What happens when an offender drops out of a group?
It depends on the reason for the drop and the type of group. If he/she drops out because of a move to another facility and it is a group that he/she can be enrolled in again with no problem (an open group such as CSC) then he/she reenters the group as soon as it is available. If it is a close-ended group, then the drop reason is noted in the case plan, the class remains a part of the case plan and it will be necessary to start over. If the offender requests to drop, the reason is noted in the case plan, and depending on the reason, it may be noted that the offender refuses to program and may receive some sort of disciplinary action. If it is behavioral, it is noted as a behavioral drop and some sort of disciplinary action might occur. If the offender is on supervision in the community and the group is part of the case plan and required as part of his probation/parole, he/she may receive a sanction or be violated.
