RSAT programming

The Fidelity Assessment Instrument was developed in order to operationalize the standards set forth in the Promising Practices Guidelines (PPGs). The instrument is divided into the same section sections and components as contained in the PPGs. The instrument scores how programs meet each component as set forth in the PPGs. The outcome of the FAI process is a report that scores how programs align with the PPGs and provides individualized recommendations for further training and technical assistance where gaps or shortcomings are identified.

The Fidelity Assessment Instrument was developed in order to operationalize the standards set forth in the Promising Practices Guidelines (PPGs). The instrument is divided into the same section sections and components as contained in the PPGs. The instrument scores how programs meet each component as set forth in the PPGs. The outcome of the FAI process is a report that scores how programs align with the PPGs and provides individualized recommendations for further training and technical assistance where gaps or shortcomings are identified.

Fidelity Assessment interview conducted with RSAT program staff from the Rhode Island Department of Corrections, John J. Moran Medium Security Facility.

Fidelity Assessment interview conducted with RSAT program staff from the Carl Robinson Correctional Institution in Connecticut.

Fidelity Assessment interview conducted with RSAT program staff from the Osborne Correctional Institution in Connecticut.

Fidelity Assessment interview conducted with RSAT program staff from the Willard-Cylbuski Correctional Institution in Connecticut.

Correctional officers play a key role in the administration and operations of RSAT programming. However, they are often times are not made aware of the essential role they play in establishing the therapeutic milieu for successful treatment programming in prisons and jails. This requires them to adopt different roles than the average correctional officer in working with general prison and jail populations. This webinar will present a panel discussion with three experienced correctional officers working with RSAT programs.