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Two Inaugural Graduates of U.S. Alternative Treatment Court Program in West Virginia
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The United States District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia held a ceremony yesterday for two inaugural graduates of the Alternative Treatment Court (ATC) program.
The two graduates, whose names were not disclosed, received congratulations and words of encouragement from Chief United States District Judge Thomas E. Johnston, who presided over the ceremony, United States Magistrate Judge Omar J. Aboulhosn, who presides over the ATC program, and United States Attorney Will Thompson.
The ATC program is a collaborative partnership between the U.S. District Court, the U.S. Probation Office, the U.S. Attorney’s Office, the Federal Public Defender’s Office, and various community-based treatment providers and organizations.
According to federal officials, the ATC program is a pre-plea, pre-sentence alternative to conviction or imprisonment for certain individuals charged with federal crimes. The program provides a blend of treatment that focuses on drug and mental health treatment, and alternative sanctions to effectively address offender behavior, rehabilitation, and education and jobs skills training.
Thompson emphasized the value of second chances as he congratulated and encouraged the two graduates.
“I think honesty is the cornerstone of your continuing recovery,” Thompson said. “You need to be honest with your families, with your friends, your co-workers, court personnel, recovery coaches, whoever it might be. But do you know the most important person you need to be honest with? You need to be honest with yourself.”
Participants must be individuals whose criminal conduct is believed to be motivated by substance abuse issues, mental health, or other underlying causes that appear to be amenable to treatment through programs available as part of the ATC. Defendants with a history of violent offenses, involved in child exploitation offenses or subject to removal by immigration authorities are among those excluded from participating.
Eligible defendants must participate for at least 12 months, but may be required to participate for up to 24 months.
Key Facts
- State: West Virginia
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Fraud & Financial Crimes|Violent Crime|Sex Crimes|Cybercrime|Public Corruption|Weapons|Human Trafficking|White Collar Crime|Organized Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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