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Correctional Program Evaluation Methods (CPEM) Part-1: Correctional Program Evaluation Methods - Practical Workshop The
Evidence Based Correctional Program Evaluation Methods Workshop is a
two part training regimen that will instruct participants on the
research and tools used to assess the effectiveness of programmatic
interventions. The goal is to help staff develop the competencies,
experience and skills needed to effectively facilitate institutional
and community-based correctional enhancement through effective program
assessment.Prior to the training, participants will be provided with pre-workshop reading materials to ensure a minimal level of competency among all participants. They will then be provided a 3-day instructional workshop. Specific topics to be discussed during the 3-day workshop include: • An overview of “What Works” in correctional interventions, including the research-based principles of effective intervention • An overview of Correctional Program Evaluation Methods (CPEM) • An overview of the process of administering the CPEM This training is designed for anyone who works with program assessment, including social workers, counselors, caseworkers, probation officers, correctional officers, supervisors, and others who are concerned about effective programming and offender outcomes. This training is especially helpful for those who are responsible for reducing offender risk and recidivism. SAMPLE WORKSHOP AGENDA: Day One • Introductions • Review training agenda • Overview of CPEM and training • Review principles of effective intervention Day Two • Overview of CPEM assessment tools • Review assessment and scoring protocols for CPEM • Review validity of CPEM • Begin review of the CPEM scoring • Complete review of the CPEM scoring • Video of staff interviews/treatment session and practice scoring Day Three • Interviewing and data collection skills Part-2: Correctional Program Evaluation On Site Program Assessment The
second part of CPEM takes two days during which participants shadow our
faculty-trainers to conduct a CPEM audit of one (or more) programs. As
part of the instruction, they will also be led to debrief the process.
Much of the CPEM process involves one-on-one interviews with many of
the program staff, as well as a close, careful review of programming
materials (manuals, curricula, policies & procedures, files). For
this reason, a maximum of five participants will be permitted to join
each faculty-trainer in conducting the CPEM audit. After the program
assessment has been completed the trainers will review everything that
was done during the assessment process, score the effort using CPEM,
explain what happens next, and answer questions from the trainees.Following the 2-day training in On-Site Program Assessment, the trainers will prepare the CPEM Report for each program that was assessed during the training session. The report will be provided to all trainees so that they can see and understand the results. One of the crucial parts of the report is the Recommendations section, it contains specific ways in which the program can improve areas of weakness that were revealed via the CPEM process. The program evaluators (trainees) should be in a position to offer assistance and advice to the programs regarding the ways in which changes should be made to improve the program. Participants will gain an understanding of the techniques that will allow them to implement effective strategies in assessing treatment programs. The goal of the training is for participants to walk away with tools and resources that would allow for improved program assessments within the department or county. To facilitate this goal, participants will engage in group training and exercises throughout the course of the workshop. This training is designed for anyone who works with program assessment, including social workers, counselors, caseworkers, probation officers, correctional officers, supervisors, and others who are concerned about effective programming and offender outcomes. This training is especially helpful for those who are responsible for reducing offender risk and recidivism. SAMPLE WORKSHOP AGENDA: Day One • Process introduction • Conduct site visits – participants will shadow trainers while they conduct: o Interviews o Observations p Program document reviews Day Two • Score the program under review o In
teams, participants will use interview guides and program information
to score the program according to the various sections of CPEM • Review CPEM scoring (examined for discrepancies), and identify next steps• Concluding instruction & remarks |
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