Sec. 12.12.01.02. Purpose and Philosophy

A. The purpose of the Institution is to provide efficient and adequate programs and services for treatment with the goal of rehabilitation of eligible persons. This shall include a range of program alternatives indicated by the current state of knowledge to be appropriate and effective for the population being served. As an integral part of its program an effective research and development effort will be established and maintained to evaluate and recommend improvements on an ongoing basis.

B. Programs, Services, and Goals.

(1) In keeping with the purpose and philosophy, the Institution will provide a range of programs and services including:

(a) Inmate evaluation;

(b) Treatment;

(c) Community supervision;

(d) Research;

(e) Program evaluation; and

(f) Professional training.

(2) The Institution's operations will be guided by the following policy-relevant goals:

(a) Respond to the identified needs of eligible persons, employ the best affordable methods of mental health care, and provide the highest possible quality of care that will enable eligible persons to return to the community as productive, law-abiding citizens;

(b) Provide a full range of mental health services responsive to the needs of eligible persons, and provide continuity of care by moving these persons among programs as their needs change;

(c) Provide full protection of the rights of eligible persons within legal mandates and Departmental policies;

(d) Provide for long-term service needs in the environment which provides the most appropriate level of security necessary to meet the eligible person's needs while protecting the public safety.