Residential Drug Abuse Program (RDAP)

The Residential Drug Abuse Program (RDAP) is a comprehensive substance abuse treatment initiative administered by the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) of the United States Department of Justice. Established as part of the federal correctional system's rehabilitation efforts, RDAP represents one of the most intensive and structured drug treatment programs available to incarcerated individuals within the federal prison system.

The program is designed as a rigorous, evidence-based therapeutic intervention that addresses the complex relationship between substance abuse and criminal behavior. Participants in RDAP reside in a specialized therapeutic community that is physically separated from the general prison population, creating an immersive treatment environment conducive to recovery and behavioral change.

RDAP operates on the principles of a modern therapeutic community, incorporating intensive group therapy, individual counseling, and structured educational programming. The complete program consists of two distinct phases: a 500-hour residential component conducted within the correctional facility, followed by a transitional treatment phase lasting between four and six months during the participant's reintegration into society through halfway houses or home confinement.

Program Structure and Components

Residential Phase

The residential phase constitutes the core of the RDAP experience and requires participants to complete a minimum of 500 hours of intensive substance abuse treatment. During this phase, participants engage in therapeutic activities for approximately half of each day, typically operating on weekdays between the hours of 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM, though specific scheduling may vary by institution based on operational requirements and staffing considerations.

This phase is characterized by an immersive approach to treatment, emphasizing that programming extends beyond formal session hours. The modern therapeutic community model employed by RDAP operates on a 24-hour basis, meaning that participants are expected to maintain treatment-oriented behaviors and attitudes throughout all aspects of their daily routine, not merely during designated program hours.

Participants reside in dedicated housing units separate from the general inmate population, creating a therapeutic environment that minimizes external distractions and negative influences. This separation allows for the development of a cohesive community focused on recovery, mutual support, and personal growth.

Transitional Drug Abuse Treatment

Following successful completion of the residential phase, participants must complete the Transitional Drug Abuse Treatment (TDAT) component of the program. This phase typically lasts between four and six months and occurs while the individual is transitioning back into the community through placement in a residential reentry center (commonly known as a halfway house) or through home confinement arrangements.

The transitional phase serves as a critical bridge between the highly structured institutional environment and full community reintegration. During this period, participants continue to receive support and monitoring while gradually assuming greater responsibility for their recovery in less restrictive settings. The transitional component reinforces skills learned during the residential phase and provides ongoing accountability as individuals navigate the challenges of reentry.

Research has demonstrated that in-prison therapeutic community interventions are most effective when coupled with aftercare services. Studies have shown that ex-offenders who completed both a therapeutic community program and community aftercare had significantly lower recidivism rates (25%) compared to those who received only in-prison treatment without aftercare (64%).

It is important to note that sentence reduction credits are not officially applied until both the residential and transitional components have been successfully completed. This requirement ensures that participants remain engaged throughout the entire treatment continuum and do not prematurely disengage from programming.

Eligibility Requirements

Eligibility for RDAP is determined through a comprehensive assessment process and requires candidates to meet several specific criteria established by federal regulation. The program maintains rigorous standards to ensure that participants are appropriate for the intensive therapeutic community model and have a genuine need for substance abuse treatment.

Primary Eligibility Criteria

Documented Substance Abuse History: Candidates must demonstrate a verifiable history of substance abuse or dependence within the twelve-month period preceding their arrest for the current offense. This requirement can be established through multiple forms of documentation, including pre-sentence investigation reports, prior substance abuse treatment records, medical records, psychological evaluations, or other credible evidence that substantiates a pattern of problematic substance use. Two or more convictions for DUI or DWI in the five-year period before the prisoner's most recent arrest may also verify that the inmate has a substance use disorder.

Literacy Requirements: Participants must possess basic literacy skills necessary to engage with written program materials, complete workbook exercises, and participate meaningfully in educational components of the curriculum. The program involves substantial reading and written reflection, making literacy a fundamental prerequisite.

Non-Violent Offense Classification: RDAP eligibility for sentence reduction benefits is generally restricted to individuals convicted of non-violent offenses as defined by 18 U.S.C. § 3621(e). Felony or misdemeanor convictions for homicide, forcible rape, robbery, aggravated assault, and child sexual abuse all render a prisoner ineligible for the sentence reduction benefit, though they may still participate in the program without receiving early release.

Absence of Detainers: Candidates must have no pending detainers, including immigration or deportation detainers that would affect their ability to complete both phases of the program. The presence of a detainer creates uncertainty regarding the individual's ability to complete the transitional phase and benefit from the full treatment continuum.

Mental Health Stability: While mental health challenges are not necessarily disqualifying, candidates must not have severe or acute mental health conditions that would significantly impair their ability to participate in group therapy, engage in community activities, or complete program requirements. The intensive group-based nature of RDAP requires participants to maintain a level of psychological stability conducive to therapeutic engagement.

Institutional Requirements: Candidates must either be housed in a BOP facility that offers RDAP programming or be willing to transfer to an institution that provides the program. Not all federal facilities offer RDAP, and acceptance into the program may necessitate transfer to a different institution, potentially affecting proximity to family and support systems. The Bureau of Prisons maintains an official list of institutions currently offering RDAP.

Assessment and Selection Process

The assessment process begins when an incarcerated individual reaches a point within 24 to 48 months of their projected release date. At this juncture, BOP staff members, including drug treatment specialists and psychology services personnel, review the individual's case file, with particular attention to the pre-sentence investigation report and any documented history of substance abuse.

Eligible candidates are invited to participate in a formal interview with program staff. This interview serves multiple purposes: it allows staff to assess the candidate's motivation for treatment, verify the appropriateness of their substance abuse history for RDAP's curriculum, evaluate their understanding of program expectations, and determine their willingness to commit to the intensive, prolonged nature of the treatment process.

During the interview process, the single most important factor affecting admission is the candidate's demonstrated willingness to participate fully in the 500-hour residential program and commit to the recovery process. While judges may recommend substance abuse treatment during sentencing based on information in pre-sentence reports, the final determination of RDAP eligibility and admission rests solely with program staff at the facility. Judicial recommendations, while noted, do not guarantee admission or create an entitlement to participation.

Prison Consultants frequently advise clients on RDAP eligibility, helping them understand program requirements, prepare applications, and navigate the waiting lists at various institutions.

Sentence Reduction Benefits

One of the most significant incentives for RDAP participation is the potential for sentence reduction authorized under 18 U.S.C. § 3621(e). Beyond the intrinsic benefits of addressing substance abuse issues and acquiring skills for sustained recovery, federal law and BOP policy authorize program staff to grant time credits of up to twelve months reduction from a participant's federal sentence.

Time Credit Framework

The amount of sentence reduction granted upon successful program completion generally follows an established framework based on the total length of the original sentence. While program staff maintain discretion in awarding time credits based on individual performance and circumstances, the typical allocation structure operates as follows:

• Sentences of 24 to 30 months: Participants may receive approximately six months of sentence reduction
• Sentences of 31 to 36 months: Participants may receive approximately nine months of sentence reduction
• Sentences of 37 months or greater: Participants may receive up to twelve months of sentence reduction

It is critical to understand that these time credits represent earned benefits contingent upon successful completion of both program phases. The reductions are not automatically applied and may be adjusted or revoked based on participant performance, conduct, and engagement throughout the treatment process.

Furthermore, the application of earned time credits is deferred until both the residential and transitional components have been completed satisfactorily. Participants who complete the residential phase but fail to complete the transitional phase will not receive the sentence reduction benefit, emphasizing the importance of sustained commitment throughout the entire treatment continuum.

These RDAP sentence reduction benefits are separate from and in addition to good conduct time credits and First Step Act time credits that inmates may earn through other programs and good behavior.

Alternative Drug Treatment Programs

For individuals who are not eligible for RDAP or who prefer less intensive interventions, the Bureau of Prisons offers several alternative substance abuse treatment options. These programs provide varying levels of structure and time commitment, allowing individuals to access treatment appropriate to their needs and circumstances.

Non-Residential Drug Abuse Treatment Program

The Non-Residential Drug Abuse Treatment Program (NRDAP) is a voluntary intervention available at all BOP institutions. This program typically spans 10 to 24 weeks and provides group-based counseling focused on substance abuse education, relapse prevention, and the development of coping strategies. Unlike RDAP, NRDAP participants remain in general population housing and attend sessions on a scheduled basis rather than residing in a dedicated therapeutic community.

While NRDAP does not offer sentence reduction benefits, it provides valuable treatment for individuals with less severe substance abuse issues, those not eligible for RDAP due to sentence length or other factors, or those seeking supplemental support. The program offers flexibility while still addressing core substance abuse treatment needs.

Twelve-Step Programs

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA) programs are available throughout the federal prison system. These peer-support programs mirror their community-based counterparts and provide ongoing recovery support through the traditional twelve-step framework. Participation in AA or NA can complement other treatment interventions and provides continuity of care, as individuals can continue attending meetings upon release to the community.

Theoretical Foundation: Modern Therapeutic Community

RDAP is structured as a modern therapeutic community (TC), an evidence-based treatment model that has evolved from traditional therapeutic community concepts. The modern TC approach integrates social learning theory, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and community-based intervention strategies to create a comprehensive treatment environment.

Community as Method

A fundamental principle of the modern therapeutic community, as documented in research published by the National Institutes of Health, is the concept of "community as method." This approach recognizes the therapeutic community itself as the primary vehicle for change, rather than relying solely on individual therapeutic interventions or clinical treatment modalities.

The community as method framework emphasizes the cultivation of connectedness, identity formation, meaning-making, and empowerment among participants. This approach is grounded in the understanding that building social capital and community cohesion is essential for sustainable recovery and successful rehabilitation. Participants learn from one another, hold each other accountable, support one another's growth, and collectively maintain the therapeutic culture.

This model extends beyond creating a supportive environment; it also empowers the community to address violations of program rules and community norms. The collective governing structure means that participants themselves determine appropriate responses to rule violations and maintain community standards. This peer-driven accountability fosters genuine investment in the community's health and creates meaningful consequences that are experienced as more impactful than staff-imposed sanctions alone.

Immersive Treatment Philosophy

A distinguishing characteristic of RDAP is its commitment to immersive, 24-hour programming. Unlike programs where treatment occurs during discrete time periods with participants otherwise maintaining typical institutional routines, RDAP conceptualizes recovery as a continuous process that permeates all aspects of daily life. This philosophy means that expectations for therapeutic behavior, constructive communication, mutual support, and adherence to community standards apply at all times, not merely during formal programming sessions.

Rules, Norms, and Behavioral Expectations

RDAP maintains comprehensive rules and behavioral norms that govern participant conduct and create the structure necessary for effective therapeutic work. While specific requirements may vary somewhat between institutions based on local program culture and operational considerations, certain core principles are universal across all RDAP facilities.

Universal Program Rules

Confidentiality: Maintaining strict confidentiality regarding disclosures made during group therapy and individual sessions is considered the most fundamental rule in RDAP. Confidentiality creates the psychological safety necessary for participants to be vulnerable, share personal struggles, and engage authentically in the therapeutic process. Breaches of confidentiality are treated as serious violations that can result in immediate removal from the program.

Professionalism and Punctuality: The program emphasizes mutual respect demonstrated through professional interactions and punctual attendance. Arriving on time for all programming activities, addressing fellow participants and staff respectfully, and maintaining appropriate conduct in all interactions are non-negotiable expectations that mirror workplace and community standards.

Personal and Environmental Appearance: RDAP facilities maintain heightened standards for personal grooming and environmental cleanliness that exceed general institution requirements. The "act as if" principle informs this emphasis: maintaining a neat, orderly appearance and environment reinforces disciplined thinking and organized behavior. Specific requirements may include perfectly made beds that pass daily inspection, restrictions on items that can be stored on top of lockers, prohibitions against lying down during daytime hours, and limitations on the quantity of personal property.

Positive Orientation: Participants are expected to maintain a constructive, positive mindset and avoid negativity that could undermine the therapeutic environment. This expectation recognizes that sustained recovery requires developing new cognitive patterns and emotional regulation skills, and that a negative, defeatist mentality is incompatible with meaningful change.

Effective Communication: The program teaches and requires assertive communication as an alternative to passive, aggressive, or passive-aggressive communication patterns. Participants receive instruction in identifying their typical communication styles, understanding how ineffective communication has contributed to problems in their lives, and developing skills for direct, respectful, honest communication. These skills are continuously practiced and reinforced throughout program participation.

Core Therapeutic Concepts

RDAP curriculum is built upon several foundational therapeutic concepts that form the framework for personal change and recovery. These concepts are introduced progressively throughout the program and are reinforced through repetition, application, and peer accountability.

Components of a Balanced Lifestyle

The program emphasizes that sustainable recovery depends on developing and maintaining a balanced lifestyle across multiple domains. The core components of such a lifestyle include:

• Meaning and Purpose: Identifying and pursuing activities, relationships, and goals that provide a sense of meaning, direction, and purpose in life
• Healthy Eating: Maintaining proper nutrition and developing healthy relationships with food
• Physical Activity: Engaging in regular exercise and physical movement to support physical and mental health
• Sleep: Establishing and maintaining healthy sleep patterns and adequate rest

These components work synergistically to support overall well-being and create a stable foundation for recovery. Neglecting any component can destabilize recovery and increase vulnerability to relapse.

Eight Attitudes for Change

The Eight Attitudes for Change, sometimes referred to by the mnemonic "CROWHHOG," represent the mindset prerequisites for successful recovery. These attitudes are continually assessed and reinforced throughout program participation:

• Caring: Demonstrating genuine concern for and support of fellow community members
• Responsibility: Taking ownership of one's actions and circumstances rather than blaming external factors or other people
• Open-Mindedness: Maintaining willingness to accept feedback about one's behavior and remaining receptive to the possibility that fundamental changes in thinking and behavior are necessary
• Willingness: Consistently putting forth genuine effort and engaging fully in the difficult work of recovery
• Honesty: Being truthful with others and, more importantly, with oneself about behaviors, motivations, and feelings
• Humility: Accepting that one's own needs and perspectives are not more important than those of the community and remaining open to learning from others
• Objectivity: Examining situations and self-perceptions with clarity and without distortion, striving to see reality accurately
• Gratitude: Recognizing the value of the opportunity for change and expressing appreciation for support received from others

Few participants enter RDAP fully embodying all eight attitudes, and struggling with these attitudes at various points is considered normal. The program provides continuous opportunities to practice and develop these attitudes through structured activities and peer feedback.

Rational Thinking Framework

A cornerstone of RDAP's cognitive-behavioral approach is teaching participants to identify and modify irrational thinking patterns. The program employs the ABC model of rational thinking to help participants understand how thoughts mediate emotional and behavioral responses:

Activating Event: Identifying the specific situation, interaction, or occurrence that triggered an emotional response

Beliefs: Examining how the event was interpreted and what meaning was assigned to it, recognizing that the same event can be interpreted in multiple ways

Consequences: Analyzing the emotional, behavioral, and practical outcomes that resulted from one's beliefs about the event

This framework helps participants recognize that emotional distress and problematic behaviors typically result not from events themselves but from how those events are interpreted. By "slowing down their thinking" and examining their beliefs more objectively, participants can develop more rational interpretations that lead to healthier emotional and behavioral responses.

Eight Common Thinking Errors

The program identifies eight common thinking errors (remembered through the mnemonic "BADLIARS") that contribute to poor decision-making and emotional distress. Participants learn to recognize these patterns in their own thinking:

• Blaming: Attributing responsibility for one's circumstances or emotions to external factors rather than taking personal ownership
• Absolutes: Using extreme, inflexible language ("always," "never," "best," "worst") that prevents objective assessment and open-mindedness
• Demands: Presenting personal preferences or wants as non-negotiable needs, creating unrealistic expectations and unnecessary conflict
• Loaded Words: Employing emotionally charged or extreme language that inflames situations and distorts reality
• I Can't: Dismissing possibilities and assuming inability to tolerate discomfort or accomplish difficult tasks
• Awfulizing: Catastrophizing situations by focusing exclusively on negative aspects while ignoring potential positive outcomes or silver linings
• Rhetorical Questions: Posing manipulative questions designed to make others uncomfortable or defensive rather than seeking genuine information
• Statement of Fact: Presenting assumptions or partial information as objective truth without considering alternative perspectives or complete information

Recognition of these thinking errors enables participants to challenge automatic thought patterns and develop more balanced, rational cognitive processes.

Eight Criminal Thinking Errors

Distinct from common thinking errors, the program addresses specific cognitive patterns associated with criminal behavior and antisocial conduct. Understanding and modifying these thought patterns is essential for reducing recidivism:

• Mollification: Justifying harmful or illegal behavior through rationalization, such as claiming that providing for one's family excuses fraudulent activity
• Cutoff: Dismissing or silencing others without allowing them to express their perspectives or concerns
• Entitlement: Believing that one deserves special treatment or that normal rules and expectations do not apply due to perceived uniqueness or superiority
• Power Orientation: Seeking to dominate conversations and relationships as a means of elevating one's status and controlling situations
• Sentimentality: Engaging in superficial acts of kindness or empathy primarily to enhance one's self-image rather than out of genuine concern
• Superoptimism: Maintaining unrealistic confidence that one can avoid consequences through skill or luck, leading to poor risk assessment
• Cognitive Indolence: Consistently choosing the path of least resistance and avoiding the mental effort required for responsible decision-making
• Discontinuity: Failing to follow through on commitments and allowing oneself to be easily distracted from responsibilities and goals

Addressing these criminal thinking patterns is particularly important for participants whose substance abuse was intertwined with criminal activity, as modification of these thought processes reduces the likelihood of future criminal conduct.

Daily Programming and Activities

The daily structure of RDAP combines various therapeutic activities (see also Daily Schedules, Counts, and Movement for general prison routines) designed to reinforce program concepts, build community cohesion, and provide opportunities for practice and skill development. While specific schedules vary by institution, most programs operate during weekday mornings, typically from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Community Meeting

The day typically begins with a community meeting lasting approximately one hour. This gathering serves multiple functions, including administrative announcements, community-building activities, and peer accountability mechanisms. Depending on the specific program, community meetings may include participant-led presentations of current events, weather reports, sports scores, and scheduled activities.

Two essential components occur during every community meeting:

Pull-Ups: This structured feedback mechanism allows community members to address violations of program rules, community standards, or concerning behaviors they have observed in fellow participants. Pull-ups are documented on standardized forms that provide a framework for constructive criticism, ensuring that feedback is specific, behavior-focused, and oriented toward growth rather than punishment. The pull-up process embodies the community as method principle by placing responsibility for maintaining standards with the participants themselves.

Positive Praise: Balancing the accountability function of pull-ups, positive praise provides an opportunity for participants to recognize and celebrate progress, helpful behaviors, and positive contributions made by fellow community members. This practice reinforces desired behaviors, builds community cohesion, and maintains a balanced perspective that acknowledges growth alongside areas needing improvement.

Module Groups

RDAP curriculum is organized into three phases, each lasting approximately three months. Each phase has an associated module that addresses specific therapeutic themes and introduces particular concepts and skills. Module groups bring together participants who are working through the same phase, allowing for focused discussion of workbook material, shared processing of concepts, and mutual support among individuals facing similar programmatic challenges.

This phase-based structure ensures progressive skill development, with each module building upon concepts introduced in earlier phases. The grouping of participants by phase also facilitates appropriate challenge levels, as individuals working on similar material can provide more relevant feedback and support to one another.

Small Group Therapy

Small group sessions represent the core therapeutic intervention of RDAP. The entire participant population is divided into smaller groups, typically consisting of 20 to 30 members, with intentional mixing of individuals at different stages of program completion. This heterogeneous composition allows newer participants to learn from those further along in treatment while providing advanced participants opportunities to reinforce their own learning through mentoring others.

Small groups function as process-oriented group therapy sessions where participants discuss personal challenges, practice skills, receive feedback, work through conflicts, and support one another's recovery. The small group setting provides the intimacy necessary for vulnerable disclosure while maintaining sufficient size to offer diverse perspectives and prevent over-reliance on any single relationship.

Community Service Committees

Operational responsibilities for maintaining the RDAP unit and ensuring smooth program functioning are distributed among participants through various committees. These committees embody the therapeutic community principle that participants should assume responsibility for their environment rather than passively receiving services.

Examples of committees include inspection teams that conduct daily reviews of living areas to ensure compliance with cleanliness and organization standards, participation tracking committees that monitor attendance and engagement in community meetings, and various other operational committees necessary for program administration. Committee participation teaches accountability, teamwork, leadership, and the importance of contributing to collective well-being.

Program Completion and Failure

Consequences of Program Violations

RDAP maintains strict behavioral expectations, and failure to comply with program rules can result in removal from the program. The program employs a progressive disciplinary framework for most violations, typically providing participants with written warnings and therapeutic interventions before resorting to expulsion. This approach reflects the understanding that setbacks are often part of the recovery process and that corrective feedback can facilitate growth.

However, certain serious violations result in immediate removal without preliminary warnings. These zero-tolerance offenses include alcohol or drug use, physical violence or fighting, attempted escape or security violations, and breaches of confidentiality regarding matters disclosed in therapeutic sessions. Such violations fundamentally undermine the safety and integrity of the therapeutic community and are incompatible with continued participation.

Violations that result in immediate removal may also lead to placement in the Special Housing Units (SHU), particularly when they involve serious institutional infractions beyond the scope of program violations. The dual consequences of program removal and potential disciplinary segregation underscore the seriousness with which such violations are treated.

Reapplication After Removal

Individuals who are removed from RDAP, whether through expulsion for violations or voluntary withdrawal, may reapply for admission after a mandatory 90-day waiting period. This waiting period serves multiple purposes: it creates a consequence that discourages casual disengagement from the program, allows time for reflection on the factors that led to program failure, and provides an opportunity for the individual to demonstrate changed behavior and renewed commitment. Individuals who are readmitted must begin the program anew from the beginning, completing all 500 hours of residential treatment regardless of how far they had progressed before removal.

Participating Institutions

RDAP is not available at all Bureau of Prisons facilities. The program operates at designated institutions that have the physical infrastructure, staffing, and resources necessary to support the therapeutic community model. Institutions offering RDAP maintain dedicated housing units separate from general population areas, employ specialized drug treatment staff, and allocate significant resources to program operation.

Individuals seeking to participate in RDAP may need to request transfer to an institution offering the program, particularly if their initially designated facility does not provide RDAP services. Such transfers can affect proximity to family members and support systems, a consideration that should be weighed against the benefits of program participation and potential sentence reduction. Prison Consultants can assist with understanding the facility designation process and preparing placement requests.

The Bureau of Prisons maintains an official list of institutions currently offering RDAP, which is subject to periodic updates as institutional missions and resources change. Prospective participants should consult with institutional staff or review official BOP documentation to verify current RDAP availability at specific facilities.

See Also

• First Step Act: Overview and Implementation
• Earned Time Credits Under the First Step Act
• Federal Good Time Credit Policies
• Sentence Reduction Mechanisms
• Residential Reentry Centers (Halfway Houses)
• Home Confinement and Monitoring Programs
• The Presentence Report (PSR)
• Prison Consultants
• Overview of Federal Prison Designation
• Special Housing Units (SHU)

Facilities Offering RDAP

The Bureau of Prisons operates 65 Residential Drug Abuse Treatment Programs at 53 federal facilities across six administrative regions. Not all federal prisons offer RDAP, and individuals seeking entry into the program may need to transfer to a different institution, potentially affecting proximity to family. The following list represents facilities currently offering RDAP programming.

Northeast Region

• FCI Allenwood–L (Pennsylvania)
• FCI Allenwood–M (Pennsylvania)
• USP Canaan (Pennsylvania)
• FCI Danbury (Connecticut)
• FCI Elkton (Ohio)
• FCI Fairton (New Jersey)
• FCI Fort Dix (New Jersey) – Two programs
• FPC Lewisburg (Pennsylvania)
• FPC McKean (Pennsylvania)
• FCI Schuylkill (Pennsylvania)

Southeast Region

• FCI Coleman–L (Florida)
• USP Coleman II (Florida)
• FPC Edgefield (South Carolina)
• FSL Jesup (Georgia)
• FCI Marianna (Florida)
• FPC Miami (Florida)
• FCI Miami (Florida) – Spanish language program
• FPC Montgomery (Alabama)
• FPC Pensacola (Florida)
• FPC Talladega (Alabama)
• FCI Tallahassee (Florida) – Female facility
• FCI Yazoo City (Mississippi)

North Central Region

• FPC Duluth (Minnesota)
• FCI Englewood (Colorado)
• FPC Florence (Colorado)
• FCI Florence (Colorado)
• FPC Greenville (Illinois) – Female facility
• FCI Leavenworth (Kansas)
• FPC Leavenworth (Kansas)
• USP Marion (Illinois)
• FCI Milan (Michigan)
• FCI Oxford (Wisconsin)
• FCI Pekin (Illinois)
• FCI Sandstone (Minnesota)
• MCFP Springfield (Missouri)
• FCI Terre Haute (Indiana)
• FCI Waseca (Minnesota) – Female facility
• FPC Yankton (South Dakota)

Western Region

• FCI Dublin (California) – Female facility
• FPC Dublin (California) – Female facility
• FCI Herlong (California)
• FCI Lompoc (California)
• FCI Phoenix (Arizona)
• FPC Phoenix (Arizona) – Female facility
• FCI Sheridan (Oregon)
• FPC Sheridan (Oregon)
• FCI Terminal Island (California)

South Central Region

• FCI Bastrop (Texas)
• FPC Beaumont (Texas)
• FCI Beaumont–L (Texas)
• FCI Beaumont–M (Texas)
• USP Beaumont (Texas)
• FPC Bryan (Texas) – Female facility
• FMC Carswell (Texas) – Female facility
• FCI El Reno (Oklahoma)
• FCI Fort Worth (Texas) – Two programs
• FCI Forrest City (Arkansas)
• FCI La Tuna (Texas)
• FCI Seagoville (Texas) – Two programs
• FPC Texarkana (Texas)

Mid-Atlantic Region

• FPC Alderson (West Virginia) – Two programs, female facility
• FPC Beckley (West Virginia)
• FCI Beckley (West Virginia)
• USP Big Sandy (Kentucky)
• FCI Butner (North Carolina)
• FCI Cumberland (Maryland)
• FPC Cumberland (Maryland)
• SFF Hazelton (West Virginia) – Female facility
• FMC Lexington (Kentucky)
• FCI Memphis (Tennessee)
• FCI Morgantown (West Virginia) – Two programs
• FCI Petersburg–M (Virginia)
• FCI Petersburg–L (Virginia)

Note: This list represents facilities offering RDAP as of late 2024. Program availability may change based on BOP operational needs and staffing. Individuals should verify current availability with their case manager or through the BOP Inmate Locator.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is RDAP?

RDAP is an intensive 9-12 month residential treatment program for federal inmates with documented substance abuse disorders. Successful completion can result in up to 12 months off your sentence.

Q: How do I qualify for RDAP?

You must have a documented substance abuse disorder, be within 24-36 months of release, not have certain disqualifying convictions, and have a PSR or court documentation of substance abuse.

Q: How much time can RDAP take off my sentence?

Successful RDAP completion can reduce your sentence by up to 12 months, plus 6 months of halfway house placement.