Cook County Sheriff's Office D.C.S.I.

What is D.C.S.I.?

Day Reporting Center

Electronic Monitoring

Pre-Release Center

Sheriff’s Work Alternative Program

Statistics
Rearrests While On Pretrial Release

Failure to Appear in Court

The Day Reporting Center is a one-of-a-kind intensive supervision program that reduces overcrowding in Cook County Jail while providing services and direction for pretrial, non-violent participants. Using a variety of methods, it aims to break the cycle of drug addiction and criminality while offering opportunities for education and employment for those willing to abide by the rules and make positive changes in their lives.

More than 11,000 persons have been inducted into the Day Reporting Center since it opened in March of 1993. The basic concept is to acclimate the participant to the daily routine of reporting to a strictly supervised environment, where he is expected to adhere to a schedule and engage in productive activities. Step by step, as each individual proves himself capable of handling it, he is given greater freedom and flexibility.

Extensive drug testing is employed along with group and individual therapies, all in a secure environment on the South Campus of the jail complex at 31st and California.

JERRY, 31
“When I entered the DRC I had an abuse problem, way out of control (heroin and cocaine costing about $500 per day)...the only lifestyles I knew of were jails, institutions, and finally death. The DRC played a major role in changing my lifestyle. They loved me when I didn’t love myself. I am very grateful for their support...Today I know who I am...I am enrolled in college and working toward my bachelor degree. I have been clean for over two years.”

Who’s Eligible?
The typical DRC participant, is a male, non-violent, and in pre-trial status usually on drug-related charges. Every participant is subject to mandatory daily attendance and drug testing. Any offender who fails to adhere to the rules of the program is reincarcerated. Such infractions include: excessive tardiness and absenteeism, new arrests, or disregard for DRC rules.

The Program
Participants must complete an 8-day orientation upon entry into the program. Afterward, he is evaluated and placed in a program track which addresses his specific needs. Program tracks vary in intensity from nine (9) hours to three (3) hours daily. The goal of the track system is to move participants successfully through the continuum of services to the point where they either become drug free, gainfully employed, and/or are attending school or a vocational training program. Except for vocational training and employment, all program services are provided at the DRC during the 10-hour program day.

Program staff develop off-site training and employment opportunities for eligible participants who are drug-free at least 30 days.

Program Services
The Day Reporting Center provides the following services:

Drug/Alcohol Education and Treatment
Drug Testing
Adult Basic Education/GED
Literacy
Life Skills
Violence Interuption
HIV/AIDS Education
Job Readiness
Vocational Placement
Job Placement
Parenting

JOHN, 32
“..I started hanging around people who were involved with drugs and found an opportunity to make easy money to complete college. I only succeeded in getting arrested. When I was put into the DRC program, my first thought was they had nowhere to put us since the jails were overcrowded. After a short time I realized that the staff cared...they treated us like people and not a problem. Given the support and opportunity with the different classes and programs, I learned how and why drugs are killing our communities and our younger generation. Through the work program, I was able to support my family and start my own business.”

Day Reporting Center
3026 South California Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60608
773.869.7680