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Sobriety Court Exit Survey

2. How many months have you participated in Sobriety Court?

   1. Less than 6 months
   2. 6 to 9 months
   3. 9 to 12 months
   4. More than 12 months

4. When you first began Sobriety Court, how did you feel?

   1. Angry (I don't deserve this.)
   2. Afraid (I'm scared to enter this process.)
   3. Neutral (I'll just go through the motions and get this over with.)
   4. Remorseful (I feel terrible, and I'm sorry for my actions.)
   5. Hopeful (I really hope this will help me.)
   6. Happy (I will get the help and support I need to make changes in my life.)
   7. Other (please specify)

   More than one answer may be given.

6. Please Specify

8. Regarding your decision to enter Sobriety Court, please rank the following reasons in the order that applies to you, with "1" being the "most important reason" that impacted your decision, and "6" being "least important reason" that impacted your decision. If an option listed does not apply to you, select "N/A."

10. Ordered by the Court
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11. N/A

    1. N/A

13. Seeking Self Improvement Due to Recognition of Alcohol Related Problems
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14. N/A

    1. N/A

16. Pressured by Family Members or Friends
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17. N/A

    1. N/A

19. Recommended by Attorney
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20. N/A

    1. N/A

22. Allowed for a More Favorable Plea Agreement, Including the Possibility of a Second Article 894 Imposition
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23. N/A

    1. N/A

25. Other Reason Not Listed
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26. N/A

    1. N/A

28. How was the intake process?

    1. The staff member provided me with information, was patient and thorough in explaining things, and answered my questions.
    2. The staff member provided me with material to read, but did not explain very much.
    3. I had a hard time reaching a staff member and setting up my first meeting seemed difficult.

    This is when a staff member took down your information, explained the details about Sobriety Court, and assigned a counselor to you.

30. Comments

32. Did you benefit by the phase structure and graduation levels of Sobriety Court?

    1. Yes
    2. No

34. Comments

36. Were the costs associated with participation burdensome?

    1. Yes
    2. No

38. Comments

40. My counselor was...

    1. Approachable
    2. Motivating
    3. Organized
    4. On time
    5. Available to Talk When I Called
    6. Clear With Expectations
    7. Helpful

    1. Fair
    2. Unfair
    3. Frequently Late
    4. Hard to Reach
    5. Harsh
    6. Unresponsive
    7. Unapproachable

    Check all that apply.

42. Comments

44. For me, the group counseling sessions were...

    1. Very Helpful
    2. Uplifting and Inspiring
    3. Something I Looked Forward to

    1. Something That Made Me Uncomfortable
    2. Something I Dreaded Attending
    3. A Waste of My Time

    Check all that apply.

46. Comments

48. How many individual / private counseling sessions did you have with the Sobriety Court Counselor?

    1. 0
    2. 1 to 2
    3. 3 to 5
    4. More Than 5

50. Would more individual / private counseling sessions have been helpful to you?

    1. Yes
    2. No

52. Comments

54. What was your overall impression of the court appearances?

    1. The time structure was convenient for me.
    2. The time structure interfered severely with my work.
    3. The Judge allowed me a special accommodation to appear in court at a time that did not interfere with my work schedule.
    4. The Judge took too much time with each individual in court.
    5. The Judge took too little time with each individual in court.
    6. The Judge spent the right amount of time with each individual in court.
    7. My appearances before the Judge motivated me to do well.

    Check all answers that apply.

56. Comments

58. I feel the Sobriety Court Judge, Judge Suzan Ponder, was...

    1. Approachable
    2. Motivating
    3. Organized
    4. On Time
    5. Clear With Expectations
    6. Helpful
    7. Professional

    1. Fair
    2. Unfair
    3. Frequently Late
    4. Harsh
    5. Unapproachable
    6. Unprofessional

    Check all answers that apply.

60. Comments

62. Were the sanctions administered uniformly and with justification?

    1. Yes
    2. No

    Please add any comments you'd like to share.

64. Comments

66. Please indicate your experience with the Sobriety Court Compliance Manager.

    1. He was professional, informative, thorough, and helpful.
    2. He was somewhat informative and somewhat helpful.
    3. He was not helpful at all.

68. Comments

70. Please indicate your experience with the Sobriety Court Coordinator.

    1. He was professional, informative, thorough, and helpful.
    2. He was somewhat informative and somewhat helpful.
    3. He was not helpful at all.
    4. This question does not apply to me. I had no encounters with the Sobriety Court Coordinator.

72. Comments

74. Please indicate your experience with the City Court Drug Lab personnel and the drug screening process.

    1. The drug lab personnel were professional and efficient.
    2. The performance of the drug lab personnel needs improvement.
    3. The process for drug screens was organized and efficient.
    4. The process for drug screens needs improvement.

    More than one answer may be given.

76. Comments

78. What experiences with Sobriety Court helped you stay sober the most?

    1. The frequent requirements to appear at court.
    2. The frequency of drug / alcohol screens.
    3. The support, accountability, expectations, and encouragement received from the Judge.
    4. The support, accountability, expectations, and encouragement received from the Counselor.
    5. The support, accountability, expectations, and encouragement received from other members of the Sobriety Court team.
    6. The financial costs.
    7. The emotional costs to myself and my family.

    More than one answer may be given.

80. Comments

82. As you complete your Sobriety Court requirements and prepare to graduate, how do you feel?

    1. Angry (This was a waste of my time.)
    2. Afraid (I'm afraid of the old habits and old behaviors that will tempt me.)
    3. Happy (I'm glad this is over.)
    4. Wiser (I see things differently now than I did before entering Sobriety Court.)
    5. Proud (I am proud of myself for completing this program - this is an accomplishment.)
    6. Confident (I'm confident I have the ability to stay sober and change my past behavior.)
    7. Grateful (I'm grateful to have had the support and opportunity this program provided.)
    8. Other (Please specify.)

    More than one answer may be given.

84. Other

    Please specify details.

86. Baton Rouge City Court congratulates you on your accomplishment in completing Sobriety Court. Please share any other comments that you'd like to make, including improvements or recommendations for the future of the program. What would you change about Sobriety Court?

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88. 1. Receive an email copy of this form.
89. Email address

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