Specialty Court Program - Through an evidence-based screening and assessment process, we anticipate that at least 20% more eligible individuals can be identified and receive individualized Specialty Court interventions during the grant period. Improved access to these programs will reduce the number of individuals in our community who need but do not receive treatment, and will reduce their future involvement with the criminal justice system. The Las Vegas Municipal Court (LVMC) Specialty Court program seeks support for 4 separate court dockets, each adhering to the nationally proven, evidence-based drug court model. They include: 1) Women in Need of Change (WIN) Court, which serves women who have a history of trauma and repeated arrests related to drugs and prostitution; 2) Habitual Offenders Prevention and Education (HOPE) Court, which serves habitual, typically homeless defendants; 3) Youthful Offender (YO) Court; which serves offenders between the ages of 18 and 24; 4) Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Court, which targets repeat DUI offenders or first time offenders with high blood alcohol levels; The purpose of all these programs is to reduce crime by promoting participants’ recovery from the substance abuse and mental health disorders which contribute to their repeat criminal behavior. Objective 1: Retention – 50% of participants will successfully complete court ordered requirements for graduation Objective 2: Reduction in substance use – Participants will demonstrate a 70% reduction in substance use as indicated by frequent and random drug testing Objective 3: Recidivism - 70% of graduates will not re-offend, as indicated by a new arrest, within 3 years of graduation Objective 4: Referrals- at least 300 new individuals will be served by Specialty Courts in FY25 through FY29 Participation in a Specialty Court program results in access to long-term drug treatment and counseling services, to the extent clinically indicated for each person’s diagnosis. It provides access to recovery support services that address a wide range of criminogenic needs, as well as aftercare and recovery planning. A minimum of 50 individuals will be served annually by Specialty Court programming, or 300 over the life of the grant.
