Recidiviz
Recidiviz, a Y-Combinator S19 company based in New York and Oakland, partners with state criminal justice agencies to use data for reducing incarceration and enhancing policy transparency, focusing on equity and community success.
Locations
Recidiviz maintains offices in New York, NY, and Oakland, CA. Additionally, the organization supports remote and partly remote work arrangements. These locations enable Recidiviz to engage with diverse communities across the United States.
Government Industry Focus
Recidiviz operates within the government sector, specifically targeting the criminal justice sub-industry. The organization's mission is to reduce incarceration rates while promoting equity and community success. Recidiviz partners with state criminal justice agencies, offering data-driven tools to enhance outcomes in corrections, support reentry, and inform policy changes.
Y Combinator S19 Batch
Recidiviz participated in the Y Combinator accelerator, specifically in the S19 batch. Being part of Y Combinator provided Recidiviz with access to resources, mentorship, and a network that supports startup growth and innovation.
Open-Source Data Platform
Recidiviz offers an open-source platform designed to ingest, link, standardize, and expose criminal justice data in usable formats. This platform aims to empower leaders, policymakers, the general public, and advocates with data-driven insights to improve criminal justice outcomes and transparency.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are integral to Recidiviz's mission and workplace culture. The organization implements diverse hiring pipelines to attract candidates of color, formerly incarcerated individuals, and other underrepresented communities. Recidiviz conducts quarterly diversity audits and provides training on the criminal justice system to all new team members. The observance of Juneteenth, along with educational activities, further underscores their commitment.