Implementing for the Long Haul: Making Evidence-Based Practices Stick
Evidence-based practices (EBP) are increasingly being adopted by justice programs nationwide. That’s a good thing. When used appropriately, EBPs can: Improve community correction outcomes. Reduce Enhance public safety. These benefits have contributed to increased...
Confused by U.S. Probation History? Check Out Our Comprehensive Timeline
If you want to understand U.S. probation, start by looking at its roots and how it has evolved over the last 180 years. This timeline highlights major events that featured in that evolvement. If this timeline leaves you curious for more details, look for our next...
A Texas-Sized Problem for Texas Courts, Backlog
A group of Texas judges and court officials told the state’s Senate Finance Committee that Texas would need to dedicate time and money to address court backlog. The group urged the committee to reconsider cutting $550,000 a year from a fund that pays for...
Court Backlog in Idaho is Creeping Up
We’re continuing our exploration of pandemic-related court backlog this week with a look at courts in Idaho. According to Idaho court officials, the state’s court backlog has been steadily increasing since March 2020. And although Idaho’s courts...