Detainee Programs
Alcoholics Anonymous - AA is a 12-step recovery support group
Anger/Stress Management - self examination workbook, video dramatizations, including "Cage Your Rage" curriculum, role plays, group discussions and relaxation techniques assist participants in managing emotions so they are not destructive
Basic & Advanced Computer Classes - creating files, using Windows Explorer and Windows Microsoft processing, margins and panes, naming and saving files/folders, working with fonts/colors, spell check
Cognitive Skills - a variety of cognitive programming, including an introduction to Thinking for a Change and the Living in Balance series from Hazelden Publishing is facilitated by volunteers and programming staff members
Crossroads - contracted professionals present addiction recovery programming and group therapy for chemically dependent individuals who qualify for funding
Education - teachers from the Hawthorne Educational Center offer English as a Second Language, General Education Development, and Adult Basic Education
In-Unit Programming - a variety of life skills topics are taught by deputies working in the units in a group discussion setting
Law Library - family, federal, procedural and law texts are available to assist detainees in researching their own legal information (we welcome new law book donations, or one to two year old texts)
Legal Questions & Answers - a State Public Defenders Office attorney answers detainees' questions regarding procedural and other concerns
Library - the ADC offers an extensive library organized by volunteers and detainee workers featuring wall murals and individual artwork by detainees where donations of books and newer magazines are accepted, and is further supplemented by deliveries from the Rochester Public Library
MN Teen Challenge - a liaison from MNTC, a Christian-based chemical dependency treatment program in Minneapolis visits monthly
My Plan: Get Out & Stay Out - Students learn about and assess needs related to re-entry, set goals in order to meet those needs, learn about and obtain assistance with job interview skills and resume building, as well as resources for a variety of community support services available after release from custody.
Narcotics Anonymous - NA is a 12-step recovery support group
Parenting Classes - educational curriculum on parenting, including materials from the University of MN Extension Office, Families in Focus and the SEEDS for Early Literacy program
Pet Therapy - certified dogs and their masters' visit with detainees lending pet therapy
Recreation - the gymnasium offers detainees music therapy, scheduled activities such as basketball, volleyball, handball, yoga, aerobics, jump-rope, hacky sack, bean bag toss, running/walking laps and a stationary five station weight machine, as well as a variety of wellness reading materials
Religious - non-denominational Christian videos; Bible studies, Catholic Services; the addiction recovery based study series called “Set Free”; Muslim Discussion Group; Next Chapter Rochester Ministries and Pastor Dan Dunphy offer re-entry services
RIPP - "Risk Intervention and Prevention Program" discusses issues why detainees may end up in jail or prison, such as gang membership/activity or surrounding respect and loyalty issues. Methods to overcome such challenges are discussed, along with cognitive skills that will promote positive thinking. Facilitators, as well as group members, encourage adopting a non-violent life-style commitment. Participation in a series of assignments guides individuals to find new solutions to living effectively in the community, and local resources that may assist in their reintegration are discussed.
ROC - "Re-Entry in Olmsted County" serves sentenced detainees who are residents of Olmsted County and have a serious and persistent mental illness. Clients must be willing to develop and comply with a treatment plan and goals in cooperation with the ADC social worker post-release.
STS - Eligible detainees may participate in the state Sentenced to Service program and receive one day credit off their eligible release date for each day of work performed in the community for non-profit organizations. Those sentenced on all criminal charges may be eligible for Huber Privilege (work release/job search) at the ADC
Work Release Facility.