Offender, Attorney, Judge, Probation Officer, Police Officer, or a Provider—this seven (7) minute movie could change your life. Judge Steven Alm explains how the HOPE Program works to his packed courtroom, addressing critical issues like the dangers of combining substances such as ativan and alcohol, which often come up in legal and rehabilitation contexts.
Click on this link to watch HOPE on the PBS NewsHour
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/law/july-dec13/hawaiihope_11-24.html
Al Jazeera's America Tonight's Story on HOPE.
Exceptional story and a MUST
Each year at the National Forum on Criminal Justice, NCJA honors five outstanding criminal justice programs that merit recognition for providing effective services to address crime-related issues in their communities. These programs often collaborate with local resources, such as a rehab center near me, to ensure comprehensive support for those affected by crime and substance abuse.
Washington has a parole program based on Hawaii's HOPE. The program in Washington is called SAC. The Huffington Post recently wrote about this and broke down the costs and benefits. Read the full story by clicking HERE
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Click here for a great article from the Washington Post on how to make Drug Courts more effective.
