Orbis Partners Inc. Information

Orbis Partners Inc. provides solutions for the helping professions, specializing in designing and implementing evidence-based services for at-risk and high-risk client groups. Orbis' services include assessment, programs, case work training and research and evaluation. Orbis has implemented its solutions for many jurisdictions across the United States, Canada and internationally. Orbis has developed assessment tools to assess risk, needs and strengths in criminal justice populations. Orbis designed the tools specifically for adults and youth, and includes a special assessment protocol for women. Orbis' assessment tools consist of the Youth Assessment and Screening Instrument (YASI™); Service Planning Instrument (SPIn™); Service Planning Instrument for Women (SPIn-W™); and CaseWorks™ Software Suite. All Orbis programs are based on cognitive behavioral principles. Orbis' programs include officer training, behavioral change programs, motivational interviewing (MI), and gender-responsive programs for females. Through its in-house research capabilities, Orbis ensures optimal performance of its products and services. Orbis' tools have been validated in a variety of settings: in rural and urban jurisdictions, for males and females, and in community and custody settings such as New York State Probation, California CDCR/DJJ, Illinois AOIC, Illinois DHS, and Alberta SGPS.