NCJ Number
155622
Date Published
1995
Length
40 pages
Annotation
This report reviews and assesses two correctional programs established in North Dakota in the last 4 years: intensive supervision and community confinement, with emphasis on their conceptual organizational match with the main mission of the State corrections agency, the adequacy of resources for program operations, and management characteristics.
Abstract
The analysis revealed that both programs are well designed and mesh compatibly with the agency's main mission: protecting public safety. In addition, while the intensive supervision program has basic financial resources that can be improved, the community confinement program has inadequate budgetary resources and needs substantially more. Moreover, both programs appear to have support from elected officials and other criminal justice agencies in North Dakota. Furthermore, the professionals involved in case management of criminal offenders in these programs need further training in case management principles and techniques. Finally, the programs have made adjustments as needed and should both be continued, because they serve the State with apparent cost effectiveness and alertness to public safety. 16 references