Admission
Criteria
To
qualify for New
Paths residential programs, a person:
- Must be at least 17 years of age
- Does
not demonstrate an extensive pattern of
jail or prison commitments
- Must
not have a recent history of I.V. drug use, or a history of chronic addiction
to Schedule 1 or 2 drugs
- Does not require medical detoxification
- Does
not present a pattern of debilitating mental illness, nor is currently
taking medication for psychosis
- Is not currently suicidal, nor has demonstrated
a pattern of suicidal behavior
- Must have a functionable I.Q., and be able to
speak and understand the English language at a minimally functional level
- Has
no serious medical problem which would preclude
active participation in the program, including life-threatening diseases
- Circuit
Court charges must have a sentencing guideline
of at least 0-9, or, as a probation violation, at least 0-6. Some felonies
where sentencing guidelines do not apply, such as Retail Fraud
and Third Offense OUIL, are eligible.
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