Adult Treatment Court Collaborative

About the Program

Category: Criminal Justice and Public Safety (Best in Category)

Year: 2021

The Adult Treatment Court Collaborative (ATCC) is a voluntary program developed in 2016 in Baldwin County that offers crime offenders an opportunity to recover from drug/alcohol dependence and/or co-occurring disorders. The ATCC’s purpose is to create both a court and community network that is more flexible to meeting the needs of adults with behavioral health conditions who are involved with the criminal justice system through coordinated judicial activities and integrated, evidence-based, and culturally competent treatment and recovery support services.This intensive program is 18-24 months and can serve as an alternative to incarceration. It consists of a five-phase intervention program, including a six-month aftercare program. Participants have individual/group counseling, frequent court appearances, and random drug screenings.In July 2020, the ATCC moved into its own building to serve more participants. The ATCC currently has 148 active participants. Over the past 5 years, ATCC has had 111 graduates, representing untold years of prior incarcerations. Of those, the recidivism rate is 34%, well below the national average. By eliminating a person’s desire to use drugs and alcohol and by stabilizing the symptoms of their mental illness, this program helps to reduce the likelihood of re-arrest or involvement in more serious cases.