49 video calls and 20 phone calls from July - December 2024 with 195 participants, representing 89 agenciesObjective 8: Educate policymakers about how JRI can help address their stateÕ most pressing needs and assess the readiness of interested states.July7/1: CSG Justice Center staff met with Mark Patterson, Cara Compani to discuss the upcoming HCR 23 Task Force meeting on July 22. (2 participants, 2 agencies)7/2: Video call with Richard Sparaco and Julie Kempker to discuss coordinating efforts between NDCS and the NBOP. (2 participants, 2 agencies)7/2: Video call with Mike Daniska and Justin Davis to discuss legislative outreach. (2 participants, 1 agency)7/3: Video call with Pamela Ferguson-Brey to discuss strategies from a crime victimÕs perspective. (1 participant, 1 agency)7/3: Virtual focus group with Monica Stewart, Sherri Cook, and Chavela House to gather information on JRA policies. (3 participants, 1 agency)7/9: Video call with Rob Jeffreys, Roselyn Cotton, Dawn Renee Smith, and Richard Sparaco to discuss parole readiness and reentry. (4 participants, 4 agencies)7/11: Video call with Jenn Adams and Felicia Freeman to discuss updates on the DUA status. (2 participants, 1 agency)7/15: Virtual focus group with Sheila Moore, Lewis Adams, and Shawn Owens to gather information on JRA policies. (3 participants, 1 agency)7/16: Video call with Julie Kempker to prepare for the upcoming call on July 22nd. (1 participant, 1 agency)7/17: Virtual focus group with Keona Rowe, Daniel Attaway, and Alex Kachellek to gather information on JRA policies. (3 participants, 1 agency)7/22: Video call regarding the transition of parole supervision under the NDCS. (5 participants, 3 agencies)7/22: CSG Justice Center staff attended HCR 23 Task Force meeting with 18 participants from various agencies. (18 participants, 17 agencies)7/23: Video call with Justin Davis to receive updates on the legislative session. (1 participant, 1 agency)7/24: Video call with Mark Patterson and Cara Compani to debrief the July 22nd HCR 23 Task Force meeting. (2 participants, 1 agency)7/25: Video call with Karen Buck to discuss evidence-based practices. (1 participant, 1 agency)7/25: Video call with Felicia Freeman, Jenn Adams, and Ehren Meister to discuss data updates. (3 participants, 1 agency)7/31: Phone call with FL. Rep. Webster Barnaby to introduce Justice Reinvestment data. (1 participant, 1 agency) August8/2: Meeting with Danny Murphy and Conrad Lucas to discuss the Justice Reinvestment Initiative. (2 participants, 1 agency)8/5: Meeting with Rebecca Hildebrand, Tina Desmond, Bryan Arthur, Catie Clark, and Patrick Mirandy to discuss the Justice Reinvestment initiative. (5 participants, 2 agencies)8/6: Meeting with Diane Sabatka-Rine and Dawn Renee Smith to discuss the upcoming site visit. (2 participants, 1 agency)8/8: Meeting with Felicia Freeman to discuss project updates. (1 participant, 1 agency)8/12: Meeting with Danny Murphy to discuss project staffing changes. (1 participant, 1 agency)8/12: Meeting with Roselyn Cotton to prepare for the upcoming site visit. (1 participant, 1 agency)8/22: Meeting with Conrad Lucas to discuss project involvement. (1 participant, 1 agency)8/22: Meeting with the NBOPÕs Parole School to observe curriculum effectiveness. (1 participant, 1 agency)8/22: Meeting with Felicia Freeman to outline next steps. (1 participant, 1 agency)8/23: Meeting with Tier McCullough, Sandra Wilkness, and Elaine Chhean to introduce the Justice Reinvestment Initiative. (3 participants, 1 agency)8/28: Meeting with Justin Davis to discuss future meetings. (1 participant, 1 agency) September9/2: Video call with Christin Johnson, Cara Compani, and others to discuss data collection findings. (5 participants, 2 agencies)9/4: Phone call with Justin Davis to discuss meeting goals for the site visit. (1 participant, 1 agency)9/5: Video call with Felicia Freeman and Jenn Adams to review project progress. (2 participants, 1 agency)9/9: Phone call with Justin Davis to discuss topics for the site visit. (1 participant, 1 agency)9/10: Video call with the Nebraska Board of Parole to observe curriculum effectiveness. (7 participants, 1 agency)9/11: Phone call with Justin Davis to confirm the site visit schedule. (1 participant, 1 agency)9/12: Video call for the final HCR 23 Task Force meeting with Dr. Erin Harbinson to present findings. (22 participants, 13 agencies)9/26: Video call with Christin Johnson, Cara Compani, Mark Patterson, and others to provide monthly updates. (12 participants, 4 agencies)9/26: Video call with Dawn Renee Smith and Janee Pannkuk to review decision-making processes. (2 participants, 1 agency)9/26: Video call with Felicia Freeman, Jenn Adams, and Bill Pevey to discuss project updates. (3 participants, 1 agency) October10/2: Zoom Meeting with Debbie Richmond to receive a demonstration of DCRÕs Staffing Dashboard. (1 participant, 1 agency)10/11: Phone call with Jeff Locke to review feedback on the preliminary findings presentation. (1 participant, 1 agency)10/15: Zoom Meeting with Dr. Matt Christiansen to discuss the West Virginia project. (1 participant, 1 agency)10/24: Video call with Felicia Freeman and Bill Pevey to discuss feedback on the preliminary presentation. (2 participants, 1 agency)10/25: Phone call with Keith Hoover to discuss Day Reporting Centers. (1 participant, 1 agency)10/29: Phone call with Janee Pannkuk to discuss logistics for focus groups. (1 participant, 1 agency)10/30: Phone call with Doug Buffington to discuss the West Virginia project. (1 participant, 1 agency)10/31: Video call with Felicia Freeman and Jenn Adams to review findings from the final data analysis. (2 participants, 1 agency) November11/5: Meeting with Mark Patterson to discuss the report to the Hawaii Legislature. (1 participant, 1 agency)11/5: Virtual meeting with project team consultants to discuss recommendations for the final report. (2 participants, 2 agencies)11/5: Virtual meeting with Tracy Felker to discuss training and staff development. (1 participant, 1 agency)11/6: Zoom meeting with WVBHPA to learn about the behavioral health landscape in WV. (1 participant, 1 agency)11/8: Virtual CSS client focus group with 16 CSS clients to discuss their experiences on parole. (16 participants, 1 agency)11/12: Virtual meeting with Julie Kempker to debrief the focus group discussion. (1 participant, 1 agency)11/13: Virtual CSS client focus group with 20 CSS clients to discuss their experiences on parole. (20 participants, 1 agency)11/13: Phone call with Justin Davis and Mike Daniska to discuss logistics for a future site visit. (2 participants, 1 agency)11/14: Virtual CSS staff focus group with 10 parole supervision officers. (10 participants, 1 agency)11/14: Video call with Felicia Freeman and Bill Pevey to discuss findings and schedules. (2 participants, 1 agency)11/15: Phone call with Justin Davis and Mike Daniska to discuss key legislative filing dates. (2 participants, 1 agency)11/22: Phone call with Doug Buffington to discuss the executive order. (1 participant, 1 agency)11/25: Phone call with Doug Buffington to clarify timing of the executive order. (1 participant, 1 agency)11/26: Virtual NDCS institutional focus group with 20 incarcerated individuals to discuss reentry experiences. (20 participants, 1 agency) December12/04: Video call with Justin Davis and Mike Daniska to review the final presentation. (2 participants, 1 agency)12/09: Zoom Meeting with FWD.US and Capitol Resources LLC to share updates on the WV project. (5 participants, 2 agencies)12/09: Zoom Meeting with WVAAPP to discuss behavioral health challenges in WV. (5 participants, 1 agency)12/18: Video call with James Markham to discuss JRA policies implementation. (1 participant, 1 agency)12/19: Video call with Felicia Freeman and Jenn Adams to review additional analysis results. (2 participants, 1 agency)
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