Scaling Justice: Lessons in Data Quality
Learn what data quality means for criminal justice practitioners and what each of us can do to make it better.
Suicide Prevention Starts at Intake
While there is no validated intake screener available today, experts agree that there are eight key factors that should be included in an effective suicide screening at intake.
Are you protecting your most vulnerable inmates?
We can use assessment tools not only to appropriately place inmates with mental illnesses, but also those around them.
Jails: Epicenter of the U.S. Fight Against Addictions
We’ve been working with jails across the country for over three decades, and we’ve seen the shifts and changes over time. There’s no one-size-fits-all solution for jails, but a few things are clear.
The 5 Traits of Effective Restrictive Housing Systems
One of the most common ways to balance these competing priorities is to use restrictive housing. Restrictive housing is a term for any inmate treatment that involves three basic elements.
COMPAS Classification
COMPAS Classification is a management support tool that can [...]
An Examination of the COMPAS Classification: Results from a Study Conducted for the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office GalleryAn Examination of the COMPAS Classification: Results from a Study Conducted for the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office
Academic Research, Classification, COMPAS Classification, Custody, Custody Management, Research & Validation, Research Papers, Resources, Supervision
An Examination of the COMPAS Classification: Results from a Study Conducted for the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office
The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) began using the Northpointe Classification as a management tool in its corrections facilities in 2016. The current study is motivated by the principle of periodically validating classification tools to ensure that they are performing well and achieving desired agency objectives.