1. Residential Drug Abuse Program (RDAP)
Dr. Wanda O’Bryant
Psychology Treatment Programs Coordinator
Central Office – Washington, DC
North Central Region

2. BOP Commitment
The Bureau is committed to providing high- quality, evidence- based psychology programs to all inmates in need of these services.
The Bureau has chosen the cognitive- behavioral therapy (CBT) as its theoretical model because of its proven effectiveness with inmate populations.
Per CBT model, a person’s feelings and behaviors are influenced by his or her perceptions and core beliefs. By helping inmates perceive events objectively and modify their irrational beliefs, they may become more successful in achieving pro- social goals.

3. Drug Programs The BOP offers several drug abuse treatment programs:
Drug Abuse Education Course (offered at every facility)
The Non-Residential Drug Abuse Treatment Program (offered at every facility)
The Residential Drug Abuse Treatment Program (RDAP)
Drug Programs

4. 87 RDAPs are available at 77 locations
87 RDAPs are available at 77 locations Spanish-language RDAPs are now available. 3- programs are dual-diagnosis (substance use + mental disorder) 1- program is for inmates with serious medical issues (USMCFP Springfield) In FY 2016, 17,848 inmates participated in RDAP, 16,641 (FY 2017) According to TRIAD study, male inmates who completed RDAP were 15% less likely to relapse and 16% less like to be arrested than other inmates; female inmates were 18% less likely to relapse or be re-arrested.

5. RDAP Program Admission
Upon referral, staff will review an inmate’s Central File and other collateral sources of documentation to determine if:
• There is sufficient time remaining on the inmate’s sentence, ordinarily 24 months.
• There is documentation available to verify the inmate’s use of specific drugs, including alcohol.
• There is verification that can establish a pattern of substance abuse or dependence.
• The inmate can complete all of the components of the RDAP; e.g., is able to participate in community transition drug abuse treatment.
• Inmates must sign an agreement to participate.

6. RDAP is a minimum of 500 hours. Has a duration of 9 to 12 months.
To successfully complete the RDAP, inmates must complete each of the following components:
1. Unit-Based Component.
RDAP is a minimum of 500 hours.
Has a duration of 9 to 12 months.
Half a day programming.
Unit-based treatment model of a Modified Therapeutic Community (MTC)
2. Follow-Up Services.
3. Transitional Drug Abuse Treatment (TDAT) component (Community Treatment)

7. Placement in RDAP
The Drug Abuse Program Coordinator decides whether to place inmates in RDAP based on the admission criteria.
Interviews will be conducted based on the inmate’s proximity to release.
The DAPC will conduct an interview and use his or her psychological training to form a clinical judgment to determine if an inmate has a substance use diagnosis.

8. Early Release Procedures Under 18 U.S.C. § 3621(e)
Inmates may be eligible for early release by a period not to exceed twelve months:
Sufficient time remaining on sentence (ordinarily 24 months)
Documentation verifying abuse of drugs and/or alcohol within 12 months prior to arrest for current offense
Verification to establish a diagnosis of substance use disorder, as defined by the American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual
Inmate is able to complete all phases of the program, including community transition treatment
Inmates with disqualifying convictions but documented substance abuse disorders may still participate in the program, but will not receive an early release benefit (about 18% in
FY 2016)

9. Not elIgibles (1) Immigration and Customs Enforcement detainees;
(2) Pretrial inmates;
(3) Contractual boarders (for example, State or military inmates);
(4) Inmates who have a prior felony or misdemeanor conviction within the ten years prior to the date of sentencing for their current commitment for:
(i) Homicide (including deaths caused by recklessness, but not including deaths caused by negligence or justifiable homicide);
(ii) Forcible rape;
(iii) Robbery;
(iv) Aggravated assault;
(v) Arson;
(vi) Kidnaping; or
(vii) An offense that by its nature or conduct involves sexual abuse offenses committed upon minors…
Summary: Inmates whose prior felony or misdemeanor convictions (for the offenses listed above) were imposed more than 10 years prior to the date of sentencing for the current commitment are no longer precluded from early release.
**In blue Rules Language changes May 2016 to Program Statement Early Release Procedures.

10. Not Eligible: (5) Inmates who have a current felony conviction for…
(i) An offense that has as an element, the actual, attempted, or threatened use of physical force against the person or property of another; (ii) An offense that involved the carrying, possession, or use of a firearm or other dangerous weapon or explosives (including any explosive material or explosive device); (iii) An offense that, by its nature or conduct, presents a serious potential risk of physical force against the person or property of another; or (iv) An offense that, by its nature or conduct, involves sexual abuse offenses committed upon minors; (6) Inmates who have been convicted of an attempt, conspiracy, or solicitation to commit an underlying offense listed in previous slide (4) and/or the above (5) of this section… Summary: This language narrowed the language to preclude only those inmates whose conviction involved direct knowledge of the underlying criminal activity and who either participated in or directed the underlying criminal activity. Inmates who were previously found ineligible for having committed an offense which involved an underlying offense listed in paragraphs (b)(4) or (b)(5) of 28 C.F.R. § may be eligible for early release now, depending on the nature of their offenses.

11. INELIGIBLES and…. (7) Inmates who previously received an early release under 18 U.S.C. § 3621(e). Following completion of the three components of rdap, inmates found eligible for early release may receive early release based upon the length of their sentence: MONTHS OF LESS = NO MORE THAN 6 MONTHS MONTHS = NO MORE THAN 9 MONTHS 37 MONTHS OR MORE = NO MORE THAN 12 MONTHS

12. Each RDAP phase follows a clearly defined structure
Each RDAP phase follows a clearly defined structure. Inmate movement through phases is based on his/her progress as determined by the inmate’s treatment team.
Phase I
Orientation and Rational Thinking
Phase II
Criminal Lifestyles
Living with others
Lifestyle Balance
Phase III
Recovery Maintenance
Transition
Treatment Phases

13. Treatment Journals Orientation Rational Thinking Criminal Lifestyles
Living with others
Lifestyle Balance
Recovery Maintenance
Transition

14. HOUSING UNITS

15. Program Incentives Tangible incentives. Financial: up to $120.
Early release benefits if qualified.

16. Additional mental health programs
Challenge
Penitentiary program with the mission of providing treatment for inmates with drug abuse and/or mental disorders. Consists of a core program and two specialized treatment tracks for drug abuse and mental illness. Program is 9-12 months.
Challenge is available at almost all high security institutions.
Resolve
Trauma treatment program that consists of two primary components: psycho-education workshop and nonresidential program for trauma-related disorders. Available at almost all female institutions, and at FCI Danbury and the ADX for male inmates.
BRAVE (Bureau Rehabilitation and Values Enhancement )
Intensive, cognitive-behavioral, residential rehabilitation program for medium security inmates. Inmates must be 32 years or younger, first time federal offender, and have a sentence of 60 months or more. Program is 6 months and available at FCI Beckley and FCI Victorville.
Step Down
Treatment for inmates with serious mental illness. Available at USP Atlanta, FCI Butner and USP Allenwood.

17. More programs
STAGES (Steps Toward Awareness, Growth, and Emotional Strength )
Treatment for inmates with personality disorders. Available at FCI Terre Haute and USP Florence.
Skills
Treatment for cognitively impaired offenders available at FCI Coleman and FCI Danbury.
Sex Offender Programs
The Residential program designed for high risk sexual offenders (ordinarily, inmates with multiple sex offenses, or a history of contact sexual offenses).
The Non-Residential program is designed for low to moderate risk sexual offenders.

18. Thanks ! Psychology Treatment Programs Dr. Wanda O’Bryant
North Central Regional Office
400 State Ave. Suite 800
Kansas City, KS