HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005 S Manager -Peterson, Raymond & Associates Evaluation of TASC for OCJP~~~--- Peterson, Raymond and Associates
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January 19, 2005
Ms. Patricia Vandersea
Orange-Chnthnm Justice Partnership
P.O. Box 8181
Hillsborough, NC 27278
Via email: pvnndersenC~co.ornnge.nc.us
Dear Trish,
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This Letter of Agreement serves ns n confirmation for Peterson, Raymond and Associates (PRA) to
support TASC and the Orange-Chatham Justice Partnership through an analysis of the intentions
and current status of diversionary programs for intermediate offenders. The Leadership Council
and the respective Boards of County Commissioners intend to use the findings and recommendations
from the analysis to make strategic decisions about their future investment in the effort.
Specifically, our engagement will help the Leadership Council assess continued local interest in
administering the program and funds, the possibility of attracting other resources ns well as
broadening or improving the impact of the effort.
Specifics of our agreement are that PRA will:
PRA will be accountable for two key deliverables pertaining to this scope of work. The first is a
written report detailing the methodology of our analysis, key findings and most importantly,
substantive recommendations about the future of the initiative. The second deliverable will be a
presentation of findings and recommendations ns well as a discussion of options with the Leadership
Council nt the conclusion of this effort.
PRA findings and recommendations will focus on the stated objectives of the program to:
1. Create n seamless system of care for the provision of services
2. Clarify roles in providing control and treatment
3. Reduce the rate of revocation for technical and drug violations
4. Combine efforts to guarantee the effective utilization of limited resource and prevent
duplication
5. Provide cognitive behavioral interventions
6. Develop nn integrated information system
7. Ensure Probation, CJPP, DACDP, DOP and TASCC staff are trained to implement the
Offender Management Model
The final report will provide crisp analysis of the status of progress toward these objectives ns well
ns recommendations about how the Partnership can reasonably assure that progress will be made in
the future. The Leadership Council will be able to use this report to craft n reasonable "rondmap"
for the future of the effort.
Peterson, Raymond and Associates
Kansas City and Bozeman
www. petersonraymond. com
913-432-0585 406-556-2162
Core Project Elements Essential Process Tactics Timeline
Diagnosing root issues -background
research • Web-based surveys
Document review January 25, 2005 -
February 15, 2005
Diagnosing root issues -current
experiences and perceptions • On-site interviews
State level interviews January 25 -February 15,
2005
Establishing findings • Consultant developed February 25, 2005
Leadership Council Review of
Preliminary Findings . Consultant Led March 1, 2005
Drafting recommendations Consultant developed March 8, 2005
Leadership Council Presentation Consultant designed and led After March 15, 2005
Estimated Costs
(do not include reimbursable travel,
phone and materials expenses) $9,875.00
Costs
The cost for this w{lrk is $9,875.00 plus travel and materials expenses not to exceed $3,500.00.
One-third ($3291.66) of the total professional fee is due upon execution of this Letter of
Agreement. One-third due immediately following the "Review of Preliminary Findings" and the
remainder will be due upon successful completion of the project.
Again, thank you for your interest in PRA and we look forward to working with you.
Si ely,
en eterson
Peterson, Raymond and Associates
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