Greenbrier County

Day Report Center

Program Description

Substance abuse

Five separate substance abuse counseling services are available each week, provided by certified staff and contracted professionals. Assessment, group and individual treatment are provided by staff and local counseling agency, Pyramid Counseling. Clients spend a minimum of 2-4 hours as out patient and 9 hours as intensive outpatient a week in one of the available classes.

• Intensive Substance Abuse
  A therapy group that addresses treatment needs of individuals with moderate to severe addiction and long-term recovery.
• Substance Abuse Education
  Preventative in nature, with secondary and tertiary prevention techniques to reduce recidivism among clients who are first-time offenders. These individuals have not developed chemical dependency or have no prior knowledge of the bio-psychosocial impact of drug and alcohol abuse.
• Matrix
  Designed to address mild to moderate addiction and help with early recovery skills. This is therapy for those who understand that drugs/alcohol is a problem. Topics are discussed varying from the way the addiction has impacted areas in his/her life to how to maintain ongoing budgeting and daily scheduling.
• Women in Recovery
  A comprehensive program designed especially for women in a community corrections setting. The program provides gender specific treatment for substance abuse issues that women encounter. This program focuses on the unique issues experienced by the addicted female client and recovery and is designed specifically for females in the criminal justice system.
• Relapse Prevention
  Assists clients in identifying relapse triggers, exploring irrational (addictive) thoughts and behaviors and developing appropriate coping skills to promote long-term recovery.
  

Batterer Intervention/Domestic Violence (Males only)

The BIPP (Batterers Intervention Prevention Program) received licensure on March 18, 2005 and is facilitated by one contracted employee with the aid of an assistant. The Batterer group has one class per week. This is a 40-week intensive educational program that focuses on changing violent behavior and challenging attitudes that promote abusive behavior. Additionally, DRC will work closely with the Family Refuge Center.

Anger Management for Substance Abuse & Mental Health

Anger management provided in a structured 10-12 week program utilizing REBT (Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy). This program teaches rational vs. irrational thinking, appropriate assertiveness skills in prevention of dysfunctional methods to manage anger, etc.

DHHR/Life Skills

In a discussion setting offenders address issues such as anger management, gender roles, stereotypes, relationship building skills, parenting and education, time/money management, job seeking, resume writing, health and nutrition.

AA/NA

Discussion time for participants to talk with one another in a group setting about addiction and how it has impacted his/her life. Group support. Participants are attending established meetings in the local area, at this time.

Big Book Study

A set of guiding principles for recovery from addictive, compulsive or other behavioral problems, originally developed by the fellowship of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) for recovery from alcoholism.

Domestic Violence Component

To encourage nonviolent resolution, the program teaches offenders to take responsibility for their actions and to learn communication skills. This program also provides education about what Domestic Violence consists of, ways of handling it, places to call and/or to go if you are a victim.

Education Component

In stressing the link between education and employment, offenders receive instruction in basic computer skills, written and oral communication for the workplace and math for the workplace, as well as for everyday situations. Offenders without high school diplomas receive instruction to help them obtain their GED.

Rational Cognitive Therapy

Through a systematic approach, this program teaches offenders the process of making decisions based upon consequences of behavior as opposed to decisions based upon feelings and emotions. Rational cognitive therapy assists in reducing the rate of recidivism by addressing clients' impulsivity and enhancing rational decision-making abilities.

Adult Drug Court

Schedule to begin January 2009. West Virginia Southern Regional Drug Court program will work with all crimes related to substance abuse. Drug-related crimes will be processed through a court system specialized to address their unique issues. The focus of all sanctions will be rehabilitation and prevention of re-offense.

Individual therapy is available for clients needing more intensive therapy or who my not benefit from group therapy. Individual therapy is provided by a Certified Addiction Counselor/LSW (Licensed Social Worker) or a Certified Criminal Justice Professional trained to provide counseling services to meet the unique needs of individuals in a criminal justice setting.

All therapy groups are offered at a minimum of once a week and clients' individual needs can be met by attending on or more therapy groups, individual counseling and 12-step meeting.

Random Drug Screens

Throughout their sentence to the Day Report Center, offenders are required to undergo random drug tests. The Day Report Center upholds a zero tolerance policy with regards to positive drug screens. An offender will not be suspended if he/she tests positive on their initial drug screen early in the program but any subsequent screen subjects all offenders to return to court.

Home Confinement

Home confinement is another service available through the Day Report Center. Currently, there are approximately 30 individuals on Home Confinement. As the referral base continues to increase, the program will require additional supervision units.

Community Service

Community services are a key component of the Day Report Center in providing opportunities for the offender to repay the community. Employed offenders are required to perform 8 hours per week of community service while unemployed offenders perform up to 28 hours per week. Appropriate community services include litter pickup, building cleanup, park maintenance, grass cutting and snow removal. Offenders with specialized skills are matched with community projects where their skills can be best utilized.

Community Relationships

As a courtesy, GDRC programs are made available to all DHHR clients, most specifically with regards GDRC classes, which are not otherwise available directly through DHHR. Additionally, GDRC will work with local agencies, churches, local government, private clubs and organization to promote services and enhance community support.