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1. Presence of AOD problem that has caused long-term life consequences.<br />

2. Willingness to attend in order to address these issues at any cost.<br />

3. Time to complete (exceptions are made in cases where the client may max out prior to<br />

completion of course treatment or he is a possible violator who will be transferred<br />

back to another jail in the mid treatment process).<br />

5. Decision to admit (or not): Who makes the decision? What are the most important criteria?<br />

About what percentage of referrals are rejected? [Source: program documents, DATS<br />

SupervisorMgr.].<br />

The most important criteria when making an admission decision are the inmates’ score on the<br />

screening and assessment tool, along with his expressed desire and presence of need. Severe<br />

mental health issues may preclude admission.<br />

Intake, Exit, and Follow-up Procedures<br />

6. Describe the intakeladmission process (e.g., What happens to an inmate when they first<br />

attend this program? Is there an orientation, intake interview, etc.?) [Source: program<br />

documents, DATS Supervisor/Mgr.].<br />

The intake process consists of the following: a face to face interview with the primary caregiver,<br />

signing consent forms and program description, and initial treatment plan is proposed, the client is<br />

assigned a Big Brother and put into the Orientation Phase for five weeks, committee and job<br />

responsibilities begin immediately.<br />

7. What is the n o d program enrollment? @e., at one specific time) [Source: program<br />

documents].<br />

Jericho has a maximum capacity of m y inmates.<br />

8. What is the normal length of stay for an inmate in this program? [Source: program<br />

documents].<br />

The normal length of stay in Jericho is 48 weeks.<br />

9. What are the criteria for successful program completion? For an unsuccessful discharge?<br />

[Source; program documents, DATS SupervisorlMgr.].<br />

@<br />

According to Rick Voytko, DATS Supervisor, the criteria for successhl program completion<br />

consist of an inmate working through each phase and the classes that are proscribed for each<br />

phase. Essentially, successful completion means that an inmate has completed a1 of the work and<br />

has attained a certificate. In most instances, this completion takes one year, but this is not a<br />

mandatory time frame. Inmates have been able to complete the treatment program in 10-1 1<br />

months, depending on the setbacks they might encounter during the program (i.e., reprimand,<br />

failure to successfully grasp concepts in a timely m er).<br />

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This document is a research report submitted to the U.S. Department of <strong>Justice</strong>. This report has not<br />

been published by the Department. Opinions or points of view expressed are those of the author(s)<br />

and do not necessarily reflect the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of <strong>Justice</strong>.

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