Evaluation of the Youthful Offender System (YOS) In Colorado

November 2004 Evaluation of the Youthful Offender System (YOS) In Colorado This report represents the second evaluation conducted by the Colorado Division of Criminal Justice (DCJ) of the Colorado Department of Correction's (DOC) Youthful Offender System (YOS). This study presents recidivism rates, offender profiles, and a broad picture of the operations of YOS as observed from the perspective of the residents, staff, treatment providers, and administrators. Qualitative data were collected using self-administered questionnaires, focus groups, and interviews. Additional data were obtained and analyzed from the YOS education database and DOC's management information system (DCIS). Recommendations to better . . .