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MODULE 23 Rules & Regulations for Inmates. RULES & REGULATIONS FOR INMATES. A. Objective
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RULES & REGULATIONS FOR INMATES A. Objective 1. 056: Identify & explain the need for, function of, and methods of enforcement of rules & regulations in the correctional setting to include defining rules, regulations, policy, procedure, and the correctional employee’s responsibility for explanation & enforcement of rules and regulations.
RULES & REGULATIONS FOR INMATES 2. 057: Identify & explain the various types of violations of rules, regulations, &/or law which occur in correctional facilities and the methods correctional employees can use to deal with the violations
RULES & REGULATIONS FOR INMATES B. Language of Rules & Regulations 1. Rules & regulations convey Do’s & Don’ts 2. Rules & regulations should express the behavior expectations 3. Mandatory language vs. directory language
RULES & REGULATIONS FOR INMATES C. Rule: A guide for conduct or procedure D. Regulation: A rule or law designed for controlling behavior E. Policy: A written plan specifically designed to meet agency needs
RULES & REGULATIONS FOR INMATES 1. What is our goal set by policy? 2. Describes the desired outcome 3. Policy is set through rules & regulations.
RULES & REGULATIONS FOR INMATES • Procedure: The steps that must be taken to carry out the policy • Need for rules & regulations 1. Rules & regulations afford protection.
RULES & REGULATIONS FOR INMATES 2. Rules & regulations enhance institutional security. 3. Rules & regulations help control behavior. 4. Rules & regulations do not replace security.
RULES & REGULATIONS FOR INMATES H. Function of Rules & Regulations 1. Controls behavior a. Enforcement of standards of conduct 2. Sets standards of behavior a. Set appropriate rules & regulations
RULES & REGULATIONS FOR INMATES 3. Administers policy of an agency a. Policy set though rules & regulations 4. Sets guidelines for inmate/staff advisory meetings
RULES & REGULATIONS FOR INMATES I. Correctional Officer/Employee’s Role in Enforcing Rules & Regulations 1. Discuss & explain rules to inmates 2. Be strong & fair in controlling behavior
RULES & REGULATIONS FOR INMATES • Enforcing rules and regulations too harshly can lead to a breakdown in control. 4. When enforcing rules & regulations a. Be consistent in enforcement b. Suggest changes to rules
RULES & REGULATIONS FOR INMATES c. Take disciplinary action d. Be consistent in application of rules & regulations e. Warn inmate of consequences of negative behavior
RULES & REGULATIONS FOR INMATES J. Methods of Enforcement/Disciplinary Actions 1. Providing disciplinary alternatives 2. Verbal warnings 3. Written reprimands 4. Adjustment report 5. Criminal action
RULES & REGULATIONS FOR INMATES K. Violation Types 1. Violation of rules & regulations a. Major rules b. Minor rules
RULES & REGULATIONS FOR INMATES 2. Examples of Rule Violations a. Showing disrespect b. Disobeying an order c. Reporting for an institutional work assignment late
RULES & REGULATIONS FOR INMATES 3. Law Violations a. Identify & explain types of violations most likely to result in criminal charges b. Assault on a Correctional Officer
RULES & REGULATIONS FOR INMATES L. Progressive Discipline Methods when dealing with inmate violations 1. Counseling &/or warning 2. Reprimand 3. Temporary restriction to housing area
RULES & REGULATIONS FOR INMATES 4. Temporary restriction of visiting privileges 5. Loss of good conduct time 6. Loss of industrial credits 7. Pay expenses for repair or replacement
RULES & REGULATIONS FOR INMATES M. How Rules & Regulation Effect Inmates 1. Reclassification 2. Segregation 3. Custody level change 4. Transfer to another institution 5. Criminal charges