May 09 2018

The Evolution of Child Support Obligations: Meeting Incarcerated Parents “Where They Are”

Enacted over 40 years ago, the United States Child Support Enforcement (CSE) Program now faces a new set of realities that challenge the success of this essential program....

Apr 10 2018

Finding Purpose in Tragedy: My company’s road to victim safety and empowerment

I really don’t have to think about the tragic, unspeakable incidents that wound up shaping my life. They are woven into the fabric of who I am, and they are as much a part of me as the color of my eyes or the prints on my fingertips. Though each year during National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, I...

Apr 03 2018

The Mental Health Crisis in the U.S. Prison System: Informed Medicaid Coverage and the Need for Continuity of Care

The United States incarcerates more people than any other country in the world, with 2.2 million inmates currently in custody−a 500% increase over the past 30 years. Individuals suffering with mental illness are disproportionately represented in the criminal justice population with 56% of state...

Feb 19 2018

Navigating the Medicaid Landscape for Incarcerated Beneficiaries

In 2017, 2.3 million people were incarcerated in our nation’s prisons and jails — a staggering 500% increase over the last 40 years. Those who are incarcerated also represent some of the most high-need, high-cost individuals requiring medical care. A high proportion of those incarcerated...

Jan 15 2018

New Mexico-based workforce agency thrilled with Appriss’ cross-match results

Unemployment insurance is an important government-run public benefit available to Americans who become unemployed through no fault of their own. Unemployment insurance gives its beneficiaries continued financial stability and has helped keep individuals and families afloat during gaps in employment...

Jan 02 2018

Finding added purpose in Washington State: Firearm Purchase Denial Notifications

Appriss is in the knowledge-sharing business. Specifically, as our corporate motto states, “knowledge for good.” It seems like there are an endless number of uses for the data we provide that benefit public safety and society as a whole.

Jun 27 2017

Appriss Safety-Sponsored Award Honors Idaho Sheriff’s Office for 2017

The National Sheriffs’ Association (NSA) named Idaho’s Canyon County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) the 2017 recipient of their Crime Victim Services Award. The annual award is sponsored by Appriss Safety and recognizes outstanding achievement by a sheriff’s office in support of victims. The CCSO,...

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