COURT-ALIGNED DIVERSION & REENTRY PROGRAM
A Smart-on-Crime Alternative Sentencing Solution
Executive Summary
To present a structured, court-aligned diversion and reentry program designed to reduce recidivism, enhance public safety, and alleviate jail overcrowding through targeted behavioral, workforce, and rehabilitative interventions.
Prepared For
Municipal Court/State Court/Superior Court
Prepared By
Dr. Marcus J. Green
NBT Health (New Beginnings Today)
A Smart-on-Crime Alternative Sentencing Solution
Reducing Recidivism. Strengthening Communities.
Delivering Accountability.
Executive Summary
Court-Aligned Diversion & Re-Entry Program
A Smart-on-Crime Alternative Sentencing Solutions
Executive Summary
Municipalities nationwide are confronting rising jail populations, strained budgets, and repeat offenses driven by unmet behavioral, employment, and stability needs. This Court-Aligned Diversion & Re-Entry Program provides a cost-effective, evidence-informed alternative that reduces recidivism, strengthens public safety, and alleviates jail overcrowding—without compromising accountability.
Program Purpose
The program offers a structured, court-supervised pathway for eligible nonviolent offenders to complete with duration determined by the type of crime committed and the class level of court. Participants remain accountable to the court while engaging in services that directly address the root causes of criminal behavior, including unemployment, poor emotional regulation, impulse control, and substance use.
Target Population
- Nonviolent felony offenders approved through District Attorney diversion criteria
- Low- to moderate-risk individuals contributing to jail overcrowding
- Individuals needing employment, behavioral intervention, or re-entry support
- (Excludes violent or high-risk offenders.)
Municipal Court
Typical Cases Handled
Typical Cases Handled:
- Traffic Violations: Speeding tickets, driving without a license, or driving under the influence (DUI).
- City Ordinance Violations: Code enforcement issues like public nuisance, unleashed dogs, or noise complaints.
- Misdemeanors: Low-level, non-jury criminal offenses such as minor theft or trespassing.
- Preliminary Hearings: For more serious charges, municipal courts may hold initial hearings to decide if a case should be escalated to a higher county or state court.
Program Structure Chart
Track Name
Duration
Core Components
Purpose
Work Readiness & Employment
12 hours
Job readiness training; Workplace behavior development; Resume writing & interview preparation; Career pathways exploration; Financial literacy education; Experiential learning through simulated or virtual work environments.
Equip participants with marketable skills, professional habits, and practical workforce experience to support sustainable employment upon reentry.
Anger Management
8 hours (online)
Cognitive-behavioral strategies; Emotional regulation techniques; Impulse control training; Conflict resolution skills; Personal accountability development.
Address behavioral patterns contributing to justice involvement by building self-awareness, emotional management, and constructive decision-making skills.
Substance Use Treatment
8 hours (online)
Clinical assessments; Substance use education; Relapse prevention planning; Group counseling sessions; Coordination with drug screening protocols.
Provide evidence-based treatment and support to reduce substance use, prevent relapses, and promote long-term recovery and stability.
Prevention & Life Skills Development
8 hours (online)
Decision-making frameworks; Healthy relationship building; Financial planning & budgeting; Community resource navigation; Comprehensive reentry planning.
Strengthen participants' capacity for independent living, informed decision-making, and successful community reintegration.
Impulse Control/ Anti-theft
8 hours (online)
Addresses the behavioral change methods that can help prevent future theft and shoplifting crime. It focuses on the financial and emotional aspects of theft. Stop stealing. Identify risk situations that trigger the impulse to steal and identify negative behaviors to develop strategies for overcoming them.
Stop stealing. Identify risk situations that trigger the impulse to steal and identify negative behaviors to develop strategies for overcoming them.
Teen Vehicle Prevention Program Workshop
3 hours
Designed to reduce teen traffic violations and death in car crashes. Participants are under the age of 21 accused of traffic violations. Educate the consequences of speeding. Understanding the dangers of texting while driving. Acknowledge the reality of death is a consequence. Understanding the importance and safety of Seat Belt use.
Designed to reduce teen traffic violations and death in car crashes.
Law/Decision making course
8 hours (online)
Designed to satisfy court-ordered pretrial diversion and probation requirements, often used to address traffic, alcohol, drug, or theft violations. Understanding: Rules of the Road: Traffic regulations and safe driving. Awareness: Laws regarding substance use and possession. Crimes Against Persons or Property: Understanding criminal statutes. Gun Safety & DNR Violations: Specific local regulations. Victim Impact Program: A section dedicated to understanding the real-world consequences of criminal actions.
Designed to satisfy court-ordered pretrial diversion and probation requirements, often used to address traffic, alcohol, drug, or theft violations.
Municipal court
Work Readiness
12 hours (Online)
$125.00
Domestic violence
12 hours (Online)
$125.00
Program Purpose
8 hours (Online)
$95.00
Substance Abuse
8 hours (Online)
$95.00
Prevention & Life Skills Development
Online
$95.00
Impulse Control/ Anti-Theft
8 hours (Online)
$95.00
Law/Decision making
8 hours
$95.00
Teen Vehicle Prevention Program Workshop
3 hours (In-person)
$150.00
State Court
Typical Cases Handled
Typical Cases Handled:
- Criminal cases (violations, felonies, and misdemeanors)
- Theft
- Driving under the influence
- Ordinance Violations
Program Structure Chart
Track Name
Duration
Core Components
Purpose
Work Readiness & Employment
3 months
6 months
9 months
In-person
On-line with judge approval
Job readiness training; Workplace behavior development; Resume writing & interview preparation; Career pathways exploration; Financial literacy education; Experiential learning through simulated or virtual work environments.
Equip participants with marketable skills, professional habits, and practical workforce experience to support sustainable employment upon reentry.
Anger Management
3 months
6 months
9 months
In-person
On-line with judge approval
Cognitive-behavioral strategies; Emotional regulation techniques; Impulse control training; Conflict resolution skills; Personal accountability development.
Address behavioral patterns contributing to justice involvement by building self-awareness, emotional management, and constructive decision-making skills.
Substance Use Treatment
3 months
6 months
9 months
In-person
On-line with judge approval
Clinical assessments; Substance use education; Relapse prevention planning; Group counseling sessions; Coordination with drug screening protocols.
Provide evidence-based treatment and support to reduce substance use, prevent relapses, and promote long-term recovery and stability.
Prevention & Life Skills Development
3 months
6 months
9 months
In-person
On-line with judge approval
Decision-making frameworks; Healthy relationship building; Financial planning & budgeting; Community resource navigation; Comprehensive reentry planning.
Strengthen participants' capacity for independent living, informed decision-making, and successful community reintegration.
Impulse Control/ Anti-theft
3 months
6 months
9 months
In-person
On-line with judge approval
Addresses the behavioral change methods that can help prevent future theft and shoplifting crime. It focuses on the financial and emotional aspects of theft. Stop stealing. Identify risk situations that trigger the impulse to steal and identify negative behaviors to develop strategies for overcoming them.
Stop stealing. Identify risk situations that trigger the impulse to steal and identify negative behaviors to develop strategies for overcoming them.
Teen Vehicle Prevention Program
3 months
6 months
9 months
In-person
On-line with judge approval
Designed to reduce teen traffic violations and death in car crashes. Participants are under the age of 21 accused of traffic violations. Educate the consequences of speeding. Understanding the dangers of texting while driving. Acknowledge the reality of death is a consequence. Understanding the importance and safety of Seat Belt use.
Designed to reduce teen traffic violations and death in car crashes.
Law/Decision making course
3 months
6 months
9 months
In-person
On-line with judge approval
Designed to satisfy court-ordered pretrial diversion and probation requirements, often used to address traffic, alcohol, drug, or theft violations. Understanding: Rules of the Road: Traffic regulations and safe driving. Awareness: Laws regarding substance use and possession. Crimes Against Persons or Property: Understanding criminal statutes. Gun Safety & DNR Violations: Specific local regulations. Victim Impact Program: A section dedicated to understanding the real-world consequences of criminal actions.
Designed to satisfy court-ordered pretrial diversion and probation requirements, often used to address traffic, alcohol, drug, or theft violations.
State Court
Work Readiness
3 Months $190
6 Months $290
9 Months $390
6 Months $290
9 Months $390
Domestic Violence
3 Months $190
6 Months $290
9 Months $390
Teen Vehicle Prevention program
3 Months $190
6 Months $290
9 Months $390
Prevention & Life Skills Devl.
3 Months $190
6 Months $290
9 Months $390
Impulse Control/Anti-Theft
3 Months $190
6 Months $290
9 Months $390
Anger Management
3 Months $190
6 Months $290
9 Months $390
Law/Decision Making Course
3 Months $190
6 Months $290
9 Months $390
Superior Court
Typical Cases Handled
Typical Cases Handled:
- Violent Crimes: Murder, armed robbery, aggravated assault, and sex crimes.
- Drug Offenses: Drug trafficking and distribution.
- White Collar Crimes: Embezzlement, tax fraud, and identity theft.
Program Structure Chart
Track Name
Duration
Core Components
Purpose
Work Readiness & Employment
12 months
In-person/
On-line with judge approval
Job readiness training; Workplace behavior development; Resume writing & interview preparation; Career pathways exploration; Financial literacy education; Experiential learning through simulated or virtual work environments.
Equip participants with marketable skills, professional habits, and practical workforce experience to support sustainable employment upon reentry.
Anger Management
12 months
In-person/
On-line with judge approval
Cognitive-behavioral strategies; Emotional regulation techniques; Impulse control training; Conflict resolution skills; Personal accountability development.
Address behavioral patterns contributing to justice involvement by building self-awareness, emotional management, and constructive decision-making skills.
Substance Use Treatment
12 months
In-person/
On-line with judge approval
Clinical assessments; Substance use education; Relapse prevention planning; Group counseling sessions; Coordination with drug screening protocols.
Provide evidence-based treatment and support to reduce substance use, prevent relapses, and promote long-term recovery and stability.
Prevention & Life Skills Development
12 months
In-person/
On-line with judge approval
Decision-making frameworks; Healthy relationship building; Financial planning & budgeting; Community resource navigation; Comprehensive reentry planning.
Strengthen participants' capacity for independent living, informed decision-making, and successful community reintegration.
Impulse Control
12 months
In-person/
On-line with judge approval
Addresses the behavioral change methods that can help prevent future theft and shoplifting crime. It focuses on the financial and emotional aspects of theft. Stop stealing. Identify risk situations that trigger the impulse to steal and identify negative behaviors to develop strategies for overcoming them.
Stop stealing. Identify risk situations that trigger the impulse to steal and identify negative behaviors to develop strategies for overcoming them.
Law/Decision making course
12 months
In-person/
On-line with judge approval
Designed to satisfy court-ordered pretrial diversion and probation requirements, often used to address traffic, alcohol, drug, or theft violations. Understanding: Rules of the Road: Traffic regulations and safe driving. Awareness: Laws regarding substance use and possession. Crimes Against Persons or Property: Understanding criminal statutes. Gun Safety & DNR Violations: Specific local regulations. Victim Impact Program: A section dedicated to understanding the real-world consequences of criminal actions.
Designed to satisfy court-ordered pretrial diversion and probation requirements, often used to address traffic, alcohol, drug, or theft violations.
Superior Court
Work Readiness
9 Months $390
12 Months $525
12 Months $525
Domestic Violence program
9 Months $390
12 Months $525
12 Months $525
Prevention & Life Skills Devl.
9 Months $390
12 Months $525
12 Months $525
Impulse Control/Anti-Theft program
9 Months $390
12 Months $525
12 Months $525
Anger Management program
9 Months $390
12 Months $525
Law/Decision Making program
9 Months $390
12 Months $525
Added for State and Superior
DeKalb County Female Offender Rehabilitation Initiative
Court-Aligned Behavioral Health & Rehabilitation Programming
The Challenge
Justice-involved women often enter the system with significant histories of domestic violence exposure, human trafficking exploitation, trauma, behavioral health challenges, substance abuse triggers, emotional instability, and unsafe environments.
Without targeted intervention, these underlying issues frequently contribute to repeat offenses, increased recidivism, institutional behavioral concerns, and long-term community instability.
The NBT Health Solution
NBT Health proposes two specialized trauma-informed intervention tracks specifically designed for female offenders within DeKalb County:
Domestic Violence Intervention & Recovery Program
Structured behavioral health programming focused on emotional regulation, accountability development, conflict resolution, healthy relationship behaviors, and cognitive behavioral intervention strategies.
Human Trafficking Recovery & Empowerment Program
Survivor-centered recovery programming focused on trauma stabilization, PTSD-informed support, safety planning, empowerment coaching, and reintegration readiness.
Program Structure
1
12–16 Week Curriculum
2
Group-Based Intervention Model
3
Monday / Wednesday / Friday or Tuesday/Thursday Sessions
4
Morning & Afternoon Cohorts
5
Facilitated by Licensed Behavioral Health Professionals
Expected Outcomes
Reduced recidivism rates
Improved institutional behavior
Increased emotional stability
Improved decision-making and accountability
Stronger reintegration outcomes post-release
Operational Model
Participants engage in structured group intervention sessions three times weekly in a therapeutic and accountability-focused environment designed to address the root causes of justice-system involvement.
Each session incorporates trauma-informed behavioral health strategies, cognitive behavioral interventions, emotional regulation development, peer engagement and accountability, and practical life stabilization skills.
Cost Analysis
Cost Analysis
Estimated Cost Per Participant Per Class: $80
Based on Three Sessions Weekly (MWF)
Based on Three Sessions Weekly (MWF)
12-Week Program Investment
$2,880
Weekly Participant Cost: $240
Program Duration: 12 Weeks
Total Per Participant: $2,880
Program Duration: 12 Weeks
Total Per Participant: $2,880
16-Week Program Investment
$3,840
Weekly Participant Cost: $240
Program Duration: 16 Weeks
Total Per Participant: $3,840
Program Duration: 16 Weeks
Total Per Participant: $3,840
Value to DeKalb County
- ✓ Supports rehabilitation over repeated incarceration
- ✓ Reduces recidivism-related costs
- ✓ Promotes safer institutional environments
- ✓ Improves public safety outcomes
- ✓ Provides gender-responsive intervention services
- ✓ Supports long-term offender stabilization and recovery
Why NBT Health
- ✓ Behavioral health expertise
- ✓ Trauma-informed intervention experience
- ✓ Justice-involved population support
- ✓ Community-centered rehabilitation strategies
- ✓ Data-driven and outcomes-focused model of care
Accountability & Compliance
- ✓ Daily check-ins for higher-risk participants
- ✓ Weekly/monthly case management reporting
- ✓ Attendance and compliance monitoring
- ✓ Court-ordered drug screening
- ✓ Immediate violation reporting
Three-Tier Enforcement Model
1
1st violation: warning + increased supervision
2
2nd violation: court review + stricter conditions
3
3rd violation: termination + return to prosecution/incarceration
Expected Outcomes
Outcome Area
Expected Result
Recidivism Reduction
Lower re-offense rates at 6- and 12-month intervals
Employment Outcomes
Increased job readiness and workforce participation
Program Completion
High retention and successful completion rates
Behavioral Health
Improved emotional regulation, impulse control, and decision-making
Jail Overcrowding
Reduced reliance on incarceration for eligible offenders
Community Impact
Stronger public safety and improved economic stability
Summary
This program provides municipalities with a scalable, fiscally responsible, and results-driven alternative to incarceration. By integrating workforce development, behavioral health, substance use treatment, and life-skills training, the model supports long-term stability while maintaining strong court accountability.
Court-Aligned Behavioral Health & Rehabilitation Programming
DeKalb County Female Offender Rehabilitation Initiative and Court-Aligned Diversion & Re-Entry Program content organized into a professional court program page layout for Municipal Court, State Court, and Superior Court.
