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Morals and Values Recognition is an 4-hour program. The goal of this class is to educate at-risk individuals about the dangers of continued criminal activity, and to intervene early to prevent recidivism. It is a court ordered educational group that focuses on evaluating ethics, morals, values, and integrity. Social and psychological influences are examined with the goal to improve the decision-making process of members in the group. Relapse prevention, anger management, substance abuse, theft, prostitution, and self-esteem are also topics covered within this program. Individuals who are charged with crimes such as theft by shoplifting, possession of marijuana, minor in possession of alcohol (MIP), obstruction of justice, and other similar misdemeanor crimes are commonly recommended to complete this program by Gwinnett or Dekalb counties.
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Desiree Cochran-Norfolk
Assessor/Counselor
Desiree Cochran is a Certified Addiction Counselor II, Certified Clinical Supervisor, and Certified Master Addiction Counselor through the Georgia Addiction Counselor's Association and is a certified anger management facilitator through the Department of Community Supervision. She is also certified as a MCAP through the Florida Certification Board. She completed her Masters in Addiction Counseling at Liberty University. She is certified to teach DUI school, parenting, ASAM treatment for all levels, and all Prime Solutions Classes including the marijuana course. Desiree is also training to become a certified facilitator for the Georgia Commission on Family Violence to facilitate Domestic Violence Intervention Programs.