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

Part 2: Security

Process Indicators : Written shift assignments for each position or post in the facil ity; signed logs of all staff assigned to a new shift position; signed and dated shift assignments; annual reviews.

Coed Staffing 5-JCF-2A-08 (Ref 4-JCF-2A-08)

When both males and females are housed in the facility, at least one male and one female staff member is on duty at all times

Comment : None.

Protocols : Written policy and procedure.

Process Indicators : Daily staff schedules; observations.

Juveniles Do Not Supervise Other Juveniles 5-JCF-2A-09 (Ref 4-JCF-2A-09)

Juveniles or groups of juveniles are not given control or authority over other juveniles Comment : Although many programs use forms of group accountability, they clear ly describe the difference between accountability and giving individual juveniles control over other juveniles.

Protocols : Written policy and procedure.

Process Indicators : Observations; interviews.

Permanent Log 5-JCF-2A-10 (Ref 4-JCF-2A-10)

Correctional staff on each housing unit, on each shift, maintain a permanent log and prepare shift reports that record routine information, emergency sit uations, and unusual incidents Comment : Adequate supervision of juveniles requires a formal written reporting system of detailed records of pertinent information regarding individual juveniles and groups of juveniles.

Protocols : Written policy and procedure.

Process Indicators : Permanent unit logs; shift reports.

Unit Patrols and Inspections 5-JCF-2A-11 (Ref 4-JCF-2A-11)

Supervisory staff conduct a daily inspection, of all areas occupied by juveniles and submit a daily written report to their supervisor Unoccupied areas are to be inspected weekly

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