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Using a Simulation Model to Examine the Allocation of Technology to Improve the Criminal Justice System
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The computer simulation model developed in 2006 (2005-IJ-CX-K045) that examined the effect of technology on the flow of criminals through the criminal justice system will be expanded in 2007. Specifically, model detail will be added to those sectors identified as having the greatest potential for system wide cost savings. In addition, a user interface for the model will be developed to make the simulation technology available to policy analysts for the purpose of undertaking extensive analysis. Feedback and comments from users will be used to modify the model for better performance.
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NIJ has funded the development of a system dynamics computer simulation model that examined the flow of criminals through the criminal justice system in New York State and the system wide implications of changes in technology on that flow. This year we propose expanding to address questions about changing crime patterns and the impact of policies aimed at particular crimes on the rest of the system. Furthermore, the model will be expanded to disaggregate prison sentences so that length of sentence questions may be addressed. Also, in previous data collection rounds we identified a lack of organization in the data. We will use the model to organize a template for data collection that will allow data collectors and users to more easily match data to the criminal justice system's structure. Continue to adjust the model and make it available both as a stand alone product and with guidance to model consumers identified by the researchers and by NIJ.
