Criminal Justice Services

The most valuable resource of any public safety agency is the trained professionals who make up its workforce. Moreover, staffing is the largest component of a public safety agency’s budget, and heightened demands for accountability make it critical that staff resources are used in the most effective manner possible.

It has been documented that three of five returning ex-offenders will be charged with new crimes within three years of their release from prison and two out of five will be re-incarcerated. MGT is committed to assisting jurisdictions in reducing the recidivism associated with re-entry by identifying those factors, services and programs that, combined with criminal justice supervision, can help ex-offenders become productive members of society. In addition, with the increased use of diversion and alternatives to incarceration it is essential that organizations assess their community supervision programs and strategies.

In the environment of shrinking budgets and increased accountability within the government, it is essential that organizations review the effectiveness and efficiency of the programs functioning within their organizations. MGT is a leader in the area of program review and assessment of criminal justice program offerings.

Criminal justice system agencies today face unprecedented challenges in performance of their duties and responsibilities. With over seven million persons in the custody of justice system agencies in the United States, demands upon resources and management systems are at peak levels.

Many public safety agencies today face a crisis in attracting and retaining the workforce required to meet their operational demands. Critical, front-line positions remain vacant due to high rates of staff turnover and ineffective recruiting. Training, employee discipline, absenteeism, and manager development have become chronic issues throughout the justice system. MGT has nationally recognized expertise in assisting public sector managers address human resource management issues.

Justice system professionals face increasing demands for performance amid shrinking resources and minimal tolerance for error. In this environment critical decisions must be guided by a clear sense of organizational objectives and the strategic actions required for attainment of these objectives.

Facilities use and development is one of the most pressing concerns of correctional or jail system administrators. MGT focuses on the total cost of the facility, both capital and operating. A facility’s design may be rather inexpensive to build, but the costs associated with staffing the facility, for example, might be outrageous. MGT also reviews the adjacency of activities and functions in order to provide optimum service while minimizing costs and improving staff and offender safety.

It can be difficult to sort through various planning and budgeting options, but MGT’s consulting team includes senior members who have held high-level planning and budgeting positions within government agencies and elected bodies.