[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"doc-seo-587499-105":3,"detail-sidebar-cat-0-en-105":80,"doc-detail-587499-en":130},{"code":4,"msg":5,"data":6},0,"ok",{"site_id":7,"language":8,"slug":9,"title":10,"keywords":11,"description":12,"schema_data":13,"social_meta":73,"head_meta":75,"extra_data":77,"updated_unix":79},105,"en","the-first-step-act-of-2018-risk-and-needs-assessment-system","The First Step Act of 2018 - Risk and Needs Assessment System","","The document outlines how the First Step Act of 2018 supports reform of the federal prison system through a new risk and needs assessment system. It describes leadership commitments and early implementation changes involving sentence reductions, compassionate release expansion, and updated release date calculations. It emphasizes individualized assessments that inform tailored plans, linking inmate progress and productive activities to improved reentry outcomes. It also details the National Institute of Justice role in selecting evidence-based programming and guiding research and evaluation with input from stakeholders.",{"@graph":14,"@context":72},[15,34,55],{"@type":16,"itemListElement":17},"BreadcrumbList",[18,23,27,31],{"item":19,"name":20,"@type":21,"position":22},"https://docshare.wps.com","Home","ListItem",1,{"item":24,"name":25,"@type":21,"position":26},"https://docshare.wps.com/document/","Document",2,{"item":28,"name":29,"@type":21,"position":30},"https://docshare.wps.com/document/research-report/","Research & Report",3,{"item":32,"name":10,"@type":21,"position":33},"https://docshare.wps.com/document/the-first-step-act-of-2018-risk-and-needs-assessment-system/587499/",4,{"url":32,"name":10,"@type":35,"image":36,"author":41,"headline":10,"publisher":44,"fileFormat":47,"inLanguage":8,"description":12,"dateModified":48,"datePublished":49,"encodingFormat":47,"isAccessibleForFree":50,"interactionStatistic":51},"DigitalDocument",{"url":37,"@type":38,"width":39,"height":40},"https://docshare.wps.com/thumbnails/the-first-step-act-of-2018-risk-and-needs-assessment-system/587499.png","ImageObject",300,407,{"name":42,"@type":43},"นรินทร์","Person",{"url":19,"name":45,"@type":46},"DocShare","Organization","application/pdf","2026-11-09","2026-10-15",true,{"@type":52,"interactionType":53,"userInteractionCount":33},"InteractionCounter",{"@type":54},"ViewAction",{"@type":56,"mainEntity":57},"FAQPage",[58,64,68],{"name":59,"@type":60,"acceptedAnswer":61},"What is the purpose of the First Step Act of 2018 in this document?","Question",{"text":62,"@type":63},"It aims to reduce recidivism and reform the federal prison system so that individuals exiting custody are less likely to return.","Answer",{"name":65,"@type":60,"acceptedAnswer":66},"How does the new risk and needs assessment system work?",{"text":67,"@type":63},"It ensures individualized assessments of each inmate’s specific needs, which then support tailored plans with programs and productive activities.",{"name":69,"@type":60,"acceptedAnswer":70},"What role does the National Institute of Justice play?",{"text":71,"@type":63},"It supports objectives by working with federal partners to prioritize evidence-based programming, determine eligibility for early community release, and develop recommendations grounded in empirical evidence.","https://schema.org",{"og:url":32,"og:type":74,"og:title":10,"og:site_name":45,"og:description":12},"article",{"robots":76,"canonical":32},"index,follow",{"doc_id":78,"site_id":7},587499,1792611609,{"code":4,"msg":81,"data":82},"success",[83,87,91,95,100,105,110,114,119,122,126],{"id":22,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":84,"show_sort_weight":85,"slug":86},"Story & Novel",90,"story-novel",{"id":26,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":88,"show_sort_weight":89,"slug":90},"Literature",80,"literature",{"id":33,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":92,"show_sort_weight":93,"slug":94},"Exam",70,"exam",{"id":96,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":97,"show_sort_weight":98,"slug":99},5,"Comic",60,"comic",{"id":101,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":102,"show_sort_weight":103,"slug":104},6,"Technology",50,"technology",{"id":106,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":107,"show_sort_weight":108,"slug":109},7,"Healthcare",40,"healthcare",{"id":111,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":29,"show_sort_weight":112,"slug":113},8,30,"research-report",{"id":115,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":116,"show_sort_weight":117,"slug":118},9,"Religion & Spirituality",20,"religion-spirituality",{"id":117,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":120,"show_sort_weight":117,"slug":121},"World Cup","world-cup",{"id":123,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":124,"show_sort_weight":123,"slug":125},10,"Lifestyle","lifestyle",{"id":127,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":128,"show_sort_weight":96,"slug":129},19,"General","general",{"code":4,"msg":81,"data":131},{"doc_id":78,"user_id":132,"nickname":42,"user_avatar":133,"doc_module":4,"category_id":111,"category_name":29,"doc_title":10,"doc_description":12,"doc_content":134,"file_id":135,"file_url":136,"file_type":137,"file_size":138,"view_count":33,"is_deleted":4,"is_public":22,"is_downloadable":22,"audit_status":22,"page_count":139,"language":140,"language_code":8,"site_id":7,"html_lang":8,"table_of_contents":141,"faqs":142,"seo_title":143,"seo_description":12,"update_tm":144,"read_time":145,"preview_page_count":4},2336475104957,"https://ap-avatar.wpscdn.com/avatar/22000c4c6bd8a5076e1?x-image-process=image/resize,m_fixed,w_180,h_180&k=1787554080175789136","U.S. Department of Justice  \nOffice of the Attorney General  \nThe First Step Act of 2018: Risk and Needs Assessment System  \nThe First Step Act of 2018: Risk and Needs Assessment System  \nTable of Contents  \nLetters From Leadership ....................................................................................................... iv  \nIntroduction................................................................................................................................. 1  \nChapter 1  \nDeveloping the First Step Act of 2018  \nRisk and Needs Assessment System ..........................................................................................4  \nChapter 2  \nCharacteristics of an Effective Risk and Needs Assessment System ........................................................................................25  \nChapter 3  \nThe First Step Act of 2018  \nRisk and Needs Assessment System ........................................................................................42  \nChapter 4  \nImplementing the First Step Act of 2018  \nRisk and Needs Assessment System ........................................................................................70  \nU.S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Prisons  \nWashington D.C. 20534  \nJuly 19, 2019  \nI am extremely proud of the more than 35,000 staff of the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) and the work we do every day keeping the American people and our Nation's communities safe. Throughout our nearly 90-year history, providing programs and training to prepare federal inmates for a successful return to the community has been central to our mission. The First Step Act (FSA)– the first meaningful criminal justice reform in many years – will allow us to enhance and improve these efforts.  \nThe BOP, along with the Department of Justice, is fully committed to the successful implementation of the FSA. A number of important changes have already taken place. Over 1,500 inmates received sentence reductions under the FSA’s retroactive application of the Fair Sentencing Act of 2010. BOP expanded its compassionate release and Second Chance Act home confinement programs. The BOP also continues to update existing policies to ensure they reflect the changes now memorialized in federal law. The BOP has completed new projected release date calculations for over 3,000 inmates due for release because of the FSA’s Good Conduct Time changes. We wish these individuals every success in their transition back into our communities. For those still in custody, the BOP is working to ensure inmates maintain close ties with loved ones by transferring inmates closer to their release residences in accordance with BOP policy and practice, and consistent with the FSA.  \nWe are committed to helping inmates return to their communities to lead productive, crimefree lives. The new risk and needs assessment system will ensure we conduct individualized assessments of each inmate’s specific needs. These assessments will help us to create plans with programs and productive activities tailored to meet identified needs. These plans will provide inmates the opportunity for improvement and growth and promote successful reentry into their communities.  \nThis is an exciting time for the Bureau of Prisons. The FSA will have a lasting impact on federal corrections and may serve as a model for state and local corrections as well. The dedicated corrections professionals throughout our 122 federal prisons nationwide remain mission-focused on helping change lives and enhancing public safety.  \nHugh J. Hurwitz  \nActing Director, Federal Bureau of Prisons  \nU.S. Department of Justice  \nOffice of Justice Programs  \nNational Institute of Justice  \nOffice of the Director Washington, D. C. 20531  \nJuly 19, 2019  \nAn offender’s first steps out of prison are important steps toward a crime-free and productive life. The First Step Act of 2018 aims to reduce recidivism and reform the federal prison system so that those exiting the system do n","cbCaiiEQCBns7pH6","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiiEQCBns7pH6","pdf",5789149,102,"English","# Letters From Leadership\n# Introduction\n# Chapter 1 Developing the First Step Act of 2018 - Risk and Needs Assessment System\n# Chapter 2 Characteristics of an Effective Risk and Needs Assessment System\n# Chapter 3 The First Step Act of 2018 - Risk and Needs Assessment System\n# Chapter 4 Implementing the First Step Act of 2018 - Risk and Needs Assessment System","[{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of the First Step Act of 2018 in this document?\",\"answer\":\"It aims to reduce recidivism and reform the federal prison system so that individuals exiting custody are less likely to return.\"},{\"question\":\"How does the new risk and needs assessment system work?\",\"answer\":\"It ensures individualized assessments of each inmate’s specific needs, which then support tailored plans with programs and productive activities.\"},{\"question\":\"What role does the National Institute of Justice play?\",\"answer\":\"It supports objectives by working with federal partners to prioritize evidence-based programming, determine eligibility for early community release, and develop recommendations grounded in empirical evidence.\"}]","The First Step Act of 2018 - Risk and Needs Assessment System | PDF",1792062003,257]