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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
