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

Part 1: Safety

Security Rooms 5-JCF-1C-05 (Ref 4-JCF-1C-05)

Security rooms, except padded safety rooms, are equipped with toilet, sink, and security furniture

Comment : None.

Protocol : Facility plans/specifications.

Process Indicators : Observations, photographs.

Indoor Recreation Space 5-JCF-1C-06 (Ref 4-JCF-1C-06)

The total indoor activity area, which includes the gymnasium, multipurpose room(s), library, arts and crafts room(s), and all other leisure areas outside the living unit, provides space equivalent to a minimum of 100 square feet per juvenile

Comment : None.

Protocol : Facility plans/specifications.

Process Indicators : Total square footage of areas mentioned, population of facility, square feet per juvenile.

Outdoor Recreation Space 5-JCF-1C-07 (Ref 4-JCF-1C-07)

Recreation facilities, including both outdoor and indoor (covered/enclosed), are provided in sufficient number to ensure each juvenile is offered at least one hour of access daily Regardless of facility size, outdoor and indoor (cov ered/enclosed) recreation areas provide at least 15 square feet of unencum bered space per juvenile for the number of juveniles who may use the space at one time and meet the following criteria: 1 Outdoor a Facilities where 100 or more juveniles utilize one recreation area have no less than 1,500 square feet of unencumbered space b Facilities where less than 100 juveniles utilize one recreation area have no less than 750 square feet of unencumbered space 2 Indoor (covered/enclosed) a Facilities where 100 or more juveniles utilize one recreation area have no less than 1,000 square feet of unencumbered space and a ceiling height of at least 18 feet b Facilities where less than 100 juveniles utilize one recreation area have no less than 500 square feet of unencumbered space and a ceiling height of at least 18 feet Comment : Unencumbered space is usable space that is not encumbered by furnish ings or fixtures. In determining the unencumbered space in the cell or room, the

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