Special treatment program

The Special Commitment Center - SCC treatment program is a phase-based program that uses evidenced-based and best practice approaches in sex offender treatment. The SCC treatment program meets residents where they are at with regard to their motivation and readiness to address their sex offending. Clinicians then use specific motivational models and techniques to assist residents in exploring ambivalence about making changes and in helping them to move forward once they have decided to make changes.

In addition to the phase system, the SCC treatment program uses other approaches and models within to help residents explore thinking, errors in thinking, behaviors, and feelings associated with their offense histories, current life and overall functioning. Clients with more extensive needs are referred to outpatient treatment services provided by contracted treatment vendors.

Clients who do not comply with outpatient treatment services may be eligible for residential treatment in the SACP-Intermediate Sanction Facility ISF and graduates receive post-release continuum of care and support services. The Therapeutic Community TC program provides a range of therapeutic, outpatient, and resource programs for clients with a history of substance abuse needs.

This involves the coordination and utilization of other interrelated programming to address the treatment needs of assigned clients. Parole officers with specialized training collaborate with treatment providers to provide treatment and resources. A distinguishing feature is the emphasis on increased accountability for program participation. Parole officers respond to any non-compliance immediately for the purposes of reengagement in programming.

Medicare eligibility shall not affect Medi-Cal Special Treatment Programs -Only eligibility for persons age 65 or for persons applying for parenteral hyperalimentation coverage. Applicants who fail to apply for Medicare within the prescribed time period, except for good cause as exemplified under Section c , shall have the application denied under that specific Medi-Cal Special Treatment Program.

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