Alternatives to Incarceration (ATIs)

Since 1967, CASES has operated alternative-to-incarceration (ATI) programs in New York City courts,
successfully diverting people from jail and prison into services in the community and helping them avoid recidivism. Many of these programs have specialists based in courtrooms who work in-person alongside judges,
attorneys, and clients. These programs include alternatives for youth and young adults, individuals with mental health needs (including those with co-occurring substance use disorders), and individuals with serious mental illness (SMI).

ELIGIBILITY HIGHLIGHTS

Age:

Individuals must be 16 years or older.

Target Populations:

Youth and young adults
Individuals with mental health needs, including those with co-occurring substance use disorders
Individuals with Serious Mental Illness (SMI)

Legal Status:

Must have an open Misdemeanor or Felony case in Manhattan, Brooklyn, or the Bronx.
Must be incarcerated or at risk of jail/prison time.

Program Focus:

Diverts eligible individuals from incarceration into community-based services.
Specialists work in-person in courtrooms alongside judges, attorneys, and clients to support rehabilitation and reduce recidivism.

This form will take approximately 7 minutes to complete.

Client Information

Information about the person being referred to CASES for ATI services

Name(Required)

Date of Birth(Required)

Client Phone Number(Required)

Client Email

Address

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Primary Language(Required)

Borough of Case(Required)

NYSID

Next Court Date

Court Part

Incarceration Status:(Required)

Out

NYSID

If Out: Phone Number of Person Being Referred for Services:

If Out: Address of Person Being Referred for Services:

If Out: Email Address of Person Being Referred for Services:

Defense Attorney Information

Defense Attorney Name(Required)

Defense Attorney Affiliation(Required)

Defense Attorney Phone(Required)

Defense Attorney Email(Required)

Referrer Information

Information about the person filling out this form

Name of Person Making Referral(Required)

Relationship to Person Being Referred(Required)

Phone(Required)

Email(Required)

Date of Referral(Required)

Additional Info (Optional):