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Essential Docs
The Uniform Crime Reporting Handbook (Revised 2004) - Reference manual for categorizing the number of inmates in the custody of the agency according to their most serious conviction. (Organization Characteristic I.1.5 Crime Distribution Among Inmates)
Click here for the UCR Handbook.
The resource manual includes an introduction to PBMS; responses to frequently asked questions; ASCA Constitution; history and mission of PBMS: counting rules for the key indicators; glossary of terms; data entry guidelines; sample reports; template for data uploads; PBMS users guide; and training handouts and presentations. Click here to access the PBMS Resource Manual updated in November 2011.
ASCA is pleased to announce that the new Performance Based Measures System Fiscal and Personnel Standards were implemented on May 23, 2011. The new Fiscal and Personnel key indicators are to be reported annually in March along with the recidivism standards. We are excited to have these new important standards available in the PBMS. Click here to view the new fiscal and personnel counting rules. Click here to view the new March upload template for reporting the annual recidivism, fiscal, and personnel key indicators.
The PBMS Performance Standards,Measures and Key Indicators with Counting Rules was updated September 2, 2011 to clarify one of the key indicators, it includes updated Personnel and Fiscal Standards. Click here to review the new PBMS Counting Rules.
Click here for the PBMS Upload Template updated on August 1, 2011.
Click here for the PBMS Upload Template w Annual Key indicators updated on August 1, 2011.
For the most current upload template, go to PBMS website (www.pbms.us) and click on “Upload.”
PBMS Template for Upload of Annual Key Indicator Data for Recidivism, Fiscal and Personnel Standards
The PBMS template for upload of annual key indicator data for Recidivism and the new Fiscal and Personnel Standards was updated May 23, 2011 to add the fiscal and personnel standards. These standards will be reported on an annual basis in March. Click here to view the Upload Template
The PBMS Glossary of Terms was update April 20, 2011 to reflect the new Personnel and Fiscal Standards. Click here to download the April 24, 2011 PBMS Glossary of Terms.
During it's July 30, 2010 meeting in Chicago, IL the Performance Measures Committee discussed how reports generated by the Performance Based Measures System would be shared with other interested parties. The Committee passed the attached motion regarding information sharing and the motion was adopted as practice during the ASCA Executive Committee meeting on Sunday August 1, 2010. Click here for the motion.
PBMS Enhancements implemented April 1, 2010. Click here to review a full description and instructions for the upgrades to the System.
Training & Support
The list of Agency staff that is responsible for collecting and entering data into the PBMS system is updated regularly. The list provides a useful link to other agency staff for help and support.
Click here for the list of PBMS Agency staff updated April 4, 2012.
Click here to report changes to your Agency staff.
ASCA records and documents the number of PBMS user requests received quarterly.
Click here to review the PBMS Technical Assistance Report for January - March, 2012.
If you have a suggestion for an online training session please send it to ASCA so that we can schedule a meeting and invite others. Please include in your suggested training topic(s) and the target group to receive training. Email your request to onlinetraining@asca.net.
Information about the national automated Performance-Based Measures System (PBMS) was provided during a broadcast on September 14, 2011. PBMS is an accurate, consistent system to capture, record, report and share data between correctional agencies created by the Association of State Correctional Administrators (ASCA). The panels described the scope and development of PBMS regarding how specific needs give rise to PBMS solutions; described the key components of PBMS; examined the benefits of using the PBMS during and Evidenced Based Practice decision making process; and identified available resources that support implementation of PBMS.
Click here to download the webcast video.
During the broadcast, participants were encouraged to submit questions to the panel but not all questions were addressed during the broadcast. Click here to download the responses to those questions. ASCA has created a forum to continue the dialog about PBMS. If you are able to sign into the ASCA web pages, sign in and click the link to the forum to post your comments and questions. If you are not able to sign in, send your comments or questions to pbms-support@asca.net.
September 14, 2011 PBMS Broadcast Forum.
Click here to view forum responses in the Forum Posts Section.
The ASCA PBMS staff maintains an ongoing list of the most frequently asked questions to assist agency staff in finding answers o their PBMS questions.
Click here for the most FAQ document update in September 2011.
During February 2012, ASCA membership was survyed as to their experiences and technical assistance needs regarding the Performance Based Measures System (PBMS). Agencies provided feedback and suggestions as to how the System might be improved or upgraded to be more user-friendly and efficient; thus, ensuring its success. Click here for the report of the PBMS Participation and Technical Assistance Survey.
The Performance Based Measurement Management Handbook developed under the Government Performance and Results Act regarding the establishment of a integrated performance measurement system.
PBMS training is a 1.5 day program that includes to following topics: Overview and Objectives of the Training; PBMS Mission and History of PBMS; Introduction to the Performance Standards, Measures and Indicators; Counting Rules Q & A; Administration of the PBMS; Agency/Facility Characteristics And Key Indicators Data Enter Demonstration; Using the Reports Feature; and Implementing PBMS In Your Jurisdiction. Click here to review an agenda for Performance Based Measures System Training Seminar.
Criteria for assessing your agency’s readiness for PBMS training.
Advanced Technologies Group detailed documentation and instructions for the PBMS web site. Click here to download this manual.
Samples of eleven of the PBMS basic reports: Facility Measures Report-Multiple Months; Monthly Organizational Measures; Yearly Organization Measures; Organization Characteristics-Multiple Months; Organization Characteristics-Multiple Months; Comparative Organizations Report; Key Indicator Status; Organization Administrator Facility Data Entry/Month; Organizational Administrator User Data Entry Tracking; Multiple Facility Characteristics; and Multiple Facility Key Indicators. Click here for sample reports updated August 22, 2011.
Is your agency ready to participate in PBMS? Preparation for presenting your ideas and
Descriptive Documents
The ASCA staff has compiled this question and answer document about the Performance Based Measures System. If you have further questions about the PBMS please contact Patricia Hardyman at phardyman@asca.net
The PBMS Participation Map is updated regularly to reflect the participation of ASCA member agencies across the country.
Click Here for a PDF of the PBMS Participation Map.
At its meeting on January 28th in San Antonio, TX, the Performance Measures Committee reviewed the PBMS Users’ comments from the Sexual Violence Forum as to whether to discontinue the PBMS key indicators for “Inmate-on-Staff Sexual Violence” and “Staff/Civilian-on-Inmate Sexual Misconduct.” The Committee resolved to continue collection of all of the current PBMS sexual violence key indicators.
BJA has supported the development and implementation of PBMS since 2002. Click here for more information about BJA, our funding partner.
PMC Events, etc
The Performance Measures Committee met on January 20, 2012 in Phoenix, AZ. The Committee was updated on agency participation, technical assistance and the November 2011 PBMS training held in Aurora, CO where the last of the states that had not received PBMS training were trained. Committee Members were also updated on the PBMS Dashboard development and discussed how to roll out the Dashboard to members. Members discussed whether to change the time frame incidents are reported and new counting rules for Workman's Compensation and sick leave. Representatives from Indiana University of PA presented information about the work they are doing to report educational data in a similar way as PBMS. Click here for the minutes from the January 20, 2012 Performance Measures Committee Meeting.
The ASCA Performance Measures Committee met on Friday, January 28, 2011 at the Grand Hyatt San Antonio in San Antonio, TX. Chairman Robert Lampert (WY) presente the following information.
Click here for the Performance Measures Committee Mission Statement.
Click here for the Performance Measures Committee Meeting Agenda.
Click here for Attachment A - the Performance Measures Committee 2010 Summer Meeting Minutes.
Click here for Attachment B - The January 28, 2011 Participation Map.
Click here for Attachment C - The PBMS 2010 Technical Assistance Graphs.
Click here for Attachment D - The Sexual Violence Key Indicator Forum.
Click here for photos from the Winter 2011 Performance Measures Committee meeting held on January 28, 2011 in San Antonio, TX.
The Performance Measures Committee (PMC) met on August 5, 2011 in Kissimmee, FL.
Click here for photos from the meeting.
Massachusetts Department of Correction Newsletter- May 2010 Around the Block featuring an article on their Performance Measures Division. Click here to review the article.
Representatives from five agencies -- Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Philadelphia and Wisconsin -- participated in PBMS training on February 23-24, 2010.
PMC met in Tampa, Florida on January 22nd. Key agenda issues included: Participation and training; strategic system development, enhancements to the system, and PBMS web pages. Click here to download 2010 Winter PMC Meeting Minutes.
ASCA pays special tribute to Jeffrey Beard (PA) for his long and steadfast commitment, stellar leadership, and determination to develop and implement its Performance Based Measures System. Your leadership and unceasing resolve have moved this important initiative from a vision to a standard for corrections. Click here to see photos honoring Jeff Beard.
A Performance Measures Committee strategic planning meeting was held on March 10, 2011.
Click here for the meeting agenda.
Click here for the supporting slideshow.
Click here for the Strategic Meeting participant list.
Topics for the meeting included:
Overview of Strategic Planning Process:
- Objectives of this Planning Process
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Objectives of this Meeting
Click here for PBMS Strategic Planning Priority list established in April 2009
Funding Strategies
Participant Issues and Strategies to Solve Them:
- Update on Participation Map - Click here for Key Indicators Status Report; Click here for PBMS Participation Survey Report
- Persistent and New Issues
- Private operators' participation and access
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Training
- Presentations for Directors
- PBMS User Training (remaining states and States needing re-training)
Other Business
- ATG's Proposition to provide design services in exchange for control of software
- Correctional Education Data Repository and Clearinghouse request for ASCA representative - Click here for Correctional Education Data Repository and Information Clearinghouse project description.
- Dashboard Security on PMC web pages
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The ASCA Performance Measures Committee, PBMS users, NIC, ASCA staff, and ATG developers, and Maryland DPSCS dashboard developers are undertaking a strategic planning process to review and update our three-year vision and work plan for the PBMS. This vision will set both short- and long-term goals and projects for enhancing the System. As outlined in the preliminary agenda, the strategy-planning group will review and update its three-year vision and plan for PBMS progress that will set the short- and long-term direction and requirements of the system. Our tasks will be to: |
1) determine needs for PBMS software development (modifications, enhancements, and additional functionality);
2) select and prioritize the activities and deliverables for the remainder of the for the next six to 12 months; and
3) develop a long-term strategy for the sustainability of PBMS.
Meeting Location: North Central Regional Office
Federal Bureau of Prisons
400 State Avenue, Suite 800
Kansas City, KS 66101
Click here for a meeting agenda.
Click here for the PBMS Participation and Technical Assistance Survey report.
The Performance Measures Committee (PMC) met on January 28, 2011 during the ASCA Winter meetings in San Antonio, TX. The Committee discussed progress since the last meeting; implementation of the fiscal ad personnel standards; whether to change Sexual Violence Key Indicators; and changes in the definition for Medical Emergency. Click here to view the minutes from the PMC meeting.
The Performance Measures Committee met on August 5, 2011 in Kissimmee, FL. Committee members heard reports on participation levels and technical assistance requests. Ed Nabors and Nalini Mannangi from the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services provided an update and demonstration of the PBMS Dashboard that they have been developing that will be available for ASCA members to access through the ASCA web site to review relevant PBMS reports. Co-Executive Director George Camp told members that the PBMS program has been funded by BJA for three more years through a cooperative agreement with NIC. Click here for minutes from the August 4, 2011 meeting.
The Performance Measures Committee met in Chicago, IL on July 30, 2010. Agenda items included PBMS information sharing, approval of personnel and fiscal standards, and demonstration of the new PMC/PBMS web page. Nebraska was recognized for being the first state to achieve full compliance with PBMS.
Click here for minutes from the July 2010 Performance Measures Committee Meeting.
Click here for pictures from the meeting.
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Commissioner Epps (MS), Commissioner Thompson (KY) and Director Baldwin (IA) are recognized by PMC Chair Bob Lampert |
Mississippi, Kentucky, and Iowa were recognized for their participation in the Performance Based Measures System by Performance Measures Committee Chair Robert Lampert (WY) during the All Directors Training on December 3, 2011. Mississippi Commissioner Chris Epps, Kentucky Commissioner LaDonna Thompson and Iowa Director John Baldwin were presented plaques recognizing that their agency staff have entered all Characteristics and Key Indicators, achieving "blue" status on the PBMS Participation Map.
Congratulations to the agencys' staffs! |
The Performance Measures Committee and PBMS users held a second Strategic Planning Session on May 18, 2011 using Go To Meeting. Issues discussed included program funding, agency PBMS participation, orientation to PBMS for New Directors and training for agency staff, and personnel and fiscal standards.
Click here for the meeting agenda.
Click here for the meeting PowerPoint presentation.
Click here for minutes from the meeting.
Performance Based Measures System (PBMS) training was held at the National Corrections Academy in Aurora, Colorado on November 9-10th, 2010. This training represented a major PBMS milestone as the last three agencies---Alaska, Hawaii, and Virginia---that had not previously attended a PBMS training participated. Nineteen representatives from ten agencies (Alaska, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Maine, North Carolina, North Dakota, Virginia, and Wisconsin) participated in the training. Click here for photos from the November PBMS Training.
PMC met in Nashville, Tennessee on August 7, 2009. Key agenda issues included: Survey of Participants Report; Fiscal and Personnel Standards development, and the strategic development planning meeting held in Chicago (April 2009). Click here to download minutes from the PMC Meeting in Nashville, TN.
Representatives from 12 agencies -- California, Colorado, Idaho, Illinois, Maine, Massachusetts, Mississippi, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, Washington, and Wyoming -- participated in PBMS training on November 17-18, 2009. Click here to download an article about the PBMS training in Aurora, CA.
Presentations
Patricia Hardyman (ASCA) and PMC Chair Jeffrey
Beard (PA) recognize Bob Houston (NE).
Congratulations to Nebraska Department of Correctional Services on the impressive distinction as the first of ASCA's member agencies to achieve full compliance with the Association's Performance Based Measure's System. Your strong commitment to excellence and extraordinary efforts to fully implement the PBMS are laudable. Click here for photos of Director Bob Houston being recognized for his agency's accomplishment.
Examine implementation issues for your agency: Commitment, Organizational Buy-In, Change in Measurement, Organization of Project, Training, Start-up Approaches, Quality Control, Time Considerations, and Cost Considerations. Click here for more information.
This is an overview of the PBMS reporting features including description of types of PBMS reports and instructions for generating intra-agency and comparative agency reports.
Description of PBMS hierarchical of performance standards, measures, and key indicators designed to translate the missions and goals of correctional agencies into a set of measurable outcomes. Click here for an introduction to PBMS.
Learn the benefits of PBMS participation and the criteria for green, pink and gray on the PBMS Participation Map. Click here to learn why your agency should participate in PBMS.
ASCA has always been committed to providing the most accurate correctional data to our membership. Click here to review the Early History of PBMS.
The PMC set out to develop uniform standards and measures of correctional performance so that review and research of its jurisdictions’ performance could be analyzed with certainty that all participants would be calculating numbers and rates the same way. Click here to review the PBMS Development process.
This includes an overview of PBMS administration along with instructions for logging into the System, changing your password, creating new users, identifying your agency’s facilities, and uploading data. Click here for more information on the administration of the PBMS system.
Learn the benefits of PBMS participation and the criteria for green, pink and gray on the PBMS Participation Map. Click here for a presentation about participation.