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Home Group (if available).
Phase four is the final phase of the program. It lasts approximately two weeks; during this time
the inmate must make aftercare preparations.
1 1. How is treatment structured to address individual inmate needs (e.g., individual
counseling)? [Source: inmate interviews, program documents, DATS Supervisor/Mgr.].
Each inmate, upon entry into the TC treatment program, is given an individual treatment plan,
which lays out what the inmate is to accomplish while in treatment. This plan explains the
problems to be worked out and the type of groups the inmate must take part in before successhl
completion. As far as individual treatment is concerned, each inmate is assigned to a counselor at
the entrance into the treatment unit. Conversely, every counselor has a caseload of inmates that
he/she is required to meet with approximately once a month. This meeting allows the inmate and
counselor to review the treatment plan, making sure that the inmate is following a successhl path
to completion. In any case where an inmate feels there is a crisis, he can meet with his counselor
to discuss the relevant problems and issues.
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When asked about the possibility of an inmate that has a special problem or need that is not
currently addressed by the present treatment groups, Rick explained that groups can be created
for individual needs. As an example, inmates with a gambling problem may get together for
Gambler’s Anonymous, a group not normally offered to the population of TC inmates. However,
it was seen to be a problem among a small group of inmates, and the staff created a group to deal
with this issue. Though possible, it is rare that a group needs to be created to deal with special
needs of the inmates. The program is thorough, touching upon the majority of problems dealt with
by drug-addicted criminals.
Program Staff
12. Provide a brief description of the full time AOD staff. [Source: DATS Supervisor/ Mgr.].
Indicate which staff work regularly on the TC.
Name of Staff Member:
1 .Rick Voytko
2. Audrey Brickly
3. Suzanne Karpinski
Job Title: Highest Academic Specialized Length Of
Degree Discipline Certification, Employment
Awarded: or Major: if any: With DOC:
DATSIII M.Ed. Counseling Rehabilitation 6 years
DATSII M.S. HumanSvcs D&A 2 Y-
Counseling
DATSSII B.A. Addiction CAC 6.5 years
sc.
Number Of
Experience
Providing
Direct DIA
Treatment To
Clients:
13 years
13 years
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