Facility and Inmate Relationship
Guidelines

Behavior Basics

Anyone who comes against the authority of, or offends any Chaplain, will be removed from the facility and be subject to CCDOT Discipline.

Abstain from cursing, verbalizing vulgarities or slang, harassing, physically abusing or threatening others, lying, or stealing.

Respect the personal rights, safety, and health of others.

Respect personal property. Do not damage or misuse property belonging to others.

Refrain from the possession, use, or distribution of any form of alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs.

Refrain from smoking on facility property. If one must smoke, wait until he or she leaves the premises.

Refrain from possessing any type of firearm or weapon while on facility property.

Exchange of address and phone numbers with inmates is strictly forbidden! Correspondence with inmates must be approved by the Chaplain and written only on CCDOT stationary as an outreach of CCDOT.

Released inmates cannot visit your home. Outside contact following a release must be confined to fellowship at a local church or at CCDOT church-related functions, unless otherwise approved by the TSC.

Speak the Word and CCD concepts only. Friendly conversation is okay, but effort should be exercised not to discuss personal affairs with inmates. Effort should be made to stay on the Word and the CCD lesson.

Be punctual. Keep your commitments and time schedule. Tardiness could jeopardize CCDOT's involvement at an institution. Arrive on time, and leave on time.

Dress as an ambassador of Jesus Christ. Tight-fitting, or revealing clothing will not be allowed in a facility. Both men and women should dress as excellent ministers of the Word of God. Handbags or purses must be locked in your car trunk.

Metal binders or hard-backed books and Bibles may not be allowed in some facilities. Check with the Chaplain before you go.

Follow the sign-in rules of each facility, and all other rules of that facility.

Some kinds of physical contact (hugs, etc.) are often misunderstood by inmates. Extreme caution should be used in this area. When in doubt, stick to a handshake.

Gossiping within the structure of the prison ministry will be cause for discipline.

Never take anything into a prison to give to an inmate, unless the Chaplain has approved it. Never take anything from an inmate to carry out of a prison or jail. Anything that can be done legally can be done on the inside of the facility by the inmate through communication with the Chaplain.

There will be no letter writing of women to men, or men to women in any facility.

Women will not minister to men, or men to women, unless prior permission has been given, or unless it is a husband/wife team ministering together. No one-on-ones will be allowed between opposite sexes.

Never give your own opinion. Worker could be held accountable. Only give the Word of God and CCD concepts.

Do's and Don'ts

Do - Display submission to authority. The Chaplain is the "authority" in the institution.

Do - Bring in a valid, current, photo ID or have official badge with you each time.

Do - Come fully prepared with the prescribed material at hand. (CCD books should be followed so that all 12-steps are administered).

Do - Apply CCD concepts to other captivating works of the flesh.

Do - Dress modestly.

Do - Exercise extreme wisdom concerning physical contact.

Do - Be aware of con games.

Do - Be trustworthy and faithful with confidential information.

Do - Be prepared to handle flirting or romantic advances.

Do - Show respect for the Speaker, and never talk during programs.

Do - Use the Word of God to encourage and give hope.

Do - Display the Love of God. Be kind and courteous to everyone.

Do - Be yourself.

Do - Respect authority, and immediately obey instructions from Prison Staff and the Chaplain.

Don't argue.

Don't give out your address or telephone number.

Don't make promises that you can't keep.

Don't ask why a person is, or has been, in prison/jail.

Don't discuss the death penalty.

Don't take anything in or out of prison/jail without approval.

Don't criticize staff, the institution, authority, or inmates.

Don't enter any business transactions with inmates.

Don't give business cards to inmates. The Chaplain can contact you if necessary.

Don't run on prison/jail grounds.

Don't dress in the same colors as inmates.

Don't dress in solid "gang" colors (e.g. all blue or red).

Don't go into restricted areas without permission or leave facility without approval of the Chaplain.

Don't advise any inmate on any medication they may be taking.