A CompStat-like system needs to be developed for corrections that would measure and publicize the recidivism rates of inmates discharged from specific institutions.
A CompStat-like system needs to be developed for corrections that
would measure and publicize the recidivism rates of inmates discharged
from specific institutions, said the Progressive Policy Institute (PPI)
in a recently published report. Stop Revolving-Door Justice lays out
three suggestions for improving the U.S. correctional system. In
addition to inmates, the CompStat program would include offenders on
probation and parole, with the goal of using the data to compare the
performances of those in charge of the institutions. PPI also proposes
creating a new Office of Community Supervision (OCS) within the U.S.
Department of Justice. OCS would procure money to double the current
probation and parole work force of 50,000, which would reduce officer
caseloads. In addition, it would place juvenile probation officers in
schools with large numbers of youths at risk of incarceration. The final
suggestion is to empower parole and probation officers to impose more
effective sanctions on violators. This includes giving them the
authority and resources to monitor the positions of newly-released
offenders and administer drug tests more frequently. To read the report,
visit www.ppionline.org.
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