Effective Practices in Correctional Settings -II (EPICS-II)

Research finds that evidence-based practices are effective interventions in reducing delinquent behavior. Juvenile Probation / Detention Services uses Effective Practices In Correctional Settings (EPICS-II) an individualized evidence-based practice approach, to target current factors that put a youth at risk for future criminal behavior. EPICS-II is a set of supervision techniques used by probation officers and juvenile counselors to help build relationships, increase motivation to change, provide intentional interventions aimed at changing a youth’s behavior and identify and address skill deficits.

               Conversation                                                                     Cognitive Brain
EPICS-II Skills include; 
Relationship Skills
 Assessment Skills
 Intervention Skills
 Bridging Skills
Active Listening
 Explaining and
 The Cognitive Model
 Cost Benefit Analysis
Giving Feedback
 Reviewing the Behavioral Analysis
 Problem Solving
 Effective Use of Reinforcement



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The Cognitive Model                                                                        Cost-Benefit Analysis

The Cognitive Model        Cost Benefit Analysis

Behavioral Analysis                                                                               Problem Solving

Behavioral Analysis        Problem Solving