Mission: The mission of the STEP Program is to identify high-risk, high-need persons under supervision and utilizing a collaborative justice model, conduct a program following evidence based practices to facilitate reentry of the person into the community as a clean and sober, crime-free individual.
Goals: The goals of the STEP program are to reduce recidivism, protect the public and assist the participant to achieve long term sobriety and to become a positive and productive member of society.
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If you would like more information about the STEP Program contact Matt Thompson, (509) 742-6320 or email Matt_Thompson@waep.uscourts.gov
| 1.1 | Overview.pdf |
| 1.2 | Order Approving STEP Program.pdf |
| 1.3 | Judges Meeting - Approving Participation of Persons with pending SRV.pdf |
| 1.4 | MOU 04.2007.pdf |
| 1.5 | MOU 02.2011.pdf |
| 2.1 | Coordinator.pdf |
| 2.2 | Administrative Duties and Responsibilities.pdf |
| 3.1 | Phase System Adopted 11.04.09.pdf |
| 3.2 | Brochure 10.2010.pdf |
| 4.1 | Procedures 12.15.09.pdf |
| 4.2 | Participant's Association with Other Felons 05.22.08.pdf |
| 4.3 | GED 02.26.09.pdf |
| 4.4 | Phase Advancement 01.20.11.pdf |
| 5.1 | Participant Referral And Approval Process Flow Sheet.pdf |
| 5.2 | STEP Team Referral Form - EDWA Form 27.pdf |
| 5.3 | Participant Agreement and Waiver.pdf |
| 5.4 | Participant Agreement and Waiver (no year off - violent offender).pdf |
| 5.5 | Authorization to Release Confidential Information Prob 11B .pdf |
| 5.6.1 | Welcome Letter.pdf |
| 5.6.2 | Summary of Participant Agreement and Waiver.pdf |
| 5.6.3 | Rewards.pdf |
| 5.6.4 | SAMPLE Calendar of Sessions - Spokane 2011.pdf |
| 5.6.5 | Restoration of Voting Rights.pdf |
| 5.7.1 | Intradistrict Memorandum.pdf |
| 5.7.2 | Order of Transfer of Jurisdiction to STEP (intra-district).pdf |
| 5.7.3 | Order of Participation in STEP Program (STEP Judge only).pdf |
| 5.7.4 | Sample Out of District Request Letter.pdf |
| 6.1 | Screening & Referral Process with Pending SRV Flow Sheet .pdf |
| 6.2 | Order of Transfer of Jurisdiction to STEP (pending SRV).pdf |
| 7.1 | Team Meeting Process Flow Sheet.pdf |
| 7.2 | Treatment & Urinalysis Status Report.pdf |
| 7.3.1 | Progress Report Phase I.pdf |
| 7.3.2 | Progess Report Phase II.pdf |
| 7.3.3 | Progress Report Phase III.pdf |
| 7.3.4 | Progess Report Phase IV.pdf |
| 7.3.5 | Progress Report - Non-Phase EDWA Form 28.pdf |
| 7.4 | Reward Guide.pdf |
| 7.5 | Graduated Consequences Guide.pdf |
| 7.6 | Status Report.pdf |
| 7.7.1 | Phase Advancement Form - I to II.pdf |
| 7.7.2 | Phase Advancement Form - II to III.pdf |
| 7.7.3 | Phase Advancement Form - III to IV.wpd |
| 7.7.3 | Phase Advancement Form - III to IV.pdf |
| 7.7.4 | Phase Advancement Form - Graduation.pdf |
| 7.7.5 | Survey Instructions - Non-Phase.pdf |
| 7.8 | Anonymous Participant Survey.pdf |
| 7.9 | Omnibus Order.pdf |
| 7.10 | Order to Reduce Pro - SR & Transfer Jurisdiction.pdf |
| 7.11 | Order to Reduce SR Term (without Transfer of Jurisdiction).pdf |
| 7.12 | Order of Transfer of Jurisdiction (no year off).pdf |
| 7.13 | Survey for Step Graduates - Non Phase.pdf |
| 8.1 | Court Session Process Flow Sheet.pdf |
| 8.2 | Sign-In Attendance Log.pdf |
| 8.3.5 | Certificate of Completion.pdf |
| 9.1 | Arrest Warrant & Initial Appearance Process.pdf |