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

The topic for the nineteenth television show produced by the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency is DC Safe Surrender.

The combined federal and District criminal justice system came together in November of 2007 and created “Fugitive Safe Surrender.” 530 offenders with warrants voluntarily surrendered.  Safe Surrender was a national effort lead by the US Marshal’s Service.

 The website for the current “DC Safe Surrender” is http://www.dcsafesurrender.org.

 “DC Safe Surrender” in 2011 seeks offenders wanted on non-violent felony and misdemeanor warrants. Domestic violence cases are not included.

Offenders willingly participated in the last Safe Surrender in 2007. The overwhelming majority went home that day with a new court date or had the charges resolved while they were there. They were looking for a way to safely resolve their warrants.

 “DC Safe Surrender” is a public safety initiative. It gets offenders with warrants off the streets and back into legitimate society. It allows law enforcement to focus on other concerns.

 “DC Safe Surrender” protects the family members of those wanted on warrants. They lose the fear of police coming to their door. They lose the fear of a family member being arrested in front of children.

 “DC Safe Surrender” protects our police officers. They do not have to risk injury in serving these warrants.

 A list of those wanted for warrants will be available on the website.

 When: “DC Safe Surrender” will take place on three Saturdays on August 13, 20 and 27 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

 Where: The DC Superior Court building at 500 Indiana Ave NW

 Television Show:

 Participants-first segment:

• ­­­Adrienne Poteat, Director, Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency
• Willie Jones, participant, first DC Safe Surrender participant. 

 Participants-second segment:

• Lee Satterfield, Chief Judge, DC Superior Court
• Assistant Chief Alfred Durham, Metropolitan Police Department, Washington, D.C.

 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/.

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

The host is Cedric Hendricks. The producer is Timothy Barnes.

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

The topic for the eighteenth television show produced by the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency is the Sexual Exploitation of Children.

US Attorney General Eric Holder recently announced a national strategy to prevent and combat the sexual exploitation of children by bringing all facets of the criminal justice system and national and state partners together to coordinate activities.

Participating in the show is the US Department of Justice, the US Marshal’s Service and the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) of the US Department of Justice. OJJDP produced the show.

Members of  the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency discuss initiatives CSOSA is currently using to protect children through the supervision of sex offenders.

Participants-first segment:

• ­­­Francey Hakes, National Coordinator for Child Exploitation Prevention and Interdiction, U.S. Department of Justice (USDOJ)
• Dr. Michael Bourke, U.S. Marshals Service (USMS), Chief Psychologist

Participants-second segment:

• Kevin Jones, Community Supervision Officer, Sex Offender Unit
• Ashley Natoli, Community Supervision Officer, Sex Offender Unit

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

Transcript available at http://media.csosa.gov/podcast/transcripts/.

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.

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.

“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 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.

“Police, Parole and Probation Cooperation” 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.

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

“Police, Parole and Probation Cooperation” provides an overview of inter agency cooperation programs that have proven successful with offender supervision and public safety. The Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency partners with D.C.’s Metropolitan Police Department, other law enforcement agencies and adjacent states.  The Maryland Division of Parole and Probation is featured in this program.

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

Transcript available at http://media.csosa.gov/podcast/transcripts/?p=172

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

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 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.

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.