Adjustment Timeline

Resident Program Adjustment Time Line

NOTE: The information here represents typical client profile subject to change based on criminal history.

Initial 24 to 72 hours after arrival:

Initial parole report made to New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision. Parolee signs in and is made
aware of special conditions or movement restrictions. Parolee is told when to make first report
to assigned field Parole Officer. Parolee told to report directly to “Grace House.” Provided with map and directions to “Grace
House.” Info sheet has taxi phone number, fare and bus route information.

Note: New York State Department of Corrections provides bus transportation to the Bus
station in downtown Buffalo. Inmate released with a minimum of $40.00.

Arrival at “Grace House”

Introduced to facility care taker. Meets with facility staff and begins intake process. Forms are
completed, rules and regulations reviewed. Parole conditions reviewed and Parolee introduced
to facility programs schedule.

Within 24 hours of arrival at “Grace House”

Meet Program Director and establish program intent specific to individual needs. Review
special parole conditions and expected programs required to attend.
Inform resident of approximate time line to complete all required program(s),
Review next scheduled parole report date. Review initial intake assessment date with primary
treatment center. Review family visitation and related individuals or places of interest
parolees are requesting permission to go to or visit with.

Week 1 – 2

Complete DSS process forms. Make second Parole report, begin addiction treatment or required programs. Participate in “Grace House” Program requirements. Step out into society as time allows.

Week 2- 12

Work individual program and address personal issues as they present themselves. Address family issues and other treatment issues that arise. Prepare after care transitional planning. (Moving from Grace House)

Week 12 -15

Complete mandated treatment program and seek approved completion certificates. Begin employment job search and or educational/ job training program. Continue with family reconciliation process as appropriate dependent on individual circumstances and willingness of family.

Week 16 – 30

Work Program. Prepare to move to individual apartment or private residence. Remain, crime free, addiction free. Understand meeting all parole mandates and expectations.

Founder
Rev. Terry King

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