7117 Humboldt County Probation (2023-2024 inspection cycle)

August 30, 2024 Coral Sanders, Chief Probation Officer Humboldt County Probation Department 2002 Harrison Street Eureka, CA 95501 2023-2024 TARGETED INSPECTION, WELFARE & INSTITUTIONS CODE SECTIONS 209 & 885, HUMBOLDT COUNTY PROBATION DEPARTMENT DETENTION FACILITIES Dear Chief Sanders: A Targeted Inspection of the Humboldt County Probation Department has been completed. A pre-inspection briefing was held on Thursday, April 25, 2024, and the following facilities were inspected on/between Monday, August 12, 2024, and Thursday, August 15, 2024: FACILITY NAME BSCC # FACILITY TYPE Humboldt County Juvenile Hall (HCJH) 7116 JH Humboldt Secure Youth Treatment Facility 7117 SYTF (Humboldt County Secure Treatment Program) These inspections were conducted pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code Sections 209 and 885 to determine compliance with the Minimum Standards for Juvenile Detention Facilities as outlined in Titles 15 and 24, California Code of Regulations. INSPECTION RESULTS We identified no items of noncompliance with Title 15 Minimum Standards. An Exit Briefing with your staff was held on Thursday, August 15, 2024; BSCC staff presented an inspection overview and discussed technical assistance and best practice recommendations. * * * Please email me at forrest.coleman@bscc.ca.gov or call (916) 508-7559 if you have any questions. Coral Sanders, Chief Probation Officer Page 2 Sincerely, FORREST COLEMAN Field Representative Facilities Standards and Operations Division Enclosures Cc: Presiding Judge, Humboldt County Juvenile Court* Chair, Juvenile Justice Commission, Humboldt County* Chair, Board of Supervisors, Humboldt County* County Administrator, Humboldt County* Dayna Wilcox, Juvenile Hall Facility Manager, Humboldt County *Copies of the inspection are available upon request or online at www.bscc.ca.gov. 7116 7117 Humboldt County Probation JH SYTF Targeted LTR 23-24 JUVENILE HALLS, SPECIAL PURPOSE JUVENILE HALLS AND CAMPS Board of State and Community Corrections PROCEDURES CHECKLIST1 BSCC Code: 7116 FACILITY NAME: Humboldt County Juvenile Hall (HCJH) FACILITY TYPE: JH PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Coral Sanders, Chief Probation Officer; Dayna Wilcox, Probation Manager; Jason Beam, Probation Manager; Marny Hulbert, Teacher, Humboldt County OE; Fiona McSkane-Beers, Registered Nurse - WellPath Services; Marion Vasilevich, Supervising Clinician - Humboldt County HHS; Stephen Looney, Supervising JCO; Beth Bailey, Food Services Supervisor; Damien Quintal, Juvenile Corrections Officer; Male youth age 16 (out of County/Del Norte); Male youth age 18; Female Youth age 17. FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Forrest Coleman DATE: August 12th through August 15th, 2024 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1321 STAFFING 100.05 A, Staffing Personnel and Training Each juvenile facility shall: BSCC staff reviewed the above policies and (a) have an adequate number of personnel sufficient to procedures, as well as the agency’s carry out the overall facility operation and its Organization Chart, random weekly staff programming, to provide for safety and security of youth schedule, and daily unit schedule covering and staff, and meet established standards and the first week of May, June, and July 2024. regulations; In addition, we made personal observations. The above policy identifies all expectations and responsibilities of the Title 15 ☒ ☐ ☐ Regulation Minimum Standards. Currently, while the facility’s Division Director (Superintendent) position is vacant, the two Probation Managers are responsible for ensuring that each shift is staffed with enough youth supervision staff to ensure the overall facility operation and its programming including, but not limited to providing safety and security to youth and to staff while maintaining Title 15 standards. 1 This document is intended for use as a tool during the targeted inspection process; this worksheet may not contain each Title 15 regulation that is required. Additionally, many regulations on this worksheet are SUMMARIES of the regulation; the text on this worksheet may not contain the entire text of the actual regulation. Please refer to the complete California Code of Regulations, Title 15, Minimum Standards for Juvenile Facilities, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 5 for the complete list and text of regulations. 7116 Humboldt County Juvenile Hall JH Targeted PRO 23-24 Page 1 of 17 A453 JUV Targeted PRO eff. 1/2024 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (b) ensure that no required services shall be denied 100.05 A, 6, Staffing Personnel and Training because of insufficient numbers of staff on duty absent exigent circumstances; Through our review of the above policy, visual observations, a review of work schedules for April, May, and June of 2023, as well as a review of the unit programming documentation, BSCC staff determined that HCJH regularly ensures that the staffing levels are adequate to provide required services. The facility is experiencing staffing shortage challenges. However, the Humboldt County Probation Department has instituted mandatory overtime for detention staff and Probation Officers. At the time of the inspection, the facility was ☒ ☐ ☐ budgeted for the below youth supervision personnel: • 1 Detention Services Director (Vacant) • 2 Program Managers • 5 Supervising Juvenile Corrections Officers (SJCO) (2 Vacant) • 15.4 Juvenile Corrections Officers I/I (6.2 Vacant) • 6 Extra Help Juvenile Corrections Officers A Probation Officer is assigned to the facility to assist with case plans, releases, MDT/Treatment Team meetings, and programming. 7116 Humboldt County Juvenile Hall JH Targeted PRO 23-24 Page 2 of 17 A453 JUV Targeted PRO eff. 1/2024 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (c) have a sufficient number of supervisory level staff to 100.05 A, 4 Staffing Personnel and Training ensure adequate supervision of all staff members; Through our review of the above policy, visual observations, work schedules, and interviews with facility JCO staff and youth housed at the facility, BSCC staff determined that HCJH regularly ensures that there is always a Supervisory level staff present at the facility on each shift. In the absence of the Supervisor, the Senior Counselor is assigned to work as the Supervisor. Before the shift starts, a briefing ☒ ☐ ☐ is conducted with the oncoming shift. Sufficient supervisory-level staffing is always on duty. At the time of the inspection, the facility is budgeted for the following supervisory-level staff: • 1 Detention Services Director (Vacant) • 2 Program Managers • 5 Supervising Juvenile Corrections Officers (SJCO) (2 Vacant) (d) have a clearly identified person on duty at all times 100.05 A, 3 Staffing Personnel and Training who is responsible for operations and activities and has completed the Juvenile Corrections Officer Core Course The elements of this regulation are confirmed and PC 832 training; in the Chief Probation Officer (CPO) Appointment and Qualifications Letter, written by the CPO, Coral Sanders, and dated August 13, 2024. Monday through Friday during standard business hours the facility Division Director and the Probation Managers work together to ensure the daily overall operations of the ☒ ☐ ☐ facility are adequately maintained. The shift change provides oncoming evening detention staff with a 15-minute debriefing period with the JCO staff from the morning shift. In addition, the current shift roster is posted and clearly identifies the on-duty Supervising Juvenile Corrections Officer (SJCO). In the absence of the SJCO, the Senior Juvenile Corrections Officer is assigned to assume the shift supervisor role. (e) have at least one staff member present on each living 100.05 A, 1 Staffing Personnel and Training unit whenever there are youth in the living unit; Through personal observations, as well as through interviews with staff and youth ☒ ☐ ☐ housed at the facility, HCJH regularly ensures that there is always a staff present in the unit or where a youth is present. Youth are never left unsupervised. 7116 Humboldt County Juvenile Hall JH Targeted PRO 23-24 Page 3 of 17 A453 JUV Targeted PRO eff. 1/2024 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (f) have sufficient food service personnel relative to the 100.05 A, 5 Staffing Personnel and Training number and security of living units, including staff qualified and available to: plan menus meeting nutritional Current food service personnel staffing requirements of youth; provide kitchen supervision; direct consists of: food preparation and servings; conduct related training • 1 Food Services Supervisor programs for culinary staff; and maintain necessary records; or, a facility may serve food that meets nutritional • 2 Full-time Cooks standards prepared by an outside source; • 1 Extra Help Cook (Pending) ☒ ☐ ☐ The facility is fortunate to have a Food Services Supervisor who is resourceful in securing grants and collaborating with education services to teach youth fundamentals of scratch cooking and gardening. (g) have sufficient administrative, clerical, recreational, 100.05 A, 5 Staffing Personnel and Training medical, dental, mental health, building maintenance, transportation, control room, facility security and other BSCC staff interviewed medical services support staff for the efficient management of the facility, personnel, education services, and detention and to ensure that youth supervision staff shall not be staff. We also made personal observations diverted from supervising youth; and, over the inspection week. Health Services are onsite seven days per week. Two Registered Nurses split coverage Monday through Friday 7:30 am to 4:00 pm. Evenings and weekend medication ☒ ☐ ☐ dispensing are conducted by a rotation of scheduled nurses. HCJH Behavior Health is onsite at the facility throughout each week. The staffing consists of the following: • 1 Supervising BH Clinician • 3 Clinicians (including 1 vacancy) • 2 Case Managers • 1 Peer Coach (h) assign sufficient youth supervision staff to provide 100.05 A, Staffing Personnel and Training continuous wide awake supervision of youth, subject to temporary variations in staff assignments to meet special BSCC staff interviewed detention staff and program needs. Staffing shall be in compliance with a reviewed housing unit logs, programming minimum youth-staff ratio for the following facility types: schedules, and employee daily schedules. ☒ ☐ ☐ The HCJH regularly provides youth supervision staffing levels that enable the facility to meet the minimum standards for this regulation. 7116 Humboldt County Juvenile Hall JH Targeted PRO 23-24 Page 4 of 17 A453 JUV Targeted PRO eff. 1/2024 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (1) Juvenile Halls 100.05 A, 1, Staffing Personnel and Training (A) during the hours that youth are awake, one wide-awake youth supervision staff member on Through documentation review, personal duty for each 10 youth in detention; observations, as well as interviews with youth and detention staff, and a review of safety check logs, the facility regularly ensures that there is one wide-awake youth supervision ☒ ☐ ☐ staff member on duty for each of the 10 youths in detention. At the time of this inspection, there were 11 youths classified as detention youths in the juvenile hall detention facility. (B) during the hours that youth are confined to their 100.05 A, 1 Staffing Personnel and Training room for the purpose of sleeping, one wide-awake youth supervision staff member on duty for each ☒ ☐ ☐ 30 youth in detention; (C) at least two wide-awake youth supervision staff 100.05 A, 2 Staffing Personnel and Training members on duty at all times, regardless of the number of youth in detention, unless an Through a review of housing unit logs, safety arrangement has been made for backup support check documentation, the daily staff services which allow for immediate response to ☒ ☐ ☐ schedule, personal observations, as well as, emergencies; and, through interviews with detention staff, HCJH regularly ensures that the minimum youth-to- staff ratio is met. (D) at least one youth supervision staff member on 100.05 A, 2 Staffing Personnel and Training duty who is the same gender as youth housed in the facility. According to shift schedules, housing unit logs, visual observations, and interviews with staff and youth, there is always a male and ☒ ☐ ☐ female youth supervision staff in the facility. At the time of this inspection, four female youths were being housed in the juvenile hall detention facility. (E) personnel with primary responsibility for other 100.05 A, 5 Staffing Personnel and Training duties such as administration, supervision of personnel, academic or trade instruction, clerical, kitchen or maintenance shall not be classified as Only youth supervision staff provide youth supervision staff positions. ☒ ☐ ☐ supervision of the youth. Non-sworn staff are not part of the designated youth supervision staff. (2) Special Purpose Juvenile Halls The Humboldt County Juvenile Hall is not a (A) during hours that youth are awake, one wide- Special Purpose Juvenile Hall. The below awake youth supervision staff member on duty for ☐ ☐ ☒ Sections A through E is not applicable to this each 10 youth in detention; facility. (B) during the hours that youth are confined to their room for the purpose of sleeping, one wide-awake youth supervision staff member on duty for each ☐ ☐ ☒ 30 youth in detention; (C) at least two wide-awake youth supervision staff members on duty at all times, regardless of the number of youth in detention, unless an arrangement has been made for backup support ☐ ☐ ☒ services which allow for immediate response to emergencies; and, (D) at least one youth supervision staff member on duty who is the same gender as youth housed in ☐ ☐ ☒ the facility. 7116 Humboldt County Juvenile Hall JH Targeted PRO 23-24 Page 5 of 17 A453 JUV Targeted PRO eff. 1/2024 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (E) personnel with primary responsibility for other duties such as administration, supervision of personnel, academic or trade instruction, clerical, ☐ ☐ ☒ kitchen or maintenance shall not be classified as youth supervision staff positions. (3) Camps The Humboldt County Juvenile Hall is not a (A) during the hours that youth are awake, one Camp. Therefore, the below camp Sections A wide-awake youth supervision staff member on ☐ ☐ ☒ through F is not applicable to this facility duty for each 15 youth in the camp population; inspection report. (B) during the hours that youth are confined to their room for the purpose of sleeping, one wide-awake youth supervision staff member on duty for each ☐ ☐ ☒ 30 youth present in the facility; (C) at least two wide-awake youth supervision staff members on duty at all times, regardless of the number of youth in residence, unless arrangements have been made for backup support ☐ ☐ ☒ services which allow for immediate response to emergencies; (D) at least one youth supervision staff member on duty who is the same gender as youth housed in ☐ ☐ ☒ the facility; (E) in addition to the minimum staff to youth ratio required in (h)(3)(A)-(B), consideration shall be given to the size, design, and location of the camp; types of youth committed to the camp; and the ☐ ☐ ☒ function of the camp in determining the level of supervision necessary to maintain the safety and welfare of youth and staff; (F) personnel with primary responsibility for other duties such as administration, supervision of personnel, academic or trade instruction, clerical, ☐ ☐ ☒ farm, forestry, kitchen or maintenance shall not be classified as youth supervision staff positions. 7116 Humboldt County Juvenile Hall JH Targeted PRO 23-24 Page 6 of 17 A453 JUV Targeted PRO eff. 1/2024 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1328 SAFETY CHECKS 1301.10 Safety Checks 0B The facility administrator shall develop and implement BSCC staff reviewed safety check policy and procedures that provide for direct visual documentation for May, June, and July of observation of youth at a minimum of every 15 minutes, 2024. We also interviewed supervisors and at random or varied intervals during hours when youth detention staff. are asleep or when youth are in their rooms, confined in holding cells or confined to their bed in a dormitory. Per the above policy, supervisors or shift Supervision is not replaced, but may be supplemented leaders are to monitor and review the safety by, an audio/visual electronic surveillance system check logs for accuracy daily during their designed to detect overt, aggressive or assaultive respective shifts. BSCC staff provided behavior and to summon aid in emergencies. All safety technical assistance to the facility in checks shall be documented with the actual time the discussing that to maintain compliance, it is check is completed. important to ensure consistency with following its facility safety check auditing procedures. The facility has implemented Radio ☒ ☐ ☐ Frequency Identification (RFID), an electronic tracking system. That quickly identifies inconsistencies. BSCC staff recommended that the facility update policy to include expectations if the system is inoperable. In addition, to include training language with updated policy. The facility does well with addressing all late safety checks conducted by JCO detention staff. A Late Check Report is generated daily at 10 am and sent to the Facility Manager’s inbox. In addition to the daily Late Check Reports the Facility Managers randomly audit the safety check reports within the Guardian RFID website cloud storage. 7116 Humboldt County Juvenile Hall JH Targeted PRO 23-24 Page 7 of 17 A453 JUV Targeted PRO eff. 1/2024 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1354.5 ROOM CONFINEMENT 1101.05 Room Confinement (RC) 1B (a) The facility administrator shall develop and To help determine compliance, BSCC staff implement written policies and procedures addressing reviewed room confinement incident report the confinement of youth in their room that are examples that occurred between May, consistent with Welfare and Institutions Code Section June, and July 2024. Overall, we reviewed 208.3. The placement of a youth in room confinement fifteen of the most recent incident report shall be accomplished in accordance with the following examples of incidents resulting in placing guidelines: youth in room confinement. BSCC staff also reviewed policy and procedure; interviewed detention staff, interviewed collaborative partners, and interviewed ☒ ☐ ☐ youth housed at the facility. BSCC staff provided guidance with updating language in the policy that refers to room confinement as “Temporary Room Confinement”. The language does not apply to current practice. The facility living area space allows for staff to utilize separation strategies in the unit or the adjacent classroom, rather than room confinement (RC). (1) Room confinement shall not be used before 1101.05, II-A Room Confinement (RC) other, less restrictive, options have been attempted and exhausted, unless attempting those options ☒ ☐ ☐ poses a threat to the safety or security of any youth or staff. (2) Room confinement shall not be used for the 1101.05, II-B Room Confinement (RC) purposes of punishment, coercion, convenience, or retaliation by staff. BSCC staff confirmed compliance through a review of documentation, interviews with ☒ ☐ ☐ youth housed at the facility, interviews with detention staff, and interviews with collaborative partners working within the facility. (3) Room confinement shall not be used to the extent 1101.05, II-C Room Confinement (RC) that it compromises the mental and physical health ☒ ☐ ☐ of the youth. (b) A youth may be held up to four hours in room 1101.05, III Room Confinement (RC) confinement. After the youth has been held in room confinement for a period of four hours, staff shall do one The facility uses the following documentation or more of the following: tools to help track and log room confinement ☒ ☐ ☐ that includes, but is not limited to: • Observation Form • Unit Logbook (1) Return the youth to general population. 1101.05, III-B Room Confinement (RC) ☒ ☐ ☐ (2) Consult with mental health or medical staff. 1101.05, III-B Room Confinement (RC) ☒ ☐ ☐ (3) Develop an individualized plan that includes the 1101.05, III-B Room Confinement (RC) goals and objectives to be met in order to reintegrate the youth to general population. ☒ ☐ ☐ Individualized Plan is identified as a type of reintegration plan. 7116 Humboldt County Juvenile Hall JH Targeted PRO 23-24 Page 8 of 17 A453 JUV Targeted PRO eff. 1/2024 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (4) If room confinement must be extended beyond 1101.05, III-B I Room Confinement (RC) four hours, staff shall do each of the following: (A) Document the reasons for room confinement There have been no reports of a youth being and the basis for the extension, the date and time held in room confinement beyond four hours. ☒ ☐ ☐ the youth was first placed in room confinement, and when he or she is eventually released from room confinement. (B) Develop an individualized plan that includes 1101.05, III-B,2 Room Confinement (RC) the goals and objectives to be met in order to integrate the youth to general population. ☒ ☐ ☐ Individualized Plan is identified as a type of reintegration plan. (C) Obtain documented authorization by the 1101.05, III-B, 3 Room Confinement (RC) facility superintendent or his or her designee ☒ ☐ ☐ every four hours thereafter. (5) This section is not intended to limit the use of 1101.05, I-A, 1 Room Confinement (RC) single-person rooms or cells for the housing of youth in juvenile facilities and does not apply to normal ☒ ☐ ☐ sleeping hours. (6) This section does not apply to youth or wards in 1101.05, I-A, 3 Room Confinement (RC) court holding facilities or adult facilities. ☒ ☐ ☐ This facility is not either a Court Holding Facility or an Adult Facility. (7) Nothing in this section shall be construed to conflict with any law providing greater or additional ☒ ☐ ☐ protections to youth. (8) This section does not apply during an 1101.05, I-A, 6 Room Confinement (RC) extraordinary emergency circumstance that requires a significant departure from normal institutional operations, including a natural disaster or facility- wide threat that poses an imminent and substantial ☒ ☐ ☐ risk of harm to multiple staff or youth. This exception shall apply for the shortest amount of time needed to address this imminent and substantial risk of harm. (9) This section does not apply when a youth is 1101.05, I-A, 5 Room Confinement (RC) placed in a locked cell or sleeping room to treat and protect against the spread of a communicable disease for the shortest amount of time required to reduce the risk of infection, with the written approval of a licensed physician or nurse practitioner, when the youth is not required to be in an infirmary for an ☒ ☐ ☐ illness. Additionally, this section does not apply when a youth is placed in a locked cell or sleeping room for required extended care after medical treatment with the written approval of a licensed physician or nurse practitioner, when the youth is not required to be in an infirmary for illness. 7116 Humboldt County Juvenile Hall JH Targeted PRO 23-24 Page 9 of 17 A453 JUV Targeted PRO eff. 1/2024 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1357 USE OF FORCE 1101 Use of Force (UF) 1101.01 Paragraphs 1 and 4 Force Options The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop and implement To help determine compliance. BSCC staff written policies and procedures for the use of force, reviewed the use of force incident report which may include chemical agents. Force shall never examples that occurred between May, June, be applied as punishment, discipline, retaliation or and July 2024. Overall, we reviewed fifteen treatment. of the most recent incident report examples (a) At a minimum, each facility shall develop policies and of incidents resulting in the use of force on a procedures which: youth. BSCC staff also reviewed policy and ☒ ☐ ☐ procedure; interviewed detention staff, interviewed collaborative partners, and interviewed youth housed at the facility. 16 use of force incidents were reported. In most cases, the use of force was necessary due to mutual combat between youths or to prevent youth from self-inflicting harm due to suicidal behaviors. (1) restricts the use of force to that which is deemed 1100 General Policy Paragraph 3, Use of reasonable and necessary, as defined in Section 1302 Force to ensure the safety and security of youth, staff, others and the facility. ☒ ☐ ☐ In a review of incident reports and interviews with youth, detention staff use of force that is deemed reasonable and necessary. (2) outline the force options available to staff including 1101.01 Force Options, Use of Force (UF) both physical and non-physical options and define when those force options are appropriate. Force options include: • Staff presence • Dialogue/counseling ☒ ☐ ☐ • Verbal commands • Weaponless control techniques/ holds • Mechanical hard restraints • Chemical restraints (OC Spray) (3) describe force options or techniques that are 1100 General Policy paragraph 2, Use of expressly prohibited by the facility. ☒ ☐ ☐ Force (UF) (4) describe the requirements of staff to report any 1100 General Policy Paragraph 5, Use of inappropriate use of force, and to take affirmative Force (UF) ☒ ☐ ☐ action to immediately stop it. 7116 Humboldt County Juvenile Hall JH Targeted PRO 23-24 Page 10 of 17 A453 JUV Targeted PRO eff. 1/2024 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (5) define a standardized reporting format that 1101.01 Documentation, Force Options, Use includes time period and procedure for documenting of Force (UF) and reporting the use of force, including reporting requirements of management and line staff and All UF incidents require an incident report to procedures for reviewing and tracking use of force be completed by the end of the shift. The incidents by supervisory and or management staff, policy states an investigation by a which include procedures for debriefing a particular supervisor or manager will be completed incident with staff and/or youth for the purposes of within 24 hours of the incident. Our review training as well as mitigating the effects of trauma that of UF incidents showed compliance with this may have been experienced by staff and /or the youth regulation. ☒ ☐ ☐ involved. BSCC staff provided technical assistance by indicating that to maintain compliance, update the incident report document to include a section for the supervisor to document the occurrence of debriefing a particular incident with staff and/or youth for the purposes of training as well as mitigating the effects of trauma to the staff or youth. (6) Include an administrative review and a system for 1101.01 Documentation, Force Options, Use investigating unreasonable use of force. of Force (UF) A review of incident reports shows that HCJH conducts an administrative review and a system for investigating unreasonable use of ☒ ☐ ☐ force. All incidents involving the use of force will be subject to administrative review and investigation within 24 hours following the incident. (7) define the role, notification, and follow-up 1101.01, Paragraph 6, Use of Force (UF) procedures required after use of force incidents for medical, mental health staff and parents or legal BSCC staff interviewed supervisory, guardians. detention, and medical staff to help determine compliance with the elements of this regulation. ☒ ☐ ☐ A check box shows that a Parent notification was conducted. However, BSCC staff provided technical assistance to the facility in recommending including the time of parent notification, which parent was contacted, and which detention staff conducted the parent notification. This will ensure proof of practice. (8) describe the limitations of use of force on pregnant 1101.01, Paragraph 5, Use of Force (UF) youth in accordance with Penal Code Section 6030(f) ☒ ☐ ☐ and Welfare and Institutions Code Section 222. (b) Facilities that authorize chemical agents as a force 1101.02 Use of Chemical Agent- Oleoresin option shall include policies and procedures that: Capsicum (OC) (1) identify who is approved to carry and/or utilize chemical agents in the facility and the type, size and The Supervising Juvenile Corrections Officers the approved method of deployment for those ☐ are the sole detention staff who carry OC ☒ ☐ chemical agents. Spray. There has been no use of OC spray during this inspection cycle. 7116 Humboldt County Juvenile Hall JH Targeted PRO 23-24 Page 11 of 17 A453 JUV Targeted PRO eff. 1/2024 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (2) mandate that chemical agents only be used when 1101.03, I-1, a through e Force Options, there is an imminent threat to the youth’s safety or the Use of Mechanical Restraints (UR) safety of others and only when de-escalation efforts 1101.03, I-1-4 Force Options, Use of have been unsuccessful or are not reasonably Mechanical Restraints (UR) possible. 1101.03, II Force Options, Use of ☒ ☐ ☐ Mechanical Restraints (UR) There has been no use of OC spray during this inspection cycle. (3) outline the facility’s approved methods and 1101.02, III-1 Use of Chemical Agent- Oleoresin timelines for decontamination from chemical agents. Capsicum (OC) This shall include that youth who have been exposed to chemical agents shall not be left unattended until ☒ ☐ ☐ that youth is fully decontaminated or is no longer suffering the effects of the chemical agent. (4) define the role, notification, and follow-up 1101.02, V Aftercare Procedures, Use of procedures required after use of force incidents Chemical Agent- Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) involving chemical agents for medical, mental health staff and parents or legal guardians. In addition to reviewing the above policies, ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff interviewed youth housed at the facility and detention and supervisory staff. We also interviewed medical services staff. (5) provide for the documentation of each incident of 1101.02, VI Documentation, Use of Chemical use of chemical agents, including the reasons for Agent- Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) which it was used, efforts to de-escalate prior to use, youth and staff involved, the date, time and location ☒ ☐ ☐ of use, decontamination procedures applied and identification of any injuries sustained as a result of such use. (c) Facilities shall develop policies and procedure which 1101.02, I-1, a through e, and 1101.02, II-8, Use require that agencies provide initial and regular training of Chemical Agent- Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) in use of force and chemical agents when appropriate that address: The elements of this regulation are identified (1) known medical and behavioral health conditions and confirmed in CPO Coral Sanders’s that would contraindicate certain types of force; Appointment and Qualifications Letter dated August 13, 2024. ☒ ☐ ☐ The referenced policy and curriculum for weaponless defensive tactics and verbal de- escalation techniques includes knowing of any pre-existing medical and/or behavioral health conditions that would limit or restrict certain UOF techniques. (2) acceptable chemical agents and the methods of 1101.02, II, Use of Chemical Agent- Oleoresin application. ☒ ☐ ☐ Capsicum (OC) (3) signs or symptoms that should result in 1101.02, V, 7 and 12, Use of Chemical Agent- immediate referral to medical or behavioral health. ☒ ☐ ☐ Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) (4) instruction on the Constitutional Limitations of 1101.02 Use of Chemical Agent- Oleoresin Use of Force. ☒ ☐ ☐ Capsicum (OC) (5) physical training force options that may require 1100, UF Training General Policy the use of perishable skills. Paragraph 1 1101.03, I-1, a through e OC Training, Use of Mechanical Restraints (UR) ☒ ☐ ☐ The elements of this regulation are identified in and confirmed in CPO Coral Sanders’ Appointment and Qualifications Letter dated August 13, 2024. 7116 Humboldt County Juvenile Hall JH Targeted PRO 23-24 Page 12 of 17 A453 JUV Targeted PRO eff. 1/2024 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (6) timelines the facility uses to define regular 1101 UF Training, Use of Force (UF) training. The elements of this regulation are identified in and confirmed in CPO Coral Sanders’s Appointment and Qualifications Letter dated August 13, 2024. The facility participates in eight-hour course ☒ ☐ ☐ updates annually. This policy requires annual training after initial Core Instruction for UF, UR, and OC. The facility participates in an eight-hour course, updated annually. 1361 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE 500.02, Grievance Procedures The facility administrator shall develop and implement BSCC staff reviewed youth grievance written policies and procedures whereby any youth may grievances and due process documentation appeal and have resolved grievances relating to any examples for December 2023 through July condition of confinement, including but not limited to 2024. BSCC staff also reviewed the health care services, classification decisions, program Grievance Log for this inspection cycle. participation, telephone, mail or visiting procedures, ☒ ☐ ☐ food, clothing, bedding, mistreatment, harassment or BSCC staff provided technical assistance violations of the nondiscrimination policy. There shall be with multiple areas pertaining to policy and no time limit on filing grievances. Policies and procedures. We discussed that to maintain procedures shall include provisions whereby the facility compliance, the facility should work toward manager ensures: updating policy and procedures to ensure that practices align with procedures. (a) a grievance form and instructions for registering a 500.02, Definition 2, Grievance Procedures grievance, which includes provisions for the youth to have free access to the form; During our physical inspection, we observed that grievances were readily available to youth. In addition, the grievance lockbox is shared with the medical request slip lockbox. The lockbox is in the housing unit to allow youth to confidentially submit a grievance if needed. ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff provided technical assistance for the facility to add a grievance label to the medical lockbox. We discussed best outcomes occur when the grievance lockbox is independent of the medical lock box and the responsibilities for checking the grievance lockbox is solely that of probation. (b) the youth shall have the option to confidentially file 500.02, Definition 2, Grievance Procedures the grievance or to deliver the form to any youth supervision staff working in the facility; The youth were aware of the grievance procedures, the location of the grievances, ☒ ☐ ☐ and the location of the medical/grievance lockbox to confidentially file a grievance if needed. (c) resolution of the grievance at the lowest appropriate 500.02, Definition 3, Grievance Procedures staff level; The facility has determined the Supervising ☒ ☐ ☐ JCO as the lowest level. BSCC staff recommends identifying the supervisor as the lowest level appropriate level in policy. 7116 Humboldt County Juvenile Hall JH Targeted PRO 23-24 Page 13 of 17 A453 JUV Targeted PRO eff. 1/2024 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (d) provision for a prompt review and initial response to 500.02, Definition 3, Grievance Procedures grievances within three (3) business days, grievances 500.02, Step 2-a and 3, Grievance Procedures that relate to health and safety issues must be ☒ ☐ ☐ addressed immediately; (1) The youth may elect to be present to explain 500.02, Definition 3-A and Step 2, a Grievance his/her version of the grievance to a person not Procedures directly involved in the circumstances which led to the grievance. ☒ ☐ ☐ The youth interviewed indicated that during the intake and orientation process, the grievance procedure was clearly explained (2) Provision for a staff representative approved by 500.02, Definition 3-B and Step 2, b, Grievance the facility administrator to assist the youth. ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedures (e) provision for a written response to the grievance 500.02, Definition 5 and Step 2, c, Grievance which includes the reasons for the decisions; Procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ The documentation as well as interviews show that detention staff respond professionally (f) a system which provides that any appeal of a 500.02, Definition 6 and Step 2, d, Grievance grievance shall be heard by a person not directly Procedures involved in the circumstances which led to the grievance; BSCC staff provided technical assistance in ☒ ☐ ☐ discussing the needed updates to ensure that the policy and procedures aligned with the grievance form and its processes. (g) resolution of the grievance must occur within ten (10) 500.02, Step 3, 5, Grievance Procedures business days unless circumstances dictate a longer time frame. The youth shall be notified of any delay; The documentation as well as interviews ☒ ☐ ☐ and, show that detention staff respond to grievances in a timely fashion. (h) the policy shall provide multiple internal and external 500.02, Definition 4, Grievance Procedures methods to report sexual abuse and sexual harassment. ☒ ☐ ☐ Whether or not associated with a grievance, concerns 500.02, Page 4, NOTE, Grievance of parents, guardians, staff or other parties shall be Procedures addressed and documented in accordance with written policies and procedures within a specified timeframe. The Facility Manager, SJCO, Sr. JCO, or ☒ ☐ ☐ Shift Leader shall address any concerns, whether associated with a grievance, of parents, guardians, staff, or other parties within two calendar days. 1371 PROGRAMS, RECREATION, AND 1403.01 Statement Defining Programs 2B EXERCISE. Recreation and Exercise 1403.02 Recreation, Programming, and The facility administrator shall develop and implement Activities written policies and procedures for programs, recreation, and exercise for all youth. The intent is to minimize the amount of time youth are in their rooms or The facility’s policy and procedure are their bed area. applicable to the elements of this regulation, as required. ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff reviewed programs, recreation and exercise documentation, and schedules for May, June, and July of 2024. BSCC staff reviewed the program's daily calendar available to youth. 7116 Humboldt County Juvenile Hall JH Targeted PRO 23-24 Page 14 of 17 A453 JUV Targeted PRO eff. 1/2024 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Juvenile facilities shall provide the opportunity for 1403.01 Statement Defining Programs programs, recreation, and exercise a minimum of three Recreation and Exercise, Paragraph 3 hours a day during the week and five hours a day each Saturday, Sunday or other non-school days, of which ☒ ☐ ☐ one hour shall be an outdoor activity, weather permitting. A youth’s participation in programs, recreation, and 1403.01 Statement Defining Programs exercise may be suspended only upon a written finding Recreation and Exercise, Paragraph 2 by the administrator/manager or designee that a youth represents a threat to the safety and security of the ☒ ☐ ☐ There was no report or documentation facility. provided to indicate a youth’s participation in any program was suspended. Such program, recreation, and exercise schedule shall 1403.01 Statement Defining Programs be posted in the living units. Recreation and Exercise, Paragraph 2 The one-unit space of the facility shares youth housing space with the Secure Youth Treatment Facility youth. Youth from each ☒ ☐ ☐ facility participate in different programs. Therefore, BSCC staff provided technical assistance by recommending that the program calendar provide clarity in identifying the programming for a particular group of youths or if the programming is for all youths. There will be a written annual review of the programs, 1403.01 Statement Defining Programs recreation, and exercise by the responsible agency to Recreation and Exercise, Paragraph 3 ensure content offered is current, consistent, and relevant to the population. A letter provided by Facility Program Manager, Dayna Wilcox, confirmed that an ☒ ☐ ☐ annual review of the programs, recreation, and exercise by the responsible agency was conducted to ensure content offered is current, consistent, and relevant to the population. 7116 Humboldt County Juvenile Hall JH Targeted PRO 23-24 Page 15 of 17 A453 JUV Targeted PRO eff. 1/2024 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (a) Programs. All youth shall be provided with the 1403.01 Statement Defining Programs opportunity for at least one hour of daily programming to Recreation and Exercise, Paragraph1, 1-17 include, but not be limited to, trauma focused, cognitive, evidence-based, best practice interventions that are To confirm compliance, BSCC staff reviewed culturally relevant and linguistically appropriate, or pro- the Programs Exercise and Recreation Policy social interventions and activities designed to reduce and Procedure, logs, and pertinent recidivism. These programs should be based on the documentation for May, June, and July of youth’s individual needs as required by Sections 1355 2023. We also interviewed detention staff as and 1356. Such programs may be provided under the well as youth housed at the facility. direction of the Chief Probation Officer or the County Office of Education and can be administered by county The HCJH institutes a four-and-a-half to six- partners such as mental health agencies, community month commitment program identified as the based organizations, faith-based organizations or “New Horizons Program”. The program is Probation staff. court-ordered and requires participation in Programs may include but are not limited to: select structured programs. These youth also (1) Cognitive Behavior Interventions; receive considerable counseling and (2) Management of Stress and Trauma; casework services from the Behavioral (3) Anger Management; Health staff. (4) Conflict Resolution; (5) Juvenile Justice System; Programs are facilitated by JCO staff, (6) Trauma-related interventions; community volunteers/partners, Behavior (7) Victim Awareness; Health, and the Office of Education Services. (8) Self-Improvement; BSCC staff were impressed with the level of (9) Parenting Skills and support; programming involvement provided by (10) Tolerance and Diversity; behavioral health staff. (11) Healing Informed Approaches; (12) Interventions by Credible Messengers; Programs include, but are not limited to, the (13) Gender Specific Programming; following: (14) Art, creative writing, or self-expression; ☒ ☐ ☐ (15) CPR and First Aid training; • Anger Management Training (ART) (16) Restorative Justice or Civic Engagement; • Substance Use Disorder Groups (17) Career and leadership opportunities; and, • Independent Living Skills (18) Other topics suitable to the youth population. • Restorative Conferencing • Community Meetings (All youth monthly) • Bullying Curriculum • Empowerment and Mentorship Curriculums • Boys to Men • Ink People Art Education • Religious Services • Pro-Social Passes • Project Rebound • Exercise and Recreation Programs • AA/NA In collaboration with education services, behavioral health services, and probation, the facility conducts an array of programs that are trauma-focused, cognitive, evidence- based, and best practice interventions that are culturally relevant and pro-social interventions and activities. These programs include, but are not limited to, Interactive Journaling, Boys to Men, and Aggression Replacement Training (ART). 7116 Humboldt County Juvenile Hall JH Targeted PRO 23-24 Page 16 of 17 A453 JUV Targeted PRO eff. 1/2024 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (b) Recreation. All youth shall be provided the opportunity 1403.02 Recreation, Programming, and for at least one hour of daily access to unscheduled Activities, I through IV activities such as leisure reading, letter writing, and ☒ ☐ ☐ entertainment. Activities shall be supervised and include orientation and may include coaching of youth. (c) Exercise. All youth shall be provided with the 1403.01 Statement Defining Programs opportunity for at least one hour of large muscle activity Recreation and Exercise, Paragraph 1 each day. After a review of programming activity logs, ☒ ☐ ☐ and interviews with youth housed at the facility and detention staff, Humboldt County JH meets compliance with the Title 15 minimum standards for this regulation. The administrator/manager may suspend, for a period 1403.01 Statement Defining Programs not to exceed 24 hours, access to recreation and Recreation and Exercise, Paragraph 2 programs. The administrator/manager shall document ☒ ☐ ☐ the reasons why suspension of recreation and programs occurs. 7116 Humboldt County Juvenile Hall JH Targeted PRO 23-24 Page 17 of 17 A453 JUV Targeted PRO eff. 1/2024 JUVENILE HALLS, SPECIAL PURPOSE JUVENILE HALLS AND CAMPS Board of State and Community Corrections PROCEDURES CHECKLIST1 BSCC Code: 7117 FACILITY NAME: Humboldt Secure Youth Treatment Facility (Humboldt Secure FACILITY TYPE: SYTF Treatment Program) PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Coral Sanders, Chief Probation Officer; Dayna Wilcox, Probation Manager; Jason Beam, Probation Manager; Marny Hulbert, Teacher, Humboldt County OE; Fiona McSkane-Beers, Registered Nurse - WellPath Services; Marion Vasilevich, Supervising Clinician - Humboldt County HHS; Stephen Looney, Supervising JCO; Beth Bailey, Food Services Supervisor; Damien Quintal, Juvenile Corrections Officer; Male youth age 16 (out of County/Del Norte); Male youth age 18; Female Youth age 17. FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Forrest Coleman DATE: August 12th through August 15th, 2024 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1321 STAFFING 100.05 A, Staffing Personnel and Training Each juvenile facility shall: BSCC staff reviewed the above policies and (a) have an adequate number of personnel sufficient to procedures, as well as the agency’s carry out the overall facility operation and its Organization Chart, random weekly staff programming, to provide for safety and security of youth schedule, and daily unit schedule covering and staff, and meet established standards and the first week of May, June, and July 2024. regulations; In addition, we made personal observations. The above policy identifies all expectations and responsibilities of the Title 15 Regulation minimum standards. Humboldt County Juvenile Hall (HCJH) and the Humboldt County Secure Youth Treatment Program (HSYTP) facilities coexist within the same complex and housing unit. The two facilities coexist and ☒ ☐ ☐ utilize staff that are cross-trained to work with youth detained at both facilities. Further, the HSYTP abides by the same HCJH policies and procedures, as well as the same Title 15 regulation minimum standards including, but not limited to, staffing. Currently, while the facility’s Division Director (Superintendent) position is vacant, the two Probation Managers are responsible for ensuring that each shift is staffed with enough youth supervision staff to ensure the overall facility operation and its programming including, but not limited to providing safety and security to youth and to staff while maintaining Title 15 standards. 1 This document is intended for use as a tool during the targeted inspection process; this worksheet may not contain each Title 15 regulation that is required. Additionally, many regulations on this worksheet are SUMMARIES of the regulation; the text on this worksheet may not contain the entire text of the actual regulation. Please refer to the complete California Code of Regulations, Title 15, Minimum Standards for Juvenile Facilities, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 5 for the complete list and text of regulations. 7117 Humboldt Secure Youth Treatment Facility SYTF Targeted PRO 23-24 Page 1 of 18 A453 JUV Targeted PRO eff. 1/2024 (b) ensure that no required services shall be denied 100.05 A, 6, Staffing Personnel and Training because of insufficient numbers of staff on duty absent exigent circumstances; Through our review of the above policy, visual observations, a review of work schedules for April, May, and June of 2023, as well as a review of the unit programming documentation, BSCC staff determined that HCSYTP regularly ensures that the staffing levels are adequate to provide required services. The facility is experiencing staffing shortage challenges. However, The Humboldt County Probation Department has instituted mandatory overtime for detention staff, as well as, for Probation Officers. At the time of the inspection, the HCSYTP, in conjunction with the Juvenile Hall facility, was ☒ ☐ ☐ budgeted for the below youth supervision personnel: • 1 Detention Services Director (Vacant) • 2 Program Managers • 5 Supervising Juvenile Corrections Officers (SJCO) (2 Vacant) • 15.4 Juvenile Corrections Officers I/I (6.2 Vacant) • 6 Extra Help Juvenile Corrections Officers A Probation Officer is assigned to the facility to assist with case plans, releases, MDT/Treatment Team meetings, and programming. 7117 Humboldt Secure Youth Treatment Facility SYTF Targeted PRO 23-24 Page 2 of 18 A453 JUV Targeted PRO eff. 1/2024 (c) have a sufficient number of supervisory level staff to 100.05 A, 4 Staffing Personnel and Training ensure adequate supervision of all staff members; Through our review of the above policy, visual observations, work schedules, and interviews with facility JCO staff and youth housed at the facility, BSCC staff determined that HCSYTP regularly ensures that there is always a supervisory-level staff present at the facility on each shift. In the absence of the Supervisor, the Senior Counselor is assigned to work as the Supervisor. Before the shift starts, a briefing ☒ ☐ ☐ is conducted with the oncoming shift. Sufficient supervisory-level staffing is always on duty. At the time of the inspection, the HCSYTP, in conjunction with the Juvenile Hall facility, is budgeted for the following supervisory-level staff: • 1 Detention Services Director (Vacant) • 2 Program Managers • 5 Supervising Juvenile Corrections Officers (SJCO) (2 Vacant) (d) have a clearly identified person on duty at all times 100.05 A, 3 Staffing Personnel and Training who is responsible for operations and activities and has completed the Juvenile Corrections Officer Core Course The elements of this regulation are confirmed and PC 832 training; in the Chief Probation Officer (CPO) Appointment and Qualifications Letter, written by the CPO, Coral Sanders, and dated August 13, 2024. Monday through Friday during standard business hours the facility Division Director and the Probation Managers work together to ensure the daily overall operations of the ☒ ☐ ☐ facility are adequately maintained. The shift change provides oncoming evening detention staff with a 15-minute debriefing period with the JCO staff from the morning shift. In addition, the current shift roster is posted and clearly identifies the on-duty Supervising Juvenile Corrections Officer (SJCO). In the absence of the SJCO, the Senior Juvenile Corrections Officer is assigned to assume the shift supervisor role. (e) have at least one staff member present on each living 100.05 A, 1 Staffing Personnel and Training unit whenever there are youth in the living unit; Through personal observations, as well as through interviews with staff and youth ☒ ☐ ☐ housed at the facility, HCSYTP regularly ensures that there is always a staff present in the unit or where a youth is present. Youth are never left unsupervised. 7117 Humboldt Secure Youth Treatment Facility SYTF Targeted PRO 23-24 Page 3 of 18 A453 JUV Targeted PRO eff. 1/2024 (f) have sufficient food service personnel relative to the 100.05 A, 5 Staffing Personnel and Training number and security of living units, including staff qualified and available to: plan menus meeting nutritional Current food service personnel staffing requirements of youth; provide kitchen supervision; direct consists of: food preparation and servings; conduct related training • 1 Food Services Supervisor programs for culinary staff; and maintain necessary records; or, a facility may serve food that meets nutritional • 2 Full-time Cooks standards prepared by an outside source; • 1 Extra Help Cook (Pending) ☒ ☐ ☐ The facility is fortunate to have a Food Services Supervisor who is resourceful in securing grants and collaborating with education services to teach youth fundamentals of scratch cooking and gardening. (g) have sufficient administrative, clerical, recreational, 100.05 A, 5 Staffing Personnel and Training medical, dental, mental health, building maintenance, transportation, control room, facility security and other BSCC staff interviewed medical services support staff for the efficient management of the facility, personnel, education services, and detention and to ensure that youth supervision staff shall not be staff. We also made personal observations diverted from supervising youth; and, over the course of the inspection week. Health Services are onsite seven days per week. Two Registered Nurses split coverage Monday through Friday 7:30 am to 4:00 pm. Evenings and weekend medication ☒ ☐ ☐ dispensing are conducted by a rotation of scheduled nurses. HCSYTP Behavior Health is onsite at the facility throughout each week. The staffing consists of the following: • 1 Supervising BH Clinician • 3 Clinicians (including 1 vacancy) • 2 Case Managers • 1 Peer Coach (h) assign sufficient youth supervision staff to provide 100.05 A, Staffing Personnel and Training continuous wide awake supervision of youth, subject to temporary variations in staff assignments to meet special BSCC staff interviewed detention staff and program needs. Staffing shall be in compliance with a reviewed housing unit logs, programming minimum youth-staff ratio for the following facility types: schedules, and employee daily schedules. ☒ ☐ ☐ The HCSYTP regularly provides youth supervision staffing levels that enable the facility to meet the minimum standards for this regulation. 7117 Humboldt Secure Youth Treatment Facility SYTF Targeted PRO 23-24 Page 4 of 18 A453 JUV Targeted PRO eff. 1/2024 (1) Juvenile Halls 100.05 A, 1, Staffing Personnel and Training (A) during the hours that youth are awake, one wide-awake youth supervision staff member on Through documentation review, personal duty for each 10 youth in detention; observations, as well as interviews with youth and detention staff, and a review of safety check logs, the facility regularly ensures that there is one wide-awake youth supervision staff member on duty for each of the 10 ☒ ☐ ☐ youths in detention. At the time of this inspection, there were two youths classified as SYTF youths in the Secure Youth Treatment Program detention facility (#7117). Housed together were 11 youths from the Humboldt County Juvenile Hall facility (#7116). (B) during the hours that youth are confined to their 100.05 A, 1 Staffing Personnel and Training room for the purpose of sleeping, one wide-awake youth supervision staff member on duty for each ☒ ☐ ☐ 30 youth in detention; (C) at least two wide-awake youth supervision staff 100.05 A, 2 Staffing Personnel and Training members on duty at all times, regardless of the number of youth in detention, unless an Through a review of housing unit logs, safety arrangement has been made for backup support check documentation, the daily staff services which allow for immediate response to ☒ ☐ ☐ schedule, personal observations, as well as, emergencies; and, through interviews with detention staff, HCSYTP regularly ensures that the minimum youth-to-staff ratio is met. (D) at least one youth supervision staff member on 100.05 A, 2 Staffing Personnel and Training duty who is the same gender as youth housed in the facility. According to shift schedules, housing unit logs, visual observations, and interviews with staff and youth, there is always a male and female youth supervision staff in the facility. ☒ ☐ ☐ At the time of this inspection, there were no female youth classified as being housed in the Secure Youth Treatment Program detention facility. However, there were 4 female youths housed in the same housing unit as the HCSYTP youth. (E) personnel with primary responsibility for other 100.05 A, 5 Staffing Personnel and Training duties such as administration, supervision of personnel, academic or trade instruction, clerical, Only youth supervision staff provide kitchen or maintenance shall not be classified as supervision of the youth. ☒ ☐ ☐ youth supervision staff positions. Non-sworn staff are not part of the designated youth supervision staff. (2) Special Purpose Juvenile Halls The Humboldt Secure Youth Treatment (A) during hours that youth are awake, one wide- Program is not a Special Purpose Juvenile awake youth supervision staff member on duty for ☐ ☐ ☒ Hall. The below sections A through E does each 10 youth in detention; not apply to this facility. (B) during the hours that youth are confined to their room for the purpose of sleeping, one wide-awake youth supervision staff member on duty for each ☐ ☐ ☒ 30 youth in detention; 7117 Humboldt Secure Youth Treatment Facility SYTF Targeted PRO 23-24 Page 5 of 18 A453 JUV Targeted PRO eff. 1/2024 (C) at least two wide-awake youth supervision staff members on duty at all times, regardless of the number of youth in detention, unless an arrangement has been made for backup support ☐ ☐ ☒ services which allow for immediate response to emergencies; and, (D) at least one youth supervision staff member on duty who is the same gender as youth housed in ☐ ☐ ☒ the facility. (E) personnel with primary responsibility for other duties such as administration, supervision of personnel, academic or trade instruction, clerical, ☐ ☐ ☒ kitchen or maintenance shall not be classified as youth supervision staff positions. (3) Camps The Humboldt Secure Youth Treatment (A) during the hours that youth are awake, one Program is a commitment program, but not a wide-awake youth supervision staff member on Camp. Therefore, the below camp sections A ☐ ☐ ☒ duty for each 15 youth in the camp population; through F do not apply to this facility’s inspection report. (B) during the hours that youth are confined to their room for the purpose of sleeping, one wide-awake youth supervision staff member on duty for each ☐ ☐ ☒ 30 youth present in the facility; (C) at least two wide-awake youth supervision staff members on duty at all times, regardless of the number of youth in residence, unless arrangements have been made for backup support ☐ ☐ ☒ services which allow for immediate response to emergencies; (D) at least one youth supervision staff member on duty who is the same gender as youth housed in ☐ ☐ ☒ the facility; (E) in addition to the minimum staff to youth ratio required in (h)(3)(A)-(B), consideration shall be given to the size, design, and location of the camp; types of youth committed to the camp; and the ☐ ☐ ☒ function of the camp in determining the level of supervision necessary to maintain the safety and welfare of youth and staff; (F) personnel with primary responsibility for other duties such as administration, supervision of personnel, academic or trade instruction, clerical, ☐ ☐ ☒ farm, forestry, kitchen or maintenance shall not be classified as youth supervision staff positions. 7117 Humboldt Secure Youth Treatment Facility SYTF Targeted PRO 23-24 Page 6 of 18 A453 JUV Targeted PRO eff. 1/2024 1328 SAFETY CHECKS 1301.10 Safety Checks 0B The facility administrator shall develop and implement BSCC staff reviewed safety check policy and procedures that provide for direct visual documentation for May, June, and July of observation of youth at a minimum of every 15 minutes, 2024. We also interviewed supervisors and at random or varied intervals during hours when youth detention staff. are asleep or when youth are in their rooms, confined in holding cells or confined to their bed in a dormitory. Humboldt County Juvenile Hall (HCJH) and Supervision is not replaced, but may be supplemented the Humboldt County Secure Youth by, an audio/visual electronic surveillance system Treatment Program (HSYTP) facilities designed to detect overt, aggressive or assaultive coexist within the same complex and behavior and to summon aid in emergencies. All safety housing unit. The two facilities coexist and checks shall be documented with the actual time the utilize staff that are cross-trained to work check is completed. with youth detained at both facilities. Further, the HSYTP abides by the same HCJH policies and procedures, as well as the same Title 15 regulation minimum standards including, but not limited to, safety check requirements. Per the above policy, supervisors or shift leaders are to monitor and review the safety check logs for accuracy daily during their respective shifts. BSCC staff provided technical assistance to the facility in ☒ ☐ ☐ discussing that to maintain compliance, it is important to ensure consistency with following its facility safety check auditing procedures. The facility has implemented Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), an electronic tracking system. That quickly identifies inconsistencies. BSCC staff recommended that the facility update policy to include expectations if the system is inoperable. In addition, to include training language with updated policy. The facility does well with addressing all late safety checks conducted by JCO detention staff. A Late Check Report is generated daily at 10 am and sent to the Facility Manager’s inbox. In addition to the daily Late Check Reports the Facility Managers randomly audit the safety check reports within the Guardian RFID website cloud storage. 7117 Humboldt Secure Youth Treatment Facility SYTF Targeted PRO 23-24 Page 7 of 18 A453 JUV Targeted PRO eff. 1/2024 1354.5 ROOM CONFINEMENT 1101.05 Room Confinement (RC) 1B (a) The facility administrator shall develop and To help determine compliance. BSCC staff implement written policies and procedures addressing reviewed room confinement incident report the confinement of youth in their room that are examples that occurred between May, consistent with Welfare and Institutions Code Section June, and July 2024. The Humboldt SYTF 208.3. The placement of a youth in room confinement and the Humboldt JH facilities are shall be accomplished in accordance with the following comprised of one housing unit. The youth guidelines: are co-mingled. Therefore, documentation reviewed was cumulative between both facilities. BSCC staff also reviewed policy and procedure; interviewed detention staff, interviewed collaborative partners, and interviewed youth housed at the facility. Humboldt County Juvenile Hall (HCJH) and the Humboldt County Secure Youth Treatment Program (HSYTP) facilities coexist within the same complex and ☒ ☐ ☐ housing unit. The two facilities coexist and utilize staff that are cross-trained to work with youth detained at both facilities. Further, the HSYTP abides by the same HCJH policies and procedures, as well as the same Title 15 regulation minimum standards including, but not limited to, room confinement. BSCC staff provided guidance with updating language in the policy that refers to room confinement as “Temporary Room Confinement”. The language does not apply to current practice. The facility living area space allows for staff to utilize separation strategies in the unit or the adjacent classroom, rather than room confinement (RC). (1) Room confinement shall not be used before 1101.05, II-A Room Confinement (RC) other, less restrictive, options have been attempted and exhausted, unless attempting those options ☒ ☐ ☐ poses a threat to the safety or security of any youth or staff. (2) Room confinement shall not be used for the 1101.05, II-B Room Confinement (RC) purposes of punishment, coercion, convenience, or retaliation by staff. BSCC staff confirmed compliance through a review of documentation, interviews with ☒ ☐ ☐ youth housed at the facility, interviews with detention staff, and interviews with collaborative partners working within the facility. (3) Room confinement shall not be used to the extent 1101.05, II-C Room Confinement (RC) that it compromises the mental and physical health ☒ ☐ ☐ of the youth. 7117 Humboldt Secure Youth Treatment Facility SYTF Targeted PRO 23-24 Page 8 of 18 A453 JUV Targeted PRO eff. 1/2024 (b) A youth may be held up to four hours in room 1101.05, III Room Confinement (RC) confinement. After the youth has been held in room confinement for a period of four hours, staff shall do one The facility uses the following documentation or more of the following: tools to help track and log room confinement ☒ ☐ ☐ that includes, but is not limited to: • Observation Form • Unit Logbook (1) Return the youth to general population. 1101.05, III-B Room Confinement (RC) ☒ ☐ ☐ (2) Consult with mental health or medical staff. 1101.05, III-B Room Confinement (RC) ☒ ☐ ☐ (3) Develop an individualized plan that includes the 1101.05, III-B Room Confinement (RC) goals and objectives to be met in order to reintegrate the youth to general population. ☒ ☐ ☐ Individualized Plan is identified as a type of reintegration plan. (4) If room confinement must be extended beyond 1101.05, III-B I Room Confinement (RC) four hours, staff shall do each of the following: (A) Document the reasons for room confinement There have been no reports of a youth being and the basis for the extension, the date and time held in room confinement beyond four hours. ☒ ☐ ☐ the youth was first placed in room confinement, and when he or she is eventually released from room confinement. (B) Develop an individualized plan that includes 1101.05, III-B,2 Room Confinement (RC) the goals and objectives to be met in order to integrate the youth to general population. ☒ ☐ ☐ Individualized Plan is identified as a type of reintegration plan. (C) Obtain documented authorization by the 1101.05, III-B, 3 Room Confinement (RC) facility superintendent or his or her designee ☒ ☐ ☐ every four hours thereafter. (5) This section is not intended to limit the use of 1101.05, I-A, 1 Room Confinement (RC) single-person rooms or cells for the housing of youth in juvenile facilities and does not apply to normal ☒ ☐ ☐ sleeping hours. (6) This section does not apply to youth or wards in 1101.05, I-A, 3 Room Confinement (RC) court holding facilities or adult facilities. ☒ ☐ ☐ This facility is not either a Court Holding Facility or an Adult Facility. (7) Nothing in this section shall be construed to conflict with any law providing greater or additional ☒ ☐ ☐ protections to youth. (8) This section does not apply during an 1101.05, I-A, 6 Room Confinement (RC) extraordinary emergency circumstance that requires a significant departure from normal institutional operations, including a natural disaster or facility- wide threat that poses an imminent and substantial ☒ ☐ ☐ risk of harm to multiple staff or youth. This exception shall apply for the shortest amount of time needed to address this imminent and substantial risk of harm. 7117 Humboldt Secure Youth Treatment Facility SYTF Targeted PRO 23-24 Page 9 of 18 A453 JUV Targeted PRO eff. 1/2024 (9) This section does not apply when a youth is 1101.05, I-A, 5 Room Confinement (RC) placed in a locked cell or sleeping room to treat and protect against the spread of a communicable disease for the shortest amount of time required to reduce the risk of infection, with the written approval of a licensed physician or nurse practitioner, when the youth is not required to be in an infirmary for an ☒ ☐ ☐ illness. Additionally, this section does not apply when a youth is placed in a locked cell or sleeping room for required extended care after medical treatment with the written approval of a licensed physician or nurse practitioner, when the youth is not required to be in an infirmary for illness. 1357 USE OF FORCE 1101 Use of Force (UF) 1101.01 Paragraph 1 and 4 Force Options The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop and implement To help determine compliance. BSCC staff written policies and procedures for the use of force, reviewed the use of force incident report which may include chemical agents. Force shall never examples that occurred between May, June, be applied as punishment, discipline, retaliation or and July 2024. The Humboldt SYTF and the treatment. Humboldt JH facilities are comprised of one (a) At a minimum, each facility shall develop policies and housing unit. The youth are co-mingled. procedures which: Therefore, documentation reviewed was cumulative between both facilities. BSCC staff also reviewed policy and procedure; interviewed detention staff, interviewed collaborative partners, and interviewed youth housed at the facility. Humboldt County Juvenile Hall (HCJH) and the Humboldt County Secure Youth Treatment Program (HSYTP) facilities ☒ ☐ ☐ coexist within the same complex and housing unit. The two facilities coexist and utilize staff that are cross-trained to work with youth detained at both facilities. Further, the HSYTP abides by the same HCJH policies and procedures, as well as the same Title 15 regulation minimum standards including, but not limited to, use of force requirements. 16 use of force incidents were reported. These report numbers are in conjunction with the HCJH facility youth who are housed in the same housing unit as the HCSYTP facility youths. In most cases, the use of force was necessary due to mutual combat between youths or to prevent youth from self- inflicting harm due to suicidal behaviors. (1) restricts the use of force to that which is deemed 1100 General Policy Paragraph 3, Use of reasonable and necessary, as defined in Section 1302 Force to ensure the safety and security of youth, staff, others and the facility. ☒ ☐ ☐ In a review of incident reports and interviews with youth, detention staff use of force that is deemed reasonable and necessary. 7117 Humboldt Secure Youth Treatment Facility SYTF Targeted PRO 23-24 Page 10 of 18 A453 JUV Targeted PRO eff. 1/2024 (2) outline the force options available to staff including 1101.01 Force Options, Use of Force (UF) both physical and non-physical options and define when those force options are appropriate. Force options include: • Staff presence • Dialogue/counseling ☒ ☐ ☐ • Verbal commands • Weaponless control techniques/ holds • Mechanical hard restraints • Chemical restraints (OC Spray) (3) describe force options or techniques that are 1100 General Policy paragraph 2, Use of expressly prohibited by the facility. Force (UF) ☒ ☐ ☐ (4) describe the requirements of staff to report any 1100 General Policy Paragraph 5, Use of inappropriate use of force, and to take affirmative Force (UF) ☒ ☐ ☐ action to immediately stop it. (5) define a standardized reporting format that 1101.01 Documentation, Force Options, Use includes time period and procedure for documenting of Force (UF) and reporting the use of force, including reporting requirements of management and line staff and All UF incidents require an incident report to procedures for reviewing and tracking use of force be completed by the end of the shift. The incidents by supervisory and or management staff, policy states an investigation by a which include procedures for debriefing a particular supervisor or manager will be completed incident with staff and/or youth for the purposes of within 24 hours of the incident. Our review training as well as mitigating the effects of trauma that of UF incidents showed compliance with this may have been experienced by staff and /or the youth regulation. ☒ ☐ ☐ involved. BSCC staff provided technical assistance by indicating that to maintain compliance, update the incident report document to include a section for the supervisor to document the occurrence of debriefing a particular incident with staff and/or youth for the purposes of training as well as mitigating the effects of trauma to the staff or youth. (6) Include an administrative review and a system for 1101.01 Documentation, Force Options, Use investigating unreasonable use of force. of Force (UF) A review of incident reports shows that HCSYTP conducts an administrative review and a system for investigating unreasonable ☒ ☐ ☐ use of force. All incidents involving the use of force will be subject to administrative review and investigation within 24 hours following the incident. 7117 Humboldt Secure Youth Treatment Facility SYTF Targeted PRO 23-24 Page 11 of 18 A453 JUV Targeted PRO eff. 1/2024 (7) define the role, notification, and follow-up 1101.01, Paragraph 6, Use of Force (UF) procedures required after use of force incidents for medical, mental health staff and parents or legal BSCC staff interviewed supervisory, guardians. detention, and medical staff to help determine compliance with the elements of this regulation. ☒ ☐ ☐ A check box shows that a Parent notification was conducted. However, BSCC staff provided technical assistance to the facility in recommending including the time of parent notification, which parent was contacted, and which detention staff conducted the parent notification. This will ensure proof of practice. (8) describe the limitations of use of force on pregnant 1101.01, Paragraph 5, Use of Force (UF) youth in accordance with Penal Code Section 6030(f) ☒ ☐ ☐ and Welfare and Institutions Code Section 222. (b) Facilities that authorize chemical agents as a force 1101.02 Use of Chemical Agent- Oleoresin option shall include policies and procedures that: Capsicum (OC) (1) identify who is approved to carry and/or utilize chemical agents in the facility and the type, size and The Supervising Juvenile Corrections Officers the approved method of deployment for those are the sole detention staff who carry OC ☒ ☐ ☒ chemical agents. Spray. There has been no use of OC spray during this inspection cycle. (2) mandate that chemical agents only be used when 1101.03, I-1, a through e Force Options, there is an imminent threat to the youth’s safety or the Use of Mechanical Restraints (UR) safety of others and only when de-escalation efforts 1101.03, I-1-4 Force Options, Use of have been unsuccessful or are not reasonably Mechanical Restraints (UR) possible. 1101.03, II Force Options, Use of ☒ ☐ ☐ Mechanical Restraints (UR) There has been no use of OC spray during this inspection cycle. (3) outline the facility’s approved methods and 1101.02, III-1 Use of Chemical Agent- Oleoresin timelines for decontamination from chemical agents. Capsicum (OC) This shall include that youth who have been exposed to chemical agents shall not be left unattended until ☒ ☐ ☐ that youth is fully decontaminated or is no longer suffering the effects of the chemical agent. (4) define the role, notification, and follow-up 1101.02, V Aftercare Procedures, Use of procedures required after use of force incidents Chemical Agent- Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) involving chemical agents for medical, mental health staff and parents or legal guardians. In addition to reviewing the above policies, ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff interviewed youth housed at the facility and detention and supervisory staff. We also interviewed medical services staff. (5) provide for the documentation of each incident of 1101.02, VI Documentation, Use of Chemical use of chemical agents, including the reasons for Agent- Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) which it was used, efforts to de-escalate prior to use, youth and staff involved, the date, time and location ☒ ☐ ☐ of use, decontamination procedures applied and identification of any injuries sustained as a result of such use. 7117 Humboldt Secure Youth Treatment Facility SYTF Targeted PRO 23-24 Page 12 of 18 A453 JUV Targeted PRO eff. 1/2024 (c) Facilities shall develop policies and procedure which 1101.02, I-1, a through e, and 1101.02, II-8, require that agencies provide initial and regular training Use of Chemical Agent- Oleoresin Capsicum in use of force and chemical agents when appropriate (OC) that address: (1) known medical and behavioral health conditions The elements of this regulation are identified that would contraindicate certain types of force; and confirmed in CPO Coral Sanders’s Appointment and Qualifications Letter dated August 13, 2024. ☒ ☐ ☐ The referenced policy and curriculum for weaponless defensive tactics and verbal de- escalation techniques includes knowing of any pre-existing medical and/or behavioral health conditions that would limit or restrict certain UOF techniques. (2) acceptable chemical agents and the methods of 1101.02, II, Use of Chemical Agent- Oleoresin application. ☒ ☐ ☐ Capsicum (OC) (3) signs or symptoms that should result in 1101.02, V, 7 and 12, Use of Chemical Agent- immediate referral to medical or behavioral health. ☒ ☐ ☐ Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) (4) instruction on the Constitutional Limitations of 1101.02 Use of Chemical Agent- Oleoresin Use of Force. ☒ ☐ ☐ Capsicum (OC) (5) physical training force options that may require 1100, UF Training General Policy the use of perishable skills. Paragraph 1 1101.03, I-1, a through e OC Training, Use of Mechanical Restraints (UR) ☒ ☐ ☐ The elements of this regulation are identified in and confirmed in CPO Coral Sanders’ Appointment and Qualifications Letter dated August 13, 2024. (6) timelines the facility uses to define regular 1101 UF Training, Use of Force (UF) training. The elements of this regulation are identified in and confirmed in CPO Coral Sanders’s Appointment and Qualifications Letter dated August 13, 2024. The facility participates in eight-hour course ☒ ☐ ☐ updates annually. This policy requires annual training after initial Core Instruction for UF, UR, and OC. The facility participates in an eight-hour course, updated annually. 7117 Humboldt Secure Youth Treatment Facility SYTF Targeted PRO 23-24 Page 13 of 18 A453 JUV Targeted PRO eff. 1/2024 1361 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE 500.02, Grievance Procedures The facility administrator shall develop and implement BSCC staff reviewed youth grievance written policies and procedures whereby any youth may grievances and due process documentation appeal and have resolved grievances relating to any examples for December 2023 through July of condition of confinement, including but not limited to 2024. BSCC staff also reviewed the health care services, classification decisions, program Grievance Log for this inspection cycle. participation, telephone, mail or visiting procedures, food, clothing, bedding, mistreatment, harassment or Humboldt County Juvenile Hall (HCJH) and violations of the nondiscrimination policy. There shall be the Humboldt County Secure Youth no time limit on filing grievances. Policies and Treatment Program (HSYTP) facilities coexist procedures shall include provisions whereby the facility within the same complex and housing unit. manager ensures: The two facilities coexist and utilize staff that ☒ ☐ ☐ are cross-trained to work with youth detained at both facilities. Further, the HSYTP abides by the same HCJH policies and procedures, as well as the same Title 15 regulation minimum standards including, but not limited to, grievance procedure requirements. BSCC staff provided technical assistance with multiple areas pertaining to policy and procedures. We discussed that to maintain compliance, the facility should work toward updating policy and procedures to ensure that practices align with procedures. (a) a grievance form and instructions for registering a 500.02, Definition 2, Grievance Procedures grievance, which includes provisions for the youth to have free access to the form; During our physical inspection, we observed that grievances were readily available to youth. In addition, the grievance lockbox is shared with the medical request slip lockbox. The lockbox is in the housing unit to allow youth to confidentially submit a grievance if needed. ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff provided technical assistance for the facility to add a grievance label to the medical lockbox. We discussed best outcomes occur when the grievance lockbox is independent of the medical lockbox and the responsibilities for checking the grievance lockbox are solely that of probation. (b) the youth shall have the option to confidentially file 500.02, Definition 2, Grievance Procedures the grievance or to deliver the form to any youth supervision staff working in the facility; The youth were aware of the grievance procedures, the location of the grievances, ☒ ☐ ☐ and the location of the medical/grievance lockbox to confidentially file a grievance if needed. (c) resolution of the grievance at the lowest appropriate 500.02, Definition 3, Grievance Procedures staff level; The facility has determined the Supervising ☒ ☐ ☐ JCO as the lowest level. BSCC staff recommends identifying the supervisor as the lowest level appropriate level in policy. (d) provision for a prompt review and initial response to 500.02, Definition 3, Grievance Procedures grievances within three (3) business days, grievances 500.02, Steps 2-a and 3, Grievance that relate to health and safety issues must be Procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ addressed immediately; 7117 Humboldt Secure Youth Treatment Facility SYTF Targeted PRO 23-24 Page 14 of 18 A453 JUV Targeted PRO eff. 1/2024 (1) The youth may elect to be present to explain 500.02, Definition 3-A and Step 2, a his/her version of the grievance to a person not Grievance Procedures directly involved in the circumstances which led to the grievance. ☒ ☐ ☐ The youth interviewed indicated that during the intake and orientation process, the grievance procedure was clearly explained (2) Provision for a staff representative approved by 500.02, Definition 3-B and Step 2, b, the facility administrator to assist the youth. ☒ ☐ ☐ Grievance Procedures (e) provision for a written response to the grievance 500.02, Definition 5 and Step 2, c, Grievance which includes the reasons for the decisions; Procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ The documentation as well as interviews show that detention staff respond professionally (f) a system which provides that any appeal of a 500.02, Definition 6 and Step 2, d, Grievance grievance shall be heard by a person not directly Procedures involved in the circumstances which led to the grievance; BSCC staff provided technical assistance in ☒ ☐ ☐ discussing the needed updates to ensure that the policy and procedures aligned with the grievance form and its processes. (g) resolution of the grievance must occur within ten (10) 500.02, Step 3, 5, Grievance Procedures business days unless circumstances dictate a longer time frame. The youth shall be notified of any delay; The documentation as well as interviews ☒ ☐ ☐ and, show that detention staff respond to grievances in a timely fashion. (h) the policy shall provide multiple internal and external 500.02, Definition 4, Grievance Procedures methods to report sexual abuse and sexual harassment. ☒ ☐ ☐ Whether or not associated with a grievance, concerns 500.02, Page 4, NOTE, Grievance of parents, guardians, staff or other parties shall be Procedures addressed and documented in accordance with written policies and procedures within a specified timeframe. The Facility Manager, SJCO, Sr. JCO, or ☒ ☐ ☐ Shift Leader shall address any concerns, whether associated with a grievance, of parents, guardians, staff, or other parties within two calendar days. 7117 Humboldt Secure Youth Treatment Facility SYTF Targeted PRO 23-24 Page 15 of 18 A453 JUV Targeted PRO eff. 1/2024 1371 PROGRAMS, RECREATION, AND 1403.01 Statement Defining Programs 2B EXERCISE. Recreation and Exercise 1403.02 Recreation, Programming, and The facility administrator shall develop and implement Activities written policies and procedures for programs, recreation, and exercise for all youth. The intent is to minimize the amount of time youth are in their rooms or The facility’s policy and procedure are their bed area. applicable to the elements of this regulation, as required. Humboldt County Juvenile Hall (HCJH) and the Humboldt County Secure Youth Treatment Program (HSYTP) facilities coexist within the same complex and housing unit. The two facilities coexist and utilize staff that ☒ ☐ ☐ are cross-trained to work with youth detained at both facilities. Further, the HSYTP abides by the same HCJH policies and procedures, as well as the same Title 15 regulation minimum standards including, but not limited to, program, recreation, and exercise requirements. BSCC staff reviewed programs, recreation and exercise documentation, and schedules for May, June, and July of 2024. BSCC staff reviewed the program's daily calendar available to youth. Juvenile facilities shall provide the opportunity for 1403.01 Statement Defining Programs programs, recreation, and exercise a minimum of three Recreation and Exercise, Paragraph 3 hours a day during the week and five hours a day each Saturday, Sunday or other non-school days, of which ☒ ☐ ☐ one hour shall be an outdoor activity, weather permitting. A youth’s participation in programs, recreation, and 1403.01 Statement Defining Programs exercise may be suspended only upon a written finding Recreation and Exercise, Paragraph 2 by the administrator/manager or designee that a youth represents a threat to the safety and security of the ☒ ☐ ☐ There was no report of, or documentation facility. provided to indicate a youth’s participation in any program was suspended. Such program, recreation, and exercise schedule shall 1403.01 Statement Defining Programs be posted in the living units. Recreation and Exercise, Paragraph 2 The one-unit space of the facility shares youth housing space with the Secure Youth Treatment Facility youth. Youth from each facility participate in different programs. ☒ ☐ ☐ Therefore, BSCC staff provided technical assistance in recommending that the program Calander provide clarity in identifying the programming for a particular group of youths or if the programming is for all youths. 7117 Humboldt Secure Youth Treatment Facility SYTF Targeted PRO 23-24 Page 16 of 18 A453 JUV Targeted PRO eff. 1/2024 There will be a written annual review of the programs, 1403.01 Statement Defining Programs recreation, and exercise by the responsible agency to Recreation and Exercise, Paragraph 3 ensure content offered is current, consistent, and relevant to the population. A letter provided by Facility Program Manager, Dayna Wilcox, confirmed that an ☒ ☐ ☐ annual review of the programs, recreation, and exercise by the responsible agency was conducted to ensure content offered is current, consistent, and relevant to the population. (a) Programs. All youth shall be provided with the 1403.01 Statement Defining Programs opportunity for at least one hour of daily programming to Recreation and Exercise, Paragraph1, 1-17 include, but not be limited to, trauma focused, cognitive, evidence-based, best practice interventions that are To confirm compliance, BSCC staff reviewed culturally relevant and linguistically appropriate, or pro- the Programs Exercise and Recreation Policy social interventions and activities designed to reduce and Procedure, logs, and pertinent recidivism. These programs should be based on the documentation for May, June, and July of youth’s individual needs as required by Sections 1355 2023. We also interviewed detention staff as and 1356. Such programs may be provided under the well as youth housed at the facility. direction of the Chief Probation Officer or the County Office of Education and can be administered by county Programs are facilitated by JCO staff, partners such as mental health agencies, community community volunteers/partners, Behavior based organizations, faith-based organizations or Health, and the Office of Education Services. Probation staff. BSCC staff were impressed with the level of Programs may include but are not limited to: programming involvement provided by (1) Cognitive Behavior Interventions; behavioral health staff. The SYTP youth (2) Management of Stress and Trauma; receive considerable counseling and case (3) Anger Management; management services from the behavioral (4) Conflict Resolution; Health staff. (5) Juvenile Justice System; (6) Trauma-related interventions; Programs include, but are not limited to, the (7) Victim Awareness; following: (8) Self-Improvement; (9) Parenting Skills and support; (10) Tolerance and Diversity; • Anger Management Training (ART) (11) Healing Informed Approaches; • Substance Use Disorder Groups (12) Interventions by Credible Messengers; ☒ ☐ ☐ • Independent Living Skills (13) Gender Specific Programming; • Restorative Conferencing (14) Art, creative writing, or self-expression; • Community Meetings (all youth (15) CPR and First Aid training; monthly) (16) Restorative Justice or Civic Engagement; • Bullying Curriculum (17) Career and leadership opportunities; and, • Empowerment and Mentorship (18) Other topics suitable to the youth population. Curriculums • Boys to Men • Ink People Art Education • Religious Services • Pro-Social Passes • Project Rebound • Exercise and Recreation Programs • AA/NA In collaboration with education services, behavioral health services, and probation, the facility conducts an array of programming that are trauma focused, cognitive, evidence- based, best practice interventions that are culturally relevant and pro-social interventions and activities. These programs include, but are not limited to, Interactive Journaling, Boys to Men, and Aggression Replacement Training (ART). 7117 Humboldt Secure Youth Treatment Facility SYTF Targeted PRO 23-24 Page 17 of 18 A453 JUV Targeted PRO eff. 1/2024 (b) Recreation. All youth shall be provided the opportunity 1403.02 Recreation, Programming, and for at least one hour of daily access to unscheduled Activities, I through IV activities such as leisure reading, letter writing, and ☒ ☐ ☐ entertainment. Activities shall be supervised and include orientation and may include coaching of youth. (c) Exercise. All youth shall be provided with the 1403.01 Statement Defining Programs opportunity for at least one hour of large muscle activity Recreation and Exercise, Paragraph 1 each day. After a review of programming activity logs, ☒ ☐ ☐ and interviews with youth housed at the facility and detention staff, Humboldt County SYTP meets compliance with the Title 15 minimum standards for this regulation. The administrator/manager may suspend, for a period 1403.01 Statement Defining Programs not to exceed 24 hours, access to recreation and Recreation and Exercise, Paragraph 2 programs. The administrator/manager shall document ☒ ☐ ☐ the reasons why suspension of recreation and programs occurs. 7117 Humboldt Secure Youth Treatment Facility SYTF Targeted PRO 23-24 Page 18 of 18 A453 JUV Targeted PRO eff. 1/2024