Jurisdictions

EBDM Sites

Click here to read more about the EBDM Sites' areas of focus in Phase III.

Click here to read more about the EBDM Sites’ activities at the start of Phase III.

In August 2010, the Evidence-Based Decision Making in Local Criminal Justice Systems Initiative selected seven jurisdictions to serve as "EBDM sites" as part of Phase II of this initiative. They included

1. Mesa County, Colorado
2. Grant County, Indiana
3. Ramsey County, Minnesota
4. Yamhill County, Oregon
5. City of Charlottesville/County of Albemarle, Virginia
6. Eau Claire County, Wisconsin
7. Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

These seven sites were selected as a result of their demonstration of collaboration among key policymakers, track record of success in previous high-impact initiatives, and commitment to using research to guide sound decision making.

The goal of Phase II was for the sites to develop implementation plans to specifically reduce the likelihood of pretrial misconduct, post-sentence reoffense, and other forms of community harm that result from crime.

With guidance from NIC, Initiative partners, and an assigned technical assistance provider, the sites engaged in a deliberate and strategic process to assess their current policy and practice and determine methods to more effectively integrate research into local policy and practice.
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The seven EBDM sites serve as models to communities throughout the nation regarding how best to stem the tide of escalating justice system costs and alarming rates of reoffense among justice-involved individuals.

Read more about what the sites are saying about the EBDM initiative.

Sites interested in engaging in a similar planning process in their local communities are encouraged to first read the EBDM Framework carefully. Those interested in pursuing the ideas in the Framework and implementing an EBDM justice system in their community can follow the steps the seven EBDM sites undertook using the EBDM Roadmap and the EBDM Starter Kit.

Phase III Implementation

In August 2011, NIC announced that it will continue to provide technical assistance to all seven sites. Three of the seven sites (Milwaukee and Eau Claire Counties, in Wisconsin, and Mesa County, in Colorado) will receive a higher level of technical assistance to support the implementation of their plans. The remaining four sites will also receive support, although more limited. All sites will continue to receive coaching assistance from a TA Provider and participate in collaborative learning opportunities in Phase III.