Orbis: A Research Driven Approach to Case Management 

A research-driven view of case management

This free downloadable content piece is for criminal justice and human services professionals who want to understand the Orbis approach to effective case management.

It explains how Orbis connects assessment, case planning, software, and implementation support into one model grounded in evidence. The content also outlines how the Risk-Need-Responsivity framework informs tools and practices designed for youth, adults, justice-involved women, and juvenile justice settings.

 
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This downloadable guide covers:

  • How the Orbis model connects research, assessment, planning, and evaluation
  • How the Risk-Need-Responsivity framework informs case management
  • Examples of current and recent research using SPIn and YASI assessment data

Download Orbis: A Research-Driven Approach to Effective Case Management to learn how research-backed assessment and planning can support more structured, individualized case management.