ABSTRACT
Chapter 11 showed that small-scale, demonstration projects that follow the RNR principles are associated with significant reductions in recidivism. On average, reductions of 30 percentage points or more can be found (r = 0.34). When moving to large-scale “real-world” operations, with full adherence to RNR, an r of 0.15 is found. Yet a mean effect of 0.15 looks very good compared to the increased crime associated with real-world programs that show no adherence to RNR (−0.02). The evidence reviewed in this chapter makes it clear the treatment can work under real-world conditions.
The challenges of implementing RNR-based treatment are reviewed and solutions are recommended. An illustration of a successful implementation of RNR programming in the real-world is presented. The Strategic Training Initiative in Community Supervision (STICS) translates the RNR principles into a training program for probation officers. The research demonstrates that RNR-based training leads to appropriate changes in officer behaviors and reductions in client recidivism.
