Policy bulletin 601

Number: 601
In Effect: 2018-05-28

Related documents

• Guidelines 800-10 – Intellectual Disability

These new Guidelines provide direction to CSC personnel in responding to inmates who may be diagnosed with an intellectual disability.

Where, during the intake assessment process, there are reasonable grounds to believe that an inmate may have an intellectual disability (e.g., based on a mental health screening or a reference on file to a diagnosis), a referral will be made for an assessment and possible diagnosis/confirmation.

If the assessment results in a diagnosis/confirmation of intellectual disability, the accompanying report will specify the inmate’s limitations, including recommendations as to the provision of appropriate care and interventions and the level of support and assistance required.

This policy was developed by the Health Services Sector in collaboration with Correctional Operations and Programs Sector and the Policy Sector, and in consultation with internal and external stakeholders.

Accountabilities are detailed in the Guidelines.

All personnel who work with inmates who may be diagnosed with an intellectual disability.