Using Data to Analyze Overtime Use and Optimize Staffing: D.C. DOC’s Approach to Continuous Learning

Hosted by The Council of State Governments (CSG) Justice Center with funding and support from the U.S Department of Justice’s Office of Justice Programs’ Bureau of Justice Assistance

Ensuring effective data analysis in corrections is crucial for operational efficiency and informed decision-making. The Washington, DC, Department of Corrections (DC DOC) has adopted a continuous learning approach to better understand and use data for overtime analysis. By involving operational experts knowledgeable about business processes and practices, the analysis team improved data interpretation, minimized errors, and provided insights that decision-makers valued. These efforts led to more detailed and meaningful analyses, prompting further questions and requests for monthly updates.  

This virtual seminar will showcase how DC DOC analysts learned and applied these strategies, aiming to inspire novice and advanced practitioners alike to create and implement data-informed approaches in their own organizations. Join us to explore how continuous learning and collaboration can enhance data analysis in corrections. 

Speakers: 

• Reena Chakraborty, PhD, Chief of Strategic Planning and Analysis, DC Department of Corrections 
• Jowan Burton, Project Manager, State Initiatives, CSG Justice Center 
• Ruth Coffman, Deputy Program Director, State Initiatives, CSG Justice Center 
• Sara Friedman, Program Director, State Initiatives, CSG Justice Center