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In the current issue
Functional Family Therapy-Adult: An Evidence-Based, Family-Focused Model to Work with Young Adults in the Criminal Justice System
Marta Anderson & Thomas Sexton
Functional Family Therapy (FFT) offers a promising, evidence-based solution that centers on strengthening family systems, promoting autonomy, and reducing criminogenic risk factors for adults involved in the criminal justice system.
Pretrial Services and Evidence-Based Practices: Applying Lessons from Decades of Research and Innovation
Guy Bourgon & Brian Lovins
There is a big difference between “what works” with convicted individuals and what is known to work for individuals in pretrial, where there has been much less research attention. Applying the RNR framework to pretrial practices may improve release decisions by incorporating dynamic risk factors and fostering more personalized and effective “coaching” of defendants on supervision. This article explores the application of the RNR and coaching model in pretrial settings, examining its potential to create fairer, more effective, and more efficient pretrial practices while maintaining public safety and respecting the rights of the accused.
Why Inmates in Jail- and Prison-Based GED Programs Fail—and How to Help Them Succeed
John Stuart Batchelder, Maria Flynn, William T. Moseley & Megan Pippin
This article outlines the barriers to academic success for prisoners, examines the current research on traditional students to find usable strategies that help students succeed, and applies those strategies to create more engaging educational environments for inmates.
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