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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 ...
An addiction treatment plan typically involves various therapy modalities tailored to individual needs, treatment objectives, and the substance involved.
Motivational Interviewing (MI) offers a nuanced approach to fostering positive change within youth and family systems. It enables practitioners to engage with individuals and families by respecting autonomy and cultivating intrinsic motivation.
Effective methods for behavioral change are at the heart of the criminal justice and human services systems. Two critical approaches are Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Assessments are essential in the human services and criminal justice sectors, but those focusing on strengths and capabilities rather than only deficits hold transformative power. Why? Because how we evaluate and support individuals matters, ...
When it comes to the complex criminal justice system, the threads of change often weave through innovative approaches that offer hope, empowerment, and transformation. Evidence-based case management provides a pathway for justice-involved clients ...
In criminal justice and human services, a critical aspect of guiding at-risk youth and adults toward positive transformation lies in understanding their unique needs, strengths, and risks. Enter risk, needs, and strengths assessments—a fundamental ...
