BOP Program Statement 5260.01 § 3

The following Bureau of Prisons (Bureau) components are responsible for ensuring consistent

establishment of the programs, services, and resource allocations necessary for inmates

diagnosed with GD.

a. Central Office

The Psychology Services Branch (PSB), Reentry Services Division, provides oversight and

consultation regarding services as they apply to inmates with a diagnosis of GD, including

consultation, assessment, and the provision of advice and guidance related to the identification,

evaluation, and recommendations for treatment needs of inmates with GD. Therapy will focus on

reducing distress associated with GD, or any other mental health concerns that may be present.

Mental health care is provided in the context of a collaborative therapeutic relationship with the

inmate. Crisis intervention services are offered to inmates who may be experiencing acute

distress or acute symptoms of mental illness to prevent self-directed harm (in accordance with

Program Statement PS 5324.08, Suicide Prevention Program) or to provide relief from symptoms

of mental illness and to prevent further decompensation.

The Health Services Division (HSD) oversees the treatment of inmates for all medical and

psychiatric diagnoses. Services are offered to inmates in response to referrals by staff, inmate

requests, or situational factors. Clinical guidance derived from the current body of research will

be provided at the direction of the Medical Director and will be used to inform the clinical

medical and psychiatric care of inmates.

The Women and Special Populations Branch (WASP) oversees the provision of non-medical

services to meet the needs of federally incarcerated women and other federally incarcerated

populations, including those individuals diagnosed with GD.

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b. Regional Offices

Regional Offices provide oversight and consultation to institutions regarding services and care

provided to inmates, including those diagnosed with GD.

c. Wardens

Wardens will establish a local multi-disciplinary approach for the management of inmates

diagnosed with GD. The Chief Psychologist is the primary point of contact in the institution for

issues related to this population and will consult, as needed, with the Executive Team, Captain,

Clinical Director, Unit Manager, or other individuals, as appropriate. Institutions will consult

with the Region, Central Office, and the MRT as necessary to ensure inmates diagnosed with GD

receive clinically necessary mental health programming and medical services.