York County Evidence-Based Practice Spotlight
As any county embarks on the implementation of evidence-based practices (EBP), correctional leaders are often faced with numerous questions and challenges. Small jurisdictions look at their often limited resources, including low numbers of staff, inadequate funding, and lack of programming. Large jurisdictions point to complex processes and systems, large numbers of staff to train and […]
Chester County Evidence-Based Practice Spotlight
The Chester County Criminal Justice Advisory Board (CJAB) decided to take action when they learned that 45% of people under supervision were rearrested.1 The CJAB sought to implement innovative evidence-based programs to address technical violations and rearrests, impacting both the Chester County prison population and the budget. To address the challenge, the CJAB developed a […]
Darrell B. – Story of Recovery
My name is Darrell, and I am a person in long term recovery. For me that means that I have not used alcohol, drugs, or any mind- or mood-altering substances since November 19, 2008. I was 45 years old when I finally decided to do something about my drinking problem. I was born into a […]
Expanding Access to Opioid Treatment and Services Through an Equity Lens
Many individuals remain entangled in the criminal legal system through prison and probation sentences. Historically, prison and probation agencies require individuals to participate in a standard menu of treatment services, with little regard if the content of the service and its modality of delivery (e.g., group, individual) is best for the individual. Further, rarely do […]