January 2012 Coalition of Community Corrections Providers of New Jersey Employment Forum

Principles of Effective Intervention with Offenders  National Institute of Corrections  Evidence-Based Practice  Risk/Need/Responsivity Principle  How does this relate to employment?

Principles of Effective Intervention  1. Assess Risk / Need dynamic risk factors static risk factors criminogenic needs

Principles of Effective Intervention  2. Enhance intrinsic motivation Motivational techniques vs. persuasion techniques Enhance motivation for change How motivated are your clients??

Principles of Effective Intervention  3. Target Intervention Risk principle-prioritize supervision and services for higher risk offenders Need principle- interventions match criminogenic needs Responsivity principle- matching offenders with treatment programs Dosage

Principles of Effective Intervention 4. Skill train with directed practice Evidence based programs Cognitive behavioral strategies Delivered by well trained staff

Principles of Effective Intervention  5. increase positive reinforcement  6. engage in ongoing support  7. measure relevant processes and practice  8. provide measurement and feedback

Principles of Effective Intervention

 How do you apply the risk/need/responsivity principles to employment within a community corrections program?  How is it demonstrated?  Why is it critical? Applying EBP: