Tennessee's Premier Alternative Sentencing Option
DUI, Reckless driving, Reckless endangerment
The criminal justice system has the difficult task of keeping us safe and maintaining order in our lawful society. With all the variables being thrown their way, including the ever-present problem of alcohol and drug abuse, the challenges are great. We applaud their efforts.
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When a person is convicted of an alcohol or drug related driving offense, they often have a diagnosable substance use disorder. They may need addiction education, counseling, and in some cases medicine. Often, they are incarcerated and begin withdrawal and craving. Most times as soon as they are released, they begin using drugs and alcohol to stop the cravings and withdrawal. |
Alternative Sentencing / The Way Forward
DUI Education Centers have been providing state of the art alternative sentencing for Tennessee DUI, reckless driving, and reckless endangerment offenders for over 13 years. They excel at the combination of holding offenders accountable while also providing help for mental health and substance abuse issues in a supportive yet structured environment. As more people became aware of the benefits of DUI Education Centers alternative sentencing facility, the Tennessee legal system began to make the option more available. What started out as 1 county using the DUI Education Centers facility, has now grown to over 50 counties.
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DUI Education Centers is designed to help break the vicious cycle of incarceration then probation, followed by probation violation then incarceration. At DUI Education Centers the client can complete their required jail time in a safe therapeutic environment. The Client is also participating in counseling and developing an ongoing recovery plan for when they discharge from the facility. This can have a major impact on recidivism and jail-overcrowding. |
A stay at DUI Education Centers includes the state mandated 12-hr. Prime for Life DUI school, a victim impact panel, an alcohol and drug assessment, AA meetings, recovery and wellness classes, and individual or group counseling with a level 2 licensed alcohol and drug abuse counselor.
To learn more about our facility or to register for a 48-hr. or extended stay, contact us at:
email [email protected]
phone 615-624-8854
or click the registration forms button below
To learn more about our facility or to register for a 48-hr. or extended stay, contact us at:
email [email protected]
phone 615-624-8854
or click the registration forms button below
Experience Matters
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Tiffany Porter has been the director of the day-to-day operations at DUI Education Centers for the last 13 years. She has a bachelor’s degree in healthcare management, is a level II Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor (LADAC II), and a former probation officer. She is also the co-founder and lead therapist at DUI Education Center’s sister addiction treatment program, Help Recovery. Tiffany provides assessment and counseling for substance abuse clients and facilitates domestic violence prevention and anger management groups. She brings a wealth of experience along with compassionate commitment.
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Tom Diffenderfer is a level II Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor (LADAC II), Qualified Clinical Supervisor (QCS), & Certified Anxiety-informed Professional (CAIP). He is the clinical director of DUI Education Centers and provides weekly substance abuse education classes and individual counseling for the residence. Prior to starting his private practice in 2012, Tom had spent 18 years as a counselor and program director at one of Nashville’s oldest and most established A&D treatment centers. In the last 30 years, he has helped thousands of people recover from Opiate and other substance use disorders.
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Effective Original Content
Tom Diffenderfer LADAC II, QCS is the author of several books on the topics of recovery from addiction, counseling clients on medications prescribed for opiate use disorder, and increasing emotional well-being by reducing struggle thinking. Tom presents various parts of this material in his weekly educational classes at the DUI Education Centers. He also is a pioneer in the development of online addiction recovery and emotional wellness technology. All clients of DUI Education Centers receive access to the password protected recovery and wellness websites. There they will find a large selection of recovery and wellness interactive technology to utilize after they leave the center.
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DUI Education Center's Sister Program
Bi-lingual
With the help of our bi-lingual LADAC intern and support staff, the state mandated 12-hour prime for life DUI school, A&D assessments, and counseling are also available in Spanish.
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What former clients are saying
"Despite the circumstances, I had a great experience at DUI Education Centers. The staff there provides an excellent alternative to jail for serving your required time. Instead of sitting in jail, you get exposure to the work of Alcoholics Anonymous and complete the mandatory alcohol safety course and Victim Impact Panel while you're there. The instructors and speakers were informative, engaging, and you could tell they're very passionate about what they do. The staff was not judgmental at all. In addition, you get the solidarity of serving your time with people under the same circumstances as you. The living area was nice and clean and the ability to use phones and laptops during downtime was an added bonus."
"If you can attend this facility, you absolutely will benefit to positive changes in your life, in your future. Not only will this benefit you, but your family, your job, your relationships, etc. will all be affected by the things you can learn about yourself, the way you handle stressful situations and above all, the innocent lives that can be affected by your decisions when your brain is impaired. This facility is very caring and respectful of whatever may have brought you to this place in your life. I am forever thankful for the opportunity to have grown in the wisdom and confidence I acquired during my 10 days there. A special thanks to Tiffany and all the sweet, compassionate ladies ...you're all awesome!" 😄👍
"The DUI center staff was beyond accommodating with scheduling, fitting me in on the holidays (which in return means they gave up theirs). They treat all the residents with respect as long as you are respectful to them and follow the rules put in place (which btw are reasonable considering the alternative). They all have a passion to see you make better choice in your future decisions and are willing to talk one on one about any questions you have! I am very grateful not just for the program, but the new connections made while here and know that if I’m ever in need Tiffany and team will be more than willing to help me find resources where needed. Our society needs more rehabilitation programs like this one to stop the epidemic and the treat driving under the influence can cause. It will make you see life from a different perspective and show you the tools to make better choices!" You only get out of the program what you put in and you can’t put in until you realize it was your actions that got you here."
"What a life altering experience. I can truly say that I left here well informed and knowledgeable about substance abuse and alcoholism. Of my many years on earth, you never know what you don't know about the use of alcohol. Tiffany and her staff were very welcoming, but stern in their belief of accepting your actions without blame, but rehabilitation. The goal to rehabilitate was evident and I am forever grateful. The most gratitude that can be shown is for them to never see you again, which for me, I can say they won't. Thank you!"
"I messed up. I have physical, monetary, and mental prices to pay for my mistake. Miss Tiffany and her staff were a tremendous blessing to me in helping me through part of what I have to do to get right with the court system. They were not judgmental. They were anything but. They helped me recognize that I have so much more to give society. The program that they offer helped me understand myself better and helped me recognize that my consequences could have been much worse. I left there a much better person, and I would recommend that anyone who has made the mistake that I did take the opportunity to let Miss Tiffany, and her staff help you like they did me. Thank you, Miss Tiffany!!"
"If you can attend this facility, you absolutely will benefit to positive changes in your life, in your future. Not only will this benefit you, but your family, your job, your relationships, etc. will all be affected by the things you can learn about yourself, the way you handle stressful situations and above all, the innocent lives that can be affected by your decisions when your brain is impaired. This facility is very caring and respectful of whatever may have brought you to this place in your life. I am forever thankful for the opportunity to have grown in the wisdom and confidence I acquired during my 10 days there. A special thanks to Tiffany and all the sweet, compassionate ladies ...you're all awesome!" 😄👍
"The DUI center staff was beyond accommodating with scheduling, fitting me in on the holidays (which in return means they gave up theirs). They treat all the residents with respect as long as you are respectful to them and follow the rules put in place (which btw are reasonable considering the alternative). They all have a passion to see you make better choice in your future decisions and are willing to talk one on one about any questions you have! I am very grateful not just for the program, but the new connections made while here and know that if I’m ever in need Tiffany and team will be more than willing to help me find resources where needed. Our society needs more rehabilitation programs like this one to stop the epidemic and the treat driving under the influence can cause. It will make you see life from a different perspective and show you the tools to make better choices!" You only get out of the program what you put in and you can’t put in until you realize it was your actions that got you here."
"What a life altering experience. I can truly say that I left here well informed and knowledgeable about substance abuse and alcoholism. Of my many years on earth, you never know what you don't know about the use of alcohol. Tiffany and her staff were very welcoming, but stern in their belief of accepting your actions without blame, but rehabilitation. The goal to rehabilitate was evident and I am forever grateful. The most gratitude that can be shown is for them to never see you again, which for me, I can say they won't. Thank you!"
"I messed up. I have physical, monetary, and mental prices to pay for my mistake. Miss Tiffany and her staff were a tremendous blessing to me in helping me through part of what I have to do to get right with the court system. They were not judgmental. They were anything but. They helped me recognize that I have so much more to give society. The program that they offer helped me understand myself better and helped me recognize that my consequences could have been much worse. I left there a much better person, and I would recommend that anyone who has made the mistake that I did take the opportunity to let Miss Tiffany, and her staff help you like they did me. Thank you, Miss Tiffany!!"
