Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving the agreement between Public Health Management Corporation and Williamson County for Risk and Needs Triage software in the amount of $1,100 and authorizing the execution of the agreement.

RANT software is Risk and Needs Triage (RANT) to be used by the Veterans Treatment Court.  It is a highly secure, web-based tool designed to help judges and other criminal justice professionals place adult drug offenders into the appropriate care-setter.  By matching offenders to appropriate service, RANT helps optimally target resources for improved public safety and public health outcomes.  The VTC staff will be able to administer the risk/needs assessment in approximately 15 minutes.  RANT was derived from empirical evidence showing that outcomes in community correctional settings are influenced by how well drug offenders are matched to services, suited to both their criminogenic risks and clinical needs.  The RANT program is validated by several organizations, and its findings have been published in a peer reviewed journal.  Agreement is attached.  Commencing date should be the date of court approval.  This expenditure will be charged to the Williamson County Veterans Treatment Court Grant-Office of the Governor.  Department contact for this item is Kathy Pierce.