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GeoShadow: Evaluating the Effectiveness of the ODOC's Location-based Offender Monitoring System

Award Information

Awardee
The Board of Regents of The University of Oklahoma
Award #
2010-DE-BX-K005
Funding Category
Competitive
Location

Norman, OK

Awardee County
Cleveland
Congressional District
4
Status
Closed
Funding First Awarded
2010
Total funding (to date)
$1,162,576
Original Solicitation
NIJ FY 10 Developing and Evaluating Location-based Information Systems for Offender Supervision

Description of original award (Fiscal Year 2010, $766,370)

The purpose of the project is to assist in the reduction of offender recidivism by conducting a comprehensive program evaluation of the Oklahoma Department of Corrections' current location-based offender monitoring system in order improve program performance and inform the development of innovative geospatial tools for monitoring and investigation and a management information system that supports the agency's evidence-based practice. The results of this effort will support the development of improved technology and practice for local law enforcement and corrections agencies, as well as for state agencies.

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Date Created: September 19, 2010