THE ACCOUNTABILITY PROJECT

Streamlining reentry and diversion to improve the criminal justice system.

The Accountability Project is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization committed to advancing criminal justice reform by offering a means to track attendance in real time for individuals previously incarcerated or who are in diversion programs. We use technology and early intervention to help returning citizens battling addiction remain in appropriate treatment programs as a first step to a successful reentry, or for successful diversion for individuals not charged with a criminal offense.

Introducing ACET Checkin: The go-to tool for preventing re-incarceration.

Our ACET Checkin system is a real-time QR code-based attendance system for use in supervising court-ordered or diversionary drug treatment programs. ACET Checkin is a transformative tool that can significantly enhance outcomes for treatment participants and, consequently, can play an important role in reducing the likelihood of relapse, overdose, and recidivism.

Our mission is to streamline reentry and diversion to reduce recidivism and advance criminal justice reform.

Whether an individual has just been released from prison or is about to be charged, drug treatment is one part of a continuum that allows for successful reentry and reduced recidivism. Our employment of tools and best practices can reduce dropout from drug treatment programs, build trust between judges and individuals going through treatment, and give judges confidence in their ordered action plans.

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Approximately two-thirds of former offenders drop out of court-mandated drug treatment programs.

The result? The individual faces probation and parole violations and potential re-incarceration. We believe that early identification of potential drop-outs, coupled with early intervention from a member of our team, helps to realign motivation and reduce drop-out.

Our team consults with courts, providers, funders, and impacted clients to provide reentry best practices. With expansive backgrounds in criminal justice and health care, we understand the complex issues facing reentry coordination.

Identifying—and preventing—trigger points within the reentry process:

80%

The percentage of people in jail or prison who report having used illicit substances.

27%

Those who complete residential drug treatment programs are 27 percent less likely to recidivate than those who do not complete.

20%

The percentage of non-completers who drop out of treatment programs within the first 30 days of reentering society.

17%

Those who complete non-residential treatment programs are 17 percent less likely to recidivate.

Roughly half of former inmates will be rearrested following their first three years of release.

With the right treatment programs, we increase their chances of creating a better life by up to 70%.