Local Criminal Justice and Prevention

Resources from June 27, 2011: Community Corrections and Jail Reentry WI Counties Association Educational Seminar

 Role of Family in Reentry  June 27 PowerPoint (31 slides, 906 KB) 

Resources from June 2, 2011: Transitioning Jail Inmates Back to Community: Why Family Matters Conference 

 Resource List June 2 (4 pages, 158 KB)

 Transitioning Jail Inmates: Why Family Matters June 2 PowerPoint (21 slides, 217 KB)

Internal Resources

 What Works, Wisconsin: What Science Tells Us about Cost-Effective Programs for Juvenile Delinquency Prevention
This new report released by UW-Madison and the UW Extension synthesizes the latest research on what works in preventing and reducing juvenile delinquency. The authors synthesized three decades of evidence on crime prevention programs from original research, research reviews and program registries sponsored by government agencies and professional organizations.

 What Works, Wisconsin: What Science Tells Us about Cost-Effective Programs for Juvenile Delinquency Prevention
This PPT was presented at the 2006 WI State Prevention Conference and draws from the “What Works, Wisconsin” report released in 2005 (see link above). The PPT covers evidence-based programs and practices for preventing juvenile delinquency and other child and teen problems; explains what it means for a program to be cost-effective; and offers insights into incorporating evidenced-based practices into existing programs.
CAUTION: This is a very large file of 7.2 MB, 56 slides

 Incarceration in WI County Jails…and Implications for Family Living Educational Programming
This PPT offers a brief overview of the U.S. jail population and a more extensive look at Wisconsin county jail populations (including population size, growth, characteristics, etc.). The PPT then highlights the work of two county UW-Extension Family Living Educators and their local jail program experiences and insight.

 Guide to Educational Programming with Incarcerated Audiences
This document is designed to help University Educators make an informed decision about the possibility of working with incarcerated audiences. These questions may also be helpful as educators consider working with audiences affiliated with the correctional system, but not incarcerated themselves (i.e., persons on probation or parole and inmates’ family members).

 Promising Life Skills Educational Programs for Incarcerated Audiences
This document contains a preliminary list of promising life skills educational programs and resources for incarcerated audiences, specifically county jail inmates. Programs focus on parenting, literacy, personal growth and financial management. The document is intended for the use of University Extension county educators and others who are either currently providing educational programming in county jails or are thinking about doing so. Information in this document has been researched and reviewed by UW-Extension state faculty and staff.
Other Resources

 Alternatives to Incarceration: An Evidence-Based Research Review
This summary reflects an extensive and comprehensive review of the quantitative scientific literature related to ten correctional programs that are commonly used as alternatives to incarceration (e.g. electronic monitoring, home detention, drug courts). Particular attention was paid to researching alternatives to county jail incarceration. Also included is a Recommendations section highlighting implications for future research and criminal justice management.

A Technical Appendix to the Summary of Findings — Alternatives to Incarceration: An Evidence-Based Research Review
This document provides supporting information and technical details for further investigation for the Summary of Findings entitled “Alternatives to Incarceration: An Evidence-Based Research Review.” Each of ten alternatives to incarceration is reviewed based on the following criteria: 1) a brief description of the approach; 2) highlights from scientific evaluations; 3) strengths of the approach; 4) weaknesses of the approach; and 5) additional resources for interested readers.

To receive a copy of the Technical Appendix, contact:
Justin Patchin, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice
Department of Political Science
University of Wisconsin- Eau Claire
Phone: 715.836.4058
Email: patchinj@uwec.edu