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

Part 6: Programs and Services

the same schedule as the general population, and perform work assignments on the living unit. Juvenile offenders should be provided with a tour of facility areas where they will be assigned. Orientation should also be used to observe juvenile behavior and to identify special problems.

Protocols : Written policy and procedure.

Process Indicators : Juvenile offender schedule during orientation; juvenile offend er manuals regarding programs and services; juvenile offender unit work- assign ment schedule; review of material in language other than English (if needed); ver ification of staff assistance with juvenile offenders who do not understand English, through staff interviews; document signed and dated by juvenile at completion of orientation.

Personal Property 5-JCF-6A-04 (Ref 4-JCF-5A-04)

Personal property retained at the facility is itemized in a written list, prepared by staff. It is signed and verified by the juvenile offender’s signature. The signed list is kept in the permanent case file; the juvenile receives a current copy of this list Comment : All personal property retained at the facility should be accurately inven toried and securely stored. The inventory list should be signed by the juvenile and a receipt given to the juvenile for all funds and possessions stored. The property should be available if required by the juvenile and should be returned at the time of release, with a receipt signed by the juvenile acknowledging return of the property.

Protocols : Written policy and procedure.

Process Indicators : Review of juvenile offender personal-property-inventory lists; interviews with juvenile offenders and staff.

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