The document outlines the behavior management policies and conduct standards of the Perkins Center. It divides behaviors into four groups based on severity, from Group IV being the least serious to Group I being the most serious. Consequences are pre-determined for each group and cannot be deviated from. The document provides examples of behaviors in each group and the corresponding consequences. It aims to promote positive behaviors and reinforce appropriate conduct through structured supervision and consequences for inappropriate actions.

2.  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.

3.  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.

4. 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.

5.  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.

6.  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.

8.  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.

9.  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.
 This behavior is a safety issue.

10.  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.

11.  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.
 This behavior is a safety issue.

12.  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.
 This behavior is a center rule, work behavior and safety issue.

13.  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.
 This behavior is a safety issue.

14.  Three escalated Group II’s in 14 days or any combination of Group II’s
issued in a 30 day period.
 This behavior is a center rule, work behavior and safety issue.

15.  Deliberately destroys, damages, or defaces property belonging to
another or the Center valued at more than $500.00.
 This behavior is a center rule, work behavior and safety issue.

16.  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.
 This behavior is a center rule, work behavior and safety issue.

17. 1. 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.

18. Students 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.

20.  Being disorderly; continuation of a disruption after initial intervention.
 This behavior is a work behavior and safety issue.

21.  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.
 This behavior is a work behavior and safety issue.

22.  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.)
 This behavior is a work behavior and safety issue.

23.  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.
 This behavior is a work behavior and safety issue.

24.  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.

25.  Destroys, damages, or defaces property belonging to another or the
Center valued at less than $500.
 This behavior is a work behavior.

26.  Deliberate injury to self or deliberate injury to another with permission.
This includes tattoo’s, piercings and rituals.
 This behavior is a safety issue.

27.  Abuse of medication and/or medication policies, to include medication
prescribed to the individual in question, in proper containers.
 This behavior is a safety issue.

28.  Creating a fire hazard.
 Including, but not limited to the following:
 Burning incense, candles, or other materials.
 This behavior is a safety issue.

29.  Exhibitionism
 Deliberately engaging in public exposure or indecency.
 This behavior is a center rule, work behavior and safety issue.

30.  Engaging in consensual sexual contact under the clothing on center
grounds or outings.
 Including: sexual intercourse, oral or anal intercourse
 This behavior is a center rule, work behavior and safety issue.

31.  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.

32.  Failure to follow the Center Student Vehicle Procedures with 30 days of
first violation.
 This behavior is a center rule.

33.  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.
 This behavior is a center rule, work behavior and safety issue.

34.  Failure to wear or refusal to wear a seat belt while being transported in
any Center vehicle.
 This behavior is a center rule, work behavior and safety issue.

35.  Three Group III’s in 14 days.
 This behavior is a center rule, work behavior and safety issue.

36.  Minors or students under guardianship that violate Center pass system
rules.
 This behavior is a center rule, work behavior and safety issue.

37.  Male students found in female dormitory or vice versa. If in the room
by consent both students are issued the group.
 This behavior is a center rule, work behavior and safety issue.

38. 1. 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.