CJS EVIDENCE BASE PRACTICES
This principle is central to evidence-based practices in criminal justice:
Decisions should be based on tradition
Policies should be guided by empirical research
All offenders should receive the same treatment
Punishment should be swift and severe
What is a
Policies should be guided by empirical research
Note: Evidence-based practices rely on empirical research and data to guide decisions and policies, aiming to improve outcomes and reduce recidivism.
This County Commissioner holds the record for the longest serving Commissioner in MN history.
Who is
Randy Johnson of Hennepin County
BONUS QUESTION -How long did he serve for? (7 terms and 38 years before retiring in 2017)
MACCAC stands for
What is
Minnesota Association Community Corrections Act Counties
Of the following, this is considered a dynamic risk factor:
Age at first arrest
Current substance abuse
Place of Birth
Number of prior convictions
What is
Current substance abuse
Note: Dynamic risk factors, such as current substance abuse, can change over time and are targeted in interventions to reduce recidivism. BONUS QUESTION: - Who can name another Dynamic factor that can change over time.
This is the State muffin for Minnesota
What is
Blueberry Muffin
Bonus Question - How many other states have a state muffin, can you name at least 1? (3-NY Apple Muffin, Massachusetts Corn Muffin, Washington Blueberry)
The Risk-Need-Responsivity (RNR) model emphasize this:
Matching treatment to offender characteristics
Punishing offenders equally
Focusing on low-risk offenders
Avoiding rehabilitation programs
What is
Matching treatment to offender characteristics
Note: The RNR model emphasizes assessing the risk level of offenders, addressing their criminogenic needs, and tailoring interventions to their learning styles and abilities.
These two current female County Commissioners also served in the MN State Legislature.
Who is
Who is Stearns Commissioner Tarryl Clark (House 2011-2017) and Ramsey Commissioner Mary Jo Mcguire (1989-2002 House and Senate 2011)
The 2024 MACCAC Agent of the Year was who and from what County?
Who is
Carl P. Anderson from Stearns County
(Nominated by his field partner also called Karl Anderson!)
This term refers to practices that have been scientifically tested and proven effective:
Punitive measures
Traditional practices
Experimental methods
Evidence-based practices
What is:
Evidence-based practices
Note: Evidence-based practices are strategies and interventions that have been rigorously evaluated and shown to produce positive outcomes, such as reduced recidivism.
This popular breakfast chain was founded in MN back in 1958.
What is
Perkins Restaurant and Bakery
Note: They are known for their giant muffins and hearty breakfasts.
One of the following is considered the highest criminogenic need:
Lack of education
Poor physical health
Antisocial attitudes
Unemployment
What is
Antisocial attitudes
Note: Criminogenic needs are dynamic risk factors that, when changed, are associated with changes in the likelihood of criminal behavior. Antisocial attitudes are a key example. (Change thinking, change behavior)
Name at least 2 major attractions that are within Scott County
What is
(Mystic, Valley Fair, Ren Fest, Canterbury, MN Largest Candy Store).
Theme of this year's 2025 MACCAC conference?
What is
Inspiring Leaders to Strengthen Tomorrow
The purpose of a risk assessment tool in criminal justice is:
To assign punishment severity
To determine guilt or innocence
To evaluate the likelihood of reoffending
To determine if they are good people.
What is
To evaluate the likelihood of reoffending
Note: Risk assessment tools are used to evaluate an individual's likelihood of reoffending, helping guide decisions about supervision and treatment needs.
This Minnesota County has in it the world's largest free standing loon statue, a bird that's also the State's official bird.
What is:
Otter Tail County
Note: In Vergas, MN. They even have Looney Days festival every summer to celebrate.
This type of program is most supported by evidence-based practices for reducing recidivism:
Lengthy incarceration
Boot camps
Cognitive-behavioral Programming
Scared straight programs
What is
Cognitive-behavioral Programming
Note: Cognitive-behavioral Programming is supported by research as an effective method for reducing recidivism by addressing thought patterns and behaviors.
This county is the largest populated CPO County that is switching to Community Corrections in 2025/2026.
Who is:
Wright County
BONUS Question - Who is the smallest to switch- Pope County
Sherburne County Community Correction's Director’s favorite NFL team
Who is
The Minnesota Vikings......
(Corey)
(SKOOOOOOOL!!!!🏈)
This is considered a static risk factors:
Protective factors that reduce risk
Factors that can be changed through treatment
Unchangeable historical factors like criminal history
Factors related to current attitudes and beliefs
What is
Unchangeable historical factors like criminal history
Note: Static risk factors are historical and unchangeable characteristics, such as age at first offense or criminal history, which help assess the likelihood of reoffending.
The famous singer Bob Dylan is from Minnesota and lived in this County?
What is:
St. Louis County
Note: Duluth, MN BONUS question, can you name one of Bob Dylan's songs and you must sing the chorus at least once!
This is the primary goal of Community Corrections:
Reduce costs of the justice system
Improve public perceptions of the Criminal Justice System
Reduce recidivism, improve outcomes and improve public safety.
Increase incarceration rates
What is
Reduce recidivism, improve outcomes and improve public safety.
Note: The main goal of Community Corrections is to improve public safety by reducing recidivism and improve outcomes for individuals and communities by using strategies proven to be effective (EBP). (Ironically using effective EBP practices can also help reduce costs and improve public perceptions of the CJS as crime is reduced).
Who is:
MACCAC was founded by the Minnesota Community Corrections Act in this year?
What is
1973
BONUS QUESTION: MN has 3 different Correctional Delivery systems, name all three. (Community Corrections Act-CCA, County Probation Officer-CPO and MN Department of Corrections- DOC)
This term refers to factors that contribute directly to criminal behavior and can be changed through intervention
Environmental triggers
Static risk factors
Criminogenic needs
Protective factors
What is:
Criminogenic needs
In Crow Wing County
What is: