People I (Mostly) Admire 105. Can Data Keep People Out of Prison?
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May 13, 2023 Clementine Jacoby, founder of Recidiviz, transitioned from circus performer to advocate for criminal justice reform using data. She discusses innovative strategies to reduce incarceration rates and improve probation processes. The conversation explores how data-driven decisions helped manage prison populations during the pandemic, emphasizing low recidivism rates. Jacoby also shares personal stories about navigating the complexities of the justice system, blending humor and insight from her unique career path.
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Mass Incarceration Ineffectiveness
- The US prison system grew 5x since 1970, while crime rates remained relatively flat.
- This mass incarceration did not significantly impact crime rates, raising questions about its effectiveness.
Idaho Early Release Program
- In Idaho, a law allowing early release from supervision wasn't being implemented.
- Recidiviz created a tool alerting parole officers about eligible individuals, leading to a 5% reduction in the supervised population.
Data Gap in Corrections
- Corrections directors recognize the system's flaws and lack of data expertise.
- Jacoby leveraged this by offering data-driven solutions, starting with North Dakota.