Drug Court Program

OperationWORKING TOWARD A DRUG-FREE COMMUNITY

JOSEPHINE COUNTY DRUG COURT WAS ESTABLISHED MARCH 1996

PROGRAM GOALS

  • Reduce recidivism and criminal activity
  • Provide an opportunity for individuals to receive treatment and ensure that all are productive members of our community
  • Assist in the sobriety of the family unit
  • Educate about substance abuse and promote addiction prevention

The Drug Court provides individuals with the incentive, encouragement, support, treatment and opportunity to change their lives.

At the completion of the program, graduates are living in a clean and sober environment, employed and/or continuing their education. Alumni get involved to sponsor others and speak on behalf of recovery and the Drug Court Program.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The Josephine County Drug Court Program is a court-supervised, comprehensive chemical dependency treatment program for adult drug offenders. This voluntary outpatient treatment program centers on regular court appearances before the Drug Court Judge. Treatment also includes drug testing, individual and group counseling sessions and requires regular attendance at 12 step Narcotics/Alcoholics Anonymous meetings. The treatment provider conducts education and parenting classes and refers individuals for mental health services, vocational and/or job placement assistance and transitional housing.

FUNDING

Funding for the Drug Court program has been primarily provided through the Office of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Programs and includes Federal and State Health Care funds.

ELIGIBILITY

Individuals with a felony drug charge must be deemed eligible by the District Attorney's Office to be admitted into the program. Charge can include possession of a controlled substance, low-level delivery and manufacturing for personal use. Drug related probation violations are also admitted.

THE PRO TEAM - (Prevention, Resources, Opportunities)

Josephine County Drug Court is pleased to announce the addition of a new family component called "The PRO TEAM." Parents and children in Drug Court have more resources which include mentoring, services, parenting classes, activities for families, barrier removal, education classes and additional counseling.

Federal funds for the PRO Team come from the 2006 Byrne Grant awarded through the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Program, Bureau of Justice Assistance. The total grant award was in the amount of $81,721.00. Additionally, the Drug Court was successful in their application for a program enhancement Grant through the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission. That grants award will be used for the Pro Team. The award was for $55,958.00.

Choices Counseling Center, the Treatment Provider for Drug Court, is the managing agency. Rick Jones, Director of Choices, is the Program Manager.

JOSEPHINE COUNTY STATISTICS AND ACTIVITIES

  • Program graduates as of January 1, 2007 - 203
  • Drug-free babies born as of January 1, 2007 - 18

Drug Court is an active supporter of drug abuse prevention efforts in the community. Yearly the court sponsors a Red Ribbon Essay and Poster Contest for fourth and fifth graders at local elementary schools.

STATE WIDE DRUG COURT STATISTICS

Drug Court Programs (as of July, 2006) 

Statewide
Totals 

Adult Drug
Court 

Integrated Treatment Courts
for Youth and Families 

Juvenile
Drug Courts 

Family
Drug Courts 

 # in Operation

38 

24 

7 

9 

5 

 # in Planning

 13

 4

 1

 2

 6

 # of Current Participants

 1171

887 

66 

98 

89 

 Total # of Graduates

 5399

5136 

3 

161 

100 

 Total # of drug free babies

 242

240 

0 

2 

17 

 

DRUG COURT LINKS

National Association of Drug Court Professionals
Office of National Drug Policy (ONDCP)
Justice Programs Office
Join Together
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Options of Southern Oregon (map!)

Alcohol and Drug-Free Transitional Housing (for men and women)
Contact: Melissa Bowker - Housing Support Specialist
Phone: 541.476.2373 x1118

Oxford House - Drug Free Housing (for men and women)
Contact: Ed Smith - Outreach Coordinator
Phone: 541.267.0862