Pay to Stay: Rehabilitation in a Private Secure Facility

There are two categories. If the defendant is indigent there are a certain number of beds paid for by a combination of federal, state, county and private donations. Check this website for availability of indigent beds.

We do accept private pays with the Defendant paying the daily rate for the program. The private pays are $125.00 per day and the average length of stay is seven months. The judge would make attendance part of their sentence.

2. What type of clothing or belongings may a resident bring with him to the facility?

They are issued a uniform- windbreaker, polo shirt, jeans, gym shorts- which they wear at the facility.

They can bring with them 3 sets of all white underwear- boxer shorts, crew neck with sleeves teeshirts (no muscle shirts) and socks, and a light grey sweatshirt and sweat pants (no hoodies), one pair of tennis shoes and one pair of shower shoes.

All other clothing will be stored in their property during their stay. If indigent, these will be provided.

Other items they are allowed to have at the facility are:
5 letters
2 magazines and 2 books- no pornography & with approval of content
1 religious publication (Bible, etc.)
1 tablet and 10 envelops
2 pencils
1 plastic cup
1 package of laundry soap
1 pair of prescription, clear eyeglasses or contacts
1 daily cleaner, 1 saline solution, 1 contact case
4 3x5 photographs - no pornography

3. What visitation is allowed--hours, with whom, etc.?

Visitation is Monday, Wednesday, Friday evenings 6:00PM to 9:00PM & Sundays 8:00AM-5:00PM and are no contact visits. Any family or friend can visit and no prior arrangements are necessary if between these hours, on a first come, first serve basis.

4. Is a resident permitted to smoke, and what if anything is done to address nicotine cravings?

By law, there is no smoking allowed inside the facility. The students are allowed to smoke outdoors during their two outdoor periods daily, however cigarettes must be bought through commissary and remain in the possession of the Center staff along with lighters or matches.

5. How long does it take to complete the Program?

It depends on the student’s study skills and motivation to apply themselves, but it averages 6-8 months.

6. What happens if a resident fails to complete the Program?

We only accept sentencing that stipulates the completion of the program because the program is structured to get them up to the point of addressing the Self Respect Module which is the final step inside the facility. As this is not incarceration per se but in lieu of incarceration for the most part, this is not an issue. Failure to fully complete through the Self Respect Module in the facility severely affects the effectiveness of the overall result and impacts the effectiveness of the Reintegration Module.

7. Does the Center provide transportation for residents to Court hearings and medical appointments?

Yes

8. Can someone on medication be admitted to the Program?

It depends on what type of medication. If they are under the care of a psychiatrist or on psychiatric drugs, they are ineligible for the program as Second Chance Center does not provide a Medical Rehab Model but a Social Rehab Model. If the student is taking another medication for a medical condition, the decision to admit them or not is up to the Center’s medical doctor and their medical records must be submitted during the application process. If admitted, the student must show the means to purchase their medication themselves.

9. Does the Center or its staff promote any religion?

No, this is not a faith-based treatment model although it does teach to “respect the religious beliefs of others.” The program is secular. A clause in the staff contract prohibits any staff from proselytizing any religion. On Sundays, there are non-denominational Christian services provided and at the request of the students, other religious services will be provided.

10. Are phone calls permitted, and if so when, how often?

Students may make outgoing phone calls by purchasing a phone card through commissary and using the pay phone. No incoming phone calls are allowed.

11. After a resident completes the Program, is he released?

His judge is notified and his release or return to the court is dependent on the decision of the judge.

12. What medical care is provided at the facility? Who is on the medical staff?

The Phoenix Medical Group provides routine medical services at the Center. The medical staff includes a full time Registered Nurse and two Medical Technicians providing service from 9:00AM until 9:00PM Monday through Friday and 9:00AM – 6:00PM Saturday and Sunday. In the event of a medical emergency, standard 911 emergency services are utilized and Center staff have been trained on emergency service equipment until their arrival at the direction of the Dr. Vigil of the Phoenix Medical Group who is on call 24 hours a day.

13. What type of services do you provide?

The Second Chance Center provides a secure residential facility designed to facilitate rehabilitative treatment. Security protocols are modeled after a minimum security detention center employing continuous direct supervision by one “Team Leader” to every 15 participants. Fixed and movable cameras monitored in a Control Room with automatic digital recordings on all cameras view all areas within the building as well as the exterior areas 24 / 7. One roving Team Leader circulates throughout the building and exterior areas; a Shift Leader monitors the Team Leaders performance; and a Security Commandant supervises the entire unit. The Security staff is trained in the specific protocols of the Second Chance Rehab program as well as standard security training.

The participants live in a dormitory style pod of 56 beds with hygiene facilities enclosed by half walls. Each pod is equipped with four pay phones and one free phone for use by indigents; a variety of games, books, a ping pong table and a television; and mailboxes. Services include Sunday Church services; a weekly commissary; daily outdoor recreation as weather permits; laundry service; and uniforms and basic hygiene supplies are provided.

The Second Chance Program consists of four core modules, the Drug Rehabilitation Module, the Study Skills Module, the Self Respect Module all of which are delivered in a secure residential facility, on an intensive eight-hour a day, six-day a week course schedule over an average of six to eight months. The Reintegration Module is continued post release to ensure their successful reintegration into the community as a productive citizen.

The Second Chance Rehab Program is a non-medical, social rehab model using a manualized treatment approach rather than a counselor driven treatment. Each step of the program has a “checksheet”, a checklist giving the materials to be studied and drills to be done in a specified sequence, which guides the participant’s progress through the courses at his own rate. The courses specifically address common deficits found in offenders with substance abuse histories, such as cognitive behavioral skills, life skills, and the development of moral values and restoration of self-esteem, the address of which has been found to have a positive impact on the development of pro-social behaviors and reduced recidivism. Previous outcome studies on this treatment method have demonstrated equal success for a variety of commonly abused street drugs and alcohol.

14. I need directions to your facilities.

Get Directions to the Second Chance Center.

A map is also provided on the website.

15. What is your admissions process?

The admissions process begins with an application requesting placement in the program. Our Intake Manager contacts the Social worker or Case Manager to procure the medical records of the individual as well as to conduct phone interviews to determine of the applicant is a match for the program. This information is forwarded to the Admissions Committee who reviews all applications on a weekly basis and responds based on availability of bed space when it is determined the applicant is a match for the program.

16. Is there aftercare treatment?

The Reintegration Module is continued post release over a six-month period in three steps. The first step, Life Basics, addresses their immediate needs in re-establishing their life, such as housing, employment, assistance from outside agencies to cover life’s basic necessities utilizing social workers to assist the participant in finding and accessing the various local agencies providing support. The second step, Life Planning, addresses the need to move themselves from a life of basic sustenance to life of accomplishments. Addressing such subjects as career planning, further education, financial planning, relationship planning, this step teaches the participant to conduct his life with plans for the future versus living day by day, seeing what comes his way. The third step, Life Skills, assists the participant in implementing his life plan with the help of a life coach with an emphasis on increasing his self-reliance, decreasing his reliance on outside agencies to foster his success in life. During this step he does three additional extension style courses that give him skills with which to accomplish these ends. Overcoming Ups & Downs in Life Course teaches the participant to identify and effectively deal with anti-social behavior in themselves and others. Personal Values and Integrity Course strengthens the participant’s ability to recognize the vital role honesty and integrity play in the relationships with others, either on the job or in personal relationships with friends and family. How to Improve Conditions in Life Course teaches the basic tools to improve conditions in all areas of life, instilling a certainty in his own ability to effectively manage his life and accomplish the goals he has set for himself.

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