How are evidence-based practices implemented

Question 1

• How are evidence-based  practices implemented?
• Do evidence-based practices  help to reduce risk and recidivism? Explain your response.

Question 2

• What factors should be  considered when issuing a sentence of probation? Summarize why these      factors are important. 
• Is a probation sentence always fair? Explain your answer. 
• Does a probation sentence help lower recidivism? 

Question 3

• Do you have ideas for treatment programs to lower recidivism aside from the educational, rehabilitative, and work programs discussed this week? 
• Would it be beneficial for inmates or offenders to choose multiple treatment programs for themselves? Explain your answer.  

Question 4

• Define probation.
• In what situations might a judge award probation as a sentence?
• In what situations may a person be placed on probation after being imprisoned?

Question 5

• What are the benefits of the prison work program discussed in the video?
• What factors might determine whether more prison work programs are developed? 
• Should limitations apply regarding which inmates or offenders are eligible for prison work  programs? Explain your answer.

Question 6

• What is an in-house education program? 
• What challenges might prison  education programs face in educating inmates or offenders? 
• What special skills or traits  might an instructor working with prison populations need to possess? 
• Do you think inmates or  offenders are open to the idea of in-house education? Explain your      response. 
• Do you think prison education      programs help to lower recidivism?  

Question 7

• Why do you think Sheridan Correctional Center's rehabilitation program does not allow for murderers or sex offenders?
• How does the rehabilitation program help inmatesor offenders to prepare for life outside of prison? 
• How important is the inmates or offenders dedication to the rehabilitation program in reaching the desired outcome? 
• Do you foresee the expansion of rehabilitation programs such as the one at Sheridan Correctional Center?        

Question 8

What are the primary emphases of probation supervision?

Describe the philosophy of the broken-windows approach to the operation of probation.

How did the Martinson findings of “nothing works” influence the use of parole and the medical model? 

How might evidence-based practices support or refute Martinson's findings?