Transcript Alabama Department of Corrections Pre Release and Reentry

Dr. Eddie E. Lancaster
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The Criminal Mind & Criminal Thinking - March 2012
Alabama Department of Corrections
Pre-Release and Re-Entry Module Overview
ADOC Goals for Prisoner Re-Entry
Decrease the overall prison recidivism rates and overcrowding
Promote public safety for the general community
Reunite parents and children
Decrease public health and social disparities within the offender populations
Offer referral linkages to inmates and ex-offenders transitioning back into the community
Target Populations – inmates within 30-90 days of one of the following release status:
SRP Transfers
Split Sentence Probationers
Parole Candidates
End of Sentence
Program Duration: 1-2 weeks
Pre Release and Re-Entry Program Staff: Institutional Reentry Designees
Pre-Release Program Model
(Life Enrichment Modules)
Module
Module Name
Module 1:
Addiction & Recovery
Living Sober
Understanding the Relapse Process
Phases & Warning Signs of Relapse
Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome
Statewide roster of AA & NA meetings
12-Step/Secular Sponsorship & Support
Accessing drug treatment, halfway houses,
Aftercare/Continuing Care, & I.O.P. Services
Accepting
Responsibility
Self-Directed Job Search & Career Planning
Communication Skills
Financial Management
Vocational Training
Resume Writing
Module 2:
Job, Career,
Communication and
Financial Skills
Module 3:
Faith, Communication,
& Character-Building
Skills
God / Faith /
Character
Module Information
Faith-Based Resources/Community Linkages
Spiritual Enrichment and Mentoring
Communication & Relationship Skills
Character-Building Skills
Reintegration into Society
Module
Module 4:
Health, Education,
Screenings & Referrals
Module Name
Health of Whole
Body
Module 5:
Family Re-Integration
Building Bridges
Module 6:
Law Enforcement
Living By The Law
Module Information
Preventative Health Education Programs
(HIV/AIDS, STDs. Hepatitis, Tuberculosis,
Tobacco Use, Body Piercing and Tattooing,
Diabetes, Cardiovascular Disease, Breast &
Cervical Cancer, Nutrition, Physical Fitness)
Health Information and Communication
Referrals to County Health Departments,
Rural Health Clinics, Federally Qualified
Health Centers, and Mental Health Centers
Gender-Specific Health Information Initiatives
Barriers & Challenges in Returning to Family
Child Development & Disciplinary Issues
Re-establishing Intimacy & Sexual Relations
Co-Parenting and Family Development
Conflict Resolution/Anger/Stress Management
Re-Entry Support Group and Community
Resources
NCIC Background Checks
Process Release ID Card and C-80 Release
Papers
Exit/Release Packet: Parole Papers, Bus
Ticket, ID Verification, Clothing, Information
on Existing Felony Warrants, Misdemeanors,
and Detainers
Module 7
Education
Robert Bentley
Governor
Kim T. Thomas
Commissioner
Inmate Education Data for FY2011
Adult Basic Education
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Average per month
GED’s Awarded
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for FY 2011
Enrolled in Vocational Education
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Average per month
654
658
765
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Vocational Education Certificates
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for FY 2011
599
ADOC Educational Partners
Calhoun Community College
Lawson State Community College
Limestone Correctional Facility
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Gadsden State Community College
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St. Clair Correctional Facility
W.E. Donaldson Correctional Facility
Bibb County Correctional Facility
Wallace Community College
Fountain Correctional Facility
Holman Prison
Easterling Correctional Facility
Ventress Correctional Facility
Enterprise
Childersburg
JF Ingram
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Draper Correctional Facility
Elmore Correctional Facility
Frank Lee Community Based Facility
Kilby Correctional Facility
Staton Correctional Facility
Tutwiler Prison for Women
Shelton State Community College
Jefferson Davis Community College
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Central Alabama Community College
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Childersburg Work Release Center
Alex City Work Release Center
PACE Learning Systems
DISTANCE LEARNING…
Following Pre-loaded Programs
Workforce Development –
How to get a job
Employability Skills / Training –
Pre-employment skills
PACE
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Life Skills –
Self Concept
Dealing with Emotions / Stress
Setting Goals
Solving Problems
Managing Time
Clear Thinking
Identifying Work Styles
Education Opportunities
Effective Listening
Assertivness
Self Esteem
Dealing with Conflict
Setting Priorities
Decision Making
Planning
Dealing With Criticism
Identifying Interest
Why We Work
Dealing With Failure
Effective Speaking
Relating To People
Change Criminal Thinking
Identification
ORAS
(Ohio Risk and Needs Assessment)
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High
Medium
Low
New Thinking!
A. The criminal is not the victim
B. The criminal chooses crime
C. The criminal rejects society
Criminal and Addictive Thinking Pattern
Thinking
Victim stance
Good Person stance
Unique Person stance
Fear of Exposure
Selective Effort
Power to Control
Seek Excitement
Addiction
Self Pity
Better
Outstanding
Masking
Acting
Deceit
Self Pleasure
The Christopher Columbus Style of Program
Design
When he set out…
He didn’t know where he was going.
When he got there…
He didn’t know where he was.
When he got back…
He didn’t know where he had been.
Evidence Based – What does it mean?
There are different forms of evidence:
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The lowest form is anecdotal evidence; stories,
opinions, testimonials, case studies, etc., but it often
makes us feel good.
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The highest form is empirical evidence – research, data,
results from controlled studies, etc., but sometimes it
doesn’t make us feel good.
Evidence Based – What does it mean? Con’t
To understand what works in reducing recidivism you
first have to understand the factors that are correlated
with criminal conduct.
So, what are the major risk/need factors?
Evidenced Based – What does it mean, con’t
Major Set of Risk/Need Factors
Antisocial/procriminal attitudes, values, beliefs and
cognitive-emotional states
Cognitive Emotional States:
 Rage
 Anger
 Defiance
 Criminal Identity
Identifying Procriminal Attitudes, Values and
Beliefs
What to listen for:
 Negative expression about the law
 Negative expression about conventional institution,
values, rules, & procedures; including authority
 Negative expressions about self-management of
behavior; including problem solving ability
 Negative attitudes toward self and one’s ability to
achieve through conventional means
 Lack of empathy and sensitivity toward others
Evidence Based – What does it mean? Con’t
Identifying Procriminal Attitudes, Values & Beliefs
Procriminal sentiments are what people think, not how
people think; they comprise the content of thought, not
the skills of thinking.
Definitely NOT Criminogenic Needs
Some so called “theories” we have come across
“Been there done that ”
“Offenders lack creativity”
“Offenders need to get back to nature”
“Offenders lack discipline”
“Offenders lack organizational skills”
“Offenders have low self-esteem”
So called theories, con’t
“Offenders need to change their diet”
“Treat them as babies & dress them in diapers”
“We just want them to be happy”
“Offenders (females) need to learn to put on makeup &
dress better”
“Male offenders need to get in touch with their
feminine side”
Global Priority
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Attitude
Hard Work
Honesty
Listening
Goals
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Saving
Responsibility
Patience
Generosity
Conflict
Thank you!!
Dr. Eddie Lancaster
Alabama Department of Corrections
301 South Ripley Street
Montgomery, Al 36130
334.353.9511 – office
334.850.6376 – cell
[email protected]