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title: Appropriateness Statement Outline
description: "\tPractice evidence level – whether or not the research evidence support the effectiveness of the practice in producing positive supervision outcomes (see Table 2 for levels of evidence and definitions).\r\n\r\n\r\nSummary of the Evidence\r\n\r\nBrief summary of the practice, its effects (or lack thereof), and the evidence for it. This is intended as a snapshot for readers to quickly understand what the practice is and whether it is appropriate to use based on the available research evidence.\r\n\r\n\r\nWhat Is The Practice?\r\n\tIn-depth summary of the practice and the evidence for/against it.\r\n\r\nHow Is It Used?\r\n\tOverview of how the practice is typically used.\r\n\r\nHow Can It Be Used to Monitor Compliance?\r\nDescription of how the practice can be used to check if the client is being compliant with supervision conditions, if at all.\r\n\r\nHow Can It Be Used As A Supervision Tool?\r\nDescription of how the practice can be used in the general supervision process.\r\n\r\nWhat Are the Costs Of The Practice?\r\nThe costs to the criminal legal system, supervision staff, and clients associated with the practice.\r\n\r\nWhat Do Supervision Staff Think About the Practice?\r\nResults from the project survey indicating whether supervision staff (officers, administrators, office staff, etc.) think the practice is appropriate and for whom (depending on risk level and subpopulation).\r\n\r\nCompliance Level\r\nThe degree to which supervision staff think the practice is appropriate for clients depending on their compliance level (i.e., low compliance, moderate compliance, high compliance) with supervision conditions.\r\n\r\nWhat Should You Expect When Using the Practice?\r\nThe anticipated outcomes of using the practice based on the available evidence.\r\n\r\nClient Outcomes\r\nAnticipated outcomes for clients.\r\n\r\nIs the Practice an Evidence-Based Practice?\r\nWhether or not the practice is supported by research evidence.\r\n\r\nWhat Do People Formerly Involved in the Criminal Legal System Think About the Practice?\r\nResults from the project survey indicating whether individuals involved in the criminal legal system think the practice is appropriate and for whom (depending on risk level and subpopulation).\r\n\r\nCommunication That Reinforces Officers’ Role as Change Agent (Messaging)\r\nCommunication strategies that can help maintain and/or strengthen the officer-client relationship when the practice is used.\r\n\r\nSpecial Considerations When Using the Practice With Subpopulations\r\nFactors to consider when using the practice with five common subpopulations on supervision. These factors should affect how the practice is used to achieve optimal outcomes.\r\n\r\nGang-Involved\tIndividuals who are associated with gangs\r\nGeneral Violence\tIndividuals who have committed general violent offenses (e.g., assault, robbery, etc.)\r\nIntimate Partner Violence\tIndividuals who have committed intimate partner violence\r\nSerious Mental Illness\tIndividuals with serious mental illness (e.g., schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, etc.)\r\nSubstance Use Disorder\tIndividuals with substance use disorder\r\n\r\n\r\nAdditional Information on the Practice\r\nList of resources that interested readers can consult to learn more about the practice and the information presented above."
url: "https://www.gmuace.org/appropriateness-statement-package/introduction/appropriateness-statement-outline/"
updated: "2023-06-14"
category: Introduction
tags:
  - "How-To"
  - Introduction
---

# Appropriateness Statement Outline

***Practice evidence level – whether or not the research evidence support the effectiveness of the practice in producing positive supervision outcomes (see Table 2 for levels of evidence and definitions).***

Summary of the Evidence

Brief summary of the practice, its effects (or lack thereof), and the evidence for it. This is intended as a snapshot for readers to quickly understand what the practice is and whether it is appropriate to use based on the available research evidence.

What Is The Practice?

How Is It Used?

What Do Supervision Staff Think About the Practice?

What Should You Expect When Using the Practice?

Special Considerations When Using the Practice With Subpopulations

Additional Information on the Practice

 

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