NCJ Number
10867
Date Published
1972
Length
59 pages
Annotation
OMAHA'S CRIMINAL JUSTICE CENTER USED A RESEARCH TEAM OF PROFESSIONALS FOR A SUSTAINED PROCESS OF RESEARCH, NEW PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT, DEMONSTRATION, AND EVALUATION.
Abstract
THE MAJOR THRUST OF THE PROGRAM WAS THE DEVELOPMENT OF SYSTEM-WIDE IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM POLICE, COURTS, AND CORRECTIONS. THE REPORT COVERS THE PURPOSE OF THE CENTER, ITS HISTORY AND BACKGROUND, ITS ORGANIZATION, FUNCTIONS, AND RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER ORGANIZATIONS, PROGRESS TO DATE ON THE ORIGINALLY STATED GOALS, DEVELOPMENT OF BASELINE DATA, AND DEVELOPMENT AND DESCRIPTION OF PROJECTS. (AUTHOR ABSTRACT MODIFIED)