A discussion of why data collection and analytic capacity in indigent defense needs to be improved.
2016 -- NATIONAL LEVEL
Alyssa Clark, Janet Moore, Andrew Davies
Indigent Defense Research Association
Last revised: September 30, 2016 12:51 pm
2016 -- NATIONAL LEVEL
Alyssa Clark, Janet Moore, Andrew Davies
Indigent Defense Research Association
ABSTRACT & CITATION
Based on responses to a survey of IDRA members in 2015, this paper discusses: the current indigent defense data collection and analytic capacity; the necessity of improving data collection and analytic capacity; success stories of improved data collection and analytic capacity; and the future of improvement of data collection and analytic capacity. The authors offer three main reasons for improving these areas: (1) data can show what happens to clients; (2) data can illuminate defenders’ work to themselves; and (3) data can help defenders make the case that they need more resources.
Topics: Assigned Counsel, Caseloads, Community Relations, Funding, TrainingLast revised: September 30, 2016 12:51 pm