Prosecutorial Performance Indicators

Melba V. Pearson emphasizes the need for 'sustained commitment' to achieve meaningful police reforms in Ferguson, nearly a decade after Michael Brown's death. She highlights the importance of community engagement and accountability in driving change. Read more: https://lnkd.in/e7r6D_Gf #transparency #data

Melba V. Pearson emphasizes the need for 'sustained commitment' to achieve meaningful police reforms in Ferguson, nearly a decade after Michael Brown's death. She highlights the importance of community engagement and accountability in driving change. Read more: https://lnkd.in/e7r6D_Gf #transparency #data

Big News! Alameda County DA has launched a new Prosecution Data Dashboard with @theppis This groundbreaking tool brings transparency and insights to the justice system of @AlamedaCountyDA. https://lnkd.in/eGt3pqWk #JusticeReform #Transparency

“co-manager Melba Pearson was quoted in @ProPublica on how case delays negatively affect the justice system, and references a recent @thePPIs report on time to disposition of criminal cases. The longer it takes, the harder it is on victims as well as those accused. #data #prosecution #trial” Anchorage Police Say They Witnessed a Sexual Assault in Public. It Took Seven Years for the Case to Go to Trial. In Alaska, where the time to resolve most serious felony cases has nearly tripled over the past decade, one case was delayed so long that both victims died. A former prosecutor called it “a travesty of justice.” Read in ProPublica: https://lnkd.in/ezcWugwD

?? **New Report Alert: Diversity in Prosecution** ?? The PPIs' latest findings highlight the power of racial and ethnic diversity in shaping a more effective and equitable prosecutorial system: ?? **Key Insights:** ?? Diverse prosecutorial offices foster fairness and improve case outcomes by incorporating broader perspectives and lived experiences. ?? Non-White District Attorneys and larger offices show greater racial and ethnic diversity among prosecutors. ?? Diversity in all forms—racial, ethnic, religious, LGBTQ+—is vital for building trust and inclusivity in our justice system. Let’s work toward a system that truly reflects and serves *all* communities. ?? Read the full report at https://lnkd.in/eue4TiX5 #DiversityInProsecution #EquityInJustice #RepresentationMatters #CriminalJusticeReform #data #transparency

?? 2024 Highlights for the PPIs! ?? This year, we launched dashboards in Santa Clara, CA, and Frederick County, MD, welcomed three new sites, and expanded efforts in rural Midwest communities. ?? We hosted international delegations, shared insights at major conferences, and strengthened community bonds through events like "Awkward Brunch" and "Empowerment by the Numbers." ?? By the numbers: ?? 2 new dashboards ?? 3 new sites ?? 68 hate crimes interviews ?? 4 major presentations Thank you for your support—here’s to more innovation in 2025! ?? https://bit.ly/2024PPIyir #PPIs #YearInReview2024 #TransparencyMatters #DataDrivenChange

The PPI team has experienced an extraordinary year filled with growth and success! Dive into our end-of-the-year review to discover all the highlights and milestones we reached together. https://lnkd.in/edCjhdkb

“Florida’s criminal justice system faces a new controversy as Governor DeSantis fires State Attorney Andrew Warren, sparking debates on prosecutorial discretion and political influence in law enforcement.https://ow.ly/2y6k50U0rKQ #JusticeReform #Accountability”

Another successful Prosecutorial Performance Indicators launch! Today we launched our newest dashboard in Frederick County State’s Attorney’s Office Thank you J. Charles “Charlie” Smith III for your leadership and embracing data driven decision making. It was great to hear from Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office John McCarthy on his current dashboard, and Office of the State’s Attorney for Baltimore City Ivan Bates who will be launching his office’s dashboard next year. #data #transparency #prosecution FIU Jack D Gordon Institute for Public Policy

?? Big News! Frederick County State’s Attorney’s Office has launched a new Prosecution Data Dashboard with @theppis! This groundbreaking tool brings transparency, accountability, and community insights to the justice system. #JusticeReform #Transparency Catch the launch event on the Frederick County State’s Attorney’s Office! ??