Section 6-119 - Use of programs and practices to encourage probationer to improve conduct, reduce recidivism, and pay restitution(a)(1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.(2) "Evidence-based programs and practices" means programs proven by scientific research to reliably produce reductions in recidivism.(3) "Innovative programs and practices" means programs that do not meet the standard of evidence-based practices but which preliminary research or data indicates will reduce the likelihood of offender recidivism.(b) The Division shall use practicable and suitable methods that are consistent with evidence-based programs and practices and innovative programs and practices to aid and encourage a probationer or parolee to improve conduct, to reduce the risk of recidivism, and to pay restitution.(c) The Division shall have an independent validation study conducted every 3 years on the risk and needs assessment tool.Added by 2016 Md. Laws, Ch. 515,Sec. 2, eff. 10/1/2017.