Perf-Based Stds, Adult Corr. Inst. 5th ed March 2021

Performance Standard 5F: Reentry

5-ACI-5F-06 (Ref. 4-4447)

Written policy, procedure, and practice provide that consistent with the law and legal practices within the jurisdiction, there is a system for providing no- tification and information to the registered victim(s) regarding the offenders in the victim’s case. Comment : An increasing number of jurisdictions are requiring notification of the victims of criminal act(s) prior to release of the person(s) convicted of the crime. When such legislation exists, the facility should provide the staff with a clear set of instructions to implement the legislation.

Protocols : Written policy and procedure. Statute, if applicable.

Process Indicators : Documentation of notification to victim(s).

5-ACI-5F-07 (Ref. 4-4447-1)

Written policy, procedure and practice provide that designated staff are re- sponsible for coordination of victims’ programs and that curriculum is estab- lished for providing training to staff involved with victims’ issues. This curric- ulum includes the following topics:

• specific services available to crime victims • changes in laws impacting victims • way(s) of gaining access to the services • confidentiality of victim information

• way(s) for victims to communicate complaints and other concerns • program-evaluation measures, which include victim input regarding the effectiveness of services and ways for them to make suggestions regarding agency policies and practices intended to assist crime victims

Comment : None.

Protocols : Written policy and procedure.

Process Indicators : Training curriculum. Staff training record. Documentation of victims’ programs offered.

Adult Correctional Institutions, Fifth Edition 167