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Reimagining Officer Caseload Assignment: The Benefits and Challenges of Weighted Community Supervision Caseload Assignments
SESSION INFO
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
Session Type: Workshop
This session introduces Douglas County Kansas Community Corrections’ weighted caseload tool and examines risk-based caseload management as a strategy to reduce officer burnout, advance equity, and strengthen supervision outcomes. Attendees will explore how aligning supervision intensity with validated risk assessment scores supports more effective interventions while ensuring efficient use of limited resources. The session will highlight practical applications, discuss challenges, and demonstrate how data-informed caseload design can promote sustainability, fairness, and improved outcomes in community supervision.
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SESSION PRESENTERS
Ms. Jessica Noel Clatterbuck, MSW
Adult Services Officer, Douglas County Community Corrections
Jessica Clatterbuck holds a master’s degree in social work from the University of Kansas and brings a trauma-informed, evidence-based approach to supervising high-risk probation clients. She is extremely skilled in effective correctional practices, balancing accountability with targeted interventions, and is consistently recognized for delivering high-quality programming aligned with risk, need, and responsivity to support positive outcomes in community supervision.
Mr. Lance Eric Saylor
Adult Services Officer,
Lance Saylor has been with Douglas County Adult Services for ten years and has over 12 years of experience working with justice involved individuals. Mr. Saylor approaches supervision with a trauma-informed approach rooted in empathy, dignity, and understanding. He recognizes that many individuals involved in the justice system have experienced significant trauma and works to create a supportive, respectful environment that promotes healing and accountability. His work is guided by the belief that recovery and stability are possible when people are met with compassion and access to meaningful support. In collaboration with local community partners, he is actively involved in several initiatives serving individuals experiencing homelessness in Lawrence, helping connect them to resources, housing, and pathways toward long-term well-being. Lance holds a bachelor’s degree in social science from Emporia State University. Lance is married and the proud father of two sons, Noah and Henry.
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