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Probation Department recommending the Board consider the following:
1) Make findings in accordance with with Chapter 3.13, Section 3.13.030 County Ordinance, that it is more economical and feasible to continue to contract out to provide as-needed specialized training services to the Probation Department in Integrated Behavior Intervention Strategies and Motivational Interviewing as previously contracted through Core Corretional Solutions Agreement 245;
2) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign Agreement 3086 with Core Correctional Solutions, LLC to provide as-needed training, guidance and consulting services in using and implementing the Effective Practices In Correctional Supervision (EPICS)-II, and Motivational Interviewing. This agreement is for a three (3) year term beginning September 25, 2018, for a not to exceed amount of $200,000; and
3) Authorize the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute further documents relating to Agreement for Services 3086, including amendments which do not increase the maximum dollar amount or term of the Agreement, and contingent upon approval by County Counsel and Risk Management.
FUNDING: AB109 and Juvenile Re-Entry.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
The Probation Department's service delivery model is built on an evidence-based practices framework, which has been proven through the scientific study of operant conditioning and social learning as an effective tool to influence behavior change in an offender population. Training offered through Core Correctional Solutions, LLC focuses on the implementation of two proven evidence based programs, specifically Integrated Behavior Intervention Strategies (IBIS), and Motivational Interviewing (MI) which together are proven statistically to enhance an officer’s ability to effectively communicate and influence behavior change in the client population we serve. These strategies, when employed with fidelity, are proven to positively impact recidivism in the offender population...
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