Alabama Department of Corrections

Dr. Eddie E. Lancaster

Collaborating to Deliver Best Practices in Education within the Alabama Department

of Corrections…

Crime Continues

The Criminal Mind & Criminal Thinking - March 2012

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Alabama Department of CorrectionsPre-Release and Re-Entry Module Overview

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

Program Duration:

ADOC Goals for Prisoner Re-Entry

Target Populations – inmates within 30-90 days of one of the following release status:

SRP Transfers Split Sentence Probationers

End of Sentence Parole Candidates

Pre Release and Re-Entry Program Staff:

1-2 weeks

Institutional Reentry Designees

Pre-Release Program Model(Life Enrichment Modules)

Module Module Name Module Information

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

Module 2:Job, Career,

Communication and Financial Skills

Accepting Responsibility

Self-Directed Job Search & Career Planning Communication Skills Financial Management Vocational Training Resume Writing

Module 3:Faith, Communication, & Character-Building

Skills

God / Faith / Character

Faith-Based Resources/Community Linkages Spiritual Enrichment and Mentoring Communication & Relationship Skills Character-Building Skills Reintegration into Society

Module Module Name Module InformationModule 4:

Health, Education, Screenings & Referrals

Health of Whole Body

Preventative Health Education Programs (HIV/AIDS, STDs. Hepatitis, Tuberculosis, Tobacco Use, Body Piercing and Tattooing, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Disease, Breast & Cervical Cancer, Nutrition, Physical Fitness)

Module 5:Family Re-Integration

Building Bridges Barriers & Challenges in Returning to Family Child Development & Disciplinary Issues Re-establishing Intimacy & Sexual Relations Co-Parenting and Family Development

Module 6:Law Enforcement

Living By The Law

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

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 BentleyGovernor

Kim T. Thomas Commissioner

Inmate Education Data for FY2011

Adult Basic Education Average per month 654

GED’s Awarded for FY 2011 658

Enrolled in Vocational Education Average per month 765

Vocational Education Certificates for FY 2011 599

ADOC Educational Partners

Calhoun Community CollegeLimestone Correctional Facility

Gadsden State Community College St. Clair Correctional Facility

Jefferson Davis Community College Fountain Correctional Facility Holman Prison

JF Ingram Draper Correctional Facility Elmore Correctional Facility Frank Lee Community Based Facility Kilby Correctional Facility Staton Correctional Facility

Lawson State Community College Tutwiler Prison for Women

Shelton State Community CollegeW.E. Donaldson Correctional FacilityBibb County Correctional Facility

Wallace Community CollegeEasterling Correctional FacilityVentress Correctional FacilityEnterpriseChildersburg

Central Alabama Community College Childersburg Work Release Center Alex City Work Release Center

DISTANCE LEARNING…Following Pre-loaded Programs

Workforce Development – How to get a jobEmployability Skills / Training – Pre-employment skills

PACE Learning Systems

PACE Life Skills –

Self ConceptDealing with Emotions / StressSetting GoalsSolving ProblemsManaging TimeClear ThinkingIdentifying Work StylesEducation OpportunitiesEffective ListeningAssertivnessSelf Esteem

Dealing with ConflictSetting PrioritiesDecision MakingPlanningDealing With CriticismIdentifying InterestWhy We WorkDealing With FailureEffective SpeakingRelating To People

Change Criminal Thinking

Identification

ORAS(Ohio Risk and Needs Assessment)

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 Addiction

Victim stance Self PityGood Person stance BetterUnique Person stance OutstandingFear of Exposure MaskingSelective Effort ActingPower to Control DeceitSeek Excitement 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:

The lowest form is anecdotal evidence; stories, opinions, testimonials, case studies, etc., but it often makes us feel good.

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 FactorsAntisocial/procriminal attitudes, values,

beliefs andcognitive-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

Attitude Hard Work Honesty Listening Goals

Saving Responsibility Patience Generosity Conflict

Thank you!!

Dr. Eddie LancasterAlabama Department of Corrections

301 South Ripley StreetMontgomery, Al 36130334.353.9511 – office334.850.6376 – celleddie.lancaster@doc.alabama.gov