Dr. Edward Latessa, Ph.D, is an internationally renowned criminal justice researcher and author. In this series of short interviews recorded by the National Institute of Justice, Dr. Latessa discusses the key concepts related to the use of evidence-based practices in corrections. The segment titles include: • Key Principles of Reducing Recidivism
• Using Resources to Reduce Recidivism-Learning From Past Programs
• Criminal Risk Assessment.
• Research Informs Expertise
• Program Fidelity and Program Integrity
• Improving Correctional Interventions
• Correctional Practitioners as “Agents of Change”
Each segment is less than five minutes. They provide a nice introduction to the world of evidence-based practices in corrections. Click here to view the videos.
You can also view a recent Power Point presentation by Dr. Latessa presented at the 2011 National Second Chance Act Reentry Conference.
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