1. North Dakota Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation Lost and Found

2. L O S T Prison admission rates increased 212% in 20 years
Population growth brought increased substance use
Prison became a treatment destination for the state
Prisons began to overcrowd
Staff turnover increased
$64 Million dollar addition reached capacity in year one
Security procedures tightened. Privileges dwindled.
Solitary confinement use almost doubled
Rehabilitation prioritized when resources and time allowed

3. As recidivism neared 40%, we fought for better outcomes
Engaged agency wide evidence based program redesign
Trained correctional staff in evidence based approaches
Created reinforcement and behavior modification programs
Increased risk reduction strategies in prison and the field
Implemented treatment programs in restricted housing units
Initiated a transition from prison to community initiative

7. New Work

8. New Environment

11. North Dakota Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation:
Coming soon…
North Dakota Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation:
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