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Aging inmate population costs states more in health care
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USA Today recently published an article outlining the high cost of caring for an aging inmate population. According to a study by the American Civil Liberties Union, it costs nearly $70,000 to care for a single elderly inmate, while it … More
Posted in Monitoring Technology
EM panel reinforces importance of managing alerts
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In a recent Journal of Offender Monitoring article (vol. 24, issue 2), Marc Renzema, Professor of Criminal Justice at Kutztown University, interviewed four experienced electronic monitoring professionals, including BI’s Jock Waldo. The panel reflected on how far the electronic monitoring … More
Posted in Monitoring Technology
5 reasons the use of electronic monitoring is growing
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In 2011, the National Institute of Justice released results of a large study that found when offenders were placed on electronic monitoring they were less likely to fail conditions of community release. In fact, the study found the risk of … More
Posted in Monitoring Technology
Stanford to research effects of California’s Prison Realignment (AB 109)
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The Stanford Criminal Justice Center was awarded $650,000 to research the implementation and impact of California’s Public Safety Realignment legislation — which went into effect one year ago this month, and transfers authority for convicted felons from the state prison … More
Posted in Industry News, Reentry
National Institute of Justice editor: EM reduces recidivism
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In the American Correctional Association’s Corrections Today, Philip Bulman, a writer and editor at the National Institute of Justice, writes that electronic monitoring can significantly reduce the likelihood of failure when an offender is released to community supervision. He cites … More
Posted in Industry News, Monitoring Operations, Monitoring Technology
Survey shows Americans support youth treatment and rehabilitation over incarceration
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According to the results from a recent survey, most Americans support reforming the youth justice system to focus more on rehabilitation, reintegration into society and recovery than on incarceration. Gerstein, Bocian, Agne (GBA) Strategies conducted a national survey on behalf … More
Posted in Industry News, Monitoring Technology
As California corrections reform continues, some county programs shine
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One year ago, California began a long and dramatic shift in its correctional system, when the U.S. Supreme-ordered the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to reduce prison inmate rolls by almost half. This reform included Assembly Bills 109, which … More
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Prison length of stay determined by 4 primary factors
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A prisoner’s length of stay is driven by a complicated mix of crime, conviction rates, policies and practices within the legislative, executive and judicial segments of government. There are four primary factors that influence prison length of stay: criminal penalty … More
Posted in BI Insight, Industry News
South Dakota’s prison population spikes, judges seek alternatives to detention
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South Dakota’s prison population hit record highs in recent months, and state officials described stepped-up efforts to reduce the number of people sentenced to prison and cut the number of parolees who end up back behind bars. South Dakota’s inmate … More
Posted in Industry News, Monitoring Technology, Reentry
All non-traditional prison beds removed as AB 109 reduces prison population in California dramatically
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While the effects of AB 109 prison realignment are being felt in local communities, they are also being felt in the state prison system with major reductions in prison overcrowding. After more than two decades of using non-traditional beds, the … More
Posted in BI Insight, Industry News
