Behind-the-Scenes: The Making of the COMPAS-R Core
Have you ever wondered how risk and needs assessments (RNAs) are developed? Let’s take a behind-the-scenes look at our newest RNA, the COMPAS-R Core.
Myth: Classification Only Works in Large Jails
We hear it all the time: When there’s no room to appropriately house everyone, why bother classifying them? The fact is, classification serves more functions than simply answering the “who goes where” question, and it is in your jail’s best interest to classify everyone, regardless of your housing capacity.
What SHOULD virtual courts look like?
If you could design your ideal virtual court, what would it include? Now that we’re well past the panic, it’s time to think about what’s the right way for courts to operate remotely.
Meet the Team: Joe Robbins, Northpointe Implementation Specialist
Joe Robbins, a 30-year corrections veteran from Indiana, now works with agencies across the country to problem-solve and make their communities safer. Get to know Joe and his community-centered approach to corrections and technology.
Use Data Effectively: What Are You Missing?
If your agency is like most, your data use has evolved over time, and the data you’re collecting, using, reporting, and sharing may feel a bit disconnected.
Top 3 Trends We’ll Be Watching in 2022
Change comes slowly in jails. We know – our team members average 20+ years of experience working in corrections, and we’ve seen it all. So, what’s new? What’s on the horizon for jails?
Meet the Team: Tina Gensler, Northpointe Product Implementation Specialist
Tina Gensler, a 21-year veteran of the Wisconsin DOC, now helps other agencies use the tools that assist in effective case management practices. Get to know her and her role at equivant.
The Problems with Data
Data is critical to evidence-based practice, and it’s essential for your agency’s operations. But it’s flawed. So, what can we do about it?
Can (and Should) Triage be Automated?
Find out more about triage automation and how your court can get cases on the right pathway to resolution.
The Intersection of Technology and Juvenile Justice
We work with our partners to provide the technology they need to make data-driven decisions throughout their juvenile justice process. Read the top 5 ways to start using technology to affect change.