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Probation Department recommending the Board:
1) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign Amendment I to Agreement for Services 3556 with the Carey Group, Inc. to increase the amount of the contract by $10,905 and expand the scope of services to include additional training and guides to assist staff to develop and manage effective case plans, develop advanced case planning skills, and use effective facilitation skills, for a total not to exceed amount of $88,905 for the term of February 26, 2019, through January 31, 2021; and
2) Authorize the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute further documents relating to Agreement for Services 3556, 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: Public Safety Realignment.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
Over the last several years the state has been moving towards evidence based practices as the standard for programs and services. The Probation Department's (Probation) 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.
Existing Agreement 3556 with The Carey Group, Inc. (Carey Group), provides for: personnel, services, training materials, and books; as-needed training, guidance, and consulting services; all in support of using and implementing Case Planning and Motivational Interviewing programs. The Carey Group also provides consulting services for policy development and monitoring of Probation’s alignment with evidence based practices. These strategies, when employed with fidelity, are proven to positively impact recidivism in the offender population, thereby reducing victimization in the community.
The training provided by Carey Group supports Probation in our Mission of Providing Public Safet...
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