Strengthening Outcomes for Women Under Supervision: Introducing the SAGE

Women are the fastest-growing population under community supervision in the United States. Yet many supervision policies, programs, and practices were originally designed with men in mind. 

This misalignment can contribute to higher rates of revocation, absconding, and unmet needs among women under supervision—impacting not only the individuals involved but also their families and communities. 

To help jurisdictions address these challenges, the Center for Effective Public Policy (CEPP) developed the Supervision Agency Gender-Responsive Evaluation (SAGE). 

SAGE is a structured assessment process that helps community supervision agencies evaluate their current policies and practices and identify concrete steps to strengthen gender-responsive supervision. 

Through a six-to-eight-month engagement, CEPP works directly with agency staff to guide the SAGE process. The approach combines training, coaching, and technical assistance to help agencies: 

• Assess their current practices using a research-based framework 

• Identify strengths and gaps across key operational areas 

• Build internal staff capacity to support gender-responsive supervision 

• Develop a clear, data-informed action plan for improvement 

Since its launch in 2021, CEPP has supported counties nationwide in implementing the SAGE process, helping agencies strengthen cross-system coordination, improve service delivery, and better align supervision practices with what research shows works for women. 

Jurisdictions interested in implementing the SAGE can visit our project page to learn more, download this resource to share with your colleagues, or contact CEPP directly to discuss scope, timeline, and engagement options. 

Contact:
Erica King, Senior Manager
eking@cepp.com