FINAL PROPOSED OFFENDER WORK PROGRAM RULE
SUBJECT: Offender Work Programs for the Public Good
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DATES: October 8, 1996
V.S.A. , Title 28, Sections 1, 751 and 752.
This policy defines the nature, role and purpose of Offender Work Programs within the Department of Corrections. It identifies the limited markets for goods and services that exist for Offender Work Programs and establishes the criteria for the use of offender labor funds used by Offender Work Programs involving sentenced populations housed inside correctional facilities as well as those sentenced populations housed in the community.
All individuals and entities affected by the operations of the Department of Corrections. Anyone may have a copy of this policy.
The Department of Corrections adheres to the fundamental belief that Offender Work Programs are a necessary and key component in the successful day to day management of sentenced populations and in carrying out of the Department's mission to serve and protect the people of Vermont. Offender Work Programs help develop a skilled work force, teach pro-social values and work habits, and provide quality goods and services. Offender Work Programs have a dramatic effect on reducing recidivism. Furthermore, they provide a mechanism by which offenders may make direct amends and restitution for harm done by adding value back to communities.
In order to assure that the public good is served and the intent of the policy maintained, the Commissioner of the Department of Corrections shall appoint a Director of Offender work Programs. The Department of Corrections shall utilize revolving funds to account for all revenues and expenditures which are not associated with the general fund but are associated with the sale of goods and services produced by offender labor. Accounting mechanisms shall be developed which keep all revolving fund monies and budgets separate from general funds.
The Director of Offender Work Programs shall recommend to the Commissioner or his designees appropriate Department Directives for the purpose of implementing this policy. At a minimum, these Directives shall include:
Please see:
13-019 Code Vt. R. 13-130-019-X