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Privacy Practices
Our Mission To reduce the repetition of criminal behavior in our
community by working within the criminal justice system to provide services and programs
which offer alternatives to incarceration and facilitate the reintegration of the offender
into the community. Overview
| Established:
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1967 |
| Status: |
private, nonprofit |
| Clients served:
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1,400 yearly |
| Annual budget:
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$7.2 million |
| Staff:
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130 |
Professional Affiliations
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Accredited by the American Correctional Association
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Certified by the Ohio Department of Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services
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Member, International Community Corrections Association
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Member, Ohio Community Corrections Association
Community Commitment
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Concern for public safety is our highest priority; clients are closely monitored.
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Strict admission requirements prohibit the acceptance of anyone who has a recent history
of violent behavior or is otherwise considered to be a threat.
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Alvis House accepts men and women referred from local, state and federal correctional
systems.
Programs
Six programs in Columbus, one in Dayton, one Chillicothe and
one in Toledo
In addition to traditional halfway houses, special programs
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Residential program for offenders with mental retardation
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Residential program for women in Ohio's Boot Camp Prison Program
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Residential program for veterans that specialized in the treatment of individuals with
post traumatic stress disorder
Services
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Employment Assistance
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Cognitive Skills Development
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Academic Skills Development
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Life Skills Education
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Case Management
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Referrals to Community Resources
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Substance Abuse Counseling
Funding:
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Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction
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Federal Bureau of Prisons
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Ohio Department of Human Services (Medicaid)
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United Way of Central Ohio
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Private contributions and grants
Links to Professional Affiliations:
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