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FAMILY PROGRAMS STRENGTHENING FAMILIES is a new approach to treating addiction within the Department of Corrections because it places special emphasis on reentry and family reunification during and after treatment. It is based on a Stages of Change mode which recognizes the participant’s continuum of awareness, motivation, and readiness to take positive action. With this in mind, the program consists of the following four phases, each addressing specific treatment concerns while preparing participants for a successful transition to the community. PHASE 1 - SELF-AWARENESS (prepares participant for treatment). This program incorporates a unique pre-treatment self-awareness stage that readies the participant for the formal structured substance abuse treatment. The first stage of the program, that lasts approximately six weeks, readies the participant to look inward and start taking responsibility for who they are and what they have done. This is also time for group bonding and learning to trust the group process and accountability. PHASE II - ADDICTIONS TREATMENT (delivers Substance Abuse Treatment in conjunction with family unification activities) This is a thirty-two, 128 hour, gender specific treatment component delivered by specially trained certified substance abuse therapists. This program is cognitive-based treatment curriculum that uses a woman-centered approach. Besides attending weekly treatment sessions, Offenders will be working, attending school, and participating in a family education program that includes family reintegration labs. This allows families to start the healing process and learn communication skills to enhance family unity prior to the Offender returning home. This program is designed to include linkages to the Girl Scouts Beyond Bars and other community resources such as Fresh Start, part of the Women’s Resource Center. PHASE III - PRE-RELEASE PLANNING (continues family reunification activities provides relapse prevention and initiates pre-release planning) To ensure that gains made during in-prison treatment continue upon release, an aftercare component is essential. The coordination between the correctional treatment program and other human services and rehabilitation programs, however, should occur prior to release. To ensure a smooth transition to the community the program will have an on-site case manager working with the Offender. This phase will begin two months before the Offender’s release date. PHASE IV - AFTER CARE AND CASE MANAGEMENT (delivers after-care services with structured case management) This phase begins when the Offender is released from prison. Long-term relapse management programs and after-care will be negotiated with a provider as funds become available. The program offers thirty day transition housing for the Offender. PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY - The program has an enrollment of ninety-six Offenders housed within a medium security unit at Arizona State Prison Complex-Perryville Santa Maria Unit. Since it is a voluntary program Offenders must complete and submit an application and be within 12-15 months of release. SOCIAL SERVICES CHILDREN SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION PROGRAM VISITATION ENHANCEMENT
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