Perf-Based Stds, Adult Corr. Inst. 5th ed March 2021

Part 5: Institutional Services

5F. - PERFORMANCE STANDARD: Reentry

The institution provides a structured program to help inmates make a satisfactory transition upon their release from incarceration. Outcome Measures: (1) The number of offenders who have completed their reentry plan, as defined by the agency, in the past 12 months divided by the number of inmates released in the past 12 months. Release Preparation

5-ACI-5F-01 (Ref. 4-4442)

Written policy, procedure, and practice provide that all inmates have access to a program of release preparation prior to their release to the community.

Comment : Inmates should have the opportunity to prepare for release and to under- stand the purpose and function of parole supervision. Programs to prepare inmates for release could include the following: lectures and discussions addressing the concerns of soon-to-be-released inmates; individual counseling focusing on the inmate’s particular needs; prerelease visits by parole officers and family members; and graduated release through short furloughs.

Protocols :Written policy and procedure. Release preparation curriculum and materials.

Process Indicators : Documentation of provision of release preparation services to eligible inmates. Inmate interviews. Observation.

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