Society is repaid directly through the punishment of the offender.
Agencies receive valuable manpower at no cost to their budget. The criminal justice system is offered an alternative to costly incarceration, and over-crowded conditions in jails and courtrooms are partially alleviated. Offenders are offered a chance to raise their self-esteem and social consciousness, increasing the possibility of rehabilitation. Re-arrest rates are lowest among individuals who have spent the least time in prison. The CAS Manager would like to meet with community agencies to explain the program guidelines and identify the agency's needs.