This training is designed for criminal justice partners, stakeholders, and service providers who are interested in implementing effective recidivism reduction techniques. It includes an overview of the meta‐analyses around risk reduction. The evidence‐based practices involve key principles based on social learning and specific do’s and don’ts that contribute to improved lives for offenders.  Participants will come to understand the practices that lead to reduced recidivism and the components that need to be implemented for the justice system to effect changes. They will also learn what practices must be in place for an agency to fully integrate evidence‐based practices with fidelity.  Learning objectives: participants will be able to identify the major influences on criminal or delinquent behavior; describe the risk, need, and responsivity principles and why they are important; identify the interventions that increase future crime and those that decrease crime; understand the traits and behaviors of agency personnel that can influence offenders to change.