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Before, During and After Release
Before
The first step in the sentencing process immediately after the plea is the Pre Sentencing Interview (PSI) or Probation Report (PR). It consists of the life story of the defendant with an emphasis on their criminal record as told to an appointed probation officer who comes prepared to ask an extensive barrage of general and specific questions, the answers to which constitute a lengthy report comprising all the areas of your life the justice system is interested in. This PSI report is used by the Judge presiding over your case, the Bureau of Prisons, Correctional Institutions supervising your incarceration, and the Parole or Probation Department overseeing your Supervised release in the future. This may look a little different for those sentence to Life with the possibility of Parole where your prison programming becomes extremely important, everything from educational plans while incarcerated, attending drug & alcohol programs and so on. The PSI report will follow you throughout your sentencing, incarceration, and probation. It will influence your prison term, pre- and post-judgment sentence reductions, prison programs, security level, conveniences provided, designation, treatment, medical or mental health care, substance abuse treatment, and much more. There are few aspects of the incarceration experience it does not affect. It constitutes the most important interview the defendant will ever have.
This is why the PCUSA offers to help their clientele prepare in advance for this experince. We confirm the client has all the information that will be necessary for him to have at the PSI interview, especially that which affects sentencing and post-sentencing considerations. After all, the information provided by the authoring Officer of the Pre-Sentence Interview is a huge factor in the client’s prison sentence. We know what information will allow a sentence to be changed subsequent to the Judge’s verdict and Commitment offence. We want to be able to guide our client through the Interview with the truth told to your maximum advantage. Remember, if not carefully worded, your PSI can put you in a very bad light to the judge who reads the PSI and the impression it leaves on him. Remember, the PSI is the major factor in determining your sentence. Your testimony must be precise, honest, and complete to gain strategic position. This document, more than any other document in your entire case, affects your future. Do not take it for granted. You do not dare omit important information for the programs and enhancements you will want to take in the future. They will make your life better and, potentially, your sentence shorter. They will ensure you get benefits that you deserve. |
During
So a new prisoner must learn to think. They must learn to see what is likely to take place in any situation. They can only do this by observing. They must think about what really brought them to prison in the first place, and not just the circumstance of the incident. They must begin to understand who they are so they know what they were really seeking in life before going to prison. Understanding this will allow them to make better decisions in the future.
Thinking requires a person to be honest and non-judgemental if it is done correctly. These are two really hard things to do, but if they are mastered, a person will be better equipped to survive prison and life. From here begin that new path towards success by upgrading educationally, don't wait for counselors and prison officials encouragement, you must take initiative in becoming a new person. Take advantage of all of the positive reosurces that are available while inside, especially the free ones. Your future life will depend on how well you redefine who you are and deep refelction in order to develop empathy for others, remorse for previous wrong doings and a strong commitment to never repeat criminal behavior and actions. PCUSA understands this subject very well and is very much committed to helping clients achieve this path. A release plan and documentation to show proof of positive programming will be some of the key areas that we will target and help you to develop. But it is really important that this process begin the minute that you enter the prison system after sentencing. |
After Release
The transition from prison to community is always a challenging process but one of the key factors towards success reentry back into the community is access to resources and family support. PCUSA role is to assist clientele with their continuum of care and re-integration by connecting them to viable services as well as assist them by designing for them a short-term, mid-term, and long term goal plan, which may include: Educational support, Career Coaching, Employment assistance, Behavior Health Care services or referrals for housing.
Hence, PCUSA will assist with the reintegration process even at your first point of custodial contact; i.e. courts, probation dept., or law enforcement. |
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These are the areas of expertise that our team will provide hands on training and education for both prisoners and administrators. Our team is equipped with a wealth of knowledge and experience that produce results.
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