Drug Abuse Correctional Center

Mr. Patrick Melman, Superintendent
1305 North Dr.
PO Box 36
Winnebago, WI 54985-0036
Phone: (920) 236-2700
FAX (920) 426-5601 

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INTRODUCTION

The Drug Abuse Correctional Center (DACC) is located north of Oshkosh in Winnebago, Wisconsin. The center’s current population capacity is 282 male inmates with 230 beds designated for treatment.  This population capacity allows for beds for inmates waiting to being programming as well as beds for those inmates who have completed the program and will be releasing to the community supervision.

 

PROGRAMS

Earned Release Program - The Earned Release Program (ERP) was implemented in March, 2004. The program is a 6-month, abstinence based, and includes structured weekly activity including a minimum of 35 hours of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse (AODA) related treatment.  Each group consists of 10 offenders.  There are two 40 bed ERP program units at the center.

Treatment approaches/modalities are Cognitive-Behavioral Approach.  Components include communication and social skills training, rational behavior training, AODA education, AODA dependency, AODA relapse prevention, corrective thinking, grief and anger management, stress and relaxation coping techniques, domestic violence education, victim impact, employment readiness, and re-entry initiatives. Support groups are available both on and off site.

A major emphasis of the program is community reintegration with the Division of Community Corrections probation and parole agent involved from the first month of the program, continuing with increasing involvement in release planning which includes aftercare, residence, support services, and employment.  Each inmate prepares a release plan that is reviewed by staff.  Upon completion of the program, the sentencing court is notified and modifies the sentence to release on extended supervision.  

Operating While Impaired Earned Release Program – The ERP-OWI is a six month, closed group program for offenders convicted of operating a vehicle while impaired, under Wisconsin statute 346.63 (1)(a) who also meet the eligibility requirements.  Each group consists of 10 offenders. There are three 50-bed program units at the center.

RESOURCES/COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT

During the course of the year, DACC provides numerous hours of training and education on AODA.  DACC has provided speakers for various secondary schools, colleges and universities, church groups and other community agencies and groups.

 

RESTORATIVE JUSTICE

DACC embraces the concepts of Restorative Justice, restoring wholeness to the community impacted by crime, which may include community service.  DACC inmates provide community service work for many non-profit community based organizations.  Additionally, the inmates serve as speakers at presentations not only about chemical abuse prevention in schools, but also at DOC functions, judges' workshops and other community organizations.

 

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