Support for Addiction Treatment Courts: New Programs and Funding
This act aims to expand and improve addiction treatment court programs, offering an alternative to incarceration for individuals with drug and alcohol issues. This will provide more people with the opportunity for treatment and reintegration into society, potentially reducing crime and enhancing community safety.
Key points
Increased financial support for treatment courts, including those for juveniles, families, Native Americans, and impaired drivers.
Programs must offer evidence-based treatment, including medication for addiction, and provide social support like job placement and housing assistance.
Non-discrimination rules and equal access provisions are introduced, with data monitoring to prevent disparities in participation.
Participants will pay for treatment and restitution based on their ability to pay, ensuring it doesn't hinder program participation.
Funding is allocated for training, technical assistance for courts, and national evaluations of program effectiveness.
Expired
Citizen Poll