The Three-Phase, Decision-Point MPRI Model

The MPRI Model involves improved decision making at critical decision points in the three phases of the custody, release, and community supervision/discharge process.

GETTING READY

The institutional phase describes the details of events and responsibilities that occur during the prisoner’s imprisonment from admission until the point of the parole decision and involves two major decision points:

1. Assessment and classification: Measuring the prisoner’s risks, needs, and strengths.
2. Prisoner programming: Assignments to reduce risk, address need, and build on strengths.

GOING HOME

The transition to the community or re-entry phase begins approximately six months before the prisoner’s target release date. In this phase, highly specific re-entry plans are organized that address housing, employment, and services to address addiction and mental illness. Phase Two involves the next two major decision points:

3. Prisoner release preparation: Developing a strong, public-safety-conscious parole plan.
4. Release decision making: Improving parole release guidelines.

STAYING HOME

The community and discharge phase begins when the prisoner is released from prison and continues until discharge from community parole supervision. In this phase, it is the responsibility of the former prisoner, human services providers, and the offender’s network of community supports and mentors to assure continued success. Phase Three involves the final three major decision points of the transition process:

5. Supervision and services: Providing flexible and firm supervision and services.
6. Revocation decision making: Using graduated sanctions to respond to behavior.
7. Discharge and aftercare: Determining community responsibility to “take over” the case.

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