PROBATION SUCCESS INCENTIVE GRANT REPORT 2022 - FULLY EXECUTED.PDF

MARICOPA COUNTY ADULT PROBATION 
PROBATION SUCCESS INCENTIVE GRANT REPORT 
DECEMBER 2022 
PURPOSE: 
The Addendum Funding Agreement for the Probation Success Incentive for FY2022 requires, on or before December 31, 
2022, and annually thereafter, each adult probation department that receives incentive payments or grants pursuant to 
this section shall submit a written report to AOC and the county board of supervisors that accounts for incentive 
payments received and grants awarded and that evaluates the effectiveness of the program. 
Pursuant to A.R.S. §12-270 each county shall use its probation success incentive payment and any monies received from 
a statewide probation success incentive grant to improve supervision and rehabilitative services for probationers, 
including any of the following: 
1. Implementing and expanding evidence-based practices for risk and needs assessments for individualized
programming.
2. Implementing and expanding intermediate sanctions, including mandatory community restitution, home detention,
day reporting, restorative justice programs and work furlough programs.
3. Expanding the availability of evidence-based practices for rehabilitation programs, including drug and alcohol
treatment, mental health treatment, anger management, cognitive behavior programs and job training and employment
services.
4. Recognizing and rewarding probation officers in adult probation departments whose work has advanced the
implementation of evidence-based practices or who have contributed to the probation department's recidivism
reduction efforts.
5. Paying for continuing education and training that focuses on evidence-based practices for probation officers or
probation staff, or both.
6. Evaluating the effectiveness of rehabilitation and supervision programs and ensuring program fidelity.
GRANT FUNDS AWARDED TO THE MARICOPA COUNTY ADULT PROBATION DEPARTMENT (MCAPD): 
The MCAPD was awarded $477,731 from the Administrative Office of the Court (AOC) on April 14, 2022. 
The amount of the awarded funds is determined by the AOC as outlined in ARS §12-270 A. & G. 
USE OF FUNDS: 
The MCAPD has identified various opportunities for the use of the Probation Success Incentive Grant funds, although 
funds have not been expensed to date. 
In FY2021, the MCAPD launched an initiative to explore how we could better serve JIW including how we could be more 
trauma informed in how we supervise these individuals. A leadership team was established, and a project plan was 
developed. Pilot caseloads were established with specific metrics to identify the impact of the program. In FY2022, the 
JIW workgroup pursued and was awarded a grant to receive free training on administering the Women’s Risk Needs 
Assessment (WRNA) sponsored by the National Institute of Corrections (NIC). Five JIW probation officers and probation 
officer supervisors participated in an intense, multi-day training in Salt Lake City, Utah, where they learned how to

deliver the WRNA. The WRNA is the only validated, peer-reviewed risk/need assessment developed to identify women’s 
specific risk, needs, and strengths. Results from the WRNA will allow for more effective case planning for those under 
supervision. In alignment with A.R.S. §12-270 A. 1., software licenses will be purchased to ensure efficient and accurate 
scoring of the tool and provide additional resources for effective case planning. Targeted implementation date is January 
2023.  
Dedicated MCAPD staff were instrumental in impacting the justice involved individuals the probation success rates 
represent. In alignment with A.R.S. §12-270 A. 4., the MCAPD will be purchasing and distributing polo shirts that align 
with the Department’s Professional Standards Policy. Each staff member will receive a shirt as recognition and reward 
for their work in advancing the implementation of evidence-based practices or contributing to the Department's 
recidivism reduction efforts. The probation success incentive grant funds will be used to fund shirts for officers. The 
process for procuring shirts is underway with distribution intended to occur in January-March 2023.  
The MCAPD is committed to the continuous development of staff through continuing education and training. The 
probation success incentive funds will be used in CY2023 to pay for continuing education and training that focuses on 
evidence-based practices for probation officers and probation staff as outlined in A.R.S. §12-270 A. 5. Opportunities that 
will be assessed may include training on the new conditions of probation, new case management system, conferences, 
and leadership trainings.  
The MCAPD is exploring various programs that may benefit from a program evaluation, as outlined in A.R.S. §12-270 A. 
6. Further assessment is needed to determine areas of need and use of these funds.
Brandelyn Jackson 
Deputy Chief, Pre-Disposition and Administrative Services 
Maricopa County Adult Probation 
Presiding Judge 
Hon. Joseph C. Welty
Joseph C. Welty
Digitally signed by Joseph C. Welty 
Date: 2022.12.30 08:38:36 -07'00'