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Using Open-Source Technology to Enhance Post-Release Supervision Systems

This presentation discusses the use of open-source technology to enhance post-release supervision systems. It covers the design principles, essential functions, key features, and technologies involved in developing these systems. The presentation also includes information on past collaborations, user testing, and feedback.

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Using Open-Source Technology to Enhance Post-Release Supervision Systems

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  1. Using Open-Source Technology to Enhance Post-Release Supervision Systems 11th Annual Crime Mapping Research Conference October 21, 2011 Jim Lucht The Providence Plan jlucht@provplan.org

  2. Past Corrections Mapping

  3. Partners • ProvPlan • RI Department of Corrections • Urban Institute (Evaluation Component) • Providence Police • Open Doors (Formerly RI Family Life Center)

  4. Design Principles • All Open Source (~except Google Maps~) • Must be incredibly easy to use! • Google Maps interface • Single-page design (no pop-ups) • Extensive user testing & feedback • Must be adaptable to multiple jurisdictions

  5. Essential Functions • Probation • Map caseloads for analysis and field work • Service referrals • Police • Map area of activity & probationers • Open Doors & DOC • Service referrals • Statistics for policy initiatives

  6. Key Features • Mapping, filtering • Arbitrary address mapping • Cross-tab and list reporting (inc. specialty reports) • Services mapping/correction ability • Data export (Excel, Delimited Text)

  7. Technologies • Ruby on Rails • Google Maps PostGIS

  8. Basic Mapping- Un-Mappable in Red

  9. Pop-up Bubble with email link

  10. Detail Page

  11. Offense Type Mouse-over

  12. Those with Drug Offenses Mapped with Treatment Services

  13. Burglars within .25 mi of Arbitrary Address

  14. Schools and school buffers

  15. District KML Layer With District Spatial Query

  16. Advanced Mapping Functions

  17. Reporting Functions

  18. Home Visit Form Generation

  19. Home Visit Planner

  20. RI Police Dissemination • 28+ departments, AG Office • Primarily detectives • One super-user each • Word of mouth very important

  21. State of the Project • Still up and running strong • Code is public • Report released by Urban Institute • New scope to build minimal case management module

  22. www.provplan.org Report: http://www.urban.org/publications/412368.html Jim Lucht The Providence Plan jlucht@provplan.org

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