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Bureau of Prisons
Psychology Services
Intake Screening
**SENSITIVE But UNCLASSIFIED**
Inmate Name: EPSTEIN, JEFFREY EDWARD
Date of Birth: 01/20/1953
Date: 07/08/2019 09:24
Sex: M
Facility: NYM
Provider: [redacted]
PsyD/PhD
Reg #: 76318-054
Unit Team: A&O
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 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 living 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 institution's self-help program. Inmate Epstein reported he 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 processes were organized, coherent, logical, and goal-directed.
Based on informal assessment during this interview, this inmate's cognitive functioning appeared within normal limits, as reflected by adequate long and short-term memory, good attention, and appropriate concentration during interview, as well as adequate receptive and expressive language skills. Inmate denied any current sleep disturbances and described his appetite as adequate.
This inmate denied recent or present morbid thoughts, passive or active suicidal ideation, intent or plan and contracted for safety. This inmate's verbalizations were optimistic, future oriented, and without indications of helpless 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
Generated 07/08/2019 09:30 by [redacted]
PsyD/PhD
Bureau of Prisons - NYM
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