Three-Phase Behavior Modification Programme:
Centre is operated in accordance to Closed Maximum Procedures, the
Ebongweni Policy Principles and a Three-Phase Behavior Modification
Programme namely:
- Phase I
Admission, Orientation and Assessment
- Phase II
Normal Housing and Intervention
- Phase III Preparation for pre-integration into normal open maximum facilities
(Centres of origin)
On admission all offenders enter Ebongweni in Phase I for orientation and
assessment processes. These offenders are assessed every 3 months and can
be considered for promotion to Phase II after 6 months, depending on their
adjustment, behavior and co-operation.
Offenders in Phase II are subjected to specific Intervention and Correctional
Programmes and are assessed every 3 months by a Case Review Team and
every 6 months by the Case Management Committee. After a period of 24
months of good behavior and the successful completion of the identified
Intervention and Correctional Programmes offenders can be considered for
promotion to Phase III
Offenders in Phase III are subjected to specific pre-transfer programmes in order
to facilitate their re-integration into a normal open maximum environment and
transfer to the correctional centre of origin.
All offenders are subjected to the mentioned three phases and applications for
transfers are not entertained at this level. All applications for transfer prior to the
successful completion of all three phases are referred to the National Selection
Panel for consideration.
A Special Care Unit for offenders with behavioral /adjustment problems has
been established and forms part of the Phase I