About Us
MonDay is a community-based correctional facility that provides a secure treatment environment for probationable felony offenders. Monday challenges offenders to modify their behavior to become responsible citizens by utilizing holistic programming. It opened up in March 1978 and has a total of 250 beds. It serves Montgomery, Greene, Preble, Darke, Fayette, and Miami counties. The Director is Michael J. Flannery.
Accreditation/Certification
American Correctional Association - Accredited since 1994
Cognitive Behavioral Program
Each resident is administered the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) which determines one's level of academic functioning. Residents who do not have a high school diploma or GED are placed in GED classes. All educational classes are taught by state-certified teachers.
Addresses the cognitive, communication, and relaxation intervention skills used to manage anger. Teaches participants about the anger cycle, how thinking affects behavior, the physical symptoms, and how to effectively deal with interpersonal conflicts and anger-provoking situations appropriately through the use of role-play.
Focuses on dynamic factors that can change - such as one's behaviors, values, attitudes, education, and vocation by treating the underlying thoughts, attitudes, and behaviors that lead to criminal behavior. To help a resident to develop positive traits, one must earn the incentives needed to progress from orientation to reentry. Advancement is based on the resident's commitment to change which is measured by one's ability to complete treatment goals, follow community rules, and demonstrate, through role plays, putting into practice what one has learned.
Helps the resident create a sense of self-respect while learning new skills. It also offers an opportunity for the resident to give something back to the community.
CBT focuses on treating the residents' substance abuse, criminogenic behavior, and any coexisting mental disorder. It's designed to help the residents practice newly acquired cognitive behavioral skills as they encounter stressors identified as high-risk situations associated with relapse.
Each resident is assigned a clinician who will provide counseling and case management services. The clinician and resident develop an individual case plan that addresses one's criminogenic needs by developing goals and a timetable for completion. The case plan is based on the Risk Needs Responsivity (RNR) principle and is revised as necessary based on the resident's progress. The assigned clinician also assists the resident with planning for re-entry to include continued care, obtaining housing, employment, and maintaining a responsible lifestyle. Treatment consists of cognitive curricula and a Behavior Management System wherein the resident must demonstrate the ability to acquire and integrate prosocial skills to successfully complete it.
This class is designed to help residents prepare for their careers by setting goals, writing resumes and focusing on areas such as punctuality, dress, appearance, and role-playing job interviews.
Integrates the biopsychosocial perspective on the causes of substance abuse, stages of change model, rational self-counseling, and interactive journaling.
Screening eligibility and admission criteria established by MonDay's Facility Governing Board in accordance with the Ohio Administrative Code. Referrals are male and female felony offenders referred by the sentencing Court of Common Pleas, Adult Parole Authority, and by Judicial Release.
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors are on staff to provide psychological assessments and individual counseling. MonDay contracts with a psychiatrist to provide services for residents assessed to need psychotropic medication management.
Residents must master 5 skill bases to be considered for advancement to Green Phase. The learning format is TCU Node-link mapping for motivation and CBT skills.
This manual is designed to assist residents in building on their strengths to develop better parenting skills.
Available to residents who desire further spiritual growth and development.
This class is for female residents and focuses on assisting them with gaining an understanding of the dynamics of what constitutes a healthy interpersonal relationship. Special emphasis is placed on developing interpersonal communication skills.
MonDay contracts with a Clinical Psychologist (CP) who specializes in sex offender treatment using a cognitive-based model. CP conducts assessments, and individual and group counseling sessions and provides clinical consultation for staff.
A CBT intervention that teaches how to process one’s thoughts, and link them with actions and the possible outcomes or consequences. Structured exercises address relapse prevention & management; interpersonal & intrapersonal emotional management, decision-making, and problem-solving.
National Institute of Corrections (NIC), U.S. Department of Justice. T4C curriculum uses problem-solving, cognitive restructuring, and social skills interventions.
CBT is used to teach strategies for avoiding substance abuse. It emphasizes skill-building activities to assist with cognitive, social, emotional, and coping skill development.
Residents have the opportunity to participate in unpaid vocational experiences through the Education, Maintenance, or Food Service Departments. Some also earn the privilege of working at a paid position outside the facility. Both types of vocational experiences are an integral part of programming.
Consists of three main elements to assist residents in developing their skills for employment.