Kanawha Day Report Center (KDRC)

Established on July 1, 2005, the Kanawha Day Report Center (KDRC) provides a drug-free alternative sentencing program designed to help clients rebuild their lives while under structured supervision. The program equips participants with essential skills to successfully reintegrate into society.

Commitment to Accountability

KDRC upholds a zero-tolerance policy for violations of the law or program regulations, ensuring a structured and disciplined approach to rehabilitation.

Judicial Partnerships

KDRC serves as a vital resource for:
Kanawha County Circuit Court
Kanawha County Magistrate Court
Family Court
West Virginia Department of Corrections’ Parole Division

Program Impact

$3.2 million saved in jail costs in 2016
183 clients supervised per month on average (2016)
106 clients successfully graduated in 2016
Nearly 1,000 graduates since 2005, with a recidivism rate of less than 13%

Community Contributions

While enrolled in the program, participants give back to Kanawha County through community service initiatives, including:

Roadside cleanup projects
Groundskeeping at county facilities
Volunteering at the Kanawha-Charleston Humane Association
Assisting at local senior centers

Rehabilitation & Educational Programs

KDRC offers a comprehensive range of life skills and recovery programs, including:

Workplace Readiness & Life Skills: Preparing for the Workplace, Mentoring
Substance Abuse Recovery: A.A. (Alcoholics Anonymous), N.A. (Narcotics Anonymous), Wisdom of the 12-Step Program, Relapse Prevention, Substance Abuse Groups
Behavioral & Cognitive Therapy: Anger Management, Cognitive Skills, R.E.B.T. (Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy), Issues in Recovery
Parenting & Family Support: Becoming a 24/7 Dad
Court-Mandated Programs: B.I.P.P. (Batterer’s Intervention Prevention Program), taught weekly by YWCA instructors

Education & Community Partnerships

GED Preparation: Offered in collaboration with Garnet Career Center, with classes held at KDRC.
K.I.S.R.A. (Kanawha Institute for Social Research & Action): Provides courses on workplace readiness, fatherhood support, and mentoring.
Domestic Violence Education: A new 40-hour Domestic Violence 101 class is being introduced.
Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.) Meetings: Open to the public Monday through Friday at noon.

Phone

(304) 357-0387