About VASAP
The Virginia Alcohol Safety Action Program (ASAP) provides probation and intervention services for the Commonwealth’s courts through local programs throughout Virginia. Our mission is to improve highway safety by decreasing the incidence of driving under the influence of alcohol and other drugs, leading to the reduction of alcohol and drug-related fatalities and crashes.
VASAP is a quasi-governmental organization that works directly with the courts to provide intervention services for those who are convicted of a DUI or Drug Offense in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Tri-River ASAP services the following 11 jurisdictions:
Gloucester, Mathews, Middlesex, New Kent, King William, King & Queen, Essex, Lancaster, Richmond, Northumberland and Westmoreland Counties.
Our Mission
The Virginia Alcohol Safety Action Program (VASAP) provides probation and intervention services for the Commonwealth’s courts through local programs located throughout Virginia.
Our mission is to improve highway safety by decreasing the incidence of driving under the influence of alcohol and other drugs, leading to the reduction of alcohol and drug-related fatalities and crashes.
How is VASAP funded?
VASAP is a non-profit organization that works directly with the courts and the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles to provide intervention services for those who are charged or convicted of driving under the influence (DUI), or alcohol or drug misdemeanor offenses in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
The VASAP system is user-funded; fees are charged for each service. In cases of financial difficulties, a plan for payments will be extended for probation services.
Why is VASAP Important?
Completing ASAP is mandatory for all DUI convictions under Virginia State Code 18.2-271.1. Referral for entry into ASAP is court-ordered after an individual has been convicted of a DUI. ASAP referral allows the client to lead a normal life while fulfilling the terms of probation, which a case manager closely monitors. Enrollment before trial can be elected by an individual charged with DUI.
The ASAP program is a very beneficial resource for the client, community, and court. For many clients, this may be the first time that their substance abuse problem has been addressed. Rappahannock Area ASAP continues to strive to assist clients to be successful in the program as well as help to give them the skills and resources to cope with their substance abuse and prevent recidivism in the future.
