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modest numbers in the objectives, which could more realistically be met. While the board discussed the idea of setting priorities, it was felt that doing so was unnecessary at the present time. Reports on the progress of the program and the number of offenders served will be made to the board on a regular basis, and should it become necessary, the board will establish priorities for treatment. The target group therefore is all Intermediate offenders who, upon being screened by probation officers, appear to have a substance abuse/dependent problem and are referred to the service provider for in-depth evaluation and treatment, or who are sentenced directly to the program by the judge. If and when TASC services are available to Cabarrus County, the in-depth evaluation will be deleted from the contract with the treatment provider. '['he Advisory Board plans to invite the Judicial District Manager from Scotland and Hoke counties, Mr. Frank Davis, to make a presentation at its February meeting regarding how Scotland/Hoke probation officers have worked with the substance abuse treatment provider in the development ora very successfal program. The board a~eed on the following goals and objectives for the substance abuse treatment program: GOALS AND OBJECTIVES Goal: Provide an additional sentencing option for offenders with substance abuse/dependency problems. Objectives: 1. Negotiate contract with substance abuse treatment provider to begin April 1, 1999. 2. Contract will meet requirements of RFP developed by CIPP and advertised by Cabarrus County. Goal: To help offenders overcome substance abuse/dependent problems. Objectives: 1. Probation officers will screen all Intermediate probation entries suspected of having a substance abuse/dependent problem. (Contractor to train probation officers to do screening.) 2. ?all offenders who appear to have a substance abuse/dependent problem based on the initial screening will be referred to the substance abuse treatment provider for depth evaluation. 3. All Intermediate offenders sentenced by the judge to receive substance abuse treatment will be referred to the provider for in-depth evaluation and treatment. 4. A minimum of 50 Intermediate offenders will receive substance abuse treatment at the level deemed appropriate by the provider. 5. Fifty percent (50%) of offenders who begin substance abuse treatment will complete the program. 6. Thirty percent (30%) of offenders who complete the substance abuse treatment program will be clean and sober one year after program completion.