SOP_NUMBER: 503.01-att-2
TITLE: Faith and Character Dormitory Offender Contract
REFERENCE_CODE: VK01-0001
DIVISION: Facilities
TOPIC_AREA: 503.01 Policy - Facilities
EFFECTIVE_DATE: 2025-08-07
WORD_COUNT: 373
POWERDMS_URL: https://public.powerdms.com/GADOC/documents/106512
URL: https://gps.press/sop-data/503.01-att-2/

SUMMARY:
This is a voluntary program participation contract that offenders must sign to enter the Faith and Character-Based Dormitory program. The contract outlines 10 key expectations including mandatory attendance, confidentiality, prohibition of violence and contraband, adherence to institutional rules, maintaining dormitory cleanliness, and respectful conduct toward participants and staff. Violations of the contract terms can result in program termination and loss of completion certification.

KEY_TOPICS: faith-based program, character development dormitory, offender contract, program participation, voluntary program, dormitory rules, program expectations, program termination, certificate of completion, institutional compliance, confidentiality agreement, housing assignment, program requirements

ATTACHMENTS:
  1. Faith and Character-Based Dormitory - Offender Application
     URL: https://gps.press/sop-data/503.01-att-1/
  2. Faith and Character Dormitory Offender Contract
     URL: https://gps.press/sop-data/503.01-att-2/
  3. Faith and Character-Based Dormitory Rules
     URL: https://gps.press/sop-data/503.01-att-3/
  4. Faith and Character-Based Program - Correctional Associate (Volunteer) Contract
     URL: https://gps.press/sop-data/503.01-att-4/
  5. Faith and Character-Based Prison Application
     URL: https://gps.press/sop-data/503.01-att-5/

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**503.01**
**Attachment 2**

**08/07/25**


**Faith and Character Dormitory**

**Offender Contract**

**I, ________________________________understand that there are a number of rules and**
**expectations which I must respect as a participant in the Faith and Character-Based**
**Program. By signing this contract, I acknowledge my awareness and understanding of the**
**following:**

**1.** **I understand that this program is voluntary and, therefore, my attitude, behavior,**
**and demeanor should represent a willingness to make changes in my life.**

**2.** **I agree to promptly attend all scheduled sessions unless given an excused absence**
**from staff.**

**I also understand that the program staff and/or volunteers have the discretion to**
**determine if my missing a session was legitimate. I understand that if my progress in**
**the program is affected by excessive absences, I may be terminated from the**
**program and not receive a certificate of program completion.**

**3.** **I understand that the personal information discussed in the group is confidential,**
**and I agree to respect this confidentiality by not discussing the information outside**
**the group.**

**4.** **I understand that I will be discharged from the program if I violate any of the**
**following:**

**Acts of physical violence, possession of weapons, gang-related activity,**

**Escape planning, use and/or possession of alcohol or any illicit drugs, and**
**any act which puts at risk the program, program participants, staff,**
**volunteers, or the institution.**

**5.** **I understand the program will support and follow all institutional rules and**
**regulations outlined in the inmate handbook. I agree to follow all institutional and**
**program rules and procedures.**

**6.** **I understand that during the time I am an active participant in this program, I will**
**be housed in the Faith and Character-Based Dormitory. Upon successful**
**completion of the program, I will be moved to another living unit.**

**7.** **At all times, I will conduct myself with respect for each participant, staff, and**
**volunteer.**

**8.** **I am to keep myself and the dormitory inspection ready at all times.**


**503.01**
**Attachment 2**

**08/07/25**


**9.** **I understand I may be discharged for lack of progress toward goals and/or**
**consistent violation of rules and procedures.**

**10.** **I understand that I will receive a Certificate of Completion if I satisfactorily meet all**
**requirements of the program.**

**THE ABOVE INFORMATION HAS BEEN EXPLAINED TO ME AND I HAVE**
**RECEIVED A COPY OF THE PROGRAM RULES.**

**_____________________** **_____________**
**Offender Participant** **Date**

**_____________________** **_____________**
**Coordinator** **Date**