Reentry/Release

CSG Justice Center staff conducted technical assistance to Nebraska through a TA call held on 7/19 and 7/26 with five members from the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NCDS), including the Deputy Director – Programs; Assistant Deputy Director – Reentry; Case Management Coordinator; Assistant Deputy Director of Classification; and Reentry Program Manager. CSG staff planned for follow-up outreach to Cabinet agencies, Reentry Taskforce and Working Group launches, and landscape analysis.

CSG Justice Center staff provided technical assistance to Missouri via an email on 7/17/24 to MO DOC to set a call to discuss progress of Reentry 2030 goals; the meeting took place in August. CSG Justice Center research team spoke with MO DOC and they are making progress on what will be helpful for them for data and they are progressing to identify actionable and measurable data to support Missouri's goals. Mapping of collateral consequences by region is underway, and findings will be presented to Missouri upon completion.

CSG Justice Center held two technical assistance calls with Alabama on July 8th and July 15th to discuss the upcoming site visit and progress.

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)_16 calls with 14 people representing 13 agencies
8/2 Call with Dr. Sema Taheri (Director of Research and strategic Initiatives) and Shelby Davis (Assistant Director of Research and Strategic Initiatives) from Measures for Justice to plan for upcoming subcommittee meetings. (2 people, representing 1 agency)_

Objective 3: Develop and run a national campaign to educate criminal justice agency leaders, policymakers, and the public about the Justice Counts metrics. (Website Work)_19 calls with 20 people from 6 agenciesÊ
7/18: Call with Jessica Hong from Recidiviz to discuss outstanding items with the Prison dashboard mock. The dashboard mock will be ready to submit to the comms team after minor edits. (1 agency, 1 participant)_Ê

"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)  
California 2 calls with 3 people from 2 agencies 
11/15 - Call with Paul Rodriguez (Public Defender) from the San Diego County Office of the Public Defender to introduce the project and encourage them to opt-in. (1 person, representing 1 agency)   

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