Dane_County_Diversion_Program_Handbook.pdf

The document is a handbook for the Dane County Drug Diversion Program, involving multiple partner agencies including ARC Community Services, ATTIC Correctional Services, City of Madison Police Department, Dane County Circuit Court, and others. The program is a nine-month intervention for individuals with felony-level drug-driven charges, designed to enhance public safety by reducing recidivism through coordinated substance abuse treatment and supportive services. Participants must be Dane County residents over 18, have no violent charges involving weapons, be identified as having a substance use disorder treatment need, and be determined to be at moderate risk of reoffending. The program involves regular court reviews, case management, treatment recommendations, and mandatory alcohol/drug testing.

Program participants are responsible for paying their own treatment costs and a one-time $50 program fee, with options for fee waivers if indigent. The program operates on a three-level system based on participants' risk scores, with varying frequencies of face-to-face office contacts and court appearances. Participants undergo comprehensive assessments to determine appropriate treatment levels, which may include detoxification, residential, day treatment, intensive outpatient, or outpatient programs. Incentives are provided for positive behaviors such as negative drug tests, treatment progress, and honesty, while sanctions range from increased monitoring to potential jail time for program violations. The ultimate goal is to support participants in achieving recovery and avoiding future criminal activity.