Facts for Attorneys

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

Professional Opportunities

Join the growing ranks of APA Professional Consultants. We have contractual opportunities for retired Probation and Parole agents as well as for active psychologists interested in dealing with justice situations.

We operate both in State and Federal courts and provide pre-sentencing planning documents and services to clients facing possible incarceration.

This is an opportunity for you to do the kind of work for which you were trained in a professional setting under the supervision of experienced corrections professionals. We prefer those professionals who are retired from State or Federal service but are not ready to retire from an active career in the Criminal Justice System.

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What We Do

Provide Alternative To Incarceration (ATI ) plans to criminal defense attorneys for clients in the justice system facing incarceration

How We Do It

• Assign professionals highly qualified by experience and education to collect pre-sentence information; have assessments made by a forensic psychologist when needed; formulate individualized ATI plans; and secure necessary resources - all within a completion time frame of seven to 10 days
• Incorporate findings of research on effective rehabilitation programs and appropriate measures for community protection

Contents of ATI Plan

• Executive summary succinctly stating proposed elements of the plan
• Summary of Pre-Sentence Investigation (PSI) highlighting facts in narrative form
• Documentation of each proposal in executive summary
• Attachment of PSI report
• Sample ATI Plan

Our Ultimate Goal

• Adoption of our ATI plans by decision-makers in lieu of incarceration

Role of Criminal Defense Attorney

• Contact Alternative Planning Associates with basic facts about a case as early as possible to discuss acceptance
• Remit in full agreed upon fee to start the work of APA
• Provide rap sheet
• Make office space and phone available for client interviews
• Arrange for interview in jail when necessary

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