RT Article T1 Rethinking Community Corrections JF Victims & offenders VO 16 IS 7 SP 967 OP 980 A1 Brusman Lovins, Lori A1 Lovins, Brian K. A2 Lovins, Brian K. LA English YR 2021 UL https://krimdok.uni-tuebingen.de/Record/1772112909 AB Over the past four decades, the field of community corrections has evolved considerably. The “tough on crime” movement of the 1980s propelled an increase across the board in justice-involved populations, one that has seen a slow descent in the last 13 years. This essay will trace the work of Edward J. Latessa – a scholar whose work helped redefine the field of community corrections. Ed’s mission has been to help agencies apply scientific knowledge to everyday practices by operationalizing the principles of effective intervention into practical strategies agencies can employ. He has accomplished this by producing work that has been pragmatic, evolving, and accessible to practitioners and policymakers. This essay explores the mechanisms Ed has used to help change the field of community corrections from one focused on monitoring and sanctioning, to using research-supported rehabilitative practices. K1 Evidence-based practices K1 Program implementation K1 Correctional reform K1 Innovation K1 Community Corrections K1 Latessa, Edward J. DO 10.1080/15564886.2021.1971127