On October 3, 2016, Graceville Correctional and Rehabilitation Facility in Florida was recognized as the first 'GEO Continuum of Care' certified facility. Graceville Correctional and Rehabilitation Facility scored 100% in all required enhanced programs and assessment standards.
During the initial process, eleven additional staff members were added including Transition Case Managers, Assessment Case Managers, Substance Abuse Counselors, a Thinking for a Change Facilitator, and a Data Entry Clerk.
The 'GEO Continuum of Care' program is specifically designed to reduce recidivism and to aid offenders in a successful transition through the reentry process into our communities across the country.
Graceville Correctional and Rehabilitation Facility staff received training in evidence-based programming and Core Correctional Practices. The facility quickly accepted the challenge for change and fully implemented all required programs in preparation for the certification process. Qualified staff conducted enhanced individual training by using cognitive behavioral methods and interventions tailored to specific offender needs during individual sessions. The 'GEO Continuum of Care' program focuses on evidence-based treatment through prison offender case management and evidence-based treatment, integrated with post-release services and transitional support in the community.
Divisional Vice President of the 'GEO Continuum of Care' David Burch visited Graceville Correctional and Rehabilitation Facility and met with the executive and program staff who are committed to upholding the core values of the program and the principle that those who have paid their debt to society deserve a meaningful second chance at a better life.
The certificate was presented by David Burch to Graceville Correctional and Rehabilitation Facilityrepresentatives including Warden Jeff Thomas, Assistant Warden of the 'GEO Continuum of Care' Ricky Cloud, Assistant Warden of Operations Terry Dudley, Assistant Warden of Finance and Administration Jenna Piotrowski, 'GEO Continuum of Care' Programs Director Janet Baxley, and Classification Manager Marcey Watson.
