We need an inventory in each of our 43 Districts to determine if the programs and services offered by both internal and external service providers are consistent with our needs based on the aggregate needs as assessed by the COMPAS.
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Sent e-mail to Mr. Wingrove on 2.11.13 asking for a time this week to set up an assessment call. Sent him assessment form and asked him to return to me before call. Received e-mail from Mr. Wingrove on 2.20.13 stating that he was available for a call on 2.22.13. Sent an e-mail to him on 2.22.13 and asked for the dates he had available for next week as I was not able to take a call on 2.22.13. Received e-,mail from Mr. Wingrove on 2.26.13 at Noon on 2.26.13 stating that he was available for a call that afternoon. Responded to him and stated that I was not available and asked for time available the next morning or later in the week. Also received letter of support from him. Call scheduled for 3.4.13.
a:28:{s:32:"field_what_event_has_occurred_th";s:578:"A strategic plan was developed by VA DOC in 2012 that focused on 7 goals to advance community corrections in Virginia. VA DOC has been able to begin working on 5 of those goals, but is requesting assistance with two of them. The two goals with which VA DOC will need assistance are:
1. Assess and Develop a strategic plan of evidenced based interventions and controls that targets and applies the most effective intervention via evidenced based case planning.
2. Collaborate with agencies toward a common goal of improving offender outcomes and promoting public safety. ";s:32:"field_what_do_you_want_to_achiev";s:280:"1. To survey all treatment and correctional programs for probationers/parolees in Virginia
2. To understand how these programs meet the risk-need profile of offenders
3. To develop a strategic plan the type of treatment programs needed to better meet the needs of offenders
";s:32:"field_what_will_happen_if_this_n";s:229:"VA DOC will not succeed in changing our treatment programming to adopt evidence-based treatments if we are not able to develop a strategic plan aimed at discovering what is available and exists and what needs further development.";s:32:"field_what_is_the_gap_between_wh";s:131:"Right now we do not know what type of programs are needed in each District. We need to understand the unmet needs to move forward.";s:32:"field_do_you_have_any_data_to_su";s:83:"We have limited programs and therefore we do not know the types of programs needed.";s:32:"field_have_there_been_previous_a";s:127:"VA DOC has made some attempts to expand treatment programs on our own, but without a strategic approach and outside assistance.";s:32:"field_have_you_sought_tta_before";s:2:"No";s:32:"field_who_will_assume_leadership";s:108:"Lester Wingrove, EBP Administrator of Evidenced-Based Practice Operations for VA DOC (Community Supervision)";s:32:"field_how_did_you_learn_about_nt";s:132:"Dr. Faye Taxman was informed by Edward Banks at BJA and suggested that we apply for training and technical assistance through NTTAC.";s:32:"field_what_are_your_organization";s:498:"VA DOC is undergoing a massive effort to strengthen community supervision with an aggressive strategic plan that addresses 7 main goals. The commitment from the VA DOC leadership and the Governor of Virginia is strong and dedicated resources to improve community supervision. The agency is training officers on using effective correctional practices. More attention is needed on the programs/services offered and this TA is designed to assist all 43 districts to understand the gaps in services.";s:32:"field_what_are_organization_s_we";s:382:"Currently, there is not a strategic plan in place in all 43 districts in the state of Virginia to implement a community supervision program. Additionally, of the probation and parole chiefs, only about 25 percent are interested in pursing evidenced-based practices for employing community supervision. The major challenge is to bring these individuals on board to be successful. ";s:32:"field_what_opportunities_does_th";s:228:"VA DOC has many opportunities for growth and success. We have an aggressive plan with a focus on a new vision for community supervision. Another factor in our success is the strong commitment that we have from our government. ";s:32:"field_what_are_the_challenges_th";s:248:"We need to have the assistance of the Center for Advancing Correctional Excellence which has a methodology to assist in the review of programs/services. Without this assistance, our goal for implementing community supervision will be compromised. ";s:32:"field_how_will_this_technical_as";s:149:"We will improve the programs and services offered by community organizations, substance abuse treatment agencies and community correctional agencies.";s:32:"field_what_is_your_overarching_g";s:254:"To understand what type of programs/services are offered in each of the 43 districts
To understand gaps in services/programs
To mobilize Probation Chiefs to work with community treatment providers to improve the quality of treatment services offered.
";s:32:"field_please_list_at_least_two_o";s:184:"To identify major gaps in services and identify a plan for improving the quality of services
To meet the needs of the programming needs for the major risk-need profiles of offenders
";s:32:"field_as_a_result_of_this_tta_wh";s:278:"Six months from now VA DOC would like to have a full gap analysis for all 43 districts performed so that we may better understand the programming needs of offenders and the services that are currently offered in the community and where improvement in those services can occur. ";s:32:"field_who_will_be_participating_";s:83:"District Chiefs and Community Treatment Providers will be the primary participants.";s:32:"field_what_do_participants_need_";s:110:"To complete the RNR Program Tool
To complete an analysis of risk need profile of offenders in each district
";s:32:"field_what_activities_experience";s:174:"A series of webinars and meetings with Dr. Faye Taxman from George Mason University will be necessary to identify the gaps in service and needs of offenders in the community.";s:32:"field_who_supports_you_in_this_e";s:148:"The Virginia Department of Corrections Executive Staff, Lester Wingrove, Administrator of EBP Operations for the Virginia Department of Corrections.";s:32:"field_who_are_key_stakeholders_i";s:135:"It is possible that the Research and Planning Department will be interested in this technical assistance request and will be involved. ";s:32:"field_who_are_key_stakeholders_p";s:59:"Ms. Scott Richeson, Head of Reentry and Programs for VA DOC";s:32:"field_who_are_key_stakeholders_o";s:88:"Community Service Boards in Virginia (all 43 Districts)
Community Treatment Providers
";s:32:"field_how_open_are_the_key_stake";s:76:"The VA DOC is committed to responding to these gaps once we understand them.";s:32:"field_are_there_any_local_govern";s:4:"None";s:32:"field_how_will_your_organization";s:219:"We are committed to making sure that the treatment programming is appropriate for offenders. We will change our programs and expand the number of services available to offenders once we are aware of what our needs are.";s:32:"field_what_other_resources_do_yo";s:276:"VA DOC is already spending a considerable sum on our overall strategic plan. We do not have available funding at this time to address this need identified for two of the goals in our strategic plan. We will use whatever existing resources we have to support this initiative.";}