Embed Size (px)
Citation preview
1
Coordinating the Criminal Justice System
Overview
Leslie J. Smith
2
STEP 1 VIEW THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM AS ONE
ORGANIZATION
View the criminal justice system as a system
Each element of the criminal justice system must work collectively in order to impact the total system outcomes
Recidivism is identified as a systemwide outcome/performance measure.
3
A System Is A Set Of Mutually Supporting Elements
4
STEP 2 HAVE A COMPLETE UNDERSTANDING OF THE ORIGINS OF THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM
The original concept of criminal justice was introduced in 1967 by the Commission on Law Enforcement and Administration of Justice
The 1967 Commission introduced a more systematic approach to evaluating the criminal justice system to improve its’ effectiveness, hence, The Flow Chart.
5
Criminal Justice System Flow Chart
6
STEP 3 BECOME FAMILIAR WITH EACH COMPONENT OF THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM AND USE
IT AS A FRAME OF REFERENCE
Understand how each component of the criminal justice system functions in order to develop a frame of reference.
In order to develop a planning model and to establish a frame of reference, utilize the Flow Chart as an “as is to be” model
7
Develop A Frame of Reference and
“As Is to Be Model”
8
STEP 4 A COORDINATED
APPROACH TO DEVELOP MISSION STATEMENTS
After you reach an agreement that the criminal justice system should be viewed as one organization and function as a system, there must be a strategy developed to
address mission, goals and objectives.
9
Address Mission Goals & Objectives
10
STEP 5 QUALITY DECISION MAKING AT EACH LEVEL
OF THE SYSTEM
Quality decision making establishes quality control at each level of the system.
Quality control requires a constructive program at every point of the system.
11
A Constructive Program At Each Point In The System
12
STEP 6
ESTABLISH ORGANIZED AND
COORDINATED PLANNING STRATEGIES
Criminal Justice Coordinating Committees provide the planning structure necessary to coordinate and merge the mission goals and objectives of each component of the criminal justice system.
13
Criminal Justice Coordinating Committee
14
STEP 7 DEVELOP AN ANALYSIS MODEL THAT
MEASURES THE PERFORMANCE OF THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE
SYSTEM
The effectiveness of sentences, programs, and community, using reduced recidivism as a measure of success, is at the heart of virtually every examination of recidivism because everyone wants to know what works.
15
An Analysis Model
16
STEP 8
MONITOR THE ORGANIZATIONAL
ENVIRONMENT
As the organizational environment conditions (legal, political economic) change, demands for service, legal resources positions on policy and programs may change and place new demands, constraints, and pressures that may alter the mission or policy of the organization
17
The Organizational Environment
18
STEP 9 A PLANNING PROCESS AT THE
GOVERNMENT AND COMMUNITY LEVEL
Comprehensive system-wide planning groups helps to streamline the local system of justice through improved communication
These efforts will require coordination of city, county, regional, state, federal, and private justice agency activities
19
Improved Communication
20
STEP 10 CRIMINAL JUSTICE ADMINISTRATORS SHOULD
UNDERSTAND THE CAUSES OF CRIME
Many programs exist today that offer rehabilitative and reintegration value if the criminogenesis process is identified.
It is important to have an understanding of criminological theory, social justice issues and the risk factor approaches to identifying anti-social behavior.
21
Identify Anti-Social Behavior
22
STEPS 11&12 EVALUATE ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS AND
MOTIVATIONS WITHIN THE CONTEXT OF THE ORGANIZATIONAL MISSION
Justice administrators must utilize fundamental management practices that will assist their employees in meeting the overall goals of the criminal justice system.
23
Management Fundamentals
24
STEP 13 IMPROVE THE JUSTICE ADMINISTRATION
PROCESS THROUGH EFFECTIVE PROGRAMS
In order to improve the criminal justice system, you must select programs that will have a positive impact on the effective administration of justice
25
Programs With Positive Impact
26
STEP 13-H Planning And The Punishment Process
Creative punishment strategies should be developed in an attempt to design a mode of constructive punishment that considers the needs and characteristics of the offender and his/her motivation.
They should make use of professional knowledge, such as psychology, which is useful in the sentencing process.
27
Creative Strategies
28
STEP 14-15
ACCOMPLISHMENT OF GOALS AND OBJECTIVES ARE THE PRIMARY MISSION FOR THE
ORGANIZATION
Establish a performance measurement process, in order for management, elected officials, and the public, to assess the degree of success the organization has in accomplishing its mission, goals, and
objectives.
29
Assess The Degree of Success
30
STEP 16 UTILIZE THE AVAILABLE TECHNOLOGY
Utilize the available technology that will allow you to effectively analyze and share information.
Although improvements have been made, many aspects of the criminal justice information systems remain constrained by a lack of interoperability.
31
Information Sharing Technology
32
STEP 17
DESIGN A MORE INTEGRATED JUSTICE MODEL
The four traditional goals of sentencing remain (i.e., incapacitation, deterrence, punishment, and rehabilitation) but are considered in the context of reintegration.
33
An Integrated Model
34
Immediate Benefits of More Organized and Coordinated Planning Strategies
Creates a more systemwide, team based approach to managing the criminal justice system
Evaluates and improves decisions about the justice system and its cost and performance
Clarifies mission, goals and objectives
Controls and monitors jail population more effectively
35
Contact Information
Les Smith
Tarrant County Criminal Justice Office
817-884-1734
36
Address Mission Goals & Objectives
37
Improved Communication
38
Creative Strategies
39
A System Is A Set Of Mutually Supporting Elements
40
Criminal Justice System Flow Chart
41
Develop A Frame of Reference and
“As Is to Be Model”
42
A Constructive Program At Each Point In The System
43
Criminal Justice Coordinating Committee
44
An Analysis Model
45
The Organizational Environment
46
Assess The Degree of Success
47
Management Fundamentals
48
Programs With Positive Impact
49
Information Sharing Technology
50
An Integrated Model
