THE CORRECTIONAL PROGRAM ASSESSMENT INVENTORY -2000 Gendreau and Andrews, 2002

THE CORRECTIONAL PROGRAM ASSESSMENT INVENTORY -2000

Gendreau and Andrews, 2002

CPAI-2000

The present version of the CPAI, the

CPAI-2000 (Gendreau & Andrews 2002),

has incorporated a number of new items.

The current version assesses eight

dimensions of a correctional program.

Principles of Effective Intervention

Programs should be intensive and behavioral in nature. Programs should target known predictors of crime. Behavioral programs will use standardized assessments to

identify the risk level, need level, and responsivity issues of offenders.

Programs should match the characteristics of the offender, therapists, and program.

Program contingencies and behavioral strategies should be enforced in a firm but fair manner.

Programs should have well-qualified and well-trained staff who can relate to the offenders.

Programs should provide relapse prevention strategies. Programs should adhere to a high degree of advocacy and

brokerage with other agencies in the community.

CPAI-2000-Organizational Culture

The CPAI examines over a three year period the programs organizational process.

CPAI-2000-ProgramImplementation/Maintenance

The CPAI examines program Need, Context and other areas of program design.

CPAI-2000-Management/Staff Characteristics

The CPAI examines staff/management Qualification as it relates to PEI and Best Practices.

CPAI-2000-Client Risk/Need Practices

The CPAI examines client services and supervision based on the PEI.

CPAI-2000-Program Characteristics

The CPAI examines the program and determines the application and use of PEI.

CPAI-2000-Core Correctional Practices

Newest addition to the CPAI that observes therapeutic relationship as identified in the PEI.

CPAI-2000-Inter-Agency Communication

The CPAI examines levels of cooperation and investment on behalf of clients.

CPAI-2000-Evaluation

The CPAI examines the programs use of evaluation and feedback as a means of program improvement.

CPAI-2000 in Indiana

Grant, Whitley, Hamilton, Delaware and Lawrence Counties

SB 340 11-12-2-4, (3) a method to evaluate each component of the program to determine the overall use of department approved best practices for the program;

CPAI-2000- Questions

The CPAI 2000 is being used across the country as a means to evaluate, promote and improve program integrity.

Indiana Team

CPAI-2000

William "Chris" Cunningham, Director

Grant County Community Corrections

501 South Adams Street

Marion, Indiana 46953

765-668-6528 ext. 107

ccunningham@grantcounty.net