Evaluation of National Institute of Corrections Evidence-Based Decision Making Framework for Local Criminal Justice Systems
April 12, 2010 - In 2008, NIC funded development of an evidence-based decision making framework for local criminal justice systems. The 18 month project resulted in A Framework for Evidence-Based Decision Making in Local Criminal Justice Systems (“the Framework”).1 This document was designed to advance constructive change in local level criminal justice decision making. The Framework describes key criminal justice decisions, evidence-based knowledge about effective justice practices, and practical local level strategies for applying risk and recidivism reduction principles and techniques.
A key component of the Framework is the Evidence-Based Decision Making Logic Model. The logic model addresses implementation of the Framework at the system level. In 2010, NIC will assist up to six seed sites in the implementation of this Framework. Two of these sites will then be selected as pilot sites for full testing and evaluation of the Framework. The sites will be at the county or city level.
NIJ, in cooperation with NIC, seeks proposals to evaluate the Framework as piloted. An important objective of the evaluation will be to assess the connections between evidence-based court decisions and supervision options that break the cycle of criminal recidivism, protect the public, and assist offenders reentering the community from incarceration to establish a self-sustaining and law-abiding life.
