004.03.1-832. Discrimination and Racial Issues
AR ADC 004.03.1-832Arkansas Administrative Code
Ark. Admin. Code 004.03.1-832
Formerly cited as AR ADC 004.00.2-832
004.03.1-832. Discrimination and Racial Issues
To prohibit discrimination with regard to inmate disciplinary action, transfers, institutional program assignments and other such matters on the basis of race, creed, color or national origin.
A. All pre-service training, in-service training and staff development shall include extensive programs in human relations. All employees shall be informed of their obligation to treat all inmates with equal dignity and courtesy. As a significant number of inmates in our institutions and facilities have cultural or linguistic behavioral patterns differing from those of many of the staff, all personnel should be familiar with these patterns. As any inability to communicate between staff and inmates may lead to institutional tension or friction, training shall be aimed at removing communication barriers.
C. Where security requirements permit, efforts shall be made to involve citizen groups from all communities with inmate groups -- including minority self-help groups and other administration-sponsored activities. Whenever feasible, minority employees shall be encouraged to work with such groups as advisors and counselors. As with all inmate -- group activities, staff supervision is essential.
Credits
Eff. Feb. 1, 1980.
Current with amendments received through February 15, 2024. Some sections may be more current, see credit for details.
Ark. Admin. Code 004.03.1-832, AR ADC 004.03.1-832
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