Intensive Alternative to Custody (IAC)
The Intensive Alternative to Custody (IAC) is a new Community Order available in the City of
Greater Manchester Probation Trust was allocated funds by the Ministry of Justice to develop a credible and effective alternative to custody for offenders who would normally receive a prison sentence of less than 12 months.
This pilot will run for two years from April 2009 in the City of
There is evidence that the re-offending rate for those sentenced to less than 12 months is over 70% , The aim of the IAC Order is to offer a robust community based intervention that helps reduce the harm that these offenders cause to the community.
The IAC Order involves an intensive curriculum of activity offering rehabilitation, punishment and reparation through new partnerships between GMPT, statutory, voluntary and private sector organisations.
IAC Orders last for 12 months and most will involve up to five requirements out of the twelve available under the Criminal Justice Act 2003.
A mentor works alongside offender managers to encourage motivation and support compliance. A strong emphasis is given to working towards employment.
The partner agencies who assist in delivering IAC Orders with GMPT are Work Solutions, Partners of Prisoners and Group 4 Securicor.
Objectives of IAC
- Divert people from short term custody
- Reduce re-offending with a difficult offender group
- Control, change, integrate
- Develop new partnerships to deliver interventions
- Increase confidence in community sentences
The IAC Programme involves:
- Tailored interventions for each offender
- Intensive supervision
- Enhanced monitoring
- 30 hours pw week activity + curfew
- Accredited Programme
- Unpaid work
- Court reviews progress
- Swift sanction for non-compliance
15th July 2010
Community Payback Brightens Altrincham FC's Ground
19th May 2010
Offenders Visit Employment & Training Event Hosted by GMPT
22nd April 2010
Community Payback Improves Church Hall
