Give Youth And Families Affected By Addiction A Second Chance
"Drug courts transform lives by combining personal responsibility and accountability." |
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WPTV South Florida charity helps families affected by addiction Nov 07, 2019 |
Palm Beach Post
Founded a decade ago, Family and Delinquency Drug Courts aim to give those struggling with substance abuse a second chance and to reunite families. By Jodie Wagner - Nov 6, 2019 
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Our Mission
Making Every Day Count, Inc. is a Palm Beach County charity committed to raising funds so Palm Beach County Family and Delinquency Drug Courts can give youth and families affected by addiction a second chance.
Make an impact on the future of your community by joining us in our mission to provide families and children with the additional help they need to recover and lead successful lives.
Making Every Day Count, Inc. is a Palm Beach County charity committed to raising funds so Palm Beach County Family and Delinquency Drug Courts can give youth and families affected by addiction a second chance.
Make an impact on the future of your community by joining us in our mission to provide families and children with the additional help they need to recover and lead successful lives.
Who We Serve
Family Drug Court deals with parent(s) who have had their children removed from their care because of addiction. Learn more
Delinquency Drug Court deals with those under the age of 18 who have come into the system having committed crimes because of addiction. Learn more
Family Drug Court deals with parent(s) who have had their children removed from their care because of addiction. Learn more
Delinquency Drug Court deals with those under the age of 18 who have come into the system having committed crimes because of addiction. Learn more
Community Impact
The impact of these drug courts is astonishing. Remarkably, 75% of Drug Court graduates remain arrest free, and the longest Drug Court study to date found reductions in crime last as long as 14 years. By comparison, only 30% of individuals released from prison never reoffend. At the same time, the average annual cost per prisoner in the traditional criminal justice system is $22,650. The average annual cost per Drug Court participant is $6,985. Drug Courts transform lives by combing personal responsibility and accountability.
The impact of these drug courts is astonishing. Remarkably, 75% of Drug Court graduates remain arrest free, and the longest Drug Court study to date found reductions in crime last as long as 14 years. By comparison, only 30% of individuals released from prison never reoffend. At the same time, the average annual cost per prisoner in the traditional criminal justice system is $22,650. The average annual cost per Drug Court participant is $6,985. Drug Courts transform lives by combing personal responsibility and accountability.
