2014 Kentucky Revised Statutes CHAPTER 196 - CORRECTIONS 196.111 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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