Rightsizing Public Safety Outcomes Through Reduced Conditions: An Implementation Science Study
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SESSION INFO

Tuesday, August 29, 2023
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Session Type: Workshop
Plan_Do_Study_Act is a quality improvement practice to implement change and this method is being used a study in Massachusetts to right-size the use of conditions and procedures to handle non-compliance on supervision. This presentation will outline the study, the PDSA process, and the expected outcomes from the study. Massachusetts Probation Service will discuss how this fits into their efforts to implement evidence-based practice. 2) Conduct a randomized controlled trial (RCT) to assess how the process of changing practices (i.e., reducing the use of excessive conditions) impacts on outcomes at the office, supervision agency, and individuals on supervision.

SESSION PRESENTERS
CJ Appleton
Doctoral Student, George Mason University


CJ Appleton is a doctoral student in the Criminology, Law, and Society department at George Mason University. He currently works as a Graduate Research Assistant at the Center for Advancing Correctional Excellence! (ACE!) under the direction of Dr. Faye S. Taxman.

Ben Mackey
Graduate Student, George Mason University


Benjamin Mackey is a Research Associate with the Center for Advancing Correctional Excellence (ACE!) at George Mason University and a doctoral student in the Department of Criminology, Law and Society. His work focuses on probation, parole, and the role of the private sector in spreading new criminal justice innovations in community corrections and beyond.

Matthew Mizel
Research Director, Arnold Ventures


Matthew Mitzel, PhD., is the Research Director in Criminal Justice at Arnold Ventures. He is passionate about improving the justice system through data and evaluation.

Faye S. Taxman, PhD
University Professor, George Mason University


Faye S. Taxman is a University Professor at the Center for Advancing Correctional Excellence (ACE!) and Schar School of Policy and Government at George Mason University. She has worked on reengineering community supervision to adapt to evidence-based practices and has been at the forefront of efforts to identify, develop, and implement evidence-based supervision.