THE 247 SOBRIETY PROJECT.pptVIP

THE 24/7 SOBRIETY PROJECT Origins Created by South Dakota Has existed since 2005 Now in use in 57 of 66 South Dakota Counties GOAL/TARGET GROUP Defendant sobriety- 24/7 (NO ALCOHOL NO DRUGS NO BARS) DUI 2 or more, post sentence probation any offense, prison parole any offense, social services, domestic violence, dependency treatment 24/7 Project Background South Dakota Facts: For decades alcohol and drugs have driven the criminal justice system 40% of traffic fatalities were alcohol related 85% of prison populations in SD have an admitted alcohol or drug problem 13% of prison population is Felony DUI 33% of all felonies are DUI Felony / Vehicular Battery / Vehicular Homicide 57% of all felonies are DUI and controlled substances 18% of persons convicted for DUI 1 get a second conviction for DUI 2 41% of all misdemeanor filings are DUI 1 and DUI 2 Montana Benchmarks Montana Facts: Similar issues with drugs and alcohol in Montana’s criminal justice system 40% of our traffic fatalities are alcohol related 93% of prison populations in MT have an admitted alcohol or drug problem Alcohol is the drug of choice in 95 percent of those reporting a preference 12% of people under DOC supervision are there for Felony DUI 247 persons in prison, 1233 on parole Approximately 23% of persons convicted for DUI 1 get a second conviction for DUI 2 9838 misdemeanor traffic filings were for DUI in 2008 (4.9%) 24/7 STATEMENTPEOPLE WITH ADDICTIVE BEHAVIORS WILL NOT CHANGE UNLESS ALL THE ALTERNATIVES ARE WORSE(IMMEDIATE CONSEQUENCES) 24/7 Sobriety Objectives The Goals: “Keep them Sober” Requiring defendant sobriety- 24/7 Reduce the impact of alcohol related cases?on incarceration rates (local and state) Reduce drunk driving accidents and fatalities Save taxpayers money Treat the person not the symptom WHERE DID SD GET THE MONEY? NHTSA GRANT AND FUNDING 2005 THREE YEAR COMMITMENT $100,000 (EQUIPMENT, PERSONAL SERVICES, REPORTING, PROGRAM ST