The 2010 annual report of the Juvenile Diversion Counseling Program summarizes the program's key achievements and evaluation results for the year. It served over 1,200 clients through individual, family, and group counseling as well as experiential therapies like art, wilderness, and animal-assisted therapy. Recidivism rates were 3.07% at 6 months and 6.13% at 12 months, significantly lower than the state's 19.4% rate. The program received additional funding and expanded services while staying under budget. Client feedback was overwhelmingly positive about the impact of counseling on personal growth, family relationships, and deterrence from future legal issues.

1. Juvenile Diversion Counseling Program
2010 Annual Report
18th Judicial District
District Attorney’s Office

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Written by Shelley Dodd, LPC, LAC, NCC, Director, Juvenile Diversion Counseling Program
Editor, Stacey MacGlashan, MSW, LCSW
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Table of Contents
• Introduction
• Overview
• Mission Statement, Vision and Values
• After School Art and Teen Media Project
• Services We Provide
• 2010 Program Development
• 2010 Program Evaluation
• 2010 Key Achievements
• Individual Therapy Results
• Family Therapy Results
• Community Service and Restorative Justice Results
• Discharge Results
• Recidivism Results
• Our Amazing Staff
• Appendix I: 2006-2010 JDCP Recidivism Results Summary Table
• Appendix II: 2009 Annual Cost and Success Rates Per Client
• Appendix III: 2009 Annual Cost Per Client
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Introduction
This report focuses on the program development, key achievements and comprehensive
program evaluation of the Juvenile Diversion Counseling Program for 2010.
JDCP is unique in that if offers comprehensive, multi-modal treatment. Our “one size fits
no-one” philosophy demands that everything we do is based on the client and family’s
needs rather than the program requirements.
Overview
Every part of our program is built on the research-supported belief that encouraging strong connections and meaningful
experiences is the most effective way to keep adolescents out of trouble. Through our wide array of therapy approaches
and services, we give our clients powerful opportunities for expressing pent-up emotions, for gaining the skills and strength
that builds stable identity and self-esteem, and for feeling the power of another’s positive regard.
The foundations of our program are therapy-driven prevention,
intervention and accountability. Our outpatient mental health
services include individual, family and group therapies that
promote insight, communication and coping skills. We give our
clients the tools they need to manage mental health issues
such as depression, anxiety or ADHD and to conquer challenges
with drugs and alcohol, negative peer influences, family struggles
and involvement with the legal system.
We tailor treatment to meet each client’s unique needs, offering the
most innovative, effective and proven practices, such as EMDR, sand-
play therapy, animal-assisted therapy and experiential therapy. Our
clients are held accountable for their choices and the consequences
of those choices to self and others, and they must fulfill rigorous
program requirements to successfully resolve their cases.
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Outdoor Survival Skills,
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Mission
In an atmosphere of professionalism and excellence, we
provide counseling and support to juvenile offenders and
their families. We create opportunities for change with
an emphasis on accountability and personal growth.
Vision
To create an effective, evidenced-based, comprehensive,
multi-modal outpatient counseling program. To be
recognized as a national model program through the
Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention.
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Medicine Horse Program, Boulder, CO

6. 6Experiential day at the park,
Littleton, CO
Values
Client-Focused – We focus on individualized treatment, embracing strengths
and supporting the client’s ability to advocate for self. Our approach includes
multigenerational themes and cares for the whole person.
Genuine – We strive to connect with our clients in an honest and authentic
manner, embodying respect and compassion.
Team Synergy – We collaborate in such a way – emphasizing mutual support,
sharing, flexibility and vibrancy – that the power of our team is greater than that
of its individuals working independently.
Integrity – We operate with the highest ethical and professional standards.
Diversity – We embrace and honor our varied perspectives and talents, and we
continually evolve as a team by capitalizing on our differences in experience,
training, focus and strength.
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Beading, The Crazy Merchant, CO

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After School Art Teen Media Project

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Group Counseling
Art Therapy
EMDR
After School Art
Teen Media Project
Animal Assisted
Therapy
Sandplay
Therapy
Community
Outreach
Case Management
Restitution
Restorative Justice
Community Service
Wilderness Therapy
Family Counseling
Individual Counseling
We
Provide

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2010
Program Development
• Received a 2010-2011 Fiscal Year Office of Adult and Juvenile Justice Assistance grant with an award of $163,034.
• Received $16,000 in drug forfeiture funds for the Teen Media Project to continue creating public service campaigns and performing web and
media development.
• Awarded $10,000 by the Brunick Family Foundation to develop an art restitution component in 2011.
• Created and implemented a process to serve teens and young adult offenders charged with a second minor in possession charge through
county court.
• Expanded a pilot component to serve adults between the ages of 18 and 25.
• Increased access to services for clients by renting art studio and office space in Aurora for six months.
• Created and began facilitating an art restitution component.
• Implemented tools to brand program including JDCP and After School Art logos.
• Re-created the JDCP brochure to more accurately reflect the values and purpose of the program.
• Integrated use of technology including web-cams, electronic treatment planning and improved database capabilities.
• Provided monthly Eye Movement and Desensitization Reprocessing consultation for JDCP staff and interns.
• Continued successful facilitation of all added components including community service activities, day trips, overnight trips and restorative
justice circles.
• Improved records retention and release process to meet Department of Regulatory Agency standards for all licensed mental health
professionals.
• Standardized the process for interviewing, accepting and training graduate interns.
Program Evaluation
• Evaluated model program guidelines and selected the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention to pursue
program credentialing.
• Completed the majority of the OJJDP application including three years of recidivism data for the control group and the annual report.
• Completed staff survey with Dr. Sarah Nelson, Nelson Consulting, LLC.
• Continued working with Dr. Nelson to complete a comprehensive program evaluation.
• Implemented the Outcome Questionnaire (a standardized mental health screening tool) to screen county court clients 18
and older.
• Completed quarterly and annual reports using internal data and client feedback forms.
• Collected data, analyzed and completed recidivism results for 2010.

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2010
Key Achievements
• Served 1,212 clients.
• Received 101 county court referrals.
• Spending was 7.5 percent under budget.
• Continued to offer fee-for-service component, received 42 voluntary
referrals and 10 adult referrals.
• Collected and distributed to victims $37,719 in restitution.
• Successfully facilitated 20 day trips, two overnight trips, eight
community service activities and nine restorative justice circles.
• Uninterrupted and producer Joy Parrish won a second Regional
Emmy Award, two international Communicator Awards and a Silver
Telly Award.
• The Teen Media Project began creating and producing Spanish-
English public service announcement to reduce domestic violence
of immigrant women.
• The TMP has been recognized by agencies throughout the world on
Facebook and Twitter with a following of 500 people.
• Held third annual art show showcasing the art of 20 artists from
the After School Art component and The Other Side Arts.
• Co-facilitated two-week Gun Violence Prevention Program in
conjunction with TOSA and Aurora Original Renewal through the city
of Aurora.
• Julie Sugioka and Maddie provided animal assisted therapy to clients
as a registered dog therapy team.
• Two staff received EMDR certification through the EMDR
International Association.
• Successfully trained two master’s-level counseling interns.
• Successfully published quarterly newsletter “Inside Diversion” as
a community resource.
• Participated in an on-site interview and steering committee for the
statewide Department of Criminal Justice evaluation of juvenile
diversion programs.
• 100 percent safety record on all events and activities.
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Your experience in individual counseling was:
65%
32%
3%
Excellent
Good
Satisfactory
Unsatisfactory
Answer Options Response
Percent
Response
Count
Excellent 65.8 77
Good 31.6 37
Satisfactory 2.6 3
Unsatisfactory 0.0 0
Answered
Question
117
Skipped Question 2
Individual Therapy Results
0ur clients complete anonymous client feedback forms through Survey Monkey. Clients and families who participate in multiple
modalities or components are asked to complete a survey on each service received. We currently have 66 different surveys to
accurately collect and analyze our clients’ feedback.
One thing you liked about individual counseling was:
• “There was no judgment passed on me.” – 17-year-old male client
• “I liked the EMDR sessions a lot because they really helped make me sit down and truly think about certain situations.”
– 16-year-old male client
• “Learning about my ADHD.” – 13 year-old male client
• “Helped me control my anger.” – 16-year-old male client
• “Worked together to solve problems.” – 16-year-old male client
• “It let me grow as a person.” – 15-year-old female client
• “Helped me learn from my mistakes.” – 16-year-old male client
Results from 117 JDCP clients who completed
the survey from 1/1/10 – 12/31/10

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Family Therapy Results
The pie chart below is based on 39 anonymous client feedback forms completed between 1/1/2010 and 12/31/10 by clients who
participated in family therapy with JDCP.
Answer Options Response
Percent
Response
Count
Excellent 65.9 27
Good 31.8 10
Satisfactory 0 1
Unsatisfactory 2.3 10
Answered Question 38
Skipped Question 1
Why did you choose family therapy over court:
• “I knew doing family therapy would help me.” – 13-year-old male client
• “It was important to fix the tension in my family.” – 19-year-old male client
• “I’d rather have the guidance and therapy than do what my brother is doing.” – 14-year-old male client
Things you liked about family therapy:
• “Me and my mom worked things out.” – 12-year-old male client
• “It kept me out of trouble.” – 13-year-old female client
• “Helped me gain trust with my parents.” – 16-year-old male client
• “Being able to be open and knowing I wouldn’t be judged.” – 14-year-old male client
• “My family is working better together.” – 15-year-old female client
One thing you found challenging in family therapy was:
• “Starting to express emotions.” – 17-year-old male client
• “Hearing things you didn’t want to hear.” – 13- year-old male client
• “Being honest.” – 16-year-old female client
• “Sometimes it was hard to talk instead of yell.” – 16-year-old female client
Your experience in family therapy was:
66%
32%
2%
Excellent
Good
Satisfactory
Unsatisfactory

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Community Service and Restorative Justice Results
When completing our feedback forms, clients are given the opportunity to respond to 28 specific questions gathering relevant
information on their background, reason for attending diversion, the professionalism, quality and responsiveness of their
therapists as well as goals and future plans. Below are anonymous quotes and statistics taken from our client feedback forms.
Your experience with community service was:
• “I learned to work with others, also to not give up and
keep working.” – 17-year-old male client
• “It was a different experience that I found real
interesting and fun. I didn't realize how good you can
feel after doing something for someone else for a
change.” – 17-year-old male client
• “I was outside doing helpful work for a good cause
and it made me feel good.” – 17-year-old male client
• “Like I said before, this community service program
helped me with my past poor organization and my
lack of teamwork and also staying quiet about
things too, but now it all changed.” – 18-year-old-male client
Your experience in the restorative justice circle was:
• “I was able to come to terms with the victim and work
things out. Very positive.” – 17-year-old male client
• “I learned about other people and how things impact
people’s lives more than you can imagine.” – 16-year-old male
client
• “The circle was a great way to be heard and to understand
why emotions can trigger a reaction that could be good or
bad.” – 17-year-old male client
Restorative justice circle results based on 12
client feedback forms completed from 1/1/10-
12/31/10:
• 91.7 percent rated the RJ circle as good or
excellent, 8.3 percent rated it as satisfactory.
• 66.7 percent of participants strongly agreed
and 33.3 percent agreed with the statement, “I
am less likely to break the law because I
attended the RJ circle.”
• 25 percent strongly agreed and 66.7 percent
agreed with the statement, “My family life has
improved because I attended the RJ circle.”
• 91.7 percent strongly agreed and 8.3 percent
agreed with the statement, “I understand how
my actions affect other people as a result of
attending the RJ circle.”
Our restorative justice component brings together circles of people impacted by an adolescent’s poor decisions,
including the adolescent, his/her parents, victims, law enforcement, school personnel and community members.
During the circle, the adolescent demonstrates accountability for the choice, talks about thoughts and feelings before, during and
since the offense and learns from other participants about impacts and concerns. The circle concludes with the group reaching an
agreement about how the adolescent can make amends for the harm caused.

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2010 Discharge Disposition of All Accepted Cases
Successfully Completed
Returned Violation/New Charges
Returned Non-compliant
Closed Unsuccessfully
Missed Two or More Appointments
Non-payment of Restitution
This chart reflects the outcome of JDCP cases closed in 2010. This information includes cases in which the juvenile
accepted diversion services and signed a contract. Cases that were rejected by JDCP due to incorrect or no contact
information, client refusing services, client deemed inappropriate for the program or client requesting the allegation
be handled in court have been excluded from this chart.
Number of Cases
427*
19
27
8
17
7
85%
4%
5%
2% 3% 1%
Successfully Completed
Returned Violation/New
Charges
Returned Non-compliant
Closed Unsuccessfully
Missed Two or More
Appointments
Non-payment of Restitution

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2010 Recidivism Results
The JDCP’s recidivism rates for 2010 are 3.07 percent at six months and 6.13 percent at 12 months.*
There are two juvenile diversion studies currently underway through the Department of Juvenile Justice. The first “will analyze intake/exit
data from current state-funded juvenile diversion programs, and recidivism data from DCJ, to assess grantee-level program outcomes and
recidivism rates among diversion participants. This work will culminate in individual grantee-level reports that importantly supplement
aggregate analyses of diversion data, and provide valuable information to grantees and DCJ regarding populations served, services
provided, and potential areas of program improvement.” (Juvenile Justice Annual Report to the Governor, September 2010) JDCP is
actively involved in this project and participates on the steering committee. JDCP was selected for a site visit and was one of four sites
asked to pilot the screening tool that all diversion grantees will use in 2011.
In Colorado, recidivism rates for diversion programs are 19.4 percent. (Juvenile Justice Annual Report to the Governor, September 2009)**
2010 recidivism rates for similar programs at the nationwide are not available.
The JDCP rates are significantly lower than the state rate.
Class of Charge for Referred Clients:
Sixty-eight percent of clients referred to JDCP faced felony (F3-F6) and/or misdemeanor
charges (M1-M3) and 32 percent of clients faced a petty offense (PO1-PO2) charge.
*See Appendix I
**The available recidivism rates compiled through the OAJJA reflect the 22 programs participating in the OAJJA juvenile diversion grant.
***Based on 2010 per case cost of $603, Division of Planning and Analysis, Colorado Judicial Branch for 2010
In 2010, 397 cases were referred to JDCP prior to being filed in court. This
reduced juvenile court costs in our district by $239,391***.
(See Appendix II and II, 2009 Annual Cost and Success Rates and Annual Cost per Client)

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1 = Percent of clients without new adjudications or convictions after successfully completing JDCP
2 = Percent of clients with new adjudications or convictions after successfully completing JDCP
2010 JDCP Recidivism Results
1
2
6 months
12 months
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
6 months
12 months
Percent of clients
with new charges:
Six months 3.07
12 months 6.13

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Our Amazing Staff
Shelley Dodd, L.P.C., L.A.C., N.C.C., Juvenile Diversion Counseling Program Director
Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, University of Central Florida
Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling, University of Central Florida
Licensed Professional Counselor
Licensed Addictions Counselor
Nationally Certified Counselor
EMDR Certified
Kate Arellano, L.M.F.T., L.P.C., Juvenile Diversion Counselor
Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, University of Iowa
Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology & Counselor Education, University of Colorado
Licensed Marital and Family Therapist, Licensed Professional Counselor
Denver Institute for Psychoanalysis, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Program
Level I and II EMDR Trained Clinician
Sandplay Practitioner
David Brunick, M.S.C./M.F.C.T, Juvenile Diversion Counselor
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, University of Colorado
Master’s Degree in Management and Organization, University of Colorado
Master’s Degree in Counseling and Marriage, Family and Child Therapy, University of Phoenix
Level I and II EMDR Trained Clinician
Vicki Capps, L.P.C., N.C.C., Juvenile Diversion Counselor
Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Lafayette College
Master’s Degree in Psychological Counseling, Columbia University
Master’s Degree in Education, Columbia University
Licensed Professional Counselor
Nationally Certified Counselor
Level I and II EMDR Trained Clinician

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Stasia Crotzer, M.A., Juvenile Diversion Counselor
Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and Art Therapy, Lesley University
Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology and Art Therapy, Naropa University
Ruth Darling-Goldberg, M.A., L.P.C., Juvenile Diversion Counselor
Bachelor’s Degree in English Literature, German minor, Kalamazoo College
Master’s Degree in Agency Counseling, University of Northern Colorado
Licensed Professional Counselor
Level I and II EMDR Trained Clinician
Katherine Glines, Outreach Coordinator
Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Criminal Justice
Bachelor of Arts in Therapeutic Recreation
Leigh Hardin, M.S.W., Juvenile Diversion Counselor
Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, University of Colorado
Master’s Degree in Social Work, University of Denver
Level I and II EMDR Trained Clinician
Kathryn Harwood, M.A., Juvenile Diversion Counselor
Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, University of Colorado
Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology, University of Denver
Licensed Professional Counselor
Nationally Certified Counselor
Level I and II EMDR Trained Clinician
Samantha Legler, Outreach Coordinator
Bachelor's Degree in Communications, University of Northern Colorado
Three years of experience working with youth and one year of experience working
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Stacey MacGlashan, M.A., M.S.W., L.C.S.W., Juvenile Diversion Counselor
Bachelor’s Degree in English Literature and Communications, University of Michigan
Master’s Degree in Journalism, University of Maryland
Master’s Degree in Social Work, University of Denver
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Level I and II EMDR Trained Clinician
Joy Parrish, M.A., L.P.C., N.C.C., Juvenile Diversion Counselor
Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Arizona State University
Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology, University of Denver
Licensed Professional Counselor
Nationally Certified Counselor
Producer, Teen Media Project
Myriam Reynolds, M.A., A.T.R., Juvenile Diversion Counselor
Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Art, University of North Texas
Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology and Art Therapy, Naropa University
Registered Art Therapist
Level I and II EMDR Trained Clinician
Susan E. Seiler, M.A., L.P.C., N.C.C., Juvenile Diversion Counselor
Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education, Indiana University
Master’s Degree in Music, Flute Performance, University of Colorado
Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology and Counselor Education with emphasis in Couples and Family Therapy,
University of Colorado
Licensed Professional Counselor
Nationally Certified Counselor
Certified EMDR Therapist, EMDRIA

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Kim Snow, Legal Secretary
Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design, Iowa State University
Three years as a legal secretary and more than 30 years of experience working in the
Arapahoe County and Colorado court systems
Julie Sugioka, M.A., L.P.C., Juvenile Diversion Counselor
Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, University of Northern Colorado
Master’s Degree in Community Counseling and Marriage and Family Therapy, University of
Northern Colorado
Licensed Professional Counselor
EMDR Certified
Registered Dog Therapy Team, providing Animal Assisted Therapy
Debbie Winslow, M.A., L.P.C., L.M.F.T., N.C.C., Juvenile Diversion Counselor
Bachelor’s Degree in Natural Resource Management, Colorado State University
Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology and Counselor Education with emphasis in
Couples and Family
Therapy, University of Colorado
Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Marriage and Family Counselor
Nationally Certified Counselor
Level I and II EMDR Trained Clinician
Sandplay Practitioner

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Appendix I
*Results are based on a random sample of 50 percent of clients who successfully completed JDCP. Time intervals are post-discharge.
Recidivism results are based on adjudications and/or convictions reflected in the following criminal justice databases: NCIC/CCIC and
Lexus Nexus. Recidivism rates for clients successfully discharged in 2009 were determined through NCIC/CCIC, Court Link (previously
Lexus Nexus) and an additional 18th Judicial District database, ReAction.
JDCP recidivism rates by year (percent): 2006 2007 2008 2009
Sample size: 173 172 155 163
Clients who had misdemeanor or felony charges at six months 2.31 2.90 1.93 3.07
Clients who had misdemeanor or felony charges at 12 months 4.62 4.65 3.87 6.13
Clients who had misdemeanor or felony charges at 18 months 10 6.97 n/a n/a
Clients who had misdemeanor or felony charges at 24 months 10 7.55 n/a n/a
Clients who had misdemeanor or felony charges between 25 and
36 months
13 n/a n/a n/a
JDCP Recidivism Rates

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Appendix II
2009 Annual Cost and Success Rates Per Client
Juvenile faces
a district level charge
JDCP
$770
18th Juvenile Probation
$1,630
2009 success rate:
85 percent*
2009 success rate:
73 percent*
One year post-program
release recidivism rate:
39 percent**
One year post-program
release recidivism rate:
Four percent**
*Success is defined as completing the program with a positive termination.
**Post-release recidivism for probation is defined as a filing for felony or misdemeanor charges within one year of termination from program
placement for a criminal offense. Recidivism for JDCP is defined as a misdemeanor and/or felony adjudication or conviction within one
year of termination from the program. Information is based on FY2008 terminations remaining successful one year after release.
(Recidivism Report-FY2009, Colorado State Judicial Branch)
While these two programs
are different and cannot be
used objectively for
comparative analysis, the
outcomes from both
programs indicate that
diversion is a cost-effective
and highly successful
intervention.
Currently, diversion programs are offered voluntarily by districts and are not required by the state.

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Juvenile faces a district
level charge
Refer to JDCP
Refer to court
$603
Accept and
complete JDCP
$770
Four percent recidivism
Refer to JDCP
$770
Charges dropped
or dismissed
Return to court
$603
Adjudication
Sentence
Probation $1,630
(possible option)
Total cost $2,233
39 percent recidivism
When appropriate, diversion is an alternative to the criminal
filing of a court case. In 2009, 389 cases were referred to
JDCP prior to being filed in court. This reduced court costs
by $234,380.
Accepts and
completes JDCP
Total cost $1,373
Four percent recidivism
Appendix III
2009 Annual Cost Per Client
Court costs, probation costs and probation recidivism rates were provided by the Division of Planning and Analysis, Colorado
Judicial Branch for 2009. Court costs are based on judge and staff time. Probation and JDCP costs are based on cost to the
state and do not reflect fees incurred by clients. Recidivism rates are based on one year post-program recidivism results for 2009.