txsmartsupervision

10 in person meetings in December with 17 participants representing 2 agencies.
Objective 2: Technology Development Technical Assistance

12/9/24: In-person meeting with Linde Hoffman (State Engagement Manager, Recidiviz), Sophie Pepin (Senior Data Analyst, Recidiviz), and Jonathan "Scott" Brinly (Parole Officer, TDCJ) to discuss their use of supervision level downgrade, early discharge and annual reporting to better structure Recidiviz's tool. (3 participants, representing 2 agencies)

Objective 2: Technology Development Technical Assistance
1 video conference in July with 7 participants representing 2 agencies.

Objective 1:ÊIndividualized Technical Assistance to GranteesÊ
1 phone call in August with 1 participant representing 1 agency.
áÊÊÊÊÊÊÊ8/13/24: Monthly TA call with Angelica Rodriguez (Assistance Section Director, TDCJ) to discuss progress on goals and objectives.Ê(1 participant, representing 1 agency)
Ê1 phone call in September with 1 participant representing 1 agency.
áÊÊÊÊÊÊÊ9/10/24: Monthly TA call with Lela Smith (Section Director, TDCJ) to discuss progress on goals and objectives.Ê(1 participant, representing 1 agency)

Objective 1: Individualized Technical Assistance to Grantees

Objective 2: Technology Development Technical Assistance

In December, the Recidiviz team conducted a site visit to San Antonio and Temple, TX to gain feedback from parole officers regarding the technology tool, as well as learn how staff utilize supervision level downgrades, early discharges, and annual reporting to support their clients. The team shared their findings with TDCJ leadership and determined the next steps for the tool rollout.

Objective 1: Individualized Technical Assistance to Grantees
In November, TDCJ reported that they successfully graduated 29 participants from cohort 5 on October 29 and 23 graduates from cohort 6 on November 7. TDCJ reported that since its implementation in April 2024, graduated 116 participants have successfully from the Anger Management on Parole program.

Objective 2: Technology Development Technical Assistance
In November, the Recidiviz team continued to ingest TDCJ data and met with the TDCJ IT team to ask questions and confirm that they met TDCJ's cybersecurity requirements.
A TDCJ Parole District Director will act as a conduit between Recidiviz and Parole Officers who will serve as "trusted testers" for UXR when the tool pilot is launched.

In October, TDCJ reported they successfully filled the vacant Community Corrections Officer (CCO) position. The selected applicant began on October 1, 2024, and is currently shadowing the CCO facilitating cohorts five and 6 of the Anger Management on Parole program. . The new applicant will receive their caseload during the next cycle of programming offered.

In October, the Recidiviz team continued to ingest TDCJ data and met with the TDCJ IT team to ask questions and request additional data to fully support the Recidiviz tools.

The Recidiviz team also met with TDCJ's research director to hear his perspective on the project's progress.

Objective 1: Individualized Technical Assistance to Grantees In September, TDCJ conducted interviews and selected an applicant for the vacant Community Corrections Officer (CCO) position. The selected applicant is currently going through a background check process. CSG Justice Center staff continued the discussion surrounding the purchasing of the GoTo Webinar software. TDCJ reports that they have finalized the purchasing order through the state, yet there's been a lapse in communication from GoTo Webinar regarding the installation date.