The program overall seems to be changing lives and very effective into getting the client on the right track. A few minor problems are yet to be worked out. Sometimes, many clients show up for one hearing. Because there are more clients, the review board takes longer than thirty minutes to review. Therefore, the court may start twenty minutes after eight.
Some clients have to bring their children because childcare can be an issue.
Another major problem is transportation. Many clients have their license revoked and have a hard time finding a way to the programs and court hearings. In addition to these, Blount County has no halfway houses to offer to clients. There are some in Knoxville, however, that clients may use. A time for change is most definitely right.