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Check out Orbis' blog to see articles and content with a focus on criminal and juvenile justice, child welfare, evidence-based interventions, and other matters affecting our communities. 

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Sep 2024
Wednesday
Transitioning out of incarceration is a critical, complex time for young people involved with the juvenile justice system. The mental health needs of these young individuals are often multifaceted, requiring a comprehensive approach to support their ...
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Aug 2024
Friday
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 ...
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Jun 2024
Wednesday
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 ...
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May 2024
Wednesday
An addiction treatment plan typically involves various therapy modalities tailored to individual needs, treatment objectives, and the substance involved.
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Apr 2024
Wednesday
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.
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Jan 2024
Wednesday
Addressing the underlying issues that lead young people to become entangled in our legal system is imperative. But how do we accurately identify and address the needs of these young individuals? How can we create a more informed and compassionate ...
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Dec 2023
Thursday
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.
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Nov 2023
Thursday
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.
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Oct 2023
Thursday
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, ...
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Sep 2023
Thursday
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 ...