On December 7, 2016, Executive Vice President, 'GEO Continuum of Care' and Reentry Services, Derrick Schofield, 'GEO Continuum of Care' Divisional Vice President David Burch, and Eastern Region Director of Operations Kenny Cauley visited Rivers Correctional Institution in Winton, NC, to present Warden Brick Tripp and the Rivers Correctional Institution with the 'GEO Continuum of Care' certification.
The 'GEO Continuum of Care' (COC) program is specifically designed to align evidence-based principles of effective intervention for in-custody rehabilitation programs, and integrate them with post-release transition support.
The initial process started two years ago at Rivers Correctional Institution. All Rivers Correctional Institution employees received Core Correctional Practice training. Seven additional staff members were added to the roster to facilitate the 'GEO Continuum of Care' program. The 'GEO Continuum of Care' staff provide risk assessment, cognitive behavioral transitional treatment, case management, therapeutic programs, and substance abuse intervention.
The staff at Rivers Correctional Institution has accepted the challenge of changing the correctional culture of the facility. They have implemented all required programs in preparation for the certification process.
Pictured left to right: Derrick Schofield, Warden Brick Tripp, David Burch, and Kenny Cauley.
