Where does your program actually stand?

A 24-question diagnostic across six dimensions of a sustainable agency chaplaincy program.

Score each statement on a 0–4 scale. Your result is a maturity score per dimension plus a prioritized gap-closure plan. This is the assessment Dr. Mzizi uses in his agency-consultation work.

Dimension

Governance

Written authority, reporting structure, and program ownership.

Statement	0	1	2	3	4
	Not in place	Aware	Drafted	In use	Mature
A signed MOU defines the chaplain program with the agency.	0	1	2	3	4
A senior officer (Captain or above) sponsors the program.	0	1	2	3	4
A program coordinator is named and has clear authority.	0	1	2	3	4
The program has an annual budget line, however small.	0	1	2	3	4

Dimension

Ethics & Conduct

Written ethics, confidentiality discipline, conduct accountability.

Statement	0	1	2	3	4
	Not in place	Aware	Drafted	In use	Mature
Every chaplain has signed a written Code of Ethics.	0	1	2	3	4
Confidentiality, mandated reporting, and limits are clearly documented.	0	1	2	3	4
There is a clear process for handling ethics violations.	0	1	2	3	4
Proselytization is explicitly prohibited in writing.	0	1	2	3	4

Dimension

Training & Credentialing

Onboarding, ICPC/IFOC pathway, continuing education.

Statement	0	1	2	3	4
	Not in place	Aware	Drafted	In use	Mature
New chaplains complete a documented onboarding curriculum.	0	1	2	3	4
Chaplains are pursuing or hold ICPC, IFOC, or equivalent credentialing.	0	1	2	3	4
Annual continuing-education hours are tracked and required.	0	1	2	3	4
Ride-along and shadowing requirements are met before deployment.	0	1	2	3	4

Dimension

Deployment & Coverage

On-call discipline, response sequence, geographic coverage.

Statement	0	1	2	3	4
	Not in place	Aware	Drafted	In use	Mature
24/7 on-call coverage exists, with documented escalation.	0	1	2	3	4
Critical-incident response sequence is written and rehearsed.	0	1	2	3	4
Chaplains are credentialed with badges and ID on scene.	0	1	2	3	4
Response times are tracked.	0	1	2	3	4

Dimension

Supervision & Care

Pastoral supervision, debriefs, chaplain wellness.

Statement	0	1	2	3	4
	Not in place	Aware	Drafted	In use	Mature
Chaplains receive regular pastoral supervision.	0	1	2	3	4
Peer debriefs occur after critical incidents.	0	1	2	3	4
Chaplains have a mental-health resource available to them.	0	1	2	3	4
Burnout signs are recognized and addressed without stigma.	0	1	2	3	4

Dimension

Outcomes & Accountability

Metrics tracked, annual report, agency leadership visibility.

Statement	0	1	2	3	4
	Not in place	Aware	Drafted	In use	Mature
Call volume and incident types are tracked anonymously.	0	1	2	3	4
Annual program summary is delivered to agency leadership.	0	1	2	3	4
Officer feedback on chaplain support is gathered.	0	1	2	3	4
Continuous improvement actions are documented year over year.	0	1	2	3	4

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Where does your program actually stand?

Governance

Ethics & Conduct

Training & Credentialing

Deployment & Coverage

Supervision & Care

Outcomes & Accountability

Your program maturity

Score by dimension

Gap-closure priorities

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