Public Policy Institute of California -

The purpose of this opinion piece is to outline integrated systems of data to prove the effectiveness of correctional strategies in response to the Public Safety Realignment Act of 2011. Findings in this article suggest that to pinpoint effective practices improvements in four areas are necessary: capturing data, linking data across systems, standardizing definitions, and upgrading technology. Additionally, this text stresses the importance of the role of the state to financially support counties to undertake data-driven practices. The Public Policy Institute of California is an independent, nonpartisan, non-profit research institution.

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