Daily acupuncture is made available for diversion clients, but is not required. The individual counseling consists of diffusing crisis situations and providing addiction education, i.e., set-up behavior, triggers, cravings, etc. If the client is able to test negative and attend the required meetings and treatment for eight weeks, it is understood that requirements will decrease. The experience of witnessing those in non-compliance and the direct consequences, which can include loss of freedom, is a motivating factor. The drug court judge develops a relationship with each client and responds to a progress report provided by the counselor or probation supervisor.
Sanctions escalate in severity as noncompliance continues.
The client's move to more restrictive sanctions is then directed by the judge back in drug court and is pointedly tied to the client's actions. Aftercare Services Vocational and academic alternatives are presented to clients as part of the drug court treatment plan, including referrals to vocational rehabilitation, The Learning Center, or The Family Resource Center for free parenting classes and other supportive services when such services are indicated. Referrals to community mental health centers are also made for family counseling and therapy. Aftercare services for all graduates of the drug court program are provided as indicated by continued contacts with the clients. The 16th Judicial Circuit Drug Court Program is working toward the development of a comprehensive client data collection and management system including connectivity to network the judge, diversion coordinator, probation supervisors and treatment providers up and down the Florida Keys for the purpose of managing client information.