SOP 107.05-att-2: Participant Expectation Form

Division:
Unknown
Effective Date:
May 12, 2022
Reference Code:
VB01-0008
Topic Area:
107 Policy-Counseling/Risk Reduction
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Length:
337 words

Summary

This form is used to document that inmates participating in Georgia Department of Corrections group counseling or risk reduction programs understand and agree to follow program rules and expectations. Participants acknowledge they must attend sessions regularly, complete assignments, participate in group discussions, maintain confidentiality, and treat others with respect. Non-compliance may result in removal from the program and loss of completion certificate.

Key Topics

  • program participation
  • group counseling
  • risk reduction programs
  • participant expectations
  • program rules
  • confidentiality agreement
  • attendance requirements
  • homework assignments
  • group discussions
  • certificate of completion
  • program contract

Full Text

SOP 107.05
Attachment 2

5/12/22

|Col1|Georgia Department of Corrections
Group: ________________________________________
Site: __________________________________________|Col3|
|---|---|---|
|Participant:
|Participant:
|Date:
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|Program Delivery Staff:
|Program Delivery Staff:
|Class Location:
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|Day:
|Day:
|Time:
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|PARTICIPANT EXPECTATIONS |PARTICIPANT EXPECTATIONS |PARTICIPANT EXPECTATIONS |

I _________________________ understand that there are a number of rules and expectations
that I must respect as a participant in the above-named group. I understand that by signing this
contract I indicate my knowledge of these rules.

1) I agree to promptly attend all scheduled sessions. I understand that the only exception to
the above rule will occur if I must miss a session for a medical or other important reason.

I also understand that the Program Delivery Staff has the discretion to decide if the
reason for my missing a session was legitimate. I understand that if I miss too many
sessions for any reason, that I may be dropped from the program, and I will not receive a
certificate of program completion.

2) I agree to complete all homework and written assignments as requested by the Program
Delivery Staff. I understand that homework assignments will be passed in, to the
Program Delivery Staff for review and comments.

3) I agree to actively contribute to group discussions.

4) I agree to treat all group members and the Program Delivery Staff with the same respect
and courtesy with which I like to be treated.

5) I understand that the personal material discussed in the group is confidential and I agree
to respect this confidentiality by not discussing any of this material outside of the group.

6) I understand that I will receive a certificate upon completion of the program if I comply
satisfactorily with all the requirements as listed above.

7) I understand that a final report may be prepared describing my participation and progress
in this program. This report, if applicable, will be placed in my file.

Signed: __________________________ Date: _____________________
Participant

Signed: ___________________________ Date: _____________________
Program Delivery Staff

Retention Schedule: Upon completion, this form shall be placed in the offender’s institutional file and maintained in
accordance with the official retention schedule for that file.

Attachments (7)

  1. Program Data Form (Attachment 1) (1,483 words)
  2. Participant Expectation Form (337 words)
  3. Workbook Order Request (MRT, SOPP, Active Parenting) (189 words)
  4. Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT) Workbook Receipt (144 words)
  5. Procedure for Ordering SOPP Materials (105 words)
  6. Sex Offender Psycho-Educational Program (SOPP) Group Contract (1,099 words)
  7. Sex Offender Psycho-Educational Program (SOPP) Refusal Form (213 words)
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