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The pretrial phase of the criminal justice system is more than just a legal checkpoint—it's a powerful lever for either deepening or dismantling systemic inequities. This month, we spotlight two critical conversations that explore both the far-reaching impact of pretrial detention on communities and the promising ways pretrial justice can promote equity. Together, these pieces highlight the tangible opportunities to build safer, more resilient communities through fairer practices, data-driven tools, and community-centered approaches.

Four Ways Pretrial Justice Promotes Equity in the Criminal Justice System

Pretrial justice plays a crucial role in promoting equity within the criminal justice system. As practitioners and

stakeholders, it is essential to understand how the pretrial phase can either perpetuate systemic inequalities or serve as a transformative opportunity for justice reform. ... Read More >>

Understanding the Public Safety Assessment

The Public Safety Assessment (PSA) is a pivotal tool in pretrial justice. Developed by the Laura and John Arnold Foundation (now Arnold

Ventures), the PSA is designed to assist criminal justice practitioners in making informed decisions about pretrial release. ... Read More >>

Pretrial Supervision and Domestic Violence: Factors to Consider ... read more
A Gender-Responsive Approach to Supervision Strategies ... read more
The Pros and Cons of AI For Case Management in Probation and Parole Supervision... read more
The Crucial Role of Data and Analytics for Informed Pretrial Decision-Making... read more

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Software Updates & Releases

Enhanced Text Messaging includes full audit trails and up to three configurable notifications to help reduce missed appointments and court dates.
Greater Flexibility through even more system code configurability, giving agencies more control over terminology and workflow alignment.
Smarter Pretrial Queue Management allows agencies the option of securely removing non-actionable cases to focus on what truly requires attention.
Customization Enhancements to the Assessment Parser now support a variety of workflows including a fully automated calculation of the PSA.
New APIs and Webhooks for Pretrial and Case Management expand NPS integration capabilities with real-time data exchanges, richer reporting, and cleaner data reconciliation.

More Complete Criminal History Reporting to include conviction details and sentencing notes, providing a full arrest-to-disposition record on one page.
Expanded Mugshot Visibility improving awareness and staff safety.
Custom Forms & Mapping Upgrades for pretrial and case management

Inside equivant Supervision + Pretrial

Learn more about how equivant Supervision + Pretrial impacts agencies across the country. Check out our Customer Impact pages:

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Meet Rachel Briggs, equivant's Customer Care Manager

Why did you get into the justice industry?

Even as a teenager, I have been drawn to the justice industry. When I went to college, I knew I wanted a bachelor’s degree in the field but what I didn’t realize was how terrible I am at Chemistry (original major was Forensics). After repeated attempts at Chem 101, I switched majors to Crime, Law, and Justice

(minimal science required!). As a professional, I learned my skill set gravitated toward tech/software. For me, equivant combined my two professional passions—tech and the justice industry!

Favorite thing about working at equivant?

Working with all our different agencies.

Favorite book?

All I read these days are children’s books (for my two daughters), but when I was younger The Girl Who Played With Fire. It’s the lesser known book in the series, but very well written to keep you guessing until the last page!

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

Family time with Aubree, Rylee (my girls), and my husband David. I am also training for a half marathon at the moment and I enjoy playing soccer.

Favorite food?

Turkey sandwich!

My superpower is...

My optimism