Next Step : Residential

Eligibility


To be eligible for Next Step an individual must:

  • currently be incarcerated in a Department of Correction facility.
  • have approval for Community Release by the Department of Correction or Parole.
  • be referred by the Community Enforcement Residential Coordinator.
  • have a minimum of 6 months remaining on her sentence OR, if the offense is exclusionary, have no more than 18 months remaining on her sentence.
  • be physically able to work
  • be motivated for treatment.
  • indicate a willingness to abide by house rules and cooperate with program procedures.
  • not be a high risk of responding with physical violence while in the program.
  • be screened to determine whether the program can adequately meet her needs.

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