NCJ Number
73111
Date Published
1980
Length
60 pages
Annotation
Wisconsin's current corrections information systems and the history of the Corrections Integrated Program Information System (CIPIS) are described, and the State's correctional system process and its relationship to other criminal justice agencies are summarized.
Abstract
CIPIS will result in installation of a totally integrated data processing system to record data in automated form as soon as possible and as near the point of information origin as is feasible. It will be comprised of a network of related subsystems which will specify form and content according to an integrated scheme to meet most of the needs related to planning, directing, analyzing, modifying, and evaluating correctional programs. Completion of the modules will enable provision of computerized identifying information on all offenders on probation, parole, or committed to the Department of Health and Social Services and placed in one of the correctional facilities. CIPIS will combine institutional reporting, probation and parole, and all other computer systems used by the Division of Corrections into a single divisionwide program information system based on individualized offender recording operations. All data elements related to computer programs will be merged into one reporting system. This will provide a data base to meet information needs through use of either standardized or special computer programs, thereby increasing output speed. The increased use of machine methods will permit rapid processing of large volumes of data and enable statistical analysis to become a part of ongoing recordkeeping operations. Material on the Wisconsin corrections process is appended. (Author abstract modified)