Adult Residential Work Release

  

Whitley County Adult Residential Work Release is a program that provides a sentencing alternative for adult non-violent offenders. It allows offenders the opportunity to address criminogenic needs, maintain employment, and transition back into the community. Individualized case plans are established and monitored to address barriers that contribute to recidivism and to assure compliance with Court orders.

 

Many programs and services are offered within the facility. Offenders are required to maintain employment, participate in programming, and comply with case plan. Offenders reside in the facility, leaving only for work, programming, and approved passes. While outside of the facility, the offenders activities are monitored by field officers. Structure and accountability are primary components of the program and necessary to facilitate participant change.

 

 

Administrator: Vicki Burney

Senior Shift Supervisor: Tyler Fulkerson

Case Managers:  Katee McBride and Karah Gist

   

Application Process:

Prior to being admitted to the Work Release Program your application will need to be screened and pre-approved by the Whitley County Community Corrections Screening Committee.  Your application will NOT be screened until you have submitted all required documents. 

 

When you have completed your steps your application will be forwarded to the Screening Committee.  The Committee meets weekly to screen applicants.  It is important that your application is screened PRIOR to your court date.  Failure to complete your steps in a timely manner may hinder or prevent your ability to have your application screened prior to court.  Upon acceptance or denial the Work Release Staff will file the outcome with the court.

  

Applicants must submit the following:

    • Completed Work Release Application
    • Completed Employer notification/agreement form
    • Completed Release of Information
    • A recent Pay Stub

 

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE SCREENED

 

 

Admissions Criteria:

  1. Mental/physical health must allow for the participant to function within the Work Release Program and maintain full time employment.
  2. Must have been convicted of a crime in adult court and/or found in contempt of court. 

Have no convictions (unless waived by the Court) for a “crime of violence” as defined by IC 35-50-1-2:

Murder~, Attempted Murder~, Voluntary Manslaughter~, Involuntary Manslaughter~, Reckless Homicide~, Aggravated Battery~, Kidnapping~, Robbery~, Burglary~, Operating a Motor Vehicle While Intoxicated Causing Death~, Operating a Motor Vehicle While Intoxicated Causing Serious Bodily Injury to Another Person~, Child Exploitation~, Resisting Law Enforcement as a Felony~, and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm By a Serious Violent Offender.

  1. Have no Escape Convictions, unless waived by the sentencing Judge.
  2. Have no convictions for Sex Crimes as defined by IC 35-42-4 et. seq.
  3. If applicant has been convicted of a Drug Dealing/Manufacturing Offense, he/she will only be eligible for consideration after one-quarter of his/her executed sentence is served unless waived by sentencing Judge.
  4. Have no holds in Whitley County or any other jurisdiction willing to extradite.
  5. Have employment approved by the Whitley County Work Release Administrator.

 

Participants will be responsible for paying all fees weekly with cash or a money order payable to Whitley County Community Corrections. 

 If a Participant is released unsuccessfully overpayment of fees are non-refundable.  If a Participant’s sentence is modified overpayments will first be applied to other open accounts and remaining balance will be returned to the Participant.

 Conduct Adjustment Board / Screening Committee meet every Thursday (except for Holidays)

 

Lobby                            Lobby

 

 

 

Participant Living Quarters  Participant room

 

Dining Room                     Participant Dining Room

 
Laundry Room                  Laundry
 
     
 
 Day Room                       WRC Dayroom
     
 
Click here for Application to View and Print: Home Detention / Work Release Application
 
Click here for Employer Agreement only: Employer Agreement for Home Detention and/or Work Release
 
Click here for link to Indiana Department of Correction: http://www.in.gov/idoc
Click Here To Pay Fees
 

P.R.E.A.

 

Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA)

 Zero Tolerance:

We are committed to zero tolerance for sexual conduct between staff, volunteers, visitors, or participants whether committed by staff, volunteers, contractors, visitors, or other participants. Brochures will be accessible to, and posters will be visible by all persons in the facility. 

 Duty to Report:

All staff, contractors and volunteers have a duty to report all allegations or knowledge of actual or threatened sexual abuse, harassment or sexual conduct taking place within Whitley County Community Corrections.

 Staff Orientation and Training:

New employee orientation and annual in-service training will be required for all staff.  Brochures and posters will be made available to support the training received.  All staff will be aware of zero tolerance, duty to report, and that staff found to have engaged in any form of sexual conduct with a participant is subject to criminal prosecution.  Orientation/training will also include detecting and preventing sexual conduct and signs of sexual conduct.

 Volunteers, Interns, Contractors and Visitors:

Those who have contact with participants will receive the same training and brochure provided to staff.  Visitors will receive information regarding zero tolerance, detection, reporting and sanctions when signing in the facility. 

 Participants:

At intake participants will receive information regarding zero tolerance, prevention and intervention, self-protection, reporting, treatment and sanctions both verbally and in writing.  Participants will sign receipt of P.R.E.A. information to be filed with their intake packet.  P.R.E.A. information will also be included in the participants program Handbooks. 

 Facility Prevention:

All prevention activities will be reviewed, assessed for adjustment, and documented no less than annually.

·         Senior Shift Supervisor and Residential Work Release Administrator shall conduct and document unannounced rounds to identify and deter Residential Staff sexual harassment and/or abuse.

·         A staffing plan that provides adequate coverage to provide safety for Residential Staff, participants, and the public will be maintained. Administrative Staff will review staffing levels and coverage needs at least annually.

 Reporting Sexual Conduct:

Participants may report sexual conduct to any Staff. If a participant requests a specific Staff person to report allegations; the Staff person requested will respond. All Staff, volunteers, and contractors have a duty to report if they have reason to believe actual or threatened sexual conduct has occurred. Reports will be made to the Residential Work Release Administrator privately. Reporting Staff shall not discuss the allegations with anyone other than the Residential Work Release Administrator. Upon receipt of a report of actual or threatened sexual conduct, The Residential Work Release Administrator will immediately ensure the safety of the alleged victim.

 Anonymous Reporting:

Anyone can report knowledge of actual or threatened sexual abuse, harassment, or sexual conduct taking place within Whitley County Community Corrections.

 P.R.E.A. Hotline:

Local - 260-244-2369

Email – [email protected]

 Whitley County Sexual Misconduct / Prison Rape Elimination Act Reporting Hotline.

Reporting parties should be aware of the following:

·         All allegations will be investigated

·         The allegation will be discussed with the named victim

·         The allegation will be disclosed only to those who need to know to ensure victim safety and to investigate the allegation.

When reporting incidents of sexual misconduct or assault please include the following information:

·         Date and location of assault

·         Names of the victim, suspects and witnesses

·         Any other information that may assist in the investigation process

If we may contact you for further information, please leave your name and phone number.