182. Guide for Implementing the Comprehensive Strategy for Serious, Violent, and Chronic Juvenile Offenders
URL - http://www.ncjrs.org/pdffiles/guide.pdf
May 1995
Editor James C. Howell
Developmental Research and Programs, Inc.
J. David Hawkins , Richard F. Catalano , Devon D. Brewer , Holly J. Neckerman , Sherry Wong , Pat Chappell
National Council on Crime and Delinquency
Barry Krisberg, David Onek, Richard Wiebush, Elliott Currie, Christopher Baird, Greg Pearce
204. Confronting Relapse and Recidivism: Case Management and Aftercare Services in the OPTS Program
URL - http://www.ncjrs.org/pdffiles1/nij/grants/181047.pdf
February 18, 2000
Authors: Shelli Rossman, Caterina Gouvis, Janeen Buck, Elaine Morley
Summary
The research used an experimental model that randomly assigned eligible felons to either the OPTS program (treatment group) or routine supervision (control group). Program implementation was documented by rt searchers using a number of techniques, including field visits to directly observe program activities; one-on-one interviews and small group discussions with staff, and separately with clients; and secondary analysis of program materials (e.g..memoranda of agreement, brochures, newsletters).
This report describes the major components of the OPTS model, including aspects of case management and supervision, as well as core services offered to OPTS clients in each of the five core domains in the three selected sites (see Morley et al., 1995, 1998; and Rossman et al., 1998a, 1998b, for other OPTS documentation reports).
