Contact CJ Agencies

Contact a correctional agencies in (North Dakota) to determine what kind of assessment instruments they use. In a 1-2 paged answer the following questions: What is the name, location, and mission of the organization? What assement tool is used and why? What do you hope to accomplish by using this particular assessment tool? How is the tool adminstered (pencil and paper, computer, verbal, etc.)? What are some of the challenges of using this tool for assessing offenders in the criminal justice system? What changes or decisions are made in response to the assessments? How long has the assessment tool been used at this specific facility? How has its use changed over this time(if at all)? What suggestions do you have for improving your assessment process, use of the tool, etc.?