FSA – DYSLEXIA (2022)
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| Program Description is taken from The First Step Act Approved Program Guide, 1/2022 | Dyslexia, a learning disorder most commonly caused by difficulty in phonological processing, is the number one cause of illiteracy. Through research studies, illiteracy has been shown to be a risk factor in criminal behavior. |
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| MEASURE OF NEED | The BOP instituted a two-phase screening process. First, inmates complete a screening instrument that examines symptoms across functional domains. Inmates who reach the threshold are then administered the Woodcock-Johnson IV, a psychometrically robust test capable of a formal diagnosis. |
| DEPARTMENT RESPONSIBLE FOR RISK ASSESSMENT | Education |
| FSA Programs: Antisocial Peers: EBRR*
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| GOAL OF INTERVENTION | Improve literacy skills to foster hope |