The States involved in the study were Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, New York, and South Carolina. Data were collected on demographic and offender characteristics, along with indicators that measured community supervision intensity. Positive-adjustment variables included employment patterns, residence stability, financial stability, participation in self-improvement programs, no illegal activities, and no critical incidents. The findings show that there is little basis for concluding that offenders that emerge from any of the shock incarceration programs will adjust any better or worse than offenders from other correctional programs. Data also show that no matter what type of program is used, the intensity with which an offender is supervised in the community is a critical success factor. 105 figures and 99 tables