Sex Offender TreatmentSex Offender Treatment

Minnesota DepartmentMinnesota Departmentofof

CorrectionsCorrections

MN DOC Mission and VisionMN DOC Mission and Vision

Our MissionOur Mission   To hold offenders    To hold offenders accountable and offer opportunities for accountable and offer opportunities for change while restoring justice for victims change while restoring justice for victims and contributing to a safer Minnesotaand contributing to a safer Minnesota

SO Treatment by the numbersSO Treatment by the numbersApprox 1600 offenders with CSC as governing offenseApprox 1600 offenders with CSC as governing offense

Approximately 2500 offenders with sexual misconduct in Approximately 2500 offenders with sexual misconduct in their historiestheir histories

Approx 900 OSO’sApprox 900 OSO’s

Approx 1600 offenders with SO treatment directivesApprox 1600 offenders with SO treatment directives

Typical reasons for no directive:Typical reasons for no directive:– Only non-felony level SO (i.e., exposing)Only non-felony level SO (i.e., exposing)– Completed SO tx program and no subsequent SO concernsCompleted SO tx program and no subsequent SO concerns

SO Treatment numbers (cont)SO Treatment numbers (cont)

248% growth in SO’s (GSO) incarcerated in past 248% growth in SO’s (GSO) incarcerated in past 20 years20 years

Most growth due to sentence length vs increase Most growth due to sentence length vs increase in incarcerationsin incarcerations

New commits = approx 1% growth/yrNew commits = approx 1% growth/yr

SO RV’s account for 89% of SO (GSO) SO RV’s account for 89% of SO (GSO) population increase over past 15 yrspopulation increase over past 15 yrs

Treatment BedsTreatment BedsMCF- Lino LakesMCF- Lino Lakes– 200 beds200 beds

MCF- Rush CityMCF- Rush City– 50 beds50 beds

MCF- Moose Lake MCF- Moose Lake (DHS/DOC)(DHS/DOC)

– 50 beds50 bedsMCF- ShakopeeMCF- Shakopee– 8 -10 slots8 -10 slots

MCF- Red WingMCF- Red Wing– 26 beds26 beds

Programs are residential and based on limited therapeutic community models (with the exception of Shakopee which is considered outpatient).

MCF-Lino LakesMCF-Lino Lakes

Targeted population – Sex offender with a Targeted population – Sex offender with a treatment directivetreatment directiveLength of Program – 2 – 3 yearsLength of Program – 2 – 3 yearsCustody level – Medium Custody level – Medium Minimum time to serve – 20 monthsMinimum time to serve – 20 months

(30 months including SO/CD)(30 months including SO/CD)

Maximum time to serve – 48 monthsMaximum time to serve – 48 monthsCD component – YesCD component – YesLower functioning programming - YesLower functioning programming - Yes

MCF- Rush CityMCF- Rush City

Targeted population – Sex offender with Targeted population – Sex offender with treatment directive treatment directive Length of program – 1 – 2 yearsLength of program – 1 – 2 yearsCustody level – Close or medium (maximum on Custody level – Close or medium (maximum on a case by case basis)a case by case basis)Minimum time to serve – 20 monthsMinimum time to serve – 20 monthsMaximum time to serve – 48 monthsMaximum time to serve – 48 monthsCD component – No (SCL program)CD component – No (SCL program)Lower functioning programming - NoLower functioning programming - No

MCF-Moose LakeMCF-Moose Lake

Targeted population – Sex offenders who are Targeted population – Sex offenders who are most likely to be civilly committedmost likely to be civilly committedLength of program – 3- 5 yearsLength of program – 3- 5 yearsCustody level – MediumCustody level – MediumMinimum time to serve – 24 monthsMinimum time to serve – 24 monthsMaximum time to serve – 6 – 7 yearsMaximum time to serve – 6 – 7 yearsCD component – NoCD component – NoLower functioning programming - NoLower functioning programming - No

MCF-Moose Lake (continued)MCF-Moose Lake (continued)

Difference in this programDifference in this program– Participating offenders committed to the MN Participating offenders committed to the MN

DOCDOC– Program staffed by DHS, therefore DHS Program staffed by DHS, therefore DHS

salary costssalary costs– Clinical supervision by DHSClinical supervision by DHSDOC oversees all activitiesDOC oversees all activitiesDHS clinical staff participates in DOC clinical DHS clinical staff participates in DOC clinical meetingsmeetings

MCF- ShakopeeMCF- Shakopee

Non-residential programNon-residential programTargeted population – female sex offendersTargeted population – female sex offendersLength of program – 1 –2 yearsLength of program – 1 –2 yearsCustody level – All levelsCustody level – All levelsMinimum time to serve – 1 – 1.5 yearsMinimum time to serve – 1 – 1.5 yearsMaximum time to serve – No limitMaximum time to serve – No limitCD component – Participates in treatment CD component – Participates in treatment following SO treatmentfollowing SO treatment

MCF-Red WingMCF-Red Wing

Targeted population- Failed previous residential Targeted population- Failed previous residential treatment or last available placement or best treatment or last available placement or best treatment optiontreatment optionLength of Program – 9 months or to expiration of Length of Program – 9 months or to expiration of sentencesentenceMinimum time to serve – NoneMinimum time to serve – NoneMaximum time to serve – Expiration of sentence Maximum time to serve – Expiration of sentence CD component – Integrated programmingCD component – Integrated programming

Treatment ObjectivesTreatment ObjectivesReduce risk by targeting “dynamic” risk factors Reduce risk by targeting “dynamic” risk factors (i.e.,)(i.e.,)– Attitudes/beliefsAttitudes/beliefs– Substance abuseSubstance abuse– Self management skillsSelf management skills– Interpersonal skillsInterpersonal skillsApproaches:Approaches:– Cognitive-BehavioralCognitive-Behavioral– Skills basedSkills based– Risk ManagementRisk Management– Group and individual treatmentGroup and individual treatment– EducationEducation

Sex Offender TreatmentSex Offender Treatment

New DOC SO recidivism studyNew DOC SO recidivism study““Sex Offender Recidivism in Sex Offender Recidivism in

Minnesota” April 2007Minnesota” April 2007

http://www.doc.state.mn.us/http://www.doc.state.mn.us/publications/publications.htm#sopublications/publications.htm#so

TeamworkTeamworkSince 1990, the sexual recidivism rate in Since 1990, the sexual recidivism rate in Minnesota has dropped precipitously, as the Minnesota has dropped precipitously, as the three-year sexual reconviction rate for 2002 three-year sexual reconviction rate for 2002 releasees was 3 percent compared to 17 releasees was 3 percent compared to 17 percent for the 1990 releasees. percent for the 1990 releasees.

The reduction in sexual recidivism since 1990 is The reduction in sexual recidivism since 1990 is likely due, in part, to the longer and more intense likely due, in part, to the longer and more intense post-release supervision of sex offenders. post-release supervision of sex offenders.

Minnesota Department of Minnesota Department of CorrectionsCorrections

Transitional ProgrammingTransitional Programming for Sex Offenders for Sex Offenders

Philosophy:Philosophy:

Offenders progress through phases of treatmentOffenders progress through phases of treatmentAssessmentAssessment Primary PhasePrimary Phase Transitional Phase Transitional Phase

AftercareAftercare

Release planning should start at program admissionRelease planning should start at program admission

Re-entry services should be provided in an inside-out Re-entry services should be provided in an inside-out mannermanner – Community resources are brought into the institution Community resources are brought into the institution – Interagency collaboration established pre-release to promote a Interagency collaboration established pre-release to promote a

continuum of carecontinuum of care

Release PlanningRelease Planning

Release Planners in SOTP: Release Planners in SOTP: • Educate and motivate offenders in the Educate and motivate offenders in the

assessment phase to begin early preparation assessment phase to begin early preparation for re-entry for re-entry

• Assess and review offenders’ continuum of Assess and review offenders’ continuum of care needs care needs

• Act as a resource Act as a resource

• Ensure coordinated and collaborative Ensure coordinated and collaborative development of a safe continuum of care plandevelopment of a safe continuum of care plan

Transitions ClassTransitions Class

4 - 6 months prior to release 4 - 6 months prior to release

1.5 hours, 4 days per week for 12 weeks1.5 hours, 4 days per week for 12 weeks

Provided to all SOTP inmates (time permitting)Provided to all SOTP inmates (time permitting)

Transitions ClassTransitions ClassGuest speakers and topics:Guest speakers and topics:

Outpatient Treatment (SO & CD)Outpatient Treatment (SO & CD) Support Groups and Sponsorship Support Groups and Sponsorship Halfway House Program ExpectationsHalfway House Program Expectations Community Notification and RegistrationCommunity Notification and Registration Civil Commitment ProceduresCivil Commitment Procedures Housing Resources Housing Resources

Guest speakers and topics (cont.):Guest speakers and topics (cont.):

Impact of Offender Release on VictimsImpact of Offender Release on Victims Supervision Issues & ExpectationsSupervision Issues & Expectations Credit Counseling & Child SupportCredit Counseling & Child Support Parenting, Visitation & Family ReunificationParenting, Visitation & Family Reunification Spirituality Spirituality Vocational – Educational opportunitiesVocational – Educational opportunities

Transitions ClassTransitions Class

Videos, class discussions and role Videos, class discussions and role plays:plays: Money Management / BudgetingMoney Management / Budgeting Morals & ValuesMorals & Values Time ManagementTime Management Recreation & LeisureRecreation & Leisure Health Care Health Care Making AmendsMaking Amends Responding to high-risk situationsResponding to high-risk situations Developing a Support NetworkDeveloping a Support Network Family ReunificationFamily Reunification Communicating with LandlordsCommunicating with Landlords HIV & Sexually Transmitted DiseasesHIV & Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Transitions ClassTransitions Class

6 hour 6 hour Employment Seeking SkillsEmployment Seeking Skills session session– Coordinated through institution Transitions Coordinated through institution Transitions

Coordinator in the Education DepartmentCoordinator in the Education Department

– Provided by a contract service providerProvided by a contract service provider

Transitions ClassTransitions Class

Support Person Education SessionsSupport Person Education Sessions

• Members of offenders support networkMembers of offenders support network ((family/friends/pastors/mentors)family/friends/pastors/mentors)

• Held in institution visiting area during non-visiting daysHeld in institution visiting area during non-visiting days

• Large group discussion (all offenders and guests) Large group discussion (all offenders and guests)

• Small group discussion (therapist, offender, & his guests)Small group discussion (therapist, offender, & his guests)

Support Person Education Sessions Support Person Education Sessions (cont.)(cont.)

Large group discussionLarge group discussionCommon release and adjustment issues offenders faceCommon release and adjustment issues offenders faceRules and regulations of supervisionRules and regulations of supervisionCommunity notification and registrationCommunity notification and registrationCommunity resourcesCommunity resourcesWays to be helpful as a support personWays to be helpful as a support personCommonalities of sexual offendersCommonalities of sexual offendersDynamics of sexual offending behaviorsDynamics of sexual offending behaviors

Small group discussionSmall group discussion The dynamics of his specific sexual offending behaviorsThe dynamics of his specific sexual offending behaviors His warning signs for risk for reoffenseHis warning signs for risk for reoffense What he has learned about himself in treatmentWhat he has learned about himself in treatment Ways his support network can assist him to avoid Ways his support network can assist him to avoid

offendingoffending

Support Person Education Sessions Support Person Education Sessions (cont.)(cont.)

Sample responses from participants surveyed: Sample responses from participants surveyed:

““The session helped me to know things to The session helped me to know things to look for, and what to do if things go look for, and what to do if things go wrong.” (mother) wrong.” (mother)

““It was great! This is our third visit for a family It was great! This is our third visit for a family session and I learned so much not just about session and I learned so much not just about (offender’s name) and what he is working on (offender’s name) and what he is working on but so often I can relate to other family’s but so often I can relate to other family’s situations and so often a light bulb clicks with situations and so often a light bulb clicks with some of my struggles!” (mother) some of my struggles!” (mother)

““It gave my family a great deal of It gave my family a great deal of information information and it helped to build a more and it helped to build a more supportive supportive relationship.” (offender)relationship.” (offender)

Release Planning SessionRelease Planning Session Invite Supervising Agent in to meet with offenderInvite Supervising Agent in to meet with offender SOTP therapy staffSOTP therapy staff Case-managerCase-manager Community support peopleCommunity support people

Discuss treatment progress and concernsDiscuss treatment progress and concerns Goals and recommendations for releaseGoals and recommendations for release Rules & regulations of release & expectationsRules & regulations of release & expectations

SOTP Release PlanSOTP Release Plan

Offender participates in putting the plan Offender participates in putting the plan togethertogetherDirected by housing placementDirected by housing placementIdentify resources for Identify resources for o Assistance needs (medical, financial, etc.)Assistance needs (medical, financial, etc.)o Continuing treatment resources Continuing treatment resources o Support GroupsSupport Groupso Leisure, faith community involvement, education Leisure, faith community involvement, education

resourcesresources