1. SCA Comprehensive Statewide Adult Recidivism Reduction (SRR) Program: Introduction for FY 2014 SRR Implementation Grantees © 2014 Council of State Governments Justice Center Hosted by the National Reentry Resource Center with funding support from the U.S. Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Assistance

2. Webinar Presenters 2 Dr. Gary Dennis, Senior Policy Advisor for Corrections Bureau of Justice Assistance, U.S. Department of Justice Phoebe Potter, Program Director Behavioral Health, CSG Justice Center Dr. Heather Tubman-Carbone, Policy Analyst National Reentry Resource Center, CSG Justice Center

3. Overview of Presentation Introductions Overview of the Statewide Recidivism Reduction (SRR) Program and Implementation Process The Planning and Implementation (P&I) Guide Q&A Session 3

4. Overview of Presentation Introductions Overview of the Statewide Recidivism Reduction (SRR) Program and Implementation Process The Planning and Implementation (P&I) Guide Q&A Session 4

5. The Council of State Governments (CSG) Justice Center National non-profit, non-partisan membership association of state government officials Engages members of all three branches of state government Justice Center provides practical, nonpartisan advice informed by the best available evidence 5 http://csgjusticecenter.org/

6. The National Reentry Resource Center The NRRC is a project of the CSG Justice Center and is supported by the Bureau of Justice Assistance. NRRC staff have worked with nearly 600 SCA grantees, including 40 state corrections agencies. The NRRC provides individualized, intensive, and targeted technical assistance training and distance learning to support SCA grantees. www.nationalreentryresourcecenter.org 6

7. Bureau of Justice Assistance 7 Mission: to provide leadership and services in grant administration and criminal justice policy development to support local, state, and tribal justice strategies to achieve safer communities. https://www.bja.gov/ The Second Chance Act has supported over $300 million in reentry investments across the Country

8. Bureau of Justice Assistance 8 The SCA Comprehensive Statewide Adult Recidivism Reduction Program Grants are funded by Second Chance Act appropriations and support state corrections agencies in planning effective strategies for reducing recidivism and enhancing public safety Multi-year, multi-phased approach to create potential state centers of excellence that can serve as national models Pending grantee performance and availability of future appropriations, two supplements of $1 million each are anticipated

9. FY 2014 SRR Implementation Grantees 9 Minnesota Iowa Illinois Georgia Vermont

10. Overview of Presentation Introductions Overview of the Statewide Recidivism Reduction (SRR) Program and Implementation Process The Planning and Implementation (P&I) Guide Q/A Session Concluding Remarks 10

11. Purpose of the SRR Program The objectives for the SRR Program are to fund, at the state level, effective strategies for reducing recidivism and enhancing public safety that incorporate the following principles: Focus on the offenders most likely to recidivate Use evidenced- based programs proven to work and that ensure the delivery of high-quality services Deploy supervision policies and practices that balance sanctions and treatment 11

12. SRR Program Phases 12 Phase II: Implementation 5 Grantees in FY 2014 $3 million grant to implement plan ($1 million per year over three years) Phase 1: Planning and Capacity-Building 13 Grantees in FY 2013 Must complete planning phase (including P&I Guide) to be eligible for Phase II

13. SRR Planning and Implementation Process 13 Component 1: Exploration Commit to reducing recidivism and assess drivers. 1. Assess the legal and political landscape and convene, engage, and educate stakeholders. 2. Analyze relevant data about drivers of recidivism. 3. Identify populations with disproportionately high recidivism rates to target and develop reduction goals. Component 2: Development Assess the system and identify implementation goals. 4. Assess current practices using Recidivism Reduction checklists and identify strengths, gaps, and barriers. 5. Develop specific implementation goals and plans informed by relevant evidence-based practices. 6. Establish a governance structure that promotes adaptive and technical leadership. Component 3: Installation Put in place specific policy, procedure, and practice changes. 7. Build infrastructure and administrative supports, including a decision-support data system. 8. Change written policy and procedures to promote adherence to evidence-based practices. 9. Develop staff competency through education, training, and ongoing coaching and support. Component 4: Accountability Evaluate changes and improve continually. 10. Promote fidelity to evidence-based practices and programs through quality assurance. 11. Collect system-wide data and conduct process and outcome evaluations. 12. Sustain activities though continuous communication and improvement.

14. Implementation Phase Requirements 14 Per BJA, FY14 SRR Grantees are expected to: 1.Establish a collaborative steering committee 2.Develop an implementation work plan based on the P&I Guide 3.Hire a full-time coordinator to staff the steering team and facilitate development and execution of the work plan 4.Contract with a third-party evaluator to conduct a process and impact evaluation 5.Share data with the National Reentry Resource Center

15. Track Recidivism Outcomes & Share Data 15 Cohorts (all releases statewide) 1 Year Re-arrest & Reincarceration Rates 2 Year Re-arrest & Reincarceration Rates 3 Year Re-arrest & Reincarceration Rates 2013 releases (baseline)* Measured in 2015Measured in 2016Measured in 2017 2014 releasesMeasured in 2016Measured in 2017Measured in 2018 2015 releases (short-term impact) Measured in 2017Measured in 2018Measured in 2019 Track statewide recidivism rates Full populationTarget population *If no changes are anticipated to be implemented in 2014 (still engaged in planning and preparation activities), then the 2014 release cohort could serve as the baseline To capture long-term (5-year) recidivism impacts, you would need to track an additional two cohorts (2016 and 2017 releases)

16. Technical Assistance to Support Grantees through the Implementation Phase 16 Your designated NRRC Technical Assistance Lead will provide and coordinate support in several areas, including: Completion of the P&I Guide Identifying measures and strategies to track progress Content and facilitation support (e.g., staff training, policy rewrites, recommendations for system coordination) Sharing successes with state leaders and the press

17. Technical Assistance to Support Grantees through the Implementation Phase 17 Continuous Support: Receivable via phone, email, in-person Provided in the form of training, referrals to expert consultants, and resources (e.g. research and publications) Responsive to the unique needs, strengths, and vulnerabilities of each grantee NOT an audit to actively find faults and then passively watch them hinder program success.

18. Overview of Presentation Introductions Overview of the Statewide Recidivism Reduction (SRR) Program and Implementation Process The Planning and Implementation (P&I) Guide Q&A Session 18

19. P&I Guide: Purpose Serves as a resource to help grantees: Develop a comprehensive work plan Communicate progress with key stakeholders Identify TA needs and develop a TA plan with NRRC Technical Assistance Lead Comply with BJA’s expectations for the SRR grants 19

20. P&I Guide: Discussion Overview 20 Section 1: Development Expectations Exercise: due Jan 23 TA Support Section 2: Installation Expectations Exercise: due Feb 27 TA Support Section 3: Accountability Expectations Exercise: due Mar 27 TA Support

21. P&I Guide: Discussion Overview 21 Section 1: Development Overview Exercise: due Jan 23 TA Support Section 2: Installation Overview Exercise: due Feb 27 TA Support Section 3: Accountability Overview Exercise: due Mar 27 TA Support

22. Section 1: Development 22 Development Assess the system and identify implementation goals. 4. Assess current practices using Recidivism Reduction checklists and identify strengths, gaps, and barriers. 5. Develop specific implementation goals and plans informed by relevant evidence- based practices. 6. Establish a governance structure that promotes adaptive and technical leadership. The Development component of the SRR process is designed to help state leaders identify specific gaps and barriers in the corrections system, develop a plan to address those limitations, and bring together the necessary stakeholders to oversee the implementation process. There are two exercises you must complete in this section of the P&I Guide:

23. Section 1: Exercise 23 Purpose: Ensure that all stakeholders are clear about the big picture goals for your grant and to reflect any updates or developments to your grant program since the application was submitted. Exercises: – Consists of three parts. – Asks grantees to identify activities supported by the grant, clarify recidivism reduction goals, and to establish a governance structure to guide the project. Deadline: January 23, 2015

24. Section 1: TA Support 24 Available support from NRRC: 1.Guidance on implementation team composition 2.Meeting participation and/or facilitation 3.Information sharing (e.g., sample mission & vision statements, MOUs or LOAs, organization charts) 4.Press materials to help generate enthusiasm around grant from media, state leaders, community stakeholders, etc. 5.Objective feedback and recommendations (i.e. on meetings, progress, and areas that warrant special attention)

25. P&I Guide: Discussion Overview 25 Section 2: Installation Overview Exercise: due Feb 27 TA Support Section 1: Development Overview Exercise: due Jan 23 TA Support Section 3: Accountability Overview Exercise: due Mar 27 TA Support

26. Section 2: Installation 26 Installation Put in place specific policy, procedure, and practice changes. 7. Build infrastructure and administrative supports, including a decision-support data system. 8. Change written policy and procedures to promote adherence to evidence-based practices. 9. Develop staff competency through education, training, and ongoing coaching and support. The Installation component of the SRR process is designed to help ensure that evidence-based policies and practices for reducing recidivism are being operationalized using research on effective implementation strategies.

27. Section 2: Exercise 27 Purpose: Develop an implementation plan. Exercises: – Consists of three parts. – Asks grantees to inventory the necessary administrative supports, policy and procedure changes, and staff competencies you will need to complete the implementation activities. Deadline: February 27, 2015

28. Section 2: TA Support 28 Available support from NRRC: 1.Guidance on policy and procedure development 2.Workgroup meeting participation and/or facilitation 3.Information sharing (e.g., sample policies, manuals) 4.Objective feedback and recommendations (e.g., trainings and resources)

29. P&I Guide: Discussion Overview 29 Section 3: Accountability Overview Exercise: due Mar 27 TA Support Section 2: Installation Overview Exercise: Due Feb 27 TA Support Section 1: Development Overview Exercise: due Jan 23 TA Support

30. Section 3: Accountability 30 Accountability Evaluate changes and improve continually. 10. Promote fidelity to evidence-based practices and programs through quality assurance. 11. Collect system-wide data and conduct process and outcome evaluations. 12. Sustain activities though continuous communication and improvement. The Accountability component of the SRR process is designed to help policymakers and practitioners promote quality assurance, track key performance indicators, including recidivism, and ensure there is continuous communication and reinforcement of positive changes among staff. This requires taking a data-driven approach to tracking progress and having a strong evaluation component to implementation.

31. Section 3: Accountability 31 Meet BJA’s tracking and evaluation requirements in three steps: 3. Evaluate the impact of those specific components Conduct process evaluation Track and compare recidivism and other outcomes 2. Identify appropriate evaluation methodology for different components of the grant Process evaluation only Pre-post evaluation Contemporaneous comparison group Random assignment 1. Track statewide recidivism rates Full populationPrimary target population

32. Section 3: Exercise 32 Purpose: To promote quality assurance and sustainability, track performance indicators, and prepare for evaluation. Exercises: – Consists of four parts. – Asks grantees to consider quality assurance strategies, ways to track and communicate progress and outcomes, and to plan for process and impact evaluations. Deadline: March 27, 2015

33. Section 3: TA Support 33 Available support from NRRC: 1.Evaluation support (e.g., coordinate with research partner, define data elements, develop data collection protocols) 2.Monitor progress and accomplishments 3.Promote SRR efforts and achievements within and beyond the state (e.g., share intermediate outcomes with stakeholders, develop presentations and other materials, press release templates) 4.Objective feedback and recommendations (e.g., tailoring implementation in response to intermediate outcomes)

34. Summary of P&I Guide and Due Dates 34 Section 3: Accountability Section 2: Installation Section 1: Development To NRRC, Jan 23 To NRRC, Feb 27 To BJA, Apr 24 To NRRC, Mar 23

35. Overview of Presentation Introductions Overview of the Statewide Recidivism Reduction (SRR) Program and Implementation Process The Planning and Implementation (P&I) Guide Q&A Session 35

36. Presenter Contact Information 36 Dr. Gary Dennis, Senior Policy Advisor for Corrections Bureau of Justice Assistance, U.S. Department of Justice 202-305-9059 gary.dennis@usdoj.gov Phoebe Potter, Program Director Behavioral Health, CSG Justice Center 646-383-9759 ppotter@csg.org Dr. Heather Tubman-Carbone, Policy Analyst National Reentry Resource Center, CSG Justice Center 240-482-8580 htubman-carbone@csg.org

37. Visit the National Reentry Resource Center online at csgjusticecenter.org/nrrc. csgjusticecenter.org/nrrc Subscribe for CSG Justice Center newsletters and announcements at csgjusticecenter.org/subscribe/ csgjusticecenter.org/subscribe/ Contact National Reentry Resource Center: Email: nrrc@csgjusticecenter.org This presentation was prepared by the Council of State Governments Justice Center. Presentations reflect the views of the authors and should not be considered the official position of the CSG Justice Center, the members of the Council of State Governments, or the U.S. Department of Justice. 37