1. Alabama Department of Corrections
Dr. Eddie E. Lancaster

2. Collaborating to Deliver Best Practices in Education within the Alabama Department of Corrections…

3. Crime Continues
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The Criminal Mind & Criminal Thinking - March 2012

4. Alabama Department of Corrections Pre-Release and Re-Entry Module Overview
ADOC Goals for Prisoner Re-Entry
Decrease the overall prison recidivism rates and overcrowding
Promote public safety for the general community
Reunite parents and children
Decrease public health and social disparities within the offender populations
Offer referral linkages to inmates and ex-offenders transitioning back into the community
Target Populations – inmates within days of one of the following release status:
SRP Transfers
Split Sentence Probationers
Parole Candidates
End of Sentence
Program Duration:
1-2 weeks
Pre Release and Re-Entry Program Staff:
Institutional Reentry Designees

5. Pre-Release Program Model (Life Enrichment Modules)
Module Name
Module Information
Module 1:
Addiction & Recovery
Living Sober
Understanding the Relapse Process
Phases & Warning Signs of Relapse
Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome
Statewide roster of AA & NA meetings
12-Step/Secular Sponsorship & Support
Accessing drug treatment, halfway houses,
Aftercare/Continuing Care, & I.O.P. Services
Module 2:
Job, Career, Communication and Financial Skills
Accepting Responsibility
Self-Directed Job Search & Career Planning
Communication Skills
Financial Management
Vocational Training
Resume Writing
Module 3:
Faith, Communication, & Character-Building Skills
God / Faith / Character
Faith-Based Resources/Community Linkages
Spiritual Enrichment and Mentoring
Communication & Relationship Skills
Character-Building Skills
Reintegration into Society

6. Module Module Name Module Information
Health, Education, Screenings & Referrals
Health of Whole
Body
Preventative Health Education Programs
(HIV/AIDS, STDs. Hepatitis, Tuberculosis,
Tobacco Use, Body Piercing and Tattooing,
Diabetes, Cardiovascular Disease, Breast &
Cervical Cancer, Nutrition, Physical Fitness)
Health Information and Communication
Referrals to County Health Departments,
Rural Health Clinics, Federally Qualified
Health Centers, and Mental Health Centers
Gender-Specific Health Information Initiatives
Module 5:
Family Re-Integration
Building Bridges
Barriers & Challenges in Returning to Family
Child Development & Disciplinary Issues
Re-establishing Intimacy & Sexual Relations
Co-Parenting and Family Development
Conflict Resolution/Anger/Stress Management
Re-Entry Support Group and Community
Resources
Module 6:
Law Enforcement
Living By The Law
NCIC Background Checks
Process Release ID Card and C-80 Release
Papers
Exit/Release Packet: Parole Papers, Bus
Ticket, ID Verification, Clothing, Information
on Existing Felony Warrants, Misdemeanors,
and Detainers

7. Module 7
Education

8. Alabama Department of Corrections EDUCATION
Robert Bentley
Governor
Kim T. Thomas Commissioner
Alabama Department of Corrections
EDUCATION 8

9. Inmate Education Data for FY2011
Adult Basic Education
Average per month 654
GED’s Awarded
for FY
Enrolled in Vocational Education
Average per month
Vocational Education Certificates
for FY

11. ADOC Educational Partners
Calhoun Community College
Limestone Correctional Facility
Gadsden State Community College
St. Clair Correctional Facility
Jefferson Davis Community College
Fountain Correctional Facility
Holman Prison
JF Ingram
Draper Correctional Facility
Elmore Correctional Facility
Frank Lee Community Based Facility
Kilby Correctional Facility
Staton Correctional Facility
Lawson State Community College
Tutwiler Prison for Women
Shelton State Community College
W.E. Donaldson Correctional Facility
Bibb County Correctional Facility
Wallace Community College
Easterling Correctional Facility
Ventress Correctional Facility
Enterprise
Childersburg
Central Alabama Community College
Childersburg Work Release Center
Alex City Work Release Center

12. PACE Learning Systems
DISTANCE LEARNING…
Following Pre-loaded Programs
Workforce Development –
How to get a job
Employability Skills / Training –
Pre-employment skills

13. PACE Life Skills – Dealing with Conflict Self Concept
Dealing with Emotions / Stress
Setting Goals
Solving Problems
Managing Time
Clear Thinking
Identifying Work Styles
Education Opportunities
Effective Listening
Assertivness
Self Esteem
Dealing with Conflict
Setting Priorities
Decision Making
Planning
Dealing With Criticism
Identifying Interest
Why We Work
Dealing With Failure
Effective Speaking
Relating To People

14. Change Criminal Thinking

15. (Ohio Risk and Needs Assessment)
Identification
ORAS
(Ohio Risk and Needs Assessment)
High
Medium
Low

16. New Thinking! The criminal is not the victim
The criminal chooses crime
The criminal rejects society

17. Criminal and Addictive Thinking Pattern
Thinking Addiction
Victim stance Self Pity
Good Person stance Better
Unique Person stance Outstanding
Fear of Exposure Masking
Selective Effort Acting
Power to Control Deceit
Seek Excitement Self Pleasure

18. The Christopher Columbus Style of Program Design
When he set out… He didn’t know where he was going. When he got there… He didn’t know where he was. When he got back… He didn’t know where he had been.

19. Evidence Based – What does it mean?
There are different forms of evidence:
The lowest form is anecdotal evidence; stories, opinions, testimonials, case studies, etc., but it often makes us feel good.
The highest form is empirical evidence – research, data, results from controlled studies, etc., but sometimes it doesn’t make us feel good.

20. Evidence Based – What does it mean? Con’t
To understand what works in reducing recidivism you first have to understand the factors that are correlated with criminal conduct. So, what are the major risk/need factors?

21. Evidenced Based – What does it mean, con’t
Major Set of Risk/Need Factors
Antisocial/procriminal attitudes, values, beliefs and
cognitive-emotional states
Cognitive Emotional States:
Rage
Anger
Defiance
Criminal Identity

22. Identifying Procriminal Attitudes, Values and Beliefs
What to listen for:
Negative expression about the law
Negative expression about conventional institution, values, rules, & procedures; including authority
Negative expressions about self-management of behavior; including problem solving ability
Negative attitudes toward self and one’s ability to achieve through conventional means
Lack of empathy and sensitivity toward others

23. Evidence Based – What does it mean? Con’t
Identifying Procriminal Attitudes, Values & Beliefs Procriminal sentiments are what people think, not how people think; they comprise the content of thought, not the skills of thinking.

24. Definitely NOT Criminogenic Needs
Some so called “theories” we have come across
“Been there done that ”
“Offenders lack creativity”
“Offenders need to get back to nature”
“Offenders lack discipline”
“Offenders lack organizational skills”
“Offenders have low self-esteem”

25. So called theories, con’t
“Offenders need to change their diet”
“Treat them as babies & dress them in diapers”
“We just want them to be happy”
“Offenders (females) need to learn to put on makeup & dress better”
“Male offenders need to get in touch with their feminine side”

26. Global Priority Attitude Hard Work Honesty Listening Goals Saving
Responsibility
Patience
Generosity
Conflict

28. Thank you!!

29. Dr. Eddie Lancaster Alabama Department of Corrections
301 South Ripley Street
Montgomery, Al
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