Spend the night in jail, or a motel?
Holly Kabler and Christy Barnett have made it possible for first and second time DUI offenders in Douglas County Kansas to trade their jail time for a "weekend intervention". Their company is C.H.A.T.S, for Christy and Holly's Assessment and Treatment Services. Kansas requires first and second time DUI offenders serve 48 hours incarceration, complete a Drug and Alcohol Evaluation, and attend alcohol education classes. C.H.A.T.S satisfies these requirements in a 48 hours lock-in at a local motel. Participants check in on Friday at 5:30 and remain 48 consecutive hours during which they receive 26 hours of Alcohol Education, and their evaluation. The benefits to a program like this are endless, not only do the offenders get to avoid jail time, but satisfy three of their requirements. Participants say the program is educational, helpful and even fun! The best part is the program is totally offender pay, meaning less crowded jails and no cost to the tax payer.