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Innovative Problem-Solving by Implementing the Standards
SESSION INFO
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Session Type: Workshop
The National Standards for Community Supervision were developed to provide a comprehensive resource for community supervision agencies, drawing upon the latest research in the field and the perspectives of both practitioners and researchers committed to evidence-based practices. This session offers an opportunity for officers and agency leaders to review and brainstorm supporting resources that supplement the Standards, including quick reference guides that highlight essential elements of each Standard and the Putting the National Standards Into Action: An Organizational Framework for Effective Community Supervision resource for agency considerations when implementing the Standards. To ensure the Standards are accessible, this session will include facilitated discussion around how Standards are currently reflected in participants’ agency policy and procedure and what changes are needed to better embed Standards into practice. Specifically, this session asks participants to consider resources needed to implement the Standards, questions agencies should discuss to anticipate challenges to implementation, and practical considerations around timeline and outcomes the agency might expect to observe from changes that are implemented. This session will forecast and solicit feedback about future in-person regional training and webinar opportunities designed to help agencies implement the Standards, as a step towards an accreditation process APPA plans to develop.
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SESSION PRESENTERS
Caitlin Flood
Manager, Crime and Justice Institute
Caitlin started her career as a public defender and has provided training and technical assistance to different jurisdictions working towards criminal justice reform through treatment courts, pretrial interventions, and community supervision reform. Caitlin leads CJI’s community supervision revocation reform work, assisting states with data-driven, evidence-based strategies to improve supervision outcomes. Caitlin is committed to reforming the justice system through the use of data-driven approaches that reduce the reliance on incarceration, strengthen community supervision practices, and include multidisciplinary voices in planning and implementation work. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Government & Law and Philosophy and her Juris Doctorate from New York University Law School.
Valerie Meade
Deputy Director, Crime and Justice Institute
Valerie Meade is a Deputy Director with the Crime and Justice Institute (CJI). Valerie brings nearly three decades of experience in the adult and youth justice field, with a robust background in both community and institutional settings. Her expertise encompasses cognitive-behavioral interventions, motivational interviewing, case management, model fidelity, staff development and continuous quality improvement. In her role as Deputy Director at CJI, Valerie oversees initiatives aimed at assisting jurisdictions with the sustainable implementation of evidence-based practices. She supports staff and stakeholders through culture change to foster improved outcomes. Valerie is dedicated to enhancing the quality of justice system programs and practices through collaborative efforts that lead to improved public safety. Valerie holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Criminal Justice from Lindenwood University in St. Charles, Missouri.
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