Alameda Probation SYTF (2023-2024 inspection cycle)

Initial Inspection Report 2023-2024 Biennial Inspection Cycle Date of Exit Briefing/Notice of Noncompliance: 6/11/2024 Inspection Type: Targeted County: Alameda Facility Name: Alameda Secure Youth Treatment Facility (Firm Roots Academy) BSCC #: 7002 BSCC Type: Secure Youth Treatment Facility Facility Representatives: John Ebrahimi, Juvenile Hall Superintendent BSCC Field Representative: Forrest Coleman CAP Day 60 – Maximum Statutory CAP Due/Approval Date: 8/10/2024 Maximum Statutory Resolution Date: 11/8/2024 Current Items of Noncompliance Title 15. Section Description Noncompliant sub-sections: (a), (b), (h)(1)(A) BSCC observed that when staffing levels were low, the facility separated youth into two groups that alternated between being locked in their rooms and § 1321. Staffing. being out of their rooms for normal program times. This practice also results in noncompliance with Section 1354.5, Room Confinement and 1371, Programs, Recreation and Exercise. Noncompliant sub-sections: (1), (2), (3) BSCC staff found that Juvenile Hall youth on Reintegration Safety Plans (RSP) are placed in their rooms for extended periods of time when the high-risk level of safety and security was no longer evident and or not documented as such. § 1354.5. Room Confinement. BSCC staff also observed that youth on RSP were required to eat meals in their rooms and remain in their rooms during school hours for educational services; there was no justification of risk to safety and security for these youth Additionally, the facility is not following their policy for room confinement and youth on RSP programming. Alameda County Initial Inspection Report Page 2 Title 15. Section Description BSCC staff found that, in part due to staffing challenges, youth on RSP were not consistently provided the required programs, recreation, and § 1371. Programs, Recreation, and exercise when the high-risk level of safety and Exercise. security no longer existed or was reduced. RSP youth were not receiving one hour of structured programing daily and did not consistently receive an hour each of programming, exercise and recreation. Title 24. Section Description Not applicable No noncompliance identified.