What is the role of Court Assessment and Treatment Services (CATS) to the Perth Drug Court?
Initially, CATS officers are involved in the assessment of clients for suitability to participate in the Drug Court regime. Included in this assessment is a recommendation of the most suitable form of treatment intervention for each client’s particular circumstances and referral to treatment and support services. Following the acceptance of an offender into a Drug Court program, CATS will monitor their attendance at counselling and other services. Possible drug use will be monitored via regular urinalysis testing. An offender’s progress is monitored by regular judicial reviews. Following completion of a Drug Court program, CATS will present a verbal report addressing progress made on the Drug Court regime. The report will include recommendations regarding ongoing support in the community of each client on an individual basis. As an offender on a Drug Court program, can I trust my CATS officer to address my individual concerns in confidence? All information given is subject to responsib
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