Md. Code Regs. 16.17.02.07
Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 12, June 14, 2024
Section 16.17.02.07 - Program AccountabilityA. Monitoring.(1) The basic task involved in monitoring is to determine whether the program is providing services in compliance with the contract. The primary data collected shall be the:(a) Number of clients served annually;(b) Age, sex, race, address, offense or activity which led to referral, and prior offense history, if any, for each client served; and(c) Services which are provided to each client.(2) The tools used to monitor diversion programs are:(a) The quarterly reporting form;(b) On-site visits conducted at least once during the contract year;(3) Irregularities indicated in the quarterly report shall be brought to the attention of the program. Additional information may be required.B. Evaluation.(1) The basic evaluative tool to be used for determining effectiveness is the comprehensive follow-up. Data on the adjudication status of a diversion program's formal caseload will be reported at the quarter of termination, and 1 and 2 years after termination.(2) The extent of adjudication among the youth intensively served will be verified by examining, when possible, records retained by the Department of Juvenile Services. Records and reports from other agencies and self-reported information from youth served may be accepted also.(3) The method used to obtain adjudication information will be identified in the evaluative report. This evaluation shall show the effect of a program on the delinquent behavior of its participants (as measured by whether they are adjudicated). Individual diversion programs may use their own staff or field work students and volunteers to produce evaluations of a more sophisticated nature.(4) Data shall be collected on all services rendered. The effectiveness of some of these services is less measurable but may be important in examining the long range impact of diversion programs on juvenile behavior.Md. Code Regs. 16.17.02.07