SOP 211.04: Intensive Therapeutic Program

|GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
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|`Functional Area: `
`Facilities Operations`|`Reference Number: `
`IIB15-0001`
`(211.04)`|`Revises`
`Previous`
`Effective Date:`
`3/01/2005`|
|`Subject:`
`Intensive Therapeutic`
`Program`|||
|`Authority:`
`Bryson/Ward`|`Effective Date:`
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I. POLICY:

   The purpose of the Intensive Therapeutic Program is to provide
   structure and instill a sense of self-esteem, self-motivation,
   self-discipline, teamwork, respect for others and coping
   skills. Inmates who demonstrate an unwillingness to conform to
   the rules of prison life may be placed into the Intensive
   Therapeutic Program (ITP). The Medical Department will screen
   inmates referred to the ITP to determine physical and mental
   suitability for participation.

II. APPLICABILITY:

   All incarcerate facilities housing GDC inmates.

III. RELATED DIRECTIVES:

   A. GDC Rules: 125-1-1-.03, 125-3-1-.01 (1) (a), 125-2-4-.03,
      125-3-1-.02, 125-3-1-.03, 125-3-2-.04, (c) (15), 125-2-3      .04, 125-3-5-.03 (1), 125-3-4-.01-10, 125-4-6-.06, 12-4      .01, 125-4-7-.01, 125-4-1-.01-.03, 125-4-6-.01-.06, 125      4-2-.01, 125-4-2-.08.

   B. GDC SOPs: IIA01-0004, IIB01-0005, IIB01-0007, IIB01-0013,
      IIB01-0018, IIB02-0001, IIB04-0001, IIB06-0001, IIB09      0001, IVI06-0001, VA01-0001, VC01-0007, VD01-0011, VD01      0015, VE01-0001, VB01-0001, VG03-0001, VH01-0012.

IV. DEFINITIONS:

   Intensive Therapeutic Program (ITP) – A strict military style
   program with strictly controlled activities.

V. ATTACHMENTS:

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   Attachment 1 - Example of ITP Rules

   Attachment 2 - Example of ITP Daily Activity Schedule

   Attachment 3 - Example of ITP Weekend/Holiday Activity
            Schedule

VI. PROCEDURE:

   A. Consideration for Placement in the Intensive Therapeutic
      Program: Inmates may be considered for the ITP under the
      following circumstances:

      1. The inmate transfers from another state/county
         facility and it is determined by the Facility
         Classification Committee that placement in the ITP
         will be beneficial to the inmate’s needs.

      2. The inmate is recommended by the Disciplinary
         Hearing Officer.

      3. The inmate is recommended by the Warden or his or
         her designee.

      4. The inmate is recommended by the Mental Health
         Director and clinical Treatment Team in accordance
         with the clinical guidelines.

   B. Review and Assignment to the ITP: Assignment to ITP will
      be made by the Facility Classification Committee.

      1. Criteria for Assignment:

         a. The inmate has received an excessive number of
            disciplinary reports.

         b. The Classification Committee determines it
            would be beneficial to the inmate.

         c. The Warden determines it would be beneficial to
            the inmate.

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   d. The inmate is transferred in from another
      facility specifically to participate in the
      ITP.

2. The inmate must meet with the Classification
   Committee during their deliberations on his
   placement in ITP. The committee will make a
   determination as to whether or not the inmate will
   be assigned to ITP.

3. If it is determined by the Committee that the inmate
   should be placed in the program, the ITP Rules
   (developed by the host facility) will be reviewed
   with the inmate and a copy will be provided to the
   inmate.

   a. The inmate will be offered the opportunity to
      sign the ITP Rules. If he refuses to sign them
      the Committee will so indicate on the Rules
      form.

   b. If the inmate refuses to participate in the
      program, he will then be given a direct order
      to participate. If he refuses the direct order
      to participate in the program he/she will
      receive a disciplinary report for Failure to
      Follow Instructions and then will be placed in
      Administrative Segregation pending disciplinary
      action.

4. If the Facility Classification Committee recommends
   placement into ITP, the inmate will be asked to
   participate in the program.

5. Inmates will be assigned to the program for a
   minimum of 30 days before returning to general
   population. If the inmate is assigned to ITP a
   second time he will participate in the program a
   minimum of 60 days, the third time he will be
   assigned for a minimum of 90 days, and the fourth
   time he will be assigned for a minimum of 120 days.

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   6. The Warden or his or her designee must approve any
      early release form the Intensive Therapeutic
      Program.

C. General Rules and Regulations: All GDC SOPS applicable to
   general population inmates at state and county
   correctional facilities remain applicable to ITP inmates,
   except as noted in this SOP.

D. Inspections: Through and complete inspections can
   compliment efforts directed toward instilling a high
   degree of self-discipline and responsibility in inmates.

   1. Numerous inspections of quarters, grounds and
      inmates will be conducted daily.

   2. Inspections will be conducted in a professional
      manner and in accordance with GDC SOPS IIB01-0013,
      Searches, Security Inspections and Use of Permanent
      Logs and IIB01-0018, Safety and Sanitation
      Inspections.

E. Close Order Drill: Close order drill is very useful in
   teaching individuals the values of discipline, response
   to commands, gaining respect and confidence in one’s self
   and the staff conducting the drill. It offers an
   excellent indication of an inmate’s ability and/or
   willingness to follow instructions as a team member.

   1. Close Order Drill will be a part of the inmate’s
      daily routine in ITP.

   2. Inmates will call cadence as directed.

   3. All inmates will be expected to demonstrate
      proficiency during close order drill.

F. Extra Instruction: If an inmate is not satisfactorily
   performing in any phase of training, extra instruction
   may be required. The inmate may be required to practice
   those skills in which he may be deficient until
   proficiency improves to an acceptable level.

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   1. The inmate may be required to perform repetitiously
      close order drills, to clean his room and care for
      his clothing, or to practice other skills that are
      necessary for him to progress in the program.

   2. No inmate will be required to receive more than two
      extra hours of instruction per day.

G. Discipline: Inmates assigned to ITP will be expected to
   comply with all facility and GDC rules and regulations
   and will in addition, be subject to the ITP rules. Any
   infraction will be handled in a professional manner. The
   disciplinary action taken will be in accordance with GDC
   guidelines and in accordance with GDC SOP IIB02-0001,
   Inmate Discipline.

H. Visitation: ITP inmates shall receive visitation the same
   as general population inmates with the following
   restriction:

   1. Separate visiting areas (non-contact if possible)
      will be provided for ITP inmates.

   2. No food or drinks shall be consumed by ITP inmates
      during visitation.

I. Mail: ITP inmates shall receive mail privileges the same
   as general population inmates and in accordance with SOP
   IIB04-0001, Inmate Mail and Receipt of Funds, unless on
   mail restriction. There shall be no restriction on
   Privileged (legal) mail.

J. Receipt of Packages: ITP inmates shall receive packages
   in accordance with GDC SOP IIB06-0001, Inmate Personal
   Property Standards.

K. Meals: Inmates shall march in military formation to and
   from the dining hall.

   1. Inmates shall be fed the meal and have the same
      opportunities for meals as inmates in general
      population.

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   2. ITP inmates shall be fed separately from the general
      population inmates.

   3. Inmates will process through the feeding line in a
      military manner in a single file column, unless
      otherwise directed.

   4. Inmates may converse only with the inmates at their
      table.

   5. After completing the meal, the inmate will take
      his/her tray to the scullery, return to the table
      and on command, fall into formation outside of the
      dining hall.

L. Store Call: Unless on restriction, inmates shall be
   permitted store call privileges the same as general
   population inmates. Store call will be held as scheduled
   by the facility.

M. Use of Telephones: Inmates will be allowed at least (1)
   10 minute phone call per month. Additional phone
   privileges may be earned as an incentive at the
   discretion of the Warden or his/her designee.

   1. Use of the telephone will be permitted during the
      free time schedule.

   2. Emergency calls and calls to an inmate’s attorney,
      etc. must be approved by the Warden or his/her
      designee.

N. Television/Radio: Inmates shall be allowed to watch
   television or listen to their radio (headphone required)
   during scheduled free time.

O. Personal Property: Unless on property restriction,
   inmates shall be allowed personal property the same as
   general population inmates and in accordance with GDC SOP
   IIB06-0001, Inmate Personal Property Standards.

P. Work Details: Inmates shall be assigned daily work
   details according to facility needs.

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Q. Sick Call: Departmental SOP and established daily
   procedures of the host facility shall be applicable.

R. Chaplains and Religious Programs: Inmates shall be
   afforded an opportunity to attend church services and to
   have access to the chaplain for religious programs and
   counseling according to the schedule of the host
   facility.

S. Counselors and Counseling Programs: Inmates shall be
   afforded an opportunity to see their counselors and to
   attend counseling programs according to the schedule of
   the host facility.

T. Recreation: Inmates shall receive a minimum of (1) hour a
   day of recreational activity. Additional recreational
   activities may be earned as an incentive at the
   discretion of the Warden or his/her designee.

U. Education Programs: If available and at the discretion of
   the Warden or his or her designee, inmates may
   participate in education programs.

V. Library: Inmates assigned to ITP will be provided the
   same access to courts and law library services as general
   population inmates in accordance with VD01-0014, Access
   to Courts, Access to Law Libraries.

W. Schedule of daily and Weekend/Holiday Activities: A
   current schedule of daily and weekend/holiday activities
   will be developed and posted on the inmate bulletin board
   in each ITP dormitory. Variation will exist due to
   operational and programmatic requirements.

X. Incentive Awards: ITP dormitories may compete for
   incentive awards. This competition shall be reviewed
   during the week with the final winning dormitory selected
   after the Warden’s Incentive Inspection.

   1. The following are examples of areas to be considered
      when selecting the winning dormitory:

      a. Building and room inspections

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      b. Performance of each dormitory coming to and
         from meals

      c. Inmates’ Appearance

      d. Disciplinary Infractions

      e. Work performance on details

      f. Performance during programs

      g. Other issues as determined by the Supervisor,
         the Warden or his or her designee

   2. The following are examples of incentive awards that
      could be awarded to the winning dormitory:

      a. Extra free time

      b. Extra phone call/phone time

      c. Extra recreation

      d. Extra library

      e. Other awards deemed appropriate by the Warden
         or his/her designee

Y. Inmates assigned to ITP will be reviewed by the Facility
   Classification Committee prior to their release from ITP.
   The inmate may be recommended for release to general
   population or may receive an extension to the program.
   This decision will be based on the inmate’s behavior and
   performance.

Z. Criteria for Release from ITP:

   1. The inmate has satisfactorily completed the program

   2. Release is recommended by the ITP Supervisor

   3. Release is recommended by the Classification
      Committee

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      4. Released by the Warden or his or her designee

   AA. If the inmate successfully completes ITP, the Facility’s
      Classification Committee will recommend that the inmate
      be awarded a certificate of completion, signed by the
      Warden and Deputy Warden of Care and treatment.

VII. RETENTION SCHEDULE:

   A. Attachment 1 - Example of ITP Rules: Attachment 1 of this
      SOP upon completion, this form will be placed in the
      inmate case history file and retained according to the
      official records retention schedule for that file.

   B. Attachment 2 - Example ITP daily Schedule: Attachment 2
      of this SOP will be kept in a local holding area for six
      months past the date it becomes obsolete or replaced,
      then destroyed.

   C. Attachment 3 - Example ITP Weekend /Holiday Schedule:
      Attachment 3 of this SOP will be kept in a local holding
      area for six months past the date it becomes obsolete or
      replaced, then destroyed.