PROGRAM GOALS

GOAL 1:  REDUCE SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND RECIDIVISM OF CLIENTS WHILE ENHANCING THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE.

1. Objective: Lower the level of use of alcohol and mood altering drugs by program clients to below that of non-clients upon release from prison.

2. Objective: Reduce re-arrest rates of clients to below that of non-clients. Post-release intervals of 6, 12, and 24 months will be monitored.

3. Objective: Provide services to family members of clients.

4. Objective: Improve social functioning and communication skills of clients


GOAL 2:  DEMONSTRATE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE REENTRY DRUG COURT IN REDUCING RECIDIVISM.

1. Objective: Collect data to measure post-release re-arrest rates among clients.


GOAL 3:  MEET THE NEEDS OF MINORITY CLIENTS MORE EFFECTIVELY.

1. Objective: Reduce recidivism of offenders who are minorities through participation in program.


GOAL 4:  ENHANCE AND INCREASE TRAINING FOR COUNSELORS FOCUSING ON CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY.

1. Objective: In-house training by experienced staff

2. Objective: Increase attendance at seminars and workshops