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30 video calls and 94 phone calls in June with 177 participants, representing 38 agencies

1/5: Video call with Dr. Erin Harbinson (Director, Criminal Justice Research Institute, State of Hawaii Judiciary) and Sam Choi (Data Analyst, Criminal Justice Research Institute, State of Hawaii Judiciary) to coordinate and strategize data collection for the HCR-23 Task Force meeting scheduled for March 15, 2024. The meeting encompassed a comprehensive review of drafts for the MOU and confidentiality agreements, establishing collaborative frameworks between the Criminal Justice Research Institute, Hawaii Public Safety Department, Hawaii Paroling Authority, and CSG Justice Center processes. (2 attendees, 1 agency)

1/26: Video call with Pamela Walker (Deputy Secretary, Department of Adult Correction North Carolina) and Felecia Freeman (Policy Specialist, Department of Adult Correction North Carolina) to discuss ideas for areas of research that extend, without duplicating, North Carolina’s existing data collection and analysis work and to also discuss data sharing processes. (2 attendees, 1 agency)

1/30: Video call with Cara M. Compani (Reentry & Diversion Oversight Specialist, Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission) to discuss her observation of the Hawaii Parole Authority Minimum Sentence setting process for Hawaii’s female population. Ms. Compani highlighted the necessity for an improved interpreter process for those requiring translation, discussed connectivity issues arising from predominantly online hearings, and provided a detailed overview of the overall hearing process. (1 attendee and 1 agency)

2/23: Video call with Pamela Walker [Deputy Secretary of Strategy, Innovation & Analysis, North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (DAC)]; Felicia Freeman (Analyst, NC DAC); and Jenn Adams (Program Analyst, NC DAC) to discuss questions and feedback regarding the metrics contained in the research document, the data use agreement process, and next steps for review within the NC DAC. (3 people, representing 1 agency)

2/28: Call with IL Rep. Kelly Cassidy (Illinois Representative) to educate them on Justice Reinvestment and introduce the CSG Justice Center-generated data snapshot and how it could help with the criminal justice challenges in their state and open the door to meaningful criminal justice reform conversations. (1 person, representing 1 agency)

2/28: Call with IL Rep. Camille Lilly (Illinois Representative) to educate them on Justice Reinvestment and introduce the CSG Justice Center-generated data snapshot and how it could help with the criminal justice challenges in their state and open the door to meaningful criminal justice reform conversations. (1 person, representing 1 agency)

2/28: Call with IL Rep. Rita Mayfield (Illinois Representative) to educate them on Justice Reinvestment and introduce the CSG Justice Center-generated data snapshot and how it could help with the criminal justice challenges in their state and open the door to meaningful criminal justice reform conversations. (1 person, representing 1 agency)

2/28: Call with IL Rep. Justin Slaughter (Illinois Representative) to educate them on Justice Reinvestment and introduce the CSG Justice Center-generated data snapshot and how it could help with the criminal justice challenges in their state and open the door to meaningful criminal justice reform conversations. (1 person, representing 1 agency)

2/28: Call with MD Sen. William C. Smith, Jr.(Maryland Senator) to educate them on Justice Reinvestment and introduce the CSG Justice Center-generated data snapshot and how it could help with the criminal justice challenges in their state and open the door to meaningful criminal justice reform conversations. (1 person, representing 1 agency)

2/28: Call with MD Sen. Stephen "Steve" Hershey (Maryland Senator) to educate them on Justice Reinvestment and introduce the CSG Justice Center-generated data snapshot and how it could help with the criminal justice challenges in their state and open the door to meaningful criminal justice reform conversations. (1 person, representing 1 agency)

2/28: Call with MD Sen. Katie Hester (Maryland Senator) to educate them on Justice Reinvestment and introduce the CSG Justice Center-generated data snapshot and how it could help with the criminal justice challenges in their state and open the door to meaningful criminal justice reform conversations. (1 person, representing 1 agency)

2/28: Call with MD Sen. Jeff Waldstreicher (Maryland Senator) to educate them on Justice Reinvestment and introduce the CSG Justice Center-generated data snapshot and how it could help with the criminal justice challenges in their state and open the door to meaningful criminal justice reform conversations. (1 person, representing 1 agency)

2/28: Call with MD Sen. Jim Rosapepe (Maryland Senator) to educate them on Justice Reinvestment and introduce the CSG Justice Center-generated data snapshot and how it could help with the criminal justice challenges in their state and open the door to meaningful criminal justice reform conversations. (1 person, representing 1 agency)

2/28: Call with MD Del. Marlon Amprey (Maryland Delegate) to educate them on Justice Reinvestment and introduce the CSG Justice Center-generated data snapshot and how it could help with the criminal justice challenges in their state and open the door to meaningful criminal justice reform conversations. (1 person, representing 1 agency)

2/28: Call with MD Del. Ben Barnes (Maryland Delegate) to educate them on Justice Reinvestment and introduce the CSG Justice Center-generated data snapshot and how it could help with the criminal justice challenges in their state and open the door to meaningful criminal justice reform conversations. (1 person, representing 1 agency)

2/28: Call with MD Del. J. Sandy "Sandy" Bartlett (Maryland Delegate) to educate them on Justice Reinvestment and introduce the CSG Justice Center-generated data snapshots and how it could help with the criminal justice challenges in their state and open the door to meaningful criminal justice reform conversations. (1 person, representing 1 agency)

2/28: Call with MD Del. Mark Chang (Maryland Delegate) to educate them on Justice Reinvestment and introduce the CSG Justice Center-generated data snapshots and how it could help with the criminal justice challenges in their state and open the door to meaningful criminal justice reform conversations. (1 person, representing 1 agency)

2/28: Call with MD Del. Luke Clippinger (Maryland Delegate) to educate them on Justice Reinvestment and introduce the CSG Justice Center-generated data snapshot and how it could help with the criminal justice challenges in their state and open the door to meaningful criminal justice reform conversations. (1 person, representing 1 agency)

2/28: Call with MD Del. Andrea Harrison (Maryland Delegate) to educate them on Justice Reinvestment and introduce the CSG Justice Center-generated data snapshot and how it could help with the criminal justice challenges in their state and open the door to meaningful criminal justice reform conversations. (1 person, representing 1 agency)

2/28: Call with MD Del. R. Julian "Julian" Ivey (Maryland Delegate) to educate them on Justice Reinvestment and introduce the CSG Justice Center-generated data snapshot and how it could help with the criminal justice challenges in their state and open the door to meaningful criminal justice reform conversations. (1 person, representing 1 agency)

2/28: Call with MD Del. Jazz Lewis (Maryland Delegate) to educate them on Justice Reinvestment and introduce the CSG Justice Center-generated data snapshot and how it could help with the criminal justice challenges in their state and open the door to meaningful criminal justice reform conversations. (1 person, representing 1 agency)

2/28: Call with MD Del. Susan McComas (Maryland Delegate) to educate them on Justice Reinvestment and introduce the CSG Justice Center-generated data snapshot and how it could help with the criminal justice challenges in their state and open the door to meaningful criminal justice reform conversations. (1 person, representing 1 agency)

2/28: Call with MD Del. David Moon (Maryland Delegate) to educate them on Justice Reinvestment and introduce the CSG Justice Center-generated data snapshot and how it could help with the criminal justice challenges in their state and open the door to meaningful criminal justice reform conversations. (1 person, representing 1 agency)

2/28: Call with MD Del. April Rose (Maryland Delegate) to educate them on Justice Reinvestment and introduce the CSG Justice Center-generated data snapshot and how it could help with the criminal justice challenges in their state and open the door to meaningful criminal justice reform conversations. (1 person, representing 1 agency)

2/28: Call with MD Del. William Valentine (Maryland Delegate) to educate them on Justice Reinvestment and introduce the CSG Justice Center-generated data snapshot and how it could help with the criminal justice challenges in their state and open the door to meaningful criminal justice reform conversations. (1 person, representing 1 agency)

2/28: Call with MD Del. Nicole Williams (Maryland Delegate) to educate them on Justice Reinvestment and introduce the CSG Justice Center-generated data snapshot and how it could help with the criminal justice challenges in their state and open the door to meaningful criminal justice reform conversations. (1 person, representing 1 agency)

2/28: Call with MD Del. William "Bill" Wivell (Maryland Delegate) to educate them on Justice Reinvestment and introduce the CSG Justice Center-generated data snapshot and how it could help with the criminal justice challenges in their state and open the door to meaningful criminal justice reform conversations. (1 person, representing 1 agency)

2/28: Call with NC Sen. Dan Blue (North Carolina Senator) to educate them on Justice Reinvestment and introduce the CSG Justice Center-generated data snapshot and how it could help with the criminal justice challenges in their state and open the door to meaningful criminal justice reform conversations. (1 person, representing 1 agency)

2/28: Call with NC Sen. Danny "J.R." Britt (North Carolina Senator) to educate them on Justice Reinvestment and introduce the CSG Justice Center-generated data snapshot and how it could help with the criminal justice challenges in their state and open the door to meaningful criminal justice reform conversations. (1 person, representing 1 agency)

2/28: Call with NC Sen. Warren Daniel (North Carolina Senator) to educate them on Justice Reinvestment and introduce the CSG Justice Center-generated data snapshot and how it could help with the criminal justice challenges in their state and open the door to meaningful criminal justice reform conversations. (1 person, representing 1 agency)

2/28: Call with NC Sen. Michael Lee (North Carolina Senator) to educate them on Justice Reinvestment and introduce the CSG Justice Center-generated data snapshot and how it could help with the criminal justice challenges in their state and open the door to meaningful criminal justice reform conversations. (1 person, representing 1 agency)

2/28: Call with NC Sen. Buck Newton (North Carolina Senator) to educate them on Justice Reinvestment and introduce the CSG Justice Center-generated data snapshot and how it could help with the criminal justice challenges in their state and open the door to meaningful criminal justice reform conversations. (1 person, representing 1 agency)

2/28: Call with NC Sen. Paul Newton (North Carolina Senator) to educate them on Justice Reinvestment and introduce the CSG Justice Center-generated data snapshot and how it could help with the criminal justice challenges in their state and open the door to meaningful criminal justice reform conversations. (1 person, representing 1 agency)

2/28: Call with NC Rep. Dean Arp (North Carolina Representative) to educate them on Justice Reinvestment and introduce the CSG Justice Center-generated data snapshot and how it could help with the criminal justice challenges in their state and open the door to meaningful criminal justice reform conversations. (1 person, representing 1 agency)

2/28: Call with NC Rep. Kristin Baker (North Carolina Representative) to educate them on Justice Reinvestment and introduce the CSG Justice Center-generated data snapshot and how it could help with the criminal justice challenges in their state and open the door to meaningful criminal justice reform conversations. (1 person, representing 1 agency)

2/28: Call with NC Rep. Cynthia Ball (North Carolina Representative) to educate them on Justice Reinvestment and introduce the CSG Justice Center-generated data snapshot and how it could help with the criminal justice challenges in their state and open the door to meaningful criminal justice reform conversations. (1 person, representing 1 agency)

2/28: Call with NC Rep. John Bell (North Carolina Representative) to educate them on Justice Reinvestment and introduce the CSG Justice Center-generated data snapshot and how it could help with the criminal justice challenges in their state and open the door to meaningful criminal justice reform conversations. (1 person, representing 1 agency)

2/28: Call with NC Rep. Brian Biggs (North Carolina Representative) to educate them on Justice Reinvestment and introduce the CSG Justice Center-generated data snapshot and how it could help with the criminal justice challenges in their state and open the door to meaningful criminal justice reform conversations. (1 person, representing 1 agency)

2/28: Call with NC Rep. Hugh Blackwell (North Carolina Representative) to educate them on Justice Reinvestment and introduce the CSG Justice Center-generated data snapshot and how it could help with the criminal justice challenges in their state and open the door to meaningful criminal justice reform conversations. (1 person, representing 1 agency)

2/28: Call with NC Rep. Terry Brown (North Carolina Representative) to educate them on Justice Reinvestment and introduce the CSG Justice Center-generated data snapshot and how it could help with the criminal justice challenges in their state and open the door to meaningful criminal justice reform conversations. (1 person, representing 1 agency)

2/28: Call with NC Rep. Tricia Cotham (North Carolina Representative) to educate them on Justice Reinvestment and introduce the CSG Justice Center-generated data snapshot and how it could help with the criminal justice challenges in their state and open the door to meaningful criminal justice reform conversations. (1 person, representing 1 agency)

2/28: Call with NC Rep. Ted Davis (North Carolina Representative) to educate them on Justice Reinvestment and introduce the CSG Justice Center-generated data snapshot and how it could help with the criminal justice challenges in their state and open the door to meaningful criminal justice reform conversations. (1 person, representing 1 agency)

3/1- Video call with Dr. Erin Harbinson (Director, Criminal Justice Research Institute, State of Hawaii Judiciary) to discuss status of data collection for HPA. (2 participants, 1 agency)

3/4- Video call with Christin Johnson (Coordinator, HCSOC), Mark Patterson (Chairman, HCR 23 Task Force), and Dr. Erin Harbinson (Director, Criminal Justice Research Institute, State of Hawaii Judiciary) to discuss and finalize the agenda for upcoming HCR-23 Task Force meeting. (4 participants, 2 Agencies)

3/27: Video call with Pamela Walker [Deputy Secretary of Strategy, Innovation & Analysis, North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (NC DAC)], Felicia Freeman (Analyst, NC DAC), and Jenn Adams (Program Analyst, NC DAC) to discuss questions and feedback regarding the metrics contained in the research document, introduce the new CSG Justice Center staff joining from research, and discuss next steps in the data use agreement process and kickoff presentation. (3 people, 1 agency)

3/28: Call with AL Rep. Russell Bedsole (Alabama Representative) to educate them on Justice Reinvestment and introduce the CSG Justice Center-generated data snapshot and how it could help with the criminal justice challenges in their state and open the door to meaningful criminal justice reform conversations. (1 person, representing 1 agency)

3/28: Call with AL Rep. Jim Hill (Alabama Representative) to educate them on Justice Reinvestment and introduce the CSG Justice Center-generated data snapshot and how it could help with the criminal justice challenges in their state and open the door to meaningful criminal justice reform conversations. (1 person, representing 1 agency)

3/28: Call with AL Rep. Chris England (Alabama Representative) to educate them on Justice Reinvestment and introduce the CSG Justice Center-generated data snapshot and how it could help with the criminal justice challenges in their state and open the door to meaningful criminal justice reform conversations. (1 person, representing 1 agency)

3/28: Call with AL Rep. Thomas Jackson (Alabama Representative) to educate them on Justice Reinvestment and introduce the CSG Justice Center-generated data snapshot and how it could help with the criminal justice challenges in their state and open the door to meaningful criminal justice reform conversations. (1 person, representing 1 agency)

3/28: Call with AL Rep. TaShina "Tashina" Morris (Alabama Representative) to educate them on Justice Reinvestment and introduce the CSG Justice Center-generated data snapshot and how it could help with the criminal justice challenges in their state and open the door to meaningful criminal justice reform conversations. (1 person, representing 1 agency)

3/28: Call with AL Sen. Will Barfoot(Alabama Senator) to educate them on Justice Reinvestment and introduce the CSG Justice Center-generated data snapshot and how it could help with the criminal justice challenges in their state and open the door to meaningful criminal justice reform conversations. (1 person, representing 1 agency)

3/28: Call with AL Sen. Lance Bell (Alabama Senator) to educate them on Justice Reinvestment and introduce the CSG Justice Center-generated data snapshot and how it could help with the criminal justice challenges in their state and open the door to meaningful criminal justice reform conversations. (1 person, representing 1 agency)

3/28: Call with AL Sen. Josh Carnley (Alabama Senator) to educate them on Justice Reinvestment and introduce the CSG Justice Center-generated data snapshot and how it could help with the criminal justice challenges in their state and open the door to meaningful criminal justice reform conversations. (1 person, representing 1 agency)

3/28: Call with AL Sen. Lance Bell (Alabama Senator) to educate them on Justice Reinvestment and introduce the CSG Justice Center-generated data snapshot and how it could help with the criminal justice challenges in their state and open the door to meaningful criminal justice reform conversations. (1 person, representing 1 agency)

3/28: Call with AZ Rep. Selina Bliss (Arizona Representative) to educate them on Justice Reinvestment and introduce the CSG Justice Center-generated data snapshot and how it could help with the criminal justice challenges in their state and open the door to meaningful criminal justice reform conversations. (1 person, representing 1 agency)

3/28: Call with AZ Sen. Eva Burch (Arizona Senator) to educate them on Justice Reinvestment and introduce the CSG Justice Center-generated data snapshot and how it could help with the criminal justice challenges in their state and open the door to meaningful criminal justice reform conversations. (1 person, representing 1 agency)

3/28: Call with AZ Sen. John Kavanagh (Arizona Senator) to educate them on Justice Reinvestment and introduce the CSG Justice Center-generated data snapshot and how it could help with the criminal justice challenges in their state and open the door to meaningful criminal justice reform conversations. (1 person, representing 1 agency)

3/28: Call with AZ Sen. Thomas "T.J." Shope (Arizona Senator) to educate them on Justice Reinvestment and introduce the CSG Justice Center-generated data snapshot and how it could help with the criminal justice challenges in their state and open the door to meaningful criminal justice reform conversations. (1 person, representing 1 agency)

3/28: Call with FL Rep. Randall "Randy" Maggard (Florida Representative) to educate them on Justice Reinvestment and introduce the CSG Justice Center-generated data snapshot and how it could help with the criminal justice challenges in their state and open the door to meaningful criminal justice reform conversations. (1 person, representing 1 agency)

3/28: Call with ID Sen. C. Scott Grow (Idaho Senator) to educate them on Justice Reinvestment and introduce the CSG Justice Center-generated data snapshot and how it could help with the criminal justice challenges in their state and open the door to meaningful criminal justice reform conversations. (1 person, representing 1 agency)

3/28: Call with ID Sen. Carl J. Bjerke (Idaho Senator) to educate them on Justice Reinvestment and introduce the CSG Justice Center-generated data snapshot and how it could help with the criminal justice challenges in their state and open the door to meaningful criminal justice reform conversations. (1 person, representing 1 agency)

4/9: Video call with Allen Godfrey (Contractor) to discuss the scope of North Carolina’s JRI Assessment Center (JAC) project and the opportunity for contract work as part of the qualitative assessment. (1 participants, 1 agency)

4/15: Video call with Pamela Ferguson-Brey (Executive Director, Hawaii Victim Compensation) and Randi Barretto (Special Projects, Mass Violence Project, Hawaii Victim Compensation) to discuss victim perspectives on Hawaii Parole Authority minimum setting and expressed interest in more victim services and resources. (2 participants, 1 agency)

4/22: Video call with Jenn Adams (Program Analyst, NC DAC), Felicia Freeman (Analyst, NC DAC), and Atlanta Steagall (IT Security & Compliance Specialist, NC DAC) to walk through the scope of the project and the IT requirements for the quantitative analysis. North Carolina representatives explained the vendor form process and brainstormed solutions for how to address challenges with the technical requirements for the project. (3 participants, 1 agency)

4/25: Video call with Ehren Meister (Director of Strategic Management, NC DAC), Felicia Freeman (Analyst, NC DAC), and Jenn Adams (Program Analyst, NC DAC) to discuss the background and overview of the project, the project timeline, and next steps. (3 participants, 1 agency)

4/29: Video call with Christin Johnson (Coordinator, Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission) (HCSOC), Mark Patterson (Chairman, House Concurrent Resolution (HCR) 23 Task Force), and Dr. Erin Harbinson, (Director, Criminal Justice Research Institute, State of Hawaii Judiciary) to review the outcomes of the March HCR 23 Task Force gathering and strategize for the upcoming June task force meeting. During the discussion, CSG Justice Center staff previewed the presentation slated for the June meeting, receiving valuable feedback from the HCSOC. (5 participants, 2 agencies)

4/22: Call with AZ Sen. John Kavanagh (Arizona Senator) to educate him on Justice Reinvestment and introduce the CSG Justice Center-generated data snapshot and how it could help with the criminal justice challenges in the state and open the door to meaningful criminal justice reform conversations. (1 person, representing 1 agency)

4/29: Call with Grace Philips, Chief Counsel for the New Mexico Association of Counties, to educate her on Justice Reinvestment and introduce the CSG Justice Center-generated data snapshot and how it could help with the criminal justice challenges in the state and open the door to meaningful criminal justice reform conversations. (1 person, representing 1 agency)

4/29: Call with ID Rep. Heather Scott (Idaho Representative) to educate her on Justice Reinvestment and introduce the CSG Justice Center-generated data snapshot and how it could help with the criminal justice challenges in the state and open the door to meaningful criminal justice reform conversations. (1 person, representing 1 agency)

4/29: Call with ID Rep. Bruce Skaug (Idaho Representative) to educate him on Justice Reinvestment and introduce the CSG Justice Center-generated data snapshot and how it could help with the criminal justice challenges in the state and open the door to meaningful criminal justice reform conversations. (1 person, representing 1 agency)

4/29: Call with ID Rep. Wendy Horman (Idaho Representative) to educate her on Justice Reinvestment and introduce the CSG Justice Center-generated data snapshot and how it could help with the criminal justice challenges in the state and open the door to meaningful criminal justice reform conversations. (1 person, representing 1 agency)

4/29: Call with ID Rep. Steven Miller (Idaho Representative) to educate him on Justice Reinvestment and introduce the CSG Justice Center-generated data snapshot and how it could help with the criminal justice challenges in the state and open the door to meaningful criminal justice reform conversations. (1 person, representing 1 agency)

4/29: Call with ID Sen. Daniel Foreman (Idaho Senator) to educate him on Justice Reinvestment and introduce the CSG Justice Center-generated data snapshot and how it could help with the criminal justice challenges in the state and open the door to meaningful criminal justice reform conversations. (1 person, representing 1 agency)

4/29: Call with ID Sen. Todd Lakey (Idaho Senator) to educate him on Justice Reinvestment and introduce the CSG Justice Center-generated data snapshot and how it could help with the criminal justice challenges in the state and open the door to meaningful criminal justice reform conversations. (1 person, representing 1 agency)

4/29: Call with KS Rep. Avery Anderson (Kansas Representative) to educate them on Justice Reinvestment and introduce the CSG Justice Center-generated data snapshot and how it could help with the criminal justice challenges in the state and open the door to meaningful criminal justice reform conversations. (1 person, representing 1 agency)

5/8: Video call with Ehren Meister (Director of Strategic Management, NC DAC), Naomi Casey (Executive Assistant, NC DAC), and Felicia Freeman (Analyst, NC DAC) to outline logistics for the future site visit and focus groups. (3 participants, 1 agency)

5/13: Video call with Christin Johnson (Coordinator, Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission Mark Patterson, (Chairman, House Concurrent Resolution [HCR] 23 Task Force), Cara Compani (Reentry & Diversion Oversight Specialist, [HCSOC]), Honorable Ronald Ibarra (Retired Circuit Court Judge in 1989; (Commissioner, [HCSOC]) Dr. Erin Harbinson, (Director, Criminal Justice Research Institute; State of Hawaii Judiciary). The purpose of the meeting was for the CSG Justice Center staff to discuss the agenda for the HCR 23 task force meeting slated for June, receiving valuable feedback from the HCSOC. (5 participants, 2 agencies)

5/13: Video call with JRI NBOP monthly meeting with Margarita Parker (Research Specialist, CNA Corporation), Alexandra Adams (Data Analyst, Nebraska Board of Parole), Julie Micek (Director, Nebraska Board of Parole), Kelsey Hansen (Victim Services, Nebraska Board of Parole), and Tara Richards (Associate Professor, University of Nebraska at Omaha) to discuss updates about the JRI Assessment Center proposal and next steps with NDCS and NBOP. (5 participants, 3 agencies)

5/13: Video call with Andy Barbee to discuss historical trends and work during the 2011 North Carolina JRA process. (1 participant, 1 agency)

5/14: Video call with Allen Godfrey (Contractor) to discuss the assessment and focus group process for the onsite visit. (1 participant, 1 agency)

5/16: Video call with Felicia Freeman (Analyst, NC DAC) and Jenn Adams (Program Analyst, NC DAC) to review the vendor form and DUA content and discuss the process for approval in NC DAC, as well as the preliminary elements of the initial data pull for quantitative analysis. (2 participants, 1 agency)

5/17: Video call with FL Sen. Ben Albritton(Florida Senator) to educate him on Justice Reinvestment and introduce the CSG Justice Center-generated data snapshot and how it could help with the criminal justice challenges in the state and open the door to meaningful criminal justice reform conversations. (1 person, representing 1 agency)

5/17: Call with CA Assemb. Chris Holden(California Assemblyman) to educate them on Justice Reinvestment and introduce the CSG Justice Center-generated data snapshot and how it could help with the criminal justice challenges in the state and open the door to meaningful criminal justice reform conversations. (1 person, representing 1 agency)

5/17: Call with CO Sen. Dylan Roberts(Colorado Senator) to educate him on Justice Reinvestment and introduce the CSG Justice Center-generated data snapshot and how it could help with the criminal justice challenges in the state and open the door to meaningful criminal justice reform conversations. (1 person, representing 1 agency)

5/17: Call with CT Rep. Gregory "Greg" Howard(Connecticut Representative) to educate him on Justice Reinvestment and introduce the CSG Justice Center-generated data snapshot and how it could help with the criminal justice challenges in the state and open the door to meaningful criminal justice reform conversations. (1 person, representing 1 agency)

5/17: Call with CT Sen. Paul Cicarella(Connecticut Senator) to educate him on Justice Reinvestment and introduce the CSG Justice Center-generated data snapshot and how it could help with the criminal justice challenges in the state and open the door to meaningful criminal justice reform conversations. (1 person, representing 1 agency)

5/17: Call with CT Sen. Mae Flexer(Connecticut Senator) to educate him on Justice Reinvestment and introduce the CSG Justice Center-generated data snapshot and how it could help with the criminal justice challenges in the state and open the door to meaningful criminal justice reform conversations. (1 person, representing 1 agency)

5/17: Call with CT Sen. John Kissel(Connecticut Senator) to educate him on Justice Reinvestment and introduce the CSG Justice Center-generated data snapshot and how it could help with the criminal justice challenges in the state and open the door to meaningful criminal justice reform conversations. (1 person, representing 1 agency)

5/17: Call with CT Sen. Cathy Osten(Connecticut Senator) to educate him on Justice Reinvestment and introduce the CSG Justice Center-generated data snapshot and how it could help with the criminal justice challenges in the state and open the door to meaningful criminal justice reform conversations. (1 person, representing 1 agency)

5/17: Call with FL Rep. Robert "Chuck" Brannan(Florida Representative) to educate him on Justice Reinvestment and introduce the CSG Justice Center-generated data snapshot and how it could help with the criminal justice challenges in the state and open the door to meaningful criminal justice reform conversations. (1 person, representing 1 agency)

5/17: Call with FL Rep. Randall "Randy" Maggard(Florida Representative) to educate him on Justice Reinvestment and introduce the CSG Justice Center-generated data snapshot and how it could help with the criminal justice challenges in the state and open the door to meaningful criminal justice reform conversations. (1 person, representing 1 agency)

5/17: Call with FL Rep. David "Dave" Smith(Florida Representative) to educate him on Justice Reinvestment and introduce the CSG Justice Center-generated data snapshot and how it could help with the criminal justice challenges in the state and open the door to meaningful criminal justice reform conversations. (1 person, representing 1 agency)

5/17: Call with FL Sen. Doug Broxson(Florida Senator) to educate him on Justice Reinvestment and introduce the CSG Justice Center-generated data snapshot and how it could help with the criminal justice challenges in the state and open the door to meaningful criminal justice reform conversations. (1 person, representing 1 agency)

5/17: Call with FL Sen. Clay Yarborough(Florida Senator) to educate him on Justice Reinvestment and introduce the CSG Justice Center-generated data snapshot and how it could help with the criminal justice challenges in the state and open the door to meaningful criminal justice reform conversations. (1 person, representing 1 agency)

5/17: Call with GA Rep. J. "J" Collins(Georgia Representative) to educate him on Justice Reinvestment and introduce the CSG Justice Center-generated data snapshot and how it could help with the criminal justice challenges in the state and open the door to meaningful criminal justice reform conversations. (1 person, representing 1 agency)

5/17: Call with GA Rep. Tyler Smith(Georgia Representative) to educate him on Justice Reinvestment and introduce the CSG Justice Center-generated data snapshot and how it could help with the criminal justice challenges in the state and open the door to meaningful criminal justice reform conversations. (1 person, representing 1 agency)

5/17: Call with GA Sen. John Albers(Georgia Senator) to educate him on Justice Reinvestment and introduce the CSG Justice Center-generated data snapshot and how it could help with the criminal justice challenges in the state and open the door to meaningful criminal justice reform conversations. (1 person, representing 1 agency)

5/17: Call with GA Sen. Randy Robertson(Georgia Senator) to educate him on Justice Reinvestment and introduce the CSG Justice Center-generated data snapshot and how it could help with the criminal justice challenges in the state and open the door to meaningful criminal justice reform conversations. (1 person, representing 1 agency)

5/17: Call with ID Sen. C. Scott Grow(Idaho Senator) to educate him on Justice Reinvestment and introduce the CSG Justice Center-generated data snapshot and how it could help with the criminal justice challenges in the state and open the door to meaningful criminal justice reform conversations. (1 person, representing 1 agency)

5/17: Call with ID Sen. Carl J. Bjerke(Idaho Senator) to educate him on Justice Reinvestment and introduce the CSG Justice Center-generated data snapshot and how it could help with the criminal justice challenges in the state and open the door to meaningful criminal justice reform conversations. (1 person, representing 1 agency)

5/17: Call with KS Rep. Shannon Francis(Kansas Representative) to educate him on Justice Reinvestment and introduce the CSG Justice Center-generated data snapshot and how it could help with the criminal justice challenges in the state and open the door to meaningful criminal justice reform conversations. (1 person, representing 1 agency)

5/23: Video call with Ehren Meister (Director of Strategic Management, NC DAC), Naomi Casey (Executive Assistant, NC DAC), Felicia Freeman (Analyst, NC DAC), and Jenn Adams (Program Analyst, NC DAC) to review the site visit schedule and focus group participants, as well as discuss where the DUA is in the NC DAC review process. (4 participants, 1 agency)

5/29: Video call with Rob Jeffreys (Director, Nebraska Department of Correctional Services), Roselyn Cotton (Chair, Nebraska Board of Parole), and Dawn Renee Smith (Deputy Director, Rehabilitative Services, Nebraska Department of Correctional Services,) to discuss project kickoff, project timeline, next steps, and scope of work. (3 participants, 2 agencies)

5/30: Video call with, Mark Patterson, (Chairman, House Concurrent Resolution (HCR) 23 Task Force), Cara Compani (Reentry & Diversion Oversight Specialist, HCSOC), Tommy Johnson (Director, Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (DCR)) Dr. Erin Harbinson, (Director, Criminal Justice Research Institute, State of Hawaii Judiciary). During the discussion, the CSG Justice Center discussed the agenda for the HCR 23 task force meeting slated for June, receiving valuable feedback from DCR. (5 participants, 2 agencies)

6/4: Video call with Mark Patterson, (Chairman, House Concurrent Resolution (HCR) 23 Task Force), Cara Compani (Reentry & Diversion Oversight Specialist, HCSOC), and Fred Hyun (Chairman, Hawaii Parole Authority (HPA)). During the discussion, the CSG Justice Center discussed the agenda for the HCR 23 task force meeting slated on June 6th, receiving valuable feedback from HPA. (3 participants, 2 agencies)

6/11: Video call with Rob Jeffreys (Director, Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS)), Roselyn Cotton (Chair, Nebraska Board of Parole (NPOB)), and Dawn Renee Smith (Deputy Director, Rehabilitative Services, Nebraska Department of Correctional Services) and additional NBOP members, to discuss LB 631 – Section 48. NBOP provided an overview of next steps for the Parole School Sessions regarding the parole process. NBOP discussed possible facilities and projected attendance for these sessions, as well as a brief outline of their project plan for implementation of LB631: Community Work Release and Reentry Centers Act. (7 participants, 2 agencies)

6/13: Video call with Jenn Adams (Program Analyst, NC DAC) and Felicia Freeman (Analyst, NC DAC) to discuss the status of the DUA and the plan to conduct virtual focus groups over the coming weeks. (2 participants, 1 agency)

6/17: Video call with consultants: Audrey Cress (Statewide Recruitment Manager, Office of Personnel Services, Kansas), Richard Sparaco (Ret. Executive Director, Connecticut Board of Pardons and Parole), and Julie Kempker (Ret. Director, Division of Probation and Parole, Missouri Department of Corrections), to discuss project timeline, next steps, and scope of work. (3 participants, 3 Agencies)

6/17: Call with FL Rep. David "Dave" Smith (Florida Representative) to educate them on Justice Reinvestment and introduce the CSG Justice Center-generated data snapshot and how it could help with the criminal justice challenges in the state and open the door to meaningful criminal justice reform conversations. (1 person, representing 1 agency)

6/17: Call with FL Rep. Keith Truenow (Florida Representative) to educate them on Justice Reinvestment and introduce the CSG Justice Center-generated data snapshot and how it could help with the criminal justice challenges in the state and open the door to meaningful criminal justice reform conversations. (1 person, representing 1 agency)

6/17: Call with FL Rep. Susan Valdes (Florida Representative) to educate them on Justice Reinvestment and introduce the CSG Justice Center-generated data snapshot and how it could help with the criminal justice challenges in the state and open the door to meaningful criminal justice reform conversations. (1 person, representing 1 agency)

6/18: Video call with Dr. Erin Harbinson, (Director, Criminal Justice Research Institute, State of Hawaii Judiciary (CJRI)) and Samuel Choi (Research Analyst, CJRI, State of Hawaii Judiciary) to discuss status on data collection for HPA and next steps for presenting data. (2 participants, 1 agency)

6/18: Call with FL Sen. Ben Albritton (Florida Senator) to educate them on Justice Reinvestment and introduce the CSG Justice Center-generated data snapshot and how it could help with the criminal justice challenges in the state and open the door to meaningful criminal justice reform conversations. (1 person, representing 1 agency)

6/18: Call with FL Sen. Jennifer Bradley (Florida Senator) to educate them on Justice Reinvestment and introduce the CSG Justice Center-generated data snapshot and how it could help with the criminal justice challenges in the state and open the door to meaningful criminal justice reform conversations. (1 person, representing 1 agency)

6/18: Call with FL Sen. Doug Broxson (Florida Senator) to educate them on Justice Reinvestment and introduce the CSG Justice Center-generated data snapshot and how it could help with the criminal justice challenges in the state and open the door to meaningful criminal justice reform conversations. (1 person, representing 1 agency)

6/18: Call with CO Rep. Jennifer Bacon (Colorado Representative) to educate them on Justice Reinvestment and introduce the CSG Justice Center-generated data snapshot and how it could help with the criminal justice challenges in the state and open the door to meaningful criminal justice reform conversations. (1 person, representing 1 agency)

6/18: Call with CO Rep. Mike Weissman (Colorado Representative) to educate them on Justice Reinvestment and introduce the CSG Justice Center-generated data snapshot and how it could help with the criminal justice challenges in the state and open the door to meaningful criminal justice reform conversations. (1 person, representing 1 agency)

6/19: Call with CO Sen. Bob Gardner (Colorado Senator) to educate them on Justice Reinvestment and introduce the CSG Justice Center-generated data snapshot and how it could help with the criminal justice challenges in the state and open the door to meaningful criminal justice reform conversations. (1 person, representing 1 agency)

6/19: Call with CO Sen. Julie Gonzales (Colorado Senator) to educate them on Justice Reinvestment and introduce the CSG Justice Center-generated data snapshot and how it could help with the criminal justice challenges in the state and open the door to meaningful criminal justice reform conversations. (1 person, representing 1 agency)

6/19: Call with CO Sen. Dylan Roberts (Florida Senator) to educate them on Justice Reinvestment and introduce the CSG Justice Center-generated data snapshot and how it could help with the criminal justice challenges in the state and open the door to meaningful criminal justice reform conversations. (1 person, representing 1 agency)

6/19: Call with FL Sen. Clay Yarborough (Florida Senator) to educate them on Justice Reinvestment and introduce the CSG Justice Center-generated data snapshot and how it could help with the criminal justice challenges in the state and open the door to meaningful criminal justice reform conversations. (1 person, representing 1 agency)

6/20: Video call with Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission (HCSOC) public meeting with Cara Compani (Reentry & Diversion Oversight Specialist, HCSOC), Mark Patterson, (Chairman, HCSOC), Honorable Michael Town (Commissioner, HCSOC), Martha Torney (Commissioner, HCSOC) and members of the community. During the meeting, HCSOC members provided their monthly coordinator report and Tommy Johnson (Director, Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation) provided a brief monthly update on current operations. (5 participants, 2 agencies)

6/26: Video call with CSG Justice Center staff and the following consultants: Audrey Cress (Statewide Recruitment Manager, Office of Personnel Services, Kansas), Richard Sparaco (Ret. Executive Director, Connecticut Board of Pardons and Parole), and Julie Kempker ( Ret. Director, Division of Probation and Parole , Missouri Department of Corrections), to discuss project timeline, next steps, and scope of work. During this call the project team discussed strategies and possible challenges moving forward and navigating relationships within the state across both agencies. (3 participants, 3 agencies)

6/27 - Video call with Felicia Freeman (Analyst, NC DAC), Jenn Adams (Program Analyst, NC DAC) and Ehren Meister (Director of Strategic Management, NC DAC) to discuss progress on the DUA, outreach conducted for scheduling virtual focus groups, timeline of the project, and a tentative plan to present preliminary and final data findings in the future. (3 participants, 1 agency)