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By: Daniela Imig, Implementation Specialist, equivant Pretrial Bail reform has emerged as a critical issue in the American criminal justice system, drawing attention from policymakers, practitioners, and advocates. Across the United States, various states and
By: Daniela Imig, Implementation Specialist, equivant Pretrial The pretrial phase of the criminal justice system presents unique challenges, particularly for vulnerable populations, including individuals with mental health issues, substance use disorders, and those experiencing homelessness.
By: Daniela Imig, Implementation Specialist, equivant Pretrial A comprehensive Pretrial Resource Guide is essential for practitioners working within the criminal justice system, providing valuable tools and information to enhance their understanding and effectiveness in managing
By: Daniela Imig, Implementation Specialist, equivant Pretrial Pretrial justice plays a crucial role in promoting equity within the criminal justice system. As practitioners and stakeholders, it is essential to understand how the pretrial phase can
By: Daniela Imig, Project Manager, equivant Pretrial Pretrial detention has profound implications for communities, often extending far beyond the individuals incarcerated. As criminal justice practitioners and stakeholders, understanding these impacts is crucial for developing
By: Daniela Imig, Project Manager, equivant Pretrial As criminal justice practitioners and stakeholders, understanding how to navigate pretrial risk assessment tools is essential for enhancing fairness and efficacy in the pretrial process. These tools, designed
By: Daniela Imig, Implementation Specialist, equivant Pretrial Pretrial case management can play a pivotal role in reducing recidivism rates by serving as a critical intervention point for individuals navigating the criminal legal system. As criminal
By: Genie Jackson, Research Team Lead, equivant Supervision + Pretrial Pretrial assessment tools have become increasingly central to criminal justice reform efforts, offering a structured approach to inform release decisions. These evidence-based instruments systematically evaluate
Our team at equivant Pretrial had an amazing time at the NAPSA 2024 Annual Conference this year! Between catching up with colleagues, attending insightful sessions, and conducting demos with new contacts, we also collected responses
By: Daniela Imig, Implementation Specialist, equivant Pretrial The importance of data and analytics in improving decision-making processes in the criminal justice system, especially during the pretrial phase, cannot be overstated. Pretrial decisions can have a
By Daniela Imig, Implementation Specialist Pretrial risk assessments traditionally rely on a combination of static factors, including the defendant’s criminal history and the severity of the offense, and dynamic factors, such as substance use
by Daniela Imig, equivant Pretrial Implementation Specialist Pretrial services play a crucial role in our criminal justice system. As such, pretrial team members and leaders must continue to evolve and learn to better serve justice-involved
