Jail Study Gives Rationale for Alternatives

Stating that "rehabilitation of most offenders can occur outside of incarceration with far greater potential for success," a recent criminal justice system and jail population management assessment in Dane County (Madison, WI) called for an expanded use of alternatives to incarceration.

The study cited the Huber Work Release Program as one that "could be greatly expanded by allowing more serious non-dangerous offenders to be assigned to the program," given "support... classification outcomes, and national best practices directions."

Community service in lieu of a payment of a fine was also among the recommendations, noting "it is a cornerstone of successful 'restorative justice' programs for adults as well as juvenile offenders." *

*Source: Institute for Law and Policy Planning - www.ilpp.org

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Michael J. O'Connor Joins APA Advisory Board

Corporate Financial Officer and Certified Public Accountant to counsel APA in developing alternative to incarceration plans for persons in the criminal justice system.

MADISON, WI -- January 21, 2008 -- Allyn R. Sielaff, president of Alternative Planning Associates (APA) and former head of the Wisconsin Division of Corrections today announced the appointment of Michael J. O'Connor of Kalamazoo, MI to the firm's Advisory Board. O'Connor joins former Wisconsin Governor Tony Earl and several prominent businessmen and former government officials in providing planning advice and counsel.

Donn Gurney, APA vice president, said, "We have been planning to develop a financial planning resource to assist our clients and their attorneys in providing state and federal courts with alternative to incarceration plans that not only address the issue of restitution but also provide planning for family support during what is always a very trying period. Mr. O'Connor, a graduate of the University of Wisconsin and the University of Chicago, where he earned a Master of Business Administration, has had extensive experience with Wisconsin-based as well as international firms in senior financial management positions. He has filled executive financial officer positions at Stryker Corporation, Gardner Denver, Inc., Tyco Safety Products, Modern Building Materials, Carley Management Company and Deloitte and Touche."

Sielaff commented further in saying, "Mr. O'Connor's involvement now lets us add what we feel is a most innovative resource to our list of services. In addition, his presence on our advisory board will give us an expanded view of financial trends that affect our clients as they re-establish their lives."

About Alternative Planning Associates
Alternative Planning Associates LLC is designed to provide professional assistance in developing comprehensive alternative plans when, despite all legal efforts, clients become involved in a sentencing situation. APA utilizes experienced corrections professionals to interview clients to do a comprehensive pre-sentence investigation. The client's needs are assessed, in some cases by a forensic psychologist, and specific resources are matched to them with a firm commitment for delivery from the provider.

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