Division of Forensic Services
Bureau of Institutional Sex Offender Treatment
The Bureau of Institutional Sex Offender Treatment (BISOT) is responsible for the treatment of individuals civilly confined to OMH secure treatment facilities under the Sex Offender Management and Treatment Act (SOMTA).
The Bureau provides central office support and oversight to the Secure Treatment and Rehabilitation Center (STARC) programs.
STARC locations:
- Oakview (Marcy, NY) - capacity: 303 residents.
- Bridgeview (Ogdensburg, NY) - capacity: 92 residents.
BISOT is also responsible for the treatment of individuals deemed as high risk to sexually offend and in need of intensive treatment while serving prison sentences in the custody of the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS).
Prison-Based Sex Offender Treatment Program (PBSOTP)
PBSOTP provides intensive sex offender treatment to inmates incarcerated with DOCCS. These inmates are classified as high risk for committing a sexual offense upon release from prison. OMH clinical personnel operates this program within DOCCS facilities to address the risk factors presented by this population.