Programs

New Paths provides programs for offenders from the 67th and 68th District Courts of Genesee County, and felony offenders in Genesee, Ingham, Lapeer, Livingston, Oakland, Sanilac, Shiawassee, Tuscola, and Washtenaw counties.

OUIL: Individuals convicted of a misdemeanor where alcohol is a contributing factor may be sentenced to New Paths for 30, 60, or 90 day terms. Emphasis is on substance abuse therapy, A.A. and N.A. meetings, and MADD Victim Impact Panel attendance.

Intervention Weekend: Intervention Weekend is a 48-hour lock down program for persons convicted of first or second offense drunk driving. The program is designed to educate the individual about the personal, financial, and legal consequences of alcohol abuse. Therapists from Community Recovery Services provide intervention and education classes. Presentations include advocates against drinking and driving, Alcoholics Anonymous, and the Genesee County Sheriff's Department. The cost of the program is $195.00, paid in advance by the participant.

Standard: The Standard program is for felons who meet the standard admission criteria. This 90 day program is based on the awarding of consequences or privileges according to the individual's adherence to the rules of the program. Emphasis is on substance abuse therapy, continuing education, employability skills, life skills, and increasing self-control.

Long-term OUIL: The Long-Term OUIL program is a 90 day program for those convicted of OUIL third offense, or those with a history of substance or alcohol abuse not needing inpatient treatment. This three level program includes all of the components of the Standard program, with additional emphasis on substance abuse therapy, A.A. meetings, and MADD Victim Impact Panel attendance.

SAI: Graduates of the Michigan Department of Corrections "Boot Camps" spend 30 to 90 days at New Paths for aftercare and community reintegration. Emphasis is on finding a suitable home placement for electronic monitoring, gaining employment, and referral to community agencies as needed.

PRV: The Probation Rule Violator program (PRV) is a short-term program for probationers who have violated the terms of their probation supervision plan or conditions of electronic monitoring. The standard length of this program is thirty days, but may be extended or decreased as necessary. Emphasis is on substance abuse therapy, gaining employment, and increasing self-control.

Day Reporting Center: This is a non-residential component of New Paths that provides several services to probationers. Daily reporting is required, either in person or by telephone, for approximately nine weeks. Community service requirements, substance abuse therapy, and educational requirements as stipulated in the probationer's sentence commitment are monitored by the D.R.C. staff. Random drug and alcohol screening is conducted on the probationers. Emphasis is on employability skills, decision making, stress management, and substance abuse prevention education.

F.O.C.: The Friend of the Court program serves as an alternative to incarceration for those who are not meeting the requirements for payment of child support. When an individual is sentenced to jail by a Circuit Court judge, they are held at New Paths until they pay their outstanding obligations or post bond.

Urinalysis: New Paths provides testing for illegal substance use for probationers in Genesee County at the Adult Probation and the Parole offices, and at our residential facility for various agencies.

G-PREP: The "Genesee Parolee Re-Entry Program" is a grant based program instituted in October 2003 involving New Paths, Community Recovery Services, and the Michigan Department of Corrections. New Paths provides a residential phase for parolees between prison and community life, and substance abuse testing during the residential and follow-up phase.