The traditional way to initiate a transfer from one prison to another requires inmates to ask their respective case manager to process the paperwork for the transfer. Typically, the case manager will only accept these transfer requests during the regularly scheduled unit team meeting (discussed in later modules). If the inmate has completed 18 months of irresponsible conduct and their security clearance is consistent with the facility to which they wish to be transferred, the case manager may agree to process the records requesting transfer.
These records are sent to the department head, case manager coordinator, and then to the supervisor for approval. If all parties agree to the transfer, staff at the BOP designation center in Grand Prairie, Texas will make the change.
Because the case manager, department manager, case manager coordinator, and warden must agree on a transfer before the request is forwarded to the designated officer, some inmates attempt to develop close relationships with these staff members. . Some inmates who get along with these employees may find their transfer requests successful. Others will not be so lucky.
Although staff can tell an inmate that a request for transfer to a particular facility may or may not be granted, some staff actually have leverage. Those with influence can call the regional designator and increase the chances of an inmate being assigned to a specific facility.
Way Forward
A disproportionate number of ex-offenders have physical, mental health and substance abuse problems that severely limit their employment prospects. The road from liberation to reintegration is treacherous and fraught with daunting obstacles. A generic policy cannot solve this tricky problem, but a four-pronged approach can help address it.
Relevant job training, behavioral training and education from the start: The curriculum should be strategically planned to help prisoners develop a hobby and train them in more practical facets such as managing personal finances and technology to help them to help adapt to ever-evolving technological demands in the job market and general awareness and language to help them communicate better.
Applications Now Open
Case managers provide administrative support within the probation service in various settings including courts, prisons and special probation centers.
We currently have vacancies for Case Managers in various areas. If you are interested in learning more about the position and applying, please visit our website and apply now.