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

Part 6: Programs and Services

Community Service 5-JCF-6G-06 (Ref 4-JCF-5G-06)

The facility staff plans and promotes activities for participation by juveniles in community services and juvenile volunteer programs All activities are documented, and individual juvenile participation is documented in the juve nile’s case file. Comment : Community service may include juvenile volunteerism and projects that benefit citizens within the local community. These activities can instill a sense of community pride in staff and juveniles as well as provide appropriate and varied leisure time activities. Where possible and within established security parameters, juveniles should participate in community activities.

Protocols : Written policy and procedure.

Process Indicators : Program schedule of activities; acknowledgement letters by community recipients; monthly reports; annual reports; juvenile records.

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