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. The Expert notes the OCSD Action Plan for this provision: “We will revise policy and implement training to address this requirement. Class instruction potentially all going online via the tablets, instead of in-person, continues to be a point of discussion.” In response to the Expert's request and as part of document production, OCSD provided revised policies 1201.2(c) and 1204.5. LGBTQI Inmates, and updated programming schedules. Policy 12.04.5 addresses LGBTQI housing and programming assessments/assignments; GBTQI incarcerated person screening/consideration for “PRIDE Program” placement; consideration of removal or re-entry into the program; and incarcerated person request for entry, removal, or re-admission into the program. Note: Policy 1201.2(c) was detailed earlier in this report (pertains to classification and housing placement (e.g., PRIDE Program, PC, PC Mainline, GP). The GBTQI PRIDE Program has moved from IRC Mod J (Sector 3) to TLF Mod I Sector
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. The County has not yet developed pertinent policy/procedures. However, the County has implemented a GBTQI (PRIDE) Program at IRC Mod J (Sector 3). The Expert was originally unable to access Appendix 1 (GBTQ+ Program Module J programming schedule) prior to the onsite tour, but has since been able to review the contents. The schedule notes specific programming in the in the mornings, afternoons, and evenings Monday thru Friday. The scheduled identifies the following scheduled programs: Mondays • Morning o Individual Case Management • Afternoon o APAIT Tuesdays • Morning o Pride Process Group • Afternoon o Employment Readiness • Evening o Attitudes for Success (College) Wednesdays: • Morning o Reentry Planning • Afternoon o Health & Wellness Thursdays: • Morning o Substance Abuse Group • Afternoon o Healthy Relationships/Communication • Evening o HiSet/GED (College) Fridays: • Morning o Bibliotherapy • Afternoon o Self-Care At the time of the on-site monitoring tour, the County had recently reached the 90-day time period for the PRIDE pilot program and reportedly was preparing to begin writing the required 90-day status report. The Expert interviewed a housing deputy assigned to the unit. When asked about positives or improvements within the program, he provided the following: • We have provided them with equipment (e.g., dry-erase board, markers, and extra television). • Participants see mental health/behavioral health personnel regularly. • Facilitators of the programs do a great job. • They have shower curtains. • They have a new bookshelf as of two (2) weeks ago. o However, it will be replaced at a lower level on the wall as there are concerns over the shelf's sharp corners for safety reasons. • The participants follow the rules and ask questions. • We all have an open dialogue. • Staff security checks are conducted in the sector every 45 minutes, but this is going to be increased to every 30 minutes. • Dayroom is open (rooms stay unlocked) from 0600-2300 hours daily. • Readily available forms include: o Commissary slips o Message slips o Pink message slips (healthcare) o Grieva...
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. The Expert notes the OCSD Action Plan for this provision: “This item of the Remedial Plan pertains to the establishment of a “voluntary GBTQI Program Sector unit once the use of the housing unit is no longer necessary for social distancing, isolation, or quarantine of incarcerated persons due to COVID-19. The unit will provide expanded out-of-cell time (i.e., doors open during daytime hours), access to jobs in the sector, and enhanced programming activities.” OCSD has complied with this requirement of the Remedial Plan.” The Expert also notes the previous OCSD Action Plan (from the Expert’s Third Round LGBTQI Report) which indicated “We will revise policy and implement training to address this requirement. Class instruction potentially all going online via the tablets, instead of in- person, continues to be a point of discussion.” The Expert also acknowledges that a revised LGBTQI Policy is undergoing internal review with County Counsel. The Expert has also identified existing policies (in greater detail) that contain at least some relevant material (e.g., CCOM 1201.2(c) and 1204.5.). The GBTQI PRIDE Program is located in TLF Mod I Sector 3. The previous OCSD Action Plan (from the Expert’s Third Round LGBTQI Report) indicated there are no plans for future PRIDE program expansion. However, the Expert continues to encourage OCSD to examine the feasibility for future expansion. Reportedly the program has been operating with between 12 to 15 individuals. PRIDE program staff have maintained that the desired numbers (LGBTQI incarcerated persons) for maximum effectiveness is between 8-12 participants. TLF, Mod I, Sector 3, contains 16 cells/32 beds. The Expert interviewed two (2) Inmate Services staff members regarding the PRIDE program. Some of the information provided included the following: • Two (2) new classes include:
