DREAM: The Drug Reentry Alternative Model
DREAM is a federal program modeled after drug courts that divert persons with a substance addiction from prison. If a person successfully completes the program the criminal charge is dismissed. The goal is to address past patterns of criminal behavior by providing rehabilitation, which in turn serves to protect the safety of the community.
PATHWAY: Promoting Accountability, Treatment, Healing, and Wellness Court
PATHWAY recognizes the critical importance of providing comprehensive support and resources to individuals navigating the intersection of mental health challenges and the legal system. PATHWAY is a comprehensive pre-adjudication diversionary court program that blends treatment, incentives, and sanction alternatives to effectively address participants’ behavior, quality of life, long term wellness stability, incarceration costs, and the safety of the community. Our commitment to holistic care extends beyond the courtroom, fostering an environment where individuals can partner with the U.S. Probation & Pretrial Services Office to access the resources they need to achieve stability and well-being.
PATHWAY is an opportunity for participants to receive therapeutic services and community resources in support of treatment and other essential needs. Participants must be amenable to participating in their individualized PATHWAY program, which may include compliance with treatment requirements and other community resource programs. In PATHWAY, the participant enters a guilty plea and their sentencing is postponed while they complete the program. If the participant successfully completes the program, their guilty plea(s) are vacated and the related federal charge(s) are dismissed.
Read more about PATHWAY's eligibility conditions and other important details
Application is by invitation only. To be considered, please download and complete the PATHWAY Statement of Interest. Submit the completed form and any pertinent supplemental materials to pathwayteam@wawd.uscourts.gov. If invited to apply, you will be provided a more detailed application packet and checklist.
