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The following is a summary of highlights from a live presentation by Chief Jason C. Garnett, Illinois Department of Corrections and Henry Conforti, Vice President of Monitoring Operations, BI Incorporated...

Community corrections programs are on the frontline of a central mission—helping individuals find their way back to productive, crime-free lives. Services and resources, such as electronic monitoring, play a key...

In this blog, we provide a recap of the article by Professor Matt DeLisi published in The Journal of Offender Monitoring Volume 36. Professor DeLisi delves into the intricate world...

In recent years, the United States has witnessed a major shift in criminal justice policies with the enactment of the First Step Act (FSA) of 2018. This bipartisan effort represents...

Electronic monitoring (EM) is a vital tool in the criminal justice system, playing a crucial role in reduced incarceration and a smoother reintegration into society. Accurate and reliable data are...

Among its many goals, Executive Order 14074 calls for alternatives to jail detention for individuals awaiting case resolutions, provided they pose no flight or community danger risk. Such an alternative,...

In this blog post, we will provide a synopsis of the article “Smartphone Monitoring Today: A Survey of Applications” by the Journal of Offender Monitoring. The article looks at the...

Understanding criminogenic needs and the role they play in an individual’s reentry journey can significantly affect their success, while helping to reduce recidivism. Research1 indicates that quality interactions with clients...

The technological revolution has increased productivity and efficiency in most industries, including community corrections. While GPS and radio frequency devices still dominate most community supervision programs today, electronic monitoring (EM)...