Specialized Services
Mental Health
This program consists of a single officer whose sole job is to closely supervise the unique segment of the probation and parole clientele that displays mental health and intellectual disability needs. The first focus of this program is to protect the community and the offender. The second focus of this program is to provide a structured level of close supervision to probation and parole clientele that display mental health and intellectual disability needs. Combining close supervision with an effective treatment program, working in tandem with local community resources and mental health treatment programs.
Sex Offenders
The Adams County Sexual Offenders Program supervises offenders who have committed sexual offenses in Adams County and offenders who are currently Adams County residents who were convicted of sexual offenses in other counties. These cases are managed by providing surveillance, monitoring, and treatment. The probation and parole officer works in conjunction with treatment providers to assist in re-educating the offender. The officer assesses the overall status of the offender for specialized treatment and intervention needs, develops and implements intervention strategies necessary to reduce criminal behavior, and meets regularly with offenders in the office and in the community. The officer also monitors the progress of offenders in treatment or therapy, prepares Court-ordered pre-sentence investigation reports, schedules violation hearings, and performs duties related to Megan’s Law DNA requirements.
Link to Megan’s Law: http://www.pameganslaw.state.pa.us/