Part XXIII. Counseling and Program Services
Article 1
Admission and Orientation
6VAC15-45-2030. Core programs.
Written policy, procedure, and practice shall provide for a system of core programs at each facility appropriate to the needs of inmates.
Statutory Authority
§ 53.1-266 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from VR230-01-006 § 23.1; Virginia Register Volume 12, Issue 4, eff. December 13, 1995.
6VAC15-45-2040. Program standards and guidelines.
Core programs required by the contract shall meet program standards and guidelines established by the Department of Corrections.
Statutory Authority
§ 53.1-266 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from VR230-01-006 § 23.2; Virginia Register Volume 12, Issue 4, eff. December 13, 1995.
6VAC15-45-2050. Assignment of counselor.
Written policy, procedure, and practice shall provide that each inmate is assigned a counselor. Staff shall be available to counsel inmates and provisions shall be made for counseling and crisis intervention services as needed.
Statutory Authority
§ 53.1-266 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from VR230-01-006 § 23.3; Virginia Register Volume 12, Issue 4, eff. December 13, 1995.
6VAC15-45-2060. Counseling services.
Counseling shall be provided by persons qualified by either formal education or training.
Statutory Authority
§ 53.1-266 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from VR230-01-006 § 23.4; Virginia Register Volume 12, Issue 4, eff. December 13, 1995.
6VAC15-45-2070. Licensure and certification of clinical treatment providers.
Written policy, procedure, and practice shall provide that persons providing clinical treatment and professional services are certified or licensed as required by law or regulations.
Statutory Authority
§ 53.1-266 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from VR230-01-006 § 23.5; Virginia Register Volume 12, Issue 4, eff. December 13, 1995.
6VAC15-45-2080. Identifying needs of population.
Written policy, procedure, and practice shall provide that facility staff conduct an evaluation of the needs of the inmate population at least every 12 months in order to identify necessary programs and services, or to identify changes needed to existing programs and services.
Statutory Authority
§ 53.1-266 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from VR230-01-006 § 23.6; Virginia Register Volume 12, Issue 4, eff. December 13, 1995.