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BOC's research staff needs and data analysis capacity
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The Board of Correction outlines its need for additional research staff to enhance its ability to analyze data and evaluate Department of Correction operations effectively.
- Current team of four research staff to be in place by the end of FY2025
- Seeking six additional research staff members
- Critical need for three senior research and compliance associates
- Request for three staff members dedicated to Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) compliance
- Additional staff would focus on analyzing compliance with specific chapters of board's minimum standards, reviewing sexual abuse allegations, and tracking housing decisions for transgender individuals
Jasmine Georges-Yilla
4:21:39
By the end of fiscal year twenty five, the board will have a team of four research staff which will help to strengthen the agency's analytical capabilities.
4:21:48
However, we need an additional six research staff members to further enhance our ability to evaluate DOC operations and ensure timely data reporting.
4:22:00
Of the six new positions needed, there is a critical need for three senior research and compliance associates who will focus on analyzing compliance with specific chapters of the board's minimum standards.
4:22:14
The other three additional requested research staff will ensure dedicated attention to prison rape elimination act compliance, assessing DOC's adherence to PREA standards, reviewing sexual abuse allegations, and tracking housing decisions for transgender individuals.
4:22:34
The board also seeks additional legal staff to strengthen its appeals and special investigations units.