Four Steps for Using Videoconferencing Technology for Parole Decision-Making

Four Steps for Using Videoconferencing Technology for Parole Decision-Making

Parole agencies must have every tool available to protect fairness, maximize efficiency, maintain integrity, ensure public safety, and incentivize positive behavior change, all at manageable costs to the state. Implementing videoconferencing technology according to the four steps laid out in this brief is an effective way to meet these goals.

Jennifer Kisela, Carl Reynolds, Laura van der Lugt | March 2021 | The Council of State Governments Justice Center

Project Credits

Writing: Jennifer Kisela, Carl Reynolds, Laura van der Lugt, CSG Justice Center

Advising: Portia Allen-Kyle, Grace Beil Call, Marshall Clement, Elizabeth Lyon, CSG Justice Center

Editing: Leslie Griffin, CSG Justice Center

Public Affairs: Brenna Callahan, CSG Justice Center

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