Information for this portal of the tool is commonly found in annual reports, department censuses, and/or grant applications. If you do not know the answers to any of the following questions, the RNR Simulation Tool will default to nationally representative averages. Many jurisdictions do not routinely collect this information at a system level. If you are unsure about the answers to any of these questions, please check the "Do not know" box. If you have any questions about this feature of the tool, please contact the ACE! team at RNRtool@gmu.edu.
Recidivism
1. How does your jurisdiction typically define recidivism? The RNR Simulation Tool outputs will estimate recidivism rates using the preferred measure you selected here. If nothing is selected, the RNR Simulation Tool will report recidivism rates as rearrests within one year.
Primary
Other
One Year Rearrest
Three Year Rearrest
One Year Reconviction
Three Year Reconviction
One Year Reincarceration
Three Year Reincarceration
Technical Violation or Failure on Supervision
The average recidivism rate in my jurisdiction is: 38 %
Rate for males is: 39 %
Rate for females is: 32 %
Don't Know
2. Please specify the setting.
Pre-trial/Diversion
Prison
Jail
Community Corrections (Probation/Parole)
Treatment Agency
Community Provider
Non-profit Government Agency
3. Please estimate how many people are currently under correctional control in your agency or treatment program.
Number of people: 5000000
Demographics
4. Please estimate the percent of individuals in your jurisdiction who fall into each of the following age categories:
16-27 years
%
28-35 years
%
36-42 years
%
43+ years
%
Do not know
5. Please estimate the percent of individuals who identify with each racial/ethnic group.
White/Caucasian
%
Black/African-American
%
Hispanic
%
Native American/American Indian/Alaskan Native
%
Asian/Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
%
Multiracial
%
Other
%
Do not know
6. Please estimate the percent of individuals who report being:
Male
%
Female
%
Transgender
%
Do not know
7. Please estimate the percent of individuals that are in each population:
General Offender/No Special Population
%
Violent Offender
%
Sex Offender
%
Youthful Offender
%
Drug Offender (non-trafficker)
%
Habitual Offender
%
Domestic Violence Offender
%
DUI Offender
%
Do not know
Risk Level
8. Please indicate how many risk levels/classifications your jurisdiction uses and estimate the proportion of your population that falls within each level.Risk levels/classification information should be determined by a validated risk/needs assessment instrument (e.g. LSI-R, COMPAS, ORAS).
Please choose three to five risk levels
%
%
%
%
%
Do not know
Criminogenic Needs
9. Please provide your best estimate for the proportion of your population who:
%
Meet criteria for a
severe substance use disorderSevere Substance Use Disorders are more serious than Mild or Moderate Substance Use Disorders and require a different level of treatment. Severe Substance Use Disorder includes six or more of the following behaviors occurring within the previous 12 months: interference in work, school, or home activities due to substance use, substance use despite potential for hazard (e.g., while driving), continued substance use despite social/interpersonal problems due to use (e.g. arguments, physical fights), tolerance, withdrawal, , increased use (e.g., larger amounts or for more time than intended), difficulty quitting or cutting back, increased time spent using, decreased time spent on important social, occupational, or recreational activities, continued use despite negative consequences (e.g., physical or psychological problems), or cravings. If fewer than six of these symptoms are present, then the correct assessment is mild to moderate substance use disorder.
for one of the following substances: heroin, opiates, methamphetamine, amphetamines, crack, or cocaine (do not include severe substance use disorders for marijuana or alcohol) AND display a pattern of antisocial cognitions/criminal thinkingCriminal thinking includes behavior patterns such as antisocial personality, antisocial cognitions, and low self-control. Supervision and/or treatment staff should assess criminal thinking using a validated risk and needs instrument (subscale) or an instrument specific to criminal thinking/cognitions. OR score high on this subscale of your Risk-Needs assessment.
%
Meet criteria for a severe substance use disorder for one of the following: heroin, opiates, methamphetamine, amphetamines, crack, or cocaine. Do not include severe substance use disorders for marijuana or alcohol.
%
Display a pattern of antisocial cognitions/criminal thinking OR scores high on this subscale of your Risk-Needs assessment.
%
Neither
Do not know
Mild to Moderate Substance Use Disorders and Mental Health Please provide your best estimate for the proportion of your population who:
10. Meet criteria for a severe alcohol or marijuana substance use disorder and/or uses other illicit substances (but does not meet criteria for a severe substance use disorder for the other illicit substances).
Yes
%
No
%
Do not know
11. Have been diagnosed with or treated (counseling, medication, hospitalization) for a mental health condition within the last 12 months.
Yes
%
No
%
Do not know
Stabilizers and Destabilizers Please provide your best estimate for the proportion of your population who:
12. Have people to count on for emotional or social support.
Yes
%
No
%
Do not know
13. Have a high school diploma or more education.
Note: Does not include GED
Yes
%
No
%
Do not know
14. Are employed 30 or more hours per week (prior to incarceration).
Yes
%
No
%
Do not know
15. Have family or friends who engage in criminal activity.
Yes
%
No
%
Do not know
16. Have depended on public shelters or supportive living within the last 12 months, or the 12 months prior to incarceration.
Yes
%
No
%
Do not know
17. Currently have financial problems that make it difficult to meet court and/or other financial obligations.
Yes
%
No
%
Do not know
18. Currently have a family environment that is supportive of a drug and/or crime free lifestyle.
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