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SPECIALIZED TREATMENT FOR OPTIMIZED PROGRAMMING (STOP)

STOP contractors provide comprehensive, evidence-based programming, and services to parolees in their first year of release during their transition into the community to support a successful reentry and reduce recidivism.

STOP services include, but are not limited to:

  • Substance Use Disorder Treatment
  • Detoxification Services
  • Assistance with Enrollment to Health Care Services
  • General Health Education Services
  • Motivational Incentives
  • Anger Management
  • Criminal Thinking
  • Returning Home Well Housing
  • Life Skills Programs
  • Community and Family Reunification Services
  • Employment and Educational Services, and Referrals
  • Individual, Family, and Group Counseling
  • Faith-Based Services
  • Recovery and Reentry Housing

Location(s)

STOP services are provided through a network of community providers located in most counties through the State and managed by six regional placement offices in the following counties:

  • Santa Clara (Campbell)
  • Fresno
  • Los Angeles
  • Sacramento
  • San Bernardino
  • San Diego

Parolees in counties lacking STOP service locations may be considered for placement in another county to accommodate placement in STOP services. 

View map of the STOP Program Areas

Program Length

Up to 180 days with the possibility of up to an additional 185 days, based on assessed need.

Enrollment

Enrollment requires a referral by the individual’s Agent of Record (AOR) via a California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation form 1502, Activity Report. Parolees may self-refer to a STOP facility but the AOR will be contacted to verify referral.

Eligibility Requirements

All parolees subject to the jurisdiction of Division of Adult Parole Operations are eligible to participate.  Priority is given to parolees who are within their first year of release and who have demonstrated a moderate-to-high risk to reoffend, as identified by the California Static Risk Assessment (CSRA), and have a medium to high need, as identified by the Correctional Offender Management Profiling for Alternative Sanctions (COMPAS) reentry assessment tool.

Contact Information

(279) 223-1034