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<p><strong>ABOUT CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION - DIVISION OF REHABILITATIVE PROGRAMS (DRP)</strong></p> <p>The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation provides several opportunities for inmates struggling with substance use disorders to participate in treatment. It is <a href="https://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/webt/state_data/CA17.pdf" target="_blank">one of the five California facilities</a> that is operated by the state of California. <strong>The main approach to counseling utilized is cognitive behavioral therapy.</strong> According to a 2013 department newsletter, <a href="http://www.cdcr.ca.gov/Rehabilitation/docs/Newsletters/Rehabilitation_Today_Newsletter_2013_02.pdf" target="_blank">longterm treatment programs are available in 12 institutions</a>. </p> <p><strong>TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT</strong></p> <p>According to California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation's website, access to addiction treatment services is provided in three- to six-month structured programs, which are available to inmates "on good behavior" who have received an assessment indicating need. Typically, <strong>treatment begins within five years of the inmate's scheduled release.</strong></p> <p>Therapy and educational sessions address topics related to addiction behaviors such as anger management, family relationships, and criminal thinking.</p> <p>The department also contracts with hundreds of community-based facilities to provide residential and outpatient treatment for parolees, including sober living houses. These <strong>services also include substance abuse education and relapse prevention programs</strong>. One program, called STAR (Substance Abuse Treatment and Recovery), is a 20-day prevention course available at 17 parole units across the state.</p> <p>California operates <a href="http://www.rehabs.com/listings/california-substance-abuse-treatment-facility-and-state-prison-at-corcoran-1579376747/" target="_blank">one prison that functions as a dedicated treatment facility</a>.</p> <p><strong>STAFF CREDENTIALS</strong></p> <p>California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation's website notes the treatment team includes contractors and staff members. No details are provided by the facility regarding credentials. The loved one surveyed by Rehabs.com at the time of this writing gave two out of five stars for the staff's experience and training. </p> <p><strong>REVIEWS</strong></p> <p>Rehabs.com has not received feedback from any current or former inmates participating in one of the department's treatment programs. To date, <strong>the 32 people who left Google Reviews for California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation gave an average of 2.8 out of five stars</strong>. Individuals gave mixed feedback. While some individuals praised the "very polite and professional" staff, others noted they don't care about the inmates. <small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-1"><sup>[1]</sup></a></small> </p> <p><strong>WHAT FRIENDS & FAMILY SAY</strong></p> <p>The one individual polled by Rehabs.com is the loved one of a client, who suggested that treatment staff members may not have been sincere in their commitment to helping inmates with recovery. The reviewer would recommend this program, although they awarded three out of five stars for the effectiveness of treatment.</p> <p><strong>WHAT STAFF SAY</strong></p> <p>Rehabs.com has not received feedback from any staffers or former employees. However, <strong>the 237 individuals to leave reviews on Glassdoor for the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation gave an average of 3.7 out of five stars.</strong> About 75 percent of staffers indicated they would recommend working for CDCR. <small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-2"><sup>[2]</sup></a></small></p> <p>Negative reviews indicated a high caseload and long hours. Positive feedback praised the "great organization." "The change seen in clients who are interested in living a different life. The support of a cohesive clinical team," a current employee wrote about the Pros of working at the center. </p> <p>**FINANCING **</p> <p>There is currently no information provided on the state's website regarding the cost of prison-based treatment. The loved one polled by Rehabs.com to date gave four out of five stars when asked if treatment was worth the cost. </p> <p><small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-1"><sup>[1]</sup></a> <a href="https://www.google.com/search?source=hp&ei=6v6nW7WxC-ysjwSllrsY&q=California+Department+of+Corrections+and+Rehabilitation&btnK=Google+Search&oq=California+Department+of+Corrections+and+Rehabilitation&gs_l=psy-ab.3..0l10.6320.6320..6879...1.0..0.129.199.1j1......0....1j2..gws-wiz.....0.F7as6yKKplI#btnK=Google%20Search&lrd=0x809ad0df94774591:0x5ad70d31528d3068,1,,," target="_blank">GoogleReviews</a></small></p> <p><small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-2"><sup>[2]</sup></a> <a href="https://www.glassdoor.com/Reviews/California-Department-of-Corrections-and-Rehabilitation-Reviews-E41905.htm" target="_blank">https://www.glassdoor.com/Reviews/California-Department-of-Corrections-and-Rehabilitation-Reviews-E41905.htm</a></small></p>
— Saige Driver · 2018-09-24 10:09:26 PDT
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