“As a Drug Treatment Coordinator for the Mississippi Department of Corrections, I assess and implement drug and alcohol treatment programs for felony offenders. I have assigned offenders to participate in the Alcohol Chemical Treatment Series Program for approximately one year. I have found this program to be an asset to our department and to this community.

The A.C.T.S. program allows a collaboration between myself, probation officers and the instructors to better monitor the offender. With better communication between the instructors and myself, we are able to help the offender with his drug and alcohol addiction and any other personal problems. In addition, the A.C.T.S. Program helps offenders with many other aspects of their lives.”

“Just writing you a letter to inform you of feedback I have received from some of my clients who have attended your program. Most of them tell me they enjoy the program and that it is better than just attending NA/AA meetings.

As you are well aware, substance abuse is a widespread problem and resources in certain parts of the state can be very scarce. 1 would just like to take this opportunity to say "Thank you" for the services you are presently providing to help make our community a better and safer place to live.”

“I would like to take the opportunity to thank you for your dedication in the Alcohol, Chemical Treatment Series (ACTS Programs). The ACTS Program is a needed and valuable resource to those on supervised probation and for parole and offers a valuable tool for individuals to address their addictions. By offering this program, you are providing another avenue for those plagued with chemical addiction to live a clean and sober life.”

“I am pleased with the reports that I have had the pleasure to hear, in reference to the ACTS program. Other Probation Officers have mentioned that the offenders on their caseloads that have attended the ACTS program are not currently using drugs. The offenders speak very highly of the program as well. I have heard offenders say that they needed a program such as yours to explain things to them the way that you do.”

“I am pleased with the reports that I have had the pleasure to hear, in reference to the ACTS program. Other Probation Officers have mentioned that the offenders on their caseloads that have attended the ACTS program are not currently using drugs. The offenders speak very highly of the program as well. I have heard offenders say that they needed a program such as yours to explain things to them the way that you do.”

“Mr. Rod Carpenter, sponsor of the ACTS program has been active in implementing our crises team here at Okemah High School. He has also been involved with our detention community speakers program, which includes adults from a variety of careers who serve as positive role models for our teenagers.

Mr. Carpenter is a resource person who I feel that I can call at any time to assist me with troubled teens. He has helped me to stabilize teenagers who were depressed as a result of dysfunctional families, poor self-esteem, and alcohol/drug related problems. He is very interested in helping teens who are in trouble with the law or incarcerated. By assisting us with the detention speaker program I feel that he has helped truant students, disrespectful students, and "at risk" students to become more aware of the importance of making good decisions and having a balanced spiritual life. ”