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

Part 3: Justice and Order

Food Is Not Sanction 5-JCF-3B-05 (Ref 4-JCF-3B-05)

Food, including snacks, is not withheld, nor is the established menu varied, as a disciplinary sanction

Comment : None.

Protocols : Written policy and procedure; disciplinary process; juvenile rulebook/ rules. Process Indicators : Disciplinary and hearing records; meal records; interviews with staff and residents.

Room Restriction 5-JCF-3B-06 (Ref 4-JCF-3B-06)

Timeout or room restriction is used for minor violations or a “cooling off” and is of short duration, so as to not restrict or deny program participation The juvenile is returned to the group when the negative behavior is under control While in timeout: 1 The juvenile has the reason for the timeout explained and is given the op portunity to explain his/her reasons for the behavior 2 Staff contact is made and documented every 15 minutes 3 The juvenile participates in determining the end of the timeout 4. Timeout or room restriction cannot exceed 60 minutes specified at the time of assignment

Comment : None.

Protocols : Written policy and procedure; practice.

Process Indicators : Unit logs; documentation of restriction.

Rules and Incentives Are Posted 5-JCF-3B-07 (Ref 4-JCF-3B-07)

Juvenile rules and disciplinary regulations describe violations, sanctions, and penalties Incentives for good behavior are described Facility rules, regula tions, and rewards are reviewed at least annually and updated, if necessary All program rules and regulations and rewards or incentives pertaining to juveniles are conspicuously posted in the facility or included in a handbook that is accessible to all juveniles, parent/guardians, and staff Comment : The regulations should specify the range of penalties/sanctions that can be imposed for violations. Penalties should be proportionate to the importance of the rule and the severity of the violation.

Protocols : Written policy and procedure; juvenile rules and regulations; handbook.

Process Indicators : Disciplinary records; juvenile files available; level or point sheets.

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