Goal: To stop drug and alcohol abuse and related criminal activity and help offenders return to being productive and responsible citizens.
Setup: Our office is part of the drug court team headed by a judge and made up of court staff, prosecutors, probation officers, substance abuse evaluators and treatment professionals who work together in a joint decision-making capacity to support and monitor a participant's recovery.
Program:
- A standardized assessment process used to identify eligible non-violent offenders
- Very rigorous program with intensive supervision
- Frequent drug testing and court appearances
- Tightly structured treatment and recovery services
- Collaborative link among court, prosecutor, probation officer, treatment provider, and participants
A system of graduated sanctions and incentives to encourage recovery goals and hold offenders accountable for non-compliant behaviors.