Short-Term Public Safety & Policing
Prevent excessive or inappropriate uses of force and support de- escalation of conflict so that force does not become necessary
Population focus: General
Goal ID: DOC-G01
DOC · Agency plan
Department of Correction
Preliminary REP pages 249-256
Plan area: Community Safety, Rights & Accountability
2 Short-Term
3 Medium-Term
3 Long-Term
Mission & Commitment
The Department of Correction (DOC) is responsible for the custody and care of individuals in the City's jail system. DOC acknowledges the systemic racism embedded in the carceral system. In furtherance of racial equity, DOC committed to building and improving robust data pipelines that can be disaggregated by race, ethnicity, and other characteristics to identify and address disparities in the jail population, use of force, programming access, and employment. DOC's equity goals address population disparities, staff diversity, programming access, and conditions of confinement.
Short-Term Goals
Short-Term Public Safety & Policing
Ensure staff and those in custody remain safe from violence and resulting injury so that no one is further marginalized and can ultimately thrive
Population focus: People in custody / justice-involved; Agency staff / employees; Underserved communities
Goal ID: DOC-G02
Medium-Term Goals
Medium-Term Youth Development & Services
Invest in and expand jail-based programs and services to bolster therapeutic outcomes, support impacted individuals and communities in recovering from harm, and create a safer and more humane environment for people in custody and staff
Population focus: People in custody / justice-involved; Agency staff / employees
Goal ID: DOC-G03
Medium-Term Government Oversight, Records & Legal Services
Build and improve robust data pipelines that can be disaggregated by various demographics, such as race, age, and gender to identify disparities in service provision
Population focus: General
Goal ID: DOC-G04
Medium-Term Public Safety & Policing
Assess and evaluate implementation of accommodations and programs/program changes to continue to enhance safety, dignity, and care for TGNCNBI population, and reduce instances of violence
Population focus: LGBTQ+
Goal ID: DOC-G05
Long-Term Goals
Long-Term Procurement & M/WBE Contracting
DOC has had 30% goal for M/WBE utilization and will continue to implement and evaluate goals going forward to ensure they are consistent with federal, state, and local law.
Population focus: M/WBE owners
Goal ID: DOC-G06
Long-Term Criminal Justice & Reentry
Prioritize agency resources to focus on personal growth, wellness, and community-connections for incarcerated individuals and staff
Population focus: People in custody / justice-involved; Agency staff / employees
Goal ID: DOC-G07
Long-Term Community Engagement & Participation
Co-design, with people in custody, a racial equity and efficacy rubric for all programs offered across DOC facilities to ensure the needs of people in custody are met
Population focus: People in custody / justice-involved
Goal ID: DOC-G08