SB 618 Prisoner Reentry Program
SB 618 Eligibility
Eligible candidates are non-violent male and female felony offenders, legal residents of San Diego County, who stipulate to a prison sentence and can be housed in either Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility (RJD), or the California Institute for Women (CIW). Participants must have no history of sexual or arson offenses, or have inflicted great bodily injury, permanent disability or death upon another. Offenders who have prior convictions for violent felonies that do not involve death, great bodily injury or permanent disability, will be screened on a case-by-case basis if the defendant remained free of prison for at least five years after the commission of the violent felony. To be considered, the candidate must be in local custody so the assessment process can be completed, be a legal resident of San Diego County, and agree to a prison sentence for the instant offense of 8 to 72 months.
The program is voluntary, ensuring applicants are motivated to change and will actively utilize the program services. Offenders are advised of their eligibility at the time of the plea bargain by the Deputy District Attorney. If a defendant chooses to be screened for eligibility, the offender signs a letter of intent and the screening process immediately begins. Once admitted to the program, individuals are referred to as "Participants". At the time of the sentencing to state prison, Participants sign a contract.
SB 618 Assessments
The San Diego County Probation Department serves as the lead agency and teams with the Sheriff's Department to transfer the assessment process for Participants from CDCR Reception Centers to two San Diego County Jails. The Addiction Severity Index (ASI) is used to measure individual risks, needs, and improvements related to substance abuse, mental health, and trauma-related issues for SB 618 participants. Administered by the Probation Department prior to imprisonment, by Community Case Managers (CCMs) with 30 days of release and after drug treatment program completion. The Probation Department also conducts a strength based assessment focusing on the participant's dynamic and static risk factors and profiling the offender's criminogenic needs, using the Correctional Offender Management Profiling for Alternative Sanctions (COMPAS) prior to sentencing. In addition, CCMs administer COMPAS at the end of program.
The Sheriff's Department also conducts a comprehensive array of behavioral health, dental and educational assessments. A representative from CDCR pre-classifies the participant and ensures he or she can be housed at RJD or CIW. UCSD's Reentry Employment Coordinator conducts vocational assessments in prison using the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) and Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) tools.
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Program Overview
Eligibility
Life Plan and Benchmarks
Case Management