301.047 Inmate rehabilitation and aftercare.

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(1)Program. The department may permit one or more nonprofit community-based organizations meeting the requirements of this section to operate an inmate rehabilitation program in any department facility if the department determines that operation of that program does not constitute a threat to the security of the facility or the safety of inmates or the public and that operation of the program is in the best interest of the inmates.

(2)Program requirements.

(a)An organization seeking to operate a rehabilitation program under sub.

(1)shall submit to the department a detailed proposal for the operation of the program. The proposal shall include all of the following:

1. A description of the services to be provided, including aftercare services, and a description of the geographic area in which aftercare services will be provided.

2. A description of the activities to be undertaken and the approximate daily schedule of programming for inmates participating in the program.

3. A statement of the qualifications of the individuals providing services.

4. A statement of the organization’s policies regarding eligibility of inmates to participate in the program.

5. A statement of the goals of the program.

6. A description of the methods by which the organization will evaluate the effectiveness of the program in attaining the goals under subd. 5.

7. Any other information specified by the department.

(b)An organization seeking to operate a rehabilitation program under sub.

(1)shall agree in writing to all of the following:

1. The organization may not receive compensation from the department for services provided in the rehabilitation program.

2. The organization may not deny an inmate the opportunity to participate in the program for any reason related to the inmate’s religious beliefs or nonbelief.

3. An inmate may stop participating in the program at any time.