FSA – WORK

Learn more, as this is part of The First Step Act

Program Description is taken from The First Step Act Approved Program Guide,  1/2022 Low levels of involvement and satisfaction in work can impact engagement in criminal behavior.
 
MEASURE OF NEED Vocational Screen
• Education reviews the PSR and any other available official documents
• Item One: Is there evidence the inmate has been employed for at least one year in a legitimate job
YES? NO?
• Item Two: Does the inmate have any certifications or credentials that would assist in obtaining a job?
YES? NO?
• If the answer to either item is no, the inmate has a Work Need
DEPARTMENT RESPONSIBLE FOR RISK ASSESSMENT Education
GOAL OF INTERVENTIONFoster employment-seeking and maintenance skills
EBRR* and PA*

PA*

  • Change Plan
  • English-as-a-Second Language
  • Supported Employment
  • Ultra Key 6
  • Women in the 21st Century Workplace

EBRR*

  • Apprenticeship Training
  • Certification Course Training
  • Federal Prison Industries
  • Federal Prison Industries Lean Basic Training
  • FIT
  • Foundation
  • Post-Secondary Education
  • Vocational Training 
  • Women’s Career Exploration Series