Orange County Corrections Department Community Corrections Update Cornita A. Riley, Chief of Corrections Dr. Christensen, President, Corrections Partners, Inc. June 10, 2014

Presentation Outline OverviewOverview RecommendationsRecommendations Implementation ProgressImplementation Progress Next StepsNext Steps

Presentation Outline OverviewOverview RecommendationsRecommendations Implementation ProgressImplementation Progress Next StepsNext Steps

Overview February – Mayor requested external reviews of Home Confinement and Community CorrectionsFebruary – Mayor requested external reviews of Home Confinement and Community Corrections August 6 – BCC presentation – Matrix Phase IAugust 6 – BCC presentation – Matrix Phase I July 31 – National Institute of Corrections (NIC) report issuedJuly 31 – National Institute of Corrections (NIC) report issued October 1 – Contracted with Dr. Gary Christensen for assessment, training and implementation of evidence-based practicesOctober 1 – Contracted with Dr. Gary Christensen for assessment, training and implementation of evidence-based practices December 17 – BCC presentation by Richard Brady (Matrix Phase II) and Dr. Christensen (Correctional Partners, Inc.)December 17 – BCC presentation by Richard Brady (Matrix Phase II) and Dr. Christensen (Correctional Partners, Inc.) 2013

Overview Reviewed and integrated the Matrix and NIC recommendationsReviewed and integrated the Matrix and NIC recommendations Total of 71 recommendations grouped into 8 major categoriesTotal of 71 recommendations grouped into 8 major categories

Presentation Outline OverviewOverview RecommendationsRecommendations Implementation ProgressImplementation Progress Next StepsNext Steps

Recommendations Assess Offender Risk to ReoffendAssess Offender Risk to Reoffend Evaluate Internal ResourcesEvaluate Internal Resources Conduct Needs Assessments on Higher Risk OffendersConduct Needs Assessments on Higher Risk Offenders Evaluate Community Services, Programs, InterventionsEvaluate Community Services, Programs, Interventions Implement Evidence-Based Case Management PracticesImplement Evidence-Based Case Management Practices Expand Quality Assurance ProcessesExpand Quality Assurance Processes Transition from Jail to Community (Reentry Model)Transition from Jail to Community (Reentry Model) Reconstituted the Criminal Justice Public Safety Coordinating CouncilReconstituted the Criminal Justice Public Safety Coordinating Council

Recommendations Assess Offender Risk to ReoffendAssess Offender Risk to Reoffend Evaluate Internal ResourcesEvaluate Internal Resources Conduct Needs Assessments on Higher Risk OffendersConduct Needs Assessments on Higher Risk Offenders Evaluate Community Services, Programs, InterventionsEvaluate Community Services, Programs, Interventions Implement Evidence-Based Case Management PracticesImplement Evidence-Based Case Management Practices Expand Quality Assurance ProcessesExpand Quality Assurance Processes Transition from Jail to Community (Reentry Model)Transition from Jail to Community (Reentry Model) Reconstituted the Criminal Justice Public Safety Coordinating CouncilReconstituted the Criminal Justice Public Safety Coordinating Council

Assess Offender Risk to Reoffend Implemented Proxy risk assessmentImplemented Proxy risk assessment Monthly reports generated to provide overview of risk population in jailMonthly reports generated to provide overview of risk population in jail OCCD Validation of Pretrial Risk AssessmentOCCD Validation of Pretrial Risk Assessment

Recommendations Assess Offender Risk to ReoffendAssess Offender Risk to Reoffend Evaluate Internal ResourcesEvaluate Internal Resources Conduct Needs Assessments on Higher Risk OffendersConduct Needs Assessments on Higher Risk Offenders Evaluate Community Services, Programs, InterventionsEvaluate Community Services, Programs, Interventions Implement Evidence-Based Case Management PracticesImplement Evidence-Based Case Management Practices Expand Quality Assurance ProcessesExpand Quality Assurance Processes Transition from Jail to Community (Reentry Model)Transition from Jail to Community (Reentry Model) Reconstituted the Criminal Justice Public Safety Coordinating CouncilReconstituted the Criminal Justice Public Safety Coordinating Council

Evaluate Internal Resources Participating on CJPSCC Alternatives to Incarceration CommitteeParticipating on CJPSCC Alternatives to Incarceration Committee –Reviewing feasibility of each CCD program Reviewing and revising programs to ensure they are evidence basedReviewing and revising programs to ensure they are evidence based Right-sizing caseloads in CCDRight-sizing caseloads in CCD –Aligning staffing with levels of supervision

Recommendations Assess Offender Risk to ReoffendAssess Offender Risk to Reoffend Evaluate Internal ResourcesEvaluate Internal Resources Conduct Needs Assessments on Higher Risk OffendersConduct Needs Assessments on Higher Risk Offenders Evaluate Community Services, Programs, InterventionsEvaluate Community Services, Programs, Interventions Implement Evidence-Based Case Management PracticesImplement Evidence-Based Case Management Practices Expand Quality Assurance ProcessesExpand Quality Assurance Processes Transition from Jail to Community (Reentry Model)Transition from Jail to Community (Reentry Model) Reconstituted the Criminal Justice Public Safety Coordinating CouncilReconstituted the Criminal Justice Public Safety Coordinating Council

Implemented by CCD to help determine appropriate programs or interventionsImplemented by CCD to help determine appropriate programs or interventions Implemented Ohio Risk Needs Assessment System (ORAS)Implemented Ohio Risk Needs Assessment System (ORAS) On-going training for staff and supervisorsOn-going training for staff and supervisors Conduct Needs Assessment on Higher Risk Offenders

Recommendations Assess Offender Risk to ReoffendAssess Offender Risk to Reoffend Evaluate Internal ResourcesEvaluate Internal Resources Conduct Needs Assessments on Higher Risk OffendersConduct Needs Assessments on Higher Risk Offenders Evaluate Community Services, Programs, InterventionsEvaluate Community Services, Programs, Interventions Implement Evidence-Based Case Management PracticesImplement Evidence-Based Case Management Practices Expand Quality Assurance ProcessesExpand Quality Assurance Processes Transition from Jail to Community (Reentry Model)Transition from Jail to Community (Reentry Model) Reconstituted the Criminal Justice Public Safety Coordinating CouncilReconstituted the Criminal Justice Public Safety Coordinating Council

Developed database of community providers for referralsDeveloped database of community providers for referrals Reviewing program referrals throughout the community to ensure outcomes are evidence based and relevantReviewing program referrals throughout the community to ensure outcomes are evidence based and relevant Evaluate Community Services, Programs, Interventions

Recommendations Assess Offender Risk to ReoffendAssess Offender Risk to Reoffend Evaluate Internal ResourcesEvaluate Internal Resources Conduct Needs Assessments on Higher Risk OffendersConduct Needs Assessments on Higher Risk Offenders Evaluate Community Services, Programs, InterventionsEvaluate Community Services, Programs, Interventions Implement Evidence-Based Case Management PracticesImplement Evidence-Based Case Management Practices Expand Quality Assurance ProcessesExpand Quality Assurance Processes Transition from Jail to Community (Reentry Model)Transition from Jail to Community (Reentry Model) Reconstituted the Criminal Justice Public Safety Coordinating CouncilReconstituted the Criminal Justice Public Safety Coordinating Council

Evidence-based case management training for staff and supervisorsEvidence-based case management training for staff and supervisors –Targeted case planning –Structured offender interactions to develop responsible behavior Implement Evidence-Based Case Management Practices

Recommendations Assess Offender Risk to ReoffendAssess Offender Risk to Reoffend Evaluate Internal ResourcesEvaluate Internal Resources Conduct Needs Assessments on Higher Risk OffendersConduct Needs Assessments on Higher Risk Offenders Evaluate Community Services, Programs, InterventionsEvaluate Community Services, Programs, Interventions Implement Evidence-Based Case Management PracticesImplement Evidence-Based Case Management Practices Expand Quality Assurance ProcessesExpand Quality Assurance Processes Transition from Jail to Community (Reentry Model)Transition from Jail to Community (Reentry Model) Reconstituted the Criminal Justice Public Safety Coordinating CouncilReconstituted the Criminal Justice Public Safety Coordinating Council

Ongoing evaluations of officer proficiency, accuracy, and consistency of risk and needs assessment toolsOngoing evaluations of officer proficiency, accuracy, and consistency of risk and needs assessment tools Review of organizational practices, resources, and assignment of offenders by risk to reoffendReview of organizational practices, resources, and assignment of offenders by risk to reoffend Expand Quality Assurance Processes

Recommendations Assess Offender Risk to ReoffendAssess Offender Risk to Reoffend Evaluate Internal ResourcesEvaluate Internal Resources Conduct Needs Assessments on Higher Risk OffendersConduct Needs Assessments on Higher Risk Offenders Evaluate Community Services, Programs, InterventionsEvaluate Community Services, Programs, Interventions Implement Evidence-Based Case Management PracticesImplement Evidence-Based Case Management Practices Expand the Quality Assurance ProcessesExpand the Quality Assurance Processes Transition from Jail to Community (Reentry Model)Transition from Jail to Community (Reentry Model) Reconstituted the Criminal Justice Public Safety Coordinating CouncilReconstituted the Criminal Justice Public Safety Coordinating Council

Revised Reentry ModelRevised Reentry Model Assessing inmate risk/needsAssessing inmate risk/needs –Evaluating internal and external programs to make appropriate program decisions and post-release referrals Transition from Jail to Community

Recommendations Assess Offender Risk to ReoffendAssess Offender Risk to Reoffend Evaluate Internal ResourcesEvaluate Internal Resources Conduct Needs Assessments on Higher Risk OffendersConduct Needs Assessments on Higher Risk Offenders Evaluate Community Services, Programs, InterventionsEvaluate Community Services, Programs, Interventions Implement Evidence-Based Case Management PracticesImplement Evidence-Based Case Management Practices Expand the Quality Assurance ProcessesExpand the Quality Assurance Processes Transition from Jail to Community (Reentry Model)Transition from Jail to Community (Reentry Model) Reconstituted the Criminal Justice Public Safety Coordinating CouncilReconstituted the Criminal Justice Public Safety Coordinating Council

CJPSCC reconstituted by Mayor Jacobs/Judge PerryCJPSCC reconstituted by Mayor Jacobs/Judge Perry –First meeting held on March 21, 2014 Judge Perry elected chairmanJudge Perry elected chairman –Judge Freeman elected co-chair Three sub-committees establishedThree sub-committees established –Crime Analysis Data –Alternatives to Incarceration –Mental Health/Substance Abuse Implementation Progress Criminal Justice Public Safety Coordinating Council (CJPSCC)

Presentation Outline OverviewOverview RecommendationsRecommendations Implementation ProgressImplementation Progress Next StepsNext Steps

Implementation Progress Significant Accomplishments Assessing risk of inmates and community offendersAssessing risk of inmates and community offenders Supervising community offenders by risk to reoffendSupervising community offenders by risk to reoffend Evaluating jail transition practicesEvaluating jail transition practices Using ORAS risk/needs assessmentUsing ORAS risk/needs assessment Addressing consistency issues in CCDAddressing consistency issues in CCD

Presentation Outline OverviewOverview RecommendationsRecommendations Implementation ProgressImplementation Progress Next StepsNext Steps

Next Steps 18-month process to systematically evaluate current inmate and offender programs18-month process to systematically evaluate current inmate and offender programs CJPSCC subcommittee updates in JulyCJPSCC subcommittee updates in July CJPSCC and Community Corrections will collaborate with community partners to implement evidence-based programs and servicesCJPSCC and Community Corrections will collaborate with community partners to implement evidence-based programs and services

Next Steps Continue using ORAS to assess criminogenic factors/needsContinue using ORAS to assess criminogenic factors/needs Implement evidence-based case management techniquesImplement evidence-based case management techniques Implement the NIC Transition from Jail to the Community Model (Reentry)Implement the NIC Transition from Jail to the Community Model (Reentry)

Orange County Corrections Department Community Corrections Update Cornita A. Riley, Chief of Corrections Dr. Christensen, President, Corrections Partners, Inc. June 10, 2014