Friday, May 23, 2025
5/23/2025
Webb County DWI Court - The Webb County DWI Court will serve 280 participants in its five-year project period. The population of focus (POF) consists of adult males and females 18 years of age and older from Webb County, Texas who have had one or more DWI offenses and who meet the criteria for an alcohol use disorder/substance use disorder and/or co-occurring substance use and mental health disorder. The proposed area is Webb County, situated along the Texas-Mexico border. The purpose of the project is to expand substance use disorder (SUD) treatment and recovery support services through a continuum of care. Webb county will provide an efficiently coordinated, multi-system approach that is integrated to the sanctioning power of DWI Court with effective treatment services to break the cycle of criminal behavior, alcohol and/or drug use, and incarceration or other penalties. The Court will utilize the leverage of the court to motivate DWI Court participants to access comprehensive substance abuse treatment services including Medication Assisted Treatment and will coordinate mental health and trauma services for those participants with co-occurring disorders. The Court will also utilize case management and wraparound approaches to link participants to community resources. The Court will integrate Recovery Support Services to ensure participants are engage in ongoing recovery opportunities. The Court will have certified recovery coaches who will coordinate all recovery activities with the support of project staff. The project's goals are to: provide a continuum of care that includes prevention, harm reduction, treatment, and recovery services for individuals with alcohol use disorders and/or other co-occurring substance use or mental health disorders; implement evidence-based and population-appropriate treatment services that meet the unique needs of the population of focus; continue implementing the 10 Guiding Principles of the DWI Court Model to reduce recidivism and engage clients in ongoing recovery efforts; provide effective treatment that facilitates recovery efforts and lead clients to experience significant improvements in overall health and wellness as demonstrated by positive outcome; and ensure the drug court continues to meet the cultural and linguistic needs of participants from the border region. The project will utilize the following evidence-based practices: Evidence-based Assessment; Motivational Interviewing (MI); Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT); Seeking Safety (SS); The Matrix Model for Criminal Justice Settings (Matrix CJ); and Medication Assisted Treatment.
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