NCJ Number
102253
Journal
Prison Journal Volume: 66 Issue: 1 Dated: (Spring-Summer 1986) Pages: 85-92
Date Published
1986
Length
8 pages
Annotation
The Camarillo State Hospital and Developmental Center, administered by the California State Department of Developmental Services, has three units that treat the developmentally disabled offender.
Abstract
Two units treat adult males and one unit houses both male and female juveniles. Admissions criteria include an I.Q. range from 55 up or an ability to participate in the sophisticated behavioral programming. Groupings (8 to 12 persons) and unit placements are determined by offense type and offender psychological characteristics. Each client is a member of an interdisciplinary team consisting of a psychologist, social worker, rehabilitation therapist, speech therapist, teacher, nurse, physician, regional center representative, and responsible relatives. Within 30 days of admission, the client is assessed by the team, and an individual program plan is developed. Regular team conferences are held each 6 months or as deemed necessary by any team member. The core of the program is a highly structured behavioral point system. A client's achievement level determines the type and amount of special privileges received. Daily activities focus on problemsolving, social skills, leisure skills, physical education, life skills, sex therapy, and competency training.