SOP 211.06-att-2: In-House Transition Center (ITC) Action Plan

Division:
Facilities
Effective Date:
July 10, 2015
Reference Code:
IIB16-0002
Topic Area:
211 Policy-Special Housing
PowerDMS:
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Length:
657 words

Summary

This is an action plan form used by the In-House Transition Center (ITC) to help incarcerated individuals prepare for successful reentry into the community. The form guides inmates through planning in key areas including education, housing, food, clothing, transportation, and employment, covering immediate needs, release preparation, and long-term goals over five years. Inmates complete the form with assistance from ITC Career Center staff and sign it to indicate their commitment to the plan.

Key Topics

  • reentry planning
  • transition center
  • action plan
  • release preparation
  • employment planning
  • housing plans
  • education goals
  • vocational training
  • job readiness
  • community reintegration
  • inmate discharge planning
  • recidivism reduction
  • career center

Full Text

IIB16-0002 (211.06), Attachment 2, 07/10/15

# ITC ACTION PLAN

Name _______________________________________ GDC # ___________________________ TPM __________ MRD ___________

THE NOW

Education

1. Do you have a high school diploma or a G.E.D.?
2. Do you have a college or technical school education? __________________
3. Do you desire to start your G.E.D. training now?

Housing

1. Upon release, do you have plans for housing or a residence plan?
2. Will you be able to live with parents or relatives?
3. Have you discussed living arrangements with whomever you will be living with?

Food

1. How do you plan to feed yourself from day to day?
2. How will you provide yourself with adequate and nutritious meals?

Clothing

1. How are you going to get clothing to wear?
2. Do you know someone or an agency that will provide you with clothing?

Transportation

1. How do you plan to get to and from work?
2. Will you have to rely on someone else to get you to work?
3. What will you do if they are unable to take you to work?

Employment

1. Do you have a job to go to when released?
2. What steps do you plan to take to get a job?

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Name GDC #

RELEASE PREPARATION

Education

1. Do you plan to take any vocational or technical classes after getting your G.E.D.?
2. Do you plan on attending college after release?
3. How do you plan to pay for college?

Housing

1. Do you have a back up plan if your initial arrangement does not work out?
2. Have you had a heart to heart talk with your family members about living with them?
3. Have you researched any safe houses or transitional housing programs?
4. Name one shelter for the homeless in the community that you plan to live in.

Food

1. What agency or agencies can help you with food after your release?
2. What do you need to do to apply for food stamps after release?

Clothing

1. Are there any agencies or churches in your community that provide free clothes?
2. How do you feel about wearing second hand clothing?
3. Is any special clothing required for the job you will do after release?

Transportation

1. Will you be able to get a current driver’s license after release?
2. If you owe back child support, when will you be able to get a driver’s license?
3. How will you get to and from work?

Employment

1. What occupation is your ideal first job after release?
2. What other occupations will you consider if you can’t do the above?
3. How will you keep your job?
4. Do you have a current, up to date resume to help you get a job?

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Name GDC #

FUTURE PLANS

Education

1. What are your education goals 5 years after release?
2. When do you plan to start your further education?
3. What year do you plan to complete your further education goal?

Housing

1. What is your housing goal 5 years after release?
2. If you plan to buy your own home, how will you finance it?
3. What is your back up plan if things don’t work out?

Transportation

1. When do you plan to purchase your own vehicle?
2. How will you save for this event?
3. Are you aware of gas and insurance prices?

Employment

1. What job do you hope to be doing 5 years after release?
2. What are the steps that you need to take to get from where you are now to that job?

I certify that I have completed this Action Plan honestly and that I am personally committed to completing this Action Plan to the best of my
abilities. My signature indicates my intention to adhere this action plan. If I decide to alter my plans, I will discuss any changes prior to
release with my counselor, or changes after my release with my probation officer, parole officer or a counselor at the Department of Labor.

Sign Date

Witness signature Date

_This Action Plan was developed with assistance of the Smith State Prison ITC Career Center Clerks_
_RETENTION SCHEDULE:_ The completed form will be placed and maintained in the inmate’s institutional file

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Attachments (2)

  1. Career Plan (Attachment 1) (67 words)
  2. In-House Transition Center (ITC) Action Plan (657 words)
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