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And Justice for All: Designing Your Business Case for Integrating Justice Information

Abstract

Introduction

1. Getting ready: Data gathering & analysis

2. Designing the argument: Approach, rationale & strategy

3. Presenting your business case: Audience, focus & method

Appendix A. Tools for creating a clear & compelling case

Appendix A.1 Tools for assessing your current situation & comparing it to others

Appendix A.2 Tools for articulating a vision & choosing specific objectives

Appendix A.3 Tools for identifying & understanding your audience(s)

Appendix A. 4 Tools for identifying & evaluating options

Appendix A.5 Tools for organizing your argument

Appendix B. Examples

Appendix C. Useful Links: Integration References & Their URLS

Appendix D. References

Appendix C. Useful Links: Integration References & Their URLS

Department of Justice Programs/Offices
U.S. Department of Justice
Office of Justice Programs
Bureau of Justice Assistance
Bureau of Justice Statistics
National Institute of Justice
Justice Technology Information Network


State justice integration initiatives
Alaska
Connecticut
Kansas
Kentucky
Minnesota
Nebraska
North Carolina
Ohio
Virginia
Washington
Wisconsin

Local justice integration initiatives
Harris County, Texas
Wichita, Kansas

National associations and organizations
American Legislative Exchange Council
American Probation and Parole Association
Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials
Association for Information Systems
Center for Technology in Government
The Corrections Connection
Council of State Governments
International Association of Chiefs of Police
International Association of Law Enforcement Planners
International City/County Management Association
National Association of Counties
National Association of State Chief Information Officers
National Center for State Courts
National Conference of State Legislators
National Crime Prevention Council
National District Attorneys Association
National Governors' Association
National Institute of Standards and Technology
National League of Cities
National Legal Aid and Defender Association
National Sheriffs' Association
SEARCH-National Consortium for Justice Information & Statistics

Magazines
CIO Communications Inc.
Civic.com
Governing
Government Technology
State and Local Government Computer News

Information technology resources
Information Technology Association of America
National Law Enforcement & Corrections Technology Center
Public Technology Inc.
Smartgov
Society for Information Management
Urban and Regional Information Systems Association


Foundations
There are a number of private sector foundations which are committed to investing in programs that improve the quality of life in the communities they are located.
The Council on Foundations
The Foundation Center
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