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pattern, chemical abuse and health history, his perception on his chemical abuse problems, and
family history regarding chemical abuse. The evaluation form is an assessment of this
information. It is used to formulate the initial treatment plan for the inmate. The individual
treatment plan should be completed after the inmate has been in the program for 6 weeks. It
should be developed by using the evaluation, inmate’s responses to questions, staff comments,
and community member’s comments.
7. What is the normal program enrollment? (Le., at one specific time) [Source: program
documents].
The Chance to Change Program holds a maximum of 52 inmates at one time.
8. What is the normal length of stay for an inmate in this program? [Source: program
documents].
According to the DATS Supervisor, the normal length of stay is 56 - 72 weeks.
9. What are the criteria for successful program completion? For an unsuccessful discharge?
[Source: program documents, DATS SupervisorMgr.1.
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Completion of all phase requirements is required for successhl program completion.
Specific Program Content and Structure
10. Attach a copy of the weekly program schedule. List and briefly describe: (a) the different
program activities (see survey Q# 19 for examples of specific activities), and (b) the
intended result or objective of each activity [Source: inmate interviews, observations,
program documents]. Include the following:
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Provide a title and brief description of the activity.
How many hours weekly do inmates participate in each activity? How often do they meet?
Describe a few examples of program content fiom lesson plans, printed program
descriptions, observations or interviews @e., what do they do and how do they do it?)
For each activity or group, what is the intended result or objective? (Le., what change in
inmate attitudes or behaviors is expected)?
According to the Chance to Change Inmate Handbook, the TC is composed of four Phases
that each last 12 weeks.
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While in Phase I, an inmate will participate in the following components: Rational Behavior
Training (1 hour a week for 12 weeks), Goal Planning And Time Management (.5 hours a week
for 12 weeks), Introduction To Group Process (1 hour a week for 12 weeks), establishment of the
initial treatment plan with a signed treatment agreement, completion of assigned self-report
measurements, including a daily journal, individual counseling sessions with a Drug and Alcohol
Treatment Specialist (DATS), participation in other areas as established in the prescriptive
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