Cognitive Behavioral Programs for Probationers
Probationers who violate conditions of release-often because of drug and alcohol problems-cycle through the local correctional system at high cost. For counties coping with crowded jails and tight budgets, a BI Cognitive Behavioral Program for probationers helps break the cycle of recidivism, alleviates jail crowding, improves public safety and cuts costs. These programs are smart, cost-effective, and easy to implement.
Evidence-based practice gets results, reduces recidivism
A BI Cognitive Behavioral Program for probationers is a one-stop community center for supporting supervision and treatment of county-level offenders. At these centers, offenders report regularly for drug and alcohol screening, receive intensive case management, treatment and training. These programs break entrenched criminal behavior with evidence-based practices. Typical clients include:
- Offenders who have a history of drug and alcohol problems
- Low-risk technical probation violators
Benefits to agencies
- Clients in these programs cost the county a fraction of jail
- These programs can be rapidly implemented in 60 to 90 days
- Reduces jail overcrowding by getting repeat offenders out of the system
- Targets chronic criminal behavior and thinking
- Allows counties to postpone or avoid jail expansions
- Outsourcing to BI allows counties to avoid staffing liabilities
- Centers become positive hubs of activity for probationers
- Supports busy probation officers by managing problematic offenders
- Programs can be customized to local agency requirements
For the last 15 years, BI Incorporated has delivered community-based cognitive behavioral programs for state and local agencies. At these programs, BI assesses client risk and needs, develops a behavior change plan, and delivers treatment and training in areas such as substance abuse, life skills, employment readiness, anger management, domestic violence, parenting and more.
