NCJ Number
106916
Journal
State Court Journal Volume: 9 Issue: 2 Dated: (Spring 1985) Pages: 6-9,15-17
Date Published
1985
Length
7 pages
Annotation
This article outlines types of juvenile restitution programs, defines the steps for instituting a management information system (MIS) for these programs, and notes the need for integrating MIS with juvenile restitution programs.
Abstract
Types of juvenile restitution programs are those which provide financial restitution to the victim, services to the victim, and services to the community. An MIS for these programs can establish measurable goals and objectives for the program, monitor progress toward goal achievement, track each case and the performance of each juvenile, signal whether scheduled events have occurred, and facilitate corrective action. A primary administrative requirement for an MIS is a comprehensive policies and procedures manual. Components of the design and implementation of an MIS for a restitution program are a feasibility study and requirements analysis; objectives identification; cost-benefit analysis and review; staffing, organization, and planning; software and hardware selection and procurement; testing and modification; and implementation and staff training. These steps are followed by monitoring and evaluation and refinements. When financial restitution is involved, the MIS should be closely tied to an accounting system. Microcomputers and some minicomputers are sized and capable of performing the functions outlined as well as many more.