Pre-Arraignment Diversion Programs
Drug Diversion
This program is intended to provide critical intervention to individuals with substance use disorders at the earliest point in their intersection with the criminal justice system. Prior to arraignment, an Assistant District Attorney identifies and refers an eligible participant to one of the organizations with whom we partner to provide substance use disorder treatment. These include the Lowell House, Inc. A standard treatment program is 16 weeks. If a participant successfully completes the program, any criminal charges are dismissed prior to arraignment. This model reflects our collaborative approach to addressing substance misuse in our communities. By bringing multiple organizations to the table to help identify participants for this program, we are able to connect a larger number of individuals with treatment programs. The goal of the program is to provide a psycho-educational experience related to alcohol and drug use and its effect on a participant’s life. By raising awareness and influencing behavioral changes, it is the ultimate goal of the program to lower participants risk for any future substance related problems, including related criminal activity.
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Mental Health Diversion
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Veterans Program
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