Program Description:
T his program operates across the Commonwealth and provides
DUI offenders the tools and resources, through education and
treatment, to make smarter choices, reduce recidivism and help
improve highway safety.
This is accomplished through 5 different component areas:
Enforcement
Training for law enforcement to enhance the apprehension of
DUI offenders
Adjudication
Work with the judicial system to efficiently process offenders
and provide proper sanctions for non-compliance
Case management/offender intervention
Individualized attention to ensure offender follows program
requirements
Public information/education
Conduct local public information efforts and trainings to
support program mission
Evaluation/certification
Each program is evaluated to ensure that services are
effective, consistent and appropriate
Education
Offenders are characterized as having an alcohol or
drug pattern which does not result in tolerance to the substance
nor do they exhibit substantial problems with substance abuse
Intensive Education
Offenders are characterized as using quantities of alcohol or drugs
resulting in increased tolerance and exhibit substantial problems
with alcohol or drugs without appearing addicted or exhibiting
addictive patterns
Treatment
Offenders are characterized as exhibiting serious problems with
alcohol or drugs, have a significant tolerance or addiction to
alcohol or drugs and show abusive patterns of use