New Service Line
AI Readiness & Algorithmic Equity Advising
Helping juvenile and criminal justice agencies adopt artificial intelligence responsibly — with racial and ethnic equity at the center.
As jurisdictions integrate AI into case management, risk assessment, and data reporting, agencies need a partner who understands both the technology and the systems it will shape. The Mitchell Firm bridges that gap.
Services Include
How We Help
Algorithmic Equity Reviews
Assessment of risk assessment instruments, predictive analytics, and automated decision tools to identify where historical data may perpetuate or amplify racial and ethnic disparities — with actionable recommendations for validation, transparency, and oversight.
AI Readiness Assessments
Evaluation of agency data quality, infrastructure, policy, and staff capacity to determine whether and how AI tools can be adopted responsibly.
Policy & Governance Development
Drafting of AI use policies, procurement guidance, and oversight frameworks that protect youth rights, keep human decision-making central, and satisfy emerging regulatory expectations.
Staff Training & Change Management
PROSCI-informed training that prepares probation officers, intake staff, and leadership to use AI tools effectively for documentation, reporting, and analysis — while understanding their limits.
Vendor & Tool Evaluation
Independent review of case management and analytics vendors to help agencies ask the right questions before they buy.
Our Position
"The Mitchell Firm bridges a critical gap: deep expertise in racial and ethnic disparities reduction combined with practical knowledge of how AI and data tools function inside justice systems. We help agencies innovate without replicating the inequities they are working to eliminate."
Ready to adopt AI responsibly?
Whether you are evaluating a new tool, drafting policy, or preparing staff for change — we can help you move forward with confidence.