Reference: CDM 3-10/010.00
PURPOSE OF ORDER:
The purpose of this order is to establish guidelines for the scheduling and conducting of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), Cocaine Anonymous (CA), and Narcotics Anonymous (NA) meetings (Family Services).
SCOPE OF ORDER:
This order applies to all personnel assigned to and working at Pitchess Detention Center (PDC) South Facility.
ORDER:
AA, NA and CA meetings will be held, as presented by the respective agencies. South Facility personnel shall make every possible effort to provide adequate meeting areas and personnel to accommodate any meeting request. All meetings will be held in the school trailer or recreation trailer.
AA, CA, and NA members consist of one (1) panel leader and one (1) to three (3) group members. All members of the panel must present a valid picture identification and are subject to search before and after their meeting. The members must be advised that there is absolutely no physical contact with the inmates.
A public address announcement will be made by the main control officer for all inmates wishing to attend an AA, CA, or NA meeting to report to the designated site. Inmate attendance will be allowed from either the upper or lower compound and both shall have equal opportunity to attend.
Inmates attending the meeting are allowed to receive books, brochures, and other reading material pertaining to AA, CA, or NA. No items other than program related reading material and forms will be allowed to be passed.
Security detail for the meetings will be provided by the assigned compound officer or an available compound officer.