Supervised treatment intervention regime (STIR)

• Reach:

  WA

• Focus area:

  Mainstream with Indigenous content

• Status:

  Current

• Evaluated:

  No

Overview

The Supervised treatment intervention regime (STIR) is a program to assist people with substance use problems who are attending court for moderate-level crimes. The program is run by the Drug and Alcohol Office of Western Australia (WA), and funded as part of the Council of Australian Governments' (COAG) Illicit drug diversion initiative.

Participants who plead guilty to an offence, and who would normally receive a fine or community-based order, are suitable for the program. Anybody who has reason to address the court about the offender's case can request the offender be referred to STIR. However, referral to the program is at the magistrate's discretion.

If referred to the program, the participant's case will be remanded for approximately three months to allow the offender to access treatment for their drug use. In the Perth metropolitan area, participation in the program is coordinated by a Court and Assessment Treatment (CATS) Officer. In regional areas, a Community Corrections Officer will coordinate the offender's participation.

Throughout treatment, participants are required to attend treatment with a drug and alcohol counsellor, undergo drug testing through urinalysis and attend court at regular intervals. Following treatment, the offender will return to court for sentencing.

Abstract adapted from the Drug and Alcohol Office of Western Australia

Contacts

Alcohol and drug information service (ADIS)
PO Box 126
Mt Lawley WA 6929
Ph: (08) 9442 5000
Toll free: 1800 198 024 (country)
Fax: (08) 9442 5020
Email: adis@health.wa.gov.au

Related publications

Supervised treatment intervention regime (STIR) (2008)

Western Australian Drug and Alcohol Office

The Supervised treatment intervention regime (STIR) is a program to assist people with substance use problems who are attending court for moderate-level crimes in Western Australia (WA). A brochure and a poster - for both metropolitan and regional areas - containing information on YPOP, including getting a referral to participate in the program, can be accessed from the program information page below. The resources, which include versions designed for an Aboriginal audience, were produced by the Drug and Alcohol Office of WA.

Abstract adapted from the Drug and Alcohol Office of Western Australia

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