“Freedom to Soar”

1. “Freedom to Soar” Coconino County Recovery Court

2. Coconino County Recovery Court Mission Statement To promote recovery, abstinence and accountability through a court-supervised treatment program which reduces crime, improves community safety and leads to a healthier, more productive lifestyle.

3. Solving Community ProblemsHelping People Help Themselves

4. Judge: Ted S. Reed Prosecutor: Mark Huston Public Defender: Kevin O’Brien Surveillance Officers: Seann Day and Jesse Heath Probation Officer: Jessica Lurkins Treatment Provider Liaison: Michelle Martin, FMC Coordinator: Sixto Valdivia Recovery Court Team

5. History • 2001 • Funding sources • Coordinator under Court Administration • Number of Graduates and Terminations

6. Hybrid Program • Crimes • Deferred and Post conviction • Screening approval required • All High Risk and Need • Demographics

7. Eligibility Criteria • Charged with a criminal offense in Coconino County • “High Risk” and “High Need” • Resident of Coconino County at time of offense • Not be a danger to the public • No sex or Dangerous offenses

8. High Risk/High Need • Research shows that Drug Courts are effective in treating participants who are “High Risk/High Need” • High Risk: Participants who have a high prognostic risk of failing standard rehab programs and standard probation • High Need: Participants who have a high criminogenic need for treatment, i.e., are substance dependent (addicted)

9. Type of Offender • IDA 20%= low risk • OST=6 • ASUS-R=9-Outpatient treatment • Any guesses on how to what applicant needs?

10. Risk/Needs Screening • Tools-IDA, OST, ASUS-R • Average scores= • Complete Social History and AOD history

11. IDA

12. Recovery Court Requirements • Coconino County Recovery Court assists High Risk and Need offenders through an intensive supervision and treatment program. • The year-long (minimum), four-phase program requires: • Frequent court appearances • Intensive substance abuse treatment • Frequent and random drug and alcohol testing • Frequent and random Probation contacts • Support group attendance • Other services as necessary for mental health, housing, education, voc-rehab, anti-social (MRT) • Engagement in pro-social activities • Full-time employment, school or community service • Extended Clean & Sober time prior to Graduation • Payment toward fines and fees

13. Goals • Give participants the tools and motivation for a lifetime in Recovery • Improve public safety by reducing recidivism • Reduce criminal justice costs for Coconino County and the State of Arizona • Facilitate participants’ development into productive, law-abiding citizens

14. Recovery Court Staffing • Meets every Wednesday 9-12 • Reviews participant progress reports and incident reports • Recommends incentives for goals accomplished • Recommends violations for noncompliance • May terminate participation for good cause, such as danger to community

15. 3 months minimum Starts upon plea/sentencing Weekly court appearances Probation office visit monthly Random drug and alcohol tests Attend support groups; 3 per week Prosocial Activity; 1 per week Other services as assigned Curfew: 9:30 p.m. – 5:00 a.m. Complete Phase 1 Treatment Intensive Outpatient Treatment; 3 group sessions per week Individual Counseling; 6 sessions Must have 14 consec. days clean and sober prior to phase advance Phase 1—Stabilization and Orientation

16. 4 months minimum Appear in court every two weeks Probation Office visit monthly Random drug and alcohol tests Attend support groups; 3 per week Prosocial Activity; 1 per week Other services as assigned Curfew: 10:00 p.m. – 5:00 a.m. Complete Phase 2 Treatment Intensive Outpatient Treatment; 2 group sessions per week Individual Counseling; 2 sessions Must have 30 consec. days clean and sober prior to phase advance Phase 2—Intensive Treatment

17. 3 months minimum Appear in court every two weeks Probation Office visit monthly Random drug and alcohol tests Attend support groups; 3 per week Prosocial Activity; 1 per week Other services as assigned Curfew: 10:30 p.m. – 5:00 a.m. Complete Phase 3 Treatment Intensive Outpatient Treatment; 1 group session per week Individual Counseling; as needed Full-time employment, school, community service (any combination) Must have 60 consec. days clean and sober prior to phase advance Phase 3—Relapse Prevention

18. 2 months minimum Appear in court once or twice per month Probation Office visit monthly Random drug and alcohol tests Attend support groups; 3 per week Prosocial Activity; 1 per week Other services as assigned Curfew: 11:30 p.m. – 5:00 a.m. Complete Phase 4 Treatment Individual Counseling; once per month Full-time employment, school, community service (any combination) Regular meetings with sponsor/mentor Begin mentoring others Must have 90 consec. days clean and sober prior to Graduation Phase 4—Maintenance

19. Behavior Shaping • Getting on Track • Fishbowl • New Job • All Star • Special commendations • Community Service options

20. Ancillary Services • Employment • Care Coordination • MH • Residential • MAT

21. Graduation Requirements • All phase requirements completed • Treatment Plan Goals accomplished • Mandatory jail time served • Appropriate payments made toward fines and fees • Attended all required Impact Panels • At least 90 consecutive days clean and sober prior to Graduation

22. Graduation • Team member testimonial • Graduate speech • Family and Friends • Advisory Board Members • Stakeholders • Luncheon • Former Graduates

23. Exit Interviews done with Treatment and Coordinator • Graduation packet • Continuing Care Plan

24. 2018 Most Problematic Substance • Alcohol: 65% • Methamphetamine: 26% • Opiates: 9%, but 25% have used • Marijuana: 1% • 88% are poly substance users

25. Types of Crimes FY2018 • DUI: 45% • Possession of Drugs or Paraphernalia: 21% • Theft related: 22% • D.V. Related: 7% • Other: 4%

26. Behavioral Health History 2018 • Trauma History: 74% • Past participation in AOD treatment: 69% • Past participation in inpatient treatment: 36% • Past participation in EXODUS: 36%

27. Demographics FY2018 • Native American: 58% • Caucasion: 29% • Hispanic: 7% • African American: 1% • 18-29: 33% • 30-39: 37% • 40-49: 19% • 50+: 11%

28. Recovery Court Highlights • 943 Participants from FY2001-FY2018 + 50 in FY2019 to date • 77% graduation rate • 69 current participants • 75% employment rate in FY2018 • 18 babies born to drug-free mothers

29. Substance Use Monitoring • 2-4% of all urine tests confirmed alcohol or drug use. • Over 5,000 random urinalysis tests per year. This does not include numerous breath and oral swab tests conducted by Probation Officers.

30. “Freedom to Soar”