The Federal Bureau of Prison`s Sexual Offender Treatment and

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The Federal Bureau of Prison's Sexual
Offender Treatment and Management
Programs
Bruce W. Cameron,, M.S.,, LPC-S,, LSOTP,CAS
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Federal Bureau of Prisons
Dallas, Texas
Child Pornography / Child Abuse Images
• Production of child pornography
• Distribution or possession of child pornography
Transportation for Illegal Sexual Activity
• Sexual Trafficking
• Travel to engage in sexual activity with a minor
• Use of internet to engage in sexual activity with a minor
Sex Abuse crimes that occur on federal lands or in areas under federal jurisdiction
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Reservations
Military bases
National Parks
District of Columbia
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Bureau Sex Offender Population
Percentage of Bureau’s total population of Percentage of Bureau
s total population of designated inmates:
• Current Sex Offense Conviction: 3%
• Current or Prior Sex Offense Conviction: 10%
Prior Sex Offense Conviction 10%
Bureau Sex Offender Population
(In Custody)
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July 2012 = 21,717
thousands
2.5
2
1.5
1
0.5
0
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
% of Population
Current or prior sex offense conviction
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Bureau Sex Offender Population
Includes inmates with prior sex offense convictions
Approximately 14,000 offenders in 2008
Gender
Female = .85%
Male = 99.15%
Age
Average = 41
Min = 16
Max = 89
M 8
Citizenship
US = 81%
Non – US = 19%
Bureau Sex Offender Population
(In Custody ‐ July 2012)
14,000
243
12,000
Female
Offenders
10,000
8,000
6,000
11,562
4,000
6809
2,000
2767
0
Low
Medium
High
Security Level
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SCR: Sex Offenders Arriving at RRC
90
80
70
60
50
40
80
30
20
52
37
39
2011 Q1
Q2
60
62
Q4
2012 Q1
10
0
Q3
Q2
SCR: Sex Offenders Arriving at RRC
(by security level)
Low
Medium
High
90
6
80
70
60
50
40
330
5
13
7
4
1
13
20
10
3
23
23
10
8
31
38
44
50
51
2012 Q1
Q2
0
2011 Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
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Sex Offender Recidivism Risk
Releasing to RRC in South Central Region
Since July 2010
90
80
Sex
x Offenders
70
60
50% of SO Inmates did not qualify for a STATIC score
79
8
84
71
54
48
50
40
30
20
10
15
4
7
3
3
6
7
0
‐2
‐1
0
1
2
3
4
5
Static 99 Scores
Federal Sexual Offenders
Median Sentence Length
Child Pornography Convictions
• 1996: 15 months
• 2006: 60 months
Sexual Abuse Convictions
• 1996: 40 months
• 2006: 70 months
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Federal Internet Sex Offenders
Demographic Characteristics
• 80% of child pornography offenders have no prior felony convictions
• 75% of Internet sexual transportation offenders have no prior felony convictions
• Median age of child pornography offenders: 42
• Over half of child pornography offenders has at least some college
Walsh Act requires: • 6 SOMPs & 6 SOTPs
• Bureau elected to co‐site these programs at same institutions
• SOTP is a program component offered at all SOMPs
Eight sites in 2012
(p
)
SOTP (provided at all SOMP Institutions)
• FMC Devens (residential)
• Non‐residential treatment at all SOMPs
FCI Butner ‐ Commitment & Treatment Program (Civil Commitments)
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BOP: SOMP/SOTP Sites
DEV
ELK
ENG
MAR
TCP
PET
BUT
SEA
MNA
Sex Offender Mgt Programs
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FCI Marion (Medium)
FCI Marianna (Medium)
FCI Petersburg (Medium)
USP Tucson (High)
FCI Seagoville (Low)
FCI Englewood (Low)
FCI Elkton (Low)
FMC Devens (Medical) (also has SOTP)
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Sex Offender Treatment Programs
Two levels of treatment – SOTP‐R & NR
Placement in SOTP‐R or NR based on formal risk assessment (agency decision)
All treatment is voluntary
Participants may “graduate” from NR to R if clinically indicated & if inmate volunteers
Sex Offender Treatment Programs
SOTP‐R: Residential High Intensity Program R id i l h i i
• Residential housing unit
• 12 –18+ months
• Groups 3x / week
SOTP‐NR: Non‐Residential Moderate Intensity Pgm
• General population
• 9 – 12 months
• Groups 2x / week
• Low to moderate risk cases
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Core: Psychoeducational Modules
Basic Cognitive Skills
• Criminal thinking or criminal lifestyle
• Problems in emotional self management
• Interpersonal skills deficits
Rational Self Counseling
• Albert Ellis, Maxie Maultsby
Rational Self Analysis
• Journaling
• Corrective feedback from the therapist or group
Program Phases
Phase I – Readiness
• Benefits of treatment
• Distortions in thinking make it impossible for them to take an honest look at their sexual behavior
• Each participant is assessed and an individualized treatment plan is developed
Phase II – Treatment
• Structured psychoeducational programs and discussion groups
• Feedback on behaviors and distorted thinking
• Positive support and recognition of progress towards treatment goals
Phase III ‐ Transition & Aftercare
• Prepares participants for release to the community or to return to general population.
• Expected to demonstrate continued positive behavior and remain involved in treatment programming upon their return to general population and during community programming (RRC)
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SOMP Management Targets
Risk Management
• Treatment (Residential or Non
Treatment (Residential or Non‐Residential)
Residential)
• Specialized Correctional Management
• Discharge Reports
Population Management
SOMP Population Management
• Approximately 40% of population at SOMP institutions are sex offenders
• High risk (for recidivism) cases are prioritized for SOMP placement
• Concentrating sex offenders at SOMPs affords maximum proximity to trained clinical and correctional staff
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Commitment and Treatment Program (CTP)
• FCI Butner (former SOTP for sentenced inmates)
• Treatment services for post‐sentence detained and civilly committed sex offenders
Sex Offender Treatment Programs
Community Treatment Services
• Inmates completing the SOTP
NR and the SOTP R are expected to Inmates completing the SOTP‐NR and the SOTP‐R are expected to participate in community treatment services
• Community treatment services are group or individual sessions
 outpatient basis
 by a contracted treatment provider
 while in RRC and on home confinement
• To be eligible for community treatment services, the inmate must have a To be eligible for community treatment services the inmate must have a RRC placement of no less than 90 days
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SCR: Sex Offenders Electing to Participate in SOMP/SOTP
(July 2010 to July 2012)
700
621
600
500
400
300
2.5%
200
100
16
0
No
Yes
SCR: Sex Offenders Referred for an Evaluation or Treatment in the RRC
600
559
500
400
300
200
12.4%
100
79
0
No
Yes
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SCR: SOMP/SOTP?
Average Age
46
45
45
44
43
42.2
4
42
41
40
Did Not Program
Did Program
SCR: Family/Community Connections
Percentage of Group
90%
82 1%
82.1%
80%
70%
60%
50%
40%
330%
20%
None of these inmates elected to participate in SOTP/SOMP
17.9%
10%
0%
Minimal to None
Average to Good
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SCR: Living Skills
Percentage of Group
47.6%
50%
40%
30%
20%
36.8%
None of these inmates elected to participate in SOTP/SOMP
15.6%
10%
0%
Poor
Average
Good
SCR: Correctional Program Participation
Percentage of Group
50%
40%
30%
44.3%
%
None of these inmates elected to participate in SOTP/SOMP
34.5%
21.2%
20%
10%
0%
Poor
Average
Good
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Residential Behavior Contract
Inmate: ________________________________ Registration #: _____________
St ff M b it
i b h i t t Staff Member witnessing behavior contract: _________________________________
Due to my conviction for a crime which falls in the category of a sex offense, I understand that additional security and accountability measures may be imposed on me while a resident of a facility that falls under the operational control of the Bureau of Prisons. To promote accountability and personal responsibility, staff routinely search the living areas of all inmates. The Bureau of Prisons Community Corrections Manager has established that, for the specified inmates, contraband includes items which may be used established that for the specified inmates contraband includes items which may be used to further a program participant’s sexual deviance (see below). Possession of these items by these inmates will result in disciplinary action, which may include revocation of supervision, extension of the period of supervision, or placement in a jail/prison setting. The following items are considered contraband for all identified inmates, as items constituting sexual risk factors (i.e., have the potential to contribute to future sexual offending):
Residential Behavior Contract
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Any type of pornographic or sexually explicit material such as photographs, drawings, and written materials;
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Any photograph or “cut‐out” from any publication of a nude or partially nude adult or child;
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Pictures/drawings of nude or partially nude adults and/or children;
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Any sexual apparatus or paraphernalia;
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Any publication or photograph depicting physical abuse or sexual violence;
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Any obvious collection of photographs, pictures, or drawings depicting any individuals in sexually explicit or suggestive poses or situations; to include publications whose primary focus is the display of children for any purpose.
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Residential Behavior Contract
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Any material that depicts, describes, or encourages activities which may lead to violence, sexual crimes, or exploitation; and, o
Any other material that, in the opinion of staff, is considered to have the potential to contribute to future sexual offending behavior.
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Any written material, song lyrics, journal entries, published materials that contain erotica considered to have the potential to contribute to future sexual offending behavior.
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No contact by any means (written, verbal, computer, in person, messages delivered No contact by any means (written verbal computer in person messages delivered by others) with any victim (including those victims with whom you avoided prosecution) unless previously approved by the Bureau of Prisons.
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Any behavior or interaction that is sexually inappropriate will be addressed by both the designated facility and the Bureau of Prisons.
Residential Behavior Contract
In addition the following additional accountability and security precautions may be imposed on me while in this program depending on the circumstances surrounding my case:
Shall register as a sex offender with local and county law enforcement in the jurisdiction in which I reside within 10 days of arrival at the Residential Re‐Entry Center. Registration may be required by USPO or court order regardless of designated placement. Registration will be in accordance with established laws and regulations of the jurisdiction of placement.
Shall not reside with any child under the age of 18 or have contact with any child under the age of 18 without prior approval of the Bureau of Prisons. Contact with natural or adoptive children must be strictly monitored by RRC staff or a treatment provider in the community trained in the management of Sex Offenders. 16
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Residential Behavior Contract
Will report any incidental contact with a minor to RRC staff immediately.
Agree to report any incidents of Anger, Frustration or hostility to RRC Staff immediately.
Shall not go to or loiter around or near school yards, parks, playgrounds, arcades, or any other places primarily used by children under the age of 18, to include restaurants with playgrounds. This should include all nurseries, child care facilities, to include child care areas of churches or meeting locations. This may be further broken down by groups: Less than 5 years of Age, 5‐12 years of age, 12‐15 years of age, 15‐18 years of age.
Shall participate in Sex offender Evaluations and Treatment as directed by the Bureau of Prisons, to h ll
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include polygraph or PPG. Refusal to submit will be considered the same as an admission of guilt.
Shall not have any internet access or frequent any place who has internet access available to its patrons. To include; libraries, internet cafes, book stores, etc. Supervised Internet access for job search is to be approved by the facility staff, notification to proposed employers will include prohibited internet access. Residential Behavior Contract
Will not utilize any mobile communication device with internet capabilities. (i.e., Blackberry, cell phone, etc.)
Will not frequent any place whose primary purpose is to serve alcoholic beverages will Will not frequent any place whose primary purpose is to serve alcoholic beverages, will not consume any alcoholic beverage or illegal substance.
Will not frequent any establishment or location showing sexually explicit shows, movies, bars, restaurants, strip clubs, gentlemen’s clubs.
Conditions imposed by the court of jurisdiction.
Additional security and accountability restrictions may be imposed by the Bureau of Prisons or the Facility staff. These additional measures are:
I understand that failure to abide by the additional conditions stated above or the rules and regulations of the facility and the Federal Bureau of Prisons may result in disciplinary action.
Resident Name and Signature: ____________________________ Date: __________
Staff Witness Name and Signature: ___________________________________________
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Contracting Opportunities
BOP soliciting for community sex offender services for the first time
Houston, Oklahoma, Midland, Pending Dallas/FW, New Orleans
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Ongoing posts throughout the year
Best Value and LPTA contract types
Looking for best combination of price and services
FBO.gov
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Email: [email protected]
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