Once the GBTQI. Program Sector unit has been fully operational for 90 days, the County will provide a status report on the program. The Parties will then discuss whether the County will terminate the program or whether there are any appropriate program modifications, including efforts towards adequate inclusion of transgender individuals consistent with safety and other applicable considerations.
Once the GBTQI. Program Sector unit has been fully operational for 90 days, the County will provide a status report on the program. The Parties will then discuss whether the County will terminate the program or whether there are any appropriate program modifications, including efforts towards adequate inclusion of transgender individuals consistent with safety and other applicable considerations.
o 1) Leadership 1 and 2 (commenced in mid-January, 2024)
o 2) Art Therapy Program (commenced a couple of weeks ago) • Book study program has been started • PRIDE Program members can now control/operate their own television remote control • APAIT is provided within the PRIDE program • Regularly fill LGBTQI book requests (ultimately goes through the mailroom) • The PRIDE Program still consists solely of PC-3 classified individuals (not enough PC-2 persons to warrant interest or that can mix with other custody levels) • Ideal magic number (or capacity) for the program is 12 participants, but no recommendation or opinion as to a minimum number • Without the numbers, even a 4-6 person PRIDE Program or some resemblance of such a program would be beneficial (even something such as a Pre-PRIDE Program): o For a therapeutic component, such a program would need to be within its own housing unit, or within a separate classroom • It has been difficult getting would-be Case Managers to pass background investigations • Consideration should be given to having a LGBTQI Coordinator at the Xxxxxx Facility (under the current OCJ LGBTQI Coordinator) in the future • The PRIDE Program now has a midnight work crew of about 3-4 workers (main kitchen) o Their incentive for working includes extra food • Desires to have some sort of role (along with PMU) as to who gains admittance into the program and who leaves the program (including development of any associated policy) o Currently Inmate Services only has an email relationship with PMU • PRIDE participants complain that day shift staff are “not-in-tune” and not helpful to them • There have not been any recent complaints regarding clothing issues (for TLF) • The hair removal product “Nair” is now available in the commissary o Note: The Expert discussed that many individuals interviewed indicated the product is very expensive. Inmate Services staff acknowledged the concern and indicated only one (1) can/container was sold and that the commissary vendor loses money on the product • Concern that at least one (1) individual incarcerated person should not be ...
