Michigan’s Wayne County Juvenile Justice System Focuses on Outcomes

October 15, 2001

Michigan's Wayne County Juvenile Justice System Focuses on Outcomes

In February 2000, Michigan's Wayne County Department of Community Justice (WCDCJ) privatized its system of care, whereby Care Management Organizations (CMOs) implement services and focus heavily on successful outcomes. Five CMOs have full risk and responsibility contracts covering case management, services and administration. The contracts are outcome driven and provide managed care methods to control intensity and length of services. In turn, these five CMOs have subcontracted with about 150 provider and community-based partner organizations. The critical criteria for the five lead . . .