Community Based Services
Substance use affects communities in many different ways — from individual health and family wellbeing to public safety, workforce participation, and local services. In order to better understand how substance use is impacting Cowley County, we are gathering perspectives from all community members — both those who have used substances and those who have not.
Your input will help us develop a clearer picture of what’s really happening in our neighborhoods — what’s working, what’s not, and what gaps need to be addressed. Whether you’ve experienced substance use personally, know someone who has, or have only observed its effects in the community, your voice matters.
This effort is part of a broader initiative to build a safer, healthier, and more informed community — one where we respond with understanding, support, and the right resources.
Community Based Services is inviting all residents to complete a short survey about recovery and substance use in Cowley County. The anonymous feedback will guide services, strengthen partnerships, and help ensure programs reflect community priorities.
Click here to participate in the survey.
Cowley County Community Corrections operates within the Community Corrections Act programs in the 19th Judicial District of Kansas. The 19th Judicial District consists of two separate courts: one in Winfield and one in Arkansas City.
Adult Services
Cowley County Community Corrections provides two core services to the District Court at the time of sentencing:
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Adult Intensive Supervision Program (AISP): Through the Intensive Supervision Program (ISP), individuals receive structured support and accountability in the community, providing a cost-effective alternative to prison.
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Cowley County Drug Court Program: Initiated at the end of FY09, this program targets justice involved individuals with a high risk to reoffend and also a high need for treatment. The program provides structured, intensive treatment in collaboration with local providers, increasing offender accountability and public safety.
The agency targets persons under supervision with a High to Very High risk/ needs assessment score in criminogenic areas such as Companions, Pro-Criminal Attitudes and Orientations, Anti-Social Patterns, and Criminal History. The agency has consistently exceeded the state-mandated 75% success rate. Agency strives to implement evidence-based supervision and interventions with trauma informed practices to assist justice involved individuals in achieving long-term positive behavior change.
Juvenile Services
Graduated Sanctions Programs
As required in every judicial district, these programs provide a continuum of responses and support for youth who come into contact with the juvenile justice system. They are designed to be responsive to individual needs and risks while promoting accountability and rehabilitation.
- Juvenile Intake and Assessment (JIAS):
JIAS is available 24/7 to evaluate young people who are taken into custody due to alleged criminal behavior, status offenses, or concerns of abuse or neglect. Utilizing validated assessment tools, intake staff identify risk and need factors, and make informed recommendations for diversion, placement, or court involvement. These assessments also help guide service referrals tailored to each young person's unique situation. - Community Supervision:
Community supervision includes Juvenile Intensive Supervision Probation (JISP) and Case Management (CM) for youth assessed as moderate to high risk. Community Supervision Officers (CSOs) use the Youth Level of Service/Case Management Inventory (YLS/CMI)—an evidence-based assessment tool—to identify risks, needs, and strengths. With input from the youth, their family, and relevant support systems, CSOs develop individualized supervision plans. Officers work collaboratively to engage families, link youth to community-based services, monitor progress, and support compliance with court conditions.
