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 across the state. Our monitoring solutions help support positive outcomes and promote accountability.
What Are Accountability Courts?
Accountability courts focus on treatment and rehabilitation for minor substance-abuse-related offenses. Offering solutions in lieu of punishment gives individuals dealing with substance abuse and mental health challenges a second chance.
Traditionally, individuals with mental health conditions and patterns of substance misuse are repeatedly cycled through the criminal justice system. This process is both disruptive and ineffective, as it does not address the underlying cause of repeat offenses.
Accountability courts break this cycle by providing eligible individuals with structured support and therapy. Ongoing monitoring is often included as part of the diversion program to promote accountability. Accountability courts typically intervene in the following types of cases:
- Minor drug offenses
- Mental health-related incidents
- DUIs
- Incidents involving veterans
- Family treatment courts
Electronic monitoring plays a role in keeping these programs effective while also protecting the public interest in the event that someone fails to comply with diversion conditions.
How Monitoring Supports Accountability Courts
Monitoring helps ensure participants are meeting program requirements. Common provisions of diversion programs include the following:
- Curfew
- Location restrictions
- Sobriety check-ins
GPS monitoring holds participants accountable without requiring them to constantly check in with a probation officer. This shift alleviates the administrative burden on the criminal justice system while allowing the court to allocate more resources to therapy, case managemen, and rehabilitation.
A 2nd Chance Monitoring’s goal is to support accountability courts’ mission and:
- Reduce jail overcrowding
- Support early intervention
- Increase program compliance
- Provide data for informed case decisions
- Encourage accountability with dignity
Our monitoring service and user support help individuals enrolled in accountability programs adhere to the terms of their agreements.
Community-Focused Monitoring
We understand that everyone’s journey is different. That’s why A 2nd Chance Monitoring takes the time to walk clients through the monitoring process. We assist with setting up your GPS device or other monitoring equipment. Our team also discusses basics like device care, troubleshooting and charging.
Our goal is to help people stay accountable while moving forward with their lives. And we don’t stop at the tech. What makes A 2nd Chance Monitoring unique is our hands-on, responsive approach. When you call, we will answer and be there to step in to assist both the participant and the governing agency.
Promoting Hope
The success stories that come out of accountability courts are powerful and life-changing. People who once cycled in and out of jail are now rebuilding broken relationships and holding down jobs. We’re honored to play a small part in that process.
