Specifications include, but are not limited to: Services to be provided must be described in detail and include how the program plans to document admissions to the program, and treat, discharge and provide follow-up services for clients. The unique relationship of the program to the various elements of the criminal justice system must be fully considered in developing and describing the services to be provided since the clients will have significant criminal justice system involvement. The service provider must describe provisions for assuring accessibility and availability of services throughout the program's service area and address provisions for short-term sentences. Vendor will detail proposed evidence-based curriculum that is nationally registered and manualized, guided by ethical principles and currentempirical research in order to maximize treatment effectiveness, promote public safety and facilitate goals for the offender.
