RSE Provides advocacy and support for individuals involved in the Justice System through the Saratoga Springs Community Outreach Court.
Saratoga Springs Community Outreach Court
The Community Outreach Court in Saratoga Springs, initiated in October 2020, assists individuals who are experiencing homelessness and charged with non-violent offenses to address their underlying issues (such as mental health and substance abuse) that often drive recidivism. Individuals who meet the orders laid out by the Outreach Court and remain arrest and conviction free are adjudicated and have the arrest record expunged.
Honorable Francine Vero, who serves as judge for the Saratoga Springs City Court, serves as judge of the Outreach Court. Individuals who come before the Outreach Court are referred to the RISE Community Outreach Court Coordinators upon arraignment.
The RISE Court Coordinators are present to work with participants outside of the courtroom – representing a single, and familiar point of contact for those appearing before the Outreach Court, and providing an opportunity to develop a trusting relationship. The Outreach Coordinators connect individuals who are eligible and agree to participate with case management services and human service providers. These connections assist participants in successful community reintegration and achievement of self-sufficiency by treating the behavior and conditions that give rise to their cases.
Referrals
Individuals appearing before the Saratoga Springs Community Outreach Court in the City of Saratoga Springs are automatically referred to RISE for services.
To see the impact the RISE Community Outreach Court Coordinators are making in our community, view our Community Outreach Court Impact 2022 Presentation or visit our Program Statistics Page.
RISE Outreach Team
Phone: 518-587-6193 Etx. 208 or 224
Fax: 518-587-8703
Email: cocinfo@riseservices.org