Since 1977, the National Center on Institutions and Alternatives (NCIA) has provided sentencing advocacy and criminal justice services to defense attorneys, defendants, inmates, and court systems throughout the country. We have worked with more than 20,000 defendants in all 50 states and in five foreign countries. When assisting defense attorneys handling sentencing of their clients, NCIA provides assistance by designing individualized sentencing data reports, videos, and other supplementary materials. Our alternative sentencing proposals frequently include the use of creative community service that draws on the offender’s strengths and background, substance abuse counseling, work-release, home confinement, and community confinement.
In addition to sentencing advocacy, we also provide parole release advocacy, institutional designation and transfer, and release planning. When assisting court systems, NCIA has developed and implemented sentencing advocacy programs in 15 states and trained thousands of public defenders, probation officers, and other sentencing advocates.
“Everyone deserves a second chance to be successful”
-Herb Hoelter
“What I learned from you likely saved my client’s life and gave them a future.” -Attorney
Our
Programs
Community Living/Residential
Helping adults with physical/intellectual disabilities or complex needs live independently.
Employment
Programs
Growth-focused community, facility, and virtual job training for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Day and Community-Based Services
Care for adults with physical/intellectual disabilities that nurtures physical, social, and emotional well-being.
Vocational Training Center
Helping previously incarcerated, veterans, and homeless adults secure life-changing jobs and futures.
Youth in Transition School
Helping students with autism, emotional disabilities, and/or intellectual disabilities to learn and thrive.
Criminal Justice
Services
Providing sentencing advocacy and other services for defense attorneys, defendants, inmates, and court systems nationwide.
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