The Practice of Correctional Care: Exploring the Origins of Vant4ge and the Most Advanced RNA Tool on the Market
Building the most advanced risk and needs assessment (RNA) doesn’t just happen. It takes a highly experienced team of dedicated individuals all focused on one goal: improving correctional care and enhancing safety in facilities and in the community. Dr. Hamilton of the University of Nebraska, Omaha and Sean Hosman and Marjorie Rist, CEO and COO of Vant4ge, respectively, began working together over 15 years ago to develop the STRONG-R—the most advanced risk and needs assessment tool on the market. On August 6, 2024, these three sat down with Pracademically Speaking to discuss the importance of a RNAs in corrections and their contributions.
Host Ryan Tarkowski explores how this team came about and what separates STRONG-R from the rest of the assessment tools in the corrections industry. Hear more about their backgrounds, their passions for correctional care, and their advancements in the industry by making quality improvements in evidence-based practices and data management.
Find the full episide here—Pracademically Speaking—or wherever you listen to podcasts.