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Causes: Crime & Law, Legal Services
Mission: To reduce the physical, emotional, and financial harm caused by unresolved conflict, litigation, and incarceration by providing mediation, sentencing services, and other restorative processes that increase the respect, peace, productivity, and safety in the communities served.
Programs: Provide mediation and conflict resolution services to individuals and groups as an alternative to violence or action in court. The center receives referrals from the public, courts, and others. Approximate number of people served: 4,039
drug treatment court program: provide management and coordination of watauga and avery nc drug treatment court programs. A court supervised, post-sentence treatment program for non-violent offenders who want help and whose charges are related to substance abuse. The program provides regular drug testing, individual and group counseling, and regular attendance at twelve-step meetings. Number of clients served: 4,039