November 2016 Training Objectives Approved Amendments amp Implementation Plans Reviewing Violation Reports Review of last year amendments Discretionary Rejections Return RIs Resources New Training Module for Compact Staff ID: 705083
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ICAOS Compact Staff TrainingNovember 2016Slide2
Training ObjectivesApproved Amendments & Implementation PlansReviewing Violation ReportsReview of last year amendments:Discretionary RejectionsReturn RIsResourcesNew Training Module for Compact StaffSlide3
Impact for AmendmentsPromotes single standard of supervisionAffirms the authority of a receiving state to impose conditions, supervise and sanctionRequires documentation of supervision practices and justification for retakingSustain violations in the sending stateSupports EBP and behavioral changeSlide4
Amendment OverviewRule 1.101Rule 3.108Rule 4.101Rule 4.103Rule 4.103-1Rule 4.106Rule 4.109Rule 4.109-1Rule 5.103Rule 5.108ICOTS impact $133kNew data elements-increase reporting capabilities for supervision techniquesOffender Application for Interstate Compact TransferOffender Violation Report Progress Report – redesign as a ‘managed process’ Slide5
Highlights for AmendmentsEffective Date: TBD (tentative May/June 2017)Nov TrainingIntroduce Amendments and Training PlansUpcoming TrainingRegional DCA meetingsCompact Staff Training ICOTS Training (4-6 weeks prior to implementation)Slide6
Highlights for AmendmentsShare what your state is doing to prepareMost concepts can be implemented nowBetter documentationDescribe what actions taken to address non-compliant behaviorIncentives & SanctionsGet in touch with your field!Slide7
NC ScenarioOffender from IN supervised by NC in Aug 2015Crime: Property damage (3years probation)Sept 2015-Offender is testing positive – refer for SA assessment.Oct. -missed a few appointments, not complying with CS hrs, not working – PO can impose quick dip (2-3 days in jail)Nov/Jan-continued technical non-compliance – more quick dipsFeb 2016 – continued technical non-compliance -NC decides to report non-compliance to their NC courtAll of the case/supervision details are provided to the court who imposes the sanctionNC court orders IN offender to CRV (Behavior Mod Program)Up to 90 days confinement (sanction, not revocation!)Slide8
NC ScenarioNC PO send a Progress Report to Indiana informing them the offender is being sanctioned with all the details and the sanctioning consists of jail time making the offender unavailable for supervisionMay 2016-CRV complete & offender is released.(during this time, PO is still imposing additional sanctions)Jul 2016 -Continues to not comply, court orders a 2nd CRVOct 2016-CRV complete & offender is released.Continues not to comply, CRV is no longer an option. (both 90 day periods of confinement are used)OVR to sending state for retake and recommendation for revocation-w/ comprehensive DOCUMENTATION!Practice, Reinforce, RequireSlide9
Rule 4.101Receiving state’s responsibility to supervise compact offenders consistent with local offendersMost offenders qualify as resident/resident family: RS is where they liveSlide10
Offender Application/WaiverTransfer is a privilegeManner of supervision determined by the receiving stateSlide11
Rule 1.101 Definitions‘Behavior requiring retaking’ replaces ‘significant violation’Slide12
‘Behavior requiring retaking’Lack of consistency for violation reportingImportance of DOCUMENTATIONIncentives & Corrective ActionDistinguish between non-compliant behavior and violationSlide13
Rule 1.101 DefinitionsIt’s not about ‘Special conditions’….. Slide14
Progress ReportProgress Reports sent for a purpose rather than fulfilling a due date!Ability to add new conditions imposedDocumentation on compliant & non-compliant behavior that DOES NOT require retakingReport New ArrestSlide15
Rule 4.109-Violation ReportRequiring RetakingDocumentationIncluding incentives, corrective actions and graduated responses (supervision techniques)Discovery or determinationConfirmed or established responses are exhausted-supported by documentation when applying the ruleTOTAL PICTURE!Slide16
Violation Report Requiring RetakingReplaces ONLY ‘significant violation’Document non-compliant behavior LEADING UP TO the behavior requiring retakingSlide17
Violation Report ReviewSlide18
Violation Reporting ConsiderationsThe sending state is only going to know what you tell themUse the same detail if reporting to your own authoritiesSpecifics on how the behavior was determined to be revocableHas the option of working with the offender (e.g. intervention) been exhausted?Slide19
Violation Report ChecklistViolation reported is revocable behavior “violation would rise to level of revocation because…” Reported timelyRequesting return/retakeAvailability status accurateEnsure no pending charges existSupporting documentation included“Story” provided on why supervision is not successfulReview offender profile to ensure consistency/accuracy
TOTAL PICTURE!Slide20
Transfer RequestFormal acceptance Slide21
Reason & JustificationReasonMandatoryResident or Resident Family 99% of Mandatory TransfersDiscretionarySuccessful Completion of SupervisionPublic SafetyRehabilitation of Offenders Protect Rights of VictimsJustificationValid Plan of SupervisionWhy is the offender going to be more successful in the Receiving StateDescribe support systemMeans of supportLiving situationVerified InformationSlide22
Outgoing Transfer ReviewReview the offenses between ICOTS and your in-house database Open EACH attachment & Review the PROFILEIs the TR/RI reason legitimate under the rules? Are they really a resident? Is the application/waiver signed & populated? Good Review/Justifications = Less Rejections!!Slide23
Training TipsSending StateField StaffEmphasize importance of good justificationsIncorporate purposes of the compactCompact OfficeReview, Review, Review!!Justification warrants an acceptance?Receiving StateField StaffReject with detailed reasons for rejectionCompact StaffReview, Review, Review!!Make sure rejections are detailed specifying the deficiencies of the justification.Slide24
RejectionsIncompleteUsers are asked ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ Questions when adding attachments such as PSI, Supervision History, etc.Denial MUST address deficiencies in the justification. BE SPECIFIC!Slide25
Discretionary AssessmentSlide26Slide27
Reporting InstructionsReturning to Sending StateRequest to returnRejected transfer request after approved reporting instructionsDo not request when it is appropriate for the offender to remain in the receiving state pending resubmission of a new transfer requestReturning in lieu of retaking for violationSlide28
Workflow for ALL ReturnsReceiving StateRequest RI'sNOD & CCN upon departureSupervisory Authority EndsSending StateRespond to RFRI (2 days)NOA confirm arrivalFailed to arrive? Issue WarrantCCN ResponseCASE CLOSEDSlide29
Enhanced TrackingTracks return for ALL offenders on active supervision to the sending stateUsing same ICOTS functionalityCONTINUOUS Supervision!Emphasizes communicationBoth states know where the offender is leaving from and going toRFRI tip: If unsuccessful in obtaining offender address, RS may enter the SS local field office. The SS’s response should provide specific reporting/return instructions.Slide30
DCA Mentoring ProgramNew DCAs/ @ Commissioner request to resolve issues or technical & training assistancePre-program online assessment streamlined processSlide31
ResourcesSlide32
ICAOS SupportSlide33
Compact Office Training ModuleSlide34
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