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This bill amends the Probation and Probation Officers Act by adding a new definition of "evidence-based practices" to Section 9b, which is part of an existing set of definitions for probation-related terms. The bill specifically introduces a definition that describes evidence-based practices as procedures, practices, or methods of probation supervision that have been carefully studied and reviewed, with a particular emphasis on approaches that help probation officers improve outcomes when working with offenders and defendants. By adding this definition, the bill aims to encourage probation departments to use scientifically validated supervision techniques that are more likely to be effective in helping individuals on probation successfully reintegrate into society and reduce their likelihood of reoffending. This approach reflects a growing trend in criminal justice to rely on research-driven methods that can potentially reduce recidivism and improve the overall effectiveness of probation services.

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1499&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104