Transcript Pre-Trial Intervention

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We give our sincere thanks and appreciation to all the Judiciary and others who have partnered with
ACC to create a viable working ALTERNATIVE and with ACC “help others help themselves.”
The beginning of Change lies within every individual. It is but the right time and
occurrence that will make a person spring into action and a new person is
formed.
For too long the criminal justice system has operated on an axis of theories that
although sound in principal, produce undesired results in its application. As a
result, the very purpose for which most criminal sentencing attempts to
alleviate it now perpetuates. Rehabilitation is a personal endeavor that is
concluded when an individual, not an institution, decides that it must occur.
Until the individual decision to change is made by the individual there is no change.
To that end, ACC is not anti-incarceration. ACC is pro-opportunity. ACC
gives its participants three important ingredients to put the person in the best
possible position conducive to make the individual decision to change.
ACC gives Education, Exposure, and opportunity. To take advantage of these
offering is totally left up to the individual. The result of this offering is seen in
our statistics where overwhelming majorities of individuals who attend and
complete the program do not go back into the criminal justice system.
With more than 17 years serving in the criminal justice system, Harry J. Bowden
realized the need for an “alternative” approach to recidivism. He founded
Alternative Choices Corporation in 1997.
We present to you a CHOICE THAT WORKS.
THE CHOICE…THE ALTERNATIVE…THE WORKS!
To reach our goal we use
the ultimate test, which is
Time, and the ultimate
teacher, which is
EXPERIENCE.
“Setting the Standard for Case Management Strategies”
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Benefits of ACC’s Pre-Trial Intervention (PTI) Program
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Reduces recidivism-early intervention allows opportunity to correct
behavior that leads to the offenses
With successful completion, the options for prosecutorial discretion
are maximized.
Sends a message to defendant that prosecuting choices are firm
and fair.
Provides early resolution of the case.
Provides easy management of cases and informs the court of
defendants activities.
Services extend to the community by saving tax dollars on costly
court proceedings.
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No cost to the government or taxpayer.
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Benefits of ACC’s Monitor Tracking Report (MTR) Program
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Provides easy management of cases and informs the court of
defendant’s activities.
Lowers trial Caseloads.
Develops viable tracking tie between courts and outside agencies.
Easily implemented and practical.
No cost to taxpayer.
Guides participants to effective quality of life accountability and life
maintenance responsibility
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Outside Agency Participation
ACC’s MTR program also is available to agencies associated with
the criminal court system such as probation, intervention and
treatment organizations, department
of corrections, and others.
Through MTR, these agencies can have a direct link with the court
system, which creates credibility and effective means to monitor
participants.
Call Today to become a member of the collaboration.
404-669-9967
FAX 678-235-0344
1203 Cleveland Ave., Suite 2-D
East Point, GA 30344
http://www.pretrialintervention.com
[email protected]
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Rebuilding Character Through Community Programs
ACC offers, and has entered into collaboration arrangements with a variety of providers, to offer
education and training programs designed to increase participants knowledge and skills. Cooperation
teaches individuals the most valuable character, respect for others who they are and what they can do.
ACC is an interchange of activities and record keeping maintained by an innovative monitoring
and tracking system accessible to collaboration partners.
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NEWSFLASH!!
NEWSFLASH!!
NEWSFLASH!!
ACC is proud to announce its Alumni Association to better assist former participants in
their quality of life standards. For participant’s successful completion of the ACC
program, the alumni association applauds perseverance and encourages quality of life
achievement. To that end, recognizing the importance of bridging resources, ACC
continues its “best practices” within the Alumni Association.
We endeavor to provide intermediate services to further assist efforts for educational,
financial and housing support. We have developed a comprehensive information
network program to effectively guide individuals towards positive social change.
Registration is required to experience the rewards of membership.
COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDER OPPORTUNITIES
PRE-TRIAL INTERVENTION INVITES YOU!
Monitors Make a Difference:Alternative Choices trains individuals for technical support
in offender reporting and case maintenance. The three-week training program provides the
necessary resources to support the success for ACC’s Virtual Access Program.
Intervention Coordinator: ACC is proud to incorporate the new position of Intervention
Coordinator(IC). The IC will provide first line information to criminal justice system personnel.
Additionally, ICs provide initial representation to perspective participants in the ACC Intervention
Program. This further allows ACC to become more inclusive within the community.
Call for class schedule and information at 404-699-9967
Any position within ACC demands a high degree of dedication, enthusiasm, foresight, patience, and love.
Working with ACC is a labor of love, a calling to commitment, a mission, and a ministry. For those who
endure and fight the good fight of faith and faithfulness, the rewards are at once immediate and
immeasurable, seen and unseen, and bear the fruits of labor.
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2001 Participants
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Upon completion every individual is shared
the truth about the program. You never
complete, you simply go to the next level.
That’s why since 1997 we have enjoyed
growing ACC alumni that come,
participates, mentors and actively works
with new participants on a regular bases.
285 Referrals for 2001
285 Referrals for 2000
Never
contacted or
started
program
79%
Recividism
No Court
Contact
95%
Contacted
and/or started
program
21%
January 1999 through Decem ber 2000
January
1999-December 2000
5%
Failure to
Complete
on Time
Continuing
Participants
Terminated
January - June 2001
Successful
Completion
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TESTIMONIALS:
“That I can have friends in the right
places.”
“That my life has meaning. I can go
that extra mile and not take
shortcuts.
260 Referrals from January – June 2001
Contacted
and, or
started
program
TESTIMONIALS:
I’ve learned: “I have the
ability to change my life.
And that sometimes its not
to late to correct a mistake.
“That making the wrong
decisions can cause you a
lifetime of pain.”
32%
68%
Never
contacted or
started
program
ACC follows-up for a 24-month cycle.
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ACC is Your Direct Connection to Opportunities.
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS:
ACC collaborates with a variety of resources to offer education and
training programs. Each program is designed to increase
the participant’s knowledge and skill to help them become
more productive and successful. Examples of programs
available include:
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Reading and Math Remediation
GED Preparation
Employment Preparation
Parent Training and Advocacy
Substance Abuse Treatment
Domestic Violence Education
Life and Social Skills
Cultural Awareness
Pre-Trial Intervention
available in your state,
county, or city.
Fulton
Cobb
Fayetteville
Clayton
DeKalb
Gwinnett
JOB PLACEMENT:
ACC has implemented a comprehensive job placement
program for its participants. To best assist individuals,
ACC is now available within the Workforce
Development Program for city of Atlanta and Fulton
County residents.
Jobs and services range from entry level to highly skilled positions
with major corporations, small business and organizations.
The job list remains available to those who have completed
the course and seeking employment.
City of Riverdale
Bleckley
Swainsboro
City of Atlanta Municipal
City of Atlanta Traffic
Florida
South Carolina
North Carolina
Illinois
Boston, MA
NEW FEATURE OPPORTUNITY
Chicago, IL
Alabama
Season’s Finest Hospitality Service Agency is currently
training for banquet servers. ACC is your link to the
hospitality industry. Ongoing training and placement
opportunities abound with the organization that helps
others help themselves.
Mississippi