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Berks County Treatment Courts. (4) Problem Solving Courts. 2005. 2003. 2011. 2005. Current Numbers. Mission Statement. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Berks CountyTreatment Courts
2003 2005
2005 2011
(4) Problem Solving Courts
Current Numbers
40
45
22
14DRUG TX CRTDUI TX CRTMH TX CRTVET CRT TX
Mission Statement
…a common-sense approach to improve the justice system by using a combination of judicial monitoring and effective treatment to compel *drug-using offenders to change their lives.
*insert: alcohol, mental health, hardcore DUI, or combat veterans.
JAIL DAYS SAVED
Common Components
100% Voluntary Non-Adversarial Team Approach Judicial Interaction Phases I, II, III, & IV Rewards & Sanctions
Successful participants may receive a mitigated sentence or Act 118
disposition.
Team ConceptJUDGE
DA
APO
TXBCPS
SAM
PD
Non-Adversarial Approach
Public Defender
District Attorney
Judicial Interaction
Studies show that 3 MINUTES of Judicial Interaction improves success
rates!
Rewards & Sanctions
Applause Gift Cards Free Drug Tests Bus Passes Early Dismissal Phase
Advancement
Judicial Admonishment
Essays Community Service Daily Urinalysis Jury
Box/Incarceration Phase Demotion
Basic Requirements Berks County Resident
No Crimes of Violence, PWID, Felony 1 or Sexual Offenses
Bi-Weekly Court Appearances
Criminal activity must be influenced by
drug, alcohol, or mental health problem.
Intensive APO Supervision
Drug Court Mandatory Urinalysis Testing & Treatment
BCC or PA Counseling
TASC Case Management
Recovery Group
(4) 90 day Phases
Each applicant must admit to a drug or alcohol problem & want help.
Mental Health Court Must have a verifiable Mental Health diagnosis
SAM Case Management
Medication Management
Dual-Diagnosis Treatment
(4) 90 day PhasesAcceptable diagnoses include Major
Depression, Schizophrenia, or Bi-Polar Disorder.
Contact Information
APO Sasha Becker610-478-3400, ext. [email protected]
APO Heather Gantert610-478-3400, ext. [email protected]
Court Schedule
2nd & 4th Wednesdays
@9:30 am
2nd & 4th Wednesdays
@2:30 pm
DUI Treatment Court
3rd Time DUI Offenders
Hardcore Drunk Drivers
TASC & Treatment
90 days BCJS
9 Months SCRAM
(3) 6 Month Phases
Did You Know…
In 2013, there were 1208 DUI-related
fatalities in PA. 60% were caused by HCDD.
Hardcore Drunk Drivers (HCDD) make up 34% of all DUI arrests
Defined as: BAC above .15% 3 or more DUIs Resistant to Change 75% are alcohol
dependent 60% are drug dependent
Contact Information & Schedule
APO Jessica Bodor 610-478-3400, ext. 5429 [email protected] 2nd & 4th Tuesdays @1:00 pm and 3:00 pm
Veterans Court Combat Veterans
VA Involvement
Mentorship Program
Vietnam, Korea, Gulf War,
and OIF/OEF Veterans
Contact Information & Schedule
U.S. Army Major (retired)
& APO Jeff Starr610-478-3400, ext. [email protected] & 4th Tuesdays @9:30 am
Did You Know…
Most combat veterans had no criminal record prior to their
deployment.
PTSD: 500,000 Substance Abuse: 75% Mental Health: 67% Homeless: 20%
…and, alarmingly, 18 combat veterans commit SUICIDE each day
Returning Veterans…
Mentorship Program
Every veteran is assigned a mentor by Karen Ferguson @TASC
Berks CountyTreatment Courts
THANK YOU!
