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> You were selected as a result of an evaluation of your recent criminal behavior using an unbiased, evidence-based risk assessment designed to identify prolifi
by maerF0x0 5y ago
> You were selected as a result of an evaluation of your recent criminal behavior using an unbiased, evidence-based risk assessment designed to identify prolific offenders in our community. As a result of this designation, we will go to great efforts to encourage change in your life through enhanced support and increased accountability
The premise seems innocent enough, sadly the total lack of transparency both in terms of selection criteria (and where the recipient is scored), and in terms of what does "support" or "accountability" really mean, besides a page of business cards, and the threat of increased scrutiny (i'm sure that's good for mental health!) completely undermines the execution.
Like many things, it seems the idea is good but half baked, and completely flops in execution. Yes give increased support to those most likely to (re)offend, but also don't make things worse in your attempt to do so...
If I were running this, it would include a brochure/coupon like offer from each support org (like "Free health consultation" or whatever). And it would include an offer of leniency consideration (from a judgment) for voluntarily participating.
- craftinator 5y ago"The Sheriff’s Office acknowledged that they want these “problem people” gone. Pasco County Sheriff Chris Nocco, the architect of the program, boasted that the goal was to predict which residents are likely to commit crimes and then “take them out.” In the words of a former Pasco County deputy, they were under orders to “[m]ake their lives miserable until they move or sue.”
- maerF0x0 5y agoyes, this is the dark part. The stated premise is actually quite good though -- it's the hidden intent and implementation are both no bueno ...