Time: 12:00pm noon Eastern (11:00am/Central, 10:00am Mountain, 9:00am/Pacific)
Length: Two hours

The instruments are the result of NIC sponsored research conducted by the University of Cincinnati over the past four years. The new instruments are the:

Women’s Risk and Needs Assessment Instrument– a full or stand-alone instrument that assesses both gender neutral and gender responsive factors and offers separate versions for probation, prison and pre-release settings.

Women’s Supplemental Risk and Needs Instrument– a supplemental assessment designed for use with existing risk and needs assessment instruments such as the Level of Service Inventory, the LSI/CMI, the Northpointe COMPAS, or other validated dynamic risk tool. The supplement is often referred to as the “trailer” instrument; it also offers separate versions for probation, prison, and pre release settings.

Presenters: Dr. Patricia Van Voorhis, Ashley Bauman and Krista Gehring, University of Cincinnati
Moderator: Maureen Buell, Women Offenders Program Manager, National Institute of Corrections

There is NO Registration Cost for this training. Spaces are limited so apply early. We look forward to your participation.

Objectives

Participants will have an opportunity to:

• Review the research underpinnings of the new instruments, the evidence based gender neutral and gender informed research, and the reasons for their development.
• Review the findings from the initial validation studies that resulted in the construction of the new instruments. What specific factors contribute to improved prediction of institutional misconduct, risk of recidivism in the community and improved case management?
• Receive an orientation to the formats of the new instruments and scoring guides.
• Discuss important issues regarding the process of implementing a new instrument.
• Learn how to access and review the instruments and gain approval for their use. Note: the instruments are in the public domain but require consent to conditions of appropriate use.

Audience

Correctional administrators, managers and classification chiefs from probation, parole, prison and community corrections agencies are strongly encouraged to participate in this on-line learning opportunity. Please register for the session that most closely meets your agency’s interests and needs. Up to twenty-five participants may register to participate in each information session. Further, up to two registrants from a single agency may register for the same session.