Alcohol misuse, abuse, and addiction are common among probation populations—46% of probationers reported being under the influence of alcohol or drugs at the time of their offense and 14% are under supervision for a DUI. But probation departments across the country are emphasizing results-oriented supervision by leveraging technology to address alcohol-involved crimes.
The most influential factors in behavior modification programs are the certainty and swiftness of incentives and sanctions delivered. SCRAM Nexus is the first-ever decision support software that compiles a client’s behavioral data and automatically recommends the proper magnitude of evidence-based responses so supervision officers can assign incentives and sanctions swiftly and reliably.
Repeat and hardcore drunk drivers account for the most serious alcohol-related crimes and pose a significant threat to their communities. But innovative, criteria-based programs utilizing alcohol monitoring technology can help reduce the danger caused by these types of alcohol clients and put them on the path to sobriety.
Community corrections officers often have caseloads of anywhere from 50 to several hundred clients at a time. With caseloads of that size, individually managing clients and tracking their progress can seem insurmountable. But new technology has emerged that can automate and streamline the case management process, allowing officers to spend time on the important tasks.
When the COVID-19 pandemic began to spread nationwide, Montana District Judge Greg Pinksi had one goal: to ensure that defendants in the Cascade County treatment courts had the ability to be accountable and compliant with court orders, while focusing on their safety and sobriety. SCRAM TouchPoint® was instrumental in helping him meet that goal.
Research shows that “one-size-fits-all” alcohol programs don’t work. Effective and cost-efficient programs tailor requirements to fit each client’s needs and risks. SCRAM Systems provides the solutions you need to manage the full range of alcohol clients in your program and reduce risks to your community.
Not every program or intervention works for every client. In fact, providing the wrong kind of treatment services can fail to improve client and program outcomes. SCRAM Nexus® integrates risk, need, and responsivity principles into your department’s existing models and automates client program placement based on their criminal history, allowing officers to easily assign clients to the most appropriate supervision models.
As part of their monitoring regimen, officers may want to know a client’s location in addition to their alcohol monitoring. While the SCRAM CAM® bracelet does not have built-in GPS, SCRAM Systems offers other solutions that can be used in tandem with or in lieu of a continuous alcohol monitoring bracelet.
DUI clients know they are not allowed to drink alcohol while wearing the SCRAM CAM® bracelet—but what about using products that contain trace amounts of alcohol—like mouthwash or perfume? It’s important to know which products are permitted for use while wearing SCRAM CAM to avoid any potential tamper or drinking alerts.
Behavioral research has uncovered that by integrating evidence-based practices into pretrial, probation, and parole programs, your community can enhance client outcomes and improve community safety. SCRAM Nexus® is a revolutionary software platform that applies evidence-based practices into the day-to-day decision making of corrections officers, allowing for better allocation of their time and resources and efficient supervision management.