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Abstract: 

In 1997, Multnomah County Community Justice commenced the implementation of evidence-based practices (EBPs). In three phases, the department implemented a number of structural changes (new assessment instruments, case plan), invested in staff development through trainings, and redefined supervision (by officers [POs]) and supervisory expectations (by managers). Although there have been positive trends—e.g., recidivism reduction, home contact increases—the initiative’s success remains dependent on two challenges: Ensuring that day-to-day case management practices (assessments, information gathering, data collection, etc.) are meaningful and useful to line staff and managers; and ensuring, as our stakeholders demand, that these practices prioritize public safety and produce real crime reduction.

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Affiliations:  1: Multnomah County Department of Community Justice.