COLUMBUS, Ind. – The Bartholomew County Jail (BCJ) recently honored the latest graduates of its drug treatment program. The program is called BART, which is an acronym for Begin, Accept, Reveal, Transform. After nearly three years, there have been 128 BART graduates.
BCJ’s treatment plan uses an evidence-based practice where participants are provided more than 400 hours of group and individual treatment. Sheriff-elect Major Chris Lane and Sheriff Myers wanted this type of program because both were concerned about the influx of drugs and potential drug overdoses in the county.
The minimum treatment period is 12 weeks and the program is completed in seven phases. The screening and intake process covers the first five phases, with initial direct contact from inmates who are interested in participating.
“In the beginning, I thought I was just going to sit here and do my time – but God seemed fit to put it (the BART Treatment Program) in my life. The tools I’ve learned from therapy I will continue to use,” said graduate Jennifer Jeffries.
BART graduates during November 30 ceremony. Courtesy – BCJ
