FSA – FINANCE/POVERTY

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Program Description is taken from The First Step Act Approved Program Guide,  1/2022 According to Becker (1968), the crime’s cost appears lower than the benefits gained. There is a direct correlation between poverty and criminality.
MEASURE OF NEED Finance/Poverty Screen
• Unit Team reviews the PSR (“Financial Condition” section)
• Is there documentation of any of the following?
Any history of bankruptcy
No bank account
No assets or liabilities noted in PSR
Debts noted in credits report or other sources
Tax liabilities/back taxes
Unpaid alimony/child support
Other indications of a lack of financial management skills
• YES? NO?
If the answer is yes, the inmate has a Finance/Poverty Need
DEPARTMENT RESPONSIBLE FOR RISK ASSESSMENT Unit Management
GOAL OF INTERVENTION Provide and promote opportunities for financial independence and success
PA*

EBRR*

PA*

  • AARP
  • Foundation Finances Square One

EBRR*

  • Money Smart for Adults
  • Money Smart for Older Adults
  • Women’s Basic Financial Literacy Program