Supervising Officers in an Evidence-Based Environment: The Role of the Supervisor as a Coach and Officers as Change Agents

Many organizations have invested in the training of frontline officers in evidence-based practice. Unfortunately, supervisors of these officers have often been neglected in these initiatives. Recognizing this gap in supervisor training, the Federal Judicial Center developed a year-long training program for supervisors called Supervising Officers in an Evidence-Based Environment (SOEBE). This article describes SOEBE and presents data on its evaluation of the quality of recorded discussions between supervisors and officers about clients under their supervision.