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Group I & II Behaviors

Vocational Behavior Enhancement

Purpose At the Perkins Center, we believe in the promotion of positive work and

social behaviors through the use of behavior management. Through vocational behavior enhancement, we seek to structure an

environment in which appropriate work and social behaviors are positively reinforced and inappropriate behaviors have fair and immediate consequences.

Expectations of Conduct The Perkins Center provides general supervision for students while on

campus grounds, while riding on Perkins Center vehicles, and during recreation events that occur off campus grounds.

There are many hours during the day when students will have unstructured time.

Students should be aware they are subject to all local, state, and federal laws when on campus grounds or while engaged in activities off campus grounds supervised by Perkins Center staff.

Expectations of Conduct

Students that knowingly help, fail to report, or act as lookouts for students breaking Center rules are considered equally responsible and shall be issued the same Group Behavior as those breaking the rules.

Conduct Standards Conduct standards are organized into four groups, with Group IV

behaviors being the least serious, and Group I behaviors being the most serious.

Consequences have been given for each group that cannot be deviated from in any way.

Each group behavior is noted for being either a Center Rule, a Work Behavior, and/or a Safety Issue.

Conduct Standards Center Rule

Being a part of this community, you need to respect its guidelines. Work Behavior

This behavior may prevent you from getting and keeping a job. Safety Issue

This behavior may be illegal or harm you, another person, or property.

Group I BehaviorsWould generally cause an employee to be terminated from

employment immediately and possibly have legal intervention

Group I Behavior #1 Causing emergency procedures to be initiated without proper cause.

Contacting emergency responders, 911, EMS, Police, or Fire Departments, causing Center evacuation, lockdown, or shelter in place)

This behavior is a safety issue.

Group I Behavior #2 Having in possession on the Center property following Center

Orientation, weapons or other dangerous items listed in the Student Handbook.

A dangerous weapon is construed to be any instrument which may cause bodily injury and there is reasonably good indication that it is to be used in a threatening or menacing manner, including but not limited to firearms and knives.


Group I Behavior #3 Having in possession alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs, synthetic

substitutes, unauthorized controlled prescription medication, and prescription medication out of container.

Distributing the above substances or any other substance which may cause harm to the recipient on Center property or function.

This behavior is a center rule, work behavior and safety issue.

Group I Behavior #4 Physical assault or sexual assault-

To attack violently with the purpose of causing bodily injury or harm, sexual contact with individual with guardianship.

Could also include unexpected force or the use of a weapon.


Group I Behavior #5 Stealing an item(s) with a replacement value of $50.00 or more.

Stealing is defined as taking by force, by secrecy, or without permission.


Group I Behavior #6 Being in an area which poses a danger for serious injury or death:

Such as Being off Center grounds after the posted deadline times, Crossing roads on Center functions without staff approval, Being on the railroad tracks or the river bank at any time.


Group I Behavior #7 Three escalated Group II’s in 14 days or any combination of Group II’s

issued in a 30 day period.


Group I Behavior #8 Deliberately destroys, damages, or defaces property belonging to

another or the Center valued at more than $500.00.


Group I Behavior #8 Being involved in any behavior on campus or off campus which is considered

severely detrimental to the mission of The Perkins Training Center. This would include, but not be limited to,

Extreme acts of disturbance in the presence of members of the community, Having to call emergency responders to de-escalate a situation, A consumer being arrested while on campus or on a off campus facility sponsored

event.


Group I Consequences1. Administrator in Charge or On-Call is contacted at the discretion of the staff person

involved.2. Student is removed from the Perkins Center property as soon as housing and

transportation can be arranged; unless legal implications require the student be detained.

3. Student is discharged from Perkins Center for 6 months, contingent upon the appeals process.

4. Problem Solving Team meets within 48 hours, or on the next available work day, of receiving the offense to develop the following:• Recommendations to the referral source for documented treatment and/or corrective measures prior to the

student’s readmission to the Perkins Center.• Further treatment and/or corrective measures for the student upon readmission to the Perkins Center.

Group I ConsequencesStudents who complete their training program with a group I behavior may not be able to participate in the graduation ceremony. A committee will determine if the student can participate and will inform them of the decision.

Group II BehaviorsWould generally cause an employee to receive a written warning or

suspension

Group II Behavior #1 Being disorderly; continuation of a disruption after initial intervention.

This behavior is a work behavior and safety issue.

Group II Behavior #2 Being under influence/intoxicated or being in possession of drug

paraphernalia (includes uncontrolled prescribed medication or substances with psychotropic effects and empty alcohol containers) on outings, or Center grounds.

This would include an admission of guilt or confirmation through a drug or alcohol screen.

Refusal of a drug/alcohol screen is considered an admission of guilt.


Group II Behavior #3 Fighting not covered under Group I behaviors (deliberate, mutually

agreed upon, or after being provoked where more force is used than necessary for self-defense.)


Group II Behavior #4 Intimidating behavior which is defined as a verbal threat, a written

threat, or body language suggesting that a physical confrontation is likely.

Any recognized form of bullying, including but not limited to: physical, verbal, indirect (rumors), social alienation, intimidation, and cyber-bullying.


Group II Behavior #5 Being in designated restricted areas such as unlit areas, areas under

construction, training areas after classes, coat closets, bathrooms of the opposite sex, and areas discussed in orientation.

Group II Behavior #6 Destroys, damages, or defaces property belonging to another or the

Center valued at less than $500.

This behavior is a work behavior.

Group II Behavior #7 Deliberate injury to self or deliberate injury to another with permission.

This includes tattoo’s, piercings and rituals.


Group II Behavior #8 Abuse of medication and/or medication policies, to include medication

prescribed to the individual in question, in proper containers.


Group II Behavior #9 Creating a fire hazard. Including, but not limited to the following:

Burning incense, candles, or other materials.


Group II Behavior #10 Exhibitionism

Deliberately engaging in public exposure or indecency.


Group II Behavior #11 Engaging in consensual sexual contact under the clothing on center

grounds or outings. Including: sexual intercourse, oral or anal intercourse


Group II Behavior #12 Exploitation

Including but not limited to dictating another’s behavior for personal gain or borrowing with no intent to return or reimburse.

This behavior is a center rule and safety issue.

Group II Behavior #13 Failure to follow the Center Student Vehicle Procedures with 30 days of

first violation.

This behavior is a center rule.

Group II Behavior #14 Theft of any item where a replacement value is less than $50.00.

Theft is defined as taking by force, by secrecy, or without permission.


Group II Behavior #15 Failure to wear or refusal to wear a seat belt while being transported in

any Center vehicle.


Group II Behavior #16 Three Group III’s in 14 days.


Group II Behavior #17 Minors or students under guardianship that violate Center pass system

rules.


Group II Behavior #18 Male students found in female dormitory or vice versa. If in the room

by consent both students are issued the group.


Group II Consequences1. Verbal explanation to the student about the behavior.2. Immediate demonstration of the appropriate behavior, and/or correction of the

inappropriate behavior, by the student.3. Loss of privilege status.4. Problem Solving Team meeting within 48 hours, or on the next available work day,

of receiving the offense.5. Floor restriction from 6:00 PM until 6:00 AM each day until the Problem Team

meets.6. Appropriate documentation on a Perkins Center Accident, Incident, or Behavioral

Report Form.

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