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jndean - (9/23/2013 10:53:26 AM)
RE:West Virginia Needs Help
I agree with Niki and with Phil on his recommendations. In our policy, it states: "...when a female staff is individual counseling a male, then another staff person will be present. The same goes for males counseling females." We also enforce a "No Touch" protocal when it comes to staff and inmates. We also require that inmates only address staff by Ms. or Mr. and that staff address clients the same way. This helps prevent that sence of entitlement that Phil mentioned and maintains a professional atmosphere. NIC, which Niki mentions, has an excellant training video on setting boundaries. These are just a couple of things I can think of at this time. John