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

7. Administration and Management

GOAL: Administer and manage the facility in a professional and responsible manner, consistent with legal requirements. 7A. - PERFORMANCE-BASED STANDARD: ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT PRACTICES EXPECTED PRACTICES The facility operates as a legal entity with well-developed goals, objectives, policies, and procedures. Legal Operation of Facility 5-JCF-7A-01 (Ref 4-JCF-6A-01) The public or private agency operating a juvenile correctional facility is a le gal entity or part of a legal entity and meets applicable licensing requirements of the jurisdiction in which it is located

Comment : None.

Protocols : Written policy and procedure; articles of incorporation; applicable stat ute or executive order(s).

Process Indicators : Annual reports; IRS documentation; tax documents; license(s).

Organization and Mission 5-JCF-7A-02 (Ref 4-JCF-6A-02)

There is a written document delineating the institution’s organization and mission within the context of the total system The description includes an organizational chart that groups similar functions, services, and activities in administrative subunits This document is reviewed at least annually and up dated, as needed Comment : The mission statement and program description identifies programs and services available in the facility. The organizational chart should reflect span of control, lines of authority, and an orderly channel of communication.

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