What is PPCJI?The Pennsylvania Partnership for Criminal Justice Improvement (PPCJI) is a collaborative effort to improve community well-being by employing research-informed practices at each decision point throughout the criminal justice system. It commenced with the formation of the EBP Leadership Team consisting of many key stakeholders in PA’s criminal justice system including representatives from: Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD), County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania (CCAP), Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts (AOPC), Department of Corrections (DOC), Pennsylvania Parole Board (PPB), Pennsylvania Commission on Sentencing, Office of Victim Advocate (OVA), as well as several county chief probation officers.
Background informationIn late 2017, the Chiefs Association was successful in receiving initial grant funds to begin the rollout of EBP training and technical assistance to interested counties. Most recently, the Chiefs Association contracted with a consultant to assist with EBP/PPCJI expansion, training, and support. 
PPCJI has accomplished several activities including:Development of the Pennsylvania Adult Probation and Parole Evidence-Based Practices Strategic Plan.
Selection of two validated, actuarial risk/need tools (ORAS and LS/CMI), supported across the state.
Publication of a blueprint for EBP Implementation.
Development of a clear definition of recidivism and a plan to promote its consistent use.
Roll out of an EBP training plan including certified motivational interviewing processes.

EBP Overview video