SORP Program Statement

I am NOT the mistakes of my past. Who I am is a masterpiece in the making. My future is what I dream. Through discipline and dedication, dreams come true. Daily, I am committed to the pursuit of my dreams. My dreams are leading the way. I am affecting change. I am achieving greatness. I am defeating all odds. Help me learn, watch me grow, cheer my victory.

Course Title: Sex Offender Release Program (SORP)

Course: SORP

Course Description: This course takes an in-depth look at the strategies, concepts, and methods to a successful reintegration into society with a WALSH conviction.

Course Primary Mission: The SORP mission is to address the Public Safety Factor for WALSH inmates. Focus on tools, tactics, and methods to reduce recidivism, re-offending, and Supervised Release violations.

Course Objectives: 

1. Understand the AWA Registry
2. Understand the common "special conditions" for Supervised Release (Probation)
3. Understand SSR, SOTP, and post-release treatment
4. Empower these inmates to be productive AICs in the BOP with a WALSH crime. Focus on mitigation, self-improvement, and rehabilitative documentation.
5. Share my story of Hope; our collective stories of Hope
6. Ensure SORP students learn discipline, preparation, and responsibility while re-integrating into society with a WALSH conviction.

Prerequisite: Inmates must have completed A&O

Number of Students: 20

Completion Requirements: The class will have 10 sessions, each approximately 60 minutes. Inmates have the responsibility to self-study in addition to attending lectures. Measurable post-test of 70% or above to pass. Students will sign ACE Student Rules and Responsibilities. Inmates have the responsibility to attend class during their leisure time. The students will receive 10 hours of SENTRY credit upon successful completion and upon meeting all requirements.

References: 

1. PIN: Probation Info Network - probationinfo.org
2. First Step Act approved program guide
3. Life on the List by Derek Logue
4. SORP Program Statement

Pre/Post Test:

1. What does AWA stand for?
   1. Adam Walsh Act
   2. Action With Accountability
   3. Association for Women Advancement
   4. None of the Above
2. Will ALL inmates be required to take the post-release SOTP?
   1. Yes. Per law of AWA
   2. No. Up to Probation
   3. Neither
3. How many tier-levels are in the AWA Registry?
   1. 2 Levels (I, II)
   2. 3 Levels (I, II, III)
   3. No tiers
   4. 4 Levels (I, II, III, IV)
4. Can you request to end Supervised Release?
   1. No. AWA stipulates you can't
   2. Yes. Petition for "Early Termination" through a judge
   3. None of the above
5. What does Meghan's Law address?
   1. Restitution to victims
   2. International travel and passports
   3. Registry time length
   4. Punishment for specific sentencing enhancements
6. What is the Sentencing Commission's range for Supervised Release in years?
   1. 5 years - Life
   2. 3 years - Life
   3. 1 year - Life
   4. None
7. Can "Special Conditions" of Supervised Release mandate/require you to take a lie detector test?
   1. Yes. Refusal could violate terms of SOTP
   2. No. Requiring a lie detector test is unconstitutional
   3. SOTP does not mandate lie detector testing. It's only optional.
   4. None
8. Is Federal Funding tied with a state's level of AWA compliance?
   1. Yes, the more AWA compliance the state has, the more funding the state receives.
   2. No. Staes fully fund their own AWA
   3. Neither
9. How soon ahead of international travel should a registrant notify their registry office?
   1. 48 hours
   2. 14 days
   3. 7 days
   4. No technical requirement
10. How many BOP programs address sex offense?
    1. 3 - SSR, NR-SOTP, R-SOTP
    2. 2 - NR-SOTP, R-SOTP
    3. 5 - SSR, NR-SOTP, R-SOTP, ESR, Brave
    4. None

Syllabus:

Course: Sex Offender Release Program (SORP)

Instructor: John Steier

Lecture 1: Pretest, sign ACE Student's Rules and Responsibilities hand-outs, icebreaker(s)/get to know, read SORP Program Statement.

Lecture 2: Review class objectives, program goals, productive WALSH Inmate Metric Review. What success can look like for a WALSH convicted inmate.

Lecture 3: Introduction to the AWA Registry. What is it? Why does it exist? How does it apply to us today?

Lecture 4: How to be successful, live a life of meaning while in the registry. Warnings, pitfalls, safety, responsibilities on the registry.

Lecture 5: Introduction to SSR, SOTP (BOP), SOTP, SOTP on Supervised Release

Lecture 6: How to be successful in treatment. Expectations, monitoring, lie detectors, and other components.

Lecture 7: Introduction to BOP Halfway House/HC and DOJ Supervised Release

Lecture 8: How to be successful on probation. Reduce/eliminate violations

Lecture 9: Mitigation strategies. Advocacy work. Navigating life on the registry. Being successful AIC. Habit tracker. Write your own narrative. Reputation, branding, rebuilding. Release portfolio.

Lecture 10: Posttest, certification, Q/A, repeat program statement, final mitigation overview.

Note: ACE Classes operate under open entry and exit policy. The curriculum is reviewed periodically for relevancy and effectiveness. ACE lecture call-outs not required. Students must self-report to prescheduled lecture dates/time.

The Overall Objectives of SORP

1. Provide WALSH-convicted inmates educational material on AWA Registry, special conditions for supervision, SOTP, and BOP programs.
2. Empower the inmates with discipline, preparation and responsibility.
3. Provide those with a WALSH conviction a "Road to Hope".
4. Provide tools, tactics, and methods to the model inmates with a WALSH conviction.
5. Inspire these inmates with my personal journey of redemption.

The Anticipated Outcomes for Completing SORP

1. Recidivism-reducing behavior and decision-making
2. Reduction in Supervised Release and AWA Registry violations
3. Reduction in recidivism and re-offending will reduce crime, reduce exploitation of minors, reduce incarceration, and reduce taxpayer-funded costs.