Life Employment and Skills Program for Felons - (LESP)
Sentenced - Felony - PA511 Eligible
Program Information
This program is designed for in-custody felony offenders who have a history of past criminal conduct and substance abusing behavior. A willingness to examine these issues within themselves is an essential component of the program. For inmates sentenced to the program their jail term will be reduced by 25% upon completion.
The program is a closed-end group that meets daily over a six-week period, for a minimum of 30 90-minute sessions. A cognitive-behavioral methodology is used to challenge offenders to examine how their belief and value system shape their behavior. This structured program will focus on:
teaching new ways of thinking to precipitate self-change.
achieving self-control and positive change.
understanding distortions in thinking, and identifying criminal thought patterns.
participating in a variety of exercises and completing homework assignments is required.
The Central Intake and Assessment Unit will conduct an assessment on all potential program participants, enroll the offender, and schedule the classes.
Eligibility
Felony offenders should meet the eligibility requirements of PA511
Offenders should have a sentencing guideline score that falls in the straddle cell range with a PRV score greater than 35
Jail sentences must be for at least 90 days
Cost
There is no cost incurred by the offender
Contact
**Further information can be provided by calling 248-975-4441**
