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Top 5 Technical Components to Consider Before Implementing a Corrections Software Solution
By: Joli Shumpert, equivant Corrections Product Implementation Specialist Technology within the corrections industry is changing rapidly. With corrections resources stretched and staff overworked, deciding when and how to implement a corrections software solution is impactful. While the implementation of a full-service corrections software solution will help you better serve stakeholders
How Faster Inmate Classification Methods Impact Overcrowding & Safety
By: Joe Robbins, Product Implementation Specialist We know you’re overwhelmed. There is a seemingly never-ending list of items to do every day—especially in the first 72 hours after a person is brought into your jail—all of critical importance. Jails, specifically, often work with inflexible and overwhelming schedules. Correctly classifying an
Building Efficiencies into your Classification Management Process
By: Greg Eash, Chief Operating Officer, equivant Corrections Most agencies acknowledge the importance of a sound classification process – but many of these same agencies often do not have adequate staffing to ensure the right process is administered properly. This is a common challenge for practitioners around the country. So,
Why is Completing a Business Process Review Important Before Shopping for a New Software Solution?
By: Greg Eash, Chief Operating Officer Business process reviews are exceptionally useful tools for correctional facilities to leverage when ready to audit current operations and find opportunities for improvement. Throughout the comprehensive review process, practitioners and administration staff are able to understand how current policies impact day-to-day outcomes, given preliminary
Does Your Classification System Prioritize Inmate Reclassification and Reviews? It Should.
By: Joe Robbins, Product Implementation Specialist As a practitioner, you understand that classification doesn’t end after the first inmate assignment. Maintaining vigilance to ensure inmates are in the right place with the right group of people is imperative to population and staff safety and operational effectiveness. Most classification systems understand
Top 3 Things to Consider Before Implementing a Custody Management System
By: Greg Eash, Chief Operating Officer Trying to keep track of inmate management with clipboards, Post-it Notes, and spreadsheets is difficult, inefficient, stressful, and risky. But the thought of switching systems can be overwhelming: How will your staff react? Will data be automatically transferred? Will your facility experience any downtime?
Five Ways equivant Corrections’ Northpointe Decision Tree© Software Makes Your Job Easier
By: Joe Robbins, Product Implementation Specialist Created by a Ph.D. Behavioral Scientist and an industry practitioner with decades of experience, the Decision Tree is the only transparent, objective, and automated inmate classification system. Proven to streamline classification, provide the necessary information to make data-driven classification management decisions, and facilitate a
Resources to Help Address Jail Staffing Shortages
The nationwide staffing crisis in jails has created some damaging outcomes for our colleagues on the ground: low morale, mandatory overtime, and increasing safety concerns. Check out our compiled resources to help your team navigate staffing shortages effectively.
Simple Steps to Address the Jail Staffing Crisis
Correctional facilities nationwide are feeling the effects of extreme staffing shortages, putting both staff and inmates at increased risk. Check out three small steps your facility can take to help mitigate the effects of staff shortages.
