Clinton Co. Public Defender's Off. awards $10K to PACT program

PLATTSBURGH | The Clinton County Public Defender's Office has awarded funding to Behavioral Health Services North (BHSN) in support of its PACT (Personal Accountability Changing Tomorrows) program. The PACT program is a critical intervention initiative designed for perpetrators of domestic violence, with a focus on changing harmful behaviors, reducing recidivism, and ultimately increasing the safety of victims and families throughout Clinton County. This funding, in the amount of $10,000, will help offset costs associated with program matriculation, including intake, orientation and class program fees for individuals mandated to participate in the program. "It was important to support a program that works proactively instead of reactively and that provides services in an attempt to re-educate offenders with the hope of reducing or eliminating further domestic violence-related crimes, said Jamie Martineau of the Clinton County Public Defender's Office. "This funding helps remove financial barriers to participation and ensures that accountability-based treatment is accessible to those who need it." Operated by BHSN, the PACT program combines group-based education, peer support, and individual accountability to confront and alter abusive behavior patterns. The program works closely with the criminal justice system to ensure compliance and monitor progress, while maintaining a survivor-centered philosophy. "This partnership with the Public Defender's Office is essential," said Julie Canepa, Director of PACT at BHSN. "By eliminating cost-related obstacles, we can serve more individuals and strengthen our community's collective efforts to end the cycle of violence." The funding is expected to assist dozens of program participants over the next year and reflects a growing recognition of the importance of offender intervention alongside survivor services in the county's coordinated response to domestic violence.

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Clinton Co. Public Defender's Off. awards $10K to PACT program

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