RT Article
T1 Examining the policies of paroling authorities in the United States to support evidence-based practices
JF European journal of probation
VO 12
IS 3
SP 182
OP 199
A1 Harbinson, Erin
A2 Ruhland, Ebony L.
LA English
YR 2020
UL https://krimdok.uni-tuebingen.de/Record/1747956279
AB While much research in community corrections examines ways in which direct supervision can reduce recidivism, less is known about the role of paroling authorities in using or supporting evidence-based practices. This study presents a selection of results from a survey of paroling authorities across the United States conducted in 2015. We analyze and discuss survey results on the following three topics: (1) What is the structure and power/authority of the paroling authorities? (2) What are the appointments and requirements of paroling authorities? and (3) What evidence-based practices are paroling authorities utilizing? These results demonstrate the state of evidence-based practices in parole decision-making and illustrate ways in which paroling authorities can implement policies and practices that promote sustainability of evidence-based practices in community supervision. The findings indicate that many paroling authorities have adopted policies supportive of evidence-based practices; however, there are some areas in which parole can create continuity and promote better application of them.
K1 Survey
K1 Policy
K1 Parole
K1 Evidence-based practices
K1 Community supervision
DO 10.1177/2066220320980870