ROCKLAND COUNTY TASC c/o Bronx TASC 1000 Grand Concourse, Room 1B Bronx, NY 10451 (718) 538-7416

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Purpose: The Rockland County TASC Program is an alternative -to-incarceration for non-violent predicate felony offenders whose substance abuse is related to their criminal activity. TASC Programs divert certain offenders out of the criminal justice system and into the drug treatment system in cases where the defendant is facing a prison sentence as a result of the commission of a non-violent crime.

Description: The TASC model includes assessment of an offender's addiction, a determination of the most appropriate treatment placement, referral to treatment and monitoring for the courts. Offenders with a history of violent crimes or who are currently charged with a violent crime are ineligible to participate in TASC. TASC also does not accept offenders with a history of inappropriate or illegal sexual acts, arson or severe mental illness. Offenders must have a current history of substance abuse and be willing to enter treatment for a minimum of 12 months.

Potential participants are identified by referral from the Court, a Defense Attorney, the District Attorney, Probation, or Parole. A treatment plan is developed by TASC staff and presented to the Court for its approval. TASC clients are monitored by staff with an expertise in substance abuse, and regular reports are presented to the Court outlining client progress. Persons not in compliance with all conditions of the TASC treatment plan are returned to the Court for criminal processing.

Funding: Rockland County TASC is funded through the New York State Division of Probation and Correctional Alternatives (DPCA).