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

Glossary

Victim Offender Dialogue (VOD) : a post-conviction, victim–initiated process that includes preparation, dialogue and follow-up guided by a trained facilitator. Participation in the VOD program is completely voluntary for the victim/survivor and for the offender. Either party is always at liberty to withdraw from the VOD preparation or dialogue process at any time, and VOD is not intended to directly affect the offender’s prison, parole, or community supervision (probation) status. Volunteer – individual who donates his or her time and effort to enhance the activities and programs of the agency. They are selected on the basis of their skills or personal qualities to provide services in recreation, counseling, education, religion, and so forth. Warden – individual in charge of the institution; the chief executive or administrative officer. This position is sometimes referred to by other titles, but “warden” and “superintendent” are the most commonly used terms.

Withdrawal Management (Detoxification): a medically supervised process of withdrawing a person from a specific psychoactive substance(s) in a safe and effective manner.

Work release – formal arrangement sanctioned by law whereby an inmate/resident is released into the community to maintain approved and regular employment.

Workers’ compensation – statewide system of benefits for employees who are disabled by job-related injury.

Work stoppage – a planned or spontaneous discontinuation of work. The stoppage may involve employees or inmates, acting separately or in concert by refusing to participate in institutional activities.

Youthful offender – person under the age of criminal majority in the jurisdiction in which he or she is confined who has been charged and/or sentenced as an adult.

314 Adult Correctional Institutions, Fifth Edition