Program Information

Overview

The Barry County Office of Community Corrections has three programs designed to help offenders successfully complete probation while avoiding incarceration. Programs and services are designed using a rehabilitative approach with careful consideration for public safety.

The three programs the Barry County OCC offers are:

  • The Cog Program (female community Cog, male Cog--both in the jail and in the community)
  • The Drug Testing Program (females and males)
  • The Anger Management Program (males only)

 

COG PROGRAM

The OCC Cog Program is a 12-week, cognitive behavioral-based, group treatment exclusively for OCC enrolled offenders.  Treatment addresses thinking patterns that contribute to criminal behavior.   Services are contracted with Pine Rest.  The curriculum includes the following topics:

  • The CBT Model
  • Emotion Regulation and Stress Management
  • Changing Problem Thinking
  • Changing Your Consequences
  • Interpersonal Effectiveness
  • Substance Use and Ineffective Coping
  • Preventing Relapse
  • Relationships
  • Coping with Crisis
  • Thinking Mistakes
  • Who am I?; (understanding yourself)
  • Putting it Together

 The Cog Program is offered in the community and also in the Barry County Jail for male participants.


DRUG TESTING PROGRAM

The OCC Drug Testing Program is a minimum 120-day program that provides instant urine testing and PBTs to enrolled offenders.  All participants are assigned a testing color and are directed to test on a random basis through our testing hot-line.  All participants receive a program intake, which includes a verbal and written review of program rules. 

Participants who fail to appear when called to drug test, test positive for any unexcused substance, or provide a diluted or adulterated sample must re-start the program.



ANGER MANAGEMENT

The OCC Anger Management group is a 12-week, cognitive behavioral-based, group treatment exclusively for OCC enrolled male offenders.  Treatment is provided by Pine Rest and addresses the following topics:

  •  Defining Anger
  • Triggers
  • Anger Control Plans
  • The Cycle of Aggression
  • The ABC Model
  • Primary Emotions
  • Communication Styles
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Anger and the Family
  • Problem Solving Skills
  • Trauma
  • Review and Goal Setting

 The Anger Management Program is offered only in the community.