New Routes for Adults advocates for Latinos by helping them better understand and navigate the court system and to prevent recidivism through education and access to social services. Due to language and cultural barriers, many immigrants fail to understand their charges, the possible consequences and the legal process in the United States. New Routes helps participants to request a translator, request a public defender or find a lawyer, access AODA counseling, complete mandatory community service, and to find employment and housing.
*This program is by referral only*
Goals:
Hispanic Offenders that Qualify:
*This program is by referral only*
Goals:
- Prevent incarceration or reduce the sentenced time
- Reduce and prevent bench warrants
- Work with various entities of the criminal justice system and the social service network to facilitate the legal process
- Assist offenders in paying for their crimes in ways that help the community
- Initial intake, interview and evaluation
- Formation of an individual plan of action to meet the needs of the community and of the offender
- Case administration
- Job search assistance
- Referral to academic programs and institutions, as well as to English classes
Hispanic Offenders that Qualify:
- Cases related to drugs and/or alcohol
- Criminal Traffic Cases
- Cases of domestic violence
- First-time offenders
- Misdemeanors
- Felonies (at the coordinator's discretion)
Contact:
Jorge Quintanilla
New Routes for Adults Coordinator
jorge@micentro.org
608-255-3018
Jorge Quintanilla
New Routes for Adults Coordinator
jorge@micentro.org
608-255-3018