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Raising the Standard: How the Impaired Driving Assessment Aligns with APPA Assessment Standards
SESSION INFO
Monday, August 17, 2026
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Session Type: Workshop
As assessment practices continue to evolve, the American Probation and Parole Association has established updated standards to promote accuracy, equity, and effectiveness in community supervision. This session examines how the Impaired Driving Assessment (IDA) aligns with these new standards and supports agencies in delivering evidence-based responses to impaired driving behavior. Participants will explore how the IDA meets expectations around validation, risk/need identification, responsivity, and implementation fidelity. Through practical examples, this session will demonstrate how agencies can use the IDA not just to meet standards—but to improve outcomes.
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SESSION PRESENTERS
Paul Hofmann
Probation and Parole Outreach Liaison for Region 8, American Probation and Parole Association
Paul Hofmann is the Probation and Parole Outreach Liaison for the American Probation and Parole Association (APPA) in NHTSA Region 8. Previously, Paul worked for Colorado's Judicial Department in the Division of Probation Services as a probation analyst. In this role, he oversaw the state's Alcohol and Drug Driving Safety Program, supported local probation departments in staff training, conducted offender assessments, and supervised DWI offenders. Paul also collaborated with Colorado's Highway Safety Office to secure training and funding for the establishment of the state's first six DWI courts. He brings over 30 years of experience in training probation and parole officers, community corrections case managers, and substance abuse counselors.
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