The Mayor’s Office on Cable Television (MOCT) created a commercial for the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency’s “DC Public Safety” television series in the summer of 2011. It was distributed to 60 cable outlets. The DC Mayor’s Office of Cable TV (MOCT) films “DC Public Safety” for the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency.

“DC Public Safety” social media includes television, radio, a blog and transcripts at http://media.csosa.gov.  “DC Public Safety” creates content on crime and the criminal justice system with a national and international audience.  Started over  five years ago,  ”DC Public Safety” was one of the first social media efforts within federal government.

We are highly ranked by Google and other search engines for dozens of key public safety terms with many consistently ranked in the top three. We obtain 70,000 page views a month. These numbers do not include our showings on YouTube and related video services. We have approximately 30 justice-government websites who offer our material via RSS feed. Our television network offers our shows approximately 600 times a year.

“DC Public Safety” has won numerous awards from national and regional organizations and television outlets.

“DC Public Safety” is a product of the Office of Legislative, Intergovernmental and Public Affairs of the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency, supervised by Associate Director Cedric Hendricks. The host is Leonard Sipes. The producer is Timothy Barnes.

Transcript:

Narrator: Increasing public Safety

Preventing crime

Reducing recidivism

..and supporting the fair administration of justice in close collaboration with the community

CSOSA

Providing risks and needs assessment

Close supervision, partnerships, treatment and support systems

CSOSA

Interested in DC public safety? Watch CSOSA Public Safety Monday and Thursday nights at 9:00 p.m.

Faith Based Partnerships and Offenders – “UDC Sound Advice”

“Faith Based Partnerships and Offenders” features a discussion with a policy maker within the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency, a Cluster Coordinator with CSOSA’s Mentoring Faith Based Program and an individual currently under CSOSA supervision.

 Guests for this program:

•  Cedric Hendricks, Associate Director, Office of Legislative, Intergovernmental and Public Affairs – Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency (CSOSA)
• Reverend Kelly Wilkins, Cluster A Coordinator for CSOSA’s Faith Based Mentoring Program
• Tonya Mackey, an offender on CSOSA Supervision.

 The show is hosted by Shelly Broderick, Dean of the University of the District of Columbia (UDC) David A. Clarke School of Law. The show was produced by Ciera Brisco of CSOSA staff.

See http://media.csosa.gov for our radio shows, blog and transcripts.

Transcript available at http://media.csosa.gov/podcast/transcripts/2011/05/faith-based-partnerships-and-offenders-udc-sound-advice/

We welcome your comments or suggestions at leonard.sipes@csosa.gov or at Twitter at http://twitter.com/lensipes.

Welcome to DC Public Safety – radio and television shows on crime, criminal offenders and the criminal justice system.

This program celebrates five years of “DC Public Safety” television.

“Women Offenders” features discussions with a policy maker within the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency and the Director of Our Place D.C. (one of the most comprehensive programs for women offenders in the country). The second half features a CSOSA employee who runs groups for women offenders and a participant currently under CSOSA supervision.

Between 2007 and 2010, the number of women on CSOSA’S daily caseload increased eight percent. Participants have higher rates of involvement in substance abuse, mental health issues and histories of sexual victimization. Approximately 50 percent of female offenders report having been evaluated, diagnosed or treated for mental health issues.

CSOSA is currently reorganizing operations to better supervise and provide programs for female offenders. Teams of Community Supervision Officers (know elsewhere as parole and probation agents) have received gender specific training. Treatment groups for women offenders are expanding. A new day reporting center has been created. Partnerships with groups such as Our Place D.C. have been expanded.

The production attempts to describe the increase of females under CSOSA supervision (and throughout the nation) and the steps employed to address the issue.

CSOSA is also reorganizing agency operations to better supervise high-risk offenders.

Guests for this program:

Participants-first segment:

• Dr. Debra Kafami, Executive Assistant, Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency
• Ashley McSwain, MSW, MSOD, Executive Director, Our Place DC

Participants-second segment:

• Dr. Willa Butler, Group Facilitator, Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency
• Talynthia Jones, an offender on Dr. Butler’s caseload.

The show is packed with video footage to enhance the viewing experience.

See http://media.csosa.gov for our radio shows, blog and transcripts.

Transcript available at http://media.csosa.gov/podcast/transcripts/2011/05/women-offenders-%E2%80%93-%E2%80%9Cdc-public-safety%E2%80%9D-television-2011/

We welcome your comments or suggestions at leonard.sipes@csosa.gov or at Twitter at http://twitter.com/lensipes.

The host is Leonard Sipes. The producer is Timothy Barnes.

“What Works: Evidence-Based Practices in Community Corrections”  is part of the” DC Public Safety” television series.

Please see http://media.csosa.gov for our radio shows. See www.twitter.com/lensipes.

We welcome your comments and suggestions at leonard.sipes@csosa.gov.

This show provides an overview of “what works” in community corrections through an examination of research-based practices.  Participants include:

Nancy G. LaVigne, Ph.D. Director, Justice Policy Center, The Urban Institute
Thomas Williams, Associate Director, Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency
Debra Kafami, Ph.D, Executive Assistant, Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency

The program is offered by the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency, a federal executive branch entity in Washington, D.C.

The show is hosted by Leonard Sipes. Timothy Barnes is the Producer.

Transcript available at http://media.csosa.gov/podcast/transcripts/2010/11/what-works-evidence-based-practices-in-community-corrections/

Series Meta terms: Criminal, Justice, what, works, drug, treatment, educational, vocational, assistance, employment, interviews, policy, makers, staff, probation, parole, reentry

This video is an overview of employment and workforce development programs at the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency in Washington, DC.

Please see http://media.csosa.gov for our radio shows.

We welcome your comments and suggestions at leonard.sipes@csosa.gov.

Information about crime, criminal offenders and the criminal justice system.

Meta terms: employment, workforce development, crime, criminals, criminal justice, parole, probation.

This video is an overview of the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency in Washington, DC.

Please see http://media.csosa.gov for our radio shows.

We welcome your comments and suggestions at leonard.sipes@csosa.gov.

Information about crime, criminal offenders and the criminal justice system.

Transcript available at http://media.csosa.gov/podcast/transcripts/2010/11/community-based-support-for-offenders-and-their-families/

Meta terms: crime, criminals, criminal justice, parole, probation.

“Employing Offenders”  is part of the “DC Public Safety” television series.

Please see http://media.csosa.gov for our radio shows. See www.twitter.com/lensipes.

We welcome your comments and suggestions at leonard.sipes@csosa.gov.

“Hiring People on Community Supervision” provides an overview of the CSOSA initiatives and programs available working with local businesses in order to help provide employment to offenders.  CSOSA supervises approximately 16,000 offenders at any given time; this program discusses the challenges offenders face when trying to find employment and informs local businesses about tax credits and other opportunities for providing employment to the offenders who are trying to find stability and become functional members of the community.

The program is offered by the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency, a federal executive branch entity in Washington,
D.C.

The show is hosted by Leonard Sipes. Timothy Barnes is the Producer.

Transcript available at http://media.csosa.gov/podcast/transcripts/2010/05/hiring-people-on-community-supervision/

Series Meta terms: Employment, Offenders, Parole, Probation, vocational, training, career, guidance, counseling.

“Parole and Probation Officers” ( A Day in the Life) is part of the “DC Public Safety” television series.

Please see http://media.csosa.gov for our radio shows. See www.twitter.com/lensipes.

We welcome your comments and suggestions at leonard.sipes@csosa.gov.

“Parole and Probation officers” provides an overview of a “day in the life” of a Community Supervision Officer at the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency (CSOSA) in Washington, D.C.  CSOSA supervises approximately 16,000 offenders at any given time; this program discusses the challenges and rewards of being a Community Supervision Officer.

The program is offered by the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency, a federal executive branch entity in Washington,
D.C.

The show is hosted by Leonard Sipes. Timothy Barnes is the Producer.

Transcript available at http://media.csosa.gov/podcast/transcripts/2010/05/parole-and-probation-officers/

Series Meta terms: Accountability, tours, inter-agency, interagency, crime, criminals, criminal justice, parole,
probation, agent, community, supervision, officer, prison, drug treatment, reentry, police, cooperation, law enforcement.

“Using GPS to Supervise and Assist Criminal Offenders” is part of the “DC Public Safety” television series.

Please see http://media.csosa.gov for our radio shows.

We welcome your comments and suggestions at leonard.sipes@csosa.gov.

The program is offered by the Court Services and Offender
Supervision Agency, a federal executive branch entity in Washington,
D.C.

“Using GPS to Supervise and Assist Criminal Offenders” provides an oveview of
the success of the Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) Program at the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency (CSOSA).

The show is hosted by Leonard Sipes.

Transcript available at http://media.csosa.gov/podcast/transcripts/2010/05/using-gps-to-supervise-and-assist-criminal-offenders/

Series Meta terms: crime, criminals, criminal justice, parole,
probation, prison, drug treatment, reentry, sex offenders, GPS.

Welcome to “DC Public Safety – television/radio programs and a blog on crime, criminal offenders and the criminal justice system.

For audio podcasts, please see http://media.csosa.gov.

Transcript available at: http://media.csosa.gov/podcast/transcripts/2008/06/smart-stat-video/

The Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency is a federal, executive branch entity providing parole and probation services to Washington, D.C. CSOSA prides itself in implementing state-of-the-art supervision, treatment and technology services.

SMART is the agency’s data tracking system. SMART-STAT analyzes data to allow executives, middle management and line staff to make the best decisions to protect public safety and provide needed treatment services.

SMART-STAT sessions bring all parties to the table (including human resources, budget, and general counsel in addition to supervision operations) with a uniform understanding of the data to make decisions. All levels of the organization from line staff to senior management are held accountable for results.

SMART and SMART-STAT and the use of additional CSOSA technologies (GPS tracking, drug testing, employment, treatment, educational data and more) resulted in the production of this video by SAS, a contractor providing business intelligence software. CSOSA uses SAS software to manage and analyze data. CSOSA does not and cannot endorse any commercial product.

Transcript available at http://media.csosa.gov/podcast/transcripts/?p=53

Information about crime, criminal offenders and the criminal justice system.

Meta terms: crime, criminals, criminal justice, parole, probation, prison,
drug treatment, reentry, sex offenders, employment, faith-based, technology, data management.

Welcome to DC Public Safety – Podcasts on crime, criminal offenders and the criminal justice system.

For audio podcasts, please see http://media.csosa.gov.

This video provides an overview of one program that exhibits leading strategies in a law enforcement-involved offender reentry program. The Community Re-Entry Program in Racine, Wisconsin is designed to reduce crime and victimization, build stronger neighborhoods, respond to offender needs, and ensure offender accountability. These goals are accomplished through coordinated partnerships with a variety of agencies with a vested interest in ensuring the successful reintegration of offenders returning from prisons back into the community.

Transcript available at http://media.csosa.gov/podcast/transcripts/?p=51

Information about crime, criminal offenders and the criminal justice system.

Meta terms: crime, criminals, criminal justice, parole, probation, prison,
drug treatment, reentry, sex offenders, employment.

Welcome to DC Public Safety – Podcasts on crime, criminal offenders and the criminal justice system.

For audio podcasts, please see http://media.csosa.gov.

This video contains a CBS News Segment on CSOSA’s Reentry and Sanction Center.

Transcript available at http://media.csosa.gov/podcast/transcripts/?p=49

Information about crime, criminal offenders and the criminal justice system.

Meta terms: crime, criminals, criminal justice, parole, probation, prison,
drug treatment, reentry, sex offenders, employment.

Welcome to DC Public Safety – Podcasts on crime, criminal offenders and the criminal justice system.

For audio podcasts, please see http://media.csosa.gov.

This video contains an interview with Paul Quander, Jr, the Director of the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency, on Comcast Newsmakers.

Transcript available at http://media.csosa.gov/podcast/transcripts/?p=38

Information about crime, criminal offenders and the criminal justice system.

Meta terms: crime, criminals, criminal justice, parole, probation, prison,
drug treatment, reentry, sex offenders, employment.

“Fugitive Safe Surrender in Washington, D.C.” is part of the”DC Public Safety” television series.

Please see http://media.csosa.gov for our radio shows.

We welcome your comments and suggestions at leonard.sipes@csosa.gov.

The program is offered by the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency, a federal executive branch entity in Washington, D.C.

“Fugitive Safe Surrender in Washington. D.C.” provides an overview of the success of the Fugitive Safe Surrender Program in November, 2007.

Additional media on the subject is available from our web site: www.dcsafesurrender.org.

The show is hosted by Leonard Sipes.

Transcript available at http://media.csosa.gov/podcast/transcripts/?p=37

Series Meta terms: crime, criminals, criminal justice, parole, probation, prison, drug treatment, reentry, sex offenders, safe surrender.

Welcome to DC Public Safety – Radio and Television shows on crime, criminal offenders and the criminal justice system.

Please see http://media.csosa.gov for our radio shows.

We welcome your comments and suggestions at leonard.sipes@csosa.gov.

This is the third in a series of 3 television ads features the Fugitive Safe Surrender program in Washington, DC. For more information, please visit http://www.dcsafesurrender.org.

Transcript: Are you running from the law? If so, you will soon have an opportunity to start anew. I’m Apostle James Silver of the Bible Way Church and from November the 1st through the 3rd, we will open our church to nonviolent offenders. Surrender in safety at our church. Talk to your lawyer and judge and you will receive favorable consideration for your surrender. For more information you may call 202-585-SAFE.

Welcome to DC Public Safety – Radio and Television shows on crime, criminal offenders and the criminal justice system.

Please see http://media.csosa.gov for our radio shows.

We welcome your comments and suggestions at leonard.sipes@csosa.gov.

This is the second in a series of 3 television ads features the Fugitive Safe Surrender program in Washington, DC. For more information, please visit http://www.dcsafesurrender.org.

Transcript: And I always used to sing it because I have a junior and this is who I’m really trying to call out to. Yeah we worry; it’s a constant worry. You worry and you try to hide it, but when you sleep at night, it’s in the back part of your mind. I love my sons to death. It’s all I have. My sons and my wife, that’s my family. We all make mistakes. Correct your mistakes and when you make it right, you feel better about yourself.

Welcome to DC Public Safety – Radio and Television shows on crime, criminal offenders and the criminal justice system.

Please see http://media.csosa.gov for our radio shows.

We welcome your comments and suggestions at leonard.sipes@csosa.gov.

This is the first in a series of 3 television ads features the Fugitive Safe Surrender program in Washington, DC. For more information, please visit http://www.dcsafesurrender.org.

Transcript: It’s kind of embarrassing to have authorities come and bang on your door at 4:00 o’clock, 3 o’clock in the morning because they have a warrant to serve, to pick up one of your sons. I’m not in this by myself. There are a lot of families going through what I’m going through right now. You know, this running and hiding and ducking is not living. Turn yourself in. Do the right thing.

“Programs for Criminal Offenders” is part of the “DC Public Safety” television series.

Please see http://media.csosa.gov for our radio shows.

We welcome your comments and suggestions at leonard.sipes@csosa.gov.

The program is offered by the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency, a federal executive branch entity in Washington, D.C.

The program is hosted by Leonard Sipes.

“Programs for Criminal Offenders” interviews offenders and experts as to what works to regarding treatment programs.

Transcript available at http://media.csosa.gov/podcast/transcripts/?p=36

Series Meta terms: crime, criminals, criminal justice, parole, probation, prison, drug treatment, reentry, sex offenders.

“Supervising Domestic Violence Offenders” is part of the “DC Public Safety” television series.

Please see http://media.csosa.gov for our radio shows.

We welcome your comments and suggestions at leonard.sipes@csosa.gov.

The program is offered by the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency, a federal executive branch entity in Washington, D.C.

“Supervising Domestic Violence Offenders” interviews offenders and experts as to what works to treat and provide accountability to those convicted of domestic violence crimes.

An article on the subject is available from our web site: www.csosa.gov.

The show is hosted by Leonard Sipes.

Transcript available at http://media.csosa.gov/podcast/transcripts/?p=35

Series Meta terms: crime, criminals, criminal justice, parole, probation, prison, drug treatment, reentry, sex offenders.

Welcome to DC Public Safety – Radio and Television shows on crime, criminal offenders and the criminal justice system.

Please see http://media.csosa.gov for our radio shows.

We welcome your comments and suggestions at leonard.sipes@csosa.gov.

This program is a 30-minute television show addressing efforts in the District of Columbia for supervising high risk drug offenders.

Transcript available at http://media.csosa.gov/podcast/transcripts/?p=34

An article on the subject is available from our web site: www.csosa.gov.

The show is hosted by Leonard Sipes.

Meta terms: crime, criminals, criminal justice, parole, probation, prison,
drug treatment, reentry, sex offenders.

Welcome to DC Public Safety – Radio and Television shows on crime, criminal offenders and the criminal justice system.

Please see http://media.csosa.gov for our radio shows.

We welcome your comments and suggestions at leonard.sipes@csosa.gov.

This program is a 30-minute television show addressing efforts in the District of Columbia to provide volunteer faith-based mentoring to offenders released from prison.

Transcript available at http://media.csosa.gov/podcast/transcripts/?p=33

Meta terms: crime, criminals, criminal justice, parole, probation, prison,
drug treatment, reentry, sex offenders.

Welcome to DC Public Safety – Radio and Television shows on crime, criminal offenders and the criminal justice system.

Please see http://media.csosa.gov for our radio shows.

We welcome your comments and suggestions at leonard.sipes@csosa.gov.

Today on DC Public Safety we discuss how CSOSA supervises Sex Offenders in the Washington DC Community.

Transcript available at http://media.csosa.gov/podcast/transcripts/2010/10/sex-offenders/

Meta terms: crime, criminals, criminal justice, parole, probation, prison,
drug treatment, reentry, sex offenders.

This video clip discusses how CSOSA works with Faith Based Mentors to help offenders prepare for re-entry into the community after being incarcerated.

Please see http://media.csosa.gov for our radio shows.

We welcome your comments and suggestions at leonard.sipes@csosa.gov.

Transcript available at http://media.csosa.gov/podcast/transcripts/?p=32

Information about crime, criminal offenders and the criminal justice system.

Meta terms: crime, criminals, criminal justice, parole, probation, prison, drug treatment, reentry, sex offenders.

This video clip contains an overview of how CSOSA works with Faith Based organizations to mentor offenders an increase public safety in the Washington, DC community.

Please see http://media.csosa.gov for our radio shows.

We welcome your comments and suggestions at leonard.sipes@csosa.gov.

Transcript available at http://media.csosa.gov/podcast/transcripts/?p=31

Information about crime, criminal offenders and the criminal justice system.

Meta terms: crime, criminals, criminal justice, parole, probation, prison,
drug treatment, reentry, sex offenders.

Welcome to DC Public Safety – Podcasts and Television shows on crime, criminal offenders and the criminal justice system.

For audio podcasts, please see http://media.csosa.gov.

This video contains information about a career with the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency.

Transcript available at http://media.csosa.gov/podcast/transcripts/?p=4

Information about crime, criminal offenders and the criminal justice system.

Meta terms: crime, criminals, criminal justice, parole, probation, prison,
drug treatment, reentry, sex offenders, employment.

Welcome to DC Public Safety – Radio and Television shows on crime, criminal offenders and the criminal justice system.

Please see http://media.csosa.gov for our radio shows.

We welcome your comments and suggestions at leonard.sipes@csosa.gov.

On today’s show, we feature an interview regarding the issues of helping to reform women offenders and help them transition to a healthy and happy life in the Washington, DC community.

Transcript available at http://media.csosa.gov/podcast/transcripts/?p=3

Information about crime, criminal offenders and the criminal justice system.

Meta terms: crime, criminals, criminal justice, parole, probation, prison,
drug treatment, reentry, sex offenders.