BOP Program Statement 5405.01 § 7

FSA Interdisciplinary Committees are established at the regional and institution level to

collaboratively guide and support the implementation of the FSA by coordinating the delivery of

effective, evidence-based programs and activities to reduce recidivism, enhancing inmate

rehabilitation, and promoting successful reintegration into the community. Through

interdisciplinary collaboration and consistent oversight, the committees strive to ensure fairness,

consistency, accountability, and continuous improvement in program quality and outcomes across

all institutions.

a. Institutions. Institutions will establish an FSA Interdisciplinary Committee. This committee

monitors and manages local FSA risk and needs assessments, levels of criminogenic needs,

programming availability, training, and incentives. An Associate Warden will serve as

Chairperson of the FSA Interdisciplinary Committee. At a minimum, the institution FSA

Interdisciplinary Committee is comprised of supervisory staff representing Psychology

Services, Health Services, Education, Federal Prison Industries, and Correctional Programs (i.e.,

Unit Manager, Case Management Coordinator). Special Populations Program Coordinators and

Reentry Affairs Coordinators must also participate, if the positions are occupied at the

institution. Representatives from Chaplaincy Services, Financial Management, Recreation, and

Social Workers are encouraged to attend the committee meetings.

Complexes are encouraged to establish a separate FSA Interdisciplinary Committee for each

institution that focus on the specific needs of each population and challenges at each institution.

When practicable, and as determined by the Chairperson, the FSA Interdisciplinary Committee is

encouraged to discuss other related issues such as Admission and Orientation (A&O), Release

Preparation Program, release identification, reentry simulation events, children’s day events,

alternative programming, program modifications for special populations, and mock job fairs.

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FSA Interdisciplinary Committees will perform the following functions:

 Meet at least quarterly and maintain meeting minutes.

 Ensure all FSA needs assessments are completed and review the status of all FSA

program offerings commensurate with the needs levels of the institution.

 Ensure all FSA risk assessments are completed within required timeframes.

 Ensure all programs offered are facilitated by the designated discipline and program

manager or facilitator, as specified in the approved FSA Programs Guide.

 Discuss external partnership opportunities for volunteers to supplement programming, as

well as ways to leverage Community Relations Board (CRB) involvement as appropriate.

 Ensure all applicable incentives are awarded appropriately and not awarded to those

whose incentives are suspended.

 Track EBRR completions of 100 hours or more and ensure incentive awards are

appropriately awarded by the Inmate Pay Coordinator.

 Collaboratively plan and implement quarterly incentive events for the institution.

b. Regions. Regions will establish an FSA Interdisciplinary Oversight Committee to monitor

institution performance and provide training. Members are ordinarily comprised of representatives

from Psychology Services, Health Services, Education, Chaplaincy Services, Financial

Management, and Correctional Programs. The Senior Deputy Regional Director or designee

will serve as chair for the region’s FSA Interdisciplinary Oversight Committee. Representatives

participate in the Central Office FSA Leadership Committee. FSA Interdisciplinary Oversight

Committees will perform the following functions:

 Meet at least quarterly to review FSA performance and initiatives within their region.

 Conduct meetings and training sessions with institutions to support the field in

implementing FSA initiatives.

 Develop a tracking system to log meeting dates and FSA discussion points.

 Implement a centralized record-keeping system for FSA committee meeting agendas

and minutes.

 Serve as the primary point of contact for institution questions and concerns related to

the FSA program and activities.

 Discuss and address specific institution issues affecting various aspects of FSA

implementation (e.g., staffing, funding, facilities).

c. Central Office. The Director’s FSA Office will establish an FSA Leadership Committee.

The primary purpose is to coordinate quarterly interdisciplinary leadership sessions across

regional offices and divisions. These sessions aim to educate staff who oversee institutions and

address problems and concerns. All Regional Directors and Assistant Directors may assign

representatives to participate in the interdisciplinary leadership committee.

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