Sobriety Courts & Structured Living Sober Homes, not only combine "judicial accountability and evidence-based treatment to intervene against substance abuse, and substance-related crime, but also saves taxpayer dollars.
Detroit, MI (1888PressRelease) June 06, 2011 - In the world of crime and punishments, punishment often doesn't do the job. Instead, the needs of the offender and the needs of public safety are better served with rehabilitation, or prevention. Enter Michigan Sobriety Courts & Structured Living Sober Homes.
When you are facing criminal charges and you need assistance for addiction or alcoholism you may get access to treatment and help through the courts. In almost all instances, the Sobriety Court mandates that the defendant participant stay in a strict sober home. However, not any sober home. Only a select few are recognized based upon the quality of their rules, monitoring and related services.
Structured Living LLC., Ann Arbor, Michigan works directly with the courts, probation , defense attorneys and have court friendly, monitored "rules of stay" in place.
The Drug Court model, officials say, has become the most effective criminal justice intervention for treating substance dependence and abuse. It focuses on reducing substance-related crime in the community, linking individuals to treatment and services to address their substance abuse issues, and improving the overall quality of life of participants.
These problem solving courts, save the local governments money while assisting offenders in recovery, providing a win-win situation. An Ideal "THERAPEUTIC JUSTICE" !!
The main purpose of this program is to assist the offender in recovery and reduce repeat offense(s). This program tries to identify those people who truly have alcohol and drug problems, those who can't "get better" without some help and treatment. By giving them the help they need and access to counseling, through Structured Living Sober Homes, the Sobriety Courts assist the offender and likewise decrease future burdens on the courts.
A dui defense lawyer is able to more successfully defend the defendant if the latter is residing in a strict structured sober home, attending AA/NA meetings and/or in an intensive outpatient therapy program.
For details visit http://www.soberooms.com or call Structured Living LLC dedicated phone 734-846-0966 on all days.