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Risk assessment instruments focus on dynamic factors (characteristics that can change over time, such as substance abuse) and static factors (characteristics that are historical or unchangeable, such as age at first arrest). These assessments also profile criminogenic needs (dynamic risk factors that when addressed or changed, affect the risk for recidivism). Appropriate use of these assessments requires that they have been validated on a similar population (eventually being validated on the county’s specific population). | Risk assessment instruments focus on dynamic factors (characteristics that can change over time, such as substance abuse) and static factors (characteristics that are historical or unchangeable, such as age at first arrest). These assessments also profile criminogenic needs (dynamic risk factors that when addressed or changed, affect the risk for recidivism). Appropriate use of these assessments requires that they have been validated on a similar population (eventually being validated on the county’s specific population). | ||
There are specific risk factors that have been determined to lead to recidivism. | There are specific risk factors that have been determined to lead to recidivism. [[(Link to details)]] | ||
Revision as of 19:36, 12 April 2022
Probation Departments across the State of California are responsible for providing effective services and programs to the individuals under their supervision. There are several key probation practices that are used by Probation Departments to reduce the likelihood of future involvement in the juvenile and criminal justice systems. These practices include evidence-based practices, data collection, research and evaluation, and collaborative efforts.
Evidence Based Practice
Over the years, Probation Departments in California have increasingly adopted a research-based approach to public safety that relies on evidence-based practices and data-driven decision-making, utilizing the eight principles of effective interventions for community corrections.
Eight Principles of Effective Interventions for Community Corrections
The first principle is to “assess actuarial risk and needs.” There are numerous Risk and Need Assessment instruments that based on the specific risk they are assessing. There are different tools that are used with different populations and at different stages in the process. For example, there are specific assessment instruments for probation supervision for juveniles and adults. There are also assessment instruments to be used with the adult pretrial population. Additionally, there are also assessment instruments to assist juvenile detention facilities with detain and release decisions. However, the science and research behind each of these tools is similar and they have all been normed and validated for their specific populations and purpose. Risk assessment instruments focus on dynamic factors (characteristics that can change over time, such as substance abuse) and static factors (characteristics that are historical or unchangeable, such as age at first arrest). These assessments also profile criminogenic needs (dynamic risk factors that when addressed or changed, affect the risk for recidivism). Appropriate use of these assessments requires that they have been validated on a similar population (eventually being validated on the county’s specific population).
There are specific risk factors that have been determined to lead to recidivism. (Link to details)