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Probation Department recommending the Board:
1) Make findings in accordance with El Dorado County Ordinance Code, Chapter 3.13.030 (B) that specialty skills and qualifications not expressly identified in County classifications are involved in the performance of the work;
2) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign retroactive Agreement for Services 8502 with George Mason Research Foundation for the provision of evidence-based practice application training for the term of March 2, 2024, through March 1, 2027, for a not-to-exceed amount of $75,802; and
3) Authorize the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute further documents relating to Agreement for Services 8502, 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: General Fund 100%.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
Since December of 2019, the Probation Department (Probation) has been contracting with George Mason Research Foundation (George Mason) for evidence-based practice (EBP) application training for Probation staff. Probation’s Mission Statement of “Providing Public Safety through Collaborative Partnerships and Innovative Practices in Corrections, with Accountability and Compassion,” is a foundation of Probation’s strategic objective to implement EBP.
EBPs are skills, techniques, strategies, policy initiatives, or core intervention components using current research and the best available data to increase the likelihood of efficient and effective correctional services and favorable outcomes.
Probation staff training on EBP is achieved through coaches’ training, which focuses on general coaching strategies with an emphasis on working relationship skills, client engagement skills, and risk management skills. The coaches' training consists of webinars and in-person or online trainings. E-learning is also provided, which consists of account setup and maintenance, monthly completion s...
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