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The RICC program is available to offenders whose crimes have been driven by untreated addiction or mental illness and without swift intervention, may re-offend and engage in conduct that is costly both to themselves and to the community while waiting the typical four to six weeks between the commission of the crime and the arraignment date.
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 RICC staff work closely with the Chittenden County States Attorney and the Burlington Police Department to identify individuals who may benefit from an intervention that is designed to expedite an individual's arrest/citation and being held accountable; use evidence-based screening tools out of the prosecutor's office to assess criminogenic needs; offer pre-charge diversion; and create multiple pathways to community programming, services, and community-based accountability.
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The Burlington Community Justice Center accepts referrals from RICC for individuals who agree to meet with a restorative justice panel to take responsibility for the crime, learn how individuals and the community were impacted, and take steps to repair the harm caused by the crime. |
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For more information, contact:
Anneke Hohl, Criminal Justice System Liaison
802·865·7169 / ahohl@ci.burlington.vt.us
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