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Over the course of the past decade, great strides have been made in the development and implementation of innovative approaches in the fight against drunk driving and other alcohol-fueled offenses. Sobriety checkpoints. Proven technologies for the car and the person. Specialty courts with rehabilitation in mind, not just punishment. High-intensity probation teams. Promising new court models like Hawaii’s groundbreaking HOPE Probation<\/a>.<\/p>\n

In Sobering Up, <\/em>we will be\u00a0highlighting many of the programs and innovations that are Making a Difference<\/strong> today, as well as\u00a0the ones expected to bring further innovation and improvement down the road. While we\u2019ll certainly be sharing details about programs that are Making a Difference<\/strong>, we\u2019ll be shining the spotlight on\u00a0the individuals that are leading the charge. Judges, probation\u00a0and parole officers, legislators, researchers, policymakers, practitioners, prosecutors, law enforcement, community leaders, and advocates.<\/p>\n

Do you know a program or an individual who is Making a Difference<\/strong>? E-mail <\/a>us and let us know! We want to share their stories, learn from them, and maybe even help others duplicate their successes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Over the course of the past decade, great strides have been made in the development and implementation of innovative approaches in the fight against drunk driving and other alcohol-fueled offenses. Sobriety checkpoints. Proven technologies for the car and the person. Specialty courts with rehabilitation in mind, not just punishment. High-intensity probation teams. 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