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BOP Program Statement 5310.16 § 12
MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
Achievement awards are available to CARE3-MH inmates in all settings and CARE2-
MH/CARE3-MH inmates at the ADX. Achievement awards are offered to participants who
demonstrate behaviors that reflect sustained efforts toward recovery, progress on treatment goals,
and pro-social attitudes and behaviors.
a. Earning Achievement Aw ards. Inmates must:
■ Attend treatment activities on time.
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■ Make 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
■ Local incentives. Institutions may offer incentives such as preferred living quarters, “early
chow,” washer/dryer or exercise equipment on a unit where CARE3-MH inmates live, 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. CARE3 -Mental Health sites may choose to run a token economy in which
inmates are able to earn tangible incentives based on their participation in treatment.
History
PS 5310.16 dated 2014-05-01
Provenance
- Source
- bop.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-20
- Edition
- bop-ps-2026-09-20
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