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Moral Reconation Therapy Prepares Inmates at Drastically Overcrowded Jail

Jail Overcrowding /

More than 1,000 inmates are currently in Sullivan County Jail. They are at critical capacity and have received scrutiny for their handling of the situation. They only have 619 beds and are extremely understaffed. This lack of staff members makes it inherently difficult to properly care for inmates, and the jail is desperately in need of programs […]

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Public Safety is at Risk When Ankle Monitors Are Not Being Tracked 

Community Supervision /

The Marshall Project recently published an article that touches on a bill passed by the Illinois legislature requiring community corrections officials to maintain and publish data on electronic monitoring of former prisoners, including racial makeup and rates of recidivism. The bill was passed due to a hearing in which “advocates and legislators criticized the misuse of

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Nevada Signs Bill to Address Behavioral Health Issues in Prison Systems

Emotional and Behavioral Disorders /

A recent article published by the Justice Center The Council of State Governments discusses the recently signed Assembly Bill 236 by Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak. It is a “Justice Reinvestment bill that aims to rebalance the use of criminal justice resources and invest in strategies that reduce recidivism, support law enforcement, and expand access to behavioral health services.” The legislation hopes the bill will “avert 63% of projected growth in

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How Biometric Idenficiation Can Increase Public Safety Without Abusing Privacy

Public Safety /

Biometric identification is becoming an increasingly favored technology method for companies to use when verifying or searching for the identity of a person. In a recent article published by Government Technology about biometric identification, massive gains in accuracy and lower costs allow facial recognition to serve as a reliable application for governments and other companies to use. The facial recognition market is growing

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Norway Finds the Key to Reducing Recidivism is through Rehabilitation, Not Retribution

Recidivism /

People might think convicted felons solely deserve retribution, but it has been proven ineffective in avoiding recidivism. Retribution is defined as punishment being inflicted on someone for a wrong or criminal act, whereas rehabilitation is the action of restoring someone to a healthy or normal life through training and therapy. Inmates have lost their freedom and are

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Customizable Solutions to Reduce Recidivism Through Technology

Community Supervision, Public Safety /

For years, the United States has struggled to provide effective support to the more than 650,000 people who return to society from prison every year. As imprisoned individuals prepare to re-enter their communities, there are many factors that determine whether they are going to build a successful life after incarceration or whether they end up

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Tackling Technical Probation and Parole Violations

Community Supervision /

Community supervision, such as probation and parole, is beneficial in lowering the fiscal impact of prisons and reducing overcrowding while helping people reintegrate into society. While community supervision has been considered an effective way to tackle prison populations, new data shows that parole and probation might be having adverse effects. A concerning reality of the

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Press Release: Dr. Lacey Berumen Appointed to Behavioral Health Task Force

Press Release /

Dr. Lacey Berumen Appointed to Participate in Behavioral Health Task ForceA Voice to Represent Behavioral Needs of Coloradans   [DENVER, CO, July 1st, 2019—] Dr. Lacey Berumen, PhD, has been appointed by Governor Jared Polis and the Colorado Department of Human Services to participate in the Behavioral Health Task Force and serve on the Long-Term Competency subcommittee.

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How Recovery Pods Rehabilitate Inmates and Reduce Recidivism

Jail Overcrowding /

Overcrowding is becoming a frightening dilemma for many jails. The Sarasota County Jail is no different. Building a new jail to house these excess inmates is incredibly expensive to taxpayers, costing upwards of $100 million. To ease this overcrowding, the County Sheriff’s Office is utilizing what they call a “pod” program. Sarasota United for Responsibility

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