Choices & Consequences
C2 is a co-ordinated programme between the courts, the police, probation and the voluntary sector, targetting prolific offenders in the Hertfordshire area. Now in its third year, C2 has created an alternative route to steer prolific, acquisitive criminals away from a life of crime.
The C2 programme is the first of its kind nationally. Offenders accepted onto the project must comply with all the conditions of their C2 order. This includes actively participating in the C2 project, abstaining from using any form of drugs – regular tests will be carried out to ensure there are no substances in their system - and attending a number of interim court hearings.
Any sentence C2 candidates may have received had they not been on the C2 project is deferred for a period set by the courts. They must stay away from offending and deal with any addiction for a period of up to three years - if they don't, they will be brought back before the court to be re-sentenced.
The Rank Foundation provided key funding (the only grant making foundation willing to take the risk), helping to release a larger sum from the Treasury’s Invest to Save programme. We continue to support C2 into its fourth year.
http://www.police-life.co.uk/2009/09/24/choices-and-consequences-c2-wins-national-excellence-award
