An Alternative to the Traditional Justice System in Vermont
Helping over 4,000 Vermonters each year access coordinated restorative justice that meets their individual needs.
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Court Diversion and Tamarack
Prosecutors refer youth and adults to this restorative justice alternative to the court process. People take responsibility for what they did and repair the harm they caused to victims and the community.
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Youth Substance Awareness Safety Program (YSASP)
Law enforcement refer underage youth who possess alcohol or cannabis to YSASP. Youth meet with a staff person to discuss their substance use and can avoid a fine and driver license suspension.
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Pretrial Services
Judges refer people who are awaiting trial. Staff help people to connect with mental health and substance use treatment, as well as other services.
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Driving with License Suspended (DLS)
Anyone whose driver’s license has been suspended can receive help meeting requirements to getting reinstated.
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12 County Programs Serving People Throughout Vermont
The Vermont Association of Court Diversion and Pretrial Services (VACDP) includes the 12 county-based programs that provide these services throughout Vermont. Some members are non-profit organizations; others are housed within a city government.
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