NCJ Number
10544
Date Published
Unknown
Length
17 pages
Annotation
COORDINATED COMMUNITY TREATMENT PROGRAMS OFFER ALTERNATIVES TO DETENTION AND INSTITUTIONALIZATION.
Abstract
THE DEPARTMENT OF COURT SERVICES INTEGRATES THE ACTIVITIES OF NORMALLY FRAGMENTED ELEMENTS OF THE LOCAL CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM INTO A COORDINATED PROGRAM. THE PROGRAM TAKES MAXIMUM ADVANTAGE OF AVAILABLE PUBLIC AND PRIVATE RESOURCES IN THE COMMUNITY. THE SERVICES OFFERED INCLUDE PRE-TRIAL RELEASE SCREENING, PRE-TRIAL COMMUNITY SUPERVISION, COUNTY-ADMINISTERED PROBATION, AND A COMMUNITY-CENTERED CORRECTIONS FACILITY. A BRIEF EVALUATION OF EACH IS GIVEN.