103 CMR 471.12
Program Assessment and Planning
(1) General. Each institution shall monitor its religious programs on an on-going basis and
conduct periodic assessments.
(2) Program Monitoring. The Superintendent or a designee shall develop a monitoring system
that provides an on-going review of all religious activities and services and be responsible for
maintaining all records related to program monitoring. The monitoring system shall include:
(a) The estimated number of inmates affiliated with each religious group or denomination.
(b) Results of meetings with other institution staff and their suggestions on existing or
proposed religious programs and services.
(c) Individual program evaluations.
(3) Quarterly and Annual Reports. The information gathered through the monitoring process
shall be incorporated into the institution quarterly and annual reports.