The American Probation and Parole Association is pleased to announce the release of the Summer 2012 online version of Perspectives.

This issue of Perspectives centers on evidence-based practices along with some of the challenges and payoffs EBP brings to community corrections. In their article, "The Evolution of Community Supervision Practice: The Transformation from Case Manager to Change Agent", Guy Bourgon, Leticia Gutierrez and Jennifer Ashton address the evolution of the role of the line officer, showing how the case manager role has to evolve into a change agent. The article by Bourgon and his colleagues was first published in the Irish Probation Journal and is reprinted here with permission. APPA thanks the Irish Probation Journal for allowing Perspectives to share this work.

In, “The Road to EBP”, Meghan Guevara summarizes much of the NIC experience with implementation. As one of the principal staff with the Crime and Justice Institute (CJI) (NIC’s primary partner on the EBP work), Meghan provides sound analysis and sage advice to guide those heading down the road to EBP.

In his article about MI in Colorado, Brad Bogue demonstrates that with the proper support (coaching and feedback), large numbers of correctional staff in differing job titles across a number of agencies can reach competency. This is an excellent example of EBP implementation.

We hope you enjoy this issue of Perspectives!

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