APPA Presentation

For decades, recidivism has been the primary measure of success in community supervision—yet it fails to capture the full picture of individual progress and system effectiveness. This session introduces a practical, field-informed framework that shifts the focus from failure-based metrics to measurable indicators of success. Drawing on lived experience, policy work, and coalition-building efforts, participants will explore how redefining success can improve outcomes, strengthen public safety, and transform supervision practices. Attendees will learn how to integrate success-based metrics into case planning, officer decision-making, and agency performance evaluation. Through guided activities, participants will apply the framework to real-world scenarios and leave with actionable strategies they can implement within their own agencies.