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More than a software company, we are steadfast in our commitment to advancing justice through research-backed methods, best practices, and rigorous validation. As your agency balances changing regulations and caseloads, we see it as our job to equip you with tools and insights that support informed decision-making and efficiencies. Below, explore how the COMPAS-R Core targets key criminogenic needs to promote better outcomes and reduce recidivism and how imperative it is to validate pretrial tools to ensure fairness, accuracy, and reliability in critical decision-making processes.

Six Ways the COMPAS-R Core Assessment Addresses Criminogenic Needs

Addressing criminogenic needs is essential for effective interventions in criminal justice. Criminogenic

needs refer to factors that contribute to criminal behavior, such as substance abuse, antisocial attitudes, and lack of education or employment skills. By targeting these needs, programs can reduce recidivism and support rehabilitation. ... Read More >>

Validating Pretrial Assessment Tools: Best Practices for Informed Decision-Making

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 factors such as criminal history, community ties, and pending charges to estimate the likelihood of pretrial success. As jurisdictions adopt these tools, practitioners need clear guidance to ensure effectiveness. ... Read More >>

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Software Updates & Releases

New GPS functionality includes an Operations page, Alerts Management, and seamless integration with your vendor of choice
Conditions of Release can now be ordered directly form the NPS Judicial Portal
Manage important Events through configurable Notification Pins
NPS Pretrial Wizard now offers more flexibility for adapting to local workflows
Veteran and Gang Affiliation Quick Charts are now available

Custom Forms offer a more streamlined user experience and Electronic Signature capabilities
Search Results have been enhanced
Expansions to the NPS Database for Pretrial and Person

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Meet Stephannie Schmidt, Account Success Manager, equivant Supervision + Pretrial

Why did you get into the supervision and pretrial industry?

I have a Bachelor’s Degree in psychology; my focus has always been to work with people. I started out my career as a Sexual Assault Victim Advocate and got my first experience with the Criminal Justice System from the perspective of working with victims. I then became

a Probation and Parole Agent and ultimately a Corrections Field Supervisor. I was with the WI DOC for 22 years and through that experience became a trainer in case planning, the COMPAS Assessment, the IDA, Risk Reduction, and Core Correctional Practices. I think I have a good perspective on the end user, and evidence-based practices and how our software helps those doing similar work. I love working with people, helping them, and being a small part of someone’s world.

Favorite thing about working at equivant Supervision + Pretrial?

I am really loving the connections I am making with people throughout the country who all have a common goal. It’s been fun learning about different perspectives and how other agencies use our software. I enjoy training staff and helping them navigate through the Northpointe Suite. I also enjoy my co-workers, brainstorming, and coming up with ways to enhance my interactions with our partners.

Favorite book?

I love to read and am drawn to books about criminal mysteries, but don’t have a specific favorite book. My favorite authors are James Patterson, John Sandford (Lucas Davenport books), and William Kent Krueger (Cork O’Connor Mystery books).

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

If I’m not working, you can probably find me at our local CrossFit Gym! My husband and I try to stay as active as possible—downhill skiing in the winter, mountain biking as soon as it’s warm enough, and CrossFit all year round. There is an adventure basecamp north of Hayward, WI that offers great camping and about 30+ miles of single track mountain bike trails, so we like to camp and bike a few times a year. I also have a goal of running another half-marathon this year. Last year I did a 2-mile swim in Lake Superior, so need another super goal to achieve! We have 2 boys (ages 23 and 19), so we are finally getting to the point in our lives where we can start doing adventures just the two of us!

Favorite food?

Seafood!!! Sushi, shrimp, fish, all of it!

My superpower is...

Playing “What’s their story?” It’s a fun game to people watch and try to figure out their narrative, but it’s also a great way to talk yourself out of road rage! Flip the script to give people the benefit of the doubt – it changes your perspective on everything.