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	*See the wiki titled "Shift from Punishment to Treatment Approach" for more detailed information on using evidence-based practices for treating those in the criminal justice system with substance use issues.<ref>https://www.yoursafesolutions.us/wiki/Shift_from_Punishment_to_Treatment_Approach/</ref>
			*'''"SAFE Community Playbook"''' is a downloadable resource that provides a blueprint on how communities can convene a local coalition, conduct an assessment, and prioritize actions to address the addiction epidemic. <ref>https://www.safeproject.us/safe-community-playbook-and-safe-solutions/download/</ref>
			*See the wiki titled "Shift from Punishment to Treatment Approach" for more detailed information on using evidence-based practices for treating those in the criminal justice system with substance use issues. <ref>https://www.yoursafesolutions.us/wiki/Shift_from_Punishment_to_Treatment_Approach/</ref>

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	SAFE ~~Solutions is an ever~~-~~growing platform. Currently no information is readily available~~ for ~~this section. SAFE Project is dedicated to providing communities~~ with ~~the most relevant and innovative materials~~. ~~We will continue to regularly monitor and make updates accordingly with community input and subject matter expert collaboration~~. ~~Please check back soon~~.		'''SAFE Project:'''
			*See the wiki titled "Shift from Punishment to Treatment Approach" for more detailed information on using evidence-based practices for treating those in the criminal justice system with substance use issues.<ref>https://www.yoursafesolutions.us/wiki/Shift_from_Punishment_to_Treatment_Approach/</ref>

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	~~'''The Reentry Volunteer Program''' coordinates volunteers~~ to ~~help guide incarcerated individuals as they work toward a certification, credential, or degree in a variety of skill areas~~. ~~Evidence-based programs are organized under eight different clusters of programs such as business and finance, health~~ and ~~wellness,~~ and ~~faith-based offerings. <ref>https://volunteer~~.~~reentry~~.~~gov/Volunteer/s/programs</ref>~~		SAFE Solutions is an ever-growing platform. Currently no information is readily available for this section. SAFE Project is dedicated to providing communities with the most relevant and innovative materials. We will continue to regularly monitor and make updates accordingly with community input and subject matter expert collaboration. Please check back soon.

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	There are four major types of incarceration alternatives: <ref>https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/non-custodial-sentences</ref>		There are four major types of incarceration alternatives: <ref>https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/non-custodial-sentences</ref>
	*'''Monetary Fine.''' A fine is the most common form of punishment given by the courts. The offender must pay a fixed sum of money. If they don't pay, they could get a prison sentence.		*'''Monetary Fine.''' A fine is the most common form of punishment given by the courts. The offender must pay a fixed sum of money. If they don't pay, they could get a prison sentence.
	*'''Probation.''' WA probation order mandates supervision by a probation officer in the community for a certain time. Sometimes the court will apply additional requirements to the probation order, including Mandatory attendance at a alcohol or drug rehabilitation center, a day center, or any other medical treatment or counseling.		*'''Probation.''' A probation order mandates supervision by a probation officer in the community for a certain time. Sometimes the court will apply additional requirements to the probation order, including Mandatory attendance at a alcohol or drug rehabilitation center, a day center, or any other medical treatment or counseling.
	*'''Community Service Order.''' When an offender gets a community service order, they must do unpaid work in the community for a duration at the discretion of the judge. They must work the hours as instructed. If they don't do the work, they will be returned to court, where they could receive a fine or any other sentence. This can be utilized in combination with a probation order.		*'''Community Service Order.''' When an offender gets a community service order, they must do unpaid work in the community for a duration at the discretion of the judge. They must work the hours as instructed. If they don't do the work, they will be returned to court, where they could receive a fine or any other sentence. This can be utilized in combination with a probation order.
	*'''Conditional or Absolute Discharge.''' An absolute discharge eliminates a criminal record. A conditional discharge eliminates a criminal record if conditions the judge sets are met.		*'''Conditional or Absolute Discharge.''' An absolute discharge eliminates a criminal record. A conditional discharge eliminates a criminal record if conditions the judge sets are met.

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	*'''Save Taxpayer Money.''' It costs over $28,000 to keep one person in federal prison for one year (some states’ prison costs are much higher). Alternatives to incarceration are cheaper, help prevent prison and jail overcrowding, and save taxpayers millions.		*'''Save Taxpayer Money.''' It costs over $28,000 to keep one person in federal prison for one year (some states’ prison costs are much higher). Alternatives to incarceration are cheaper, help prevent prison and jail overcrowding, and save taxpayers millions.
	*'''Strengthen Families and Communities.''' Prison or jail time separates the offender from his or her spouse and children, sometimes for decades at a time. Alternatives to incarceration keep people with their families, in their neighborhoods and jobs, and allow them to earn money, pay taxes, and contribute to their communities.		*'''Strengthen Families and Communities.''' Prison or jail time separates the offender from his or her spouse and children, sometimes for decades at a time. Alternatives to incarceration keep people with their families, in their neighborhoods and jobs, and allow them to earn money, pay taxes, and contribute to their communities.
	*'''Reduce Recidivism.''' Over 40% of all people leaving prison will re-offend and be back in prison within three years of their release. Alternatives to prison such as drug and mental health courts are proven to confront the underlying causes of crime (i.e., ~~drug addiction~~ and mental illness) and help prevent offenders from committing new crimes.		*'''Reduce Recidivism.''' Over 40% of all people leaving prison will re-offend and be back in prison within three years of their release. Alternatives to prison such as drug and mental health courts are proven to confront the underlying causes of crime (i.e., substance use and mental illness) and help prevent offenders from committing new crimes.
	*'''Respond to Public Support.''' Over 75% of adults believe that alternatives to incarceration (probation, restitution, community service, and/or rehabilitative services) are the most appropriate sentence for nonviolent, non-serious offenders and that prison or jail are appropriate only if these alternatives fail. <ref>https://famm.org/wp-content/uploads/FS-Alternatives-in-a-Nutshell.pdf</ref>		*'''Respond to Public Support.''' Over 75% of adults believe that alternatives to incarceration (probation, restitution, community service, and/or rehabilitative services) are the most appropriate sentence for nonviolent, non-serious offenders and that prison or jail are appropriate only if these alternatives fail. <ref>https://famm.org/wp-content/uploads/FS-Alternatives-in-a-Nutshell.pdf</ref>

	There are four major types of incarceration alternatives: <ref>https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/non-custodial-sentences</ref>		There are four major types of incarceration alternatives: <ref>https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/non-custodial-sentences</ref>
	*'''Monetary Fine.''' A fine is the most common form of punishment given by the courts. The offender must pay a fixed sum of money. If they don't pay, they could get a prison sentence.		*'''Monetary Fine.''' A fine is the most common form of punishment given by the courts. The offender must pay a fixed sum of money. If they don't pay, they could get a prison sentence.
	*'''Probation ~~Order~~.''' ~~When an offender is supervised~~ by a probation officer in the community for a certain time. Sometimes the court will apply additional requirements to the probation order, including Mandatory attendance of a alcohol or drug rehabilitation center, a day center, or any other medical treatment or counseling.		*'''Probation.''' WA probation order mandates supervision by a probation officer in the community for a certain time. Sometimes the court will apply additional requirements to the probation order, including Mandatory attendance at a alcohol or drug rehabilitation center, a day center, or any other medical treatment or counseling.
	*'''Community Service Order.''' When an offender gets a community service order, they must do unpaid work in the community for a duration ~~that is decided in~~ the discretion of the judge. They must work the hours as instructed. If they don't do the work, they will be returned to court, where they could receive a fine or any other sentence. This can be utilized in combination with a probation order.		*'''Community Service Order.''' When an offender gets a community service order, they must do unpaid work in the community for a duration at the discretion of the judge. They must work the hours as instructed. If they don't do the work, they will be returned to court, where they could receive a fine or any other sentence. This can be utilized in combination with a probation order.
	*'''Conditional or Absolute Discharge.''' An absolute discharge eliminates a criminal record. A conditional discharge eliminates a criminal record if conditions the judge sets are met.		*'''Conditional or Absolute Discharge.''' An absolute discharge eliminates a criminal record. A conditional discharge eliminates a criminal record if conditions the judge sets are met.

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	There is a need to address the root causes of incarceration, including substance use and mental health disorders. When people are convicted of a crime, having their punishment be in the form of community service can be an alternative to incarceration. This can be less damaging to their lives moving forward than incarceration. While it may seem that alternative punishments for crimes may be an easy “slap on the wrist,” providing alternatives can have positive impacts on the individual, their family, the community~~, and~~ may ~~even rehabilitate~~ and treat substance use or mental illness ~~that~~ led to the criminogenic behavior.		There is a need to address the root causes of incarceration, including substance use and mental health disorders. When people are convicted of a crime, having their punishment be in the form of community service can be an alternative to incarceration. This can be less damaging to their lives moving forward than incarceration. While it may seem that alternative punishments for crimes may be an easy “slap on the wrist,” providing alternatives can have positive impacts on the individual, their family, and the community. It may enhance rehabilitation efforts and treat substance use or mental illness which led to the criminogenic behavior.

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	~~The United States has the highest incarceration rate in the world. <ref>https://medicalxpress.com/news/2021-02-incarceration-strongly-linked-premature-death.html</ref>~~ There is substantial evidence that shows how detrimental it is to overcrowd jails and prisons and to turn a blind eye to the revolving door effect that happens when individuals are incarcerated without adequate support to change behaviors. Likewise, there is a need to address the root causes of incarceration, ~~such as~~ substance use and mental health disorders. When people are convicted of a crime, having their punishment be in the form of community service can be an alternative to incarceration. This can be less damaging to their lives moving forward than incarceration. While it may seem that alternative punishments for crimes may be an easy “slap on the wrist,” providing alternatives can have positive impacts on the individual, their family, the community, and may even rehabilitate and treat substance use or mental illness that led to the criminogenic behavior.		There is a need to address the root causes of incarceration, including substance use and mental health disorders. When people are convicted of a crime, having their punishment be in the form of community service can be an alternative to incarceration. This can be less damaging to their lives moving forward than incarceration. While it may seem that alternative punishments for crimes may be an easy “slap on the wrist,” providing alternatives can have positive impacts on the individual, their family, the community, and may even rehabilitate and treat substance use or mental illness that led to the criminogenic behavior.

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	The Reentry Volunteer ~~Programs~~. <ref>https://volunteer.reentry.gov/Volunteer/s/programs</ref>		'''The Reentry Volunteer Program''' coordinates volunteers to help guide incarcerated individuals as they work toward a certification, credential, or degree in a variety of skill areas. Evidence-based programs are organized under eight different clusters of programs such as business and finance, health and wellness, and faith-based offerings. <ref>https://volunteer.reentry.gov/Volunteer/s/programs</ref>

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	~~==Community Corrections Program==~~

	'''Virginia.''' Clinch Valley Community Action runs a Community Corrections Program that provides probation supervision for non-violent offenders in both the General District Court and the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court. The program performs drug screens on offenders. Referrals are made for counseling for substance use, mental health, drug education programs, anger management and batterer's intervention groups, sex offender treatment, and GED classes. In lieu of paying fines, the program provides an option for offenders to perform community service. Community service programs consist of a variety of services at over 100 work sites throughout the county including parks and recreation, libraries, town and road crews, and transfer stations. Restitution for victims and community service are monitored. The goal of the Community Corrections Program is to provide an alternative to incarceration by providing counseling to the offender and organizing integration back into the community through community service activities, including volunteer services. <ref>https://www.dchealthmatters.org/promisepractice/index/view?pid=3238</ref>		'''Virginia.''' Clinch Valley Community Action runs a Community Corrections Program that provides probation supervision for non-violent offenders in both the General District Court and the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court. The program performs drug screens on offenders. Referrals are made for counseling for substance use, mental health, drug education programs, anger management and batterer's intervention groups, sex offender treatment, and GED classes. In lieu of paying fines, the program provides an option for offenders to perform community service. Community service programs consist of a variety of services at over 100 work sites throughout the county including parks and recreation, libraries, town and road crews, and transfer stations. Restitution for victims and community service are monitored. The goal of the Community Corrections Program is to provide an alternative to incarceration by providing counseling to the offender and organizing integration back into the community through community service activities, including volunteer services. <ref>https://www.dchealthmatters.org/promisepractice/index/view?pid=3238</ref>

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	'''~~A Good Idea- DC Health Matters~~'''		'''Virginia.''' Clinch Valley Community Action runs a Community Corrections Program that provides probation supervision for non-violent offenders in both the General District Court and the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court. The program performs drug screens on offenders. Referrals are made for counseling for substance use, mental health, drug education programs, anger management and batterer's intervention groups, sex offender treatment, and GED classes. In lieu of paying fines, the program provides an option for offenders to perform community service. Community service programs consist of a variety of services at over 100 work sites throughout the county including parks and recreation, libraries, town and road crews, and transfer stations. Restitution for victims and community service are monitored. The goal of the Community Corrections Program is to provide an alternative to incarceration by providing counseling to the offender and organizing integration back into the community through community service activities, including volunteer services. <ref>https://www.dchealthmatters.org/promisepractice/index/view?pid=3238</ref>
	~~The~~ Community Corrections Program ~~is an alternative to incarceration~~ that provides probation supervision for non-violent offenders~~. The program provides probation supervision to~~ both the General District Court ~~offenders/defendants~~ and ~~adult offenders/defendants from~~ Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court. The program performs drug screens on offenders~~, and referrals~~ are made for counseling for substance ~~abuse~~, mental health, drug education programs, anger management and batterer's intervention groups, sex offender treatment, and GED classes. In lieu of paying fines, the program provides an option for offenders to perform community service. Community service programs consist of a variety of services at over 100 work sites throughout the county including parks and recreation, libraries, town and road crews, and transfer stations. Restitution for victims ~~is monitored~~ and community service is monitored ~~for court costs, fines, and sentences~~.

	~~'''Goal / Mission'''~~

	The goal of the Community Corrections Program is to provide an alternative to incarceration by providing counseling to the offender and organizing integration back into the community through community service activities~~. Community Service Activities also include~~ volunteer services. <ref>https://www.dchealthmatters.org/promisepractice/index/view?pid=3238</ref>

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