Politics & Government

Allegheny County Courts To Dedicate New Center

County's second Day Reporting Center aims to help offenders stay out of jail and off the streets.

Allegheny County court officials on Monday plan to open a second day-reporting center in Pittsburgh's East Liberty neighborhood to consolidate services aimed at helping former offenders stay out of jail and build new, productive lives.

Comon Pleas President Judge Donna Jo McDaniel and Common Pleas Judge Jeffrey A. Manning, who oversees the court's criminal division, will dedicate the center at 5750 Baum Boulevard at noon. An open house will follow until 3 p.m.

The day reporting center is the county's second; the first opened in Pittsburgh's Arlington neighborhood in January 2009.

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Court officials said the center aims to bring together education, employment and counseling services under one roof. Former offenders may seek help there to stop criminal behavior, find work or vocational assistance  and obtain treatment for substance abuse.

In a statement, court Administrator Raymond L. Billotte said the center's goals also include:

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  • Reducing the recidivisim rate of offenders
  • Rehabilitating offenders to become law-abiding, tax-paying citizens
  • Building relationships in the community

The center will operate from noon to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday.


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