DBHDD Services
Re-Entry & Pre-Release Planning
Forensic Peer Mentor Basic Knowledge
The Criminal Justice System
Forensic WRAP
100
This service assists individuals diagnosed with a serious mental illness to access benefits counseling; identify vocational skills and interests; and develop and implement a job search plan to obtain competitive employment in an integrated community setting that is based on the individual’s strengths, preferences, abilities, and needs. 
What is Supported Employment?
100
Why is accomplishing this specific goal a critical first step for Returning Citizens post-release. (goal + reason why)
What is getting ID because it is needed to cash checks, open bank accounts, take drivers test, apply for jobs, etc.?
100
This well-known framework maps out a community's criminal justice diversion points and identifies available community resources.
What is the Sequential Intercept Model?
100
Probation, parole, and conditional release all fall under this category.
What is community corrections/community supervision?
100
This acronym doesn't stand for a chicken sandwich--even though eating a healthy one could be a part of it--but for this important document for Returning Citizens.
What is a Forensic Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP)?
200
DBHDD's Medicaid Eligibility Specialists might help Returning Citizen's to access medicaid and these other financial/entitlement benefits.
What are?: Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) Supplemental Security Insurance (SSI) Plans for Achieving Self-Support (PASS) Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Supplemental Nutrition Program (SNAP) For Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) MEDICAID & MEDICARE Veterans Pension Benefits (VPB) Veterans Compensation (VC)
200
These men and women are trying to improve their lives and are working to reintegrate back into society after incarceration or hospitalization. 
Who are Returning Citizens?
200
This document authorizes law enforcement to take an individual to an emergency receiving facility (emergency room, CSU, psychiatric hospital) for a 72 hour involuntary hold for psychiatric assessment and evaluation.
What is a 1013 or 2013?
200
List three types of possible conditions of probation or parole.
What are a) court appearances, b) no alcohol or drug use, c) travel restrictions, d) housing types/locations, e) drug testing, f) no firearms, g) treatment participation, h) medication adherence, or i) reporting to PO.
200
The up and down purposes of a Forensic WRAP.
What are to 1) increase wellness and 2) decrease recidivism?
300
In this service street outreach teams in Metro Atlanta, Augusta, Columbus, Cobb/Douglas Counties, Valdosta, and Savannah go to the streets and homeless shelters to identify homeless individuals with mental health challenges. The teams engage these individuals in treatment and connect them to mental health services and mainstream resources to help end their homeless cycle.
What is the PATH Program?
300
This is the process of delivering evidence-based programs and services that involve both pre- and post-release settings, which are designed to ensure that the transition from incarceration to the community is safe and successful. It begins with initial incarceration and ends with community reintegration.
What is re-entry?
300
It definitely couldn't hurt for FPM's to understand this important ethical principle.
What is non-malfeasance--"Above all else, do no harm"?
300
Re-arrest, re-incarceration, and/or re-conviction for a rule violation or new charge after being released from jail, prison, or hospital
What is recidivism?
300
Returning Citizens might be less likely to "screw" up if when you "saw" then you "hammered" the message home about using these tools to keep their recovery on the "level". (list any 5)
What are? 1. look for a job 2. avoid new arrests 3. take my medication 4. eat healthy 5. have a great attitude 6. communicate with probation/parole officer 7. exercise 8. family reunification efforts 9. Do Not feeling entitled or that somebody owes me something 11. Be humble/patient 12. Use resources that probation/parole officer has given you 13. Work on my resume 14. Have a positive attitude 15. Communicate with Forensic Peer Mentor 16. Keep it simple 17. maintain a daily schedule
400
These apartments offer a brief stay for individuals needing a supportive environment and is available: 1. When transitioning back into the community from a psychiatric inpatient facility, crisis stabilization unit (CSU), or jail/prison 2. When preventing an admission or readmission into a psychiatric inpatient facility, CSU, or 23-hour observation area for an individual who can be safely served in a voluntary, community-based setting. Service includes individualized engagement, crisis planning, linkage to treatment, and other community resources necessary for the individual to safely reside in the community. Transportation assistance may be provided when needed to access appropriate levels of care. A typical length of stay is 14 days or fewer, but an individual may stay for up to 30 consecutive days.
What is a Crisis Respite Apartment?
400
When shared appropriately, Returning Citizens can be inspired by hearing the truth, hope, and possibilities that make up this Forensic Peer Mentor narrative.
What is your Recovery Story?
400
When it comes to this ethical principle "the ball is NOT in your court".
What is Autonomy – Respect the rights and choices of the individual
400
People, places, and things that increase the chances returning citizens or peers will be re-arrested, re-incarcerated, or re-convicted for a rule violation or new crime.
What are criminogenic risks?
400
Drinking, no money, bad relationships, bad attitude, no ID, living on the streets, argument with probation officer, old neighborhoods, stress, family problems, negative thinking, mistrust of criminal justice system, people, places, and things.
What is a Forensic Trigger?
500
DBHDD supports services for some criminal offenders with mental illness/addictive disease who agree to seek treatment as an alternative to sentencing through these collaborative partnerships with the criminal justice system. Eligibility for these services depends on the crime committed and is offered at the discretion of a presiding judge. Individuals participate in assessment and treatment, along with monitoring and other supervised requirements for a period of up to 18-24 months.
What is are Accountability Courts, including Mental Health Courts, Drug Courts, Family Treatment Courts, Veterans Courts, and DUI Courts.
500
These are essential elements or key focus areas of Pre-release or Transition Plans. (list 6)
What are?: 1. getting ID 2. reinstating benefits 3. physical health & wellness 4. mental health/addictive disease treatment 5. housing 6. employment 7. education 8. transportation 9. reconnecting with family 10. money management 11. life skills
500
The Sequential Intercept Model maps out these 5 opportunities for intercepting an individual with mental illness and diverting them away from jail and toward community based treatment services. (must list all 5 in order)
What are?: 1. Law Enforcement & Emergency Psych. Services 2. Arrest & Initial Detention/Court Hearings 3. Jails & Specialty Courts 4. Re-entry from Jails, Prisons, & Hospitals to the Community 5. Community Corrections
500
These are the 2 primary goals of recidivism prevention.
What are Public Safety & Successful Returning Citizen Re-Entry?
500
AAA won't be able to help you if your recovery is headed down the road marked with these signs, including: NOT ATTENDING SELF HELP GROUPS STOP LOOKING FOR EMPLOYMENT USING DRUGS/ALCOHOL STOP REPORTING TO PROBATION/PAROLE NOT PAYING COURT COST AND FINES MISSING/AVOIDING DRUG TEST NOT TAKING MEDICATION STOP ATTENDING ANGER MANAGEMENT CLASSES NOT GOING TO MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FEELING STRESSED OUT NOT USING WELLNESS/RELAXATION TOOLS STOP FOLLOWING YOUR REGULAR SCHEDULE HANGING OUT WITH OLD GANG MEMBERS BUYING A GUN ISOLATING FROM SUPPORT SYSTEM
What are early warning signs/signs of a breakdown?
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