The evaluation documents the creation of a rigorous multi-treatment program that emphasizes discipline, academic education, substance abuse treatment and education, with group and individual counseling, all within a military structure. Of 22,225 volunteers sent to Shock, 13,360 graduated and were granted an early release to parole supervision, which represents a savings of an estimated $290 million in operating costs plus $138 million of avoided capital construction costs. Shock inmates made academic progress and there were fewer misbehavior reports at Shock facilities compared to some minimum- and medium-security facilities. The report includes detailed descriptions of each of the major components of this supervision initiative and an in-depth perspective on the program. It indicates that treating and releasing selected state prisoners earlier than their court determined minimum period of incarceration did not compromise the community protection rights of the citizenry. Tables, bibliography, figures, appendix