The two types of programs were found to differ substantially in several ways. They serve different target populations: community programs concentrate their resources on certain types of adult class D and E felons and juvenile offenders, while probation services are provided to a broader range of offenders. They also provide differing levels of services, with community corrections having smaller caseloads and providing more individualized treatment. There was no significant evidence of program duplication, and department of corrections regulations contain provisions to minimize duplication of services. While there were a few instances of overlapping services being provided to the same person, there was no evidence to suggest that a significant number of individuals in community corrections would otherwise have been placed on regular probation. Because community corrections services are relatively new in Kansas, their success of effectiveness has yet to be determined in the long run, but it appears they are most successful when they are well coordinated with other correctional services. Supplemental information is appended. Figures. (Author abstract modified)