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Chair asks factors for early termination; Eusebio and Goodwin list criteria

New York City Council · Oct 26, 2026 · starts 0:52:42 · 1 min 34 sec

Brooks-Powers asks what factors determine whether DOP files for early termination. Eusebio and Goodwin cite public safety, mitigating factors, employment, stable housing, family stability, program completion, and no rearrest.

Robert Eusebio

So obviously we're coming back to that practice.

Robert Eusebio

Currently, I don't have the exact numbers, but we're encouraged by the fact that our philosophy is aligning with our value.

Robert Eusebio

We are definitely going to be coming back to this body with numbers, concrete numbers, to inform that practice where we are.

Selvena N. Brooks-Powers

Better yet, you can just send it to us in writing before the week is out.

Selvena N. Brooks-Powers

That would be great.

Selvena N. Brooks-Powers

What factors go into determining whether to file a motion for early termination?

Robert Eusebio

So every case, we assess everyone who is on probation.

Robert Eusebio

Part of that assessment is making sure that we have addressed any, you know, mitigating factors that any concerns for public safety.

Robert Eusebio

Obviously, that's what we're looking for before we put someone through the, you know, submission of early discharges.

Robert Eusebio

We're looking at the whole person, you know, are they employed?

Robert Eusebio

Are they staying in a rest free?

Robert Eusebio

Are they, you know, doing things positive, reengaging with the family?

Robert Eusebio

We're also making sure that they know where to turn to if they ever need support.

Robert Eusebio

NEON is one of the resources that we heavily rely on.

Robert Eusebio

Make sure they know that if they ever find themselves in need of any support, they can still come back to probation regardless of whether they are on probation or not.

Sharon Goodwin

And I would add, in terms of what we look at for early discharges is making sure that the person hasn't been rearrested.