The MPRI Model

The MPRI model involves improved decision making at seven critical decision points in the three phases of the custody, release, and community supervision/discharge process.

The document below displays the flow of services for Northwest Michigan's MPRI program.

The institutional phase describes the details of events and responsibilities during the offender's imprisonment from admission until the point of the parole decision and involves the first two major decision points:

1. Assessment and classification: Measuring the offender's risk, needs, and strengths.
2. Inmate programming: Assignments to reduce risk, address need, and build on strengths.

The transition to the community or re-entry phase begins approximately six months before the offender's target release date. In this phase, highly specific re-entry plans are organized that address housing, employment, and addiction and mental illness services. Phase Two involves the next two major decision points:

3. Inmate release and preparation: Developing a strong, public-safety-conscious parole plan.
4. Release decision making: Improving parole release guidelines.

The community and discharge phase begins when the inmate is released from prison and continues until discharge from community parole supervision. In this phase, it is the responsibility of the former inmate, human services providers, and the offender's network of community supports and mentors to assure continued success. Phase Three involves the final three major decision points of the transition process:

1. Supervision and services: Providing flexible and firm supervision and services.
2. Revocation decision making: Using graduated sanctions to respond to behavior.
3. Discharge and aftercare: Determining community responsibility to "take over" the case.