ACE Tools

Welcome to the CJ-TRAK Knowledge Translation Tool Suite

Moving knowledge about evidence-based practices (EBPs) from research into practice in the justice and treatment systems is essential for improving both offender (client-level) and system-level outcomes. The Criminal Justice Targeted Research and Application of Knowledge (CJ-TRAK) website is home to several decision-support tools designed to facilitate knowledge translation in the justice/treatment system for justice-involved populations.

The RNR Simulation Tool is designed to assist agencies in determining what forms of programming will be most effective in reducing recidivism and improving outcomes within their population. The tool is also designed to guide resource allocation and help jurisdictions identify service provision gaps. It is made up of three linkable portals that provide decision-support at the offender, program, and system level: Assess an Individual; RNR Program Tool for Adults; and Assess Jurisdiction's Capacity. Used together, these tools can have a significant impact on recidivism at a system level.

Click here for an overview of the RNR Simulation Tool and tool outputs. Click the buttons to the right to test drive the tools. Click here for the Frequently Asked Questions about CJTRAK/RNR.

Click here for more information on pricing for usage and training on the RNR Simulation Tool.

SOARING 2 is an eLearning system designed to assist professionals in building skills associated with using evidence-based practices for the effective management of offenders. The system consists of five training modules: Risk-Need-Responsivity, Motivation and Engagement, Case Planning, Problem Solving, and Desistance. The modules focus on both knowledge and skill enhancement.

The Evidence Mapping (EMTAP) Tool summarizes the current state of knowledge from existing systematic reviews and meta-analyses. This tool includes a large database of existing systematic reviews and offers narrative summaries of reviews across several domains relevant to behavioral health issues in the justice system.

Please click the icon on the right to create an account or click the icons below to launch CJ-TRAK tools.

CJ-TRAK was developed by the Center for Advancing Correctional Excellence (ACE!) (www.gmuace.org) at George Mason University with collaborators at University of Massachusetts, Lowell; Maxarth, LLC; and Slonky, LLC under grant BJA 2010 DG-BX-K026. This Web site is funded in whole or in part through a grant from the Bureau of Justice Assistance, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice. Neither the U.S. Department of Justice nor any of its components operate, control, are responsible for, or necessarily endorse, this Web site (including, without limitation, its content, technical infrastructure, and policies, and any services or tools provided).

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RNR Simulation Tool by the Center for Advancing Correctional Excellence is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported License.