Montgomery County Department of Correction and Rehabilitation Pre-Release and Reentry Services (PRRS) Division PROGRAM GUIDEBOOK Montgomery County Pre-Release Center (PRC) 11651 Nebel Street Rockville, Maryland 20852 (240)773-4200 (301)468-4420 (fax) www.montgomerycountymd.gov/cor “Freedom Through Responsibility” Revised August 2015 Montgomery County DOCR has a Zero Tolerance Policy for any sexual abuse and sexual harassment. If you or someone you know has been a victim of sexual abuse or sexual harassment in DOCR, please report it immediately! You can report to any DOCR Staff Member Verbally or in Writing. You may also remain anonymous if you choose. If you are a Foreign National and want to file a report with your country’s Consulate, you may request to see a Supervisor or your Case Manager. Using an outside line you can file a report by calling: Internal to MCDOCR: 240-777-9855 or to an Outside Third Party: 1-855-273-5609 PROGRAM GUIDEBOOK PRE-RELEASE AND REENTRY SERVICES TABLE OF CONTENTS GENERAL INFORMATION…………………………………………………………………………6 Using this Guidebook……………………………………………………………………….6 Mission of the Pre-Release and Reentry Services…………………………………………..6 Pre-Release and Reentry Services Division and Organizational Relationships…………….6 The Facility………………………………………………………………………………….7 The History of the Pre-Release Center ..................................................................................7 Respect Opens Doors .............................................................................................................7 ELIGIBILITY AND ADMISSION ........................................................................................................8 RESIDENTIAL AND NON-RESIDENTIAL SERVICES ...................................................................9 PROGRAM STRUCTURE .....................................................................................................................10 Program Agreement ...............................................................................................................10 Individual Program Contract .................................................................................................10 Reentry Plan ...........................................................................................................................10 Level System ..........................................................................................................................10 Reclassification ......................................................................................................................10 ORIENTATION AND INTAKE .............................................................................................................11 Orientation .............................................................................................................................11 Intake Meeting .......................................................................................................................11 Initial Programs ......................................................................................................................11 CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES .....................................................................................................11 Case Management and Reentry Services ......................................................................................11 PRRS Programs .............................................................................................................................12 Thinking for a Change ..................................................................................................................12 GED Classes .................................................................................................................................12 Welcome Home Program ..............................................................................................................12 Sponsor Support Groups ...............................................................................................................12 Mediation Services ........................................................................................................................12 Referrals within the Community ...................................................................................................12 EMPLOYMENT AND EDUCATION RELEASE ................................................................................13 Work Release ................................................................................................................................13 Returning to Existing Employment ...............................................................................................13 Inside Workers ..............................................................................................................................13 Unemployed Residents .................................................................................................................13 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS SEARCHING FOR EMPLOYMENT ....................................................................................................13 IMPORTANT INFORMATION ONCE EMPLOYED .........................................................................14 Overtime Requests and Schedule Changes ...................................................................................14 Employment Performance Reports ..............................................................................................14 Illness and Work ...........................................................................................................................14 Lateness and Work ........................................................................................................................14 EDUCATIONAL RELEASE ..................................................................................................................15 Full-Time ......................................................................................................................................15 Part-Time ......................................................................................................................................15 Vocational Rehabilitation..............................................................................................................15 COMMUNITY ACCOUNTABILITY .....................................................................................................15 Escape ...........................................................................................................................................15 Authorization to Leave the Center and Accountability.................................................................15 Entering and Leaving the Facility .................................................................................................16 Verification and Pass Instructions .................................................................................................16 Changes in Pass Activities ............................................................................................................16 COMMUNITY RELEASE PASSES AND ACTIVITIES .....................................................................16 Passes and Work, Educational, or Program Schedules .................................................................16 Contracted Activities .....................................................................................................................16 Professional Appointments and Court Appearances .....................................................................16 Reentry Plan Activity Passes ........................................................................................................16 Leisure Activities ..........................................................................................................................17 Standing Passes and On-going Activities .....................................................................................17 Community Service Activities ......................................................................................................17 Shopping Passes ............................................................................................................................17 Religious Activities .......................................................................................................................17 Home Confinement Activities.......................................................................................................17 Emergency Leave (Furloughs) ......................................................................................................18 Unacceptable Activities ...............................................................................................................18 Recreational Trips ........................................................................................................................18 HOME PASSES AND SPONSORS .......................................................................................................18 Home Visitation Passes ................................................................................................................18 Sponsor Support Group................................................................................................................19 Earning Home Visitation Passes ..................................................................................................19