SOP_NUMBER: 107.18-att-2
TITLE: Mentor Contract (R.I.S.E Program)
DIVISION: Unknown
TOPIC_AREA: 107 Policy-Counseling/Risk Reduction
EFFECTIVE_DATE: 2019-08-30
WORD_COUNT: 540
POWERDMS_URL: https://public.powerdms.com/GADOC/documents/556110
URL: https://gps.press/sop-data/107.18-att-2/

SUMMARY:
This is a contract form that incarcerated individuals must sign when accepting a Mentor position in the R.I.S.E. Program. The contract outlines the responsibilities, expectations, and conduct standards for Mentors, including following all institutional rules, attending mandatory meetings, submitting to random drug testing, reporting sexual misconduct, and maintaining professional boundaries. Mentors agree that failure to meet these obligations may result in termination from the position and potential disciplinary action.

KEY_TOPICS: Mentor contract, R.I.S.E. Program, inmate mentoring, mentor responsibilities, conduct standards, sexual misconduct reporting, PREA, drug testing, mentor badge, institutional rules, mentor expectations, positive role model

ATTACHMENTS:
  1. Mentor Application (R.I.S.E Program)
     URL: https://gps.press/sop-data/107.18-att-1/
  2. Mentor Contract (R.I.S.E Program)
     URL: https://gps.press/sop-data/107.18-att-2/
  3. Mentor Evaluation (R.I.S.E Program)
     URL: https://gps.press/sop-data/107.18-att-3/
  4. Interview Checklist (R.I.S.E. Program)
     URL: https://gps.press/sop-data/107.18-att-4/
  5. Mentor Orientation Checklist (R.I.S.E. Program)
     URL: https://gps.press/sop-data/107.18-att-5/
  6. Offender Mentor Program - Pathfinders Mentoring Training (Trifold Brochure)
     URL: https://gps.press/sop-data/107.18-att-6/
  7. R.I.S.E. Program Acceptance Letter
     URL: https://gps.press/sop-data/107.18-att-7/

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SOP 107.18
Attachment 2

8/30/19
Page 1 of 2

# **Mentor Contract**
## **(R.I.S.E Program)**


I,, understand that as a Mentor, I will be held to the
highest standard of character and conduct. I realize that I must serve as a positive role model and
serve as an example for all participants of the program I am connected to as well as the prison as
a whole. I understand that I will be assigned many responsibilities and expectations as a Mentor
and that I must meet or exceed these expectations. By signing this contract, I agree to the terms
and conditions of this program, which are as follows:


1. As a Mentor, I must be able to address any behavior that conflicts with the standard

of conduct that represents positive behavior and attitude. I understand that failure to
perform my duties as a Mentor could result in termination of the position. There is a
possibility I might be used in another Mentor avenue, but this is not a guarantee.

2. I will follow all institutional rules and regulations outlined in the inmate handbook. I

will show respect for each participant, staff member, and program volunteer at all
times.

3. I agree to random drug testing.

4. I will be required to make sure all participants in my assigned area are receiving the

assistance that they need to succeed.

5. I will wear my Mentor badge (if required) at all times in order to identify myself as

an active Mentor. I will not allow any other offender to wear or carry my Mentor
badge. I understand that failure to do so will result in disciplinary action.

6. I understand that I must attend mandatory Mentor meetings at the scheduled time and

place. I will be held accountable if I fail to attend these meetings and I will be required
to provide a reason as to why I was not in attendance.

7. I understand that as a Mentor, I am to immediately report any sexual misconduct to

any staff member or S.A.R.T. (Sexual Assault Response Team) member. If no
S.A.R.T. team member is available at the time of the incident, the incident must be
reported to the O.I.C. (Officer In Charge-Shift Lieutenant). I am not to discuss this
incident with any other Mentor or Participant. Failure to comply with these P.R.E.A.
regulations will result in disciplinary action.

8. I understand that being a Mentor is a detail assignment and does not authorize me to

make decisions or give information that should come from staff. I am not to counsel
or make promises and I must report situations out of my realm of duty assignments to
a staff member.


Retention Schedule: Upon completion, this form shall be kept in the offender’s record in SCRIBE and a hard copy
shall be placed in the offender’s institutional file.


SOP 107.18
Attachment 2

8/30/19
Page 2 of 2

##  I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THIS INFORMATION HAS BEEN THOROUGHLY
### EXPLAINED TO ME AND THAT I UNDERSTAND THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS CONTRACT.


Mentor Name (Print Please)

____________
Mentor Signature Date

____________
Program Coordinator Date


Retention Schedule: Upon completion, this form shall be kept in the offender’s record in SCRIBE and a hard copy
shall be placed in the offender’s institutional file.