Alternatives to Incarceration (ATI) encompass multi-sector approach on strategies and programs designed to divert individuals with substance use disorders away from conventional imprisonment. These alternatives address treatment, support, and supervision, tackling the underlying causes of criminal conduct that is while curbing recidivism rates and fostering effective rehabilitation and societal reintegration.

According to the OAS, the drug treatment court (DTC) model stands out as one of the most renowned and extensively researched Alternatives to Incarceration (ATI). It functions both before...