THE KNOWLEDGE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO REDUCE THE GAP IN WHAT WE KNOW ABOUT EFFECTIVE RESPONSES TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROBLEMS. THE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM GUIDES LEAA IN PLANNING FOR AND USING EVALUATIVE INFORMATION IN DIRECTING THE AGENCY'S PROGRAMS. THE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM PROVIDES TECHNICAL AND FINANCIAL AID AND ASSISTANCE TO STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT CRIMINAL JUSTICE PLANNING AND OPERATING AGENCIES TO HELP THEM DEVELOP THE CAPABILITIES TO MEET THEIR OWN NEEDS IN IMPROVING THE PERFORMANCE AND EFFECTIVENESS OF THEIR PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS. APPENDED MATERIALS INCLUDE A DESCRIPTION OF LEAA EVALUATION ACTIVITIES BETWEEN FY 1973 THROUGH 1976 AND PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR DISCRETIONARY GRANT PROGRAMS AND STATE PLANNING AGENCY GRANTS. (AUTHOR ABSTRACTS)...ELW