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Luther JessieDivision Director, Project PrideEast Bay Community Recovery Project
ADP Conference October 13, 2010
Working with the California Departmentof Corrections and Rehabilitation
Working with the California Departmentof Corrections and Rehabilitation
Real Life Experience with Female Criminal Justice
Clients
Real Life Experience with Female Criminal Justice
Clients
Project Pride founded in 1994
Co mingling of criminal justice clients with those who self referred has always been an issue
Historically, rules were based on the most restrictive, thereby ensuring compliance across the board
How Change Became Possible
How Change Became Possible
Communication of Project Pride’s mission and an unfaltering belief in it was key
If you don’t ask, you don’t know the answer
If you don’t get an acceptable answer, keep communicating
The California Department of Corrections and
Rehabilitation
The California Department of Corrections and
Rehabilitation
Was responsible for 70% of Project Pride’s census
However, their rules were applied to 100% of our women and children
Many restrictions, though seemingly necessary, were ready to be challenged
What CDCR Does WellWhat CDCR Does Well
Screening the women before they enter treatment
The women referred to Project Pride did not present, at least immediately, with acute mental health symptoms
The women referred did not have a history of violent behavior
Challenges Faced with CDCR
Challenges Faced with CDCR
Getting approval to help the women advance their rehabilitationAccess to educational resourcesSleeping arrangements Enrichment activities - OutingsPsychiatric care when symptoms
became acuteChild enrichment support
Working out a Good Working out a Good Relationship with CDCRRelationship with CDCR
Working out a Good Working out a Good Relationship with CDCRRelationship with CDCR
Meet Regularly
Be Knowledgeable of the Directives, and the Contractual Obligations
Be Prepared to Negotiate
Overcoming ObstaclesOvercoming Obstacles
Project Pride staff has demonstrated resiliency
Communicating priorities clearly is key
Both sides have to be invested in finding a solution
Knowing who to talk to is also very important
Recommendations - (the same as Dr. Zweben’s)
Recommendations - (the same as Dr. Zweben’s)Select appropriate evidence-based practices;
avoid “pick from this list” approach
Beware of rigid adherence to a model or EBP at the expense of individualized treatment planning
Carefully investigate whether appropriate services are available
Eliminate barriers to medication use for psychiatric or addictive disorders
Acknowledge that tx requires building capacity for independence; avoid excess restrictions not required for public safety