Assessment Center Outcome Reporting Network (ACORN)

The Assessment Center Outcome and Reporting Network (ACORN) is a national initiative to create standardized performance and outcome measures for Assessment Centers. By developing consistent metrics, NAC and the Assessment Center community can better assess the impact of prevention, diversion, and early intervention. ACORN is a critical step toward evaluating the Assessment Center Framework and its effectiveness on a broad scale.

Background

In 2023, NAC received funding from the State Justice Institute (SJI) to develop and pilot ACORN. In collaboration with the National Center for Juvenile Justice (NCJJ) and Dr. Jeff Kretschmar, NAC partnered with six Assessment Centers to review their data capacity and identify opportunities for alignment with the Framework.

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Supporting the Field in Adopting ACORN

Building on lessons from the pilot, NAC helps Assessment Centers implement ACORN through consultation and technical assistance.

Initial Consultation (Members Only)

NAC members receive a complimentary one-hour consultation to assess their internal data capacity and readiness for ACORN adoption.

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Technical Assistance

One-on-one intensive support to integrate ACORN into center operations. Services include:

  • Assessment of internal data capacity
  • Sample data extracts to test alignment with ACORN
  • Recommendations for policies, practices, and systems
  • A tailored action plan for implementation

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