The Kentucky Legislature funded the program in 1984 to provide a cost-effective alternative to incarceration while protecting the public. The program also helps offenders accept their responsibilities to themselves and their families and communities. The new program differs from current probation and parole services in both the supervision and the caseloads involved. Probation and parole officers have caseloads of 126, whereas intensive supervision officers have caseloads of 25 or less. The officers focus on employment, continuing education, counseling, community resource referrals, and maintenance of court-ordered fees. Surveillance is a major emphasis. It includes home visits on weekends and nights. Offenders must meet seven eligibility criteria and remain in intensive supervision for at least 4 months. Intensive supervision may also be used as an alternative to revocation for parolees. Program application, lists of program locations and staff allocations appended.