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Implementing EBPs with Fidelity in a Probation Setting. SPO Rob Edmisten Evidence Based Practices Coordinator Sacramento County Probation Edmistenr@saccounty.net October 24, 2013. Many programs and practices Unclear definitions Varied use of resources $$$.
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Implementing EBPs with Fidelity in a Probation Setting SPO Rob Edmisten Evidence Based Practices Coordinator Sacramento County Probation Edmistenr@saccounty.net October 24, 2013
Many programs and practices • Unclear definitions • Varied use of resources • $$$ The State of EBP in Community Corrections
Assessment • Programming/ Interventions • Evidence Based Strategies Evidence Based Practices
Most Common Definition • True Implementation • One Size Does Not Fit All • Implementation Science • Must Have Effective Implementation before Sustainability can be Achieved Implementation
Short term • Participants • budget • Staffing (willingness) • Long term • Department Support • Staffing – retraining • Feedback loop Sustainability
Focus • Culture • Collaboration • Fidelity • Continuous Quality Improvement/ Quality Assurance • Research/Outcomes Challenges
Internal structure • Divisions • Interplay • Silos • External • Justice partners • Community Internal/External System Focus
Staff • Provider • Management • Other Social Service Agencies • County/State Culture
Playing together in the sandbox • Role recognition • Strength Based Pro-social collaboration • Easier said than done Collaboration
Assessment Accuracy • Inter-reliability • Assessment Validation • Model Adherence • Are we doing what we are supposed to be doing? Fidelity
Examination and Evaluation • Continuous Improvement • “How can I help you?” Continuous Quality Improvement - CQI
The importance of true data • “The research says…” • Feedback loop • To staff, management, justice partners, funders • Successes and challenges Research/Outcomes
Systemic Planning – Dedication to principles • Recognize training is not enough • Leadership vs. Management • Learning environment • This takes time….and that is OK! SustainingSustainability
Well built system to impact public safety • Everything works together for the good of offenders, the agency, and community • Sometimes the rides break down….. But they can be fixed Final Thoughts