Policy and Research Resources and Reports
Program Evaluation
"Program evaluation involves the systematic collection of information about the activities, characteristics, and outcomes of programs in order to inform decisions, clarify options, identify improvements, and provide information about programs and policies.” (Patton, 1997).
At OCJS, program evaluation is conducted to assess programs funded by the agency, as well as to assess programs that have generated considerable attention in the criminal justice arena.
Specialized Courts
- Effects of Mental Health Court on Reducing Incarcerations
- Recidivism of Successful Mental Health Court Participants
- Akron Mental Health Court Case Study
- Akron Mental Health Court: Use of Services by Successful Participants During the First Two Years
- Ohio Drug Court Evaluation
- Outcome Evaluation of Ohio’s Drug Court Efforts
- Richland County Drug Court: The Impact of Drug Courts on Court Operations
Mentally Ill in the Criminal Justice System
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The Effect of Crisis Intervention Team Training on Police Disposition of Mental Disturbance Calls
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Impact of Diversion Programs on Consumers of Mental Health Services
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Impact of Diversion Programs on Consumers' Quality of Life and Depressive Symptomology
Other Offender-Based Programs
- Community Oriented Reentry (CORE) in Ohio
- An Exploratory Study of Court-Referred Batterer Intervention Programs in Ohio
Other Program Evaluations
