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Idaho corrections seeks ongoing funding for Recidiviz data tools after pilot work
Summary
The Department of Correction asked legislators for ongoing appropriation to expand work with Recidiviz — a nonprofit data partner — saying the tool automates case management and helps staff prioritize supervision; lawmakers asked for ROI data and details about data control and philanthropic matching.
The Idaho Department of Correction asked the Joint Finance Preparations Committee on Feb. 4 to consider ongoing funding to expand its use of Recidiviz, a nonprofit technology partner the agency says has helped it automate case triage and bring disparate data together for corrections staff.
“No ma signal when you’re ready for me to stop talking,” Director Josh Tewalt told the committee as he described the partnership. “With Recidiviz in particular, it's probably the most transformative partnership we've entered into as an agency in my entire tenure there.”
Why it matters: Department officials said Recidiviz helps probation, parole and prison case managers identify where staff should focus their time, compare officer-level outcomes and automate repetitive back‑office work.…
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