Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability
Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability

Redirection Pilots Meet and Exceed Residential Commitment Outcomes; $5.8 Million Saved

Report 07-10, February 2007




Report Summary

  • The Redirection Program has achieved a $5.8 million cost avoidance for the state in its first two years of operation. Overall, the Redirection Program operates at a lower cost than residential delinquency programs and achieves similar outcomes. However, Redirection programs at two sites-Broward and Escambia counties-attained significantly stronger outcomes, as youth served by these programs were significantly less likely to be rearrested after treatment than similar youth released from residential commitment. These programs were rated as fully proficient in the treatment model by the provider.
  • Youth who received electronic monitoring during the first month of treatment had significantly more arrests after completing treatment than those who completed the program without electronic monitoring.


Related Reports
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    Report 10-38 April 2010
  2. Redirection Saves $36.4 Million and Avoids $5.2 Million in Recommitment and Prison Costs
    Report 09-27 May 2009
  3. Redirection Program Achieves Lower Recidivism and a $14.4-Million Cost Savings Compared to DJJ Commitment
    Report 08-41 June 2008
  4. Redirection as Effective as Residential Delinquency Programs, Achieved Substantial Cost Avoidance
    Report 06-34 March 2006
Copies of this report in print or alternate accessible format may be obtained by email OPPAGA@oppaga.fl.gov, telephone (850) 488-0021, or mail 111 W. Madison St., Room 312 Tallahassee, FL 32399-1475.
Copies of this report in print or alternate accessible format may be obtained by email OPPAGA@oppaga.fl.gov, telephone (850) 488-0021, or mail 111 W. Madison St., Room 312 Tallahassee, FL 32399-1475.
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