Advancing Corrections Journal - Edition #13 - What Else Works ... Volume 1 (ACJ13-A000)

Foreword (ACJ13-A000)

It is interesting to speculate why the theme may have attracted so much attention. Of course, it is clear that the mantra of ‘What Works’, a movement that has steadily penetrated the world of corrections over the last half century, has led to some fundamental altering of correctional practice. But to every upside there is also a downside. As I noted in the Call for Papers for this Edition: “There is no doubt that implementing What Works has given corrections some clear evidenceinformed direction. On the other hand, the impact of these strategies on re-offending has been varied, often only modest, and frequently exposing some of their limitations and constraints. It can be argued as well that the singular focus on What Works and […]

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Author

Frank Porporino

Corrections & Criminal Justice Consultant, ACFP & ICPA, Canada

Frank Porporino has a Ph.D. in clinical psychology and has sustained a close to 50-year career in corrections as a front-line practitioner, senior manager, researcher, educator, trainer, and consultant. Frank has promoted evidence-informed practice throughout his career and his contributions have been recognized with awards from a number of associations including the ACA, ICCA, Volunteers of America and the International Corrections and Prisons Association (ICPA). Early in his career, Frank founded the Research Branch of Corrections Canada, an internationally recognized leader in applied research in corrections that has recently celebrated its 35th Anniversary. Frank was also a founding member of the HMMPS Correctional Services Accreditation Panel, a best practice review committee that was subsequently emulated by many jurisdictions.

He has remained active internationally providing training and technical assistance in effective practice in over 25 countries, most recently in Ethiopia, Saudi Arabia, Hong Kong, Japan and Namibia. Currently Frank is serving as Editor of the ICPA practitioner-oriented Journal, Advancing Corrections, Chair of the ICPA R&D Network, member of the ICPA Practice Transfer Advisory Committee and Board Member and Secretary for the ICPA-North America Chapter. He has been a member of many ACA Committees, was a past member of the ICPA Board of Directors and is also Past-President of the International Association for Correctional and Forensic Psychology (IACFP).

Advancing Corrections Journal - Edition #13 - What Else Works ... Volume 1 (ACJ13-A000)

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