The Community Intervention Department’s provides programs that target opportunities within the community to improve its quality of life. This is done through programs that help individuals who are at risk with the correctional system, individuals who are victims or abuse or neglect, and children who are in need of a positive learning environment.
Programs and Services
Funded under an agreement with the State of Tennessee, the Adult Community Corrections Program provides an alternative to incarceration for non-violent felony offenders sentenced by Criminal Court Judges. Funded by the Tennessee Department of Correction, this program serves the 13th, 15th, and 31st judicial districts. (Fentress, Macon, Smith, Wilson, and Trousdale counties excluded). For more information, contact the Community Intervention Director at 931-528-1127.
“CASA’s mission is to speak in the best interests of abused and neglected children. CASA Volunteer Advocates help to assure each child a safe, permanent, and nurturing home.” Click here to find out more about this program, or contact the CASA Coordinator at 931-528-1127.
Day reporting centers provide highly-structured, non-residential alternatives that target high-risk and high-need individuals under supervision; providing an alternative to incarceration. UCHRA’s day reporting centers serve the 13th, 15th, and 31st judicial districts and offer a variety of programs and services designed to address rehabilitation, supervision, treatment, education, programming, and re-entry services through a carefully designed curriculum. For more information on either program, call at 931-528-1127.
UCHRA currently operates the CHANCE group home for girls. This facility provides a safe, highly structured, therapeutic environment where each youth knows their value, and with compassion and perseverance, relationships can be restored; providing an opportunity to change their lives and discover their strengths and gain the confidence needed to lead healthy, harmonious, and productive lives when given a second chance. For information, click here or contact the Youth Program Director at (931) 528-1127.