Starrett accepts nonviolent offenders. He won't take drug sellers or house burglars. The program lasts one to two years, depending on the drug involved. Starrett requires people who used crack cocaine to spend two years because of the drug's powerful addictiveness. The program starts with 42 days of inpatient drug treatment or 15 weeks of outpatient treatment.
Participants pay for treatment.
Phase two includes aftercare. Attendance of Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous or other group sessions is required. Participants must keep a job. If physically unable to work, they must do 30 hours of community service a week. Participants meet Starrett once a week and report their progress.