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DANE COUNTY (WI) - YOUTH SERVICE BUREAU - AN EMPIRICAL ASSESSMENT

NCJ Number
39946
Author(s)
W A LOFQUIST
Date Published
1976
Length
105 pages
Annotation
REPORT OFFERS AN ASSESSMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES BUREAU THROUGH INTERVIEWS WITH STAFF AND AN EVALUATION OF THE GOALS AND ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE PROGRAM.
Abstract
THE ASSESSMENT OUTLINES SOME AREAS THAT ARE IMPORTANT FOR STRENGTHENING THE EFFORTS OF THE BUREAU, AND PROPOSES PRINCIPLES AROUND WHICH STRATEGIES CAN BE DEVELOPED. SUGGESTIONS ARE OFFERED ON THE ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT OF STAFF RESOURCES, AS WELL AS ON POLICY DEVELOPMENT AND BOARD STAFF RELATIONS. THE REPORT IS MINDFUL OF THE BUREAU'S COMMUNITY RELATIONS. THE REPORT INCLUDES NINE APPENDICES THAT COVER THE METHODS USED TO RENDER THE ASSESSMENT....BS