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| SVORI Grantee: Nevada Department of Corrections |
| SVORI website |
http://www.doc.nv.gov/programs/ghp.php |
| Data management system |
The site is in the process of creating a SVORI database/tracking system. Data from NDOC’s Offender Management system and Parole and Probation’s (P&P) OTIS system will be included to create a comprehensive database to be used throughout the program. |
| Local evaluation planned |
A researcher from the University of Nevada Las Vegas is conducting the local evaluation |
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| TARGET POPULATION |
| Population type |
Male and female adults and juveniles |
| Number of targeted prisoners |
201+ |
| Inclusion criteria |
Ages 14–35 at the time of release; convicted of category A or B felony OR repeat offender with a history of violence, weapon-related crime, and/or gang activity (drug offenders included if offender also has criminal history, sex offenders included if victim is adult of opposite sex); eligible for parole between November 2003 and June 2006; eligible for parole on last and final sentence; and no INS detainers or felony holds from other States |
| Exclusion criteria |
Sex offenders |
| Pre-release facilities |
All State prisons (any of the State’s prisons, 10 conservation camps, or the State restitution center) |
| Post-release faclities |
Southern Nevada (Clark, Lincoln, Nye, and Esmeralda counties) |
| Participation |
Mandatory once enrolled |
| Legal release status |
All participants are under parole supervision |
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| PROGRAM ORGANIZATION AND SERVICES |
| Steering committee |
Advisory Board |
| Post-release reentry autority |
NV DOC |
| Number of phases |
3 |
| Phase 1: Institutional Services |
| Duration: |
6–12 months |
| Assessments: |
LSI-R |
| Components/services offered within phase: |
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Selection Committee meets monthly to decide which prisoners who meet the eligibility criteria to include in the program through file reviews |
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Enrolled male participants transfer to Southern Desert Correctional Facility to receive SVORI programming |
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Female participants receive SVORI services at two of three participating female facilities |
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Individual treatment plans for institutional programming developed |
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SVORI-specific curricula provided |
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Reentry plan developed with assistance from Reentry Planning Committee (composed of the Reentry Coordinator, Reentry Case Managers, NDOC psychologists, representatives of partner agencies, and P&P officer) |
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Participant and family members included in reentry planning |
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Mandatory classes include Victim Empathy, Criminal Thinking Errors, Project Metamorphosis, Life Skills, Personal Growth, Change Plan, and Relapse Prevention |
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Specific targeted services include, as needed, education, mental health, individual and group counseling, medical and dental services, job training, substance abuse treatment, registration for Selective Service, development of child support payment plans, assistance with obtaining identification documents, anger management, health education, money management, parenting skills training, and interactive journaling |
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| Coordination of services: |
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Reentry Case Managers coordinate service provision for individual participants; Reentry Planning Committee includes institutional and community service providers; and Reentry Coordinator oversees and promotes coordination of services throughout the duration of the program (pre- and post-release) |
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| Phase 2: Community-Based Transitional Services |
| Duration: |
12 months |
| Assessments: |
LSI-R reassessment at approximately 9 months post-release; Division of Parole and Probation’s instrument may be administered to determine risk to the community and necessary supervision level |
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Release to the community and utilization of services identified in reentry plan |
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Reentry Court appearance at least once a month for first 6 months |
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Intensive supervision by P&P Officer and Reentry Coordinator (for at least 6 months; longer if necessary) |
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Intermediate sanctions |
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Random drug testing |
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Case management provided by P&P Reentry Social Worker |
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Victim Impact Panel (mandatory) |
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Community Accountability and Support Committee (composed of members of the Advisory Board) reviews participants’ progress and conducts a reassessment 9–12 months post-release |
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Monitoring and tracking provided by Reentry Coordinator for a total of 12 months post-release |
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Continued case management and service coordination by P&P Reentry Social Worker for up to 12 months post-release |
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Specific targeted services include, as needed, education; job training and employment services; substance abuse and mental health treatment; mentoring; violence intervention; anger management; life skills training; short-term transitional housing; medical and dental services; basic needs (e.g., transportation, clothing, food); parenting skills training; child care; child support; faith-based services; and family counseling |
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| Coordination of services: |
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Case management and service coordination provided by P&P Reentry Social Worker, who works closely with the participant's P&P Officer; 16 state-level and 31 local community partners offer participants a comprehensive, wraparound system of services, support, and criminal justice supervision. Five protocols (education, mental health, law enforcement and victims, substance abuse, and workforce development) guide service provision and coordination.Reentry Coordinator oversees and promotes coordination of services throughout duration of program. |
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P&P Reentry Social Worker and P&P Officer continue to work together while participant is in program (up to 12 months post-release) and with service providers; the Reentry Coordinator continues to monitor the participant through the end of official program participation |
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| Phase 3: Community-Based Long- Term Support |
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Indefinitely (official program participation ends 12 months post-release; however, community partners continue to provide follow-up and services for as long as the client requires services) |
| Assessments: |
No specific assessments used in this phase |
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Transition to normal parole |
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Specific targeted services include, as needed, education; job training and employment services; substance abuse and mental health treatment; mentoring; violence intervention; anger management;life skills training; housing assistance; medical and dental services; basic needs (e.g., transportation, clothing, food); parenting skills training; child care; child support; faith-based services; and family counseling |
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Nevada Department of Corrections
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| CHANGES EXPECTED AS A RESULT OF SVORI FUNDING |
| System-level changes |
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Increased cooperation and connections between the prisons and the community |
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P&P Reentry Social Workers on staff |
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Special prison unit to provide SVORI programming |
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Establishment of a Reentry Court |
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The Reentry Coordinator promotes partnerships and service linkage among community service providers |
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“One-stop shop” model that brings services to the participant prior to release and provides assistance navigating a complicated service system |
| Individual-level changes |
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Increased cooperation and connections between the prisons and the community |
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P&P Reentry Social Workers on staff |
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Special prison unit to provide SVORI programming |
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Establishment of a Reentry Court |
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The Reentry Coordinator promotes partnerships and service linkage among community service providers |
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“One-stop shop” model that brings services to the participant prior to release and provides assistance navigating a complicated service system |
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