Geo Group Continuum of Care

he GEO Continuum of Care is enhanced in-custody offender rehabilitation programming, including cognitive behavioral treatment, integrated with post–release support services. OffenderRehabilitation_img1 COC_In-Custody_v2_img4 30,000+ 30,000+ Daily Participating in Evidence Based programming Worldwide COC_In-Custody_v2_img3 12,000 GEDs In the past ten years, GEO has awarded more than 12,000 GEDs through the company’s in-prison academic programs COC_In-Custody_v2_img2 73,000 Inmates Over the last decade, approximately 73,000 inmates have achieved completion certificates from a variety of GEO vocational programs. COC_In-Custody_v2_img1 110,000 Inmates Through GEO’s treatment services, over 110,000 inmates have completed substance abuse and therapeutic programs in the last decade. In-Custody Programming Starting programming while individuals are in-custody and transitioning to community-based programs upon release, facilitates consistency in treatment and promotes effectiveness in reducing recidivism. The goal of the in-custody evidence-based programming is to facilitate a successful transition to life at home, continue their treatment at a day reporting center, and maximize the impact of programs delivered to reduce recidivism. After assessing risks and needs of inmates in the jail or prison and initiating programming while in-custody, the transition to a community-based program is seamless and behavior change is expedited. WhoWeAreHeaderImg Academic Programming Vocational Programming Cognitive Behavioral Treatment Programs Faith-Based Services Substance Abuse Post-Release Support Services Through the GEO Continuum of Care we offer a nationwide capability to treat and support culturally unique, vulnerable populations through intensive in-custody, residential, and community-based treatment and support services.The GEO approach offers programs tailored to pretrial, parole, probation, in-custody populations and those involved in immigration proceedings. The programs vary from in-custody and intensive residential treatment, to community-based correctional services and day reporting centers. WhoWeAreHeaderImg Transition Planning Case Management Post-Release Support GEO has implemented a number of unique and innovative programs: Australia’s Ravenhall Correctional Centre Delivering GEO Continuum of Care OffenderRehabilitation_img5 Ravenhall Correctional Centre is redefining the role of prisons through the delivery of the GEO Continuum of Care services provided by The GEO Group. The Department of Justice in the State of Victoria, Australia awarded the project to design, build, finance, and manage Ravenhall Correctional Centre to the GEO Consortium in September 2014. The new Ravenhall Correctional Centre provides unprecedented levels of in-prison and post-release programs aimed at reducing recidivism and helping individuals reintegrate into society. The centre and GEO will have a unified commitment to providing new approaches to reducing recidivism. Key features of centre include a 75-bed Forensic Mental Health Unit and a 25-bed Close Supervision Unit, allowing for the safe and effective management of prisoners with mental health disorders and challenging behaviors; intensive evidence-based programs including the innovative use of in-cell IT-delivered programming; and collaborative partnerships with community based organizations to assist with the successful reintegration of individuals into society. Construction of the 1,300-bed facility began in early 2015 and was completed in late-2017. McFarland Gender Responsive Programs OffenderRehabilitation_img4 GEO and the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation signed a contract in 2014 to reopen the GEO-owned McFarland Community Reentry Facility located in McFarland, CA. The facility houses female inmates and is designed to provide enhanced rehabilitation and recidivism reduction programs designed specifically for women. Implementing the GEO Continuum of Care model, the McFarland facility provides enhanced rehabilitation and recidivism reduction programs, including evidence-based cognitive behavioral treatment, GED and Adult Basic Education, Life Skills programs and inmate work and training programs. GEO partnered with internationally recognized gender responsive consultants to implement the gender-specific programming. The goals are to provide a safe environment where female inmates are treated with dignity, respect, and receive effective gender-responsive services. The women are provided treatment and services that increase their chances for successful reintegration into their communities upon release. Unique Transition Case Manager Approach at Graceville Correctional Facility OffenderRehabilitation_img3 Graceville Correctional Facility has implemented an intensive case management program to facilitate successful inmate transition to the community. Each inmate within 12 months of release is matched with a highly skilled case manager. In bi-weekly one-on-one cognitive behavior sessions, the pair work on lowering criminological needs and transition planning. Inmates are first assessed based on their risk index, or “Risk to Recidivate”. Individual needs and goals are determined from the results of the assessment to develop their transition case plan. This is a pilot program for GEO Continuum of Care that began in July 2015. Marcey Watson, Classification Manager and the supervisor of the Transition Case Managers, believes this approach will be implemented in other facilities due to the postive impact it is having at Graceville. The facility has had an increase in positive behavior and inmates have called back after their release to let the facility know of the success they’re experiencing in the community due to their participation in the program. Ms. Watson expressed how wonderful it is to be involved in this Continuum of Care pilot that allows them to contribute to inmates’ transition into the community. “We’re giving the inmates the tools they need to be successful and it will reduce recidivism. We are very excited to be a part of this program.”