This is a supervision programme run by the Probation Service for those convicted of excess alcohol offences.
Programme aims:
To reduce the incidence of excess alcohol offences
To increase public protection
To challenge offenders to accept responsibility for their crime and its consequences
Who is suitable?
Offenders who:
Are a medium to high risk to the public
Have one to four previous convictions for excess alcohol
Are aged 17 and over
Are male or female
Are assessed as suitable for the programme in a Pre-Sentence Report (PSR) or a Specific Sentence Report (SSR)
The programme involves:
5 individual sessions on risk assessment and group preparation
14 weekly groupwork sessions. These focus on structured learning to develop pro-social skills, effective decision-making and detailed knowledge about the effects of drinking and driving
5 evaluation and relapse prevention sessions
Consistent monitoring and evaluation
Print
Content 
