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7-2 Final Project Milestone Three: Draft of Aftercare Plan

Aftercare Plan When an inmate is released from jail or prison, the aftercare plan becomes critical. The same goes for a victim of trauma or a nonviolent criminal. The United States has a serious problem with recidivism due to the high rate at which criminals are released from prison. In order to decrease rates of repeat criminal behavior, aftercare programs are developed. Offenders often have low educational and occupational attainment and substance abuse problems. U.S. recidivism rates have led many to write off ex-offenders as hopeless, so it's crucial that we develop aftercare programs that actively combat this trend. The Second Chance Act Statewide Adult Recidivism Reduction Strategic Plan Implementation Program FY 2016 Competitive Grant Announcement (2016), for example, gives state, local, and tribal governments and non- profit organizations the green light to work towards this end by funding the development of recidivism reduction strategies. With so many aftercare alternatives out there, it's crucial to be well-versed in the resources, connections, and processes necessary to enroll a client in the appropriate program(s). Non-Violent offenders Drug offences, theft, and other offences that do not involve physical violence often fall under the category of "non-violent offenders." Addiction is a common factor in nonviolent crime, and this holds true whether or not the offender has received treatment for his or her addiction while behind bars have entered a residential treatment center with an emphasis on aftercare to reduce the likelihood of recurrence. Centre for Substance Abuse Treatment (2005) suggests intensive supervision, including frequent contact with supervising officers, frequent random drug testing, strict enforcement of probation or parole conditions, and community service, for the aftercare of the nonviolent offender who is struggling with addiction. When it comes to

preventing relapse, individual and group treatment in an outpatient setting are both essential (Centre for Substance Abuse Treatment, 2005). There has to be at least one group session per week and three individual sessions per week. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy should be included in individual therapy because it shares three core assumptions with other forms of treatment: cognition impacts behavior; cognition can be monitored and controlled; and the intended change in behavior may be effected via changes in cognition. According to Melemis, S. M., (2015), the goal of relapse prevention is to help people learn to recognize the warning signs of relapse, develop coping mechanisms, seek help when necessary, and practice self-care in order to reduce the likelihood that they will return to substance abuse. Plans for preventing relapse should include instruct patients in avoiding the situations and people who triggered their drug use (Second Chance, 2016). Violent Offenders Because of the risk they pose to the public, violent criminals also need close monitoring. Depending on the severity of their crime, violent offenders need round-the-clock monitoring, which is why programs like Halfway Houses and Therapeutic Communities (as described by Jason and colleagues 2015) are so important. Constant drug testing and intensive monitoring for six months under probation or parole, depending on the nature of the offence recorded (Second Chance, 2016). Requiring the offender to get permission before doing things like leaving town, living in limited regions, and changing jobs, and prohibiting the offender from interacting with particular people like other offenders. The perpetrator would need rigorous counselling that focuses mostly on the offender's mental health. After receiving outpatient therapy, they were able to both use and avoid these cues. Because of the risk they pose to the public, violent criminals also need close

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monitoring. Depending on the severity of their crime, violent offenders need round-the-clock monitoring, which is why programs like Halfway Houses and Therapeutic Communities (as described by Jason and colleagues 2015) are so important. Constant drug testing and intensive monitoring for six months under probation or parole, depending on the nature of the offence recorded (Second Chance, 2016). Requiring the offender to get permission before doing things like leaving town, living in limited regions, and changing jobs, and prohibiting the offender from interacting with particular people like other offenders. The perpetrator would need rigorous counselling that focuses mostly on the offender's mental health. ambulatory care for (Second Chance, 2016). Trauma Victim A trauma victim is someone who has suffered a major crime at the hands of an offender and is now dealing with the psychological fallout of that event. Victims of trauma need to have access to counselling and financial aid as part of any aftercare strategy. Chard and Gilman (2005) state that trauma sufferers fulfil diagnostic criteria for PTSD. Therefore, CBT's tried-and-true models, including as extended exposure, cognitive processing therapy, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, and stress inoculation training, are advised for both adults and children. Due to the scarcity of victim resources and the finite nature of insurance payouts, it is in the victim's best interest to pursue some type of financial aid or civil litigation. Victims who cannot afford medical treatment may be eligible for health insurance via the Department of Health and Human Services (Second Chance, 2016). Conclusion

Finally, it is clear that aftercare is essential for both violent and nonviolent criminals and trauma victims in order to reduce the likelihood of either group returning to criminal behavior or the victim developing long-term psychological difficulties. Offenders' successful reintegration into society may be aided by selecting the most appropriate choices for each demographic. The mental health industry and law enforcement work together to keep the public safe (Second Chance, 2016).

References Second Chance Act Statewide Adult Recidivism Reduction Strategic Plan Implementation Program FY 2016 Competitive Grant Announcement. (2016). Mena Report. Retrieved from http://ezproxy.snhu.edu/login?url=https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx? direct=true&db=edsbig&AN=edsbig.A462113832&site=eds-live&scope=site Beal, D. G. (2013). Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT). Salem Press Encyclopedia of Health. Retrieved from http://ezproxy.snhu.edu/login? url=https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx? direct=true&db=ers&AN=93871842&site=eds-live&scope=site Carney, F. L. (1977). Outpatient treatment of the aggressive offender. American Journal of Psychotherapy, 31(2), 265–274. Retrieved from http://ezproxy.snhu.edu/login? url=https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=psyh&AN=1978-06079- 001&site=ehost-live&scope=site Center for Substance Abuse Treatment. (2005). Substance Abuse Treatment for Adults in the Criminal Justice System. Rockville (MD): Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services

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Administration (US). Retrieved from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK64141/#_NBK64141_pubdet_ Chard, K. M., & Gilman, R. (2005). Counseling trauma victims: 4 brief therapies meet the test. Current Psychiatry. 4(8). 50-63. Retrieved from https://www.mdedge.com/psychiatry/article/60392/counseling-trauma-victims-4- brieftherapies-meet-test Jason, L. A., Olson, B. D., & Harvey, R. (2015). Evaluating Alternative Aftercare Models for ExOffenders. Journal of drug issues, 45(1), 53-68. Melemis, S. M.(2015). Relapse Prevention and the Five Rules of Recovery. The Yale journal of biology and medicine, 88(3), 325-32 Texas Department of Criminal Justice. (n.d.). Parole Division: Specialized Programs. Retrieved from https://www.tdcj.state.tx.us/divisions/pd/specialized_programs.html .

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