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BOP Program Statement 5310.16 § 11
PTP ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
Mental Health PTPs offer achievement awards for inmates who participate in them, as defined in
the Program Statement Psychology Treatment Programs. Achievement awards are offered to
participants who demonstrate behaviors that reflect a commitment to treatment, conformity with
program norms, progress on treatment plan goals, and behaviors that are expected in the general
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society.
a. Earning Achievement Awards. Inmates enrolled in PTPs must:
■ Be on time for all treatment activities.
■ Have no unexcused absences.
■ Not leave treatment activities without approval from the facilitator.
■ Dress appropriately.
■ Be an active participant in treatment activities.
■ Put forth positive efforts in accomplishing treatment plan goals, as determined by the
treatment provider.
■ Comply with education and FRP obligations.
■ Not receive a sanction for a sustained incident report.
b. Specific Achievement Awards
■ Limited financial awards. An inmate may earn a financial award to offset time lost from
work. The amount is $50 for each phase of treatment, as defined in the Program Statement
Psychology Treatment Programs. A financial award may be reduced by the treatment
team based upon the inmate’s unsatisfactory participation and progress. However, a
financial award is never to exceed $50.
■ Nearer release transfer. Formal consideration may be given for a nearer release transfer
following successful program completion.
■ Local incentives. Insti tutions may offer incentives such as preferred living quarters, “early
chow,” washer/dryer or exercise equipment on unit, etc.
■ Tangible incentives. With the Warden’s approval, tangible incentives may be given (e.g.,
books, t-shirts, notebooks, pencil pouches, mugs with program logo, food and hygiene items
that are not sold in commissary).
■ Token economy. Mental Health PTPs may choose to run a token economy in which
inmates are able to earn tangible incentives based on their participation.
■ Transition ceremony/ritual. For the completion of a Mental Health PTP, institutions may
offer a structured transition ceremony for the inmates.
History
PS 5310.16 dated 2014-05-01
Provenance
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- bop.gov
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- 2026-09-20
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- bop-ps-2026-09-20
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