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Alcoholics, their Families, and the Judicial System The judicial system frequently encounters cases where alcoholism in the family is directly involved. One of the most recognizable is domestic violence. Other crimes in which alcoholism may be a contributing factor include: assault, homicide, fraud, child abuse, forgery, and a variety of vehicular crimes. The judicial system can help whether the crime is committed by the alcoholic or by a member of his or her family, and Al-Anon and Alateen can be a resource for your court. Al-Anon is a mutual support program for families and friends of alcoholics. Alateen, part of Al-Anon, is for the teenage members of the family who are affected by another’s drinking. Both Al-Anon and Alateen are: When the alcoholic is the defendant, you can help the family by referring them to Al-Anon when the drinker is: When a family member (a non-alcoholic) is the defendant, you can help by referring the defendant to Al-Anon when the accused has: If one or more of the above situations are applicable, you can suggest that: “The family situation is bound to improve as we apply the Al-Anon ideas.” (from the Al-Anon Suggested Welcome) ©Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc. At Al-Anon/Alateen group meetings, family members can begin to improve their own attitudes and behaviors. They can benefit from contact with others who have similar problems and learn how alcoholism has impacted their lives. Al-Anon Family Groups cooperate with the judicial system in the following ways: To contact Al-Anon/Alateen and to obtain more information, call : Visit the AFG, Inc. World Wide Web site at www.al-anon.alateen.org Use our fax numbers 757 563-1655 US Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc. 9 Antares Drive, Suite 245 ©Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc., 2001 Al-Anon/ Alateen is supported by members’ voluntary contributions and from the sale of our Conference Approved Literature.
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