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INTENT:
The Harford County Juvenile Drug Court has been developed as a more
effective program to help reduce the adverse impact of repeat drug
offenders in Harford County. All agencies involved concur that a
more effective treatment alternative is needed to cope with the
problem. The purpose is to channel non-violent defendants arrested
on criminal charges into a comprehensive program of drug treatment
and rehabilitation services. The Harford County Juvenile Drug Court
will begin operations in the Circuit Court for Harford County.
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:
The Harford County Juvenile Drug Court will focus on 30 non-violent
juvenile offenders and their families who commit substance abuse
violations and/or crimes that support their substance abuse. The
four goals of the juvenile drug court will be:
Reduction of substance abuse
Reduction of recidivism
To increase participants sense of self worth
To increase positive family functioning
Questions regarding the legal process or eligibility for the Drug
Court Program can be directed to the Drug Court Prosecutor or Drug
Court Legal Assistant at 410.638.3231. |
