Intensive Session: Using Your Brain: Talking about Assessment Scores & Responsivity More Effectively
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SESSION INFO

Sunday, January 26, 2025
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Session Type: Intensive
This workshop will explore the Risk, Need, Responsivity framework through a new point of view. This view will elevate Responsivity and center it as the grounding principle for assessment, supervision, and treatment – rather than risk. Presenters will discuss the importance of bringing responsivity to the forefront and teach attendees how to synthesize responsivity factors with assessment need scores. Then, presenters will unpack an unexplored factor that impacts nearly half of the justice–involved population – brain injury impairment. Brain injury impairment may present as non-compliance and effects how well individuals under supervision navigate their case plans, learn new skills, and change their behavior. With a new understanding of brain injury impairment and how to screen for it, attendees will use real-life examples to elevate the ability to talk about assessment scores, take a holistic approach to supervision, and more effectively help individuals change their behavior.

SESSION PRESENTERS
Dr. Kimberly Kras
Assistant Professor, San Diego State University


Kimberly R. Kras, PhD is an Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice in the School of Public Affairs at San Diego State University where her research interests include community corrections, evidence-based practices, and desistance from offending. She is also the Co-Editor of Perspectives, APPA’s quarterly journal.

Shannon Magnuson
Research Associate, Justice System Partners


Shannon Magnuson (she/her), PhD is the Director of Influence and Storytelling for JSP where she provides creative, mixed-media, and evidence-informed training and technical assistance to local, state and federal partners and practitioners. Her work is dedicated to implementing and improving culturally responsive and equitable policies and practices in the criminal justice system which offer humane and dignified care of both staff working and individuals navigating the justice system.

Russha Montag Knauer
Director, MINDSOURCE Brain Injury Network


Russha Knauer, BA, MCJA is the Director of the MINDSOURCE Brain Injury Network. MINDSOURCE provides support for client services and funds research grants and education and outreach. Additionally, the support organizations and systems to implement the Colorado Brain Injury Model. This model was developed with support across multiple criminal justice systems across the state and is now used nationally and internationally to screen and provide strategies and supports for those who have an injury to the brain.