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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

By: Daniela Imig, Implementation Specialist, equivant Pretrial One of the cornerstones of the criminal justice system is accountability, and when defendants fail to appear for their scheduled court dates, either willfully or due to other

By: Daniela Imig, Implementation Specialist  Research has shown us that incarceration has not made us safer; in fact, it can actually harm communities. Relying on imprisonment fails to address the root causes of criminal behavior

By: Erin King, Customer Success Manager at equivant Supervision + Pretrial When it comes to navigating the intricate landscape of bail reform within the framework of our justice system, ensuring fairness in legal proceedings is