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Rick Scott, Governor
Florida Department of Corrections
Michael D. Crews, Secretary
Education and Programs
GOAL ONEEnsure that the specific needs of female
offenders are met throughout the correctional system. |
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| 1.1 |
By August 31, 1999, establish a specific working unit within the Office of Program Services that is responsible for addressing issues, needs, policies, and programming for female offenders.
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| 1.2 |
By October 29, 1999, analyze the data and information from the Betterment Program Survey collected at all female correctional facilities to determine a base-line on existing programs and the need for programs which will address identified needs.
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| 1.3 |
By March 30, 2000, design and conduct a comprehensive needs assessment survey and analyze the results and data to determine the services and programs required to address the educational, vocational, programmatic, safety, self-development, and transition needs of female offenders.
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| 1.4 |
By January 31 of each year, submit a report to the Director of the Office of Program Services that assesses the progress made toward implementing the Operational Plan for Female Offenders based on results reported by the CMR (Compliance Monitoring Report) (see Appendix II) due January 15 and July 15 each year. Recommendations for continued progress are to be incorporated into the report.
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| 1.5 |
On an on-going basis, review and recommend amendments on current operational procedures, legislation, and rules that affect female offenders.
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| 1.6 |
Beginning January 3, 2000, on an annual basis (or as needed), key administrative staff from the Office of Program Services will meet with Wardens of Female Offender Institutions and Community Corrections Administrators to review, advise, and recommend appropriate changes to the Operational Plan for Female Offenders in order that the needs of female offenders under the custody of the department are met.
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| 1.7 |
By July 31, 2001, the DC-30 , 31, and 32 computer data screens will be reviewed and analyzed to determine the compliance of timely data entry by staff working at female correctional facilities as well as to ensure an effective system-wide, seamless delivery of programs.
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| 1.8 |
By July 31, 2001, facilitate the review of the DC-32 screen design to determine if desired information is adequately and comprehensively tracking and monitoring female offender records, program status, and completion of mandatory and other classes on an on-going basis.
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GOAL TWODevelop a continuum of programs that foster
personal growth, accountability, maturity, and value-based actions that lead to successful reintegration into society. |
| Objectives: | |
| 2.1 |
By April 7, 2000, identify the needs and methods required to support the standardized development or adaptation of programs that focus on improving family and community relationships of the incarcerated female.
Lead Units: Female Offender Program Unit & Planning and Program Services
Support Units: Wardens of Female Institutions, Majors of Work Release and Probation and Restitution Centers, and P&P Circuit Administrators
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| 2.2 |
By July 3, 2000, as mandated by Section 944.8031 of the Florida Statutes, the Bureau of Specialized Institutional Services will ensure, at a minimum, the availability of the standardized parenting curriculum for the female offenders and provide opportunities for the enhancement and continuation of mother and child relations. Compliance will be monitored by the Compliance Monitoring Report (CMR). (See Appendix II.)
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| 2.3 |
On an on-going basis, identify and recruit volunteers and interns who will perform the role of facilitators and instructors for new and existing educational and betterment programs. Compliance will be monitored by the Compliance Monitoring Report (CMR). (See Appendix II.)
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| 2.4 |
On an on-going basis, facilitate the implementation or the referral of designated classes and programs. Compliance will be monitored by the Compliance Monitoring Report (CMR). (See Appendix II.)
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| 2.5 |
On an on-going basis, implement education and betterment programs by using the action steps specified in the Program Implementation Checklist (PIC) and the Compliance Monitoring Report(CMR) (see Appendix III).
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GOAL THREEEnsure opportunities for female offenders
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develop vocational and job-related skills that support their capacity for economic freedom. |
| Objectives: | |
| 3.1 |
3.1 By June 30, 2001, female offenders will demonstrate increased knowledge, skills, and abilities for becoming successful and self-reliant citizens as measured by the pre- and post-administration of the assessment survey tool.
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| 3.2 |
By June 29, 2001, secure funding to purchase and place assessment instruments (such as Apticom) in the female reception centers to measure vocational interests, aptitudes, and basic skills which will assist in determining the individual need for:
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| 3.3 |
By January 3, 2000 and annually thereafter, monitor result of transitional public assistance programs and inter-agency partnerships to determine the employment status of released female offenders. Compliance will be monitored by the Compliance Monitoring Report (CMR). (See Appendix II.)
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| 3.4 |
By October 29, 1999, establish a partnership with the Correctional Learning Network and the STEP-Star Educational Network to incorporate appropriate distance learning programming to address adult education, work force development, and adult literacy needs of the female offender. Compliance will be monitored by the Compliance Monitoring Report (CMR). (See Appendix II.)
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| 3.5 |
By August 31, 2000, develop a local, community corrections resource manual to include, but not be limited to information on such subjects as: employment opportunities, housing, transportation, child care, health services, social services, etc. Compliance will be monitored by the Compliance Monitoring Report (CMR). (See Appendix II.)
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| 3.6 |
By November 24, 1999, appoint a work group to evaluate institutional female offender job assignments and make recommendations for the possible creation of additional assignments which provide marketable job skills. Additional assignment may include: under supervision, a mature, educated female offenders may be trained to tutor, instruct, and/or facilitate literacy, academic and betterment programs. Compliance will be monitored by the Compliance Monitoring Report (CMR). (See Appendix II.)
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