2016 Kentucky Revised Statutes CHAPTER 196 - CORRECTIONS .111 Evidence-based practices to be used in treatment and intervention programs -- Standards -- Funding restrictions.
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196.111
Evidence-based practices to be used in treatment and intervention
programs -- Standards -- Funding restrictions.
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As used in this section, "evidence-based practices" means supervision policies,
procedures, treatment and intervention programs, and practices that scientific
research demonstrates reduce recidivism among inmates and individuals on
probation, parole, or other form of post-release supervision when implemented
competently.
In order to increase the effectiveness of treatment and intervention programs funded
by the state and provided by the department for inmates, probationers, and parolees,
the department shall require that such programs use evidence-based practices.
The department shall measure the effectiveness of each treatment and intervention
program and demonstrate that the program has a documented evidence base and has
been evaluated for effectiveness in reducing recidivism.
The department shall promulgate administrative regulations to provide, at a
minimum:
(a) A process for reviewing the objective criteria for evidence-based practices
established by the agency providing the program;
(b) A process for auditing the effectiveness of the program;
(c) An opportunity for programs that do not meet the criteria based on the audit
results to improve performance; and
(d) A mechanism to defund any program that does not meet the criteria upon a
second audit.
Beginning July 1, 2012, twenty-five percent (25%) of state moneys expended on
programs shall be for programs that are in accordance with evidence-based
practices. Beginning July 1, 2014, fifty percent (50%) of state moneys expended on
programs shall be for programs that are in accordance with evidence-based
practices. Beginning July 1, 2016, and thereafter, seventy-five percent (75%) of
state moneys expended on programs shall be for programs that are in accordance
with evidence-based practices.
By fiscal year 2016-2017, the department shall eliminate supervision policies,
procedures, programs, and practices intended to reduce recidivism that scientific
research demonstrates do not reduce recidivism. However, the department may
utilize a new supervision policy, procedure, program, or practice if the department
determines that the new supervision policy, procedure, program, or practice has the
potential for qualifying as an evidence-based practice after more scientific research
is conducted.
Effective: July 12, 2012
History: Amended 2012 Ky. Acts ch. 156, sec. 20, effective July 12, 2012. -- Created
2011 Ky. Acts ch. 2, sec. 50, effective June 8, 2011.
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