Why outdated databases keep thousands of people trapped in the US justice system
In short: This video explores how disconnected and obsolete data systems prevent individuals from returning home, even after they have fulfilled all legal requirements for release from the criminal justice system.
Clementine Jacoby examines a systemic failure where hundreds of thousands of people remain stuck in the US criminal justice system due to technical fragmentation. Because various databases are unable to communicate with one another, the system often fails to recognize when a person has completed their requirements for release.
Addressing these data silos could potentially bring thousands of people home, while simultaneously lowering administrative costs and enhancing public safety.
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