Lesson 2: Evidence-based Corrections

Lesson Overview

This lesson covers some basics of evidence-based corrections. In this context, the term "evidence" doesn't refer to criminal or forensic evidence, as would be used in a police investigation or criminal trial. When we talk about "evidence-based corrections," the term evidence refers to scientific or social-scientific evidence that is used to identify the most effective practices or policies for a desired outcome. 

Lesson Objectives

At the end of this lesson, students should be able to:

• Define evidence-based practice and discuss its use in corrections. 
• Explain the necessity of professionalism for corrections professionals.
• Explain the relevance of race/ethnicity and gender in the correctional discipline.