U.S. Department of Justice
Federal Bureau of Prisons
OPI: OGC
NUMBER: 1040.04
DATE: 1/29/99
SUBJECT: Non-Discrimination Toward Inmates
Rules Effective Date: 10/16/98
Table of Contents
1. POLICY § 551.90
[Bureau staff shall not discriminate against inmates on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, disability, or political belief. This includes the making of administrative decisions and providing access to work, housing and programs.]
2. PROGRAM OBJECTIVE
The expected result of this program is: Assignments in housing, work and programs will be available to inmates on an equal opportunity basis.
3. DIRECTIVES AFFECTED
a. Directive Rescinded
PS 1040.03 Non-Discrimination Towards Inmates (4/18/94)
b. Regulations Referenced
The rule cited in this Program Statement is contained in 28 CFR § 551.90.
4. STANDARDS REFERENCED
a. American Correctional Association 3rd Edition Standards for Adult Correctional Institutions
3-4265, 3-4266.
b. American Correctional Association 3rd Edition Standards for Adult Detention Facilities
3-ALDF-3E-04, 3E-05, 3E-06.
c. American Correctional Association 3rd Edition for Adult Correctional Boot Camp Programs
1-ABC-3D-04.
d. Standards for Administration of Correctional Agencies 2nd Edition
2-CO-3C-01.
5. PROCEDURE
Each Warden shall review and, as necessary, establish local procedures to ensure that inmates are provided essential equality of opportunity in being considered for various program options, work assignments, and decisions concerning classification status.
/s/
Kathleen Hawk Sawyer
Director
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Published Feb 8, 2025 by Christopher Zoukis, JD, MBA | Last Updated by Christopher Zoukis, JD, MBA on Jun 2, 2025 at 11:00 am