A.S.P.E.N. of America and Education Networks is an Offender Responsible Education Program that works in conjunction with:
Courts
Probation
Department of Corrections
Pre-Prosecution Diversions
D.W.I. and Drug Courts
Once the offender has reached the sentencing hearing of their case, the courts in conjunction with other consequences can also opt to
sentence the offender to A.S.P.E.N. "Second Chance-Life Values" program. At the courts discretion the offender has
thirty, sixty or ninety days to attend the class. Upon completion of the class the offender is awarded a Certification
of Completion.
Provide the offender with information concerning the negative effects of criminal activity and a criminal lifestyle.
Provide education regarding involvement in General Crime, Alcohol, Gangs and Drug Abuse
Provide the offender with positive information on harm reduction and self-help.
Educate the offender on how to prevent further harm to themselves and understand there are positive alternatives to criminal behavior, as well as organizations and agencies to help them.