ODRC - Franklin County Community Based Correctional Facility

Alcohol and Drug Treatment - FCCBCF residents with various addictions are required to attend approximately thirty (30) seventy-five (75) minute sessions of the University of Cincinnati’s Cognitive Behavioral Intervention for Substance Abuse class. In this class they learn to identify and regulate their emotions, identify and manage triggers, practice thought switching, and confronting urge surfing. The stages of change and relapse prevention are discussed. Each resident must complete a Relapse Prevention Plan in order to successfully complete the class.

GED - FCCBCF residents who do not possess a high school diploma or GED are enrolled into a GED class and are afforded the opportunity to obtain their GED while in the program. FCCBCF has three levels of GED classes: GED I, GED II, and GED III. Approximately one hundred (100) residents earn their GED each year while in the FCCBCF program.

Family Involvement - FCCBCF believes that residents families are extremely important in their reintegration back in to the community. As such, FCCBCF hosts monthly structured family events where approved family members may come to the facility and spend quality time with their children and other loved ones. Examples of these events are: movie nights, bingo, and holiday activities such as Easter egg decorating and holiday cookie making. In addition, residents may be approved to participate in 'Family Table Time' (weather permitting) and may bring a meal to enjoy with the resident outside on facility property. Family Table Time is restricted to approved visitors on the resident’s visitation list.

Resident Employment Center - This center is mainly maintained by the residents with the oversight of staff. Residents have access to a computer, the internet, a fax machine, and a printer. The center has a resource library and resident employment center coordinators that assist other residents with creating resumes, cover letters, and applications.

Sexual Health - Each FCCBCF resident is able to be tested for sexually transmitted infections shortly after arrival at the facility. If their tests show positive results, they are able to talk to a counselor immediately and be linked with follow-up care. They also participate in a class that provides education about practicing safe sex and sexual health.

Gradual Community Reintegration - The targeted length of stay for Franklin County residents is 134 days. For the first 30 days, residents are not permitted to leave the facility unless cuffed and shackled and this would only be in the case of an emergency. Residents are only permitted to leave the facility with the approval of a supervisor and only if absolutely necessary the following 30 days. After 61 days residents are permitted to begin 12-step meetings in the community with the approval of their Staff Team. After this, per a resident’s Staff Team, residents are awarded the opportunity to complete a 40-hour community service requirement, followed by the job-seeking/obtaining a job phase of the program. Residents are also linked with appropriate community resources after approximately 90 days in the program. Such linkages could include anger management, substance abuse, domestic violence, mental/medical health, job readiness, parenting and any other individualized needs. Residents continue to attend RAC groups until as close to their release from the program as possible.