Fidelity is critical to ensure effective correctional practice. Within an evidence-based context, it ensures accurate and reliable information and data that is valid and replicable over time and in other settings. Fidelity asks, "Does the innovation adhere to the original design throughout delivery?"

Science Direct:  Treatment Fidelity
Date: Various dates of topics
This site from Science Direct, a platform that brings a variety of publications from science, technical, and health publications, provides numerous studies on different aspects of fidelity, how treatments are delivered competently and consistently as intended.

Fidelity to Evidence-based Practices:  Our Obligation to Effective Supervision and Service Delivery
Date September 2020
This article from the US Courts and Federal Probation Journal reviews the benefits of evaluating fidelity within organizations. In addition, it provides strategies and decision points to consider when developing a fidelity evaluation process.

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