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In the 1980s, researchers out of Carleton University in Canada under Dr. Don Andrews began development of a case management model that would become the basis of criminal justice intervention practice in North America and a large part of the western ...
A risk/needs assessment for justice-involved clients is the foundation of fair, data-driven decision-making across the justice system. In both adult and youth facilities, assessments help staff evaluate an individual's likelihood of reoffending and ...
In a field where time is limited, needs are complex, and stakes are high, practical solutions matter. That's why Orbis Partners and Carey Group joined forces to help professionals across justice and human services systems deliver better outcomes for ...
For decades, theYouth Assessment and Screening Instrument (YASI)has helped juvenile justice professionals make informed decisions about supervision, intervention, and support. Its value as a structured tool for understanding youth risk, needs, and ...
Motivational Interviewing (MI) has helped many human service organizations reshape how they work with clients in a variety of settings. Before they are fully introduced to motivational interviewing, some practitioners think it is an intervention or ...
In today's justice systems, effective case management goes beyond simply identifying risks and needs—it requires genuine collaboration with clients. This post explores the evolution from traditional risk assessments to collaborative success ...
The criminal justice system was not designed with women in mind. Historically shaped by policies and interventions tailored to men, it has often failed to address the distinct challenges that justice-involved women face.
Orbis Partners is a trusted leader in developing evidence-based tools that advance positive outcomes in the adult justice sector and support justice professionals in their work. In this blog, Dr. David Robinson, Director of Assessment and CEO at ...
Over the past quarter-century, the Youth Assessment and Screening Instrument (YASI) has undergone significant evolution, reflecting advances in our understanding of youth behavior and the factors that influence it. This dynamic tool, designed to ...
Whether you are in the midst of juvenile justice reform or seeking enhancements to deliver the right services to youth, leveraging the right assessment tool can have an enormous impact. Assessment is fundamental to everything that happens in ...
