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Orbis Partners has developed a suite of state-of-the-art assessment tools for assessments of risk, need, and strengths in criminal justice populations. The assessment tools have been designed for adults, youth and a special assessment protocol for women. Our assessment tools focus on assessing the dynamic characteristics of client groups in a way that provides meaningful direction for developing case plans. The assessment tools have been expressly designed to help case workers develop and monitor strategies for encouraging positive change in their clients. The assessment tools are software driven and include integrated case planning functions to ensure that assessment is not simply a paperwork routine that remains in the client’s file.
We have assisted a number of jurisdictions in their efforts to develop, customize, implement and validate systematic assessment tools that are aimed at advancing principles of evidence-based practice. Our approach has been to help jurisdictions gain the maximum benefits from assessment tools. We provide a comprehensive training package for learning how to conduct an assessment and apply the results for conducting effective casework. Train-the-trainer certification is also available.
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Youth Assessment and Screening Instrument (YASI™) The Youth Assessment and Screening Instrument (YASI™) is an innovative model for assessment of risk, needs and protective factors in youth populations. |
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Service Planning Instrument (SPIn™) The Service Planning Instrument (SPIn™) is an exciting model for assessing risk, need and protective factors in adult populations. It can be used in probation, parole, re-entry and custodial settings where there is a requirement to assess risk of recidivism and identify service needs. |
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Service Planning Instrument for Women (SPIn-W™) The Service Planning Instrument for Women (SPIn-W™) is a gender-specific assessment and case planning tool that was developed from research and field practice with criminal justice involved women. SPIn-W assesses risk, need and protective factors using measures that are sensitive to women. |
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CaseWorks™ Software Suite CaseWorks™ is an exciting new software platform that allows our clients to manage their assessment, case noting and reporting activities using one software application. |
Orbis Partners has developed a suite of state-of-the-art assessment tools for assessments of risk, need, and strengths in criminal justice populations.
