The sheriff's office conducted a needs assessment which analyzed changes in juvenile crime, youthful violence, and recidivism; a needs assessment is best performed by interviewing potential partners and determining primary, secondary, and tertiary expectations for outcome related to the issue of concern. For example, outcome expectations might encompass a significant reduction in recidivism among youthful offenders, a reduction in violent crimes, an increase in offenders' reading skills, and a drop in alcohol- and drug-related activity by boot camp graduates. The MCSOBC is based on the principles of behavior modification, cognitive restructuring, authoritarian personality theory, environmental management, and Maslow's hierarchy of needs. Specific interventions focus on group identification and cohesion, academic skill development, physical fitness, counseling, graduated progress, isolation, discipline, life skills training, and follow- up. 4 notes