Perf-Based Stds, Adult Corr. Inst. 5th ed March 2020

Part 7: Inmate Programs

5-ACI-7A-02 (Ref. 4-4449)

Written policy, procedure, and practice can require all eligible inmates to work unless assigned to an approved education or training program. Inmates have the option of refusing to participate in any rehabilitation or treatment program except adult basic education and programs required by statute or ordered by the sentencing court or paroling authority. Comment : All eligible inmates are expected to participate in work assignments, adult basic education programs, and programs ordered by the sentencing court or paroling authority or required by statute. Failure to participate in programs may result in administrative action.

Protocols : Written policy and procedure. Applicable statutes.

Process Indicators : Inmate records. Inmate rules/handbook.

4-4450

Deleted July 2012

Work Opportunities 5-ACI-7A-03 (Ref. 4-4451)

The institution provides a variety of work assignments that afford inmates ) an opportunity to learn job skills and develop good work habits and attitudes that they can apply to jobs after they are released. Comment : Whenever possible, inmates should gain work experience relevant to the current job market; assignments for female inmates should expand beyond the traditional tasks assigned to women.

Protocols : Written policy and procedure.

Process Indicators : Observation. Inmate interviews. Documentation of work per- formed. Work plan and schedule. Inmate training materials.

The facility provides opportunities for inmate employment in either correc- tional industries, facility maintenance, operations, public works, or communi- ty projects. Comment : Inmates can do many necessary jobs related to maintenance and facility operations. Inmates may be assigned to construction work, conservation projects, or other work financed by public funds. These programs may be housed separately from the main facility. Staff supervising such inmates should be trained for such an assignment.

5-ACI-7A-04 (Ref. 4-4452)

Protocols : Written policy and procedure. Applicable laws and regulations.

Process Indicators : Program records. Staff training curriculum. Staff training record.

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