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

Part 7: Inmate Programs

Correctional Industries 5-ACI-7A-08 (Ref. 4-4456)

Where an industries program exists, there will be a statute and/or written pol- icy and procedure that authorizes the establishment of an industries program and delineates the areas of authority, responsibility, and accountability for the program.

Comment : None.

Protocols : Written policy and procedure. Statute or policy authorizing program.

Process Indicators : Organizational chart.

5-ACI-7A-09 (Ref. 4-4457)

Written policy, procedure, and practice provide that the security and program determinations necessary for any individual to be eligible for industries work are made by the classification committee. Comment : Appropriate industries staff should evaluate and choose from the pool of potential employees made available by the classification committee. Responsibility for separation of inmates based on work performance resides with the industries supervisor and is subject to review by the institution’s industries manager and to applicable due process standards and procedures. Separation for reasons not re- lated to job performance should be done by appropriate classification through the appropriate institutional committee. Inmates separated should be referred to the classification committee for reassignment.

Protocols : Written policy and procedure. Classification process.

Process Indicators : Inmate records. Staff interviews.

5-ACI-7A-10 (Ref. 4-4458)

Written policy, procedure, and practice provide that the number of inmates assigned to industries operations meet the realistic workload needs of each industries operating unit. Comment : To ensure that realistic working conditions prevail, the industries man- agement should determine the number of workers necessary to handle the work- load. Job descriptions outlining responsibilities and performance expectations should be available for each job.

Protocols : Written policy and procedure.

Process Indicators : Work plan and schedule. Workload calculations. Observation. Inmate interviews. Documentation of work records.

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