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

Part 7: Administration and Management

statistical analysis in accordance with a formal written agreement that authorizes access, specifies use of data, and ensures confidentiality. 4 All research results are made available to the facility administrator for review and comment prior to publication or dissemination Comment : Researchers working in the facility should be informed of all policies relating to their research, especially those regarding confidentiality of information. Research should not be permitted to proceed until the research design and the re quirements of the facility staff are understood and fully agreed upon. Protocol : Written policy and procedure; research request forms; consent to release of information form; copies of guidelines. Process Indicators : Research reports; completed request; approval and consent forms. The facility or parent agency collaborates with juvenile justice and service agencies in information gathering, exchange, and standardization Comment : Systemwide collaboration is critical to effective management and time ly decision making and helps prevent or reduce duplication of effort and costs. Facilities should share information among themselves while respecting the confi dentiality and privacy of juvenile records.

Collaboration 5-JCF-7F-11 (Ref 4-JCF-6F-07)

Protocol : Written policy and procedure.

Process Indicators : Documentation of cooperation (for example, correspondence with juvenile justice and community service agencies, meeting agendas).

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