Prosecutors' saw staff shortages and prison and jail overcrowding as major CJS problems, followed by lack of coordination among agencies and public lack of understanding. Prosecutors reported that their caseloads are increasing in both volume and complexity, that more offenders are being prosecuted, and that there are more hearings and motions per case. Many prosecutors reported special programs to help cope with increased caseloads, including screening units, career criminal programs, and major case units. In addition, increased emphasis on victims of crime, particularly child victims, has prompted prosecutors to increase the number of witness-victim programs, with 77 percent reporting such programs. Of nine diversion and sentencing alternatives, only restitution and intensive probation were rated as needs by a majority of prosecutors. The two most common pretrial and accusatory problems identified were inadequate police preparation of crime reports and obtaining early information on defendant backgrounds. Problems also were identified in trial continuance procedures and calendaring systems. A need to improve management information was cited in the area of defendant prior criminal histories and, to a lesser extent, in attorney schedule conflicts, continuances, and speedy trial status. In addition to staff shortages, problems were cited in staff recruitment and retention, particularly related to low salaries. Trial practice skills, new prosecutor, and stress management training were among the most frequently cited training needs. 7 exhibits and 2 notes.