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Marriage & Family
Strengthening for Incarcerated Fathers and their Partners
“Fatherhood & Families: Inside
and Out”
PROGRAM:
Runs: 10/01/06 – 09/30/11
Goal: To encourage responsible
fatherhood within the context of marriage.
*This program
will complement the prisons existing parenting and economic
stability programming.
Objectives:
1.
Assessment Process– to increase effectiveness of marriage
education by identifying specific issues in each inmate’s
relationship
2.
PREP Education – to improve understanding of their
relationships by involving the couple in an evidence-base
education program
3.
Follow up – during the critical period after release,
continue to provide services in their homes or communities
(referrals, etc.)
a.
One prior to release & Three after release
Criteria for Potential Participants:
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Incarcerated within 5 designated facilities
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Parent of 1 or more children under the age of 18
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Be in some relationship with the children’s
mother…..”Prime Partner”
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Voluntarily participate
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No protection order in place
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Not incarcerated for Domestic Violence
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If history of Domestic Violence,
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screen out to batterers intervention program first
Assessment Process:
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Intake form: demographics & history
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Consent form/Voluntary waiver & info about program
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Privacy Practice info & Consent of notice
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Release of Information forms
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DOC…SDSP, MDSP, YMU, RCMU…Unit Staff
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DV agencies…RDAC
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Mountain Plains…Evaluation
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GWBS (Assesses Mental Health)
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PAS (For potential Domestic Violence perpetrators)
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The Family Secret Questionnaire (For potential DV
victims)
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Fatherhood Questionnaire
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Locke-Wallace MAT & Relationship Scale & PREP
pre/post
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FAPGAR, modified (Measures Family Functioning)
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Identify 3 goals for each partner: to help
determine need for referrals and resources
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For them personally, for their relationship, and
as a parent
Notes:
1. Complete inmate & partner assessments within close timeframe.
2.
Complete most paperwork while inmate is still in A&0
If Domestic Violence Red Flagged:
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Refer out to appropriate agency for BIP
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Contract with RDAC for Sioux Falls & Springfield
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Transfer inmate to uniform location (ie: if housed
in Redfield)
PREP Curriculum Presented:
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Weekend format/ approximately:
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Sioux Falls – 12 times a year
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Springfield – 12 times a year
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Yankton – 5 times a year
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Rapid City -3 times a year
Follow ups:
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Prior to Release
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After Release, within community or at LSS site
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At least 3 times within 6 months following release
Provide Referral Information (to inmates
and their partners) regarding:
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Domestic Violence
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Chemical Dependency
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Mental Health
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Financial (CCC)
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Rental/Housing
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Food/Assistance
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Children’s Services
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Add for Inmates:
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Lutheran Social Services, in partnership with the South
Dakota Department of Corrections, has created a program that you
may be eligible for.
Fatherhood
& Families: Inside and Out
This program can help you to:
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strengthen your relationships
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learn to communicate better
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be a better father for your children
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connect with your family more
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learn about community resources
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earn 5 educational credits
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keep from re-offending and returning to prison
These goals are achieved through
participating with your *partner in an educational weekend
workshop (Saturday & Sunday) and individual meetings with LSS
fatherhood case managers during your incarceration, as you
re-enter the community, and at home and in the community after
release. Your partner’s hotel, mileage, food, and child care
costs will be paid for.
Eligibility Requirements:
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have 1 or more children under the age of 18
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be in a mutual relationship with the children’s
mother (*married, dating, acquaintance, or simply parent child
together)
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participate on a voluntary basis
You will be contacted if you meet our
eligibility requirements.
For further questions, contact:
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