Individualized Treatment Plan (ITP)
The ITP serves to establish institutional conditions required by statute for an offender to be considered for release on parole as defined by Texas Government Code, Section 508.152. Some of these programs are mandatory and nonattendance can result in disciplinary action, loss of good conduct time or negative parole consideration. TDCJ creates an ITP (Individual Treament Plan) for each inmate and the Coding Sheet explanes the numerical numbers that are on the ITP.
The ITP outlines programmatic activities and services for every individual offender and prioritizes participation in recommended programs based on needs, program availability, and applicable parole or discharge date. The ITP records eligibility for, and participation in, treatment programs aimed at reducing recidivism, improving knowledge, positive social interactions, and life skills. Every CID offender has an ITP developed for the purposes of providing information to staff when identifying programmatic needs; as a tracking instrument to ensure appropriate placements are made; and to enhance reports to the Board of Pardons and Paroles (BPP) regarding offender program participation. Offenders are required to attend programs specified by the ITP, regardless of their parole eligibility, as the programs are available. The ITP may also be utilized by the Reentry and Integration Division (RID) to enhance reentry planning. Any conflicts or problems that may arise from ITP recommendations concerning a program or job scheduling is referred to the UCC (Unit Classification Committe) for resolution.