Is swift, certain, and fair probation really swift, certain and fair?
DeKalb County, Illinois, is implementing its own version of SCF for adult probation.
U.S. judge speaker inspires conversation about effective probation programs
Judge Alm, the creator of HOPE, speaks about it in Brazil.
“The Evolution of Correctional Program Assessment” in Corrections: Policy, Practice and Research
Corrections programs, including HOPE, are sometimes expanded prematurely, with insufficient evidence.
Corrections Oversight, Recidivism Reduction, and Eliminating Costs for Taxpayers in Our National System Act of 2017
A Senate bill, to reduce recidivism and increase public safety, includes an SCF pilot in federal probation.
Children find mother dead in Fort Worth home. Their dad is accused of killing her.
An SCF probationer in Texas is charged with murder.