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The nation’s prison systems have many demands on their limited resources. To use those resources effectively, we need to connect individuals with the right intervention for their needs and risks. Automated risk-need-responsivity (RNR) assessments help take the guess-work out of prisoner transitions, improve efficiency, and increase the chances for success.
Brent talks to Grant Duwe, Research Director for the Minnesota Department of Corrections and AEI Adjunct Scholar, about the role of algorithms in reducing criminal behavior and re-incarceration.
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