Offender Work and Programs Clause Samples
The 'Offender Work and Programs' clause establishes the framework for assigning work duties and participation in rehabilitative or educational programs for offenders within a correctional facility. It typically outlines the types of work or programs available, eligibility criteria, and the expectations for offender participation, such as job assignments, vocational training, or substance abuse counseling. This clause ensures that offenders have structured opportunities for personal development and rehabilitation, addressing the need for productive activity and supporting successful reintegration into society.
Offender Work and Programs. 4.05.1 All eligible offenders shall be afforded the opportunity to participate in programs, occupational training, and work at the Facility. Ineligible offenders are those who are ill, unable to work due to age or handicap, and those in administrative or disciplinary lockdown. No CDCR Offender shall participate in any program, training or work outside the fenced Facility unless approved in writing by the CDCR Contract Monitor or designee.
4.05.2 Eligible offenders will be productively occupied for at least 30 hours per week in work, education, vocational, and/or major habilitation programs in accordance with the Offender Program Participation Table attached hereto as Attachment XXX
4.05.3 Programs shall include: Educational programs (basic literacy, adult basic education, general educational development, ESL (English as a second language); recreational programs; cognitive behavioral programs; self-help programs (AA/NA); and vocational/technical programs, as available.
4.05.4 Offenders shall be required to work or participate in educational or vocational programs, when ordered to do so by the CONTRACTOR. However, offenders shall not be allowed or required to participate in any training or work contrary to the laws of California.
4.05.5 The CONTRACTOR may dispose of or consume all products produced by any offender participating in work or vocational programs. The CONTRACTOR will bear all costs and retain all proceeds there from. .
4.05.6 The CONTRACTOR shall daily record the actual hours worked/participated for each offender (those in work/programs/education/training) on the Work Supervisor’s Time Log (CDC Form 1697) in order that work credit can be calculated by CDCR in accordance with Title 15 (§3045). The forms shall be provided at CDCR expense. The completed forms (white copy) shall be collected and mailed to the Contract Monitor by the 15th of the following month.
4.05.7 In case of craft programs, the crafts may be sold and proceeds of any sale retained by the offender.