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

Glossary

Critical Incident Debriefing – a small group supportive crisis intervention process that focuses on the im- mediate incident. Its purpose is to help staff return to their daily routine with less likelihood of experiencing symptoms of a trauma disorder. Custody – level of restriction of inmate movement within a detention/correctional facility, usually divided into maximum, medium, and minimum risk levels. Dayroom – space for activities that is situated immediately adjacent to the offender/juvenile sleeping areas and separated from them by a wall. Decontamination – the neutralization or removal of dangerous substances or germs from an area, object or person. Delinquent youth – also referred to as a juvenile delinquent or a criminal-type offender, a juvenile who has been charged with or adjudicated for conduct that would, under the law of the jurisdiction in which the offense was committed, be a crime if committed by an adult. (See also Status offender; Juvenile.) Dental exam – an examination by a licensed dentist that includes a dental history, exploration and charting of teeth, examination of the oral cavity, and x-rays if clinically indicated. Dental Screening – an assessment of dental pain, swelling or functional impairment that includes checking for cavities and gum disease. It may include dental x-rays or other diagnostic procedures. Detainer – a warrant placed against a person in a federal, state, or local correctional facility that notifies the holding authority of the intention of another jurisdiction to take custody of that individual when he or she is released. Detention warrant – a warrant that authorizes the arrest and temporary detention of a parolee pending pre- liminary revocation proceedings. A detention warrant should be distinguished from a warrant for the return of a parolee to prison, although return warrants are sometimes used as detainers. For the purpose of these standards, return warrants used as detainers also are deemed to be detention warrants. Diagnostic Interview – an interview conducted to gather information from an individual to help determine if the individual has a mental illness and if so, the type of mental illness the individual may have. Delinquent act – an act that, if committed by an adult, would be considered a crime. Dental Specialist – a licensed dentist who specializes in specific area of oral health. Detainee – any person confined in a local detention facility not serving a sentence for a criminal offense.

Direct care staff – any staff member who routinely has contact with the inmate or juvenile population.

Direct supervision – a method of inmate management that ensures continuing direct contact between in- mates and staff by posting an officer(s) inside each housing unit. Officers in general housing units are not separated from inmates by a physical barrier. Officers provide frequent, nonscheduled observation of and personal interaction with inmates.

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