BOP Program Statement 3730.06 § 1

of violence by staff and to inform all Bureau of Prisons (Bureau) employees such behavior is

strictly prohibited.

Bureau facilities will be managed in a manner which permits employees to perform their duties

in an environment free from threatening and violent behavior by other employees. Prevention

of staff workplace violence begins with a commitment to treat all employees fairly and with

respect, regardless of title or position. It is expected all employees will interact in ways which

promote cooperation and mutual respect.

Although threatening and violent behavior by Bureau employees occurs infrequently, when

identified, such behavior must never be ignored or tolerated. There must always be an

immediate and decisive management response to each incident of staff workplace violence,

regardless of severity. This response may involve assisting an employee who believes they

have been a victim of workplace violence to obtain counseling.

This Program Statement applies to all Bureau employees, including employees of the Public

Health Service, contractors, volunteers, and any employee detailed under the Intergovernmental

Personnel Act.

Contractors and volunteers who work in Bureau facilities will follow the guidelines and

procedures outlined in this policy.

a. Summary of Changes

■ Information regarding the implementation of DOJ Policy Statement 1200.02 Federal

Workplace Responses to Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking is included.

■ The management of cases resulting from a protection or restraining order is described.

■ An alleged victim’s participation in a threat assessment is clearly stated to be voluntary.

■ The use of “cease and desist” letters is discontinued.

■ The office of primary responsibility for writing the threat assessment report is identified.

Policy Rescinded

P3730.05 Workplace Violence Prevention Program (3/23/2004)

b. Program Objectives. The expected results of this program are:

■ Staff are informed that all allegations of workplace and domestic violence, sexual

assault, and stalking are taken seriously by the Bureau.

■ Staff safety will be enhanced by curbing violence and threats of violence by other

employees, contractors and volunteers.

■ Bureau managers and supervisors will respond to incidents of staff workplace violence in a

consistent, fair, and effective manner. Both management and the Union share a

commitment to the safety of employees through the prevention, identification, and response

(in accordance with the Program Statement) to workplace violence.

■ Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) will have guidance/direction to prevent and respond to

workplace violence.