Recidiviz

Recidiviz is an innovative technology non-profit organization dedicated to reducing the number of people in custody and under supervision, promoting reintegration into society, and making communities safer.

The mission of Recidiviz is to shrink the justice system in a safe and fair manner. The organization combines the efficiency of a tech company with the commitment of a non-profit. Founded as a volunteer project at Google, Recidiviz has evolved into an independent non-profit organization focused on improving justice expenditures since 2018[2][3].

Recidiviz develops and implements a range of tools and platforms to standardize and make usable fragmented data in the justice system. Here are some of the main products and services:

• Data Integration and Analysis: Recidiviz collects and connects data from various previously disconnected databases to create a unified data landscape. This data is then used to provide real-time insights to decision-makers in the justice system and identify opportunities for improvement[2][3][4].

• Data-Driven Decision Making: The Recidiviz platform enables justice agencies to monitor the effectiveness of their measures and make data-based decisions. This includes identifying individuals who do not belong in custody, supporting reintegration programs, and monitoring probation and parole outcomes[2][3].

• Tool Development: Recidiviz develops user-friendly tools that allow justice officials to identify individuals needing support in areas such as mental health, employment, or housing. These tools help provide the necessary support and promote reintegration into society[2][3].

Recidiviz has already achieved significant successes and is committed to sustainable changes in the justice system:

• Cost Efficiency and Savings: By implementing Recidiviz tools, states have saved over $1.1 billion in correctional expenditures. Projections suggest that these measures could lead to over $3.8 billion in avoided costs and 245,000 life years returned to those affected[2][3].

• Reintegration Successes: Recidiviz has already helped nearly 75,000 people be released from the justice system or expedited their release[3].

• Policy Impact Modeling: The organization models the impacts of legislative proposals to enable lawmakers and advocates to make data-driven decisions. So far, the impacts of 79 legislative proposals in 33 jurisdictions have been analyzed[3].

Recidiviz works closely with over 15 correctional departments responsible for about a quarter of the people in US prisons and under community supervision. The involved states include Arkansas, California, Colorado, Idaho, Maine, Michigan, Missouri, North Dakota, Oregon, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee[2][3].

Recidiviz is a pioneer in using technology to improve the justice system. By integrating and analyzing data, developing user-friendly tools, and closely collaborating with justice agencies and communities, Recidiviz is working to create a fairer and safer society. Their efforts have already resulted in significant positive changes and promise further sustainable successes in the future.

• 1 - https://www.recidiviz.org/team
• 2 - https://www.recidiviz.org/about
• 3 - https://www.drkfoundation.org/organization/recidiviz/
• 4 - https://www.ycombinator.com/companies/recidiviz
• 5 - https://www.recidiviz.org