Behavior Management System For Residential Programs Jason Varney

Behavior Management System For Residential Programs Jason Varney CROSSWAEH Community Based Correctional Facility Tiffin, Ohio Oriana House, Inc. 1

CBT Behavioral Management System Template Designed For Adult Facilities University of Cincinnati Corrections Institute (UCCI) 2

Bureau of Community Sanctions Performance Based Standards n #20 The program shall implement a behavior management system that includes both rewards and punishers designed to encourage new skills and prosocial behavior, while suppressing anti-social behavior n #21 Program/supervision completion shall be determined by established, defined criteria based on the offender’s progress in acquiring pro-social behaviors, attitudes and beliefs and not engaging in illegal activity. Programs shall incorporate a standardized process to periodically and objectively reassess offender progress in meeting case plan goals 3

BMS Goals n Increase desired behaviors through the use of reinforcements n Decrease unwanted behaviors through a menu of appropriate sanctions n Establish objective advancement & completion criteria 4

BMS Guiding Principles n Immediacy q n All staff reinforce and sanction in a timely manner Consistency q q Reinforcement of long term change Addresses immediate, short term and long term behaviors 5

REINFORCERS 6

TIER SYSTEM Tier 1 Behaviors n § Staff are to provide verbal praise Tier 2 Behaviors n § § Staff are to provide verbal praise Staff can/are to provide tangible rewards Staff discretion is essential in order for this to be done productively 7

Verbal Praise: n n Used for Tier 1 & 2 reinforceable behaviors Provides immediate recognition of observed pro-social behaviors Reinforces client to repeat desired behavior in the future All staff need to do this 8

Example A client is using the phone at post to contact her PO. You notice that her speech is rapid, her volume increases and she appears tense and flustered. As the call continues you notice her taking deep breathes, pausing before she speaks and calming down. She completes her phone call without losing her temper. 9

Character Coupon Provides “in the moment” reinforcement to client for observed pro-social behavior This is considered a tangible reward Weekly drawing from all given coupons Client picks reward. Reward placed in monthly drawing box Staff Rewards / Clients Rewards n n q q Monthly drawing Staff keep portion & place other in box for drawing 10

Character Coupon Drawing n n Takes place weekly Weekly and Monthly winners will pick reward from a list of client chosen incentives No limit to # of times a client can receive a reinforcement via character coupon Can be collected and cashed in for further incentives 11

Client Reinforcers/Rewards n n n n n 2 hours of pass time Authorized leave for hair cut @ client’s expense in Tiffin 2 laundry passes good for 2 wash/2 dry 2 phone passes 2 stamped envelopes 2 extra approved visitors added to visitor list $5. 00 credit to client account Special visit on prescheduled, family night visitor may visit with out children 2 hours of quiet time 2 hours sleep schedule with staff 12

Reinforcers for staff: n n n n Guaranteed Day Off Wear jeans for one month – free Ideal parking spot $25. 00 cash $25. 00 gift or gas card Choice of facility logo wear Staff funded 13

Number of Rewards n Goal of a 4: 1 ratio of re-enforcers to punishers n Track number by client and by staff n Spreadsheet - Weekly 14

SANCTIONS 15

Violations & Sanctions n 4 level violations/sanction system n Staff will be responsible for picking a corresponding sanction from a list of client privileges n Loss of privileges will happen immediately and will be enforced by staff 16

Violations Level 1 Violations n n n n n Profanity Clothing – Inappropriate Sleep Violation (unauthorized time or place) Clean Up – No Participation Property Unattended/Unsecured Dorm Rules (failure to follow) Late UDS Staff Directive Contraband-Minor o Food, lighters, tobacco, porn, items not on property list Sanction 24 hour loss of single privilege (selected from menu). 17

Violations (continued) n n n n Level 2 Violations Resident Transaction Verbal Aggression – Non-Threatening Programming – Failure to attend/Participation Unauthorized Area Boundaries Violation Gambling Visitation – Inappropriate conduct Paycheck-cashed without permission Unauthorized mode of transportation Horseplay Sign In Violation Failure to Provide Verification Level 1 sanction violation Sanction 24 Hour loss of all privileges 18

Violations (continued) n n n Level 3 Violations Misuse/Destruction of Property Verbal Aggression – Threatening Employment – Fired or Quit Smoking in an unauthorized area Withholding/Falsifying information/documentation Unauthorized stop Theft Unsuccessful pas call / missed pass call Unknown whereabouts Temporary Protection Order Violation Level 2 sanction violation 19

Level 3 Violations (continued) Sanction n n 72 hour loss of all privileges Sanction to be presented at review committee meeting Facility restriction enforced by RS staff and to remain in place until Caseworker removes or extends the restriction Additional sanctions may be put in place by Review Committee up to and including termination. 20

Violations (continued) Level 4 Violations n Arrest Physical Aggression Sexual Misconduct Positive ALCO Positive UDS Tampering with UDS Refusal to submit Alco/UDS AWOL Aiding in Escape n Contraband – Major n n n n n o o n Weapons Drugs Alcohol Paraphernalia Level 3 sanction violation 21

Level 4 Violations (continued) Sanction n n 7 day loss of all privileges Sanction to be presented at review committee meeting with client present Facility restriction enforced by RS staff and to remain in place until Caseworker removes or extends the restriction Additional sanctions may be put in place by Review Committee up to and including termination 22

Violations & Sanctions - Enhanced Sanctions n Sanctions will remain on client record for the client’s full stay q q q 6 or more level 1 violations will result in a level 2 sanction 4 or more level 2 violations will result in a level 3 sanction 3 or more level 3 violations will result in a level 4 sanction. 23

Weekly Incentives n n n Weekly incentives based on progress All clients eligible Different than the C. C. May not have rule violation for that week Essential for phase progressions Week to week 24

List of Reinforcers for weekly incentive n n n 1 hr recreation time Movie night Game night Outside recreational activity Laundry passes Program will determine what reward it is. All who qualify get said reward. 25

PHASE PROGRESSION 26

The Phases n Phase 1 Orientation Phase 2 Treatment Phase n Phase 3 Re-entry Preparation Phase 27

The Phases Some considerations n Approximate duration n Client & Staff goals n Levels of community movement n Privileges granted n Progressively less restrictive 28

Phase Progression Phase Review Process n Phase 1 to Phase 2 n Phase 2 to Phase 3 n Phase 3 to Successful Completion 29

Phase 1 to Phase 2 n Earn 2 weekly incentives n Complete orientation sessions n Demonstrate a learned skill n Baseline Behavioral Assessment n Application submitted by client along with self behavior assessment 30

Phase 2 to Phase 3 n Earn 8 weekly incentives n 20% improvement on Behavioral Assessment n Complete Core Treatment Program n Demonstrate use of acquired skill in situation with Caseworker n Application Process 31

Successful Completion n Earn 6 weekly incentives n Complete all programming requirements n 30% improvement on Behavioral Assessment n Completion of community plan 32

Behavioral Assessment n 10 items n Multi – Disciplinary n End of each phase n Done as a group in treatment team 33

Behavioral Assessment Process n Initiated by client n Caseworker presents client self rating n Final score by consensus n Objective criteria for advancement n Shared with client to motivate 34

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