Articles on Criminal Justice System Issues:
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Example of How We Rapidly Reduced a Jail Population
We avoided the typical consultant's role, which is to study the criminal justice system, write a report, and go away. ...
Two Approaches for Determining Jail Needs
Decision-makers concerned about the adequacy of information used in planning jails may be surprised at the limitations of the most ...
Forecasting: Fiction and Utility in Jail Planning
What should you expect from a forecast and how can you rationally approach the addition of jail capacity? Ready to ...
Jail Bloating: A Common but Unnecessary Cause of Jail Overcrowding
This article defines jail bloating, explains what produces it, provides indicators that will help diagnose its existence, and offers a ...
What County Commissioners Need to Know About Their Jail
Six aspects county commissioners should know that will help in making decisions on jail budgets and issues affecting county liability. ...
Recidivism: A Fruit Salad Concept in the Criminal Justice World
Decision-makers should be "healthy skeptics" when encountering information about recidivism in public statements and reports. This article explains how the ...
Misleading Jail Bed Costs
How much will a new jail cost?" is one of the early questions county commissioners and taxpayers often ask before ...
Avoiding the Expense of Constructing Unnecessary Jail Capacity
What are four key questions in estimating bed space requirements and how can you ensure that cost reduction options will ...
The Improvement Opportunity Factor: Don’t Automate Inefficient Offender Management Practices
Five important features are often found to be missing in offender case management information systems. These features can boost productivity ...
How to Obtain the Model RFP for a Jail Needs Assessment
Overview of the Model Request for Proposals (RFP) This document is based on the experience of Dr. Allen Beck in responding ...