Attention Judges in Hillsborough, Pinellas, & Pasco County:

Separate alcohol from the offender…It’s a tough job – but one courts can accomplish with SCRAM.

One of the fundamental benefits of SCRAM is that it can effectively separate alcohol from the offender by continuously monitoring them for alcohol consumption. SCRAM addresses the root cause of the offender’s addiction, rather than just treating the symptoms. If offenders can remain sober for an extended period of time, here are some of the significant results that courts are likely to see:

For the offender:

• Greater accountability for their actions
• Better responses to treatment
• Opportunity to finally “get out” of the system and have a fresh start
• Ability to work and maintain family obligations

For courts:

• Reduced recidivism
• Ability to better assess offenders’ addiction levels
• Ability to better tailor treatment programs to the individual
• Better collection rates, as offenders can maintain jobs and pay their fees/fines

For communities:

• Safer roads
• Reduced jail overcrowding through remote – yet intensive – monitoring of offenders who are not a threat to public safety
• Offenders can hold jobs and contribute positively to the community while being monitored

For judges and probation:

• More manageable caseloads
• Ability to focus attention only on those who need it the most
• Helps make their job easier
• More key points to take into consideration