TDCJ-CJAD Data Manual - Texas Department of Criminal Justice

Page 6 of 6Number mandated by CCP 42.12 Sec. 11(g): Of the number of program participantslisted above, indicate how many were mandated to receive services under CCP 42.12 Sec.11 (g) (i.e., had a skill level lower than sixth grade completion).Number of GEDs obtained: Indicate the number of GEDs that residents obtained while inthe facility.II.D. Electronic Monitoring: This is the use of a tool or device to monitor the absence orpresence of individuals at a given location at a specified time. Electronic monitoring is typicallyused in conjunction with nonresidential supervision programs to enhance supervision.Number of participants: Indicate the number of defendants who received electronicmonitoring during the year.II.E. Cognitive Training/Cognitive Behavioral: This is designed to teach participants torestructure thought processes that can lead to criminal behavior and recidivism; areas addressedinclude social skills, interpersonal problem solving, values, critical reasoning, and self-control.Number of participants:training.Indicate the number of offenders who received cognitiveII.F. Substance Abuse Education: This is designed to inform offenders about the physical,psychological, emotional, and social consequences of alcohol and drug use. Common examplesinclude DWI classes, drug education, and alcohol education classes. Do not include counseling,treatment, or therapy provided by a licensed treatment professional in this category.Number of participants: Indicate the number of offenders who received substance abuseeducation.II.G. Employment Services: This refers to a variety of services to prepare the probationer forthe job market and help him/her acquire and maintain satisfactory employment. Services offeredmay include employment preparedness and job acquisition skills or job referrals and employmentcounseling.Number of participants: Indicate the number of defendants who received employmentservices.Number of participants who secured employment for 3 days or longer: Indicate thenumber of residents who obtained a job while in the program and maintained it for at leastthree full-time working days.II.H. Victim Services: Indicate the total number of victims served. This category is forprograms that assist crime victims who volunteer participation or whose offender is or was oncommunity supervision. CSCD programs include, but are not limited to, victim-impact panelsand victim-offender mediation.- 59 ­