Data-Driven Insights for Smarter Justice Solutions
CGL’s Research, Analysis, and Forecasting (RAF) Unit helps justice agencies make smarter, data-driven decisions through cutting-edge research, advanced analytics, and predictive modeling. With a team of criminologists, data scientists, and justice system experts, we provide trusted insights in population forecasting, risk assessment, and program evaluation, giving agencies the information they need to allocate resources effectively, reduce costs, and improve outcomes.
Specializing in comprehensive system analysis and forecasting, the RAF Unit helps agencies understand trends in jail, prison, and community supervision populations to support long-term planning. Using CGL’s proprietary Wizard Simulation model—the most accurate projection tool recognized by the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO)—we provide detailed correctional population forecasts. Our team also develops and validates risk assessment and classification instruments to improve pretrial release decisions, offender supervision, and housing assignments, while conducting program evaluations and compliance reviews to measure effectiveness and ensure agencies meet industry standards.
The RAF Unit combines The Wizard Simulation alongside Power BI, IBM SPSS, ESRI ArcView, and advanced statistical modeling, turning complex data into clear, actionable insights. Our ability to provide geospatial analysis, including crime mapping, enhances data visualization and scenario-based forecasting, helping agencies identify efficiencies, anticipate challenges, and make informed policy decisions that improve overall system performance.
As a key part of CGL’s 360 Approach to Justice, the RAF Unit seamlessly integrates into CGL’s comprehensive service model, ensuring justice agencies have the data and intelligence to improve operations, control costs, and plan for the future with confidence.
