Our Mission

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the Department of Alternative Sentencing (DAS) is to increase safety in the community by reducing recidivism among criminal offenders, through a rehabilitative environment that includes accountability for offenses, opportunities for gaining and applying life skills, and sanctions for regressive behaviors.

OBJECTIVES

Reduce the revolving door syndrome in the criminal justice system
Provide guidance and structure to those who are at risk of re-arrest and incarceration.
Coordinate cases in a sometimes very confusing multi-jurisdictional environment
Provide information, resources and education to probationers sentenced to the program in an effort to modify their behavior
Strive to assist probationers in making positive changes in their lives
Create a safer environment for our community and future generations
Reduce the burden of public services to those who are capable of providing for themselves through guidance and structure
Provide the best service possible to the community