Pretrial Detention and Supervision

Objective 1: Develop standards for local jurisdictions and state criminal justice agencies that will result in data being accurately and comprehensively aggregated at the state and national levels. (Tier 2 metrics and TIGs)
In July, CSG Justice Center staff completed the analysis of the Tier 2 public feedback and began formatting it into a series of recommendations that the subcommittees will consider in their next meeting.?

Objective 5: Develop and run a national campaign to educate criminal justice agency leaders, policymakers, and the public about the Justice Counts metrics. (Website Work)
In July, CSG Justice Center staff worked towards finalizing the design of the prison dashboard for BJA approval.?CSG's Research Division also took steps to create an internal data visualization team that will work to make dashboards and data stories happen quickly and internally.?

Objective 6: Provide intensive TA to 10 states, supporting the adoption and use of the Justice Counts metrics to drive decision-making. (Founding State Work)

Objective 2: Develop tools and make them available to states and other interested jurisdictions (publisher).
Work for this objective is now complete with the development and implementation of the Justice Counts Publisher.

The second session of the Reducing Housing Barriers to Jail Diversion Community of Practice introduced participants to diversion opportunities that can occur before people ever come into contact with the courts through community-led and law enforcement efforts. Participants had the opportunity to discuss their experiences engaging in these kinds of efforts previously and learned how they can practically apply the Zero Returns to Homelessness initiative to support these efforts in the future.

The third and final session of the Reducing Housing Barriers to Jail Diversion Community of Practice explored the role that courts, such as specialty courts, can play in facilitating diversion interventions. This session highlighted the different intervention models available through the court systems and their coordination with services, such as Intensive Case Management and embedded clinicians. During this session, participants discussed current jail diversion efforts in their communities and the barriers they face.

The third and final session of the Reducing Housing Barriers to Jail Diversion Community of Practice explored the role that courts, such as specialty courts, can play in facilitating diversion interventions. This session highlighted the different intervention models available through the court systems and their coordination with services, such as Intensive Case Management and embedded clinicians. During this session, participants discussed current jail diversion efforts in their communities and the barriers they face.

The training will address policies and practices that may impede desistance, encouraging participants to analyze their impact on rehabilitation. Finally, attendees will explore and recommend innovative, evidence-based strategies that promote desistance, equipping them to implement positive change in their professional roles.

Participants in the webinar will gain valuable insights into the unique challenges faced in rural community supervision, such as limited access to resources, transportation issues, and prevalent social stigmas. They will learn effective strategies for engaging justice-involved individuals in these areas, focusing on innovative approaches that foster trust and collaboration within the community.

A review of the history of staff wellness programs in criminal justice agencies, including available research on their effectiveness. This webinar will focus specifically on peer support programs, which pair staff members struggling with personal or professional stress with a colleague who has been trained to provide support. Learn about the benefits to individual staff and the entire agency, including an increased sense of community and removing the workplace stigma around asking for help.