NCJ Number
118164
Date Published
Unknown
Length
14 pages
Annotation
This pamphlet explains the role of probation and aftercare in the Serious Habitual Offender Comprehensive Action Program (SHOCAP), an effort to help jurisdictions identify and appropriately respond to the serious habitual juvenile offender.
Abstract
SHOCAP is based on the premises and principles of the Integrated Criminal Apprehension Program (ICAP). SHOCAP can increase the quality and relevance of information provided to juvenile justice and criminal justice authorities and enables them to focus additional attention on juveniles who repeatedly commit serious crimes. Particular emphasis is placed on providing relevant and complete case information to result in more informed sentences. SHOCAP expands the interagency model established in 1983 to include more information sharing for use in planning, managing, and delivering services more effectively. Parole and aftercare involves several issues related to this effort. These issues include provisions for special placements of serious habitual offenders in aftercare with maximum supervision, the methods used for sharing pertinent information among agencies, and the use of immediate sanctions for violations of probation terms. Figures and address from which to obtain further information.