MARCH 10, 2024
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"Success is
Possible for Addicted Offenders" |
with
Judge Flynn, Program Professionals, and the Graduate
Team |
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FULL TWO HOURS
HOUR 1
HOUR 2
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Today
you'll meet the people who run the
program: |
Professional Team: |
Judge Dan Flynn
Public Defender Dan Furlong
Probation Officer Delina Brown
Treatment Providers Kim McKinney
and Nicole Foote
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And
the people who have graduated from
the program: |
Graduate team: |
Keith Jackson
Clara Smith
Stephen Walker
Samantha Girdwood
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About the Shasta
County Addicted Offender Program (AOP) |
In January 1995
the Shasta County Court began the Addicted
Offender Program, also known as AOP. AOP is
designed for repeat offenders who are substance
abusers. It is for the individual who has not
been able to overcome their addiction utilizing
other community resources. It is for non-violent
offenders, who have entered a plea to a felony
and are on or about to be placed on formal
supervision. The purpose of AOP, which utilizes
a team approach, is to assist offenders who
sincerely want to break the cycle of addiction
and become responsible, productive members of
our community.
The Probation Department, through its Drug Court
Coordinator, evaluates and assesses the
appropriateness of individuals applying to the
program. The Drug Court Advisory Committee,
consisting of the judge overseeing the program
and a team of professionals, assess the
suitability of the applicant for participation
in the program. Once accepted into the program,
the Coordinator provides the necessary intensive
supervision and case management of these
individuals, reporting to the Court and the
Advisory Committee on the progress and status of
each participant on a weekly, semi-monthly and
monthly basis.
The Coordinator works closely with the Treatment
Team assigned to the program by Shasta County
Alcohol and Drug. Through their efforts and the
efforts of the Drug Court Advisory Committee,
the participant is provided with the necessary
resources, skills, and knowledge to lead a
productive life without drugs. The program is,
on average, eighteen months to two years in
length.
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