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To meet the public’s need for public safety efficiently and cost effectively, government leaders need information about criminal justice system numbers, trends and projections. Due to system complexity and fragmentation leaders often find, data collection and analysis can be difficult. Similar problems hamper their efforts to improve management and outcomes in juvenile systems.

CGR is skilled at conducting research and analysis that informs government leaders, empowers them to deal with challenges, and saves taxpayer dollars. Concerns often involve:

  • Jail capacity and construction costs
  • Impact of alternative to incarceration (ATI) programs on the jail
  • Practices that result in unnecessary delays and taxpayer costs
  • Assessment of specialty courts, including drug courts
  • Issues related to numbers and costs for detention/placement of juveniles
  • Impact of diversion programs for juveniles

Featured Research

Strengthening Criminal Justice System Practices in a NY County
 
CGR won a national 2007 “Most Distinguished Research” Award from the Governmental Research Association for a comprehensive study of criminal justice system practices in Chemung County NY. CGR identified 7 key strategies the county can use to reduce its average jail census by at least 60 inmates per day, saving county taxpayers an estimated $1.1 million annually. CGR found the county can also save nearly $250,000 more a year by changing the way it assigns defense attorneys in Family Court. The study has led to major changes and savings. (A study “update” was completed 15 months after release of the original report. In Fall 2008, CGR and the Deputy Executive discussed the recommendations and how they were implemented by the County at the New York State Association of Counties (NYSAC) workshop.) CGR also separately assessed the juvenile justice system in the county.  
 

Assessing the Impact of ATIs on a County Jail’s Census
 
For Steuben County NY, CGR identified changes the county can implement that will reduce the jail population by an estimated 30 inmates (or more) per day, saving county taxpayers at least $876,000 annually. At the time of the study, the jail operated at or near capacity, and officials wanted to ensure plans for an expanded facility would meet local needs for years to come.  
 

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