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Bureau of Prisons
Psychology Services
Intake Screening
"SENSITIVE BUT UNCLASSIFIED"
Inmate Name
EPSTEIN, JEFFREY EDWARD
Reg #:
76318.054
Date of Birth:
01/20/1953
Sex: M
Facility: NYM
Unit Team: A8O
Date:
07/08/2019 09:24
Provider:
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PsyD/PhD
Limits of Confidentiality
Limits of confidentiality were reviewed with inmate EPSTEIN. He expressed an understanding of the limits of confidentiality
and consented to be interviewed accordingly.
Data Source(s)
The following data sources were reviewed in conjunction with this Initial Intake Evaluation: Self-Report, SENTRY, Staff
Observation.
Inmate Epstein is a 66-year-old, Black male who was seen by Psychology Services due to newly arriving at MCC-NY. He
denied a history of mental health treatment on his Psychology Services Intake Questionnaire.
Mental Health History and Current Symptoms
No history of mental health issues was noted.
No history of prior mental health treatment was noted.
No current mental health symptoms were noted.
No suicidal ideation, attempts, or self-harm were noted.
Substance Abuse
No history of substance abuse was noted.
No history of substance abuse treatment was noted.
Sex Offenses
No sexual offense convictions were noted.
No history of sexual predation in a correctional setting was noted.
Relevant PsychosocIal History
Noteworthy psychosocial issues: Other.
Inmate Epstein is currently incarcerated for a Sex Trafficking. He stated he was previously incarcerated three months f or
prostitution. Inmate Epstein stated he is single and does not have any children. He revealed he was liting in New York.
He stated he completed high school. He stated he was employed in banking work prior to his incarceration.
Adjustment to Incarceration
Adjustment to incarceration concerns were identified: Other.
SEXUAL ABUSE HISTORY
Inmate Epstein denied being the victim of physical or sexual abuse. He is currently charged with sex trafficking and has
previously been charged with prostitution. He was informed of the programs offered by MCC-NY as well as the Bureau of
Prisons. Additionally, he was informed of this institutions self-help program. Inmate Epstein reported be was not currently
interested in any treatment programs.
MENTAL STATUS:
Inmate Epstein appeared calm, controlled, without signs of psychomotor agitation or retardation. He Was fully cooperative,
maintained good eye-contact, and related in an interpersonally appropriate manner with interviewer. Speech and thought
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processes were organized, coherent, logical, and goal-directed.
Based on informal assessment during this interview, this inmate's cognitive functioning appeared withi normal limits, as
reflected by adequate long and short-term memory, good attention, and appropriate concentration duri g interview, as well
as adequate receptive and expressive language skills. Inmate denied any current sleep disturbances nd described his
appetite as adequate.
This inmate denied recent or present morbid thoughts, passive or active suicidal ideation, intent or pia and contracted for
safety. This inmate's verbalizations were optimistic, future oriented, and without indications of helples or hopeless
thinking. Inmate Brown denied any familial history of suicide behaviors or attempts.
This inmate was provided with supportive psychotherapy, and psycho-education to strengthen coping Skills and facilitate
adjustment to incarceration.
Findings
Care Level:
CARE1-MH
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Date of Birth:
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Sex: M a9Salli
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Date:
07/08/2019 09:24
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Inmate EPSTEIN denied any history of mental health symptoms or treatment. He denied any current men
He does not meet criteria for any current psychological diagnosis. He meets criteria for Mental Health Car
CARE1-MH is indicative of an inmate who shows no significant level of functional impairment associated
and demonstrates no need for regular mental health intervention.
Recommendations
The following psychological services are recommended: Other.
Inmate EPSTEIN was educated about both routine and emergency procedures for contacting Psychol
not appear to be in distress at this time. He agreed to contact psychology if he feels he needs psychol
future. He meets criteria for CC1 and does not require scheduled follow up at this time.
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Unit Team: A&O
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Bureau of Prisons
Psychology Services
Risk of Sexual Abusiveness
"SENSITIVE BUT UNCLASSIFIED"
Inmate Name:
EPSTEIN, JEFFREY EDWARD
Reg #:
Date of Birth:
01/20/1953
Sex:
M
Fadllty: NYM
Unit Team
Date:
07/08/2019 09:35
Provider:
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76318-054
A&O
Comments
Risk of Sexual Abusiveness
During the intake screening process, for Inmate Epstein, based on the documentation available at the time of the
screening, and Inmate Epstein's self-report, he was identified as being at risk for sexual abusiveness duet previous
perpetration of sexual abuse in the community or in an institutional setting, as evidenced by the following
'ective
criteria:
( ) Having a history of prior institutional violence or sexual abuse perpetration
(X ) Having a history of prior sexual abuse perpetration in the community
(X ) Having prior convictions of violent offenses
As required by P5324.11, Sexually Abusive Behavior Prevention and Intervention, Inmate Epstein was se
by
Psychology on today's date to assess his risk factors for sexual abusiveness. At the onset of this clinical
ntact, the
inmate was informed about the BOP requirements regarding PREA. Inmate Epstein indicated he underst ds the
institution's policy against engaging in sexual behavior. His risk factors for sexual abusiveness were asse ed and
( ) History of prior sexual victimization in prison
( X ) History of prior prison sexual predation
( ) History of head injury with loss of consciousness
( ) History of childhood psychological, physical, sexual abuse
( ) Witnessed family violence
( ) Antisocial Personality Disorder traits of irritability/aggressiveness and recklessness
( ) Hypersexuality (defined by eight or more orgasms a week prior to prison)
( ) Hypermasculinity
( ) Other:
Based on this clinical assessment, the inmate is considered to be at
(X ) Low Risk of Abusiveness at this facility (Note: Even though this inmate is judged to be at low risk of s xual
abusiveness, an unforeseen change in risk factors may significantly alter his risk level.). Programming
recommendations included sex offender treatment Inmate Epstein declined programming recommendatio s.The
Inmate understands the procedure for contacting Psychology for routine or emergent services.
( ) Moderate Risk of Abusiveness. The Unit Team and Correctional Staff have been notified regarding Psychology
stars recommendation that he not be housed in a cell with any inmates identified as at Increased risk for sexual
victimization. Psychology also recommends a greater level of supervision regarding his work and educatio
assignments. Programming recommendations include XXXXX. Inmate =lnmateLastName is agreeable toodeclined
programming recommendations.
( ) High Risk of Abusiveness. It is recommended this inmate be housed in the Special Housing Unit in
dance with
P5324.11 to "keep separate those inmates at high risk of being sexually victimized from those at high risk t f being
sexually abusive" until Correctional Services and Correctional Programs staff can assess his appropriat
ss for
general population at this facility. This inmate should not be housed with any inmates judged to be at an I
ased risk
for sexual victimization. Programming recommendations include XXXXX. Inmate =inmateLastName is ag eeable to/
declined programming recommendations.
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Inmate Name:
EPSTEIN, JEFFREY EDWARD
Reg #:
Date of Birth:
01/20/1953
Sex:
M
Facility: NYM
Unit Team
Date:
07/08/2019 09:35
Provider.
PsyD/PhD
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General Administrative Note
**SENSITIVE BUT UNCLASSIFIED**
Inmate Name:
EPSTEIN, JEFFREY EDWARD
Date of Birth:
01/20/1953
Sex:
Pd
Facility: NYM
Date:
07/08201910:41
Provider:
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PhD/Chief
Reg #:
76318-054
Unit Team: A&O
Comments
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This writer consulted with Dr.
Central Office, regarding inmate Epstein. Inmate Epstein has arious risk
factors for suicidality including a high profile case with media attention, sex offense charges, pre-trial status and a court
proceeding today which could potentially be giving him bad news regarding his legal situation. As such, when inmate
Epstein returns from court, R&D staff as well as Lieutenant's have been informed to immediately notify the rssychology
department. If he returns after duty hours, the aforementioned staff were Instructed to notify the on-call psychologist
and to place inmate Epstein on a watch status until psychology can conduct a thorough suicide risk assessment.
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