Removing Barriers and Restoring Lives : DCS Recidivism Reduction Unit
GA Department of Community Supervision
Annual Report FY 2023
Removing Barriers and Restoring Lives : DCS Recidivism Reduction Unit
The Recidivism Reduction Unit functions in a supportive role for DCS Field Operations counseling staff and managers by providing training and continuous quality improvement to ensure program fidelity for counselors within field offices and Day Reporting Centers .
Counseling and Recidivism Reduction
DCS counseling programs are evaluated and measured on their connectedness to be evidence-based , culturally sensitive , and tailored to individual needs . Additionally , ongoing support and follow-up care are crucial touchpoints to maintaining the progress made during counseling and preventing relapse into criminal behavior . As such , DCS counseling counselors and programs are further measured for their collaboration between criminal justice systems , mental health services , social services , and community partnerships . All of these factors are proven approaches that guide our efforts to reduce recidivism .
During Fiscal Year 2023 , the DCS Recidivism Reduction Unit :
Registered 473 Counselor Contacts Nine Counselors obtained alcohol and drug certification Trained 698 staff across all programming Completed 1,134 online training courses to enhance service delivery
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Conducted 1,969 hours of clinical supervision Conducted 50 program fidelity assessments Initiated a Clinical Supervision Track for Counseling Interns
Day Reporting Centers
RRU
Day Reporting Centers play a significant role in the criminal justice system by offering structured , community-based alternatives to incarceration . The importance of these centers lies in their ability to address multiple aspects of an individual ’ s life . In each of DCS ’ Day Reporting Centers , participants receive programming and services aimed at restoring justice , recovery , and contributing positively to the community . In Fiscal Year 2023 , Day Reporting Centers conducted 44 commencement ceremonies with 838 graduates .