Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 95-2-25 - Social Services25.1. Staff Assignment. At initial classification, each inmate shall be assigned to a staff member to ensure supervision and personal contact; a unit management team may perform this function.25.2. Staff Availability. Appropriate staff shall be available to help inmates with their personal problems and with their adjustment to the correctional facility on a regularly scheduled basis, and for appointments with inmates who request them. Treatment offerings shall include group therapy and group and individual counseling. Because inmates may have problems that require immediate attention, at least one staff member shall be available seven days per week. Crisis intervention services shall be available on an as-needed basis to assist disturbed inmates.25.3. Counseling Program. A planned, organized counseling program shall be provided by persons qualified either by formal education or training. Staffing shall be in accordance with Section 21.9 of this rule.25.4. Substance Abuse Program. Procedures shall provide for substance abuse programs for inmates with drug and alcohol addiction problems. These programs shall include, at a minimum, the following: 25.4.1. Staff trained in drug and alcoholic treatment to design and supervise the program;25.4.2. The selection and training of former addicts and recovered alcoholics to serve as employees or volunteers in these programs;25.4.3. Coordination of the correctional facility and community substance abuse programs;25.4.4. Efforts to motivate addicts to seek help;25.4.5. Realistic goals for the rehabilitation of inmates with drug or alcohol abuse problems; and,25.4.6. A variety of approaches to provide flexibility to meet the varying needs of different addicts.