IPM NEW CLASS SCHEDULE

We are very appreciative for your response to attending the IPM certification classes.  The feedback we've received has all been positive.  Following is a link to upcoming IPM spring and summer classes.  I would suggest to keep checking with IPM as the class schedule does change adding new locations, days and times.  Be sure to let IPM know you are our volunteer when enrolling:  http://www.rcbo.org/images/stories/ipm/Basic_Certification_Class_Schedule.pdf

For volunteers who still need to meet IPM Methodology requirements follow our web site link for upcoming RJ/DM equivalency trainings: EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR VOLUNTEERS    

INMATE GRIEVANCE

Volunteers can inform inmates about filing an official grievance in cases where they feel their rights are being violated.  Following are details about filing a Grievance:

 1600.5.3 - Initiating a Grievance

6. All properly completed grievance forms shall be submitted within 14 calendar days of the alleged incident. Any grievance form submitted after 14 days will be considered invalid. The inability to obtain assistance is not a valid reason for exceeding the time limit for submissions.

1. The inmate/detainee may drop the completed grievance form in any grievance drop box. These boxes are located throughout the facility and accessible to all inmates/detainees. The grievances will be retrieved by the sergeant responsible for the area where the box is located.

2. The inmate/detainee may submit the grievance form directly to sworn staff.

1600.5.9 - Protection from Retaliation

1. Staff shall not harass, discipline, punish, or otherwise retaliate against an inmate/detainee who uses or participates in the grievance process.

2. The inmate/detainee may pursue any alleged or threatened retaliation through the grievance procedure.

PROBLEMS SCHEDULING AN APPOINTMENT FOR I.D. BADGE?

We are receiving numerous complaints from volunteers having a difficult time scheduling an appointment for receiving an I.D. badge.  We are working closely with Programs in hopes to resolve this issue.  Please report to our office promptly when a problem occurs.

NEWS FROM PROGRAMS

MAJOR INMATE MOVEMENT TAKING PLACE

Programs reports there will be major inmate movement happening sometime next month.  IRC will no longer be considered an Intake and Release Center and the Women's Central Jail that closed down a couple of years ago is scheduled to reopen sometime in April.  Stay tuned!  

 PROGRAMS PARTICIPATION SHEET

1. Correctional Programs reports they are still receiving the Sheriff's Dept. Participation Sheets filled out incomplete. This is the eight and a half by eleven white sheet that inmates sign in on the back and volunteers fill out the front. Often times the sheet is filled out but the volunteers name is missing, or the date and location of the service is missing. Volunteers will not receive time credit from incomplete sheets and therefore will not be able to renew their I.D. badge.

2. Be sure to PRINT CLEARLY you first and last name on the appropriate line.

3. Remember if you are doing two back to back services/Bible studies, you must turn in two Participation Sheets; one for each service.

4. Participation sheets must be handed to a Deputy or placed in the appropriate Programs box before leaving the facility.

 PARKING VALIDATIONS AT THEO LACY & DOWNTOWN CENTRAL JAILS

Programs announced that they are only going to pay a maximum 4 hours parking per each entry into the jails.  This should not be a problem since our scheduled services do not exceed more than two hours. 

 GRAFFITI FOUND ON JAIL PROPERTY      

Programs repots graffiti was fond scratched into a table after a religious service.  They ask that volunteers be vigilant and report incidences involving an inmate vandalizing jail property.

SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL EVENTS

The annual L.A. Arch Diocese Religious Education Congress held at the Anaheim Convention Center March 23-25, is the largest Catholic Conference in the western U.S.  It hosts nearly 100 workshops to choose from (in English, Spanish or Vietnamese languages) in just about all areas of ministry.  Other activities include various Liturgies and on hand resources provided by Catholic book stores, religious orders, music, media and much more.  Follow this link to our web site for more information: EVENTS

 TRAINING REQUIREMENT REMINDER

At this time, all volunteers who have not received their IPM Certification and are leading Bible studies or doing one-to-one pastoral visits must be enrolled in at least one of the three IPM classes.  The fourth class needed for Methodology requirements can be credited by completing the trainings we provide here at the RJ/DM office. Please follow this link to our web site for more details: EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR VOLUNTEERS  

•  Be sure to notify us of IPM courses you have completed currently or in past and send us a copy of your certification or document of completion for our files. Also any other religious training completed form other sources.
• These trainings do not apply for those in the diaconate and religious orders (nuns) who are already involved in ongoing adult faith formation.

For questions contact  Fred LaPuzza at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 714-2824261