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Anger Management High Risk/Need |
Anger Management is available to individuals demonstrating high risk/high needs related to anger. This treatment provides instruction and practice on basic anger control strategies in a group facilitated by clinicians.
Needs Addressed: Attitudes; behavior; aggression, mental health
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Clinical Treatment |
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Continuing Care-Sex Offender Program |
This program helps participants maintain and strengthen the gains they made in other treatment programs. It also helps participants navigate new challenges and helps support the transition back to a community setting. Also offered on parole.
Needs Addressed: Sex Offender conviction
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Clinical Treatment |
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iHeLP- Inpatient Sex Offender Treatment Program |
The Intpatient Healthy Lives Program (iHeLP) is an inpatient program available to individuals who have been assessed as a high risk for further sexual violence.
Need assessed: High Risk Sex Offender
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Clinical Treatment |
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Medication Compliance Group |
Explains medications and encourages taking prescribed mental health medications.
Need addressed: Mental Health.
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Clinical Treatment |
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oHeLP Outpatient Sex Offender Program |
The Outpatient Healthy Lives Program is available to individuals who are assessed to be at a relatively moderate risk to sexually re-offend.
Need Addressed: Sex Offender.
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Clinical Treatment |
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Residential Treatment for Substance Abuse: RTC, SAU, COP |
Inmates assigned to residential treatment programs have been identified as having serious substance abuse issues. These programs generally last about six months.
Need addressed: Alcohol/drug addiction.
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Clinical Treatment |
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Violence Reduction Program*** |
The Violence Reduction Program is an intensive treatment option for individuals at high risk for violent re-offense. Incarcerated individuals with a high risk to re-offend may include those with strong antisocial beliefs or lifestyle, evidence of psychopathy, and/or instrumental violence.
Needs Addressed: Aggression; attitudes/behavior
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Clinical Treatment |
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Coping with Anxiety |
Provides psycho-education on managing symptoms of anxiety while increasing the individual's ability to function despite those issues.
Need Addressed: Mental Health
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Clinical Treatment |
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Destination Dads-Within My Reach |
Critical and concrete tools are provided which help participants improve interactions with those who matter in their lives. Subjects are knowing yourself first, smart love and making your own decisions.
Need addressed: Family
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Non-Clinical Programs |
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Living in Balance |
Cognitive based educational program designed to address recovery and re-entry issues. Needs addressed:
Re-entry life skills for addicts.
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Non-Clinical Programs |
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Crime Victims Impact/Empathy and Life Skills |
This program increases a participant's understanding of the harm/damages they caused their victims, communities and themselves. The program also provides an important life skill module that teaches how to become emotionally proficient, which translates into better decision making and reduced conflicts.
Needs Addressed: Attitudes; behavior, Life skills.
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Non-Clinical Programs |
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Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT) |
MRT is an evidence-based, cognitive behavioral intervention which leads to enhanced moral reasoning, better decision making and more appropriate behavior.
Needs addressed: Attitudes, behavior.
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Non-Clinical Programs |
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Destination Dads-Peer Mentoring |
A support group for inmates who have completed the Destination Dads program. The group addresses topics related to the core curriculum.
Need addressed: Family
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Non-Clinical Programs |
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Thinking for a Change |
Thinking for a Change is a high-level cognitive behavioral program developed by the National Institute of Corrections. The program uses role playing to concentrate on changing the criminogenic thinking of offenders.
Needs addressed: Attitudes; behavior; family; friends; aggression.
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Non-Clinical Programs |
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Destination Dads-Common Sense Parenting |
Provides parents with a menu of techniques that will aid them in building positive family relationships; preventing and correcting misbehavior; using consequences to improve behavior. Teaches self-control and how to stay calm.
Need addressed: Family
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Non-Clinical Programs |
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Destination Dads-Inside Out Dads |
Incarcerated fathers get tools they need to become more involved, responsible, and committed in the lives of their children.
Need addressed: Family
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Non-Clinical Programs |
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ESL/ELL |
English as a second language (ESL) is designed to aid those students not fluent in English learn to speak, read, hear and write the language so they can better function in society.
Needs addressed: Education; life skills
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Education Programs |
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High School |
NDCS operates its own school district with a high school. Students of all ages may attend high school classes. Individuals under 22 who have not graduated from high school are required to be in school. Students over 22 need to go through an application process.
Need addressed: Education.
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Education Programs |
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Metro Community College Credit Classes |
Provides opportunity for higher education.
Needs addressed: Education, pro-social/outside interest.
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Education Programs |
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Adult Basic Education |
Adult Basic Education assists adult incarcerated students work toward high school equivalency, or refresh skills regardless of diploma status.
Need Addressed: Education
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Education Programs |
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College Courses |
College courses are offered through various universities/colleges and correspondence courses. Currently, college classes are provided by grant funded providers and/or at the individual's own expense.
Needs Addressed: Education; employment; life skills; pro-social.
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Education Programs |
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AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) |
AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) is an organization which encourages members to read, and listen at meetings using the program as an opportunity to face the truth and become accountable for their addiction to alcohol.
Need Addressed: Support for addiction and prosocial activity
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Pro-Social Activities |
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Harambee African Cultural Organization (HACO) |
This self-betterment club provides an opportunity to explore the root of the African American culture and heritage, including the past, present and future.
Need addressed: Outside interest, pro-social activity
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Pro-Social Activities |
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MATA Club (Mexican Awareness Through Association) |
Participants in this self-betterment club learn about the religious, cultural aspects, arts, customs, crafts, language, and the heritage of the Hispanic people.
Needs addressed: Outside interest and support.
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Pro-Social Activities |
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Reentry Program provided by Gary Grayson |
Peer support program which addresses a number of topics such as anger management; employability, wellness and recovery.
Need addressed: Support.
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Pro-Social Activities |
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Native Americans Spiritual and Cultural Awareness Group (NASCA) |
NASCA is designed to help Native Americans express their uniqueness of cultural and spiritual practices. Participants are given the chance to learn how to sing, pray and dance from a Native perspective.
Needs address: Pro-social/outside interest and support.
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Pro-Social Activities |
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Religious Classses and activities |
Variety of classes, workshops and religious services designed to help inmates with support and spiritual development.
Needs addressed: Pro-social, support.
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Pro-Social Activities |
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Sports/Recreation Activities |
A variety of activities that encourage health pastimes are offered at all facilities. Please check with recreational specialists for more information.
Needs addressed: Pro-social/outside interest; health.
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Pro-Social Activities |
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Vocational and Life Skills Programming |
See non-clinical programs list for more details.
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Reentry Services |
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Discharge Planning |
Reentry specialists work with individuals to ensure a reentry plan is completed. The plan allows for a smooth transition to the community and focuses on housing, transportation, employment, education, and medical/mental health services as needed.
Need addressed: Re-entry
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Reentry Services |
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Reentry planning |
Clients develop comprehensive reentry plans that include housing/transitional living, employment/education, transportation, ID credentials, medical/mental and behavioral health treatment.
Need addressed: Reentry.
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Reentry Services |
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Assistance for Social Security Application |
Social workers provide assistance in obtaining and completing Social Security applications to individuals who qualify and are 90 days from discharge, post-release supervision or parole.
Need addressed: Re-entry for those who may qualify for Social Security benefits due to age or disability.
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Reentry Services |
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Crisis Intervention |
Provided on an as-needed basis, clinicians are available to assist individuals in a mental health crisis.
Needs Addressed: Mental health.
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Individual/Group Psychotherapy |
Licensed, clinical therapists provide one-on-one or group therapy sessions as needed.
Need addressed: mental health
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Risk Assessment/ Psychological Evaluations |
Risk Assessments and Psychological Evaluations provide diagnosis clarification, intelligence testing and Dementia screening.
Need addressed: Mental Health; education.
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Transition Services |
Transition Services are available to those transitioning to or from general population or protective management. Mental Health professionals may assists with these services.
Need Addressed: Mental Health
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Skilled Nursing Facility |
On-call Skilled Nursing Facilities manage crises dealing with medical emergencies, behavioral issues and suicide watches.
Needs addressed: Health and mental health.
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Clinical Treatment Programs |
See clinical programs list for more details.
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Veteran's Mental Health Group |
Assists Veterans process trauma experienced during military service.
Need addressed: Mental health
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Specialized Housing Services |
Social workers provide assistance to individuals with high medical/mental health needs to obtain transitional living, assisted living or skilled nursing care, as needed.
Needs addressed: Re-entry
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Social Work Services |
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Community Coordination |
Social workers coordinate with a variety of community providers and agencies for mental health services, substance abuse treatment and medical services. Providers include the Veteran's Administration, DHHS, treatment agencies, private practice and non-profit organizations.
Needs Addressed: Housing, medical, mental health, basic needs, re-entry.
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Social Work Services |
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Living Needs |
Social workers assist individuals with high medical/mental health needs to find clothing resources, apply for benefits or general assistance and other life needs.
Needs addressed: Social work services.
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Social Work Services |
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Specialized Population Served |
Specialized Population Served offers services for inmates with mental illness or serious chronic medical conditions that are high risk and multi-needs.
Needs addressed: Health; mental health
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Social Work Services |
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Medical Services Coordination |
Social workers assist individuals with high medical needs to set appointments for medication management, healthcare and provide resources to obtain medical insurance upon release:
Needs addressed: Health, mental health, life skills, re-entry.
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Social Work Services |
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Metro Community College (MCC) |
MCC provides a variety of courses to assist with employment readiness, life skills, reentry, computer knowledge/skills, mechanics, quality control and supervision in the workplace.
Needs addressed: Employment, lifeskills, reentry preparation
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Vocational/Life Skills Programs |
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Forklift Training |
Training in how to use and operate a forklift.
Need addressed: Employment
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Vocational/Life Skills Programs |
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RISE |
This program targets entrepreneurial-minded individuals and offers intensive leadership development, business plan competitions, executive mentoring, financial investment, and startup incubation.
Needs addressed: Life skills; employment.
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Vocational/Life Skills Programs |
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Alpha |
Alpha promotes daily living skills and encourages character development. All classes are biblically based and open to anyone, regardless of religious affiliation. The program includes lessons on addiction prevention, understanding marriage, understanding parenthood and managing finances.
Needs Addressed: Attitudes; behavior; life skills.
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Vocational/Life Skills Programs |
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Planning with a Purpose |
Planning with a Purpose teaches constructive thinking, conflict resolution, responsibility and goal setting.
Need addressed: Life skills.
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Vocational/Life Skills Programs |
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Reconnect: Success Prep |
Helps participants examine behaviors and attitudes that may have contributed to their incarceration and focus on skills critical to reentry.
Needs addressed: Attitudes, behavior, life skills.
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Vocational/Life Skills Programs |
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Health Course |
This program, delivered by a wellness expert, provides workshops on preventative health education and nutrition, such as Men's Birth Control; Date Abuse; Bullying; Gender Boxes; and Hygiene.
Need addressed: Health.
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Vocational/Life Skills Programs |
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Cabinet Maker Apprentice |
Apprenticeship for learning carpentry skills.
Need addressed: Employment
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Vocational/Life Skills Programs |
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Truck Driver Simulator |
Prepares students for taking CDL after release.
Need addressed: Employment.
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Vocational/Life Skills Programs |
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Upholstery Apprenticeship |
Trains staff in the skills of doing upholstery work.
Need addressed: Employment
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Vocational/Life Skills Programs |
