The PTI program is based on a rehabilitative model that recognizes that there may be an apparent connection between the criminal offense and the rehabilitative needs of a defendant. In addition, the rehabilitative model emphasizes that social, cultural, and economic conditions often result in a defendant’s decision to commit a criminal offense.
Participants are referred by the Solicitor’s Office. Enrollment must be completed and submitted in a timely manner.
On the day of class, please be sure fees for class and drug screen (if required) are made at ALPHA, these are separate from fees for Solicitor’s Office.
ALPHA’s PTI Education class is for first time offenders of a non-violent crime seeking expungement referred by Solicitor’s Office or Court. The class is focused around decision making, alcohol and drug education and goal setting. Participants will also address anger management and stress management. The class is a one time 4 hour class with a fee of $150 to include one drug screen. If the first drug screen is positive, a second random drug screen will be required at the cost of an extra $30. Other requirements and fees for PTI are set by the Solicitor’s Office.
The Criminal Domestic Violence Program is a pre-trial intervention-diversion program for defendants with domestic violence charges. You must be referred by the Solicitor or the Court. Individuals referred to ALPHA will participate in the Batterer’s Intervention Program (BIP), which is a 26 week treatment program that provides weekly group counseling to perpetrators of domestic violence. The batterer will receive an assessment to include a lethality assessment.
Participants will learn about the multiple types of domestic violence while learning the necessary skills for stopping abusive behaviors. Participants learn to acknowledge and accept responsibility for their actions and build a “backpack” of effective coping skills to deal with their thoughts, feelings, and emotions. Additional treatment needs may be addressed during the 26-week program for other maladaptive behaviors.
