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Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Corrections

​Artificial Intelligence (AI) in corrections has the potential to enhance decision-making processes, improve the efficiency of risk assessments, and support the selection of appropriate rehabilitation services. These technologies can help manage and supervise individuals in the system more effectively, leading to improved safety for both clients and the public.

Correctional AI: Promise, Risks and the Way Forward
The article discusses the potential benefits of AI in corrections, such as enhancing decision-making and improving client and public safety outcomes. It highlights significant risks, including the perpetuation of biases and errors, emphasizing the need for careful consideration, ethical development, and intentional implementation of AI systems in this field.

AI in Corrections: The Basics and a Way to Experiment
The article emphasizes the necessity for criminal justice professionals to understand AI technologies to effectively participate in discussions about their applications. It advocates for pilot programs and experiments to evaluate AI's strengths, weaknesses, and costs within the criminal justice system.

Artificial Intelligence in Corrections: An Overview of AI Applications and Considerations for Systems Administrators and Policy Makers
​The Office of Justice Programs highlights that AI can significantly enhance various correctional operations, including decisions on pretrial detention, rehabilitation service selection, parole assessments, and community supervision management. However, it also cautions about potential risks such as data quality issues and operational limitations, emphasizing the need for informed and ethical implementation of AI systems within the corrections sector.

Artificial Intelligence Reports – Criminal Justice Technology Testing and Evaluation Center
​The Criminal Justice Technology Testing and Evaluation Center provides reports on the integration of AI in the criminal justice system, highlighting both its potential benefits and ethical considerations. These reports cover AI applications in law enforcement and corrections, emphasizing the importance of understanding AI's capabilities and limitations within this context.
 

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