The report describes the technical assistance goals of the CPO, programs administered by OJP/CPO and technical assistance opportunities available to State policymakers and adult and juvenile correctional administrators and program managers. OJP/CPO is responsible for carrying out the mandates of the Violent Offender Incarceration and Truth-in-Sentencing Incentive and the Residential Substance Abuse Treatment for State Prisoners Grant Programs. OJP/CPO has developed a comprehensive technical assistance plan to help States qualify for, implement, administer and manage these programs. In fiscal year 1998, a major focus of OJP/CPO’s technical assistance efforts was national conferences and workshops. In fiscal year 1999, OJP/CPO will continue to sponsor national events but will place greater emphasis on developing and delivering training designed to assist corrections practitioners with the implementation and management of changing sentencing and corrections policies and prison populations. Tables