One organization is working to change the criminal justice system by raising awareness for inmate injustice. This organization is known as the REFORM Alliance and was founded, as well as co-chaired, by Meek Mill, Jay-Z, Michael Rubin and Van Jones. Their mission is to actively look “for ways to pass probation bills at the state level, […]
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Post incarceration life is challenging as individuals face countless barriers acclimating back into society. Adjusting to new norms and society again can be overwhelming and stressful. Providing those released with resources and places to turn to for help is critical. This also includes checking on one’s mental health and providing behavioral health resources for coping with
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Technology is becoming a new norm when it comes to working remote and helping individuals succeed. In the community corrections industry, a new technology that is gaining traction are specialized smartphones. The National Institute of Justice published an article about a new study showing how specialized smartphones could keep released individuals on track for successful reentry
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One of the challenges that comes with the evolving use of technology in the modern world is privacy and data rights. Many individuals are concerned with the ability for companies to “track” and monitor what they do on their devices. The reassurances that people’s data and privacy rights are protected is vital when it comes
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The cost of incarceration is skyrocketing in many states. A large portion of prison populations are individuals who received technical violations. A technical violation occurs when a person under community supervision fails to comply with their probation or parole terms. This could be anything from missing a check-in, interview, appointments, meetings with their supervisors, failing
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Crisis of Crime is an educational podcast hosted by Criminologist Rachel Means, where she discusses topics related to criminology, criminal justice reform, social justice, and more. Our Chief Alliance Officer, Ben Williams, had a great discussion with Rachel about TRACKtech solutions and how they are designed to help reduce recidivism rates among individuals reentering society,
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This past year has been a difficult one to say the least for many individuals. The pandemic has created many barriers and difficulties for people in all professions and ways of life. Remote and virtual activities are the new normal, as well as maintaining safe distances. The world will be far from ‘normal’ for quite some
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The re-entry journey proves to be challenging for most individuals post-incarceration. There are many barriers that individuals face when it comes to securing housing or a job and obtaining identification documentation. Depending on the amount of time that the individual spent incarcerated, technology and ways of life can drastically change, even if they are incarcerated for
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The United States has a probation and parole population of over 4 million people according to the Bureau of Justice Statistics. This leads to probation and parole officers being overworked, overwhelmed, and in need of assistance when it comes to getting their job done. In the past, supervising individuals on probation and parole has been
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Transitioning back into society after prison can be hard for many as a lot can change in the world depending on how much time is spent behind bars. New technology evolves, jobs are more complicated and harder to acquire, and many face barriers economically when it comes to providing a stable lifestyle for themselves. Released
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