Advancing Corrections Journal - Edition #20 - Scholarly Reflections on Core Considerations for Correctional Practice| Article 27 (Acj20-A027)

Article 27: “What Works” Creates Constructive (Rehabilitation) Cultures! (ACJ20-A027) by Faye Taxman

Abstract

"What works" identifies practices and treatments that advance outcomes for the correctional system, staff, and the individuals involved with the system. What works can be implemented by using specific treatments and practices, using incentives (over sanctions), fostering procedural justice, and creating a culture that supports growth and development. A focus on the leaders and staff that work in the correctional system is imperative to effectively implement "what works" practices and treatments. Rehabilitation goals facilitate the use of "what works".

Keywords: rehabilitation; cultures; what works

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Faye S. Taxman

University Professor, George Mason University, United States

Faye S. Taxman, Ph.D., is a University Professor at the Schar School of Policy and Government at George Mason University. She is a health service criminologist. She is recognized for her work in the development of seamless systems-of-care models that link the criminal justice system with other health care and other service delivery systems and reengineering probation and parole supervision services. She pioneered the development of translational tools to ease the implementation of research findings into practice such as the RNR Simulation Tool (www.gmuace.org/tools) to improve utilization of assessments in practice and treatment matching protocols and the Cascade of Care planning and system measures toolkit (https://www.jcoinctc.org/cascade-of-care). Dr. Taxman has published more than 230 articles. She is the current Principal Investigator for the National Institute on Drug Abuse ‘s Justice Community Overdose Innovation Network (JCOIN) Coordination and Translation Center. She is author of numerous books including such as Implementing Evidence-Based Community Corrections and Addiction Treatment (Springer, 2012 with Steven Belenko) and Handbook on Moving Corrections and Sentencing Forward: Building on the Record (with Pamela Lattimore and Beth Huebner, Routledge Press, 2020). The American Society of Criminology's Division of Sentencing and Corrections has recognized her as Distinguished Scholar twice as well as the Rita Warren and Ted Palmer Differential Intervention Treatment award. She received the Joan McCord Award in 2017 from the Division of Experimental Criminology. In 2018, she was appointed a Fellow of the American Society of Criminology. In 2019, she received the lifetime achievement award from the American Society of Criminology's Division of Sentencing and Corrections. In 2023, she won the August Vollmer Award from the American Society of Criminology. The Society for Implementation Research Collaboration (SIRC) in 2022 identified Dr. Taxman and her team for their work on collaborative and engaged research with the Mission Award.

Advancing Corrections Journal - Edition #20 - Scholarly Reflections on Core Considerations for Correctional Practice| Article 27 (Acj20-A027)

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