Purpose and Mission
The specific purposes of the Intermediate Punishment Program of the
Franklin County Probation Department are:
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To protect society and provide efficient,
economical delivery of corrections services to those eligible individuals
convicted of criminal acts.
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To promote accountability of offenders to
their local community.
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To fill gaps in the local correctional
system and expand the punishment options available to the Courts.
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To ensure the availability of secure prison
space for violent criminals by creating alternative sanctions for
non-violent offenders.
To enhance the ability of offenders to become productive, contributing
members of their community
Benefits of Intermediate Punishment Programs
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Offenders repay their debt to society.
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Pay their victims in the form of financial
restitution.
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Donate their evenings and/or weekends to
perform court-ordered community service work for governmental agencies and
non profit community organizations.
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Pay for their own supervision, room and
board, court costs and fines as well as pay all federal, state and local
taxes.
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Are required to work, be seeking work, or
go to school and not be a drain on the community.
Offenders are Punished
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They are under close surveillance (weekly
to daily monitoring) and they abide by a curfew.
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Some are monitored through electronic
monitoring devices that they must wear while under supervision.
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They are held accountable for their actions
and there is immediate, swift punishment if they do not comply with the
program conditions. Some may be returned to Court for further action and
may face incarceration.
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They undergo random drug and alcohol
testing.
Offenders’ Behavior is Changed
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Drug and alcohol dependent offenders
receive appropriate treatment for their dependency.
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Mentally ill offenders receive the
appropriate psychological and mental health counseling.
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Offenders receive educational/vocational
counseling and are encouraged to receive their GED.
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Offenders are referred for the appropriate
job development and training.
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Offenders are encouraged to strengthen
family and community ties through responsible behavior and participation
in family and community activities.
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Offenders are referred for individualized
treatment in accordance to their specific needs.
The Franklin County Intermediate Punishment
Unit has been recognized by the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and
Delinquency for providing:
"...effective IP solutions that conserve
county resources and help offenders return to productivity without
jeopardizing community safety."
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