Common use of Performance Metrics for Equal Protection and DMC Reforms Clause in Contracts

Performance Metrics for Equal Protection and DMC Reforms. ‌ (a) In order to ensure that JCMSC’s equal protection and DMC reforms are conducted in accordance with the Constitution, the Equal Protection Monitor shall assess JCMSC’s progress in implementing these provisions and the effectiveness of these reforms. In addition to assessing JCMSC’s procedures, practices, and training, the Monitor shall analyze the following metrics related to the equal protection and fairness in the administration of juvenile justice: (i) Annual analysis of the effectiveness of the data collection system; (ii) Annual assessment of the Shelby County RRI for each Decision Point and comparison of the Tennessee and national RRI data; (iii) Annual analysis of the factors relied upon in the pre-adjudication detention, diversion, and transfer determinations and the extent to which race remains a statistically significant factor at each of these Decision Points; (iv) Review of the strategic plan to reduce DMC; (v) Review of the objective decision-making tools implemented in accordance with this Agreement and a sampling of matters in which the tools were used; (vi) Review of JCMSC’s statistical review of transfer recommendations; and (vii) Review of a representative sampling of monthly management reports generated by each department. (b) JCMSC shall maintain a record of the documents necessary to facilitate a review by the Equal Protection Monitor and the United States in accordance with Section VI of this Agreement.