Implementing Evidence-based Practices in Probation and Parole

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Walter Campbell is a Senior Research Associate in the Urban Institute’s Justice Policy Center. His research focuses on issues in community supervision, reentry, and the experiences of those who are incarcerated. His work has investigated various forms of treatment for those on community supervision and those leaving incarceration, such as cognitive behavior therapy and various forms of treatment during probation and parole home visits. His work has also investigated the use of the LS/CMI risk assessment and it’s connection to treatment, evaluations of parenting programs, evaluations of community violence intervention and prevention programs, and investigations into the impact of changes in legislation on those with drug convictions. Before joining Urban, Campbell worked as Senior Associate at Abt Associates where he led the National Corrections Reporting Program (NCRP) and an evaluation of evidence-based practices in probation and parole funded by the National Institute of Justice, and multiple evaluations of the Roca, Inc. He has taught as an adjunct professor in criminal justice for Rutgers University since 2015. He earned his PhD and MA in criminal justice from Rutgers University, his MS in criminology from the University of Pennsylvania, and his BA in psychology from Colby College.

Malore Dusenbery is a principal policy associate in the Justice and Safety Division at the Urban Institute, focusing on victimization generally and gender-based violence in particular. Her research, evaluation, and technical assistance aim to improve victim services, increase access to justice, and reduce the harms of victimization. She collects quantitative and qualitative data through surveys and interviews – through which she priorities uplifting the voices of impacted communities– and analyzes evidence to inform policy and practice. She also serves as associate director of the National Center for Victim Research where she fosters collaboration between researchers and practitioners and increases use of evidence-based practices. Dusenbery regularly presents on panels, webinars, and at state and national conferences ranging from the End Violence Against Women International conference to the American Society of Criminology.

Ammar Khalid is a Senior Policy Associate in the Justice and Safety Division at the Urban Institute, where his work focuses mainly on community corrections, jails, and drug policy reforms. His recent work includes both impact evaluations based on quasi-experimental research methods and technical assistance work, conducted in close partnership with corrections and community supervision agencies, court officials and community-based partners. Recently, he helped set up and is currently managing a peer learning network of nine sites working to limit jail use for people on probation, which is now in its second 18-month phase. He also led a study evaluating the impact of a transitional housing program for people serving probation in Pima County, Arizona and led analysis on a multi-state study examining the impact of community supervision agencies using time-limited custodial sanctions to respond to violations of probation and parole. Prior to joining Urban, he served as a Consultant for multiple teams at the World Bank and the International Initiative for Impact Evaluation (3ie). Ammar holds an MA in International Economics and International Development from Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS).