Perf-Based Stds, Juvenile Correctional Facilities, 5th Ed_DEC 2024

1. Safety GOAL: Provide a safe environment for juveniles, staff, and the public. 1A. - PERFORMANCE-BASED STANDARD: SAFETY IN PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT Juveniles, staff, and the public are protected from injury and illness caused by the physical environment. EXPECTED PRACTICES Building Codes and Zoning 5-JCF-1A-01 (Ref 4-JCF-1A-01) The facility conforms to applicable, federal, state, and/or local building codes and zoning ordinances

Comment : None.

Protocol : Written policy and procedure, copies of applicable building codes, and federal laws. Process Indicators : Copies of inspection reports, approvals, and licenses, facility plans/specifications.

Design 5-JCF-1A-02 (Ref 4-JCF-1A-02)

The physical plant design and the staff office locations facilitate personal con tact and interaction between staff and juveniles The facility design supports juvenile housing in accordance with the classification plan. Comment : Separating staff from juveniles reduces interpersonal relationships and staff awareness of juvenile living conditions. Staff effectiveness is limited if staff are isolated in control centers. The facility should have a sufficient number of rooms or living units in an appropriate configuration so various categories of juve niles can be housed separately.

Protocol : Facility plans/specifications.

Process Indicators : Observations, facility site map indicating the location of staff offices in relation to housing and juvenile work/programming areas.

Juvenile Correctional Facilities, Fifth Edition

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