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Treatment
General Rules
Phase Transitions
Graduation/Aftercare
Sanctions/Incentives
100
What is the primary substance abuse treatment provider used in our Drug Court Program?
ADDS
100
What is the color line phone number?
319-372-6678 x20
100
What should you bring with you at every court appearance regardless of phase you in?
Planner/Calendar
100
What color is typically assigned to graduates of the Drug Court Program?
Silver
100
When are sanctions and/or incentives typically granted?
At the next scheduled Drug Court session (whether it was scheduled for that participant or not).
200
What is the program required for participants to attend after they are discharged from formal substance abuse treatment?
Aftercare
200
What is the minimum amount of time a participant will spend in the program (assuming they follow the rules of the program)?
15 to 18 Months
200
What is the curfew setting for phase 1?
9pm to 6am
200
What are the rules for completing the phase 5 phone call accurately in order to graduate?
Contact a different Drug Court Team Member once per week for every week you are in phase 5.
200
List three incentives that have been given during the Drug Court Program.
Examples include: verbal praise, planners, graduation plaque, phase advancement certificate, travel privileges, access to ATR, access to IowaWorks help and support, Drug Court Picnic, etc.
300
How many support group meetings are participants encouraged to attend weekly in all phases except phase 5?
Two. Groups may consist of AA, NA, MOMS, DADS, Al-Anon, EA, DC Support Group, etc.
300
How many hours of community services are required for an individual to move up in phases 1 through 3?
25 Hours required for each phase.
300
In what phase are you required to start be employed or going to school full time (32 hours/week)?
Phase 2
300
Can a phase advancement petition or graduation application be denied by the Drug Court Team?
Yes
300
How many weeks would a participant who is in phase 3 be penalized for advancing to phase 4 if they had a non-substance based violation (ex: breaking of curfew) that occurred only a few days after advancing to phase 3?
3 weeks
400
What are the minimum requirements needed to meet the mental health portion of the program?
Attend five workshops and one focus group session before graduation.
400
Of these listed pieces of clothing, which five are not appropriate to be worn in the courtroom? Flip Flops T-shirt Short Shorts Torn Jeans Sweatpants Sunglasses Glasses Hats/Hoods
Flip Flops Short Shorts Torn Jeans Sunglasses Hats/Hoods
400
How many hours of community service are required for you to move out of phase 3 into phase 4?
75 Total hours
400
How often will a phase 5 or graduate on post-graduation supervision be required to meet with the probation officer?
Once a month.
400
What are five of the eight reasons for termination from the program listed in your Drug Court Handbook?
Recurring positive urine tests. Recurring missed or refused urine tests. Failure to attend court. Failure to attend or participate in treatment. Failure to report to a Probation Officer meeting. Failure to attend outside programming (ex: New Beginnings) Obtaining new charges.
500
Who are the only people approved to give permission to participants for taking medications?
Drug Court Probation Officer and Treatment Coordinator
500
What are the three program goals of the Drug Court Program?
1. Help participants remain substance free by providing support, treatment, and skills to make positive choices. 2. Reduce the number of chemically dependent offenders going to prison. 3. Increase the effectiveness of substance abuse treatment by providing supportive supervision.
500
How many days will a phase up transition be delayed if you have a non-substance abuse violation? A substance abuse violation?
30 days for a non-substance abuse violation. 60 days for a substance abuse violation.
500
What four "groups"/meetings are required during the aftercare portion of the Drug Court Program?
Attend 1 aftercare group per month. Attend 1 support group per month. Attend 1 alumni group per month (starting in May 2015). Attend 3+ AA, NA, EA, etc. groups per month.
500
According to Judge Schilling, what are two of the most important aspects of successfully completing the Drug Court Program, facing sanctions, and building a happier life for yourself? (HINT: CHANGE...the H and the A stand for what?)
Being HONEST with yourself and having a positive ATTITUDE.