Offender Education Program

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Minor in Possession (MIP)
The MIP class is a six hour state mandated alcohol awareness course for persons under 21 who have received an alcohol related citation. The course is offered in two (2) three hour sessions twice a month for a fee of $50 per participant. The first session is held on Friday night from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and the second session is on Saturday morning from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Instructors and the program must be licensed by the State of Texas.   The state limits the class size to 25 participants per class. Participants who successfully complete the course receive a certificate of completion to be given to the courts. HCCADA serves as a community service site for offenders to complete the alcohol related community service required by the courts.  See our calendar for more information on dates this class is held.

Minor in Possession of Tobacco (MIT)
Adolescent Tobacco Cessation and Awareness Program– The MIT class is an eight (8) hour state mandated course. The class is offered in four (4) two hour sessions every three months for a $50 fee per participant. The class is held from 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.  Instructors and the program must be licensed by the State of Texas. The state limits the class size to 20 participants per class.   Participants who successfully complete the course receive a certificate of completion to be given to the courts. See our calendar for more information on dates this class is held.

Nature of Marijuana (NOM)
The NOM for Adolescents class is a six hour classroom session in addition to a two hour out of class activity. There is a $50 fee per participant. The class is held in three (3) two hour sessions 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. during the week. The out of class activity includes attending two hours of support groups such as AA, NA or CA.  This class is offered every three months. See our calendar for more information on dates this class is held.