CO - Department of Corrections Launches the Colorado Transitional Accountability Plan (CTAP)

[Michael Dell]

Colorado Department of Corrections Launches the Colorado Transitional Accountability Plan (CTAP)

3 Jun 2014

Colorado Springs, Colo. – The Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) has pressed the “start” button on a dynamic new offender case planning philosophy and computer system. The Colorado Transitional Accountability Plan, or CTAP, is a single, dynamic, automated case management system.

The automated system will improve information sharing and guide offender progress from incarceration to successful discharge. CTAP also serves as the foundation for an integrated case management approach as defined by the National Institute of Corrections. The focus of an integrated case management approach is to optimize resources by focusing on criminogenic needs and using validated assessments with on-going collaboration to assist the offender population in making a smooth transition from correctional facility to community re-entry.

CTAP is the result of the hard work and dedication of a CDOC multidisciplinary team, the Governor’s Office of Information Technology, The University of Cincinnati and Dewpoint Consulting. This team examined internal functions, reviewed external research and practices, conducted interviews with other correctional agencies, and, defined a course of action for the CDOC system and structure. Beyond case planning, the CTAP will also enhance information sharing among various stakeholders, thus assisting in the process of offender reentry by providing comprehensive and timely offender information.