Equipment/Technology

Objective 1: Use the hub and spoke model to engage all necessary and appropriate subject matter expertise to support Justice Counts design and implementation._(Partners)_ 30 calls with 42 people from 21 agencies
7/12: Call with Jay Gould (Major) with the Genesee County, MI Sheriff's Department and Kristi Barksdale (Project Manager) from the National Sheriff's Association to provide a publisher demo, discuss project updates and talk about agency recruitment. (2 people, representing 2 agencies)_

Objective 2: Continuously review the metrics, technology, solution for states, and related resources and refine as needed._(Metrics and TIGs/ Publisher Updates)__15 calls with 15 people from 13 agenciesÊ
9/17- Call with Lili Dworkin (lead engineer, Recidiviz), Nichelle Hall (developer, Recidiviz) to discuss enhancements to the API to support dashboard deployment._Ê
9/26 - Call with Lili Dworkin (lead engineer, Recidiviz), Nichelle Hall (developer, Recidiviz) to discuss enhancements to the API to support dashboard deployment._Ê

Objective 3: Promote Justice Counts with the goal of increasing participation and support._(Developing Promotional Materials and Conference Appearances)_3 calls with 7 people from 5 agenciesÊ
7/12: Call with State Senator DeMora (OH) and Director Ruchelle Pride (Franklin County Board of Commissioners Office of Justice Policy & Programs) (2 agencies, 2 participants)__Ê
8/1/24 Meeting with Allison C. Pierre, Esq. (Founder and CEO of Innovation Prosecution Consulting) to introduce the project and discuss future collaborations. (1 person representing 1 agency).Ê

Objective 9: Provide structured, ongoing support up to 15 Category 1 grantee states and support the field. (IG States/ Vendor and Automation)_58 calls with 157 people from 117 agenciesÊ
ÊArizona 30 calls with 60 people from 35 agenciesÊ
7/11: Call with Matt Bileski (Data Program Manager) and Molly Edwards (Public Information Officer) from the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission to discuss recruitment._(2 people representing 1 agency)Ê

Objective 7: Facilitate the adoption and implementation of Justice Counts in additional states. (Light Touch States)_119 calls with 155 people from 110 agenciesÊ
Arkansas 3 calls with 4 people from 3 agenciesÊ
7/25: Call with Sterling Penix (Coordinator for Criminal Detention Facilities Review with the Department of Public Safety) to prepare for an upcoming presentation. (1 person representing 1 agency)_Ê

7/9: Video call with Katie Zafft (Manager, CJI), Abigail Strait (Manager, CJI), and Maureen Flanagan (Policy Specialist, CJI) to discuss project updates, the review process for the state briefs, and updates to website content.

Opportunity for agencies to engage with subject-matter experts and peers to discuss current practices in contraband cellphone interdiction and exchange insights.

The team was invited by the American Correctional Association to deliver a presentation on contraband cellphone-related challenges and the latest developments to combat these at their summer conference in August 2024. The presentation was well-attended by correctional practitioners in the US and other countries, researchers, and students. Attendees were offered an opportunity for in-person light touch TTA following the presentation, with several practitioners meeting with members of the project team regarding questions about interdiction practices and technology implementation.

From July 1 to December 31, 2024, the TTA team provided targeted training and technical assistance to site-based grantees via email. These communications focused on key areas such as program implementation, removing barriers to successful program completion, connecting sites to valuable resources, sharing best and promising practices, and fostering community connections. Specifically, the emails emphasized strategies for building relationships with law enforcement, first responders, and healthcare providers to enhance program outcomes and community impact.

PREA stakeholders planning to attend the American Correctional Association (ACA) summer conference in Nashville, TN were invited to join the PREA Management Office (PMO) and the National PREA Resource Center (PRC) for a convening held on Saturday morning, August 17, to discuss hot topics and issues in PREA. This meeting was held on site at the Music City Center during the ACA conference.