NS - Grant- Criminal Justice Partnership Program Continuation Grant Application

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I~ 15B District Attorney or court official of the acceptance or ultimate rejection of the offender (hereafter "Client") for entry into the program. C. The case management and counseling services provided by PTA shall include, but are not limited to the following: i) Enter into an agreement with each Client, which contract lays out all program rules and requirements and provides for drug and alcohol testing to confirm abstinence from drug and alcohol abuse and the confidentiality of information and records ii) Assign a Case Manager to each Client who may be assisted in providing counseling services by responsible, properly trained and screened volunteers, with all managers and volunteers being supervised by a Program Director iii) Develop an individual case management/counseling plan for each Client iv) Contact or meet with the Client at least 2-3 times per week v) Work closely with the Client's family to assist them in developing better coping skills to effectively deal and relate to the Client's addiction and abuse and to support the Client's recovery vi) Establish appropriate support mechanisms for Clients, engaging them in a structured program that eliminates excess free time, particularly on weekends vii) Introduce Clients to Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, and other locally sponsored support groups such as those provided by churches viii) Conduct daily program activities as applicable such as assessments, individual and group education and counseling using the cognitive behavior approach, follow-up sessions, home and school visits and meetings with probation officers, employers, family members, pastors, school counselors and resource officers ix) Monitor work attendance and require that all Clients remain employed while participating in the program x) Monitor school attendance (including GED and high school diploma completion) xi) Provide acheck-in telephone number at PTA that Clients must call on a weekly basis xii) Conduct periodic random urine screening and/or breathalyzer testing that is submitted at PTA, 15B probation offices or at the Client's home, to confirm the Client's drug- and alcohol-free status xiii) Document thoroughly all contacts and activities xiv) Terminate successfully any Client that completes the program having followed all program requirement including remaining alcohol and drug free for four (4) concurrent months while in the program while remaining in school, cooperating and abiding with parental rules including curfew xv) Terminate unsuccessfully any Client that fails to comply with his or her case management plan, refuses to attend or enroll in school, 2