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Pretrial diversion programs, pretrial assessments, and bail reform are integral components of the contemporary legal landscape, especially in the pursuit of a just and equitable legal system. These initiatives represent a shift towards more rehabilitative and preventative measures. By understanding all options available for justice-involved individuals, we can better grasp the complexities of modern criminal justice systems and work towards a more just society. Read more below.

Pretrial Diversion Options Through Treatment Courts

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 and perpetuates the inequities in the justice system. One solution that has gained traction across the United States is the concept of diversion programs. Read More >>

Empowering Criminal Justice Reform: The Role of Validated Assessments in Driving Programs and Services

When it comes to navigating the intricate landscape of bail reform

within the framework of our justice system, ensuring fairness in legal proceedings is paramount to achieving justice. Pretrial assessments play a key role in this process – though the methods of data collection and its impact on bail decisions have been subject to intense scrutiny and debate.

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Validating Assessments: Why it Matters... read more
How Research, Data, and Software Innovations Converge to Drive Progress... read more
How do the scales in the COMPAS-R Core differ from those in the standard COMPAS Core?... read more
How is a Pretrial Assessment Validated?... read more

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Software Releases

New Features in the Northpointe Suite:

Dashboard expansion to include a new iView for pending court dates
Added flexibility for Pretrial and Case configuration
Reminders and Outbound SMS is re-designed:
- Configure up to 3 automated reminders
- Status of messages is now available
- Opt-out option
- Confirmation of appointment/ appearance

Inside equivant Supervision + Pretrial

Meet Daniela Imig, equivant Pretrial Implementation Specialist

Why did you get into the pretrial industry?

I actually sort of 'fell' into pretrial in a previous role. I ended up managing several pretrial programs throughout Wisconsin and I instantly became passionate about pretrial and bail reform. To me, honoring the presumption of innocence and affording constitutional rights to anyone awaiting trial is paramount to a safe and equitable society.

Favorite thing about working at equivant Pretrial?

The software industry is totally new to me - I was a behavioral health & pretrial practitioner for over 15 years - so there is an endless amount to learn. I've truly enjoyed getting to work with people with incredibly diverse backgrounds.

Favorite book?

Talking to Strangers by Malcolm Gladwell. His book taught me a lot about how I tend to perceive people's actions (or reactions) when they don't necessarily reflect my own. Shout out to Erin King, Customer Success Manager, for loaning me this book after I bought it for her four years ago.

When you are not working, what are your favorite things to do?

I don't get a lot of free time outside of work, but I love going to listen to bands on weekends. I also love spending time with my three-year-old daughter; I'm teaching her how to skateboard and we're exploring Milwaukee together. I'm also (poorly) trying to teach myself to play. piano!