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GPS monitor tampering is one of the fastest ways to turn a manageable legal situation into a serious felony. Every year, people on electronic monitoring face additional charges because they did not understand what counts as tampering. Some actions are obvious violations. Others might surprise you. This guide breaks down exactly what you need to […]

30% of Americans are trying Dry January 2025. Discover how alcohol monitoring provides accountability for Dry January year-round.

Finding out that you have to wear a GPS monitor can be a frustrating and confusing experience. You may have concerns about what others think, how often you’ll have to charge the device and how hard it will be to take care of the equipment. Not helping matters is that there are a ton of

When most people think of ankle monitors, they picture criminal defendants who are following a court order for GPS tracking. However, electronic monitoring has evolved. Today, it’s a tool for helping transform lives and promoting lasting recovery from substance abuse. A 2nd Chance Monitoring is proud to partner with Georgia’s accountability courts and community programs

Making mistakes is human. While it’s important to hold individuals accountable for their poor choices, especially decisions that harm others, it’s equally essential to provide offenders with a second chance. Being sentenced to jail can dig a deeper hole for those who are already facing financial and societal challenges. By contrast, ankle monitors offer a

Being court-ordered to wear an ankle monitor can feel like a death sentence for your social life. But the good news is that you can stay socially active and connected to your circle of friends, even while under GPS monitoring. In fact, focusing on the positive relationships in your life can help you adhere to

Electronic monitoring (EM) has become a cornerstone in modern criminal justice systems. It represents an alternative to incarceration and gives those who have made legal mistakes a way to remain in their homes and communities. The technology behind ankle monitors and GPS devices is improving, and innovations in the industry have led to the emergence

Many military professionals don’t have support when they transition to full-time civilian life. As a result, some experience severe symptoms of PTSD and get caught up in substance abuse struggles that land them in front of a judge. With a rising number of veterans self-reporting that they’ve been arrested at least once, it’s time to

April is Second Chance Month, a time to focus on reintegration and support for those who have faced legal challenges or are enrolled in an accountability program. But the concept of a second chance shouldn’t be confined to a single month. Fresh starts are an ongoing process, and technology can play a significant role in

One in every four people who died on Georgia’s roads in 2018 was impaired at the time of death.
If you are lucky enough to survive driving impaired,