S471- Religious Services

Question 1

To provide guidance for inmate religious programs including program coordination and supervision, affording opportunities to practice the requirements of individual faiths, and use of community resources

Answer 1

Purpose:

Question 2

The superintendent shall designate an employee, contractor, volunteer as_____________ (SVRS)

Answer 2

Supervisor of volunteer and religious services

Question 3

_________ should have qualifications by the appropriate religious certifying body

Answer 3

Chaplain

Question 4

The chaplain should assure equal ______/_______ for all religions

Answer 4

status/protection

Question 5

Inmates shall have the right to freedom of religious affiliation and voluntary religious worship, providing that the exercise of such right does not directly interfere with or compromise institutional _________

Answer 5

security

Question 6

The department shall provide space and equipment adequate for the conduct and administration of religious ___________

Answer 6

programs

Question 7

Department chaplains shall have physical access to all areas of the institution to minister to __________ and ______, subject to health, safety, or security restrictions

Answer 7

inmates and staff

Question 8

Religious programs are under the directions and supervision of the ____________ and coordinated by the _____________ and the SVRS

Answer 8

ADS of Program Services(ADS/PS)
Director of Social Services (DSS)

Question 9

When a religious leader of a certain religion is not represented at SCSD the _______ will assist inmate in gaining contact.

Answer 9

Chaplain

Question 10

Religious services will be supervised by _________

Answer 10

custody staff

Question 11

A religious leader not affiliated with the department may request to visit inmates for purpose of religious services – on a form and prior to visit

Answer 11

Must be a chaplain
Must provide ID and Credentials

Question 12

Written authorization will be posted in the lobby and central control may also be in SC’s office or with ______

Answer 12

ADS/PS

Question 13

____________ will specify visit location based on operational needs

Answer 13

Shift commander

Question 13

Such ___________ won’t go against inmates weekly visits

Answer 13

religious visits

Question 14

Outside Chaplin will be subject to established ________

Answer 14

procedures

Question 15

The Shift Commander may arrange for individual religious visitation by department chaplains for those inmates who because of __________ aren’t able to attend

Answer 15

classification

Question 16

Religious assembly or meetings of inmates for religious services must be approved in advance by the ____________ or __________ and are subject to space, staffing and security concerns

Answer 16

superintendent or designee

Question 17

A ______________ will be held in the chapel, mosque or designated room per religious service schedule

Answer 17

religious service

Question 18

Dept. Chaplains may visit inmates in all housing units except designated __________ units

Answer 18

quarantine

Question 19

Only 1 person may accompany the chaplain, must be preauthorized by ______________ or _________

Answer 19

Superintendent or A.S.

Question 20

Request for individual pastoral counseling should be made through the caseworker or ______

Answer 20

SVRS

Question 21

If H.O.C. chaplain wants to visit jail they should contact ______ in advance

Answer 21

ADS

Question 22

All requests for religious materials shall be made in writing to ________

Answer 22

SVRS

Question 23

Requests for special observances must be submitted to __________ one month in advance.

Answer 23

SVRS

Question 23

_________ can carry items that area necessary for the service to the service

Answer 23

Chaplains

Question 24

Religious articles to give the inmates should be authorized by the _____, ______, ______, ______ and area subject to search.

Answer 24

Superintendent, A.S., ADS, or Shift Commander

Question 25

Religious articles for inmates must conform to department regulations for __________

Answer 25

inmate property

Question 26

Wearing of religious articles shall be permitted unless it affects the _____________

Answer 26

security

Question 27

Confiscated religious items will be stored in the inmates__________________________________

Answer 27

property

Question 28

religious meals requests must be considered by _________ – on a form

Answer 28

chaplain

Question 29

Provide regularly scheduled religious services with max 6 backups per denomination. Backup needs to be approved ____hrs prior.

Answer 29

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