The Program monitors the quality of care and service provided to those with mental retardation as they move from one system to another. The continuing challenge is to investigate how linkages between state service systems can be established, strengthened and maintained to the benefit of offenders with mental retardation. The PJP identifies community supports that emphasize the use of the least restrictive, community-based alternatives, while holding individuals accountable for their behavior. When presented as a special condition of probation or parole, the PJP can help stabilize the individual in the community due to the way supports are identified, coordinated and monitored. Once a client is placed on probation or parole, the Program monitors the PJP until the client completes his sentence.
Monitoring can be weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, or annual, depending on the needs of the individual.
Every PJP increases the individual's accountability and responsibility in the community. Our goal in every case is to help our client successfully complete probation or parole. It is committed to helping citizens with mental retardation live in the community with the necessary resources. An intake application must be requested, completed, and forwarded to the appropriate regional office. The application will be processed and the intake interview will be scheduled, generally within two to four weeks.