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(Sims 2005; p. 106; Lewis, 2002; p. 77).
After successfully completing his inpatient treatment program, John still cannot be released to his own initiative. More likely than not John comes from an environment that would make alcohol and other triggers readily available. Further, John has a history of not following through with outpatient treatment. For this reason, the court should order that John be placed in a controlled environment, such as a halfway house.
While serving his time in a halfway house or other residential facility, John will be continually monitored and be able to live in a dry environment. Here John will be able to attend group therapy, individual counseling, and other similar programs. (Burnet, 2004; p. 303).
The benefits of this special probation program is that John will retain enough freedom to maintain essential community and family contacts yet be forced to get the treatment he needs. Further, such programs often include an incentive program. The more cooperative John is with his treatment, the sooner he will be released. (Abadinsky, 2005; p. 82). After successfully completing the halfway house requirement, John should still remain on probation. The terms of this probation should be continued treatment, staying out criminal trouble, and submitting to random drug and alcohol tests. As John continues to succeed, these requirements will be gradually withdrawn. (Burnet, 2004; p. 111).
In the long run, such a special probation program will keep...
More so, as repeat offenses decrease, the overall crime rate would also decrease. Further, such a program actually costs the taxpayers less than it would if the criminal was simply locked up and, if he offends again, the taxpayer's bill continues to grow. The overall effect of such special probation programs in specific instances, such as alcohol related offenses, is that instead of only punishing a criminal act, the criminal justice system also focuses on eradicating the criminal behavior.
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