• Dr. Gareth Lasky

  • Dr. Gareth Lasky worked for the Federal Bureau of Prisons for 22 years. Most recently, he was the Drug Abuse Treatment Program Coordinator (1992-2004) at FCI Sheridan. Dr. Lasky was responsible for the administrative and clinical components of the Drug Abuse Program. While in this position, he performed well over 1500 inmate Residential Drug Abuse Treatment (RDAP) evaluations. The assessments consisted of the determination of an inmate's eligibility for entrance into RDAP and the inmate's early release eligibility under 18 U.S.C. 3621(e).

    Prior to his appointment as RDAP coordinator, Dr. Lasky was the Chief of Psychology Services at FCI, Ashland, Kentucky. In addition to administrative duties, he provided comprehensive psychological services to a diverse inmate population. During his career, he completed thousands of clinical evaluations. In addition, he completed evaluations for the U. S. Court and other federal agencies. Dr. Lasky received his Doctor of Education from West Virginia University.

• Dr. B. Carl Gordon

  • Dr. B. Carl Gordon retired from the Federal Bureau of Prisons in 2005 after a 25 year career. He worked as a Clinical Psychologist, Drug Program Coordinator, and, for the last 18 years was Chief Psychologist at the Federal Correctional Institutions in Sheridan, Oregon. He is an expert on the delivery of clinical services in a

    correctional environment and was recently featured on a Continuing Legal Education (CLE) approved webcast for the Association of Federal Defense Attorneys (AFDA). Dr. Gordon holds a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Southern Mississippi.

• George H. Saltzberg, M.D.

  • George H. Saltzberg, M.D. retired from the Federal Bureau of Prisons in November of 2005. He initially was a Medical Officer in the BOP and for the last six and one half years was a Clinical Director at FCI Sheridan and FDC SeaTac. As co-department head with a Health Services Administrator, he was responsible for addressing the medical needs of all inmates. He played a pivotal role in maintaining the highest medical standards mandated by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), the Federal Program Review Division, and the American Correctional Association (ACA). Dr. Saltzberg held memberships in the Society of Correctional Physicians, the National Commission on Correctional Health Care and the ACA. Dr. Saltzberg is available to evaluate the defendant's medical history and review BOP approved formulary medications. He can recommend appropriate care level. If the treatment or medication is not available at the BOP,

    he can recommend treatment at the expense of the defendant before trial or institution designation. Dr. Saltzberg can review the defendant's need to be housed in a medical facility. He is also available to review medical records for compliance with BOP policy and community standards of treatment. As Clinical Director, Dr. Saltzberg chaired the Utilization review Committee which prioritized care for inmates who needed off-site specialty consultations. He has been a strong patient advocate within the bounds of increasingly diminished federal budgetary funding. In addition, Dr. Saltzberg has been a consultant to local and regional BOP attorneys in analyzing tort claims and Bivens suits. Dr. Saltzberg received his M.D. from the University of Illinois College of Medicine. He is actively licensed in Oregon and Washington. He is Board Certified by the American Board of Family Practice.

• Dayle C. Carlson

  • Dayle C. Carlson is a former Supervising United States Probation Officer. He has worked in the private sector since 1984. He focuses on the evaluation of criminal defendants and the development of alternative sentencing reports. Mr. Carlson is a nationally recognized expert on the Federal Sentencing Guidelines and in "departure advocacy."

    He has consulted on well over 600 Federal Guideline cases, including advising on the structure of Plea Agreements, preparing clients for the Presentence Investigation process, and the preparation of downward departure motion/sentencing memoranda. Mr. Carlson possesses a Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology.

• Dr. Donald Tucker

  • Dr. Donald Tucker retired from the Federal Bureau of Prisons in 2005 after 23 years of service. He worked as a Drug Treatment Specialist (DTS) in RDAP at FCI and FPC Sheridan. Prior to working as a DTS, Dr. Tucker worked as a Correctional Counselor. He assisted inmates through prison orientation, adjustment, and pre-release planning.

    Dr. Tucker is very familiar with inmate interactions with the Unit Team, BOP policies, and inmate specific incarceration issues. The diversity of Dr. Tucker's 23 years of experience in the BOP provided him with a well rounded understanding of the impact of incarceration on the inmate, as well as the inmate's family. Dr. Tucker is currently employed in the private sector as a Social Work supervisor. He is also a Certified Mediator.

Hope: Surviving the BOP Experience

This trailer offers you a glimpse of two people and their wives who survived federal prison. The full film provides critical information and skills to help the new "inmate" make the most of his/her prison experience. Going to prison does not have to be the "end" of one's dreams.