Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 291 - DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
Division 171 - GRIEVANCE REVIEW SYSTEM (COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS)
Section 291-171-0015 - Offender-Staff Communications (General Principles)
Universal Citation: OR Admin Rules 291-171-0015
Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 9, September 1, 2024
(1) Proper and effective communication between offenders and staff is an essential component of community supervision.
(a) Offenders and staff communicate with each
other not only with their choice of words (oral or written), but also
non-verbally through their manner, tone, and approach (commonly referred to as
"body language").
(b) Offenders and
staff are jointly responsible for ensuring their choice of words, manner, tone
and approach are appropriate to properly and effectively convey their intended
information and ideas to one another.
(2) Offenders shall communicate with staff in a civil and respectful tone and manner.
(3) Staff shall communicate with offenders in a professional manner that fosters respect and confidence. Staff directives given to offenders should be clear and concise.
Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 179.040, 423.020, 423.030 & 423.075
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 179.040, 423.020, 423.030 & 423.075
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