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How Can I Tell if this Program is Working? Oregon DOC Takes a Deep Dive with the RNR Simulation Tool
SESSION INFO
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Session Type: Workshop
Many community supervision agencies have limited information about the programs that are available for the individuals they supervise and have little guidance around making referrals to programming. The RNR Program Tool, part of George Mason University’s RNR (Risk Need Responsivity) Simulation Tool, is an online assessment of how well a program adheres to evidence-based practices. In 2021, the Oregon Department of Corrections (DOC) began using the RNR Program Tool and allocated two employees to focus on program assessments. Between July 2021 and June 2023, they assessed 57 programs with the tool. DOC also provided virtual trainings for providers to understand the program review process, evidence-based practices, and commonly underperforming areas of the program review process. This workshop will discuss the assessment process, the outcomes of the project, and how DOC will use this information to improve the quality of programming that is available for individuals under supervision.
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SESSION PRESENTERS
Paula C Fata
Community Corrections Coordinator, Oregon Department of Corrections
Paula Fata is a Community Corrections Coordinator with the Oregon Department of Corrections. Having served in several of Oregon’s community corrections agencies as a Parole and Probation Officer, Paula brings extensive experience in correctional assessment and programming. Holding a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice and a Master’s degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice, she has considerable expertise in assessing risk factors of adults on supervision and comprehensive program implementation. Her present role with the Oregon Department of Corrections involves leading key initiatives and projects, training facilitation of evidence-informed practices, and collaborating closely with community corrections practitioners state-wide.
Jon M Hansen
Correctional Program Specialist, Oregon Department of Corrections
Jon Hansen embarked on his career in corrections in 2001, bringing with him a bachelor’s degree in education. Since 2015, he has evaluated state-funded corrections programs. Driven by a deep commitment to enhancing agency performance and program effectiveness, Jon is dedicated to ensuring adherence to best practices and improving overall outcomes.
Amy Murphy
Project Director, George Mason University
Amy Murphy has 20 years of experience working in the criminal justice field. As a senior researcher at the Center for Advancing Correctional Excellence (ACE), Amy has worked with more than 35 correctional agencies and 200+ treatment providers as a master trainer on the RNR Simulation Tool, a suite of translational tools designed to improve treatment matching and use of EBPs in justice and health settings. Amy's work also involves developing online trainings related to justice and behavioral health and managing website content for the NIDA-funded initiative Justice Community Overdose/Opioid Innovation Network (JCOIN). In addition, Amy serves as Project Director for the SUSTAIN (Staff Undertaking Skills To Advance Innovation, formerly SOARING2) learning system. SUSTAIN combines eLearning with coaching to increase the use of evidence-informed practices in community supervision agencies. Prior to joining ACE, Amy conducted research for the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation at the Center for Evidence-Based Corrections at the University of California-Irvine. Amy holds a Master of Public Policy degree from Duke University.
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