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Program Assessments

Rulo Strategies offers assessment services for jails and community supervision agencies seeking to strengthen their support for individuals with substance use or co-occurring behavioral health needs. This objective, expert-driven assessment equips agencies with actionable guidance and practical steps to deliver more effective, coordinated care for those they serve.

How are program assessments completed?

Experienced subject matter experts travel to the requesting community to conduct an on-site review of existing services, policies, and workflows related to substance use and co-occurring disorders. The assessment process includes interviews with staff and stakeholders, observation of daily operations, and a review of relevant documentation and available data. Upon completion of the assessment, the experts outline strengths, areas for improvement, and specific, evidence-based recommendations tailored to the unique needs of the facility or agency.

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Expert-Led Assessment

Experienced subject matter experts systematically review current practices, policies, programs, staffing, and interagency collaborations

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Objective Insight

Gain an independent perspective on current practices and service delivery.

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Evidence-Based Guidance

Receive recommendations grounded in the latest research and best practices.

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Request a program assessment.

Skilled subject matter experts visit the requesting community to perform an in-depth, on-site analysis of services, policies, and procedures related to substance use and co-occurring disorders. This comprehensive review involves engaging with staff and key stakeholders through interviews, observing day-to-day operations, and examining pertinent documentation and available data. Following the visit, the team delivers a set of tailored, evidence-based recommendations, highlighting existing strengths and identifying opportunities for improvement based on the facility’s specific context and needs.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions about program assessments.

  • Rulo Strategies assesses diversion programs, treatment courts, jail-based programs, reentry initiatives, or probation-led substance use programs.

  • Program assessments typically require a day and a half onsite and include interviews with staff and stakeholders, observation of daily operations, and a review of relevant documentation and available data.

  • Assessments of jail-based or probation-led programs are free, as they are supported by the Bureau of Justice Assistance within the Office of Justice Programs at the U.S. Department of Justice.

  • Rulo Strategies most recently assessed jail-based treatment services in Independence County, Arkansas and Sandusky County, Ohio.