Initial placement of an offender is based upon an initial classification of the individual by the Bureau of Prisons, which is a calculation of the required security considerations, an individual’s medical needs, consideration of how crowded some institutions are, the offender’s specialized program needs if any, legal residence, and court recommendations. Classification information is obtained from the presentence investigation report (PSR), and so it is essential for the attorney and client to ensure that the information is both accurate and complete as to offenses conduct, prior record, open or pending cases, legal residence, physical and mental health, verifiable education level, and substance abuse, particularly if the offender wants to qualify for the bureau’s comprehensive Residential Drug Abuse Program.