Programs

PAST Program

PAST is an acronym for Post-Adjudication Supervision and Treatment. The PAST program is based on the drug court model and is administered by the State’s Attorney’s Office and the Circuit Court and District Court Judges. It serves an alternative to the standard incarceration and probation model and provides increased levels of treatment and more direct supervision. Participants are first screened by the State’s Attorney’s Office, where we seek to find individuals charged with non-violent offenses and minor criminal records, who have both demonstrable substance abuse issues and a sincere desire to address those issues. Those candidates are then evaluated by Community Behavior Health to determine if they are amenable to treatment.

After entering a guilty plea, sentencing is postponed and each case is reviewed at least once a month for a minimum of one year. In addition to treatment, the judge can also require the participants to attend self-help meeting, participate in mental health counseling, perform community service, or any other conditions they deem appropriate. If the individual successfully completes the program, the case is dismissed and they have no conviction on their record. However, should they not comply with the terms and conditions of the program, the court can impose sanctions which run the gamut from increased treatment to incarceration. If a participant is terminated from the program, the case reverts to the sentencing phase.

Tackling Recidivism through Alternatives, Connections, and Knowledge

The TRACK Program, initiated and directed by the Kent County State’s Attorney’s Office, is designed to reduce recidivism in Kent County through a collaborative, evidence-based approach. Working closely with local partners, TRACK addresses the complex behavioral health challenges faced by individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders, as well as the underlying barriers of poverty, food insecurity, housing instability, lack of identification, driver’s license issues, and unemployment.

Through a combination of case management, behavioral health support, educational and workforce development, and reentry services, TRACK participants receive comprehensive assistance that promotes stability, accountability, and long-term success. The program includes access to addiction and mental health screenings, individualized counseling, workshops, and community-based support.

TRACK strengthens and coordinates local systems of care to reduce repeat offenses and improve outcomes for justice-involved individuals. The program emphasizes outreach, prevention, and diversion, helping individuals access treatment and recovery resources while building a strong community foundation.

TRACK is led by a dedicated team that provides direct support, identifies and fills service gaps, and implements data-driven evaluation tools to measure progress and outcomes.

Maggie Thomas

Program Manager, TRACK - Kent County State's Attorney's Office
Phone: 410-810-2233

Christine Chisolm

Case Manager, TRACK - Kent County State's Attorney's Office
Phone: 410-810-2218

*All points of view in this website are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the official position of any State or Federal agency.