Kern PROB (2025-2026 inspection cycle)

January 21, 2026 William Dickinson, Chief of Probation Kern Probation Department P.O. Box 3309 Bakersfield, CA 93385-3309 2025-2026 COMPREHENSIVE INSPECTION, WELFARE & INSTITUTION S CODE SECTIONS 209 & 885, KERN COUNTY PROBATION DEPARTMENT DETENTION FACILITIES Dear Chief Dickinson: The 2025-2026 Comprehensive Inspection of the Kern County Probation Department has been completed. A pre-inspection briefing was held on Thursday, May 22, 2025, and the following facilities were inspected between Monday, June 23, 2025 and Thursday, July 17, 2025: FACILITY NAME BSCC # FACILITY TYPE James G. Bowles Youth Detention Center 7146 JH Larry J. Rhodes Crossroads Facility 7148 CAMP Camp Erwin Owen 7149 CAMP Pathways Academy 7152 CAMP Kern Secure Youth Treatment Facility 7153 SYTF 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. In addition to the inspection(s) by the BSCC, Title 15, Section 1313, and its authorizing statute require annual inspections conducted by a local Health Officer, fire authority having jurisdiction, county building inspection by an agency designated by the County Board of Supervisors, County Superintendent of Schools, Juvenile Court, and Juvenile Justice Commission. The results of those inspections are considered a part of this report. INSPECTION RESULTS We identified no items of noncompliance with Title 15 Minimum Standards. Refer to the attached Title 15 Procedures Checklist for detailed information. No items of noncompliance were identified with Title 24 Minimum Standards. Refer to the Physical Plant Evaluation and Living Area Space Evaluation attachments for information related to Rated Capacity. William Dickinson Chief Probation Officer Page 2 An Exit Briefing with your staff was held on Thursday, July 17, 2025; BSCC staff presented an inspection overview and discussed technical assistance and best practice recommendations. * * * Please email me at craigus.thompson@bscc.ca.gov or call (916) 597-4610 if you have any questions. Sincerely, CRAIGUS THOMPSON Field Representative Facilities Standards and Operations Division Enclosures Cc: Presiding Judge, Kern County Juvenile Court* Chair, Juvenile Justice Commission, Kern County* Chair, Board of Supervisors, Kern County* County Administrator, Kern County* Elaine Moore, Deputy Chief Probation Officer, Kern County Probation *Copies of the inspection are available upon request or online at www.bscc.ca.gov. 7146+ Kern PROB JH Camp SYTF CI LTR 25-26 January 21, 2026 William Dickinson, Chief of Probation Kern Probation Department P.O. Box 3309 Bakersfield, CA 93385-3309 2025-2026 COMPREHENSIVE INSPECTION, WELFARE & INSTITUTIONS CODE SECTIONS 209 & 885, KERN COUNTY PROBATION DEPARTMENT DETENTION FACILITIES Dear Chief Dickinson: The 2025-2026 Comprehensive Inspection of the Kern County Probation Department has been postponed due to the Furlough Treatment Rehabilitation Program (BSCC #7147) not housing any youth during the 2025 calendar year. Due to the Furlough Treatment Rehabilitation Program not housing any youth during the 2025 calendar year, the Comprehensive Inspection has been postponed. A Comprehensive inspection will be scheduled when you begin to house youth. * * * Please email me at craigus.thompson@bscc.ca.gov or call (916) 597-4610 if you have any questions. Sincerely, CRAIGUS THOMPSON SR. Field Representative Facilities Standards and Operations Division Cc: Presiding Judge, Kern County Juvenile Court* Chair, Juvenile Justice Commission, Kern County* Chair, Board of Supervisors, Kern County* County Administrator, Kern County* Elaine Moore, Deputy Chief Probation Officer, Kern County Probation JUVENILE HALLS, SPECIAL PURPOSE JUVENILE HALLS AND CAMPS Board of State and Community Corrections PROCEDURES CHECKLIST1 BSCC Code: 7146 FACILITY NAME: James G. Bowles Youth Detention Center (YDC) FACILITY TYPE: JH PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Ryan R. Wegis, Probation Division Director; Marc P. Herrera, Assistant Division Director; Jessica M. LaFebre; Angelica Gonzalez, Youth Service Officer I (YSO I); Kourtney Yockey, Senior Youth Service Officer (SYSO); Ernesto Moron, YSO I; Louie Salas, Supervising Deputy Probation Officer (SDPO); Janelle Davidson, SDPO; Noelia Irvin, Behavioral Health Unit Supervisor; Amanda Thomas, School Principal; FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Craigus Thompson Sr. DATE: June 25, 2025 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1313 COUNTY INSPECTION AND EVALUATION OF All local inspections have been completed for 9B BUILDING AND GROUNDS the 2025-2026 inspection cycle. On an annual basis, or as otherwise required by law, each juvenile facility administrator shall obtain a documented ☒ ☐ ☐ Completed on 5/13/2025 by Michael Jackson, inspection and evaluation from the following: Principal Inspector, Nick Rossiter, and Jorge (a) county building inspector or person designated by the Ruiz, Building Inspectors Specialist. Board of Supervisors to approve building safety; (b) fire authority having jurisdiction, including a fire Completed on 12/18/2024 by Brandon Taylor 1 c 0B learance as required by Health and Safety Code Section ☒ ☐ ☐ 13146.1(a) and (b); (c) local health officer, inspection in accordance with Environmental completed by Thuan Tieu on 11B Health and Safety Code Section 101045; 1/28/2025 ☒ Nutritional completed by Vivien Peralta, ☐ ☐ Public Health Nurse on 1/28/2025 Medical/Mental Health completed by Vivien Peralta, Public Health Nurse on 1/28/2025 (d) county superintendent of schools on the adequacy of School program evaluation completed by 12B educational services and facilities as required in Section ☒ Phillip Menchaca and Joe Hammond of 1370; ☐ ☐ Fresno County Superintendent of Schools on 1/8/2025 (e) juvenile court as required by Section 209 of the Completed on 2/28/2025 by Presiding Judge 1 W 3B elfare and Institutions Code; and, ☒ ☐ of Juvenile Court Christie Canales-Norris. ☐ 1 This document is intended for use as a tool during the 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. 2 Excerpts from facility policies, procedures, or other reference documents are indicated in italicized text. 7146 Kern PROB James G. Bowles Youth Detention Facility JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 1 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (f) the Juvenile Justice Commission as required by Completed by Robert Kilgore, Commission 14B Section 229 of the Welfare and Institutions Code or ☒ Chair and Commissioners Matthew Branch Probation Commission as required by Section 240 of the ☐ ☐ and Sandeep Malhi on 2/1/2025. Welfare and Institutions Code. 1320 APPOINTMENT AND QUALIFICATIONS 1100 Staffing and Recruitment 15B Note: Compliance with this section is determined by The elements of this regulation are covered in receipt of the Chief Probation Officer’s certification letter Chief William Dickinson's letter, dated confirming that all elements of regulation are met. 3/4/2025. (a) Appointment ☒ ☐ ☐ In each juvenile facility there shall be a superintendent, 1100 Staffing and Recruitment director or facility manager in charge of its program and employees. Such superintendent, director, facility Qualifications 1-4 manager and other employees of the facility shall be appointed by the facility administrator pursuant to applicable provisions of law. (b) Employee Qualifications 1100 Staffing and Recruitment Each facility shall: (1) recruit and hire employees who possess ☒ Qualifications 1 knowledge, skills and abilities appropriate to their job ☐ ☐ classification and duties in accordance with applicable civil service or merit system rules; (2) require a medical evaluation and physical 1100 Staffing and Recruitment examination including tuberculosis screening test and evaluation for immunity to contagious illnesses of ☒ Qualifications 2 ☐ ☐ childhood (i.e., diphtheria, rubeola, rubella, and mumps); 1100 Staffing and Recruitment (3) adhere to the minimum standards for the selection and training requirements adopted by the Board ☒ ☐ ☐ Qualifications 5 pursuant to Section 6035 of the Penal Code; and (4) conduct a criminal records review, on each new 1100 Staffing and Recruitment employee, and psychological examination in ☒ accordance with Section 1031 of the Government ☐ ☐ Qualifications 3-4 Code. (c) Contract personnel, volunteers, and other non- 1100 Staffing and Recruitment employees of the facility, who may be present at the facility, shall have such clearance and qualifications as ☒ Qualifications may be required by law, and their presence at the facility ☐ ☐ shall be subject to the approval and control of the facility manager. 7146 Kern PROB James G. Bowles Youth Detention Facility JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 2 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1321 STAFFING 1205 Staffing and Scheduling Procedures Each juvenile facility shall: Policy Statement (a) have an adequate number of personnel sufficient to carry out the overall facility operation and its We reviewed a variety of documents programming, to provide for safety and security of youth including safety check records, grievances, and staff, and meet established standards and disciplinary actions, and incident reports. Also regulations; reviewed February and April 2025 staffing schedules for the facility. Review of these documents, as well as the policy and procedure manuals, revealed compliance with this regulation. At the time of the inspection the Youth ☒ Detention Center (YDC) staffing consisted of ☐ ☐ 1 Probation Division Director (PDD); 2 Assistant Probation Division Director (APDD); 7 Senior Deputy Probation Officer/Duty Supervisor (SDPO III); 6 Deputy Probation I/II; 20 Senior Youth Service Officer (SYSO); 63 Youth Service Officer I/II (YSO); 8 Re- Entry, ADA, Programming (RAP) Officer; 10 Extra-help staff. The facility walkthrough, as well as interviews with the staff, revealed that the facility has adequate staffing to carry out the overall facility operations. (b) ensure that no required services shall be denied 1205 Staffing and Scheduling Procedures because of insufficient numbers of staff on duty absent ☒ ☐ ☐ exigent circumstances; (c) have a sufficient number of supervisory level staff to 1205 Staffing and Scheduling Procedures ensure adequate supervision of all staff members; Policy 1 ☒ ☐ ☐ The Duty Supervisor is identified on the daily shift rosters. (d) have a clearly identified person on duty at all times 1205 Staffing and Scheduling Procedures who is responsible for operations and activities and has completed the Juvenile Corrections Officer Core Course Policy 2 and PC 832 training; ☒ A Duty Supervisor is assigned to each shift. ☐ ☐ In the Duty Supervisor’s absence, a trained YSO III/DPO III officer is identified on the roster and assumes the Duty Supervisor’s role. (e) have at least one staff member present on each living 1205 Staffing and Scheduling Procedures unit whenever there are youth in the living unit; Policy 3 ☒ ☐ ☐ Per policy and procedure manual, staff are always present in occupied housing units. 7146 Kern PROB James G. Bowles Youth Detention Facility JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 3 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (f) have sufficient food service personnel relative to the At the time of the inspection, food service number and security of living units, including staff qualified staffing consisted of 1 Senior Cook and 2 and available to: plan menus meeting nutritional Youth Service Officer Cooks. requirements of youth; provide kitchen supervision; direct ☒ food preparation and servings; conduct related training ☐ ☐ Walkthrough and interviews with staff and programs for culinary staff; and maintain necessary youth revealed that adequate kitchen staff are records; or, a facility may serve food that meets nutritional present. standards prepared by an outside source; (g) have sufficient administrative, clerical, recreational, Adequate support staff is present, and youth medical, dental, mental health, building maintenance, supervision staff are not distracted by support transportation, control room, facility security and other duties. support staff for the efficient management of the facility, and to ensure that youth supervision staff shall not be diverted from supervising youth; and, ☒ At the time of the inspection, the facility had ☐ ☐ one Senior Officer Services Specialist; two JC CUST; two Officer Services Specialists; one YDC Facility Maintenance Worker; one Warehouse Supervisor; one YSO Support Services. (h) assign sufficient youth supervision staff to provide Daily schedules and unit logbooks were continuous wide awake supervision of youth, subject to reviewed to verify compliance with this temporary variations in staff assignments to meet special ☒ regulation. ☐ ☐ program needs. Staffing shall be in compliance with a minimum youth-staff ratio for the following facility types: (1) Juvenile Halls 1205 Staffing and Scheduling Procedures (A) during the hours that youth are awake, one wide-awake youth supervision staff member on Procedure Statement duty for each 10 youth in detention; ☒ ☐ YDC population at the time of the inspection ☐ was 82 youths, 67 males, and 15 females. Review of documentation revealed staffing ratios are met at all times. (B) during the hours that youth are confined to their 1205 Staffing and Scheduling Procedures room for the purpose of sleeping, one wide-awake youth supervision staff member on duty for each 30 Procedure Statement youth in detention; ☒ ☐ A minimum of two (2) staff are scheduled for ☐ each housing unit, and a minimum of one Rover/SYSO for each housing unit. Review of daily schedules revealed compliance with this regulation. (C) at least two wide-awake youth supervision staff 1205 Staffing and Scheduling Procedures members on duty at all times, regardless of the number of youth in detention, unless an Procedure Statement arrangement has been made for backup support ☒ ☐ ☐ services which allow for immediate response to Review of daily schedules revealed emergencies; and, compliance with this regulation. (D) at least one youth supervision staff member on 1205 Staffing and Scheduling Procedures duty who is the same gender as youth housed in the facility. Policy 4 ☒ ☐ ☐ Review of daily schedules revealed compliance with this regulation. 7146 Kern PROB James G. Bowles Youth Detention Facility JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 4 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (E) personnel with primary responsibility for other 1205 Staffing and Scheduling Procedures duties such as administration, supervision of personnel, academic or trade instruction, clerical, ☒ ☐ Staffing personnel listed within this regulation ☐ kitchen or maintenance shall not be classified as are not considered youth supervision staff. youth supervision staff positions. (2) Special Purpose Juvenile Halls Not Applicable. (A) during hours that youth are awake, one wide- ☒ awake youth supervision staff member on duty for ☐ ☐ each 10 youth in detention; (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. (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 Not Applicable. (A) during the hours that youth are awake, one ☐ ☒ wide-awake youth supervision staff member on ☐ duty for each 15 youth in the camp population; (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; 7146 Kern PROB James G. Bowles Youth Detention Facility JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 5 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (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. 1322 YOUTH SUPERVISION STAFF ORIENTATION 1400 Training Policies and 1405 Child/Youth AND TRAINING Supervision Staff Training (a) Prior to assuming any responsibilities each youth ☒ Procedure 1 supervision staff member shall be properly oriented to ☐ ☐ their duties, including: (1) youth supervision duties; 1400 Training Policies and 1405 Child/Youth (2) scope of decisions they shall make; ☒ Supervision Staff Training ☐ ☐ Procedure 2 1400 Training Policies and 1405 Child/Youth (3) the identity of their supervisor; ☒ Supervision Staff Training ☐ ☐ Procedure 3 (4) the identity of persons who are responsible to 1400 Training Policies and 1405 Child/Youth them; ☒ Supervision Staff Training ☐ ☐ Procedure 4 (5) persons to contact for decisions that are beyond 1400 Training Policies and 1405 Child/Youth their responsibility; and ☒ Supervision Staff Training ☐ ☐ Procedure 5 (6) ethical responsibilities. 1400 Training Policies and 1405 Child/Youth ☒ Supervision Staff Training ☐ ☐ Procedure 6 (b) Prior to assuming any responsibility for the supervision 1400 Training Policies and 1405 Child/Youth of youth, each youth supervision staff member shall Supervision Staff Training receive a minimum of 40 hours of facility-specific orientation, including: Juvenile Hall Administrative Manual Review (1) individual and group supervision techniques; ☒ Topics 1 ☐ ☐ All new full-time and extra-help employees receive 80 hours of Introductory Training. This far exceeds the minimum required 40 hours of training for this regulation. 1400 Training Policies and 1405 Child/Youth (2) regulations and policies relating to discipline and Supervision Staff Training rights of youth pursuant to law and the provisions of ☒ ☐ ☐ this chapter; Juvenile Hall Administrative Manual Review Topics 2 1400 Training Policies and 1405 Child/Youth Supervision Staff Training (3) basic health, sanitation and safety measures; ☒ ☐ ☐ Juvenile Hall Administrative Manual Review Topics 3 7146 Kern PROB James G. Bowles Youth Detention Facility JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 6 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1400 Training Policies and 1405 Child/Youth Supervision Staff Training (4) suicide prevention and response to suicide ☒ attempts ☐ ☐ Juvenile Hall Administrative Manual Review Topics 5 1400 Training Policies and 1405 Child/Youth Supervision Staff Training (5) policies regarding use of force, de-escalation techniques, chemical agents, mechanical and ☒ All facility staff participate in annual Defensive ☐ ☐ Tactics training. physical restraints; Juvenile Hall Administrative Manual Review Topics 4 1400 Training Policies and 1405 Child/Youth Supervision Staff Training (6) review of policies and procedures referencing ☒ trauma and trauma-informed approaches; ☐ ☐ Juvenile Hall Administrative Manual Review Topics 14 1400 Training Policies and 1405 Child/Youth Supervision Staff Training (7) procedures to follow in the event of emergencies; ☒ ☐ ☐ Juvenile Hall Administrative Manual Review Topics 6 1400 Training Policies and 1405 Child/Youth Supervision Staff Training (8) routine security measures, including facility ☒ perimeter and grounds; ☐ ☐ Juvenile Hall Administrative Manual Review Topics 7 1400 Training Policies and 1405 Child/Youth Supervision Staff Training (9) crisis intervention and mental health referrals to ☒ All use-of-force incidents are referred to the mental health services; ☐ ☐ Mental Health staff. Juvenile Hall Administrative Manual Review Topics 15 1400 Training Policies and 1405 Child/Youth Supervision Staff Training (10) documentation; and ☒ ☐ ☐ Juvenile Hall Administrative Manual Review Topics 16 1400 Training Policies and 1405 Child/Youth Supervision Staff Training (11) fire/life safety training ☒ ☐ ☐ Juvenile Hall Administrative Manual Review Topics 17 (c) Prior to assuming sole supervision of youth, each 1400 Training Policies and 1405 Child/Youth youth supervision staff member shall successfully Supervision Staff Training complete the requirements of the Juvenile Corrections Officer Core Course pursuant to Penal Code Section ☒ Review of training documentation revealed 6035. ☐ ☐ compliance with this regulation. Juvenile Hall Administrative Manual Review Topics 7146 Kern PROB James G. Bowles Youth Detention Facility JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 7 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (d) Prior to exercising the powers of a peace officer youth 1400 Training Policies and 1405 Child/Youth supervision staff shall successfully complete training Supervision Staff Training pursuant to Section 830 et seq. of the Penal Code. ☒ ☐ ☐ Juvenile Hall Administrative Manual Review Topics 4 1323 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY 1410 Fire and Life Safety Plan Whenever there is a youth in a juvenile facility, there shall On-site review indicates that all youth be at least one wide awake person on duty at all times ☒ supervisory staff receive site-specific life who meets the training standards established by the ☐ ☐ safety training during orientation. Also, all full- Board for general fire and life safety which relate time employees receive fire and safety specifically to the facility. training in juvenile CORE. 1324 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL 1000 Policy and Procedure Manual All facility administrators shall develop, publish, and The County of Kern Juvenile Detention implement a manual of written policies and procedures Facility Policy, Procedures, and Operations that address, at a minimum, all regulations that are Manual was provided prior to the on-site applicable to the facility. Such a manual shall be made inspection. The manual was administratively available to all employees, reviewed by all employees, ☒ ☐ ☐ reviewed by Ryan Wegis, Probation Division and shall be administratively reviewed at a minimum Director, on 9/24/2024. every two years, and updated, as necessary. Those records relating to the standards and requirements set forth in these regulations shall be accessible to the Board on request. The manual shall include: (a) table of organization, including channels of 1100 Staffing and Recruitment- communications and a description of job classifications; Organizational Chart ☒ 1105 Managers and Supervisors ☐ ☐ 1110 Line Staff Positions 1115 Service Staff Positions 1120 Office Staff Positions (b) responsibility of the probation department, purpose of 1000 Policy and Procedure Manual (b) programs, relationship to the juvenile court, the Juvenile Justice/Delinquency Prevention Commission or ☒ Probation Committee, probation staff, school personnel ☐ ☐ and other agencies that are involved in juvenile facility programs; (c) responsibilities of all employees; 1105 Managers and Supervisors ☒ 1110 Line Staff Positions ☐ ☐ 1115 Service Staff Positions 1120 Office Staff Positions (d) initial orientation and training program for employees; ☒ 1000 Policy and Procedure Manual (d) ☐ ☐ (e) initial orientation, including safety and security issues 1000 Policy and Procedure Manual (e) and anti-discrimination policies, for support staff, contract ☒ employees, school, mental/behavioral health and medical ☐ ☐ staff, program providers and volunteers; (f) maintenance of record-keeping, statistics and 1000 Policy and Procedure Manual (f)1 communication system to ensure: ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) efficient operation of the juvenile facility; (2) legal and proper care of youth; ☒ 1000 Policy and Procedure Manual (f)2 ☐ ☐ (3) maintenance of individual youth's records; ☒ 1000 Policy and Procedure Manual (f)3 ☐ ☐ (4) supply of information to the juvenile court and ☒ 1000 Policy and Procedure Manual (f)4 those authorized by the court or by the law; and, ☐ ☐ 7146 Kern PROB James G. Bowles Youth Detention Facility JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 8 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (5) release of information regarding youth. ☒ 1000 Policy and Procedure Manual (f)5 ☐ ☐ (g) ethical responsibilities; ☒ 1000 Policy and Procedure Manual (g) ☐ ☐ (h) trauma-informed approaches; ☒ 1000 Policy and Procedure Manual (h) ☐ ☐ (i) culturally responsive approaches; ☒ 1000 Policy and Procedure Manual (i) ☐ ☐ (j) gender responsive approaches; ☒ 1000 Policy and Procedure Manual (j) ☐ ☐ (k) a non-discrimination provision that provides that all 1000 Policy and Procedure Manual (k) youth within the facility shall have fair and equal access to all available services, placement, care, treatment, and benefits, and provides that no person shall be subject to discrimination or harassment on the basis of actual or perceived race, ethnic group identification, ancestry, ☒ ☐ ☐ national origin, immigration status, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, mental or physical disability, or HIV status, including restrictive housing or classification decisions based solely on any of the above mentioned categories; (l) storage and maintenance requirements for any 1000 Policy and Procedure Manual (l) chemical agents related security devices, and weapons ☒ ☐ ☐ and ammunition, where applicable; (m) establishment of procedures for collection of Medi- 1000 Policy and Procedure Manual (m) Cal eligibility information and enrollment of eligible youth; ☒ ☐ ☐ and, (n) establishment of a policy that prohibits all forms of 1000 Policy and Procedure Manual (n) sexual abuse, sexual assault and sexual harassment. The policy shall include an approach to preventing, detecting and responding to such conduct and any ☒ ☐ ☐ retaliation for reporting such conduct, as well as a provision for reporting such conduct by youth, staff or a third party. 1325 FIRE SAFETY PLAN 1502 Fire and Life Safety Plan The facility administrator shall consult with the local fire department having jurisdiction over the facility, or with the ☒ State Fire Marshal, in developing a plan for fire safety ☐ ☐ which shall include, but not be limited to: (a) a fire prevention plan to be included as part of the manual of policy and procedures; (b) monthly fire and life safety inspections by facility staff We reviewed monthly and fire safety with two-year retention of the inspection record; ☒ inspections from January 2025 to the date of ☐ ☐ our inspection. All inspections were completed and verified during this inspection. (c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and ☒ Completed on 12/18/2024 by Brandon Taylor. Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b); ☐ ☐ (d) an evacuation plan; 1505.1 Emergency Procedure Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ Basic Evacuation Procedures for All Units (e) documented fire drills not less than quarterly; YDC continues to exceed this regulation by ☒ conducting fire drills monthly rather than ☐ ☐ quarterly. All fire drills were completed and verified during this inspection. (f) a written plan for the emergency housing of youth in 1505.1 Emergency Procedure Plan ☒ the case of fire; and, ☐ ☐ 7146 Kern PROB James G. Bowles Youth Detention Facility JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 9 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (g) development of a fire suppression pre-plan in ☒ 1502 Fire and Life Safety Plan cooperation with the local fire department. ☐ ☐ Fire Suppression Pre-Plan 1326 SECURITY REVIEW 1455 Security Each facility administrator shall develop policies and Most recent review: September 10, 2024, procedures to annually review, evaluate, and document ☒ ☐ ☐ completed by Probation Division Director security of the facility. The review and evaluation shall Ryan Wegis. include internal and external security, including, but not limited to, key control, equipment, and staff training. 1327 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES 1505 Emergency Procedures 0B The facility administrator shall develop facility-specific ☒ 1520 Escape policies and procedures for emergencies that shall ☐ ☐ include, but not be limited to: (a) escape, disturbances, and the taking of hostages; 1510 Riot-Civil Disturbance (b) civil disturbance, active shooter and terrorist attack; ☒ ☐ ☐ 1509 Active Shooter and Terrorist Attack (c) fire and natural disasters; ☒ 1502 Fire ☐ ☐ (d) periodic testing of emergency equipment; ☒ 1505 Emergency Procedure ☐ ☐ Testing of Emergency Equipment (e) emergency evacuation of the facility; and ☒ 1505 Emergency Procedure ☐ ☐ Emergency/Disaster Evacuation Drills Per memo by Ryan Wegis, Probation Division (f) a program to provide all youth supervision staff with ☒ Director, dated 9/10/2024, all staff completed an annual review of emergency procedures. ☐ ☐ an annual review of the facility emergency procedures. 1328 SAFETY CHECKS 1465 Safety and Youth Safety/Room Checks 1B The facility administrator shall develop and implement We reviewed YDC safety checks for the policy and procedures that provide for direct visual months of February and April 2025. YDC observation of youth at a minimum of every 15 minutes, continues to exceed this regulation by at random or varied intervals during hours when youth requiring visual checks of each youth every are asleep or when youth are in their rooms, confined in 15 minutes when a youth is on his bunk in the holding cells or confined to their bed in a dormitory. dormitory. Review of safety check Supervision is not replaced, but may be supplemented documents, policy, and procedure manual by, an audio/visual electronic surveillance system reveals compliance with this regulation. designed to detect overt, aggressive or assaultive ☒ Review of safety checks also revealed they behavior and to summon aid in emergencies. All safety ☐ ☐ are being completed at random or varied checks shall be documented with the actual time the intervals throughout each shift. check is completed. We also reviewed live real-time safety checks at YDC during the inspection walkthrough of the facility. All safety checks reviewed were in compliance with this regulation. 7146 Kern PROB James G. Bowles Youth Detention Facility JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 10 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1329 SUICIDE PREVENTION PLAN 1523 Suicide Prevention Plan and 2B Procedures The facility administrator, in collaboration with the healthcare and behavioral/mental health administrators, We reviewed three (3) suicide prevention shall plan and implement written policies and plan packets from YDC. Review of procedures which delineate a Suicide Prevention Plan. The plan shall consider the needs of youth experiencing ☒ documentation provided and review of policy ☐ ☐ and procedure manual revealed compliance past or current trauma. Suicide prevention responses with this regulation. shall be respectful and in the least invasive manner consistent with the level of suicide risk. The plan shall Review of documentation provided and include the following elements: review of policy and procedure manual revealed compliance with this regulation. (a) Suicide prevention training as required in Section Youth supervision staff receive suicide 1322, Youth Supervision Staff Orientation, and Training ☒ prevention training as part of their initial and the Juvenile Corrections Officer Core Course. ☐ ☐ orientation and through the Juvenile Correctional Core training. (b) Screening, Identification Assessment and Youth Supervision staff (Intake officer) Precautionary Protocols ☒ administers the MAYSI questionnaire on each (1) All youth shall be screened for risk of suicide at ☐ ☐ youth booked into the facility. intake and as needed during detention. (2) All youth supervision staff who perform intake All Intake Officers are trained to administer processes shall be trained in screening youth for risk ☒ the MAYSI. ☐ ☐ of suicide. (3) All youth who have been identified during the 1523 Suicide Prevention Plan and intake screening process to be at risk of suicide shall ☒ Procedures be referred to behavioral/mental health staff for a ☐ ☐ suicide risk assessment. Procedure statement (4) Precautionary protocols shall be developed to 1523 Suicide Prevention Plan and ensure the youth’s safety pending the ☒ Procedures behavioral/mental health assessment. ☐ ☐ Procedure statement (c) Referral process to behavioral/mental health staff for 1523 Suicide Prevention Plan and assessment and/or services. ☒ Procedures ☐ ☐ Procedure statement (d) Procedures for monitoring of youth identified at risk 1523 Suicide Prevention Plan and for suicide. ☒ Procedures ☐ ☐ Policy statement (d) (e) Safety Interventions 1523 Suicide Prevention Plan and (1) Procedures to address intervention protocols for Procedures youth identified at risk for suicide which may ☒ ☐ ☐ include, but are not limited to: Policy statement (e)1a (A) Housing consideration (B) Treatment strategies including trauma- 1523 Suicide Prevention Plan and informed approaches ☒ Procedures ☐ ☐ Policy statement (e)1b (2) Procedures to instruct youth supervision staff how 1523 Suicide Prevention Plan and to respond to youth who exhibit suicidal behaviors. ☒ Procedures ☐ ☐ Policy statement (e)2 7146 Kern PROB James G. Bowles Youth Detention Facility JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 11 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (f) Communication 1523 Suicide Prevention Plan and (1) The intake process shall include communication Procedures with the arresting officer and family guardians ☒ ☐ ☐ regarding the youth’s past or present suicidal Policy statement (f)1 ideations, behaviors or attempts. (2) Procedures for clear and current information 1523 Suicide Prevention Plan and sharing about youth at risk for suicide with youth ☒ Procedures supervision, healthcare, and behavioral/mental ☐ ☐ health staff. Policy statement (f)12 (g) Debriefing of Critical Incidents Related to Suicides or 1523 Suicide Prevention Plan and Attempts Procedures (1) Process for administrative review of the ☒ ☐ ☐ circumstances and responses proceeding, during Policy statement (g)1 and after the critical incident. 1523 Suicide Prevention Plan and (2) Process for a debriefing event with affected staff. ☒ Procedures ☐ ☐ Policy statement (g)2 (3) Process for a debriefing event with affected youth. 1523 Suicide Prevention Plan and ☒ Procedures ☐ ☐ Policy statement (g)3 (h) Documentation 1523 Suicide Prevention Plan and (1) Documentation processes shall be developed to ☒ Procedures ensure compliance with this regulation ☐ ☐ Policy statement (h)1 Youth identified at risk for suicide shall not be denied the 1523 Suicide Prevention Plan and opportunity to participate in facility programs, services Procedures and activities which are available to other non-suicidal youth, unless deemed necessary for the safety of the ☒ Policy statement youth or security of the facility. Any deprivation of ☐ ☐ programs, services or activities for youth at risk of suicide shall be documented and approved by the facility manager. 1340 REPORTING OF LEGAL ACTIONS 1300 Reporting of Legal Actions Each facility shall submit to the Board a letter of ☒ No legal actions reported this inspection notification on each legal action, pertaining to conditions ☐ ☐ cycle. of confinement, filed against persons or legal entities responsible for juvenile facility operation. 1341 DEATH AND SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY 1305 Death, Serious, Illness, or Injury while OF A YOUTH WHILE DETAINED Detained Procedure (1) Death of a Youth. (a) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the No deaths or serious injuries/illnesses health administrator and the behavioral/mental ☒ reported this inspection cycle. health director, shall develop written policies and ☐ ☐ procedures in the event of the death of a youth while 1305 Death, Serious, Illness, or Injury while detained, which include notifications to necessary Detained 1(a) parties, which may include the Juvenile Court, the parent, guardian or person standing in loco parentis and the youth’s attorney of record. 7146 Kern PROB James G. Bowles Youth Detention Facility JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 12 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (b) The health administrator, in cooperation with the 1305 Death, Serious, Illness, or Injury while facility administrator, shall develop written policies Detained 1(b) and procedures to assure there is a medical and operational review of every in-custody death of a youth. The review team shall include the facility ☒ ☐ ☐ administrator and/or facility manager, the health administrator, the responsible physician and other health care and supervision staff who are relevant to the incident. (c) The administrator of the facility shall provide to 1305 Death, Serious, Illness, or Injury while the Board a copy of the report submitted to the Detained Attorney General under Government Code Section ☒ ☐ ☐ 12525. A copy of the report shall be submitted to the Reporting Requirements Board within 10 calendar days after the death. (d) Upon receipt of a report of the death of a youth 1305 Death, Serious, Illness, or Injury while from the administrator, the Board may within 30 Detained calendar days inspect and evaluate the juvenile facility, jail, lockup or court holding facility pursuant to ☒ Review ☐ ☐ the provisions of this subchapter. Any inquiry made by the Board shall be limited to the standards and requirements set forth in these regulations. (2) Serious Illness or Injury of Youth. 1305 Death, Serious, Illness, or Injury while (a) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Detained 2(a) health administrator, shall develop written policies and procedures for the notification to necessary ☒ parties, which may include the Juvenile Court, the ☐ ☐ parent, guardian or person standing in loco parentis and the youth’s attorney of record in the case of a serious illness or injury of a youth. 1342 POPULATION ACCOUNTING 1310 Population Accounting and Juvenile 8B Facility Capacity Each juvenile facility shall submit required population ☒ and profile survey reports to the Board within 10 working ☐ ☐ days after the end of each reporting period, in a format to be provided by the Board. 1343 JUVENILE FACILITY CAPACITY (EXCERPT) 1310 Population Accounting and Juvenile Facility Capacity When the number of youth detained in a living unit of a juvenile facility exceeds its rated capacity for more than ☒ YDC-140 total fifteen (15) calendar days in a month, the facility ☐ ☐ administrator shall provide a crowding report to the The YDC remains well under the rated Board in a format provided by the Board. capacity. 1350 ADMITTANCE PROCEDURES 1600 Admittance Procedure The facility administrator shall develop and implement We reviewed ten (10) Youth Intake packets written policies and procedures for admittance of youth from the YDC. Review of documentation that emphasize respectful and humane engagement provided, and policy and procedure manual with youth, and reflect that the admission process may ☒ ☐ ☐ revealed compliance with this regulation. be traumatic to youth who may have already experienced trauma. Policies shall be trauma-informed, culturally relevant, and responsive to the language and literacy needs of youth. In addition to the requirements of Sections 1324 and 1430 of these regulations: (a) the admittance process shall include: 1600 Admittance Procedure (1) Access to two free phone calls within one hour of ☒ admittance in accordance with the provisions of ☐ ☐ Procedure statement Welfare and Institution Code Section 627; 7146 Kern PROB James G. Bowles Youth Detention Facility JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 13 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1600.3 Admittance Procedure (2) Offer of a shower; ☒ ☐ ☐ All youth are offered a shower upon intake. 1600 Admittance Procedure (3) Documented secure storage of personal ☒ belongings; ☐ ☐ Procedure statement 1600 Admittance Procedure (4) Offer of food upon arrival; ☒ All youth are offered food during the intake ☐ ☐ process, regardless of the booking time. Procedure statement (5) Screening for physical and behavioral health and 1600 Admittance Procedure safety issues, intellectual or developmental ☒ ☐ ☐ disabilities; Policy statement (6) Screening for physical and developmental 1600 Admittance Procedure disabilities in accordance with Sections 1329, 1413, ☒ ☐ ☐ and 1430 of these regulations; Policy statement (7) Contact with Regional Center for the 1600 Admittance Procedure Developmentally Disabled for youth that are suspected of or identified as having a ☒ Policy statement ☐ ☐ developmental disability, pursuant to Section 1413; and, 1600 Admittance Procedure (8) Procedures consistent with Section 1352.5. ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy statement (b) juvenile hall administrators shall establish written 1600 Admittance Procedure criteria for detention that considers the least restrictive ☒ ☐ ☐ environment. Policy statement (c) juvenile camps and post-dispositional programs in 1600 Admittance Procedure juvenile halls shall develop policies and procedures that advise the youth of the estimated length of stay, inform ☒ Procedure statement them of program guidelines and provide written ☐ ☐ screening criteria for inclusion and exclusion from the program. (d) juvenile halls shall develop policies and procedures 1600 Admittance Procedure that advise any committed youth of the estimated length ☒ ☐ ☐ of his/her stay. Procedure statement 1350.5 SCREENING FOR THE RISK OF SEXUAL 1600 Admittance Procedure ABUSE Screening for the Risk of Sexual Abuse The facility administrator shall develop and implement 1600 Admittance Procedure written policies and procedures to reduce the risk of Screening for the Risk of Sexual Abuse (a) sexual abuse by or upon youth. The policy shall require facility staff to assess each youth within 72 hours of admission based on the following information: ☒ ☐ ☐ We reviewed ten (10) Youth Kern County (a) Prior sexual victimization or abusiveness; Human Trafficking (HT)/Commercially Sexually Exploited Children (CSEC) forms from YDC. Review of documentation provided, and policy and procedure manual revealed compliance with this regulation. 7146 Kern PROB James G. Bowles Youth Detention Facility JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 14 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (b) Gender nonconforming appearance or manner; or 1600 Admittance Procedure identification as lesbian, gay or bisexual, transgender, ☒ Screening for the Risk of Sexual Abuse (b) queer or intersex, and whether the youth may, therefore, ☐ ☐ be vulnerable to sexual abuse; (c) Current charges and offense history; ☒ 1600 Admittance Procedure ☐ ☐ Screening for the Risk of Sexual Abuse (c) (d) Age; ☒ 1600 Admittance Procedure ☐ ☐ Screening for the Risk of Sexual Abuse (d) (e) Level of emotional and cognitive development; ☒ 1600 Admittance Procedure ☐ ☐ Screening for the Risk of Sexual Abuse (e) (f) Physical size and stature; ☒ 1600 Admittance Procedure ☐ ☐ Screening for the Risk of Sexual Abuse (f) (g) Mental illness or mental disabilities; ☒ 1600 Admittance Procedure ☐ ☐ Screening for the Risk of Sexual Abuse (g) (h) Intellectual or developmental disabilities; ☒ 1600 Admittance Procedure ☐ ☐ Screening for the Risk of Sexual Abuse (h) (i) Physical disabilities; ☒ 1600 Admittance Procedure ☐ ☐ Screening for the Risk of Sexual Abuse (i) (j) The youth’s perception of vulnerability; and, ☒ 1600 Admittance Procedure ☐ ☐ Screening for the Risk of Sexual Abuse (j) (k) Any other specific information about the individual 1600 Admittance Procedure youth that may indicate heightened needs for ☒ Screening for the Risk of Sexual Abuse (k) supervision, additional safety precautions, or separation ☐ ☐ from certain other youth. Staff shall ascertain this information through 1600 Admittance Procedure conversations with the youth during the admittance Screening for the Risk of Sexual Abuse process, medical and behavioral health screenings; ☒ during classification assessments; and by reviewing ☐ ☐ court records, case files, facility behavioral records, and other relevant documentation from the youth’s files. The facility administrator shall implement appropriate 1600 Admittance Procedure controls on the dissemination of information within the Screening for the Risk of Sexual Abuse facility relative to responses received pursuant to this ☒ assessment in order to ensure that sensitive information ☐ ☐ is not exploited to the youth’s detriment by staff or other youth. 1351 RELEASE PROCEDURES 1615 Release Procedures The facility administrator shall develop and implement written policies and procedures for release of youth from ☒ We reviewed ten (10) Youth Release forms ☐ ☐ from YDC. Review of documentation custody which provide for: provided, and policy and procedure manual revealed compliance with this regulation. (a) verification of identity/release papers; ☒ 1615 Release Procedures- Policy statement ☐ ☐ (b) return of personal clothing and valuables; ☒ 1615 Release Procedures- Policy statement ☐ ☐ (c) notification to the youth's parents or guardian; ☒ 1615 Release Procedures- Policy statement ☐ ☐ (d) notification to the facility health care provider in 1615 Release Procedures- Policy statement accordance with Sections 1408 and 1437 of these ☒ ☐ ☐ regulations, for coordination with outside agencies; and, (e) notification of school staff; ☒ 1615 Release Procedures- Policy statement ☐ ☐ (f) notification of facility mental health personnel. ☒ 1615 Release Procedures- Policy statement ☐ ☐ 7146 Kern PROB James G. Bowles Youth Detention Facility JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 15 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 The facility administrator shall develop and implement 1615 Release Procedures policies and procedures for post-disposition youth to coordinate the provision of transitional and reentry ☒ Procedure- Reentry, ADA, and Program services including, but not limited to, medical and ☐ ☐ (RAP) Unit Staff assist the youth with their behavioral health, education, probation supervision and transition back to the community. community-based services. The facility administrator shall develop and implement 1615.1 Temporary Releases written policies and procedures for the furlough of youth ☒ ☐ ☐ from custody. 1352 CLASSIFICATION 1605 Classification The facility administrator shall develop and implement We reviewed ten (10) Youth classification written policies and procedures on classification of youth ☒ forms from YDC. Review of documentation for the purpose of determining housing placement in the ☐ ☐ provided, and policy and procedure manual facility. revealed compliance with this regulation. Such procedures shall: (a) provide for the safety of the youth, other youth, facility 1605 Classification – Policy statement staff, and the public by placing youth in the appropriate, least restrictive housing and program settings. Housing ☒ ☐ ☐ assignments shall consider the need for single, double or dormitory assignment or location within the dormitory; (b) consider facility populations and physical design of ☒ 1605 Classification – Policy statement the facility; ☐ ☐ (c) provide that a youth shall be classified upon 1605 Classification – Procedure statement admittance to the facility; classification factors shall include, but not be limited to: age, maturity, sophistication, emotional stability, program needs, legal ☒ ☐ ☐ status, public safety considerations, medical/mental health considerations, gender and gender identity of the youth; (d) provide for periodic classification reviews, including 1605 Classification – Policy statement provisions that consider the level of supervision and the ☒ ☐ ☐ youth's behavior while in custody; and, (e) provide that facility staff shall not separate youth from 1605 Classification – Procedure statement the general population or assign youth to a single occupancy room based solely on the youth's actual or perceived race, ethnic group identification, ancestry, national origin, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, ☒ gender identity, gender expression, mental or physical ☐ ☐ disability, or HIV status. This section does not prohibit staff from placing youth in a single occupancy room at the youth's specific request or in accordance with Title 15 regulations regarding separation. (f) facility staff shall not consider lesbian, gay, bisexual, 1605 Classification – Procedure statement transgender, questioning or intersex identification or ☒ status as an indicator of likelihood of being sexually ☐ ☐ abusive. 7146 Kern PROB James G. Bowles Youth Detention Facility JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 16 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1352.5 TRANSGENDER AND INTERSEX YOUTH. 1605.1 Transgender and Intersex Youth 3B The facility administrator shall develop written policies We reviewed five (5) Transgender and and procedures ensuring respectful and equitable treatment of transgender and intersex youth. ☒ Intersex Youth forms from YDC. Review of ☐ ☐ documentation provided, and policy and The policies shall provide that: procedure manual revealed compliance with this regulation. (a) Facility staff shall respect every youth’s gender 1605.1 Transgender and Intersex Youth identity and shall refer to the youth by the youth’s preferred name and gender pronoun, regardless of the Procedures 3 youth’s legal name. Facilities may prohibit the use of ☒ gang or slang names or names that otherwise ☐ ☐ compromise facility operations as determined by the facility manager or designee, and shall document any decision made on this basis. (b) Facility staff shall permit youth to dress and present 1605.1 Transgender and Intersex Youth themselves in a manner consistent with their gender identity and shall provide youth with the institution’s ☒ Procedures 5 ☐ ☐ clothing and undergarments consistent with their gender identity. (c) Facility staff shall house youth in the unit or room that 1605.1 Transgender and Intersex Youth best meets their individual needs and promotes their safety and well-being. Staff may not automatically house Housing youth according to their external anatomy and shall document the reasons for any decision to house youth ☒ ☐ ☐ in a unit that does not match their gender identity. In making a housing decision, staff shall consider the youth’s preferences, as well as any recommendations from the youth’s health or behavioral health provider. (d) Facility administrators shall ensure that transgender 1605.1 Transgender and Intersex Youth and intersex youth have access to medical and ☒ behavioral health providers qualified to provide care and ☐ ☐ Medical treatment to transgender and intersex youth. (e) Consistent with the facility’s reasonable and 1605.1 Transgender and Intersex Youth necessary security considerations and physical plant, facility staff shall make every effort to ensure the safety ☒ Housing and privacy of transgender and intersex youth when the ☐ ☐ youth are using the bathroom or shower, or dressing or undressing. Facility staff shall not conduct physical searches of any 1605.1 Transgender and Intersex Youth youth for the purpose of determining the youth’s anatomical sex. Whenever feasible, the facility shall ☒ Searches ☐ ☐ respect the youth’s preference regarding the gender of the staff member who conducts any search of the youth. 1353 ORIENTATION 1610 Orientation The facility administrator shall develop and implement We reviewed ten (10) Youth Orientation written policies and procedures to orient a youth prior to packets from YDC. Review of documentation placement in a living area. Both written and verbal provided, and policy and procedure manual information shall be provided and supplemented with ☒ ☐ ☐ revealed compliance with this regulation. video orientation if feasible. Provision shall be made to provide accessible orientation information to all detained Each youth is also provided a Youth youth including those with disabilities, limited literacy, or Handbook during the orientation process. English language learners. Orientation shall include information that addresses: 7146 Kern PROB James G. Bowles Youth Detention Facility JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 17 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (a) facility rules including contraband and searches and ☒ 1610 Orientation- Purpose 1 disciplinary procedures; ☐ ☐ (b) facility’s system of positive behavior interventions 1610 Orientation- Purpose 2 and supports, including behavior expectations, incentives that youth will receive for complying with ☒ ☐ ☐ facility rules, and consequences that may result when youth violate the rules of the facility; (c) age appropriate information that explains the facility’s 1610 Orientation- Purpose 20 policy prohibiting sexual abuse and sexual harassment ☒ and how to report incidents or suspicions of sexual ☐ ☐ abuse or sexual harassment; (d) identification of key staff and their roles; ☒ 1610 Orientation- Purpose 4 ☐ ☐ (e) the existence of the grievance procedure, the steps 1610 Orientation- Purpose 3 that must be taken to use it, the youth’s right to be free ☒ of retaliation for reporting a grievance, and the name of ☐ ☐ the person or position designated to resolve the issue; (f) access to legal services and information on the court ☒ 1610 Orientation- Purpose 5 process; ☐ ☐ (g) access to routine and emergency health and mental ☒ 1610 Orientation- Purpose 6 health care; ☐ ☐ (h) access to education, religious services, and ☒ 1610 Orientation- Purpose 7 recreational activities; ☐ ☐ (i) housing assignments; ☒ 1610 Orientation- Purpose 9 ☐ ☐ (j) opportunity for personal hygiene and daily showers ☒ 1610 Orientation- Purpose 10 including the availability of personal care items ☐ ☐ (k) rules and access to correspondence, visits and ☒ 1610 Orientation- Purpose 11 telephone use; ☐ ☐ (l) availability of reading materials, programming, and ☒ 1610 Orientation- Purpose 12 other activities; ☐ ☐ (m) facility policies on the use of force, use of restraints, ☒ 1610 Orientation- Purpose 13 chemical agents and room confinement; ☐ ☐ (n) immigration legal services; ☒ 1610 Orientation- Purpose 14 ☐ ☐ (o) emergencies including evacuation procedures; ☒ 1610 Orientation- Purpose 15 ☐ ☐ (p) non-discrimination policy and the right to be free from 1610 Orientation- Purpose 16 physical, verbal or sexual abuse and harassment by ☒ ☐ ☐ other youth and staff; (q) availability of services and programs in a language ☒ 1610 Orientation- Purpose 17 other than English if appropriate; ☐ ☐ (r) the process for requesting different housing, ☒ 1610 Orientation- Purpose 18 education, programming and work assignments; ☐ ☐ (s) a process for which parents/guardians receive 1610 Orientation- Purpose 19 information regarding the youth’s stay in the facility that at a minimum includes answers to frequently asked ☒ ☐ ☐ questions and provides contact information for the facility, medical, school and mental health; and, 7146 Kern PROB James G. Bowles Youth Detention Facility JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 18 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (t) a process by which youth may request access to Title 1610 Orientation- Purpose 20 15 Minimum Standards for Juvenile Facilities. ☒ Youth are advised of access to Title 15 in the ☐ ☐ Youth Handbook. Title 15 is available within each housing unit. 1354 SEPARATION 1620 Separation The facility administrator shall develop and implement We reviewed five (5) separation/quiet room written policies and procedures that address: packets from YDC. We also reviewed six (6) youth voluntary separation forms from YDC. ☒ Review of documentation, policy and ☐ ☐ procedure manual revealed compliance with this regulation. (a) separation of youth for reasons that include, but are 1620 Separation- Policy statement not be limited to, medical and mental health conditions, ☒ assaultive behavior, disciplinary consequences and ☐ ☐ protective custody. (b) consideration of positive youth development and ☒ 1620 Separation- Policy statement trauma-informed care. ☐ ☐ (c) separated youth shall not be denied normal privileges 1620 Separation- Policy statement available at the facility, except when necessary to ☒ ☐ ☐ accomplish the objective of separation. (d) when the objective of the separation is discipline, ☒ 1620 Separation- Policy statement Title 15 Section 1390 shall apply. ☐ ☐ (e) when separation results in room confinement, the 1620 Separation- Policy statement separation shall occur in accordance with Welfare and ☒ Institutions Code Section 208.3 and Section 1354.5 of ☐ ☐ these regulations. (f) policies and procedures shall ensure a daily review of 1620 Separation- Review separated youth to determine if separation remains ☒ ☐ ☐ necessary. 7146 Kern PROB James G. Bowles Youth Detention Facility JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 19 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1354.5 ROOM CONFINEMENT 1620.1 Room Confinement 4B (a) The facility administrator shall develop and We reviewed eleven (11) Room Placement implement written policies and procedures addressing Log forms from YDC. Review of the the confinement of youth in their room that are consistent documentation provided revealed compliance with Welfare and Institutions Code Section 208.3. The with this regulation. placement of a youth in room confinement shall be accomplished in accordance with the following Review also revealed YDC is doing an guidelines: excellent job of documenting the youth’s ☒ threatening comments and behaviors while ☐ ☐ on room confinement, as well as documenting the need to extend the youth’s room confinement due to being a threat to the safety and security of the facility. Once a youth discloses that they no longer wish to fight or make threatening statements, they are immediately removed from room confinement. (1) Room confinement shall not be used before other, 1620.1 Room Confinement- Policy statement 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 1620.1 Room Confinement- Policy statement purposes of punishment, coercion, convenience, or ☒ ☐ ☐ retaliation by staff. (3) Room confinement shall not be used to the extent 1620.1 Room Confinement- Policy statement that it compromises the mental and physical health of ☒ ☐ ☐ the youth. (b) A youth may be held up to four hours in room 1620.1 Room Confinement- Procedure confinement. After the youth has been held in room ☒ statement confinement for a period of four hours, staff shall do one ☐ ☐ or more of the following: (1) Return the youth to general population. ☒ 1620.1 Room Confinement- Procedure ☐ ☐ statement 1 (2) Consult with mental health or medical staff. ☒ 1620.1 Room Confinement- Procedure ☐ ☐ statement 2 (3) Develop an individualized plan that includes the 1620.1 Room Confinement- Procedure goals and objectives to be met in order to reintegrate ☒ statement ☐ ☐ the youth to general population. (4) If room confinement must be extended beyond 1620.1 Room Confinement- Procedure four hours, staff shall do each of the following: statement (A) Document the reasons for room confinement and the basis for the extension, the date and time ☒ When a youth is separated from the group by ☐ ☐ the youth was first placed in room confinement, being placed in their room, the procedure is and when he or she is eventually released from as follows: 4 room confinement. (B) Develop an individualized plan that includes 1620.1 Room Confinement- Procedure the goals and objectives to be met in order to statement integrate the youth to general population. ☒ When a youth is separated from the group by ☐ ☐ being placed in their room, the procedure is as follows: 4 7146 Kern PROB James G. Bowles Youth Detention Facility JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 20 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (C) Obtain documented authorization by the 1620.1 Room Confinement- Procedure facility superintendent or his or her designee statement every four hours thereafter. ☒ When a youth is separated from the group by ☐ ☐ being placed in their room, the procedure is as follows: 4 (5) This section is not intended to limit the use of 1620.1 Room Confinement- Policy statement 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 ☒ 1620.1 Room Confinement- Policy statement court holding facilities or adult facilities. ☐ ☐ (7) Nothing in this section shall be construed to 1620.1 Room Confinement- Policy statement conflict with any law providing greater or additional ☒ ☐ ☐ protections to youth. (8) This section does not apply during an 1620.1 Room Confinement- Policy statement 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 1620.1 Room Confinement- Policy statement 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. 1355 INSTITUTIONAL ASSESSMENT AND PLAN 1625 Assessment and Case Plans The facility administrator shall develop and implement We reviewed eleven (11) Case Plan update written policies and procedures for assessment and case planning. ☒ forms from YDC. Review of the ☐ ☐ documentation provided, and the policy and procedure manual revealed compliance with this regulation. (a) Assessment: 1625 Assessment and Case Plans The assessment is based on information collected during the admission process with periodic review, which Policy statement includes the youth's risk factors, needs and strengths ☒ including, but not limited to, identification of substance ☐ ☐ During the intake process, the Youth Service abuse history, educational, vocational, counseling, Officer will complete the James G. Bowles behavioral health, consideration of known history of Juvenile Hall Initial Assessment form. trauma, and family strengths and needs. 7146 Kern PROB James G. Bowles Youth Detention Facility JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 21 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (b) Institutional Case Plan: 1625 Assessment and Case Plans (1) A case plan shall be developed for each youth Policy statement held for at least 30 days or more and created within 40 days of admission. ☒ After a youth has been detained for over 30 ☐ ☐ days, a Youth Service Officer III with complete a Case Plan Update within 40 days of the youth's admission. (2) The institutional plan shall include, but not be 1625 Assessment and Case Plans limited to, written documentation that provides: ☒ (A) objectives and time frame for the resolution of ☐ ☐ Procedure – Case Plan Update 1 problems identified in the assessment; (B) a plan for meeting the objectives that includes 1625 Assessment and Case Plans a description of program resources needed and ☒ individuals responsible for assuring that the plan ☐ ☐ Procedure – Case Plan Update 2 is implemented; (3) periodic evaluation of progress towards meeting 1625 Assessment and Case Plans the objectives, including periodic review and discussion of the plan with the youth; ☒ Procedure – Case plan Update 3 ☐ ☐ Case plans are reviewed at six (6) month intervals if the youth remains in custody. (4) a transition plan, the contents of which shall be 1625 Assessment and Case Plans subject to existing resources, shall be developed for ☒ post dispositional youth in accordance with Section ☐ ☐ Procedure – Case Plan Update 4 1351; and, (5) in as much as possible and if appropriate, the 1625 Assessment and Case plans plan, including the transition plan, shall be developed with input from the family, supportive adults, youth, ☒ Policy statement ☐ ☐ and Regional Center for the Developmentally Disabled. 1356 COUNSELING AND CASEWORK SERVICES 1630 Counseling and Casework Services The facility administrator shall develop and implement 1630 Counseling and Casework Services written policies and procedures ensuring the availability of appropriate counseling and casework services for all Policy 1 youth. Policies and procedures shall ensure: (a) youth will receive assistance with needs or concerns YDC contracts with Behavioral Health and that may arise; Recovery Services to provide EBPs, counseling, and casework services for youth ☒ committed to the program. These agencies ☐ ☐ are on-site at the facility. Review of documentation provided, and policy and procedure manual revealed compliance with this regulation. YDC also does a weekly Special Cases and ADA Accommodation meeting with medical, mental health, school, kitchen, and probation staff. (b) youth will receive assistance in requesting contact 1630 Counseling and Casework Services with parents, other supportive adults, attorney, clergy, ☒ ☐ ☐ probation officer, or other public official; and, Policy 2 (c) youth will be provided access to available resources 1630 Counseling and Casework Services to meet the youth’s needs. ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy 3 7146 Kern PROB James G. Bowles Youth Detention Facility JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 22 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1357 USE OF FORCE 1635 Use of Force The facility administrator, in cooperation with the We reviewed four (4) use of force reports in responsible physician, shall develop and implement which OC spray was utilized and five (5) use written policies and procedures for the use of force, of force reports in which OC spray was not which may include chemical agents. Force shall never utilized. Review of the documentation be applied as punishment, discipline, retaliation or provided revealed compliance with this treatment. regulation. Review also revealed that YDC (a) At a minimum, each facility shall develop policies and staff utilize a command call of “Get Down on procedures which: the Ground” to the youth when there is an ☒ imminent threat to the youth’s safety or the ☐ ☐ safety of others. Youth who fail to comply to the Get Down command call are then given multiple warnings to comply prior to staff going hands-on or deploying their OC spray. It should be noted that each report reviewed contained staff efforts to de-escalate the incident and command calls given to the youth prior to going hands-on to protect the safety of the youth and the facility. (1) restricts the use of force to that which is deemed 1635 Use of Force – Introduction statement reasonable and necessary, as defined in Section 1302 ☒ to ensure the safety and security of youth, staff, others ☐ ☐ and the facility. (2) outline the force options available to staff including 1635 Use of Force – Introduction statement both physical and non-physical options and define ☒ when those force options are appropriate. ☐ ☐ Youth Behavior and Force Options 1-4 (3) describe force options or techniques that are 1635 Use of Force – Introduction statement expressly prohibited by the facility. ☒ ☐ ☐ Youth Behavior and Force Options (4) describe the requirements of staff to report any 1635 Use of Force – Introduction statement inappropriate use of force, and to take affirmative ☒ ☐ ☐ action to immediately stop it. Youth Behavior and Force Options (5) define a standardized reporting format that 1635 Use of Force- Notification Procedures includes time period and procedure for documenting and reporting the use of force, including reporting It should be noted that YDC conducts a requirements of management and line staff and debriefing on all use-of-force incidents. procedures for reviewing and tracking use of force Attending those debriefings are all staff incidents by supervisory and or management staff, involved in the incident, a Duty Supervisor, which include procedures for debriefing a particular ☒ behavioral Health staff, and a member of the ☐ ☐ incident with staff and/or youth for the purposes of Administration team. training as well as mitigating the effects of trauma that may have been experienced by staff and /or the youth It should be noted that during the on-site involved. inspection, I was able to observe and participate in a Debriefing meeting. (6) Include an administrative review and a system for 1635 Use of Force- Notification Procedures investigating unreasonable use of force. ☒ Administration will track and review all ☐ ☐ situations involving the use of force and will determine: 1-5 7146 Kern PROB James G. Bowles Youth Detention Facility JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 23 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (7) define the role, notification, and follow-up 1635 Use of Force- Notification Procedures 2 procedures required after use of force incidents for and 3 medical, mental health staff and parents or legal ☒ guardians. ☐ ☐ It should be noted that notification of the use of force against a youth parent is documented on Special Incident Reports (SIR). (8) describe the limitations of use of force on pregnant 1635 Use of Force- Factors to Determine the youth in accordance with Penal Code Section 6030(f) use of force options and Welfare and Institutions Code Section 222. ☒ ☐ ☐ With regards to pregnant youth and use of force, refer to the YDC manual, section 1917: 1-7 (b) Facilities that authorize chemical agents as a force 1635.1 Oleoresin Capsicum option shall include policies and procedures that: (1) identify who is approved to carry and/or utilize 1635.1 Oleoresin Capsicum- Policy chemical agents in the facility and the type, size and statement the approved method of deployment for those chemical agents. ☒ When youth are exposed to O.C. spray, YDC ☐ ☐ staff are doing an excellent job of documenting each youth decontamination process from start to finish. They also document when youth “self-terminate” the decontamination process with exact start and finish times of showers. (2) mandate that chemical agents only be used when 1635.1 Oleoresin Capsicum- Policy there is an imminent threat to the youth’s safety or the statement safety of others and only when de-escalation efforts ☒ have been unsuccessful or are not reasonably ☐ ☐ The policy of Kern County Probation possible. Department includes the following guidelines: 1-2 (3) outline the facility’s approved methods and 1635.1 Oleoresin Capsicum- Policy timelines for decontamination from chemical agents. statement This shall include that youth who have been exposed to chemical agents shall not be left unattended until The policy of Kern County Probation that youth is fully decontaminated or is no longer Department includes the following guidelines: suffering the effects of the chemical agent. 8-10 ☒ ☐ ☐ YDC staff clearly document their one-on-one supervision of a youth who has been exposed to OC spray until the youth disclose the are no longer suffering the effects of the chemical agent. (4) define the role, notification, and follow-up 1635 Use of Force- Notification Procedures 2 procedures required after use of force incidents and 3 involving chemical agents for medical, mental health ☒ staff and parents or legal guardians. ☐ ☐ It should be noted that notification of the use of force against a youth parent is documented on the Special Incident Reports (SIR). (5) provide for the documentation of each incident of 1635 Use of Force- Notification Procedures use of chemical agents, including the reasons for which it was used, efforts to de-escalate prior to use, 1635.1 Oleoresin Capsicum- Reporting 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. 7146 Kern PROB James G. Bowles Youth Detention Facility JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 24 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (c) Facilities shall develop policies and procedure which 1635 Use of Force- Training require that agencies provide initial and regular training in use of force and chemical agents when appropriate ☒ that address: ☐ ☐ (1) known medical and behavioral health conditions that would contraindicate certain types of force; (2) acceptable chemical agents and the methods of ☒ 1635.1 Oleoresin Capsicum- Policy application. ☐ ☐ statement (3) signs or symptoms that should result in immediate ☒ 1635 Use of Force- Training referral to medical or behavioral health. ☐ ☐ (4) instruction on the Constitutional Limitations of Use ☒ 1635 Use of Force- Legal Authority of Force. ☐ ☐ (5) physical training force options that may require ☒ 1635 Use of Force- Training the use of perishable skills. ☐ ☐ (6) timelines the facility uses to define regular ☒ 1635 Use of Force- Training training. ☐ ☐ 1358 USE OF PHYSICAL RESTRAINTS 1640 Use of Physical Restraints The facility administrator, in cooperation with the We reviewed ten (10) use of force reports responsible physician and mental health director, shall ☒ from YDC. Review of the documentation develop and implement written policies and procedures ☐ ☐ provided revealed compliance with this for the use of restraint devices. Restraint devices include regulation. any devices which immobilize a youth's extremities and/or prevent the youth from being ambulatory. Physical restraints may be used only for those youth who 1640 Use of Physical Restraints present an immediate danger to themselves or others, who exhibit behavior which results in the destruction of Policy statement. property, or reveals the intent to cause self-inflicted ☒ ☐ ☐ physical harm. Physical restraints should be utilized only when it appears less restrictive alternatives would be ineffective in controlling the youth’s behavior. In no case shall restraints be used as punishment or 1640 Use of Physical Restraints discipline, or as a substitute for treatment. The use of restraint devices that attach a youth to a wall, floor or other Policy statement. fixture, including a restraint chair, or through affixing of ☒ hands and feet together behind the back (hogtying) is ☐ ☐ prohibited. The use of restraints on pregnant youth is limited in accordance with Penal Code Section 6030(f) and Welfare and Institutions Code Section 222. The provisions of this section do not apply to the use of 1640 Use of Physical Restraints handcuffs, shackles or other restraint devices when used to restrain youth for movement or transportation within the ☒ Policy statement. facility. Movement within the facility shall be governed by ☐ ☐ Section 1358.5, Use of Restraint Devices for Movement Within the Facility. Youth shall be placed in restraints only with the approval 1640 Use of Physical Restraints of the facility manager or designee. The facility manager may delegate authority to place a youth in restraints to a ☒ Policy statement. physician. Reasons for continued retention in restraints ☐ ☐ shall be reviewed and documented at a minimum of every hour. A medical opinion on the safety of placement and 1640 Use of Physical Restraints retention shall be secured as soon as possible, but no later than two hours from the time of placement. The ☒ Procedure- Duty Supervisor 3c ☐ ☐ youth shall be medically cleared for continued retention at least every three hours thereafter. 7146 Kern PROB James G. Bowles Youth Detention Facility JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 25 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 A mental health consultation shall be secured as soon as 1640 Use of Physical Restraints possible, but in no case longer than four hours from the ☒ time of placement, to assess the need for mental health ☐ ☐ Procedure- Duty Supervisor 3b treatment. Continuous direct visual supervision shall be conducted 1640 Use of Physical Restraints to ensure that the restraints are properly employed, and to ensure the safety and well-being of the youth. ☒ Procedure- Duty Supervisor 3d Observations of the youth's behavior and any staff ☐ ☐ interventions shall be documented at least every 15 minutes, with actual time of the documentation recorded. In addition to the requirements above, policies and 1640 Use of Physical Restraints procedures shall address: ☒ ☐ ☐ (a) documentation of the circumstances leading to an Procedure statement. application of restraints. (b) known medical conditions that would contraindicate 1640 Use of Physical Restraints ☒ ☐ ☐ certain restraint devices and/or techniques. Procedure statement. (c) acceptable restraint devices. 1640 Use of Physical Restraints ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure statement. (d) signs or symptoms which should result in immediate 1640 Use of Physical Restraints medical/mental health referral. ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure statement. (e) availability of cardiopulmonary resuscitation 1640 Use of Physical Restraints equipment. ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure statement. (f) protective housing of restrained youth. While in 1640 Use of Physical Restraints restraint devices, all youth shall be housed alone or in a ☒ ☐ ☐ specified housing area for restrained youth which makes Procedure statement. provision to protect the youth from abuse. 1640 Use of Physical Restraints (g) provision for hydration and sanitation needs. ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure statement. 1640 Use of Physical Restraints (h) exercising of extremities. ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure statement. 1358.5 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES FOR 1640.1 Use of Restraint Devices for 5B MOVEMENT AND TRANSPORTATION WITHIN Movement and Transportation within the THE FACILITY. Facility The Facility Administrator, in cooperation with the We reviewed one (1) use of force report from responsible physician and behavioral/mental health YDC in which the WRAP was used for director, shall develop and implement written policies ☒ ☐ ☐ transporting a youth. Review of the and procedures for the use of restraint devices when the documentation provided revealed compliance purpose is for movement or transportation within the with this regulation. Review also revealed that facility that shall include the following: YDC staff are documenting the (a) identification of acceptable restraint devices, staff circumstances leading to the application of approved to utilize restraint devices and the required restraints in their Special Incident Reports training. (SIR). (b) the circumstances leading to the application of 1640.1 Use of Restraint Devices for restraints must be documented. Movement and Transportation within the ☒ ☐ ☐ Facility Policy statement. 7146 Kern PROB James G. Bowles Youth Detention Facility JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 26 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (c) an individual assessment of the need to apply 1640.1 Use of Restraint Devices for restraints for movement or transportation that includes Movement and Transportation within the consideration of less restrictive alternatives, Facility consideration of a youth’s known medical or mental ☒ ☐ ☐ health conditions, trauma informed approaches, and a Policy statement. process for documentation and supervisor review and approval. (d) consideration of safety and security of the facility, 1640.1 Use of Restraint Devices for with a clearly defined expectation that restraint devices Movement and Transportation within the shall not be used for the purposes of discipline or ☒ ☐ ☐ Facility retaliation. Policy statement. (e) the use of restraints on pregnant youth is limited in 1640.1 Use of Restraint Devices for accordance with Penal Code Section 6030(f) and Movement and Transportation within the Welfare and Institutions Code Section 222. ☒ ☐ ☐ Facility Policy statement. 1359 SAFETY ROOM PROCEDURES 1645 Safety Rooms- Policy statement (a) The facility administrator, and where applicable, in 1645 Safety Rooms- Procedure cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop and implement written policies and procedures We reviewed three (3) youth safety room governing the use of safety rooms, as described in Title placement special incident reports from YDC. 24, Part 2, Section 1230.1.13. The room shall be used ☒ ☐ ☐ Review of documentation provided, and to hold only those youth who present an immediate policy and procedure manual revealed danger to themselves or others, who exhibit behavior compliance with this regulation. which results in the destruction of property, or reveals the intent to cause self-inflicted physical harm. A safety room shall not be used for punishment or discipline, or as a substitute for treatment. Policies and procedures shall: (1) include provisions for administration of necessary 1645 Safety Rooms- Procedure nutrition and fluids, access to a toilet, and suitable ☒ ☐ ☐ clothing to provide for privacy; Juvenile Hall Staff 10 (2) provide for approval of the facility manager, or ☒ ☐ ☐ 1645 Safety Rooms- Procedure statement designee, before a youth is placed into a safety room; (3) provide for continuous direct visual supervision 1645 Safety Rooms- Procedure and documentation of the youth's behavior and any ☒ ☐ ☐ staff interventions every 15 minutes, with actual time Juvenile Hall Staff 4 recorded; (4) provide that the youth shall be evaluated by the 1645 Safety Rooms- Procedure facility manager, or designee, every four hours; ☒ ☐ ☐ Juvenile Hall Staff 5 (5) provide for immediate medical assessment, 1645 Safety Rooms- Procedure where appropriate, or an assessment at the next ☒ ☐ ☐ daily sick call; and, Juvenile Hall Staff 6 (6) provide a process for documenting the reason for 1645 Safety Rooms- Procedure placement, including attempts to use less restrictive ☒ ☐ ☐ means of control, and decisions to continue and end Juvenile Hall Staff 3 placement. (b) The placement of a youth in the safety room shall be 1645 Safety Rooms- Policy statement accomplished in accordance with the following: (1) safety room shall not be used before 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. 7146 Kern PROB James G. Bowles Youth Detention Facility JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 27 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (2) safety room shall not be used for the purposes of 1645 Safety Rooms- Policy statement punishment, coercion, convenience, or retaliation by ☒ ☐ ☐ staff. (3) safety room shall not be used to the extent that it 1645 Safety Rooms- Policy statement compromises the mental and physical health of the ☒ ☐ ☐ youth. (c) A youth may be held up to four hours in the safety Safety room placements are considered room. After the youth has been held in the safety room Room Confinement; therefore, all procedures for a period of four hours, staff shall do one or more of ☒ ☐ ☐ set forth in Title 15, section 1354.5, and the the following: juvenile hall administrative manual section 1620.1, will apply. (1) return the youth to general population. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1645 Safety Rooms- Procedure (2) consult with mental health or medical staff, ☒ ☐ ☐ 1645 Safety Rooms- Procedure (3) develop an individualized plan that includes the 1645 Safety Rooms- Procedure ☒ ☐ ☐ goals and objectives to be met in order to reintegrate the youth to general population. (d) If confinement in the safety room must be extended 1645 Safety Rooms- Procedure beyond four hours, staff shall develop an individualized plan that includes the requirements of Section 1354.5 ☒ ☐ ☐ and the goals and objectives to be met in order to integrate the youth to general population. 1360 SEARCHES 1457 Searches The facility administrator shall develop and implement At the time of the inspection, zero (0) youth written policies and procedures governing the search of had been strip-searched. Review of the policy youth, the facility, and visitors. ☒ ☐ ☐ and procedure manual revealed compliance Policies and procedures shall provide that: with this regulation. All strip searches must be authorized by the Administration prior to being performed. (a) Searches shall be conducted to ensure the safety 1457 Searches – Policy and security of the facility, public, visitors, youth, and ☒ ☐ ☐ staff. (b) Searches shall be conducted in a manner that 1457 Searches – Policy preserves the privacy and dignity of the person being ☒ ☐ ☐ searched and shall not be conducted for harassment or as a form of discipline or punishment. (c) Strip searches and visual or physical body cavity ☒ ☐ ☐ 1457 Searches – Policy searches shall comply with Penal Code Section 4030. (d) Physical body cavity searches shall only be ☒ ☐ ☐ 1457 Searches – Policy conducted by a medical professional. (e) Any youth held after a detention hearing shall only be 1457 Searches strip searched with prior approval of a supervisor when there is reasonable suspicion based on specific and ☒ ☐ ☐ Strip Searches and Body Cavity Searches articulable facts to believe that youth is concealing contraband. The reasonable suspicion shall be documented. (f) Searches of transgender and intersex youth shall 1457 Searches comply with Section 1352.5. ☒ ☐ ☐ Strip Searches 7146 Kern PROB James G. Bowles Youth Detention Facility JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 28 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (g) Cross-gender pat-down searches and strip searches 1457 Searches are prohibited except in exigent circumstances or when ☒ ☐ ☐ conducted by a medical professional. Such searches must be justified and documented in writing. 1361 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE 1650 Grievance – Youth- Policy Statement The facility administrator shall develop and implement We reviewed sixteen (16) youth grievances written policies and procedures whereby any youth may from this inspection cycle from YDC. Review appeal and have resolved grievances relating to any of policy and procedure and review of condition of confinement, including but not limited to documentation provided revealed compliance health care services, classification decisions, program ☒ ☐ ☐ with this regulation. participation, telephone, mail or visiting procedures, food, clothing, bedding, mistreatment, harassment or violations of the nondiscrimination policy. There shall be no time limit on filing grievances. Policies and procedures shall include provisions whereby the facility manager ensures: (a) a grievance form and instructions for registering a 1650 Grievance – Youth- Policy Statement grievance, which includes provisions for the youth to have free access to the form; ☒ ☐ ☐ A walkthrough of the facility revealed that youth have free access to grievance forms, which are in the dayroom of each living unit. (b) the youth shall have the option to confidentially file 1650 Grievance – Youth- Policy Statement the grievance or to deliver the form to any youth supervision staff working in the facility; ☒ ☐ ☐ There’s a confidential lock box located within each housing unit of YDC. (c) resolution of the grievance at the lowest appropriate 1650 Grievance – Youth- staff level; ☒ ☐ ☐ Grievance Procedure (d) provision for a prompt review and initial response to 1650 Grievance – Youth- grievances within three (3) business days, grievances that relate to health and safety issues must be Grievance Procedure addressed immediately; ☒ ☐ ☐ All grievances reviewed had an initial response completed within three business days. (1) The youth may elect to be present to explain 1650 Grievance – Youth his/her version of the grievance to a person not ☒ ☐ ☐ directly involved in the circumstances which led to the Grievance Procedure grievance. (2) Provision for a staff representative approved by 1650 Grievance – Youth the facility administrator to assist the youth. ☒ ☐ ☐ Grievance Procedure (e) provision for a written response to the grievance 1650 Grievance – Youth ☒ ☐ ☐ which includes the reasons for the decisions; Grievance Procedure (f) a system which provides that any appeal of a 1650 Grievance – Youth grievance shall be heard by a person not directly ☒ ☐ ☐ involved in the circumstances which led to the grievance; Grievance Procedure 7146 Kern PROB James G. Bowles Youth Detention Facility JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 29 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (g) resolution of the grievance must occur within ten (10) 1650 Grievance – Youth business days unless circumstances dictate a longer time frame. The youth shall be notified of any delay; and, Grievance Procedure ☒ ☐ ☐ All grievances reviewed were completed and resolved prior to ten (10) business days of submission. (h) the policy shall provide multiple internal and external 1650 Grievance – Youth methods to report sexual abuse and sexual harassment. ☒ ☐ ☐ Grievance Procedure Whether or not associated with a grievance, concerns of 1650 Grievance – Youth parents, guardians, staff or other parties shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ addressed and documented in accordance with written Grievance Procedure policies and procedures within a specified timeframe. 1362 REPORTING OF INCIDENTS 1655 Incident Reporting, Investigation, and Report Writing A written report of all incidents which result in physical harm, use of force, serious threat of physical harm, or We reviewed ten (10) incident reports from death of an employee, youth or other person(s) shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ YDC. Review of the documentation provided maintained. Such written record shall be prepared by the revealed compliance with this regulation. staff and submitted to the facility manager by the end of the shift, unless additional time is necessary and authorized by the facility manager or designee. 1363 USE OF REASONABLE FORCE TO COLLECT 1660 DNA Collection DNA SPECIMENS, SAMPLES, IMPRESSIONS 1660 DNA Collection – Procedure (a) Pursuant to Penal Code Section 298.1 authorized law enforcement, custodial, or corrections personnel Per policy, force will not be used to obtain a including peace officers, may employ reasonable force DNA sample unless specifically ordered by to collect blood specimens, saliva samples, and thumb the Court. or palm print impressions from individuals who are required to provide such samples, specimens or ☒ ☐ ☐ impressions pursuant to Penal Code Section 296 and who refuse following written or oral request. (1) For the purpose of this section, the “use of reasonable force” shall be defined as the force that an objective, trained and competent correctional employee, faced with similar facts and circumstances, would consider necessary and reasonable to gain compliance with this section. (2) The use of reasonable force shall be preceded by 1660 DNA Collection – Procedure efforts to secure voluntary compliance. Efforts to secure voluntary compliance shall be documented ☒ ☐ ☐ and include an advisement of the legal obligation to provide the requisite specimen, sample or impression and the consequences of refusal. (b) The force shall not be used without the prior written 1660 DNA Collection – Procedure authorization of the supervising officer on duty. The authorization shall include information that reflects the ☒ ☐ ☐ fact that the offender was asked to provide the requisite specimen, sample, or impression and refused. 7146 Kern PROB James G. Bowles Youth Detention Facility JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 30 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (1) If the use of reasonable force includes a cell 1660 DNA Collection – Procedure extraction, the extraction shall be videotaped. Video shall be directed at the cell extraction event. The videotape shall be retained by the agency for the ☒ ☐ ☐ length of time required by statute. Notwithstanding the use of the video as evidence in a court proceeding, the tape shall be retained administratively. 1370 EDUCATION PROGRAM 1705 Redwood School Program (a) School Programs Review of policy and procedures, youth and The County Board of Education shall provide for the staff interviews, and school daily schedules administration and operation of juvenile court schools in revealed compliance with this regulation. conjunction with the Chief Probation Officer, or designee pursuant to applicable State laws. The school and facility administrators shall develop and implement written policy School program evaluation completed by and procedures to ensure communication and Phillip Menchaca and Joe Hammond of coordination between educators and probation staff. Fresno County Superintendent of Schools on Culturally responsive and trauma-informed approaches 1/8/2025. should be applied when providing instruction. Education staff should collaborate with the facility administrator to use technology to facilitate learning and ensure safe technology practices. The facility administrator shall ☒ ☐ ☐ request an annual review of each required element of the program by the Superintendent of Schools, and a report or review checklist on compliance, deficiencies, and corrective action needed to achieve compliance with this section. Such a review, when conducted, cannot be delegated to the principal or any other staff of any juvenile court school site. The Superintendent of Schools shall conduct this review in conjunction with a qualified outside agency or individual. Upon receipt of the review, the facility administrator or designee shall review each item with the Superintendent of Schools and shall take whatever corrective action is necessary to address each deficiency and to fully protect the educational interests of all youth in the facility. (b) Required Elements 1705 Redwood School Program The facility school program shall comply with the State – Policy Statement Education Code and County Board of Education policies, all applicable federal education statutes and regulations and provide for an annual evaluation of the educational program offerings. As stated in the 2009 California Standards for the Teaching Profession, teachers shall ☒ ☐ ☐ establish and maintain learning environments that are physically, emotionally, and intellectually safe. Youth shall be provided a rigorous, quality educational program that responds to the different learning styles and abilities of students and prepares them for high school graduation, career entry, and post-secondary education. All youth shall be treated equally, and the education 1705 Redwood School Program program shall be free from discriminatory action. Staff ☒ ☐ ☐ – Policy Statement shall refer to transgender, intersex and gender- nonconforming youth by their preferred name and gender. (1) The course of study shall comply with the State 1705 Redwood School Program Education Code and include, but not be limited to, ☒ ☐ ☐ – Policy Statement courses required for high school graduation. 7146 Kern PROB James G. Bowles Youth Detention Facility JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 31 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (2) Information and preparation for the High School 1705 Redwood School Program Equivalency Test as approved by the California ☒ ☐ ☐ – Policy Statement Department of Education shall be made available to eligible youth. (3) Youth shall be informed of post-secondary ☒ ☐ ☐ 1705 Redwood School Program education and vocational opportunities. – Policy Statement (4) Administration of the High School Equivalency 1705 Redwood School Program Tests as approved by the California Department of ☒ ☐ ☐ – Policy Statement Education, shall be made available when possible. (5) Supplemental instruction shall be afforded to youth 1705 Redwood School Program who do not demonstrate sufficient progress towards ☒ ☐ ☐ – Policy Statement grade level standards. (6) The minimum school day shall be consistent with 1705 Redwood School Program State Education Code Requirements for juvenile court – Policy Statement schools. The facility administrator, in conjunction with education staff, must ensure that operational ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures do not interfere with the time afforded for the minimum instructional day. Absences, time out of class or educational instruction, both excused and unexcused, shall be documented. (7) Education shall be provided to all youth regardless 1705 Redwood School Program of classification, housing, security status, disciplinary – Policy Statement or separation status, including room confinement, except when providing education poses an immediate ☒ ☐ ☐ threat to the safety of self or others. Education includes, but is not limited to, related services as provided in a youth’s Section 504 Plan or Individualized Education Program (IEP). (c) School Discipline 1705 Redwood School Program (1) Positive behavior management will be – Policy Statement implemented to reduce the need for disciplinary action ☒ ☐ ☐ in the school setting and be integrated into the facility's overall behavioral management plan and security system. (2) School staff shall be advised of administrative 1705 Redwood School Program decisions made by probation staff that may affect the ☒ ☐ ☐ – Policy Statement educational programming of students. (3) Except as otherwise provided by the State 1705 Redwood School Program Education Code, expulsion/suspension from school – Policy Statement shall be imposed only when other means of correction fails to bring about proper conduct. School staff shall follow the appropriate due process safeguards as set ☒ ☐ ☐ forth in the State Education Code including the rights of students with special needs. School staff shall document the other means of correction used prior to imposing expulsion/ suspension if an expulsion/suspension is ultimately imposed. (4) The facility administrator, in conjunction with 1705 Redwood School Program education staff will develop policies and procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ – Policy Statement that address the rights of any student who has continuing difficulty completing a school day. 7146 Kern PROB James G. Bowles Youth Detention Facility JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 32 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (d) Provisions for Special Populations 1705 Redwood School Program (1) State and federal laws and regulations shall be – Policy Statement observed for all individuals with disabilities or suspected disabilities. This includes but is not limited ☒ ☐ ☐ to child find, assessment, continuum of alternative placements, manifestation determination reviews, and implementation of Section 504 Plans and Individualized Education Programs. (2) Youth identified as English Learners (EL) shall be 1705 Redwood School Program afforded an educational program that addresses their – Policy Statement language needs pursuant to all applicable state and ☒ ☐ ☐ federal laws and regulations governing programs for EL students. (e) Educational Screening and Admission 1705 Redwood School Program (1) Youth shall be interviewed after admittance and a ☒ ☐ ☐ – Policy Statement record maintained that documents a youth's educational history, including but not limited to: (A) School progress/school history; ☒ ☐ ☐ 1705 Redwood School Program – Policy Statement (B) Home Language Survey and the results of the ☒ ☐ ☐ 1705 Redwood School Program State Test used for English language proficiency; – Policy Statement (C) Needs and services of special populations as 1705 Redwood School Program defined by the State Education Code, including but ☒ ☐ ☐ – Policy Statement not limited to, students with special needs. (D) Discipline problems. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1705 Redwood School Program – Policy Statement (2) Youth will be immediately enrolled in school. 1705 Redwood School Program Educational staff shall conduct an assessment to ☒ ☐ ☐ – Policy Statement determine the youth's general academic functioning levels to enable placement in core curriculum courses. (3) After admission to the facility, a preliminary 1705 Redwood School Program education plan shall be developed for each youth ☒ ☐ ☐ – Policy Statement within five school days. (4) Upon enrollment, education staff shall comply with 1705 Redwood School Program the State Education Code and request the youth's – Policy Statement records from his/her prior school(s), including, but not limited to, transcripts, Individual Education Program (IEP), 504 Plan, state language assessment scores, ☒ ☐ ☐ immunization records, exit grades, and partial credits. Upon receipt of the transcripts, the youth's educational plan shall be reviewed with the youth and modified as needed. Youth should be informed of the credits they need to graduate. (f) Educational Reporting 1705 Redwood School Program (1) The complete facility educational record of the – Policy Statement youth shall be forwarded to the next educational ☒ ☐ ☐ placement in accordance with the State Education Code. (2) The County Superintendent of Schools shall 1705 Redwood School Program provide appropriate credit (full or partial) for course ☒ ☐ ☐ – Policy Statement work completed while in juvenile court school in accordance with the State Education Code. 7146 Kern PROB James G. Bowles Youth Detention Facility JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 33 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (g) Transition and Re-Entry Planning 1705 Redwood School Program (1) The Superintendent of Schools and the Chief – Policy Statement Probation Officer or designee, shall develop policies and procedures to meet the transition needs of youth, ☒ ☐ ☐ including the development of an education transition plan, in accordance with the State Education Code and in alignment with Title 15, Minimum Standards for Juvenile Facilities, Section 1355. (h) Post-Secondary Education Opportunities 1705 Redwood School Program (1) The school and facility administrator should, – Policy Statement whenever possible, collaborate with local post- secondary education providers to facilitate access to YDC offers post-secondary education educational and vocational opportunities for youth that opportunities for those interested, as well as considers the use of technology to implement these ☒ ☐ ☐ vocational and behavioral health programs for programs. youth who have graduated. YDC partners with Bakersfield College/Rising Scholar Network and offers classes through the Prison Education Project. 1371 PROGRAMS, RECREATION, AND EXERCISE. 1710 Recreation, Programs, and Exercise 6B The facility administrator shall develop and implement Review of policy and procedures and daily written policies and procedures for programs, recreation, schedule revealed compliance with this and exercise for all youth. The intent is to minimize the regulation. Documentation of youth programs, amount of time youth are in their rooms or their bed area. recreation, and exercise is documented within ☒ ☐ ☐ the Duty Supervisor logs and RAP shift reports. We reviewed fourteen (14) Duty Supervisor logs and fourteen (14) RAP shift reports, which also revealed compliance with this regulation. Each youth receives a minimum of one hour of programming, exercise, and recreation daily. Juvenile facilities shall provide the opportunity for 1710 Recreation, Programs, and Exercise programs, recreation, and exercise a minimum of three hours a day during the week and five hours a day each ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure Statement. 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 1710 Recreation, Programs, and Exercise exercise may be suspended only upon a written finding by the administrator/manager or designee that a youth ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure Statement. represents a threat to the safety and security of the facility. Such program, recreation, and exercise schedule shall 1710 Recreation, Programs, and Exercise be posted in the living units. Procedure Statement. ☒ ☐ ☐ A walkthrough of the facility during the inspection revealed that program schedules are posted within each housing unit. There will be a written annual review of the programs, Annual review completed by Ryan Wegis, recreation, and exercise by the responsible agency to ☒ ☐ ☐ Probation Division Director, on 9/10/2024. ensure content offered is current, consistent, and relevant to the population. 7146 Kern PROB James G. Bowles Youth Detention Facility JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 34 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (a) Programs. All youth shall be provided with the 1710 Recreation, Programs, and Exercise opportunity for at least one hour of daily programming to include, but not be limited to, trauma focused, cognitive, Programs evidence-based, best practice interventions that are culturally relevant and linguistically appropriate, or pro- All youth at YDC participate in programming social interventions and activities designed to reduce that focuses on trauma-focused, cognitive, recidivism. These programs should be based on the evidence-based, best practice interventions youth’s individual needs as required by Sections 1355 that are culturally relevant and linguistically and 1356. Such programs may be provided under the appropriate, or prosocial interventions and direction of the Chief Probation Officer or the County activities designed to reduce recidivism. We Office of Education and can be administered by county reviewed the YDC's monthly program list of partners such as mental health agencies, community available programs for the youth. based organizations, faith-based organizations or Probation staff. We were able to verify that youth receive a Programs may include but are not limited to: minimum of one-hour of programs daily by (1) Cognitive Behavior Interventions; reviewing the Unit's daily schedules, (2) Management of Stress and Trauma; ☒ ☐ ☐ documentation provided, and interviews with (3) Anger Management; youth and staff. (4) Conflict Resolution; (5) Juvenile Justice System; Each youth interviewed stated they always (6) Trauma-related interventions; receive a minimum of one hour per day of (7) Victim Awareness; programs, recreation, and exercise. (8) Self-Improvement; (9) Parenting Skills and support; (10) Tolerance and Diversity; (11) Healing Informed Approaches; (12) Interventions by Credible Messengers; (13) Gender Specific Programming; (14) Art, creative writing, or self-expression; (15) CPR and First Aid training; (16) Restorative Justice or Civic Engagement; (17) Career and leadership opportunities; and, (18) Other topics suitable to the youth population. (b) Recreation. All youth shall be provided the opportunity 1710 Recreation, Programs, and Exercise for at least one hour of daily access to unscheduled activities such as leisure reading, letter writing, and Recreation entertainment. Activities shall be supervised and include orientation and may include coaching of youth. ☒ ☐ ☐ We were able to verify that youth receive a minimum of one-hour of recreation daily by reviewing the Unit's daily schedules, documentation provided, and interviews with youth and staff. (c) Exercise. All youth shall be provided with the 1710 Recreation, Programs, and Exercise opportunity for at least one hour of large muscle activity each day. Procedure Statement ☒ ☐ ☐ We were able to verify that youth receive a minimum of one-hour of exercise daily by reviewing the Unit's daily schedules, documentation provided, and interviews with youth and staff. 7146 Kern PROB James G. Bowles Youth Detention Facility JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 35 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 The administrator/manager may suspend, for a period not 1710 Recreation, Programs, and Exercise to exceed 24 hours, access to recreation and programs. The administrator/manager shall document the reasons Procedure Statement why suspension of recreation and programs occurs. ☒ ☐ ☐ It should be noted that at no time during this inspection cycle did the facility Administrator suspended youth access to recreation or programs. 1372 RELIGIOUS PROGRAM 1715 Religious Program The facility administrator shall provide access to religious Review of the daily schedule revealed that services and/or religious counseling at least once each ☒ ☐ ☐ youth can participate in alternative week. Attendance shall be voluntary. A youth shall be programming during the scheduled religious allowed to participate in an activity outside of their room if program time. he/she elects not to participate in religious programs. Religious programs shall provide for: (a) opportunity for religious services and practices; ☒ ☐ ☐ 1715 Religious Program – Procedure statement (b) availability of clergy; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ 1715 Religious Program – Procedure statement (c) availability of religious diets. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1715 Religious Program – Procedure statement 1373 WORK PROGRAM 1720 Work program The facility administrator shall develop policies and At the time of the inspection, work programs procedures regarding the fair and consistent assignment were not offered to YDA youths. of youth to work programs. Work assigned to a youth shall ☒ ☐ ☐ be meaningful, constructive and related to vocational training or increasing a youth's sense of responsibility. Work programs shall not be imposed as a disciplinary measure 1374 VISITING 1725 Visiting The facility administrator shall develop and implement Review of policy and procedures and YDC written policies and procedures for visiting, that include visitation logs revealed compliance with this provisions for special visits. Youth shall be allowed to regulation. receive visits by parents, guardians or persons standing ☒ ☐ ☐ in loco parentis, and children of youth. Other family members, such as grandparents and siblings, and supportive adults, may be allowed to visit with the approval of the facility administrator or designee, and in conjunction with the youth’s case plan or in the best interest of the youth. All visits shall occur at reasonable times, subject only to 1725 Visiting- Procedure the limitations necessary to maintain order and security. Visitation shall not be denied solely based on the visitor’s criminal history. The staff shall determine in each case, whether the visitor’s criminal history represents a risk to ☒ ☐ ☐ the safety of youth or staff in the facility. Any denial of visitation or limitation on visitations shall be communicated to the youth, person denied and facility administrator. Opportunity for visitation shall be a minimum of two hours 1725 Visiting- Procedure per week. Visits may be supervised, but conversations ☒ ☐ ☐ shall not be monitored unless there is a security or safety need. 7146 Kern PROB James G. Bowles Youth Detention Facility JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 36 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 Provisions for special visits, in addition to the two-hour 1725 Visiting- Procedure minimum and/or outside of the regular visiting hours, shall be accommodated as necessary and within the discretion of the facility administrator or designee. Family therapy ☒ ☐ ☐ and professional visits shall be accommodated outside the provisions of this regulation. Facilities may provide visitation opportunities outside of normal visiting hours to accommodate special visits. The facility may provide access to technology as an 1725 Visiting- Procedure alternative, but not as a replacement, to in-person visiting. ☒ ☐ ☐ Zoom visits are offered to youth, but not as a replacement for in-person visits. 1375 CORRESPONDENCE 1730 Correspondence The facility administrator shall develop and implement 1730 Correspondence- Policy statement written policies and procedures for correspondence which ☒ ☐ ☐ provide that: Staff and youth were interviewed, as well as (a) there is no limitation on the volume of mail that youth review of policy and procedures revealed may send or receive; compliance with this regulation. (b) youth may send two letters per week postage free; ☒ ☐ ☐ 1730 Correspondence- Policy statement (c) youth may correspond confidentially with state and 1730 Correspondence- Policy statement 4 federal courts, any member of the State Bar or holder of public office, and the Board; however, authorized facility ☒ ☐ ☐ staff may open and inspect such mail only to search for contraband and in the presence of the youth; and, (d) incoming and outgoing mail, other than that described 1730 Correspondence- Policy statement 2 in (c), may be read by staff only when there is reasonable ☒ ☐ ☐ and 3 cause to believe facility safety and security, public safety, or youth safety is jeopardized. 1376 TELEPHONE ACCESS 1735 Telephone Access 7B The administrator of each juvenile facility shall develop ☒ ☐ ☐ Interviews of youth and staff revealed and implement written policies and procedures to provide compliance with this regulation. youth with access to telephone communications. 1377 ACCESS TO LEGAL SERVICES 1740 Access to Legal Services The facility administrator shall develop written procedures 1740 Access to Legal Services- Purpose 1 to ensure the right of youth to have access to the courts ☒ ☐ ☐ and legal services. Such access shall include: Interviews of youth and staff revealed (a) access, upon request by the youth, to licensed compliance with this regulation. attorneys and their authorized representatives; (b) provision for confidential consultation with attorneys; ☒ ☐ ☐ 1740 Access to Legal Services- Purpose 2 and, (c) unlimited postage free, legal correspondence and ☒ ☐ ☐ 1740 Access to Legal Services- Purpose 3 cost-free telephone access as appropriate. 7146 Kern PROB James G. Bowles Youth Detention Facility JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 37 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1390 DISCIPLINE 1800 Discipline- Policy statement The facility administrator shall develop and implement Review of policy and procedures and written policies and procedures for the discipline of youth documentation revealed compliance with this that shall promote acceptable behavior; including the use regulation. of positive behavior interventions and supports. Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ shall be imposed at the least restrictive level which promotes the desired behavior and shall not include corporal punishment, group punishment, physical or psychological degradation. Deprivation of the following is not permitted: (a) bed and bedding; ☒ ☐ ☐ 1800 Discipline- Policy statement 1 (b) daily shower, access to drinking fountain, toilet and ☒ ☐ ☐ 1800 Discipline- Policy statement 2 personal hygiene items, and clean clothing; (c) full nutrition; ☒ ☐ ☐ 1800 Discipline- Policy statement 3 (d) contact with parent or attorney; ☒ ☐ ☐ 1800 Discipline- Policy statement 4 (e) exercise; ☒ ☐ ☐ 1800 Discipline- Policy statement 10 (f) medical services and counseling; ☒ ☐ ☐ 1800 Discipline- Policy statement 6 (g) religious services; ☒ ☐ ☐ 1800 Discipline- Policy statement 5 (h) clean and sanitary living conditions; ☒ ☐ ☐ 1800 Discipline- Policy statement 7 (i) the right to send and receive mail; ☒ ☐ ☐ 1800 Discipline- Policy statement 8 (j) education; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ 1800 Discipline- Policy statement 9 (k) rehabilitative programming. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1800 Discipline- Policy statement 11 The facility administrator shall establish rules of conduct 1800 Discipline- Policy statement and disciplinary penalties to guide the conduct of youth. Such rules and penalties shall include both major violations and minor violations, be stated simply and ☒ ☐ ☐ affirmatively, and be made available to all youth. Provision shall be made to provide accessible information to youth with disabilities, limited English proficiency, or limited literacy. 1391 DISCIPLINE PROCESS 1805 Discipline Process The facility administrator shall develop and implement 1805 Discipline Process- Procedure written policies and procedures for the administration of ☒ ☐ ☐ statement discipline which shall include, but not be limited to: (a) designation of personnel authorized to impose Review of policy and procedures and discipline for violation of rules; documentation revealed compliance with this regulation. (b) prohibiting discipline to be delegated to any youth; ☒ ☐ ☐ 1805 Discipline Process- Procedure statement (c) definition of major and minor rule violations and their ☒ ☐ ☐ 1805 Discipline Process- Procedure consequences, and due process requirements; statement (d) trauma-informed approaches and positive behavior ☒ ☐ ☐ 1805 Discipline Process- Procedure interventions; statement (e) minor rule violations may be handled informally by 1805 Discipline Process- Procedure counseling, advising the youth of expected conduct statement imposing a minor consequence. Discipline shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ accompanied by written documentation and a policy of review and appeal to a supervisor; and, 7146 Kern PROB James G. Bowles Youth Detention Facility JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 38 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (f) major rule violations and the discipline process shall 1810 Due process be documented and require the following: (1) written notice of violation prior to a hearing; 1810 Due process- Elements of due process are as follows: 1 ☒ ☐ ☐ We reviewed ten (10) Notification of Major Corrective Action (NOMCA) forms from YDC. Review of policy and procedures and documentation revealed compliance with this regulation. (2) accommodations provided to youth with 1810 Due process- Elements of due process disabilities, limited literacy, and English language ☒ ☐ ☐ are as follows: 2 learners; (3) hearing by a person who is not a party to the ☒ ☐ ☐ 1810 Due process- Elements of due process incident; are as follows: 3 (4) opportunity for the youth to be heard, present ☒ ☐ ☐ 1810 Due process- Elements of due process evidence and testimony; are as follows: 4 (5) provision for youth to be assisted by staff in the ☒ ☐ ☐ 1810 Due process- Elements of due process hearing process; are as follows: 5 (6) provision for administrative review. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1810 Due process- Elements of due process are as follows: 7 (g) violations that result in a removal from camp or 1805 Discipline Process- Procedure commitment program, but not a return to court, will follow ☒ ☐ ☐ statement the due process provisions in subsection (e) above. 1410 MANAGEMENT OF COMMUNICABLE 1910 Management of Communicable DISEASES. Diseases The health administrator/responsible physician, in Review of the policy and procedure manual cooperation with the facility administrator and the local ☒ ☐ ☐ revealed compliance with this regulation. health officer, shall develop written policies and procedures to address the identification, treatment, control and follow-up management of communicable diseases. The policies and procedures shall address, but not be limited to: 1910 Management of Communicable (a) Intake health screening procedures; ☒ ☐ ☐ Diseases- Procedure 1910 Management of Communicable (b) Identification of relevant symptoms; ☒ ☐ ☐ Diseases- Procedure 1910 Management of Communicable ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) Referral for medical evaluation; Diseases- Procedure 1910 Management of Communicable (d) Treatment responsibilities during detention; ☒ ☐ ☐ Diseases- Procedure 1910 Management of Communicable (e) Coordination with public and private community- ☒ ☐ ☐ Diseases- Procedure based resources for follow-up treatment; 1910 Management of Communicable (f) Applicable reporting requirements; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ Diseases- Procedure 7146 Kern PROB James G. Bowles Youth Detention Facility JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 39 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1910 Management of Communicable (g) Strategies for handling disease outbreaks. ☒ ☐ ☐ Diseases- Procedure The policies and procedures shall be updated as 1910 Management of Communicable necessary to reflect communicable disease priorities ☒ ☐ ☐ Diseases- Procedure identified by the local health officer and currently recommended public health interventions. 1433 REQUESTS FOR HEALTH CARE SERVICES 1933 Request for Health Care Services The health administrator, in cooperation with the facility Review of the policy and procedure manual administrator, shall develop policy and procedures to revealed compliance with this regulation. establish a daily routine for youth to convey requests for ☒ ☐ ☐ emergency and non-emergency medical, dental and It should be noted that a medical locked box behavioral/mental health care services. for youth to confidentially request medical or behavioral health services is located within each housing unit. 1480 STANDARD FACILTY CLOTHING ISSUE 2110 Clothing – Clothing Issue The youth’s personal clothing, undergarments and Review of the policy and procedure manual footwear may be substituted for the institutional clothing ☒ ☐ ☐ revealed compliance with this regulation. and footwear specified in this regulation. The facility has the primary responsibility to provide clothing and footwear. Clothing provisions shall ensure that: (a) Clothing is clean, reasonably fitted, durable, easily ☒ ☐ ☐ 2110 Clothing – Clothing Issue laundered, in good repair, and free of holes and tears. (b) The standard issue of climatically suitable clothing 2110 Clothing – Clothing Issue #2 for youth shall consist of but not be limited to: ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) Socks and serviceable footwear; (2) Outer garments; ☒ ☐ ☐ 2110 Clothing – Clothing Issue (3) New non-disposable underwear which shall ☒ ☐ ☐ 2110 Clothing – Clothing Issue remain with the youth throughout their stay, and; (4) Undergarments, that are freshly laundered and ☒ ☐ ☐ 2110 Clothing – Clothing Issue free of stains, including tee shirts and bras. (c) Clothing is laundered at the temperature required by 2110 Clothing – Laundry local ordinances for the commercial laundries and dried ☒ ☐ ☐ completely in a mechanical dryer or other laundry method approved by the local health officer. (d) Suitable clothing is issued to pregnant youth. ☒ ☐ ☐ 2110 Clothing – Clothing Issue 1482 CLOTHING EXCHANGE 2110 Clothing – Clothing Exchange The facility administrator shall develop and implement Interviews with youth and staff, as well as a written policies and site-specific procedures for the review of the policy and procedure manual, cleaning and scheduled exchange of clothing. Unless ☒ ☐ ☐ revealed compliance with this regulation. work, climatic conditions, or illness necessitates more frequent exchange, outer garments, except for footwear, shall be exchanged at least once each week. Tee shirts, bras, and underwear shall be exchanged daily; youth shall receive their own underwear back at exchange. 7146 Kern PROB James G. Bowles Youth Detention Facility JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 40 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1484 CONTROL OF VERMIN IN YOUTH’S 1600 Intake Procedures PERSONAL CLOTHING Procedures for dealing with Vermin and Eco- There shall be written policies and site-specific Parasite Infested Clothing 1-5 procedures developed and implemented by the facility ☒ ☐ ☐ administrator to control the contamination and/or spread Review of the policy and procedure manual of vermin and ecto-parasites in all youth’s personal revealed compliance with this regulation. clothing. Infested clothing shall be cleaned or stored in a closed container so as to eradicate or stop the spread of the vermin. 1485 ISSUE OF PERSONAL CARE ITEMS 2105 Personal Care – Issuing Personal Care Items There shall be written policies and site-specific procedures developed and implemented by the facility Interviews with youth and staff, as well as a administrator for the availability of personal hygiene ☒ ☐ ☐ review of the policy and procedure manual, items. Each female youth shall be provided with sanitary revealed compliance with this regulation. napkins, panty liners and tampons as requested. Each youth to be held over 24 hours shall be provided with the following personal care items; (a) Toothbrush; ☒ ☐ ☐ 2105 Personal Care – Issuing Personal Care Items (b) Toothpaste; ☒ ☐ ☐ 2105 Personal Care – Issuing Personal Care Items (c) Soap; ☒ ☐ ☐ 2105 Personal Care – Issuing Personal Care Items (d) Comb; ☒ ☐ ☐ 2105 Personal Care – Issuing Personal Care Items (e) Shaving implements; ☒ ☐ ☐ 2105 Personal Care – Issuing Personal Care Items (f) Deodorant; ☒ ☐ ☐ 2105 Personal Care – Issuing Personal Care Items (g) Lotion; ☒ ☐ ☐ 2105 Personal Care – Issuing Personal Care Items (h) Shampoo; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ 2105 Personal Care – Issuing Personal Care Items (i) Post-shower conditioning hair products. ☒ ☐ ☐ 2105 Personal Care – Issuing Personal Care Items Youth shall not be required to share any personal care 2105 Personal Care – Issuing Personal Care items listed in items (a) through (d). Liquid soap provided Items through a common dispenser is permitted. Youth shall not share disposable razors. Double edged safety razors, electric razors, and other shaving instruments ☒ ☐ ☐ capable of breaking the skin, when shared among youth, shall be disinfected between individual uses by the method prescribed by the State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology in Sections 979 and 980, Chapter 9, Title 16, California Code of Regulations. 1486 PERSONAL HYGIENE 2105 Personal Care - Hygiene There shall be written policies and site specific Interviews with youth and staff as well as procedures developed and implemented by the facility review of policy and procedure manual administrator for showering/bathing and brushing of ☒ ☐ ☐ revealed compliance with this regulation. teeth. Youth shall be permitted to shower/bathe up on assignment to a housing unit and on a daily basis thereafter and given an opportunity to brush their teeth after each meal. 7146 Kern PROB James G. Bowles Youth Detention Facility JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 41 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1487 SHAVING 2105 Personal Care - Shaving Youth shall have access to a razor daily, unless their Youth can shave daily if needed. appearance must be maintained for reasons of identification in Court. All youth shall have equal ☒ ☐ ☐ Interviews with youth and staff, as well as a opportunity to shave face and body hair. The facility review of the policy and procedure manual, administrator may suspend this requirement in relation revealed compliance with this regulation. to youth who are considered to be a danger to themselves or others. 1488 HAIR CARE SERVICES 2105 Personal Care – Hair Care Hair care services shall be available in all juvenile Haircare Guidelines 1-5 facilities. Youth shall receive hair care services monthly. Equipment shall be cleaned and disinfected after each Youth are offered haircuts once per month. haircut or procedure, by a method approved by the State Interviews with youth and staff, as well as a ☒ ☐ ☐ Board of Barbering and Cosmetology. review of the policy and procedure manual, revealed compliance with this regulation. We also reviewed YDC Barber invoices from January 2025 to the date of the inspection. 1500 STANDARD BEDDING AND LINEN ISSUE 2100 Personal Hygiene, Clothing, and Linen and 2115 Linen and Mattress Clean laundered, suitable bedding and linens, in good repair, shall be provided for each youth entering a living ☒ ☐ ☐ Interviews with youth and staff, as well as a area who is expected to remain overnight, shall include, review of the policy and procedure manual, but not be limited to: revealed compliance with this regulation. (a) One mattress or mattress-pillow combination which 2100 Personal Hygiene, Clothing, and Linen meets the requirements of Section 1502 of these ☒ ☐ ☐ and 2115 Linen and Mattress regulations; (b) One pillow and a pillow case unless provided for in 2100 Personal Hygiene, Clothing, and Linen (a) above; ☒ ☐ ☐ and 2115 Linen and Mattress 2100 Personal Hygiene, Clothing, and Linen (c) One mattress cover and a sheet or two sheets; ☒ ☐ ☐ and 2115 Linen and Mattress 2100 Personal Hygiene, Clothing, and Linen (d) One towel; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ and 2115 Linen and Mattress 2100 Personal Hygiene, Clothing, and Linen ☒ ☐ ☐ (e) One blanket or more, up on request and 2115 Linen and Mattress 1501 BEDDING LINEN EXCHANGE 2115 Linen and Mattress The facility administrator shall develop and implement Interviews with youth and staff, as well as a site specific written policies and procedures for the review of the policy and procedure manual, scheduled exchange of laundered bedding and linen ☒ ☐ ☐ revealed compliance with this regulation. issued to each youth housed. Washable items such as sheets, mattress covers, pillow cases and towels shall It should be noted written procedures of the be exchanged for clean replacement at least once each scheduled exchanges are posted in each week. housing unit. The covering blanket shall be cleaned or laundered once ☒ ☐ ☐ 2115 Linen and Mattress a month. 7146 Kern PROB James G. Bowles Youth Detention Facility JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 42 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1510 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY AND 2200 Facility Sanitation, Safety, and MAINTENANCE Maintenance The facility administrator shall develop and implement Review of the policy and procedure manual written policies and site-specific procedures for the revealed compliance with this regulation. maintenance of an acceptable level of cleanliness, repair and safety throughout the facility. The plan shall provide for a regular schedule of housekeeping tasks, ☒ ☐ ☐ equipment, including restraint devices, and physical plant maintenance and inspections to identify and correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices in a timely manner. The use of chemicals shall be done in accordance to the product label and Safety Data Sheet which may include the use of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE). 7146 Kern PROB James G. Bowles Youth Detention Facility JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 43 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 REVIEW OF NON-REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS GRANT FUNDING OR CODE REFERENCE YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS JUVENILE PROBATION AND CAMPS FUNDING (JPCF) (Camps Only) The programs/services identified on the JPCF Camp Eligibility Form are being provided at the facility. (Refer ☐ ☒ ☐ to the JPCF Camp Eligibility Form) 7146 Kern PROB James G. Bowles Youth Detention Facility JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 44 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 JUVENILE HALLS, SPECIAL PURPOSE JUVENILE HALLS AND CAMPS Board of State and Community Corrections PROCEDURES CHECKLIST1 BSCC Code: 7152 FACILITY NAME: Pathways Academy (PA) FACILITY TYPE: Camp PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Ryan R. Wegis, Probation Division Director; Marc P. Herrera, Assistant Division Director; Jessica M. LaFebre; Angelica Gonzalez, Youth Service Officer I (YSO I); Kourtney Yockey, Senior Youth Service Officer (SYSO); Ernesto Moron, YSO I; Louie Salas, Supervising Deputy Probation Officer (SDPO); Janelle Davidson, SDPO; Noelia Irvin, Behavioral Health Unit Supervisor; Amanda Thomas, School Principal; FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Craigus Thompson Sr. DATE: June 25, 2025 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1313 COUNTY INSPECTION AND EVALUATION OF All local inspections have been completed for 9B BUILDING AND GROUNDS the 2025-2026 inspection cycle. On an annual basis, or as otherwise required by law, each juvenile facility administrator shall obtain a documented ☒ ☐ ☐ Completed on 5/13/2025 by Michael Jackson, inspection and evaluation from the following: Principal Inspector, Nick Rossiter, and Jorge (a) county building inspector or person designated by the Ruiz, Building Inspectors Specialist. Board of Supervisors to approve building safety; (b) fire authority having jurisdiction, including a fire Completed on 12/18/2024 by Brandon Taylor. 1 c 0B learance as required by Health and Safety Code Section ☒ ☐ ☐ 13146.1(a) and (b); (c) local health officer, inspection in accordance with Environmental completed by Thuan Tieu on 11B Health and Safety Code Section 101045; 1/28/2025. Nutritional completed by Vivien Peralta, Public ☒ ☐ ☐ Health Nurse on 1/28/2025. Medical/Mental Health completed by Vivien Peralta, Public Health Nurse on 1/28/2025. (d) county superintendent of schools on the adequacy of School program evaluation completed by 12B educational services and facilities as required in Section Phillip Menchaca and Joe Hammond of ☒ 1370; ☐ ☐ Fresno County Superintendent of Schools on 1/8/2025. (e) juvenile court as required by Section 209 of the Completed on 2/28/2025 by Presiding Judge 1 W 3B elfare and Institutions Code; and, ☒ ☐ of Juvenile Court Christie Canales-Norris. ☐ 1 This document is intended for use as a tool during the 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. 2 Excerpts from facility policies, procedures, or other reference documents are indicated in italicized text. 7152 Kern PROB Pathways Academy Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 1 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (f) the Juvenile Justice Commission as required by Completed by Robert Kilgore, Commission 14B Section 229 of the Welfare and Institutions Code or Chair, and Commissioners Matthew Branch ☒ Probation Commission as required by Section 240 of the ☐ ☐ and Sandeep Malhi on 2/1/2025. Welfare and Institutions Code. 1320 APPOINTMENT AND QUALIFICATIONS 1100 Staffing and Recruitment 15B Note: Compliance with this section is determined by The elements of this regulation are covered in receipt of the Chief Probation Officer’s certification letter Chief William Dickinson's letter, dated confirming that all elements of regulation are met. 3/4/2025. (a) Appointment ☒ ☐ ☐ In each juvenile facility there shall be a superintendent, 1100 Staffing and Recruitment director or facility manager in charge of its program and employees. Such superintendent, director, facility Qualifications 1-4 manager and other employees of the facility shall be appointed by the facility administrator pursuant to applicable provisions of law. (b) Employee Qualifications 1100 Staffing and Recruitment Each facility shall: (1) recruit and hire employees who possess Qualifications 1 ☒ knowledge, skills and abilities appropriate to their job ☐ ☐ classification and duties in accordance with applicable civil service or merit system rules; (2) require a medical evaluation and physical 1100 Staffing and Recruitment examination including tuberculosis screening test and evaluation for immunity to contagious illnesses of ☒ Qualifications 2 ☐ ☐ childhood (i.e., diphtheria, rubeola, rubella, and mumps); 1100 Staffing and Recruitment (3) adhere to the minimum standards for the selection and training requirements adopted by the Board ☒ ☐ ☐ Qualifications 5 pursuant to Section 6035 of the Penal Code; and (4) conduct a criminal records review, on each new 1100 Staffing and Recruitment employee, and psychological examination in ☒ accordance with Section 1031 of the Government ☐ ☐ Qualifications 3-4 Code. (c) Contract personnel, volunteers, and other non- 1100 Staffing and Recruitment employees of the facility, who may be present at the facility, shall have such clearance and qualifications as Qualifications ☒ may be required by law, and their presence at the facility ☐ ☐ shall be subject to the approval and control of the facility manager. 7152 Kern PROB Pathways Academy Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 2 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1321 STAFFING 1205 Staffing and Scheduling Procedures Each juvenile facility shall: Policy Statement (a) have an adequate number of personnel sufficient to carry out the overall facility operation and its We reviewed a variety of documents including programming, to provide for safety and security of youth safety check records, grievances, disciplinary and staff, and meet established standards and actions, and incident reports. Also reviewed regulations; February and April 2025 staffing schedules for the facility. Review of these documents, as well as the policy and procedure manuals, revealed compliance with this regulation. At the time of the inspection, the Youth Detention Center (YDC) staffing consisted of: • 1 Probation Division Director (PDD) ☒ • 2 Assistant Probation Division ☐ ☐ Director (APDD) • 7 Senior Deputy Probation Officer/Duty Supervisor (SDPO III) • 6 Deputy Probation I/II • 20 Senior Youth Service Officers (SYSO) • 63 Youth Service Officers I/II (YSOs) • 8 Re-Entry, ADA, Programming (RAP) Officers • 10 Extra-help staff The facility walkthrough, as well as interviews with the staff, revealed that the facility has adequate staffing to carry out the overall facility operations. (b) ensure that no required services shall be denied 1205 Staffing and Scheduling Procedures because of insufficient numbers of staff on duty absent ☒ ☐ ☐ exigent circumstances; (c) have a sufficient number of supervisory level staff to 1205 Staffing and Scheduling Procedures ensure adequate supervision of all staff members; Policy 1 ☒ ☐ ☐ The Duty Supervisor is identified on the daily shift rosters. (d) have a clearly identified person on duty at all times 1205 Staffing and Scheduling Procedures who is responsible for operations and activities and has completed the Juvenile Corrections Officer Core Course Policy 2 and PC 832 training; ☒ A Duty Supervisor is assigned to each shift. In ☐ ☐ the Duty Supervisor’s absence, a trained YSO III/DPO III officer is identified on the roster and assumes the Duty Supervisor’s role. 7152 Kern PROB Pathways Academy Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 3 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (e) have at least one staff member present on each living 1205 Staffing and Scheduling Procedures unit whenever there are youth in the living unit; Policy 3 ☒ ☐ ☐ According to the policy and procedure manual, staff are always present in occupied housing units. (f) have sufficient food service personnel relative to the At the time of the inspection, the food service number and security of living units, including staff qualified staffing consisted of one Senior Cook and two and available to: plan menus meeting nutritional Youth Service Officer Cooks. requirements of youth; provide kitchen supervision; direct ☒ food preparation and servings; conduct related training ☐ ☐ Walkthrough and interviews with staff and programs for culinary staff; and maintain necessary youth revealed that adequate kitchen staff are records; or, a facility may serve food that meets nutritional present. standards prepared by an outside source; (g) have sufficient administrative, clerical, recreational, Adequate support staff are present and youth medical, dental, mental health, building maintenance, supervision staff are not distracted by support transportation, control room, facility security and other duties. support staff for the efficient management of the facility, and to ensure that youth supervision staff shall not be diverted from supervising youth; and, At the time of the inspection, the facility had: ☒ ☐ ☐ • 1 Senior Officer Services Specialist • 2 JC CUST • 2 Officer Services Specialist • 1 YDC Facility Maintenance Worker • 1 Warehouse Supervisor • 1 YSO Support Services. (h) assign sufficient youth supervision staff to provide Daily schedules and unit logbooks were continuous wide awake supervision of youth, subject to reviewed to verify compliance with this temporary variations in staff assignments to meet special ☒ regulation. ☐ ☐ program needs. Staffing shall be in compliance with a minimum youth-staff ratio for the following facility types: (1) Juvenile Halls Not Applicable (A) during the hours that youth are awake, one ☐ ☒ wide-awake youth supervision staff member on ☐ duty for each 10 youth in detention; (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. 7152 Kern PROB Pathways Academy Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 4 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (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. (2) Special Purpose Juvenile Halls Not Applicable (A) during hours that youth are awake, one wide- ☒ awake youth supervision staff member on duty for ☐ ☐ each 10 youth in detention; (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. (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 1205 Staffing and Scheduling Procedures (A) during the hours that youth are awake, one wide-awake youth supervision staff member on Procedure Statement duty for each 15 youth in the camp population; ☒ ☐ The PA population at the time of the inspection ☐ was 16 female youths. Review of documentation revealed staffing ratios are met at all times. (B) during the hours that youth are confined to their 1205 Staffing and Scheduling Procedures room for the purpose of sleeping, one wide-awake youth supervision staff member on duty for each 30 Procedure Statement youth present in the facility; A minimum of two (2) staff are scheduled for ☒ ☐ ☐ each housing unit, and a minimum of 1 Rover/SYSO for each housing unit. Review of daily schedules revealed compliance with this regulation. (C) at least two wide-awake youth supervision staff 1205 Staffing and Scheduling Procedures members on duty at all times, regardless of the number of youth in residence, unless Procedure Statement arrangements have been made for backup support ☒ ☐ ☐ services which allow for immediate response to Review of daily schedules revealed emergencies; compliance with this regulation. 7152 Kern PROB Pathways Academy Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 5 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (D) at least one youth supervision staff member on 1205 Staffing and Scheduling Procedures duty who is the same gender as youth housed in the facility; Policy 4 ☒ ☐ ☐ Review of daily schedules revealed compliance with this regulation. (E) in addition to the minimum staff to youth ratio 1205 Staffing and Scheduling Procedures required in (h)(3)(A)-(B), consideration shall be given to the size, design, and location of the camp; It should be noted that the Youth Detention types of youth committed to the camp; and the ☒ ☐ Center (YDC) houses PA, YDC-JH, and FTR ☐ function of the camp in determining the level of youth on the same campus but within different supervision necessary to maintain the safety and housing units. welfare of youth and staff; (F) personnel with primary responsibility for other 1205 Staffing and Scheduling Procedures duties such as administration, supervision of personnel, academic or trade instruction, clerical, ☒ ☐ Staffing personnel listed within this regulation ☐ farm, forestry, kitchen or maintenance shall not be are not considered youth supervision staff. classified as youth supervision staff positions. 1322 YOUTH SUPERVISION STAFF ORIENTATION 1400 Training Policies and 1405 Child/Youth AND TRAINING Supervision Staff Training (a) Prior to assuming any responsibilities each youth ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure 1 supervision staff member shall be properly oriented to their duties, including: (1) youth supervision duties; 1400 Training Policies and 1405 Child/Youth Supervision Staff Training (2) scope of decisions they shall make; ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure 2 1400 Training Policies and 1405 Child/Youth Supervision Staff Training (3) the identity of their supervisor; ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure 3 (4) the identity of persons who are responsible to 1400 Training Policies and 1405 Child/Youth them; Supervision Staff Training ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure 4 (5) persons to contact for decisions that are beyond 1400 Training Policies and 1405 Child/Youth their responsibility; and Supervision Staff Training ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure 5 (6) ethical responsibilities. 1400 Training Policies and 1405 Child/Youth Supervision Staff Training ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure 6 (b) Prior to assuming any responsibility for the supervision 1400 Training Policies and 1405 Child/Youth of youth, each youth supervision staff member shall Supervision Staff Training receive a minimum of 40 hours of facility-specific orientation, including: Juvenile Hall Administrative Manual Review (1) individual and group supervision techniques; Topics 1 ☒ ☐ ☐ All new full-time and extra-help employees receive 80 hours of Introductory Training. This far exceeds the minimum required 40 hours of training for this regulation. 7152 Kern PROB Pathways Academy Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 6 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1400 Training Policies and 1405 Child/Youth (2) regulations and policies relating to discipline and Supervision Staff Training rights of youth pursuant to law and the provisions of ☒ ☐ ☐ this chapter; Juvenile Hall Administrative Manual Review Topics 2 1400 Training Policies and 1405 Child/Youth Supervision Staff Training (3) basic health, sanitation and safety measures; ☒ ☐ ☐ Juvenile Hall Administrative Manual Review Topics 3 1400 Training Policies and 1405 Child/Youth Supervision Staff Training (4) suicide prevention and response to suicide ☒ attempts ☐ ☐ Juvenile Hall Administrative Manual Review Topics 5 1400 Training Policies and 1405 Child/Youth Supervision Staff Training (5) policies regarding use of force, de-escalation All facility staff participate in annual Defensive techniques, chemical agents, mechanical and ☒ ☐ ☐ Tactics training. physical restraints; Juvenile Hall Administrative Manual Review Topics 4 1400 Training Policies and 1405 Child/Youth Supervision Staff Training (6) review of policies and procedures referencing ☒ trauma and trauma-informed approaches; ☐ ☐ Juvenile Hall Administrative Manual Review Topics 14 1400 Training Policies and 1405 Child/Youth Supervision Staff Training (7) procedures to follow in the event of emergencies; ☒ ☐ ☐ Juvenile Hall Administrative Manual Review Topics 6 1400 Training Policies and 1405 Child/Youth Supervision Staff Training (8) routine security measures, including facility ☒ perimeter and grounds; ☐ ☐ Juvenile Hall Administrative Manual Review Topics 7 1400 Training Policies and 1405 Child/Youth Supervision Staff Training (9) crisis intervention and mental health referrals to All use-of-force incidents are referred to the ☒ mental health services; ☐ ☐ Mental Health staff. Juvenile Hall Administrative Manual Review Topics 15 1400 Training Policies and 1405 Child/Youth Supervision Staff Training (10) documentation; and ☒ ☐ ☐ Juvenile Hall Administrative Manual Review Topics 16 1400 Training Policies and 1405 Child/Youth Supervision Staff Training (11) fire/life safety training ☒ ☐ ☐ Juvenile Hall Administrative Manual Review Topics 17 7152 Kern PROB Pathways Academy Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 7 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (c) Prior to assuming sole supervision of youth, each 1400 Training Policies and 1405 Child/Youth youth supervision staff member shall successfully Supervision Staff Training complete the requirements of the Juvenile Corrections Officer Core Course pursuant to Penal Code Section Review of training documentation revealed ☒ 6035. ☐ ☐ compliance with this regulation. Juvenile Hall Administrative Manual Review Topics (d) Prior to exercising the powers of a peace officer youth 1400 Training Policies and 1405 Child/Youth supervision staff shall successfully complete training Supervision Staff Training pursuant to Section 830 et seq. of the Penal Code. ☒ ☐ ☐ Juvenile Hall Administrative Manual Review Topics 4 1323 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY 1410 Fire and Life Safety Plan Whenever there is a youth in a juvenile facility, there shall On-site review indicates that all youth be at least one wide awake person on duty at all times ☒ supervisory staff receive site-specific life who meets the training standards established by the ☐ ☐ safety training during orientation. Also, all full- Board for general fire and life safety which relate time employees receive fire and safety training specifically to the facility. in juvenile CORE. 1324 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL 1000 Policy and Procedure Manual All facility administrators shall develop, publish, and The County of Kern Juvenile Detention Facility implement a manual of written policies and procedures Policy, Procedures, and Operations Manual that address, at a minimum, all regulations that are was provided prior to the on-site inspection. applicable to the facility. Such a manual shall be made The manual was administratively reviewed by available to all employees, reviewed by all employees, ☒ ☐ ☐ Ryan Wegis, Probation Division Director, on and shall be administratively reviewed at a minimum 9/24/2024. every two years, and updated, as necessary. Those records relating to the standards and requirements set forth in these regulations shall be accessible to the Board on request. The manual shall include: (a) table of organization, including channels of 1100 Staffing and Recruitment- Organizational communications and a description of job classifications; Chart ☒ 1105 Managers and Supervisors ☐ ☐ 1110 Line Staff Positions 1115 Service Staff Positions 1120 Office Staff Positions (b) responsibility of the probation department, purpose of 1000 Policy and Procedure Manual (b) programs, relationship to the juvenile court, the Juvenile Justice/Delinquency Prevention Commission or ☒ Probation Committee, probation staff, school personnel ☐ ☐ and other agencies that are involved in juvenile facility programs; (c) responsibilities of all employees; 1105 Managers and Supervisors 1110 Line Staff Positions ☒ ☐ ☐ 1115 Service Staff Positions 1120 Office Staff Positions (d) initial orientation and training program for employees; ☒ 1000 Policy and Procedure Manual (d) ☐ ☐ (e) initial orientation, including safety and security issues 1000 Policy and Procedure Manual (e) and anti-discrimination policies, for support staff, contract ☒ employees, school, mental/behavioral health and medical ☐ ☐ staff, program providers and volunteers; 7152 Kern PROB Pathways Academy Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 8 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (f) maintenance of record-keeping, statistics and 1000 Policy and Procedure Manual (f)1 communication system to ensure: ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) efficient operation of the juvenile facility; (2) legal and proper care of youth; ☒ 1000 Policy and Procedure Manual (f)2 ☐ ☐ (3) maintenance of individual youth's records; ☒ 1000 Policy and Procedure Manual (f)3 ☐ ☐ (4) supply of information to the juvenile court and 1000 Policy and Procedure Manual (f)4 ☒ those authorized by the court or by the law; and, ☐ ☐ (5) release of information regarding youth. ☒ 1000 Policy and Procedure Manual (f)5 ☐ ☐ (g) ethical responsibilities; ☒ 1000 Policy and Procedure Manual (g) ☐ ☐ (h) trauma-informed approaches; ☒ 1000 Policy and Procedure Manual (h) ☐ ☐ (i) culturally responsive approaches; ☒ 1000 Policy and Procedure Manual (i) ☐ ☐ (j) gender responsive approaches; ☒ 1000 Policy and Procedure Manual (j) ☐ ☐ (k) a non-discrimination provision that provides that all 1000 Policy and Procedure Manual (k) youth within the facility shall have fair and equal access to all available services, placement, care, treatment, and benefits, and provides that no person shall be subject to discrimination or harassment on the basis of actual or perceived race, ethnic group identification, ancestry, ☒ ☐ ☐ national origin, immigration status, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, mental or physical disability, or HIV status, including restrictive housing or classification decisions based solely on any of the above mentioned categories; (l) storage and maintenance requirements for any 1000 Policy and Procedure Manual (l) chemical agents related security devices, and weapons ☒ ☐ ☐ and ammunition, where applicable; (m) establishment of procedures for collection of Medi- 1000 Policy and Procedure Manual (m) Cal eligibility information and enrollment of eligible youth; ☒ ☐ ☐ and, (n) establishment of a policy that prohibits all forms of 1000 Policy and Procedure Manual (n) sexual abuse, sexual assault and sexual harassment. The policy shall include an approach to preventing, detecting and responding to such conduct and any ☒ ☐ ☐ retaliation for reporting such conduct, as well as a provision for reporting such conduct by youth, staff or a third party. 1325 FIRE SAFETY PLAN 1502 Fire and Life Safety Plan The facility administrator shall consult with the local fire department having jurisdiction over the facility, or with the State Fire Marshal, in developing a plan for fire safety ☒ ☐ ☐ which shall include, but not be limited to: (a) a fire prevention plan to be included as part of the manual of policy and procedures; (b) monthly fire and life safety inspections by facility staff We reviewed monthly and fire safety with two-year retention of the inspection record; inspections from January 2025 to the date of ☒ ☐ ☐ our inspection. All inspections were completed and verified during this inspection. (c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and Completed on 12/18/2024 by Brandon Taylor. ☒ Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b); ☐ ☐ 7152 Kern PROB Pathways Academy Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 9 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (d) an evacuation plan; 1505.1 Emergency Procedure Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ Basic Evacuation Procedures for All Units (e) documented fire drills not less than quarterly; PA continues to exceed this regulation by conducting fire drills monthly rather than ☒ ☐ ☐ quarterly. All fire drills were completed and verified during this inspection. (f) a written plan for the emergency housing of youth in 1505.1 Emergency Procedure Plan ☒ the case of fire; and, ☐ ☐ (g) development of a fire suppression pre-plan in 1502 Fire and Life Safety Plan ☒ cooperation with the local fire department. ☐ ☐ Fire Suppression Pre-Plan 1326 SECURITY REVIEW 1455 Security Each facility administrator shall develop policies and Most recent review: September 10, 2024, procedures to annually review, evaluate, and document ☒ ☐ ☐ completed by Probation Division Director security of the facility. The review and evaluation shall Ryan Wegis. include internal and external security, including, but not limited to, key control, equipment, and staff training. 1327 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES 1505 Emergency Procedures 0B The facility administrator shall develop facility-specific policies and procedures for emergencies that shall ☒ ☐ ☐ 1520 Escape include, but not be limited to: (a) escape, disturbances, and the taking of hostages; 1510 Riot-Civil Disturbance (b) civil disturbance, active shooter and terrorist attack; ☒ ☐ ☐ 1509 Active Shooter and Terrorist Attack (c) fire and natural disasters; ☒ 1502 Fire ☐ ☐ 1505 Emergency Procedure (d) periodic testing of emergency equipment; ☒ ☐ ☐ Testing of Emergency Equipment 1505 Emergency Procedure (e) emergency evacuation of the facility; and ☒ ☐ ☐ Emergency/Disaster Evacuation Drills Per memo by Ryan Wegis, Probation Division (f) a program to provide all youth supervision staff with Director, dated 9/10/2024, all staff completed ☒ an annual review of emergency procedures. ☐ ☐ an annual review of the facility emergency procedures. 1328 SAFETY CHECKS 1465 Safety and Youth Safety/Room Checks 1B The facility administrator shall develop and implement We reviewed PA safety checks for the months policy and procedures that provide for direct visual of February and April 2025. PA continues to observation of youth at a minimum of every 15 minutes, exceed this regulation by requiring visual at random or varied intervals during hours when youth checks of each youth every 15 minutes when are asleep or when youth are in their rooms, confined in a youth is on his bunk in the dormitory. Review holding cells or confined to their bed in a dormitory. of safety check documents, policy and Supervision is not replaced, but may be supplemented procedure manual reveals compliance with by, an audio/visual electronic surveillance system this regulation. Review of safety checks also designed to detect overt, aggressive or assaultive ☒ ☐ ☐ revealed they are being completed at random behavior and to summon aid in emergencies. All safety or varied intervals throughout each shift. checks shall be documented with the actual time the check is completed. We also reviewed live real-time safety checks at PA during the inspection walkthrough of the facility. All safety checks reviewed were in compliance with this regulation. 7152 Kern PROB Pathways Academy Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 10 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1329 SUICIDE PREVENTION PLAN 1523 Suicide Prevention Plan and Procedures 2B The facility administrator, in collaboration with the At the time of the inspection, PA didn’t have a healthcare and behavioral/mental health administrators, youth who had been placed on a suicide shall plan and implement written policies and prevention plan. Review of the policy and procedures which delineate a Suicide Prevention Plan. ☒ ☐ ☐ procedure manual revealed compliance with The plan shall consider the needs of youth experiencing this regulation. past or current trauma. Suicide prevention responses shall be respectful and in the least invasive manner consistent with the level of suicide risk. The plan shall include the following elements: (a) Suicide prevention training as required in Section Youth supervision staff receive suicide 1322, Youth Supervision Staff Orientation, and Training prevention training as part of their initial ☒ and the Juvenile Corrections Officer Core Course. ☐ ☐ orientation and through the Juvenile Correctional Core training. (b) Screening, Identification Assessment and Youth Supervision staff (Intake officer) Precautionary Protocols administers the MAYSI questionnaire on each ☒ (1) All youth shall be screened for risk of suicide at ☐ ☐ youth booked into the facility. intake and as needed during detention. (2) All youth supervision staff who perform intake All Intake Officers are trained to administer the processes shall be trained in screening youth for risk ☒ MAYSI. ☐ ☐ of suicide. (3) All youth who have been identified during the 1523 Suicide Prevention Plan and Procedures intake screening process to be at risk of suicide shall ☒ be referred to behavioral/mental health staff for a ☐ ☐ Procedure statement suicide risk assessment. (4) Precautionary protocols shall be developed to 1523 Suicide Prevention Plan and Procedures ensure the youth’s safety pending the ☒ ☐ ☐ behavioral/mental health assessment. Procedure statement (c) Referral process to behavioral/mental health staff for 1523 Suicide Prevention Plan and Procedures assessment and/or services. ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure statement (d) Procedures for monitoring of youth identified at risk 1523 Suicide Prevention Plan and Procedures for suicide. ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy statement (d) (e) Safety Interventions 1523 Suicide Prevention Plan and Procedures (1) Procedures to address intervention protocols for youth identified at risk for suicide which may ☒ Policy statement (e)1a ☐ ☐ include, but are not limited to: (A) Housing consideration (B) Treatment strategies including trauma- 1523 Suicide Prevention Plan and Procedures informed approaches ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy statement (e)1b (2) Procedures to instruct youth supervision staff how 1523 Suicide Prevention Plan and Procedures to respond to youth who exhibit suicidal behaviors. ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy statement (e)2 (f) Communication 1523 Suicide Prevention Plan and Procedures (1) The intake process shall include communication with the arresting officer and family guardians ☒ Policy statement (f)1 ☐ ☐ regarding the youth’s past or present suicidal ideations, behaviors or attempts. (2) Procedures for clear and current information 1523 Suicide Prevention Plan and Procedures sharing about youth at risk for suicide with youth ☒ supervision, healthcare, and behavioral/mental ☐ ☐ Policy statement (f)12 health staff. 7152 Kern PROB Pathways Academy Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 11 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (g) Debriefing of Critical Incidents Related to Suicides or 1523 Suicide Prevention Plan and Procedures Attempts (1) Process for administrative review of the ☒ Policy statement (g)1 ☐ ☐ circumstances and responses proceeding, during and after the critical incident. 1523 Suicide Prevention Plan and Procedures (2) Process for a debriefing event with affected staff. ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy statement (g)2 (3) Process for a debriefing event with affected youth. 1523 Suicide Prevention Plan and Procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy statement (g)3 (h) Documentation 1523 Suicide Prevention Plan and Procedures (1) Documentation processes shall be developed to ☒ ☐ ☐ ensure compliance with this regulation Policy statement (h)1 Youth identified at risk for suicide shall not be denied the 1523 Suicide Prevention Plan and Procedures opportunity to participate in facility programs, services and activities which are available to other non-suicidal Policy statement youth, unless deemed necessary for the safety of the ☒ youth or security of the facility. Any deprivation of ☐ ☐ programs, services or activities for youth at risk of suicide shall be documented and approved by the facility manager. 1340 REPORTING OF LEGAL ACTIONS 1300 Reporting of Legal Actions Each facility shall submit to the Board a letter of notification on each legal action, pertaining to conditions ☒ ☐ ☐ No legal actions reported this inspection cycle. of confinement, filed against persons or legal entities responsible for juvenile facility operation. 1341 DEATH AND SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY 1305 Death, Serious, Illness, or Injury while OF A YOUTH WHILE DETAINED Detained Procedure (1) Death of a Youth. (a) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the No deaths or serious injuries/illnesses health administrator and the behavioral/mental health director, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ reported this inspection cycle. procedures in the event of the death of a youth while 1305 Death, Serious, Illness, or Injury while detained, which include notifications to necessary Detained 1(a) parties, which may include the Juvenile Court, the parent, guardian or person standing in loco parentis and the youth’s attorney of record. (b) The health administrator, in cooperation with the 1305 Death, Serious, Illness, or Injury while facility administrator, shall develop written policies Detained 1(b) and procedures to assure there is a medical and operational review of every in-custody death of a youth. The review team shall include the facility ☒ ☐ ☐ administrator and/or facility manager, the health administrator, the responsible physician and other health care and supervision staff who are relevant to the incident. (c) The administrator of the facility shall provide to 1305 Death, Serious, Illness, or Injury while the Board a copy of the report submitted to the Detained Attorney General under Government Code Section ☒ ☐ ☐ 12525. A copy of the report shall be submitted to the Reporting Requirements Board within 10 calendar days after the death. 7152 Kern PROB Pathways Academy Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 12 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (d) Upon receipt of a report of the death of a youth 1305 Death, Serious, Illness, or Injury while from the administrator, the Board may within 30 Detained calendar days inspect and evaluate the juvenile facility, jail, lockup or court holding facility pursuant to ☒ Review ☐ ☐ the provisions of this subchapter. Any inquiry made by the Board shall be limited to the standards and requirements set forth in these regulations. (2) Serious Illness or Injury of Youth. 1305 Death, Serious, Illness, or Injury while (a) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Detained 2(a) health administrator, shall develop written policies and procedures for the notification to necessary ☒ parties, which may include the Juvenile Court, the ☐ ☐ parent, guardian or person standing in loco parentis and the youth’s attorney of record in the case of a serious illness or injury of a youth. 1342 POPULATION ACCOUNTING 1310 Population Accounting and Juvenile 8B Facility Capacity Each juvenile facility shall submit required population and profile survey reports to the Board within 10 working ☒ ☐ ☐ days after the end of each reporting period, in a format to be provided by the Board. 1343 JUVENILE FACILITY CAPACITY (EXCERPT) 1310 Population Accounting and Juvenile Facility Capacity When the number of youth detained in a living unit of a juvenile facility exceeds its rated capacity for more than ☒ ☐ ☐ PA - 23 total fifteen (15) calendar days in a month, the facility administrator shall provide a crowding report to the Board in a format provided by the Board. 1350 ADMITTANCE PROCEDURES 1600 Admittance Procedure The facility administrator shall develop and implement We reviewed five (5) Youth Intake packets written policies and procedures for admittance of youth from the PA. Review of documentation that emphasize respectful and humane engagement provided, and policy and procedure manual with youth, and reflect that the admission process may ☒ ☐ ☐ revealed compliance with this regulation. be traumatic to youth who may have already experienced trauma. Policies shall be trauma-informed, culturally relevant, and responsive to the language and literacy needs of youth. In addition to the requirements of Sections 1324 and 1430 of these regulations: (a) the admittance process shall include: 1600 Admittance Procedure (1) Access to two free phone calls within one hour of ☒ admittance in accordance with the provisions of ☐ ☐ Procedure statement Welfare and Institution Code Section 627; 1600.3 Admittance Procedure Showers are not offered when the youth is (2) Offer of a shower; ☒ ☐ ☐ transferred from YDC. Youth will shower at the regularly scheduled time. 1600 Admittance Procedure (3) Documented secure storage of personal ☒ belongings; ☐ ☐ Procedure statement 7152 Kern PROB Pathways Academy Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 13 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1600 Admittance Procedure Meals are not offered when the youth is (4) Offer of food upon arrival; ☒ transferred from YDC. Youth will eat at the ☐ ☐ regularly scheduled time. Procedure statement (5) Screening for physical and behavioral health and 1600 Admittance Procedure safety issues, intellectual or developmental ☒ ☐ ☐ disabilities; Policy statement (6) Screening for physical and developmental 1600 Admittance Procedure disabilities in accordance with Sections 1329, 1413, ☒ ☐ ☐ and 1430 of these regulations; Policy statement (7) Contact with Regional Center for the 1600 Admittance Procedure Developmentally Disabled for youth that are suspected of or identified as having a ☒ Policy statement ☐ ☐ developmental disability, pursuant to Section 1413; and, 1600 Admittance Procedure (8) Procedures consistent with Section 1352.5. ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy statement (b) juvenile hall administrators shall establish written 1600 Admittance Procedure criteria for detention that considers the least restrictive ☒ ☐ ☐ environment. Policy statement (c) juvenile camps and post-dispositional programs in 1600 Admittance Procedure juvenile halls shall develop policies and procedures that advise the youth of the estimated length of stay, inform Procedure statement ☒ them of program guidelines and provide written ☐ ☐ screening criteria for inclusion and exclusion from the program. (d) juvenile halls shall develop policies and procedures 1600 Admittance Procedure that advise any committed youth of the estimated length ☒ ☐ ☐ of his/her stay. Procedure statement 1350.5 SCREENING FOR THE RISK OF SEXUAL 1600 Admittance Procedure ABUSE Screening for the Risk of Sexual Abuse The facility administrator shall develop and implement Every youth booked into the juvenile hall written policies and procedures to reduce the risk of receives a screening for the risk of sexual sexual abuse by or upon youth. The policy shall require abuse. However, when a youth is assigned to facility staff to assess each youth within 72 hours of a Camp program, another screening for the admission based on the following information: risk of sexual abuse is completed. (a) Prior sexual victimization or abusiveness; ☒ ☐ ☐ We reviewed five (5) Youth Kern County Human trafficking (HT)/Commercially Sexually Exploited Children (CSEC) forms from PA. Review of documentation provided, and policy and procedure manual revealed compliance with this regulation. (b) Gender nonconforming appearance or manner; or 1600 Admittance Procedure identification as lesbian, gay or bisexual, transgender, Screening for the Risk of Sexual Abuse (b) ☒ queer or intersex, and whether the youth may, therefore, ☐ ☐ be vulnerable to sexual abuse; 1600 Admittance Procedure (c) Current charges and offense history; ☒ ☐ ☐ Screening for the Risk of Sexual Abuse (c) 7152 Kern PROB Pathways Academy Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 14 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1600 Admittance Procedure (d) Age; ☒ ☐ ☐ Screening for the Risk of Sexual Abuse (d) 1600 Admittance Procedure (e) Level of emotional and cognitive development; ☒ ☐ ☐ Screening for the Risk of Sexual Abuse (e) 1600 Admittance Procedure (f) Physical size and stature; ☒ ☐ ☐ Screening for the Risk of Sexual Abuse (f) 1600 Admittance Procedure (g) Mental illness or mental disabilities; ☒ ☐ ☐ Screening for the Risk of Sexual Abuse (g) 1600 Admittance Procedure (h) Intellectual or developmental disabilities; ☒ ☐ ☐ Screening for the Risk of Sexual Abuse (h) 1600 Admittance Procedure (i) Physical disabilities; ☒ ☐ ☐ Screening for the Risk of Sexual Abuse (i) 1600 Admittance Procedure (j) The youth’s perception of vulnerability; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ Screening for the Risk of Sexual Abuse (j) (k) Any other specific information about the individual 1600 Admittance Procedure youth that may indicate heightened needs for Screening for the Risk of Sexual Abuse (k) ☒ supervision, additional safety precautions, or separation ☐ ☐ from certain other youth. Staff shall ascertain this information through 1600 Admittance Procedure conversations with the youth during the admittance Screening for the Risk of Sexual Abuse process, medical and behavioral health screenings; ☒ during classification assessments; and by reviewing ☐ ☐ court records, case files, facility behavioral records, and other relevant documentation from the youth’s files. The facility administrator shall implement appropriate 1600 Admittance Procedure controls on the dissemination of information within the Screening for the Risk of Sexual Abuse facility relative to responses received pursuant to this ☒ assessment in order to ensure that sensitive information ☐ ☐ is not exploited to the youth’s detriment by staff or other youth. 1351 RELEASE PROCEDURES 1615 Release Procedures The facility administrator shall develop and implement We reviewed five (5) Youth Release forms written policies and procedures for release of youth from ☒ from PA. Review of documentation provided, custody which provide for: ☐ ☐ and policy and procedure manual revealed compliance with this regulation. (a) verification of identity/release papers; ☒ 1615 Release Procedures- Policy statement ☐ ☐ (b) return of personal clothing and valuables; ☒ 1615 Release Procedures- Policy statement ☐ ☐ (c) notification to the youth's parents or guardian; ☒ 1615 Release Procedures- Policy statement ☐ ☐ (d) notification to the facility health care provider in 1615 Release Procedures- Policy statement accordance with Sections 1408 and 1437 of these ☒ ☐ ☐ regulations, for coordination with outside agencies; and, (e) notification of school staff; ☒ 1615 Release Procedures- Policy statement ☐ ☐ (f) notification of facility mental health personnel. ☒ 1615 Release Procedures- Policy statement ☐ ☐ The facility administrator shall develop and implement 1615 Release Procedures policies and procedures for post-disposition youth to coordinate the provision of transitional and reentry Procedure- Reentry, ADA, and Program (RAP) ☒ services including, but not limited to, medical and ☐ ☐ Unit Staff assist the youth with their transition behavioral health, education, probation supervision and back to the community. community-based services. 7152 Kern PROB Pathways Academy Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 15 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 The facility administrator shall develop and implement 1615.1 Temporary Releases written policies and procedures for the furlough of youth ☒ ☐ ☐ from custody. 1352 CLASSIFICATION 1605 Classification The facility administrator shall develop and implement We reviewed nine (9) Youth classification written policies and procedures on classification of youth ☒ forms from PA. Review of documentation for the purpose of determining housing placement in the ☐ ☐ provided, and policy and procedure manual facility. revealed compliance with this regulation. Such procedures shall: (a) provide for the safety of the youth, other youth, facility 1605 Classification – Policy statement staff, and the public by placing youth in the appropriate, least restrictive housing and program settings. Housing ☒ ☐ ☐ assignments shall consider the need for single, double or dormitory assignment or location within the dormitory; (b) consider facility populations and physical design of 1605 Classification – Policy statement ☒ the facility; ☐ ☐ (c) provide that a youth shall be classified upon 1605 Classification – Procedure statement admittance to the facility; classification factors shall include, but not be limited to: age, maturity, sophistication, emotional stability, program needs, legal ☒ ☐ ☐ status, public safety considerations, medical/mental health considerations, gender and gender identity of the youth; (d) provide for periodic classification reviews, including 1605 Classification – Policy statement provisions that consider the level of supervision and the ☒ ☐ ☐ youth's behavior while in custody; and, (e) provide that facility staff shall not separate youth from 1605 Classification – Procedure statement the general population or assign youth to a single occupancy room based solely on the youth's actual or perceived race, ethnic group identification, ancestry, national origin, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, ☒ gender identity, gender expression, mental or physical ☐ ☐ disability, or HIV status. This section does not prohibit staff from placing youth in a single occupancy room at the youth's specific request or in accordance with Title 15 regulations regarding separation. (f) facility staff shall not consider lesbian, gay, bisexual, 1605 Classification – Procedure statement transgender, questioning or intersex identification or ☒ status as an indicator of likelihood of being sexually ☐ ☐ abusive. 7152 Kern PROB Pathways Academy Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 16 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1352.5 TRANSGENDER AND INTERSEX YOUTH. 1605.1 Transgender and Intersex Youth 3B The facility administrator shall develop written policies We reviewed five (5) Transgender and and procedures ensuring respectful and equitable Intersex Youth form from PA. Review of treatment of transgender and intersex youth. ☒ ☐ ☐ documentation provided, and policy and The policies shall provide that: procedure manual revealed compliance with this regulation. (a) Facility staff shall respect every youth’s gender 1605.1 Transgender and Intersex Youth identity and shall refer to the youth by the youth’s preferred name and gender pronoun, regardless of the Procedures 3 youth’s legal name. Facilities may prohibit the use of ☒ gang or slang names or names that otherwise ☐ ☐ compromise facility operations as determined by the facility manager or designee, and shall document any decision made on this basis. (b) Facility staff shall permit youth to dress and present 1605.1 Transgender and Intersex Youth themselves in a manner consistent with their gender identity and shall provide youth with the institution’s ☒ Procedures 5 ☐ ☐ clothing and undergarments consistent with their gender identity. (c) Facility staff shall house youth in the unit or room that 1605.1 Transgender and Intersex Youth best meets their individual needs and promotes their safety and well-being. Staff may not automatically house Housing youth according to their external anatomy and shall document the reasons for any decision to house youth ☒ ☐ ☐ in a unit that does not match their gender identity. In making a housing decision, staff shall consider the youth’s preferences, as well as any recommendations from the youth’s health or behavioral health provider. (d) Facility administrators shall ensure that transgender 1605.1 Transgender and Intersex Youth and intersex youth have access to medical and ☒ behavioral health providers qualified to provide care and ☐ ☐ Medical treatment to transgender and intersex youth. (e) Consistent with the facility’s reasonable and 1605.1 Transgender and Intersex Youth necessary security considerations and physical plant, facility staff shall make every effort to ensure the safety Housing ☒ and privacy of transgender and intersex youth when the ☐ ☐ youth are using the bathroom or shower, or dressing or undressing. Facility staff shall not conduct physical searches of any 1605.1 Transgender and Intersex Youth youth for the purpose of determining the youth’s anatomical sex. Whenever feasible, the facility shall ☒ Searches ☐ ☐ respect the youth’s preference regarding the gender of the staff member who conducts any search of the youth. 7152 Kern PROB Pathways Academy Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 17 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1353 ORIENTATION 1610 Orientation The facility administrator shall develop and implement Each youth assigned to a Camp program is written policies and procedures to orient a youth prior to provided with an orientation where rules, placement in a living area. Both written and verbal expectations, and program components are information shall be provided and supplemented with reviewed. We reviewed five (5) Youth video orientation if feasible. Provision shall be made to Orientation packets from PA. Review of provide accessible orientation information to all detained ☒ ☐ ☐ documentation provided, and policy and youth including those with disabilities, limited literacy, or procedure manual revealed compliance with English language learners. this regulation. Orientation shall include information that addresses: Each youth is also provided with a Youth Handbook during the orientation process. (a) facility rules including contraband and searches and 1610 Orientation- Purpose 1 ☒ disciplinary procedures; ☐ ☐ (b) facility’s system of positive behavior interventions 1610 Orientation- Purpose 2 and supports, including behavior expectations, incentives that youth will receive for complying with ☒ ☐ ☐ facility rules, and consequences that may result when youth violate the rules of the facility; (c) age appropriate information that explains the facility’s 1610 Orientation- Purpose 20 policy prohibiting sexual abuse and sexual harassment ☒ and how to report incidents or suspicions of sexual ☐ ☐ abuse or sexual harassment; (d) identification of key staff and their roles; ☒ 1610 Orientation- Purpose 4 ☐ ☐ (e) the existence of the grievance procedure, the steps 1610 Orientation- Purpose 3 that must be taken to use it, the youth’s right to be free ☒ of retaliation for reporting a grievance, and the name of ☐ ☐ the person or position designated to resolve the issue; (f) access to legal services and information on the court 1610 Orientation- Purpose 5 ☒ process; ☐ ☐ (g) access to routine and emergency health and mental 1610 Orientation- Purpose 6 ☒ health care; ☐ ☐ (h) access to education, religious services, and 1610 Orientation- Purpose 7 ☒ recreational activities; ☐ ☐ (i) housing assignments; ☒ 1610 Orientation- Purpose 9 ☐ ☐ (j) opportunity for personal hygiene and daily showers 1610 Orientation- Purpose 10 ☒ including the availability of personal care items ☐ ☐ (k) rules and access to correspondence, visits and 1610 Orientation- Purpose 11 ☒ telephone use; ☐ ☐ (l) availability of reading materials, programming, and 1610 Orientation- Purpose 12 ☒ other activities; ☐ ☐ (m) facility policies on the use of force, use of restraints, 1610 Orientation- Purpose 13 ☒ chemical agents and room confinement; ☐ ☐ (n) immigration legal services; ☒ 1610 Orientation- Purpose 14 ☐ ☐ (o) emergencies including evacuation procedures; ☒ 1610 Orientation- Purpose 15 ☐ ☐ (p) non-discrimination policy and the right to be free from 1610 Orientation- Purpose 16 physical, verbal or sexual abuse and harassment by ☒ ☐ ☐ other youth and staff; (q) availability of services and programs in a language 1610 Orientation- Purpose 17 ☒ other than English if appropriate; ☐ ☐ 7152 Kern PROB Pathways Academy Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 18 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (r) the process for requesting different housing, 1610 Orientation- Purpose 18 ☒ education, programming and work assignments; ☐ ☐ (s) a process for which parents/guardians receive 1610 Orientation- Purpose 19 information regarding the youth’s stay in the facility that at a minimum includes answers to frequently asked ☒ ☐ ☐ questions and provides contact information for the facility, medical, school and mental health; and, (t) a process by which youth may request access to Title 1610 Orientation- Purpose 20 15 Minimum Standards for Juvenile Facilities. Youth are advised of access to Title 15 in the ☒ ☐ ☐ Youth Handbook. Title 15 is available within each housing unit. 1354 SEPARATION 1620 Separation The facility administrator shall develop and implement At the time of the inspection PA didn’t have a written policies and procedures that address: youth who had been placed on a separation ☒ plan. Review of the policy and procedure ☐ ☐ manual revealed compliance with this regulation. (a) separation of youth for reasons that include, but are 1620 Separation- Policy statement not be limited to, medical and mental health conditions, ☒ assaultive behavior, disciplinary consequences and ☐ ☐ protective custody. (b) consideration of positive youth development and 1620 Separation- Policy statement ☒ trauma-informed care. ☐ ☐ (c) separated youth shall not be denied normal privileges 1620 Separation- Policy statement available at the facility, except when necessary to ☒ ☐ ☐ accomplish the objective of separation. (d) when the objective of the separation is discipline, 1620 Separation- Policy statement ☒ Title 15 Section 1390 shall apply. ☐ ☐ (e) when separation results in room confinement, the 1620 Separation- Policy statement separation shall occur in accordance with Welfare and ☒ Institutions Code Section 208.3 and Section 1354.5 of ☐ ☐ these regulations. (f) policies and procedures shall ensure a daily review of 1620 Separation- Review separated youth to determine if separation remains ☒ ☐ ☐ necessary. 7152 Kern PROB Pathways Academy Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 19 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1354.5 ROOM CONFINEMENT 1620.1 Room Confinement 4B (a) The facility administrator shall develop and We reviewed one (1) Room Placement Log implement written policies and procedures addressing form from PA. Review of the documentation the confinement of youth in their room that are consistent provided revealed compliance with this with Welfare and Institutions Code Section 208.3. The regulation. placement of a youth in room confinement shall be accomplished in accordance with the following Review also revealed PA is doing an excellent guidelines: job of documenting the youth’s threatening ☒ ☐ ☐ comments and behaviors while on room confinement as well as documenting the need to extend the youth’s room confinement due to being a threat to the safety and security of the facility. Once a youth discloses, they no longer wish to fight or make threatening statements, they are immediately removed from room confinement. (1) Room confinement shall not be used before other, 1620.1 Room Confinement- Policy statement 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 1620.1 Room Confinement- Policy statement purposes of punishment, coercion, convenience, or ☒ ☐ ☐ retaliation by staff. (3) Room confinement shall not be used to the extent 1620.1 Room Confinement- Policy statement that it compromises the mental and physical health of ☒ ☐ ☐ the youth. (b) A youth may be held up to four hours in room 1620.1 Room Confinement- Procedure confinement. After the youth has been held in room statement ☒ confinement for a period of four hours, staff shall do one ☐ ☐ or more of the following: 1620.1 Room Confinement- Procedure (1) Return the youth to general population. ☒ ☐ ☐ statement 1 1620.1 Room Confinement- Procedure (2) Consult with mental health or medical staff. ☒ ☐ ☐ statement 2 (3) Develop an individualized plan that includes the 1620.1 Room Confinement- Procedure goals and objectives to be met in order to reintegrate ☒ statement ☐ ☐ the youth to general population. (4) If room confinement must be extended beyond 1620.1 Room Confinement- Procedure four hours, staff shall do each of the following: statement (A) Document the reasons for room confinement and the basis for the extension, the date and time ☒ When a youth is separated from the group by ☐ ☐ the youth was first placed in room confinement, being placed in their room, the procedure is as and when he or she is eventually released from follows: 4 room confinement. (B) Develop an individualized plan that includes 1620.1 Room Confinement- Procedure the goals and objectives to be met in order to statement integrate the youth to general population. ☒ When a youth is separated from the group by ☐ ☐ being placed in their room, the procedure is as follows: 4 7152 Kern PROB Pathways Academy Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 20 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (C) Obtain documented authorization by the 1620.1 Room Confinement- Procedure facility superintendent or his or her designee statement every four hours thereafter. ☒ When a youth is separated from the group by ☐ ☐ being placed in their room, the procedure is as follows: 4 (5) This section is not intended to limit the use of 1620.1 Room Confinement- Policy statement 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 1620.1 Room Confinement- Policy statement ☒ court holding facilities or adult facilities. ☐ ☐ (7) Nothing in this section shall be construed to 1620.1 Room Confinement- Policy statement conflict with any law providing greater or additional ☒ ☐ ☐ protections to youth. (8) This section does not apply during an 1620.1 Room Confinement- Policy statement 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 1620.1 Room Confinement- Policy statement 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. 1355 INSTITUTIONAL ASSESSMENT AND PLAN 1625 Assessment and Case Plans The facility administrator shall develop and implement We reviewed eleven (11) Case Plan update written policies and procedures for assessment and forms from PA. Review of the documentation case planning. ☒ ☐ ☐ provided, and the policy and procedure manual revealed compliance with this regulation. (a) Assessment: 1625 Assessment and Case Plans The assessment is based on information collected during the admission process with periodic review, which Policy statement includes the youth's risk factors, needs and strengths ☒ including, but not limited to, identification of substance ☐ ☐ During the intake process, the Youth Service abuse history, educational, vocational, counseling, Officer will complete the James G. Bowles behavioral health, consideration of known history of Juvenile Hall Initial Assessment form. trauma, and family strengths and needs. 7152 Kern PROB Pathways Academy Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 21 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (b) Institutional Case Plan: 1625 Assessment and Case Plans (1) A case plan shall be developed for each youth Policy statement held for at least 30 days or more and created within 40 days of admission. ☒ After a youth has been detained for over 30 ☐ ☐ days, a Youth Service Officer III must complete a Case Plan Update within 40 days of the youth's admission. (2) The institutional plan shall include, but not be 1625 Assessment and Case Plans limited to, written documentation that provides: ☒ (A) objectives and time frame for the resolution of ☐ ☐ Procedure – Case Plan Update 1 problems identified in the assessment; (B) a plan for meeting the objectives that includes 1625 Assessment and Case Plans a description of program resources needed and ☒ individuals responsible for assuring that the plan ☐ ☐ Procedure – Case Plan Update 2 is implemented; (3) periodic evaluation of progress towards meeting 1625 Assessment and Case Plans the objectives, including periodic review and discussion of the plan with the youth; Procedure – Case plan Update 3 ☒ ☐ ☐ PA youth Case Plans are reviewed bi-weekly while the youth are in custody. (4) a transition plan, the contents of which shall be 1625 Assessment and Case Plans subject to existing resources, shall be developed for ☒ post dispositional youth in accordance with Section ☐ ☐ Procedure – Case Plan Update 4 1351; and, (5) in as much as possible and if appropriate, the 1625 Assessment and Case Plans plan, including the transition plan, shall be developed with input from the family, supportive adults, youth, ☒ Policy statement ☐ ☐ and Regional Center for the Developmentally Disabled. 1356 COUNSELING AND CASEWORK SERVICES 1630 Counseling and Casework Services The facility administrator shall develop and implement 1630 Counseling and Casework Services written policies and procedures ensuring the availability of appropriate counseling and casework services for all Policy 1 youth. Policies and procedures shall ensure: (a) youth will receive assistance with needs or concerns PA contract with Behavioral Health and that may arise; Recovery Services to provide EBPs, counseling, and casework services for youth ☒ committed to the program. These agencies ☐ ☐ are on-site at the facility. Review of documentation provided, and policy and procedure manual revealed compliance with this regulation. PA also does a weekly Special Cases and ADA Accommodation meeting with medical, mental health, school, kitchen, and probation staff. (b) youth will receive assistance in requesting contact 1630 Counseling and Casework Services with parents, other supportive adults, attorney, clergy, ☒ ☐ ☐ probation officer, or other public official; and, Policy 2 (c) youth will be provided access to available resources 1630 Counseling and Casework Services to meet the youth’s needs. ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy 3 7152 Kern PROB Pathways Academy Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 22 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1357 USE OF FORCE 1635 Use of Force The facility administrator, in cooperation with the We reviewed five (5) use of force reports in responsible physician, shall develop and implement which OC spray was not utilized. It should be written policies and procedures for the use of force, noted that OC spray has not been utilized in which may include chemical agents. Force shall never PA thus far this inspection cycle. Review of the be applied as punishment, discipline, retaliation or documentation provided revealed compliance treatment. with this regulation. Review also revealed that (a) At a minimum, each facility shall develop policies and PA staff utilize a command call of “Get Down procedures which: on the Ground” to youth when there is an imminent threat to the youth’s safety or the ☒ ☐ ☐ safety of others. Youth who fail to comply with the Get Down command call are then given multiple warnings to comply prior to staff going hands-on or deploying their OC spray. It should be noted that each report reviewed contained staff efforts to de-escalate the incident and command calls given to the youth prior to going hands-on to protect the safety of the youth and the facility. (1) restricts the use of force to that which is deemed 1635 Use of Force – Introduction statement reasonable and necessary, as defined in Section 1302 ☒ to ensure the safety and security of youth, staff, others ☐ ☐ and the facility. (2) outline the force options available to staff including 1635 Use of Force – Introduction statement both physical and non-physical options and define ☒ when those force options are appropriate. ☐ ☐ Youth Behavior and Force Options 1-4 (3) describe force options or techniques that are 1635 Use of Force – Introduction statement expressly prohibited by the facility. ☒ ☐ ☐ Youth Behavior and Force Options (4) describe the requirements of staff to report any 1635 Use of Force – Introduction statement inappropriate use of force, and to take affirmative ☒ ☐ ☐ action to immediately stop it. Youth Behavior and Force Options (5) define a standardized reporting format that 1635 Use of Force- Notification Procedures includes time period and procedure for documenting and reporting the use of force, including reporting It should be noted that PA conducts a requirements of management and line staff and debriefing on all use-of-force incidents. procedures for reviewing and tracking use of force Attending those debriefings are all staff incidents by supervisory and or management staff, involved in the incident, a Duty Supervisor, which include procedures for debriefing a particular ☒ behavioral Health staff, and a member of the ☐ ☐ incident with staff and/or youth for the purposes of Administration team. training as well as mitigating the effects of trauma that may have been experienced by staff and /or the youth It should be noted that during the on-site involved. inspection, I was able to observe and participate in a Debriefing meeting. (6) Include an administrative review and a system for 1635 Use of Force- Notification Procedures investigating unreasonable use of force. ☒ Administration will track and review all ☐ ☐ situations involving the use of force and will determine: 1-5 7152 Kern PROB Pathways Academy Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 23 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (7) define the role, notification, and follow-up 1635 Use of Force- Notification Procedures 2 procedures required after use of force incidents for and 3 medical, mental health staff and parents or legal ☒ guardians. ☐ ☐ It should be noted that notification of the use of force against a youth parent is documented on Special Incident Reports (SIR). (8) describe the limitations of use of force on pregnant 1635 Use of Force- Factors to Determine the youth in accordance with Penal Code Section 6030(f) use of force options and Welfare and Institutions Code Section 222. ☒ ☐ ☐ With regards to pregnant youth and use of force, refer to the PA manual, section 1917: 1- 7 (b) Facilities that authorize chemical agents as a force 1635.1 Oleoresin Capsicum option shall include policies and procedures that: (1) identify who is approved to carry and/or utilize 1635.1 Oleoresin Capsicum- Policy statement ☒ chemical agents in the facility and the type, size and ☐ ☐ the approved method of deployment for those It should be noted that OC spray has not been chemical agents. utilized in PA thus far this inspection cycle. (2) mandate that chemical agents only be used when 1635.1 Oleoresin Capsicum- Policy statement there is an imminent threat to the youth’s safety or the safety of others and only when de-escalation efforts ☒ The policy of Kern County Probation ☐ ☐ have been unsuccessful or are not reasonably Department includes the following guidelines: possible. 1-2 (3) outline the facility’s approved methods and 1635.1 Oleoresin Capsicum- Policy statement timelines for decontamination from chemical agents. This shall include that youth who have been exposed The policy of Kern County Probation to chemical agents shall not be left unattended until ☒ Department includes the following guidelines: ☐ ☐ that youth is fully decontaminated or is no longer 8-10 suffering the effects of the chemical agent. (4) define the role, notification, and follow-up 1635 Use of Force- Notification Procedures 2 procedures required after use of force incidents and 3 involving chemical agents for medical, mental health ☒ staff and parents or legal guardians. ☐ ☐ It should be noted that notification of the use of force against a youth parent is documented on the Special Incident Reports (SIR). (5) provide for the documentation of each incident of 1635 Use of Force- Notification Procedures use of chemical agents, including the reasons for which it was used, efforts to de-escalate prior to use, 1635.1 Oleoresin Capsicum- Reporting 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 1635 Use of Force- Training require that agencies provide initial and regular training in use of force and chemical agents when appropriate ☒ that address: ☐ ☐ (1) known medical and behavioral health conditions that would contraindicate certain types of force; (2) acceptable chemical agents and the methods of 1635.1 Oleoresin Capsicum- Policy statement ☒ application. ☐ ☐ (3) signs or symptoms that should result in immediate 1635 Use of Force- Training ☒ referral to medical or behavioral health. ☐ ☐ (4) instruction on the Constitutional Limitations of Use 1635 Use of Force- Legal Authority ☒ of Force. ☐ ☐ 7152 Kern PROB Pathways Academy Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 24 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (5) physical training force options that may require 1635 Use of Force- Training ☒ the use of perishable skills. ☐ ☐ (6) timelines the facility uses to define regular 1635 Use of Force- Training ☒ training. ☐ ☐ 1358 USE OF PHYSICAL RESTRAINTS 1640 Use of Physical Restraints The facility administrator, in cooperation with the We reviewed five (5) use of force reports from responsible physician and mental health director, shall develop and implement written policies and procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ PA. Review of the documentation provided revealed compliance with this regulation. for the use of restraint devices. Restraint devices include any devices which immobilize a youth's extremities and/or prevent the youth from being ambulatory. Physical restraints may be used only for those youth who 1640 Use of Physical Restraints present an immediate danger to themselves or others, who exhibit behavior which results in the destruction of Policy statement property, or reveals the intent to cause self-inflicted ☒ ☐ ☐ physical harm. Physical restraints should be utilized only when it appears less restrictive alternatives would be ineffective in controlling the youth’s behavior. In no case shall restraints be used as punishment or 1640 Use of Physical Restraints discipline, or as a substitute for treatment. The use of restraint devices that attach a youth to a wall, floor or other Policy statement fixture, including a restraint chair, or through affixing of ☒ hands and feet together behind the back (hogtying) is ☐ ☐ prohibited. The use of restraints on pregnant youth is limited in accordance with Penal Code Section 6030(f) and Welfare and Institutions Code Section 222. The provisions of this section do not apply to the use of 1640 Use of Physical Restraints handcuffs, shackles or other restraint devices when used to restrain youth for movement or transportation within the Policy statement ☒ facility. Movement within the facility shall be governed by ☐ ☐ Section 1358.5, Use of Restraint Devices for Movement Within the Facility. Youth shall be placed in restraints only with the approval 1640 Use of Physical Restraints of the facility manager or designee. The facility manager may delegate authority to place a youth in restraints to a Policy statement ☒ physician. Reasons for continued retention in restraints ☐ ☐ shall be reviewed and documented at a minimum of every hour. A medical opinion on the safety of placement and 1640 Use of Physical Restraints retention shall be secured as soon as possible, but no later than two hours from the time of placement. The ☒ Procedure- Duty Supervisor 3c ☐ ☐ youth shall be medically cleared for continued retention at least every three hours thereafter. A mental health consultation shall be secured as soon as 1640 Use of Physical Restraints possible, but in no case longer than four hours from the ☒ time of placement, to assess the need for mental health ☐ ☐ Procedure- Duty Supervisor 3b treatment. Continuous direct visual supervision shall be conducted 1640 Use of Physical Restraints to ensure that the restraints are properly employed, and to ensure the safety and well-being of the youth. Procedure- Duty Supervisor 3d ☒ Observations of the youth's behavior and any staff ☐ ☐ interventions shall be documented at least every 15 minutes, with actual time of the documentation recorded. 7152 Kern PROB Pathways Academy Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 25 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 In addition to the requirements above, policies and 1640 Use of Physical Restraints procedures shall address: ☒ ☐ ☐ (a) documentation of the circumstances leading to an Procedure statement application of restraints. (b) known medical conditions that would contraindicate 1640 Use of Physical Restraints certain restraint devices and/or techniques. ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure statement (c) acceptable restraint devices. 1640 Use of Physical Restraints ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure statement (d) signs or symptoms which should result in immediate 1640 Use of Physical Restraints medical/mental health referral. ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure statement (e) availability of cardiopulmonary resuscitation 1640 Use of Physical Restraints equipment. ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure statement (f) protective housing of restrained youth. While in 1640 Use of Physical Restraints restraint devices, all youth shall be housed alone or in a ☒ ☐ ☐ specified housing area for restrained youth which makes Procedure statement provision to protect the youth from abuse. 1640 Use of Physical Restraints (g) provision for hydration and sanitation needs. ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure statement 1640 Use of Physical Restraints (h) exercising of extremities. ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure statement 1358.5 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES FOR 1640.1 Use of Restraint Devices for 5B MOVEMENT AND TRANSPORTATION WITHIN Movement and Transportation within the THE FACILITY. Facility The Facility Administrator, in cooperation with the Review of the policy and procedure manual responsible physician and behavioral/mental health revealed compliance with this regulation. director, shall develop and implement written policies ☒ ☐ ☐ and procedures for the use of restraint devices when the purpose is for movement or transportation within the facility that shall include the following: (a) identification of acceptable restraint devices, staff approved to utilize restraint devices and the required training. (b) the circumstances leading to the application of 1640.1 Use of Restraint Devices for restraints must be documented. Movement and Transportation within the ☒ ☐ ☐ Facility Policy statement (c) an individual assessment of the need to apply 1640.1 Use of Restraint Devices for restraints for movement or transportation that includes Movement and Transportation within the consideration of less restrictive alternatives, Facility consideration of a youth’s known medical or mental ☒ ☐ ☐ health conditions, trauma informed approaches, and a Policy statement process for documentation and supervisor review and approval. (d) consideration of safety and security of the facility, 1640.1 Use of Restraint Devices for with a clearly defined expectation that restraint devices Movement and Transportation within the shall not be used for the purposes of discipline or ☒ ☐ ☐ Facility retaliation. Policy statement 7152 Kern PROB Pathways Academy Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 26 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (e) the use of restraints on pregnant youth is limited in 1640.1 Use of Restraint Devices for accordance with Penal Code Section 6030(f) and Movement and Transportation within the Welfare and Institutions Code Section 222. ☒ ☐ ☐ Facility Policy statement 1359 SAFETY ROOM PROCEDURES 1645 Safety Rooms- Policy statement (a) The facility administrator, and where applicable, in 1645 Safety Rooms- Procedure cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop and implement written policies and procedures It should be noted that no youth has been governing the use of safety rooms, as described in Title placed in the safety room thus far this 24, Part 2, Section 1230.1.13. The room shall be used to hold only those youth who present an immediate ☒ ☐ ☐ inspection cycle. Review of the policy and procedure manual revealed compliance with danger to themselves or others, who exhibit behavior this regulation. which results in the destruction of property, or reveals the intent to cause self-inflicted physical harm. A safety room shall not be used for punishment or discipline, or as a substitute for treatment. Policies and procedures shall: (1) include provisions for administration of necessary 1645 Safety Rooms- Procedure nutrition and fluids, access to a toilet, and suitable ☒ ☐ ☐ clothing to provide for privacy; Juvenile Hall Staff 10 (2) provide for approval of the facility manager, or 1645 Safety Rooms- Procedure statement ☒ ☐ ☐ designee, before a youth is placed into a safety room; (3) provide for continuous direct visual supervision 1645 Safety Rooms- Procedure and documentation of the youth's behavior and any ☒ ☐ ☐ staff interventions every 15 minutes, with actual time Juvenile Hall Staff 4 recorded; (4) provide that the youth shall be evaluated by the 1645 Safety Rooms- Procedure facility manager, or designee, every four hours; ☒ ☐ ☐ Juvenile Hall Staff 5 (5) provide for immediate medical assessment, 1645 Safety Rooms- Procedure where appropriate, or an assessment at the next ☒ ☐ ☐ daily sick call; and, Juvenile Hall Staff 6 (6) provide a process for documenting the reason for 1645 Safety Rooms- Procedure placement, including attempts to use less restrictive ☒ ☐ ☐ means of control, and decisions to continue and end Juvenile Hall Staff 3 placement. (b) The placement of a youth in the safety room shall be 1645 Safety Rooms- Policy statement accomplished in accordance with the following: (1) safety room shall not be used before 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) safety room shall not be used for the purposes of 1645 Safety Rooms- Policy statement punishment, coercion, convenience, or retaliation by ☒ ☐ ☐ staff. (3) safety room shall not be used to the extent that it 1645 Safety Rooms- Policy statement compromises the mental and physical health of the ☒ ☐ ☐ youth. (c) A youth may be held up to four hours in the safety Safety room placements are considered room. After the youth has been held in the safety room Room Confinement; therefore, all procedures for a period of four hours, staff shall do one or more of ☒ ☐ ☐ set forth in Title 15, section 1354.5, and the the following: juvenile hall administrative manual section 1620.1, will apply. 7152 Kern PROB Pathways Academy Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 27 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1645 Safety Rooms- Procedure (1) return the youth to general population. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1645 Safety Rooms- Procedure (2) consult with mental health or medical staff, ☒ ☐ ☐ (3) develop an individualized plan that includes the 1645 Safety Rooms- Procedure goals and objectives to be met in order to reintegrate ☒ ☐ ☐ the youth to general population. (d) If confinement in the safety room must be extended 1645 Safety Rooms- Procedure beyond four hours, staff shall develop an individualized plan that includes the requirements of Section 1354.5 ☒ ☐ ☐ and the goals and objectives to be met in order to integrate the youth to general population. 1360 SEARCHES 1457 Searches The facility administrator shall develop and implement At the time of the inspection, zero (0) youth written policies and procedures governing the search of had been strip-searched. Review of the policy youth, the facility, and visitors. and procedure manual revealed compliance Policies and procedures shall provide that: ☒ ☐ ☐ with this regulation. All strip searches must be authorized by the Administration prior to being performed. (a) Searches shall be conducted to ensure the safety 1457 Searches – Policy and security of the facility, public, visitors, youth, and ☒ ☐ ☐ staff. (b) Searches shall be conducted in a manner that 1457 Searches – Policy preserves the privacy and dignity of the person being ☒ ☐ ☐ searched and shall not be conducted for harassment or as a form of discipline or punishment. (c) Strip searches and visual or physical body cavity 1457 Searches – Policy ☒ ☐ ☐ searches shall comply with Penal Code Section 4030. (d) Physical body cavity searches shall only be 1457 Searches – Policy ☒ ☐ ☐ conducted by a medical professional. (e) Any youth held after a detention hearing shall only be 1457 Searches strip searched with prior approval of a supervisor when there is reasonable suspicion based on specific and Strip Searches and Body Cavity Searches ☒ ☐ ☐ articulable facts to believe that youth is concealing contraband. The reasonable suspicion shall be documented. (f) Searches of transgender and intersex youth shall 1457 Searches comply with Section 1352.5. ☒ ☐ ☐ Strip Searches (g) Cross-gender pat-down searches and strip searches 1457 Searches are prohibited except in exigent circumstances or when ☒ ☐ ☐ conducted by a medical professional. Such searches must be justified and documented in writing. 7152 Kern PROB Pathways Academy Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 28 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1361 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE 1650 Grievance – Youth- Policy Statement The facility administrator shall develop and implement We reviewed fifteen (15) youth grievances written policies and procedures whereby any youth may from this inspection cycle from PA. Review of appeal and have resolved grievances relating to any policy and procedure and review of condition of confinement, including but not limited to documentation provided revealed compliance health care services, classification decisions, program ☒ ☐ ☐ with this regulation. participation, telephone, mail or visiting procedures, food, clothing, bedding, mistreatment, harassment or violations of the nondiscrimination policy. There shall be no time limit on filing grievances. Policies and procedures shall include provisions whereby the facility manager ensures: (a) a grievance form and instructions for registering a 1650 Grievance – Youth- Policy Statement grievance, which includes provisions for the youth to have free access to the form; A walkthrough of the facility revealed that ☒ ☐ ☐ youth have free access to grievance forms, which are in the dayroom of each housing unit. (b) the youth shall have the option to confidentially file 1650 Grievance – Youth- Policy Statement the grievance or to deliver the form to any youth supervision staff working in the facility; ☒ ☐ ☐ There’s a confidential lock box located within each housing unit of YDC. (c) resolution of the grievance at the lowest appropriate 1650 Grievance – Youth- staff level; ☒ ☐ ☐ Grievance Procedure (d) provision for a prompt review and initial response to 1650 Grievance – Youth- grievances within three (3) business days, grievances that relate to health and safety issues must be Grievance Procedure addressed immediately; ☒ ☐ ☐ All grievances reviewed had an initial response completed within three business days. (1) The youth may elect to be present to explain 1650 Grievance – Youth- his/her version of the grievance to a person not ☒ ☐ ☐ directly involved in the circumstances which led to the Grievance Procedure grievance. (2) Provision for a staff representative approved by 1650 Grievance – Youth- the facility administrator to assist the youth. ☒ ☐ ☐ Grievance Procedure (e) provision for a written response to the grievance 1650 Grievance – Youth- which includes the reasons for the decisions; ☒ ☐ ☐ Grievance Procedure (f) a system which provides that any appeal of a 1650 Grievance – Youth- grievance shall be heard by a person not directly ☒ ☐ ☐ involved in the circumstances which led to the grievance; Grievance Procedure (g) resolution of the grievance must occur within ten (10) 1650 Grievance – Youth- business days unless circumstances dictate a longer time frame. The youth shall be notified of any delay; and, Grievance Procedure ☒ ☐ ☐ All grievances reviewed were completed and resolved prior to ten (10) business days of submission. 7152 Kern PROB Pathways Academy Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 29 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (h) the policy shall provide multiple internal and external 1650 Grievance – Youth- methods to report sexual abuse and sexual harassment. ☒ ☐ ☐ Grievance Procedure Whether or not associated with a grievance, concerns of 1650 Grievance – Youth- parents, guardians, staff or other parties shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ addressed and documented in accordance with written Grievance Procedure policies and procedures within a specified timeframe. 1362 REPORTING OF INCIDENTS 1655 Incident Reporting, Investigation and Report Writing A written report of all incidents which result in physical harm, use of force, serious threat of physical harm, or We reviewed ten (10) incident reports from PA. death of an employee, youth or other person(s) shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ Review of the documentation provided maintained. Such written record shall be prepared by the revealed compliance with this regulation. staff and submitted to the facility manager by the end of the shift, unless additional time is necessary and authorized by the facility manager or designee. 1363 USE OF REASONABLE FORCE TO COLLECT 1660 DNA Collection DNA SPECIMENS, SAMPLES, IMPRESSIONS 1660 DNA Collection – Procedure (a) Pursuant to Penal Code Section 298.1 authorized law enforcement, custodial, or corrections personnel Per policy, force will not be used to obtain a including peace officers, may employ reasonable force DNA sample unless specifically ordered by the to collect blood specimens, saliva samples, and thumb Court. or palm print impressions from individuals who are required to provide such samples, specimens or ☒ ☐ ☐ impressions pursuant to Penal Code Section 296 and who refuse following written or oral request. (1) For the purpose of this section, the “use of reasonable force” shall be defined as the force that an objective, trained and competent correctional employee, faced with similar facts and circumstances, would consider necessary and reasonable to gain compliance with this section. (2) The use of reasonable force shall be preceded by 1660 DNA Collection – Procedure efforts to secure voluntary compliance. Efforts to secure voluntary compliance shall be documented ☒ ☐ ☐ and include an advisement of the legal obligation to provide the requisite specimen, sample or impression and the consequences of refusal. (b) The force shall not be used without the prior written 1660 DNA Collection – Procedure authorization of the supervising officer on duty. The authorization shall include information that reflects the ☒ ☐ ☐ fact that the offender was asked to provide the requisite specimen, sample, or impression and refused. (1) If the use of reasonable force includes a cell 1660 DNA Collection – Procedure extraction, the extraction shall be videotaped. Video shall be directed at the cell extraction event. The videotape shall be retained by the agency for the ☒ ☐ ☐ length of time required by statute. Notwithstanding the use of the video as evidence in a court proceeding, the tape shall be retained administratively. 7152 Kern PROB Pathways Academy Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 30 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1370 EDUCATION PROGRAM 1705 Redwood School Program (a) School Programs Review of policy and procedures, youth and The County Board of Education shall provide for the staff interviews, and school daily schedules administration and operation of juvenile court schools in revealed compliance with this regulation. conjunction with the Chief Probation Officer, or designee pursuant to applicable State laws. The school and facility administrators shall develop and implement written policy School program evaluation completed by and procedures to ensure communication and Phillip Menchaca and Joe Hammond of coordination between educators and probation staff. Fresno County Superintendent of Schools on Culturally responsive and trauma-informed approaches 1/8/2025. should be applied when providing instruction. Education staff should collaborate with the facility administrator to use technology to facilitate learning and ensure safe technology practices. The facility administrator shall ☒ ☐ ☐ request an annual review of each required element of the program by the Superintendent of Schools, and a report or review checklist on compliance, deficiencies, and corrective action needed to achieve compliance with this section. Such a review, when conducted, cannot be delegated to the principal or any other staff of any juvenile court school site. The Superintendent of Schools shall conduct this review in conjunction with a qualified outside agency or individual. Upon receipt of the review, the facility administrator or designee shall review each item with the Superintendent of Schools and shall take whatever corrective action is necessary to address each deficiency and to fully protect the educational interests of all youth in the facility. (b) Required Elements 1705 Redwood School Program The facility school program shall comply with the State – Policy Statement Education Code and County Board of Education policies, all applicable federal education statutes and regulations and provide for an annual evaluation of the educational program offerings. As stated in the 2009 California Standards for the Teaching Profession, teachers shall ☒ ☐ ☐ establish and maintain learning environments that are physically, emotionally, and intellectually safe. Youth shall be provided a rigorous, quality educational program that responds to the different learning styles and abilities of students and prepares them for high school graduation, career entry, and post-secondary education. All youth shall be treated equally, and the education 1705 Redwood School Program program shall be free from discriminatory action. Staff – Policy Statement ☒ ☐ ☐ shall refer to transgender, intersex and gender- nonconforming youth by their preferred name and gender. (1) The course of study shall comply with the State 1705 Redwood School Program Education Code and include, but not be limited to, ☒ ☐ ☐ – Policy Statement courses required for high school graduation. (2) Information and preparation for the High School 1705 Redwood School Program Equivalency Test as approved by the California – Policy Statement ☒ ☐ ☐ Department of Education shall be made available to eligible youth. (3) Youth shall be informed of post-secondary 1705 Redwood School Program ☒ ☐ ☐ education and vocational opportunities. – Policy Statement (4) Administration of the High School Equivalency 1705 Redwood School Program Tests as approved by the California Department of ☒ ☐ ☐ – Policy Statement Education, shall be made available when possible. 7152 Kern PROB Pathways Academy Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 31 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (5) Supplemental instruction shall be afforded to youth 1705 Redwood School Program who do not demonstrate sufficient progress towards ☒ ☐ ☐ – Policy Statement grade level standards. (6) The minimum school day shall be consistent with 1705 Redwood School Program State Education Code Requirements for juvenile court – Policy Statement schools. The facility administrator, in conjunction with education staff, must ensure that operational ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures do not interfere with the time afforded for the minimum instructional day. Absences, time out of class or educational instruction, both excused and unexcused, shall be documented. (7) Education shall be provided to all youth regardless 1705 Redwood School Program of classification, housing, security status, disciplinary – Policy Statement or separation status, including room confinement, except when providing education poses an immediate ☒ ☐ ☐ threat to the safety of self or others. Education includes, but is not limited to, related services as provided in a youth’s Section 504 Plan or Individualized Education Program (IEP). (c) School Discipline 1705 Redwood School Program (1) Positive behavior management will be – Policy Statement implemented to reduce the need for disciplinary action ☒ ☐ ☐ in the school setting and be integrated into the facility's overall behavioral management plan and security system. (2) School staff shall be advised of administrative 1705 Redwood School Program decisions made by probation staff that may affect the ☒ ☐ ☐ – Policy Statement educational programming of students. (3) Except as otherwise provided by the State 1705 Redwood School Program Education Code, expulsion/suspension from school – Policy Statement shall be imposed only when other means of correction fails to bring about proper conduct. School staff shall follow the appropriate due process safeguards as set ☒ ☐ ☐ forth in the State Education Code including the rights of students with special needs. School staff shall document the other means of correction used prior to imposing expulsion/ suspension if an expulsion/suspension is ultimately imposed. (4) The facility administrator, in conjunction with 1705 Redwood School Program education staff will develop policies and procedures – Policy Statement ☒ ☐ ☐ that address the rights of any student who has continuing difficulty completing a school day. (d) Provisions for Special Populations 1705 Redwood School Program (1) State and federal laws and regulations shall be – Policy Statement observed for all individuals with disabilities or suspected disabilities. This includes but is not limited ☒ ☐ ☐ to child find, assessment, continuum of alternative placements, manifestation determination reviews, and implementation of Section 504 Plans and Individualized Education Programs. (2) Youth identified as English Learners (EL) shall be 1705 Redwood School Program afforded an educational program that addresses their – Policy Statement language needs pursuant to all applicable state and ☒ ☐ ☐ federal laws and regulations governing programs for EL students. 7152 Kern PROB Pathways Academy Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 32 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (e) Educational Screening and Admission 1705 Redwood School Program (1) Youth shall be interviewed after admittance and a – Policy Statement ☒ ☐ ☐ record maintained that documents a youth's educational history, including but not limited to: (A) School progress/school history; 1705 Redwood School Program ☒ ☐ ☐ – Policy Statement (B) Home Language Survey and the results of the 1705 Redwood School Program ☒ ☐ ☐ State Test used for English language proficiency; – Policy Statement (C) Needs and services of special populations as 1705 Redwood School Program defined by the State Education Code, including but ☒ ☐ ☐ – Policy Statement not limited to, students with special needs. (D) Discipline problems. 1705 Redwood School Program ☒ ☐ ☐ – Policy Statement (2) Youth will be immediately enrolled in school. 1705 Redwood School Program Educational staff shall conduct an assessment to – Policy Statement ☒ ☐ ☐ determine the youth's general academic functioning levels to enable placement in core curriculum courses. (3) After admission to the facility, a preliminary 1705 Redwood School Program education plan shall be developed for each youth ☒ ☐ ☐ – Policy Statement within five school days. (4) Upon enrollment, education staff shall comply with 1705 Redwood School Program the State Education Code and request the youth's – Policy Statement records from his/her prior school(s), including, but not limited to, transcripts, Individual Education Program (IEP), 504 Plan, state language assessment scores, ☒ ☐ ☐ immunization records, exit grades, and partial credits. Upon receipt of the transcripts, the youth's educational plan shall be reviewed with the youth and modified as needed. Youth should be informed of the credits they need to graduate. (f) Educational Reporting 1705 Redwood School Program (1) The complete facility educational record of the – Policy Statement youth shall be forwarded to the next educational ☒ ☐ ☐ placement in accordance with the State Education Code. (2) The County Superintendent of Schools shall 1705 Redwood School Program provide appropriate credit (full or partial) for course – Policy Statement ☒ ☐ ☐ work completed while in juvenile court school in accordance with the State Education Code. (g) Transition and Re-Entry Planning 1705 Redwood School Program (1) The Superintendent of Schools and the Chief – Policy Statement Probation Officer or designee, shall develop policies and procedures to meet the transition needs of youth, ☒ ☐ ☐ including the development of an education transition plan, in accordance with the State Education Code and in alignment with Title 15, Minimum Standards for Juvenile Facilities, Section 1355. 7152 Kern PROB Pathways Academy Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 33 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (h) Post-Secondary Education Opportunities 1705 Redwood School Program (1) The school and facility administrator should, – Policy Statement whenever possible, collaborate with local post- secondary education providers to facilitate access to PA offers post-secondary education educational and vocational opportunities for youth that opportunities for those interested as well as considers the use of technology to implement these ☒ ☐ ☐ vocational and behavioral health programs for programs. youth who have graduated. PA partners with Bakersfield College/Rising Scholar Network and offers classes through the Prison Education Project. 1371 PROGRAMS, RECREATION, AND EXERCISE. 1710 Recreation, Programs and Exercise 6B The facility administrator shall develop and implement Review of policy and procedures and daily written policies and procedures for programs, recreation, schedule revealed compliance with this and exercise for all youth. The intent is to minimize the regulation. Documentation of youth programs, amount of time youth are in their rooms or their bed area. recreation and exercise is documented within the Duty Supervisor logs and RAP shift ☒ ☐ ☐ reports. We reviewed fourteen (14) Duty Supervisor logs and fourteen (14) RAP shift reports which also revealed compliance with this regulation. Each youth receives a minimum of one hour of programming, exercise, and recreation daily. Juvenile facilities shall provide the opportunity for 1710 Recreation, Programs, and Exercise programs, recreation, and exercise a minimum of three hours a day during the week and five hours a day each ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure Statement 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 1710 Recreation, Programs, and Exercise exercise may be suspended only upon a written finding by the administrator/manager or designee that a youth ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure Statement represents a threat to the safety and security of the facility. Such program, recreation, and exercise schedule shall 1710 Recreation, Programs, and Exercise be posted in the living units. Procedure Statement ☒ ☐ ☐ A walkthrough of the facility during the inspection revealed that program schedules are posted within each housing unit. There will be a written annual review of the programs, Annual review completed by Ryan Wegis, recreation, and exercise by the responsible agency to Probation Division Director, on 9/10/2024. ☒ ☐ ☐ ensure content offered is current, consistent, and relevant to the population. 7152 Kern PROB Pathways Academy Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 34 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (a) Programs. All youth shall be provided with the 1710 Recreation, Programs, and Exercise opportunity for at least one hour of daily programming to include, but not be limited to, trauma focused, cognitive, Programs evidence-based, best practice interventions that are culturally relevant and linguistically appropriate, or pro- All youth at PA participate in programming that social interventions and activities designed to reduce focuses on trauma-focused, cognitive, recidivism. These programs should be based on the evidence-based, best practice interventions youth’s individual needs as required by Sections 1355 that are culturally relevant and linguistically and 1356. Such programs may be provided under the appropriate, or prosocial interventions and direction of the Chief Probation Officer or the County activities designed to reduce recidivism. We Office of Education and can be administered by county reviewed the PA monthly programs list of partners such as mental health agencies, community available programs for the youth. based organizations, faith-based organizations or Probation staff. We were able to verify that youth receive a Programs may include but are not limited to: minimum of one-hour of programs daily by (1) Cognitive Behavior Interventions; reviewing the Unit's daily schedules, (2) Management of Stress and Trauma; ☒ ☐ ☐ documentation provided, and interviews with (3) Anger Management; youth and staff. (4) Conflict Resolution; (5) Juvenile Justice System; Each youth interviewed stated they always (6) Trauma-related interventions; receive a minimum of one hour per day of (7) Victim Awareness; programs, recreation, and exercise. (8) Self-Improvement; (9) Parenting Skills and support; (10) Tolerance and Diversity; (11) Healing Informed Approaches; (12) Interventions by Credible Messengers; (13) Gender Specific Programming; (14) Art, creative writing, or self-expression; (15) CPR and First Aid training; (16) Restorative Justice or Civic Engagement; (17) Career and leadership opportunities; and, (18) Other topics suitable to the youth population. (b) Recreation. All youth shall be provided the opportunity 1710 Recreation, Programs, and Exercise for at least one hour of daily access to unscheduled activities such as leisure reading, letter writing, and Recreation entertainment. Activities shall be supervised and include orientation and may include coaching of youth. We were able to verify that youth receive a ☒ ☐ ☐ minimum of one-hour of recreation daily by reviewing the Unit's daily schedules, documentation provided, and interviews with youth and staff. (c) Exercise. All youth shall be provided with the 1710 Recreation, Programs, and Exercise opportunity for at least one hour of large muscle activity each day. Procedure Statement We were able to verify that youth receive a ☒ ☐ ☐ minimum of one-hour of exercise daily by reviewing the Unit's daily schedules, documentation provided, and interviews with youth and staff. 7152 Kern PROB Pathways Academy Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 35 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 The administrator/manager may suspend, for a period not 1710 Recreation, Programs, and Exercise to exceed 24 hours, access to recreation and programs. The administrator/manager shall document the reasons Procedure Statement why suspension of recreation and programs occurs. ☒ ☐ ☐ It should be noted that at no time during this inspection cycle did the facility Administrator suspend youth access to recreation or programs. 1372 RELIGIOUS PROGRAM 1715 Religious Program The facility administrator shall provide access to religious Review of the daily schedule revealed that services and/or religious counseling at least once each week. Attendance shall be voluntary. A youth shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ youth can participate in alternative programming during the scheduled religious allowed to participate in an activity outside of their room if program time. he/she elects not to participate in religious programs. Religious programs shall provide for: 1715 Religious Program – Procedure (a) opportunity for religious services and practices; ☒ ☐ ☐ statement 1715 Religious Program – Procedure (b) availability of clergy; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ statement 1715 Religious Program – Procedure (c) availability of religious diets. ☒ ☐ ☐ statement 1373 WORK PROGRAM 1720 Work program The facility administrator shall develop policies and PA youth can participate in laundry details and procedures regarding the fair and consistent assignment kitchen details, in which they could earn of youth to work programs. Work assigned to a youth shall ☒ ☐ ☐ ServSafe certifications. They also do off-site be meaningful, constructive and related to vocational work programs at the California Living training or increasing a youth's sense of responsibility. Museum (CALM), where they do cleaning, Work programs shall not be imposed as a disciplinary gardening, and animal projects. measure 1374 VISITING 1725 Visiting The facility administrator shall develop and implement Review of policy and procedures and PA written policies and procedures for visiting, that include visitation logs revealed compliance with this provisions for special visits. Youth shall be allowed to regulation. receive visits by parents, guardians or persons standing in loco parentis, and children of youth. Other family ☒ ☐ ☐ members, such as grandparents and siblings, and supportive adults, may be allowed to visit with the approval of the facility administrator or designee, and in conjunction with the youth’s case plan or in the best interest of the youth. All visits shall occur at reasonable times, subject only to 1725 Visiting- Procedure the limitations necessary to maintain order and security. Visitation shall not be denied solely based on the visitor’s criminal history. The staff shall determine in each case, whether the visitor’s criminal history represents a risk to ☒ ☐ ☐ the safety of youth or staff in the facility. Any denial of visitation or limitation on visitations shall be communicated to the youth, person denied and facility administrator. Opportunity for visitation shall be a minimum of two hours 1725 Visiting- Procedure per week. Visits may be supervised, but conversations ☒ ☐ ☐ shall not be monitored unless there is a security or safety need. 7152 Kern PROB Pathways Academy Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 36 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 Provisions for special visits, in addition to the two-hour 1725 Visiting- Procedure minimum and/or outside of the regular visiting hours, shall be accommodated as necessary and within the discretion of the facility administrator or designee. Family therapy ☒ ☐ ☐ and professional visits shall be accommodated outside the provisions of this regulation. Facilities may provide visitation opportunities outside of normal visiting hours to accommodate special visits. The facility may provide access to technology as an 1725 Visiting- Procedure alternative, but not as a replacement, to in-person visiting. ☒ ☐ ☐ Zoom visits are offered to youth but not as a replacement for in-person visits. 1375 CORRESPONDENCE 1730 Correspondence The facility administrator shall develop and implement 1730 Correspondence- Policy statement written policies and procedures for correspondence which provide that: ☒ ☐ ☐ Staff and youth were interviewed, as well as (a) there is no limitation on the volume of mail that youth review of policy and procedures revealed may send or receive; compliance with this regulation. (b) youth may send two letters per week postage free; ☒ ☐ ☐ 1730 Correspondence- Policy statement (c) youth may correspond confidentially with state and 1730 Correspondence- Policy statement 4 federal courts, any member of the State Bar or holder of public office, and the Board; however, authorized facility ☒ ☐ ☐ staff may open and inspect such mail only to search for contraband and in the presence of the youth; and, (d) incoming and outgoing mail, other than that described 1730 Correspondence- Policy statement 2 in (c), may be read by staff only when there is reasonable and 3 ☒ ☐ ☐ cause to believe facility safety and security, public safety, or youth safety is jeopardized. 1376 TELEPHONE ACCESS 1735 Telephone Access 7B The administrator of each juvenile facility shall develop ☒ ☐ ☐ Interviews of youth and staff revealed and implement written policies and procedures to provide compliance with this regulation. youth with access to telephone communications. 1377 ACCESS TO LEGAL SERVICES 1740 Access to Legal Services The facility administrator shall develop written procedures 1740 Access to Legal Services- Purpose 1 to ensure the right of youth to have access to the courts ☒ ☐ ☐ and legal services. Such access shall include: Interviews of youth and staff revealed (a) access, upon request by the youth, to licensed compliance with this regulation. attorneys and their authorized representatives; (b) provision for confidential consultation with attorneys; 1740 Access to Legal Services- Purpose 2 ☒ ☐ ☐ and, (c) unlimited postage free, legal correspondence and 1740 Access to Legal Services- Purpose 3 ☒ ☐ ☐ cost-free telephone access as appropriate. 7152 Kern PROB Pathways Academy Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 37 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1390 DISCIPLINE 1800 Discipline- Policy statement The facility administrator shall develop and implement Review of policy and procedures and written policies and procedures for the discipline of youth documentation revealed compliance with this that shall promote acceptable behavior; including the use regulation. of positive behavior interventions and supports. Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ shall be imposed at the least restrictive level which promotes the desired behavior and shall not include corporal punishment, group punishment, physical or psychological degradation. Deprivation of the following is not permitted: (a) bed and bedding; ☒ ☐ ☐ 1800 Discipline- Policy statement 1 (b) daily shower, access to drinking fountain, toilet and 1800 Discipline- Policy statement 2 ☒ ☐ ☐ personal hygiene items, and clean clothing; (c) full nutrition; ☒ ☐ ☐ 1800 Discipline- Policy statement 3 (d) contact with parent or attorney; ☒ ☐ ☐ 1800 Discipline- Policy statement 4 (e) exercise; ☒ ☐ ☐ 1800 Discipline- Policy statement 10 (f) medical services and counseling; ☒ ☐ ☐ 1800 Discipline- Policy statement 6 (g) religious services; ☒ ☐ ☐ 1800 Discipline- Policy statement 5 (h) clean and sanitary living conditions; ☒ ☐ ☐ 1800 Discipline- Policy statement 7 (i) the right to send and receive mail; ☒ ☐ ☐ 1800 Discipline- Policy statement 8 (j) education; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ 1800 Discipline- Policy statement 9 (k) rehabilitative programming. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1800 Discipline- Policy statement 11 The facility administrator shall establish rules of conduct 1800 Discipline- Policy statement and disciplinary penalties to guide the conduct of youth. Such rules and penalties shall include both major violations and minor violations, be stated simply and ☒ ☐ ☐ affirmatively, and be made available to all youth. Provision shall be made to provide accessible information to youth with disabilities, limited English proficiency, or limited literacy. 1391 DISCIPLINE PROCESS 1805 Discipline Process The facility administrator shall develop and implement 1805 Discipline Process- Procedure written policies and procedures for the administration of statement discipline which shall include, but not be limited to: ☒ ☐ ☐ (a) designation of personnel authorized to impose Review of policy and procedures and discipline for violation of rules; documentation revealed compliance with this regulation. (b) prohibiting discipline to be delegated to any youth; 1805 Discipline Process- Procedure ☒ ☐ ☐ statement (c) definition of major and minor rule violations and their 1805 Discipline Process- Procedure ☒ ☐ ☐ consequences, and due process requirements; statement (d) trauma-informed approaches and positive behavior 1805 Discipline Process- Procedure ☒ ☐ ☐ interventions; statement (e) minor rule violations may be handled informally by 1805 Discipline Process- Procedure counseling, advising the youth of expected conduct statement imposing a minor consequence. Discipline shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ accompanied by written documentation and a policy of review and appeal to a supervisor; and, 7152 Kern PROB Pathways Academy Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 38 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (f) major rule violations and the discipline process shall 1810 Due process be documented and require the following: (1) written notice of violation prior to a hearing; 1810 Due process- Elements of due process are as follows: 1 ☒ ☐ ☐ We reviewed five (5) Notification of Major Corrective Action (NOMCA) forms from PA. Review of policy and procedures and documentation revealed compliance with this regulation. (2) accommodations provided to youth with 1810 Due process- Elements of due process disabilities, limited literacy, and English language ☒ ☐ ☐ are as follows: 2 learners; (3) hearing by a person who is not a party to the 1810 Due process- Elements of due process ☒ ☐ ☐ incident; are as follows: 3 (4) opportunity for the youth to be heard, present 1810 Due process- Elements of due process ☒ ☐ ☐ evidence and testimony; are as follows: 4 (5) provision for youth to be assisted by staff in the 1810 Due process- Elements of due process ☒ ☐ ☐ hearing process; are as follows: 5 1810 Due process- Elements of due process (6) provision for administrative review. ☒ ☐ ☐ are as follows: 7 (g) violations that result in a removal from camp or 1805 Discipline Process- Procedure commitment program, but not a return to court, will follow ☒ ☐ ☐ statement the due process provisions in subsection (e) above. 1410 MANAGEMENT OF COMMUNICABLE 1910 Management of Communicable DISEASES. Diseases The health administrator/responsible physician, in Review of the policy and procedure manual cooperation with the facility administrator and the local health officer, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ revealed compliance with this regulation. procedures to address the identification, treatment, control and follow-up management of communicable diseases. The policies and procedures shall address, but not be limited to: 1910 Management of Communicable (a) Intake health screening procedures; ☒ ☐ ☐ Diseases- Procedure 1910 Management of Communicable (b) Identification of relevant symptoms; ☒ ☐ ☐ Diseases- Procedure 1910 Management of Communicable (c) Referral for medical evaluation; ☒ ☐ ☐ Diseases- Procedure 1910 Management of Communicable (d) Treatment responsibilities during detention; ☒ ☐ ☐ Diseases- Procedure 1910 Management of Communicable (e) Coordination with public and private community- ☒ ☐ ☐ Diseases- Procedure based resources for follow-up treatment; 1910 Management of Communicable (f) Applicable reporting requirements; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ Diseases- Procedure 7152 Kern PROB Pathways Academy Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 39 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1910 Management of Communicable (g) Strategies for handling disease outbreaks. ☒ ☐ ☐ Diseases- Procedure The policies and procedures shall be updated as 1910 Management of Communicable necessary to reflect communicable disease priorities Diseases- Procedure ☒ ☐ ☐ identified by the local health officer and currently recommended public health interventions. 1433 REQUESTS FOR HEALTH CARE SERVICES 1933 Request for Health Care Services The health administrator, in cooperation with the facility Review of the policy and procedure manual administrator, shall develop policy and procedures to revealed compliance with this regulation. establish a daily routine for youth to convey requests for ☒ ☐ ☐ emergency and non-emergency medical, dental and It should be noted that a medical locked box behavioral/mental health care services. for youth to confidentially request medical or behavioral health services is located within each housing unit. 1480 STANDARD FACILTY CLOTHING ISSUE 2110 Clothing – Clothing Issue The youth’s personal clothing, undergarments and Review of the policy and procedure manual footwear may be substituted for the institutional clothing ☒ ☐ ☐ revealed compliance with this regulation. and footwear specified in this regulation. The facility has the primary responsibility to provide clothing and footwear. Clothing provisions shall ensure that: (a) Clothing is clean, reasonably fitted, durable, easily 2110 Clothing – Clothing Issue ☒ ☐ ☐ laundered, in good repair, and free of holes and tears. (b) The standard issue of climatically suitable clothing 2110 Clothing – Clothing Issue #2 for youth shall consist of but not be limited to: ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) Socks and serviceable footwear; 2110 Clothing – Clothing Issue (2) Outer garments; ☒ ☐ ☐ (3) New non-disposable underwear which shall 2110 Clothing – Clothing Issue ☒ ☐ ☐ remain with the youth throughout their stay, and; (4) Undergarments, that are freshly laundered and 2110 Clothing – Clothing Issue ☒ ☐ ☐ free of stains, including tee shirts and bras. (c) Clothing is laundered at the temperature required by 2110 Clothing – Laundry local ordinances for the commercial laundries and dried ☒ ☐ ☐ completely in a mechanical dryer or other laundry method approved by the local health officer. (d) Suitable clothing is issued to pregnant youth. 2110 Clothing – Clothing Issue ☒ ☐ ☐ 1482 CLOTHING EXCHANGE 2110 Clothing – Clothing Exchange The facility administrator shall develop and implement Interviews with youth and staff as well as a written policies and site-specific procedures for the review of the policy and procedure manual cleaning and scheduled exchange of clothing. Unless work, climatic conditions, or illness necessitates more ☒ ☐ ☐ revealed compliance with this regulation. frequent exchange, outer garments, except for footwear, shall be exchanged at least once each week. Tee shirts, bras, and underwear shall be exchanged daily; youth shall receive their own underwear back at exchange. 7152 Kern PROB Pathways Academy Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 40 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1484 CONTROL OF VERMIN IN YOUTH’S 1600 Intake Procedures PERSONAL CLOTHING Procedures for dealing with Vermin and Eco- There shall be written policies and site-specific Parasite Infested Clothing 1-5 procedures developed and implemented by the facility administrator to control the contamination and/or spread ☒ ☐ ☐ Review of the policy and procedure manual of vermin and ecto-parasites in all youth’s personal revealed compliance with this regulation. clothing. Infested clothing shall be cleaned or stored in a closed container so as to eradicate or stop the spread of the vermin. 1485 ISSUE OF PERSONAL CARE ITEMS 2105 Personal Care – Issuing Personal Care Items There shall be written policies and site-specific procedures developed and implemented by the facility Interviews with youth and staff as well as a administrator for the availability of personal hygiene ☒ ☐ ☐ review of the policy and procedure manual items. Each female youth shall be provided with sanitary revealed compliance with this regulation. napkins, panty liners and tampons as requested. Each youth to be held over 24 hours shall be provided with the following personal care items; 2105 Personal Care – Issuing Personal Care (a) Toothbrush; ☒ ☐ ☐ Items 2105 Personal Care – Issuing Personal Care (b) Toothpaste; ☒ ☐ ☐ Items 2105 Personal Care – Issuing Personal Care (c) Soap; ☒ ☐ ☐ Items 2105 Personal Care – Issuing Personal Care (d) Comb; ☒ ☐ ☐ Items 2105 Personal Care – Issuing Personal Care (e) Shaving implements; ☒ ☐ ☐ Items 2105 Personal Care – Issuing Personal Care (f) Deodorant; ☒ ☐ ☐ Items 2105 Personal Care – Issuing Personal Care (g) Lotion; ☒ ☐ ☐ Items 2105 Personal Care – Issuing Personal Care (h) Shampoo; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ Items 2105 Personal Care – Issuing Personal Care (i) Post-shower conditioning hair products. ☒ ☐ ☐ Items Youth shall not be required to share any personal care 2105 Personal Care – Issuing Personal Care items listed in items (a) through (d). Liquid soap provided Items through a common dispenser is permitted. Youth shall not share disposable razors. Double edged safety razors, electric razors, and other shaving instruments ☒ ☐ ☐ capable of breaking the skin, when shared among youth, shall be disinfected between individual uses by the method prescribed by the State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology in Sections 979 and 980, Chapter 9, Title 16, California Code of Regulations. 1486 PERSONAL HYGIENE 2105 Personal Care - Hygiene There shall be written policies and site specific Interviews with youth and staff as well as a procedures developed and implemented by the facility review of the policy and procedure manual administrator for showering/bathing and brushing of ☒ ☐ ☐ revealed compliance with this regulation. teeth. Youth shall be permitted to shower/bathe up on assignment to a housing unit and on a daily basis thereafter and given an opportunity to brush their teeth after each meal. 7152 Kern PROB Pathways Academy Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 41 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1487 SHAVING 2105 Personal Care - Shaving Youth shall have access to a razor daily, unless their Youth can shave daily if needed. appearance must be maintained for reasons of identification in Court. All youth shall have equal ☒ ☐ ☐ Interviews with youth and staff as well as a opportunity to shave face and body hair. The facility review of the policy and procedure manual administrator may suspend this requirement in relation revealed compliance with this regulation. to youth who are considered to be a danger to themselves or others. 1488 HAIR CARE SERVICES 2105 Personal Care – Hair Care Haircare Guidelines 1-5 Hair care services shall be available in all juvenile facilities. Youth shall receive hair care services monthly. Youth are offered haircuts once per month. Equipment shall be cleaned and disinfected after each haircut or procedure, by a method approved by the State ☒ ☐ ☐ Interviews with youth and staff as well as a Board of Barbering and Cosmetology. review of the policy and procedure manual revealed compliance with this regulation. We also reviewed PA Barber invoices from January 2025 to the date of the inspection. 1500 STANDARD BEDDING AND LINEN ISSUE 2100 Personal Hygiene, Clothing, and Linen and 2115 Linen and Mattress Clean laundered, suitable bedding and linens, in good repair, shall be provided for each youth entering a living ☒ ☐ ☐ Interviews with youth and staff as well as a area who is expected to remain overnight, shall include, review of the policy and procedure manual but not be limited to: revealed compliance with this regulation. (a) One mattress or mattress-pillow combination which 2100 Personal Hygiene, Clothing, and Linen meets the requirements of Section 1502 of these ☒ ☐ ☐ and 2115 Linen and Mattress regulations; (b) One pillow and a pillow case unless provided for in 2100 Personal Hygiene, Clothing, and Linen (a) above; ☒ ☐ ☐ and 2115 Linen and Mattress 2100 Personal Hygiene, Clothing, and Linen (c) One mattress cover and a sheet or two sheets; ☒ ☐ ☐ and 2115 Linen and Mattress 2100 Personal Hygiene, Clothing, and Linen (d) One towel; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ and 2115 Linen and Mattress 2100 Personal Hygiene, Clothing, and Linen (e) One blanket or more, up on request ☒ ☐ ☐ and 2115 Linen and Mattress 1501 BEDDING LINEN EXCHANGE 2115 Linen and Mattress The facility administrator shall develop and implement Interviews with youth and staff as well as a site specific written policies and procedures for the review of the policy and procedure manual scheduled exchange of laundered bedding and linen revealed compliance with this regulation. issued to each youth housed. Washable items such as ☒ ☐ ☐ sheets, mattress covers, pillow cases and towels shall It should be noted written procedures of the be exchanged for clean replacement at least once each scheduled exchanges are posted in each week. housing unit. The covering blanket shall be cleaned or laundered once 2115 Linen and Mattress ☒ ☐ ☐ a month. 7152 Kern PROB Pathways Academy Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 42 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1510 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY AND 2200 Facility Sanitation, Safety, and MAINTENANCE Maintenance The facility administrator shall develop and implement Review of policy and procedure manual written policies and site-specific procedures for the revealed compliance with this regulation. maintenance of an acceptable level of cleanliness, repair and safety throughout the facility. The plan shall provide for a regular schedule of housekeeping tasks, ☒ ☐ ☐ equipment, including restraint devices, and physical plant maintenance and inspections to identify and correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices in a timely manner. The use of chemicals shall be done in accordance to the product label and Safety Data Sheet which may include the use of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE). 7152 Kern PROB Pathways Academy Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 43 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 REVIEW OF NON-REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS GRANT FUNDING OR CODE REFERENCE YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS JUVENILE PROBATION AND CAMPS FUNDING (JPCF) (Camps Only) The programs/services identified on the JPCF Camp Eligibility Form are being provided at the facility. (Refer ☒ ☐ ☐ to the JPCF Camp Eligibility Form) 7152 Kern PROB Pathways Academy Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 44 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS - BIENNIAL INSPECTION JUVENILE HALLS, SPECIAL PURPOSE JUVENILE HALLS AND CAMPS APPLICABLE REGULATIONS: Pre-1998* California Code of Regulations (CCR) BSCC Code: 7146 7152 FACILITY NAME: James G. Bowles Youth Detention Center (YDC) FACILITY TYPE: JH Pathways Academy (PA) (Camp) Camp CONSTRUCTION/REMODEL DATE(S): 1951 IDENTIFY FACILITY PHYSICAL PLANT MODIFICATIONS SINCE 1992: 2025/2026 – 200 and 300 wings re-roofing projects were completed. Both wings hallways, dayroom, and youth rooms were repainted. FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Craigus Thompson Sr. DATE: July 16, 2025 Comments: No changes to the facility during the 2025/2026 inspection cycle. ARTICLE/SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS RECEPTION AREA (JH) A. Holding Rooms: X 1. Contain 15 square feet per minor; 2. Have sufficient seating to accommodate the X rated capacity based on floor space; 3. Provide access to water closets and wash X basins at a ratio of a 1:8; and 4. Provide access to drinking fountain. X B. Provide access to telephone. X C. Provide access to private room(s) for interviews. Two rooms. X MEDICAL EXAM SPACE (JH & CAMP) One exam room. Space or room(s) afford privacy, are equipped to carry out routine examinations and emergency care and X have sufficient locked storage space for medical supplies. CAPACITY (CAMP) The maximum number of minors does not exceed 100 X unless there is a certificate of compliance to expand capacity up to 125 minors (WIC § 886 and 886.5). LIVING UNITS (JH AND SPJH) X A. Living units are designed to accommodate no more than 30 minors and contain: 7146 7152 Kern PROB JH Camp CI PHY 25-26 - 1 - J455 PHY Pre-98.dot (9/98) ARTICLE/SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 1. Showers at a ratio of 1:6; X 2. Washbasins at a ratio of 1:6; X 3. Water closets at a ratio of 1:6 or water closet and one urinal for every 15 boys; and, X 4. Access to a drinking fountain by minors and staff. X B. Doors of each sleeping room have a view panel California Youth Authority previously (maximum of 144 square inches of shatter-proof approved the 5" x 19" view panels (95 square glass or plastic materials) that allows the visual X inches). supervision of all parts of the room. C. Hallways in the detention living units are at least eight feet wide. If rooms are located on only one side, or if room doors are staggered, hallways are X at least six feet wide. SINGLE ROOMS (JH, SPJH & CAMP) Contain a minimum of 500 cubic feet of air space and X 63 cubic feet of floor space. DOUBLE ROOMS (JH, SPJH & CAMP) California Youth Authority previously approved the double occupancy rooms in 300 Contain a minimum of 800 cubic feet of airspace and X B (formerly Unit 200 B South) that contain 100 square feet of floor space. approximately 89 square feet. DORMITORY SLEEPING AREAS (JH & CAMP) Bunks have been removed from dayrooms. Contain a minimum of 400 cubic feet of airspace and X 50 square feet of floor space per minor. LOCKED SLEEPING ROOMS (JH, SPJH & CAMP) Contain an individual or combination drinking fountain, wash basin and toilet, unless a communication system X or procedure is in effect to give minor immediate access to these fixtures. 7146 7152 Kern PROB JH Camp CI PHY 25-26 - 2 - J455 PHY Pre-98.dot (9/98) ARTICLE/SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS PLUMBING FIXTURES (CAMP) The following plumbing fixtures are adjacent to each X sleeping area: A. Shower or bathtub at a ratio of 1:6; B. Washbasins at a ratio of 1:10; X C. Access to toilets at a ratio of 1:10 or toilet and one X urinal for every 15 boys; and, D. Access to a drinking fountain. X BEDS AND MATTRESSES (JH, SPJH & CAMP) Beds and mattresses are: X A. A least 30 inches wide and 76 inches long; B. Spaced at least 36 inches apart and at least 12 X inches off the floor; and, C. Mattresses are made of a fire retardant material. X INTERVIEW ROOMS (JH, SPJH & CAMP) Throughout facility. A. There is one interview room for each detention X unit in juvenile halls and special purpose juvenile halls. B. There is a private room suitably equipped for conferences and interviews in each camp. X LIGHTING (JH, SPJH & CAMP) There are at least 50 foot candles of illumination at desk level and, at night, there is a maximum X illumination of two foot candles at bed level in individual and multiple occupancy rooms. ACADEMIC CLASSROOM (JH & CAMP) Six classrooms each approximately 32 x 28. School in dayrooms of 200 A and B. Each classroom contains a minimum of 160 square feet with a teacher's desk and work area, and a X minimum of 28 square feet per student. Classrooms should be designed for no more than 15 students. DINING SPACE (JH & CAMP) Dining in dayrooms or in sleeping rooms. There is a minimum of 15 square feet of space for X each person being fed at any given time. PHYSICAL ACTIVITY SPACE (JH & CAMP) A. There is indoor space consisting of at least 30 X square feet of clear space for each minor, which may be included in a day room, a recreational building, or a multipurpose space (gymnasium). 7146 7152 Kern PROB JH Camp CI PHY 25-26 - 3 - J455 PHY Pre-98.dot (9/98) ARTICLE/SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS B. There is outdoor and/or multipurpose (gymnasium) space consisting of: 1. No less than the equivalent of 90' X 100' X outdoor and /or multipurpose space (gymnasium) for a facility with a capacity of 40 or less. 2. No less than the equivalent of 90' X 100' hardtop area and 260 X 260' field area and/or multipurpose space (gymnasium) for a camp X with a capacity of more than 40, and a juvenile hall with a capacity between 41 to 100 minors. 3. No less than the equivalent of two 90' X 100' hardtop area and 260 X 260' field area and/or multipurpose space (gymnasium) for a camp X with a capacity of more than 40 and a juvenile hall with a capacity in excess of 101 minors. C. Lighting is adequate for security and evening recreational activities in camps. X STORAGE SPACE (JH, SPJH & CAMP) A. Each minor is provided 9 cubic feet of secure X storage space for personal clothing and belongings. B. Camps shall have adequate space (12 square feet of floor area is recommended) for bulk and X activity storage equipment. MULTIPURPOSE SPACE OR ROOM (SPJH) There is a multipurpose space or room that provides space for reception, dining, recreation, exercise and/or X education. This room contains a minimum of: A. 30 square feet of clear floor space per minor in the X room; B. 10 feet by 20 feet floor dimensions; and, X C. 1600 cubic feet of air space with a minimum ceiling height of eight feet. X SPECIAL PURPOSE JH EXEMPTIONS SPJHs are exempt from the following Pre-1998 Title 15 regulations: X a. Section 4272(b) Medical exam rooms b. Section 4272(m) Academic classrooms c. Section 4272(n) Dining space d. Section 4272(o) Physical activities space 7146 7152 Kern PROB JH Camp CI PHY 25-26 - 4 - J455 PHY Pre-98.dot (9/98) JUVENILE HALLS, SPECIAL PURPOSE HALLS AND CAMPS LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION Board of State and Community Corrections Inspection BSCC Code: 7146 + 7152 FACILITY: James G. Bowles Youth Detention Center (YDC) TYPE: JH RC: 140 Camp Pathways Academy (PA) (Camp) 23 FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Craigus Thompson Sr. DATE: July 16, 2025 ALL DIMENSIONS BASED ON CYA DATA UNLESS OTHERWISE DESIGNATED. ROOMS EACH ROOM Each FIXTURES* Unit Room Applicable # Room Total Size (L x W x H) COMMENTS or Square/Cubic Designation Type Standards Rooms RC # Feet RC T U W F S Beds Note: 2014/2016 inspection – This LASE reflects the physical plant of this facility (1831 Ridge Road) regardless of program [JH, Pathways Academy (PA) and Furlough Treatment and Rehabilitation (FTR)]. The rated capacity of the James G. Bowles Juvenile Hall is 170. * However, historically, the department has expanded and contracted its juvenile hall and commitment programs using the beds at the juvenile hall and at the Juvenile Treatment Center (JTC; #7150, 1809 Ridge Road, formerly Crossroads). Previous LASEs show that programs such as PA and FTR occasionally move between both buildings. As of the 2014/2016 inspection cycle, when the commitment programs reside at the juvenile hall, that number of beds are taken away from the rated capacity of the juvenile hall. Intake Safety Pre-1998 2 (2) 6'11" x 6'3" 43 sq. ft. In-floor toilets. 0B Note: Used as “quiet room” and safety room. Holding Pre-1998 3 (3) 14'8" x 7'4" 107 sq. ft. Dry rooms. 100 A Single Pre-1998 18 1 18 (18) 7'9" x 10'5" 1 1 1 81 sq. ft. (10' ceiling). Wet rooms. 1B Double Pre-1998 1 2 2 (2) 10' x 10'5" 1 1 1 104 sq. ft. (10' ceiling). Wet rooms. Dayroom Pre-1998 1 17'8" x 23'10" 421 sq. ft. (10' ceiling). Dayroom Pre-1998 1 14'7" x 22'9" 332 sq. ft. (8' ceiling). Dayroom Pre-1998 1 39'6" x 24' 4 4 1 4 948 sq. ft. / 30 = 31 cap. Note: 2025/2026 inspection – At the time of the inspection this unit was occupied by Pathways Academy. 100 B Single Pre-1998 30 1 30 (30) 6'7" x 10'5" 1 1 1 69 sq. ft. Wet rooms. Dayroom Pre-1998 1 38' x 29'3" 4 5 1,112 sq. ft. Note: 2025/2026 inspection – At the time of the inspection this unit was designated to house Furlough Treatment and Rehabilitation(FTR) youth. *T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit. If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of the facility's rated capacity. 7146 7152 Kern PROB JH Camp CI LASE 25-26 - 1 - J460 LAS JUV. dot (03/01) ROOMS EACH ROOM Each FIXTURES* Unit Room Applicable # Room Total Size (L x W x H) COMMENTS or Square/Cubic Designation Type Standards Rooms RC # Feet RC T U W F S Beds 200 A Single Pre-1998 24 1 24 24 6'9" x 10' 1 1 1 68 sq. ft. Wet rooms. 2B Dayroom Pre-1998 1 42' x 22'10" 3 3 5 959 sq. ft. Safety Pre-1998 1 (1) 6'11" x 6'3" 43 sq. ft. 200 B Single Pre-1998 24 1 24 24 6'7" x 10'5" 1 1 1 69 sq. ft. Wet rooms. 3B Dayroom Pre-1998 1 38' x 29'3" 1 5 5 1,112 sq. ft. Staging Double Pre-1998 6 2 12 12 9'4" x 9'7" 1 1 1 89 sq. ft. Wet rooms. 4B Dayroom Pre-1998 1 43' x 35'8" 2 3 1 8 1,533 sq. ft. (Includes staff station.) Note: 2025/2026 inspection – 200 A at the time of the inspection was utilized has an intake unit for High Security youth. At the time of the inspection unit 200B housed the High Security youth population. 300 A Single Pre-1998 18 1 18 18 7'9" x 10'5" 1 1 1 81 sq. ft. (10' ceiling). Wet rooms. 5B Double Pre-1998 1 2 2 2 10' x 10'5" 1 1 1 104 sq. ft. (10' ceiling). Wet rooms. Dayroom Pre-1998 1 17'8" x 23'10" 421 sq. ft. (10' ceiling). Dayroom Pre-1998 1 14'7" x 22'9" 332 sq. ft. (8' ceiling). Dayroom Pre-1998 1 39'6" x 24' 4 4 1 4 948 sq. ft. / 30 = 31 cap. 300 B Single Pre-1998 18 1 18 18 7'9" x 10'5" 1 1 1 81 sq. ft. (10' ceiling). Wet rooms. 6B Double Pre-1998 1 2 2 2 10' x 10'5" 1 1 1 104 sq. ft. (10' ceiling). Wet rooms. Dayroom Pre-1998 1 17'8" x 23'10" 421 sq. ft. (10' ceiling). Dayroom Pre-1998 1 24' x 15' 360 sq. ft. (8' ceiling). Dayroom Pre-1998 1 39'6" x 24' 4 4 1 4 948 sq. ft. / 30 = 31 cap. C Wing Single Pre-1998 12 1 12 12 8' x 9' x 10' 72 sq. ft. Dry. Dorm Pre-1998 2 4 4 8 23' x 9' x 10' 207 sq. ft. Dry. Dayroom Pre-1998 1 783 sq. ft. 4 4 1 4 Irregular shape. Comments: At the time of the inspection Unit 300A housed all female youth. Unit 300 A also housed three (3) SYTF female youth. Unit 300B at the time of the inspection housed all male YDC youth. *T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit. If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of the facility's rated capacity. 7146 7152 Kern PROB JH Camp CI LASE 25-26 - 2 - J460 LAS JUV. dot (03/01) JUVENILE HALLS, SPECIAL PURPOSE JUVENILE HALLS AND CAMPS Board of State and Community Corrections PROCEDURES CHECKLIST1 BSCC Code: 7148 FACILITY NAME: Larry J. Rhodes Crossroads Facility (CR) FACILITY TYPE: Camp PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Eric Meyer, Probation Division Director; Brian Mara, Assistant Probation Division Director; Erica Holifield, Senior Deputy Probation Officer III; Valerie Sumpter, Behavioral Health Supervisor; Arrianna Alonso, Behavioral Health Specialist III; Sylvia Hernando, Registered Nurse (RN); Joanne Nagano, RN; Amanda Thomas, School Principal; Fabian Estrada, Senior Deputy Probation Officer; Felicia Contreras, Senior Deputy Probation Officer; Maryann Mendiola, Senior Youth Service Officer (SYSO); Diavany Menchaca, Youth Service Officer (YSO); Jeremy Nool, YSO; FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Craigus Thompson Sr. DATE: June 25, 2025 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1313 COUNTY INSPECTION AND EVALUATION OF All local inspection completed for the 2025- 9B BUILDING AND GROUNDS 2026 inspection cycle. On an annual basis, or as otherwise required by law, each juvenile facility administrator shall obtain a documented ☒ ☐ ☐ Completed on 6/16/2025 by Michael Jackson inspection and evaluation from the following: and Nick Ross, Building Inspector Specialist (a) county building inspector or person designated by the C. Board of Supervisors to approve building safety; (b) fire authority having jurisdiction, including a fire Completed on 6/6/2025 by Bruce Busacca. 1 c 0B learance as required by Health and Safety Code Section ☒ ☐ ☐ 13146.1(a) and (b); (c) local health officer, inspection in accordance with Environmental completed by Jennifer 11B Health and Safety Code Section 101045; Campos and Dontel Stancil on 2/11/2025 ☒ Nutritional completed by Sunita Lewis on ☐ ☐ 2/11/2025 Medical/Mental Health completed by Sunita on 2/11/2025 (d) county superintendent of schools on the adequacy of School program evaluation completed by 12B educational services and facilities as required in Section ☒ Phillip Menchaca and Joe Hammond of 1370; ☐ ☐ Fresno County Superintendent of Schools on 1/8/2025 (e) juvenile court as required by Section 209 of the Completed on 2/28/2025 by Judge Christie 1 W 3B elfare and Institutions Code; and, ☒ ☐ Canales-Norris. ☐ 1 This document is intended for use as a tool during the 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. 2 Excerpts from facility policies, procedures, or other reference documents are indicated in italicized text. 7148 Kern PROB Larry J. Rhoades Crossroads Facility Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 1 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (f) the Juvenile Justice Commission as required by Completed by Robert Kilgore, Commission 14B Section 229 of the Welfare and Institutions Code or ☒ Chair on 8/24/2024. Probation Commission as required by Section 240 of the ☐ ☐ Welfare and Institutions Code. 1320 APPOINTMENT AND QUALIFICATIONS 1100 Staffing and Recruitment 15B Note: Compliance with this section is determined by The elements of this regulation are covered in receipt of the Chief Probation Officer’s certification letter Chief William Dickinson's letter, dated confirming that all elements of regulation are met. 3/4/2025 (a) Appointment ☒ ☐ ☐ In each juvenile facility there shall be a superintendent, 1100 Staffing and Recruitment director or facility manager in charge of its program and employees. Such superintendent, director, facility Qualifications 1-4 manager and other employees of the facility shall be appointed by the facility administrator pursuant to applicable provisions of law. (b) Employee Qualifications 1100 Staffing and Recruitment Each facility shall: (1) recruit and hire employees who possess ☒ Qualifications 1 knowledge, skills and abilities appropriate to their job ☐ ☐ classification and duties in accordance with applicable civil service or merit system rules; (2) require a medical evaluation and physical 1100 Staffing and Recruitment examination including tuberculosis screening test and evaluation for immunity to contagious illnesses of ☒ Qualifications 2 ☐ ☐ childhood (i.e., diphtheria, rubeola, rubella, and mumps); 1100 Staffing and Recruitment (3) adhere to the minimum standards for the selection and training requirements adopted by the Board ☒ ☐ ☐ Qualifications 5 pursuant to Section 6035 of the Penal Code; and (4) conduct a criminal records review, on each new 1100 Staffing and Recruitment employee, and psychological examination in ☒ accordance with Section 1031 of the Government ☐ ☐ Qualifications 3-4 Code. (c) Contract personnel, volunteers, and other non- 1100 Staffing and Recruitment employees of the facility, who may be present at the facility, shall have such clearance and qualifications as ☒ Qualifications may be required by law, and their presence at the facility ☐ ☐ shall be subject to the approval and control of the facility manager. 7148 Kern PROB Larry J. Rhoades Crossroads Facility Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 2 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1321 STAFFING 1205 Staffing and Scheduling Procedures Each juvenile facility shall: Policy Statement (a) have an adequate number of personnel sufficient to carry out the overall facility operation and its We reviewed a variety of documents programming, to provide for safety and security of youth including safety check records, grievances, and staff, and meet established standards and disciplinary actions, and incident reports. Also regulations; reviewed February and April 2025 staffing schedules for the facility. Review of these documents, as well as the policy and procedure manuals, revealed compliance with this regulation. At the time of inspection, staffing budgeted positions consisted of: • 1 Probation Division Director • 1 Assistant Probation Division ☒ ☐ ☐ Director • 6 Deputy Probation Officer III/Duty Supervisor • 3 Deputy Probation Officer I/II (1 vacant) • 17 Senior Youth Service Officer (1 vacant) • 46 Youth Service Officer I/II (15 vacant) • 14 Re-Entry, ADA, Programming (RAP) Officer (1 vacant) • 10 Extra-help staff The facility walkthrough as well as interviews with the staff revealed the facility has adequate staffing to carry out the overall facility operations. (b) ensure that no required services shall be denied 1205 Staffing and Scheduling Procedures because of insufficient numbers of staff on duty absent ☒ ☐ ☐ exigent circumstances; (c) have a sufficient number of supervisory level staff to 1205 Staffing and Scheduling Procedures ensure adequate supervision of all staff members; Policy 1 ☒ ☐ ☐ The Duty Supervisor is identified on the daily shift rosters. (d) have a clearly identified person on duty at all times 1205 Staffing and Scheduling Procedures who is responsible for operations and activities and has completed the Juvenile Corrections Officer Core Course Policy 2 and PC 832 training; ☒ A Duty Supervisor is assigned to each shift. ☐ ☐ In the Duty Supervisor’s absence, a trained YSO III/DPO III officer is identified on the roster and assumes the Duty Supervisor’s role. 7148 Kern PROB Larry J. Rhoades Crossroads Facility Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 3 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (e) have at least one staff member present on each living 1205 Staffing and Scheduling Procedures unit whenever there are youth in the living unit; Policy 3 ☒ ☐ ☐ Per the policy and procedure manual, staff are always present in occupied housing units. (f) have sufficient food service personnel relative to the At the time of the inspection, food service number and security of living units, including staff qualified staffing consisted of one Supervisor Cook, and available to: plan menus meeting nutritional one Senior Cook, two Youth Service Officer requirements of youth; provide kitchen supervision; direct Cooks, and four Youth Service Officer Cooks food preparation and servings; conduct related training ☒ EH. programs for culinary staff; and maintain necessary ☐ ☐ records; or, a facility may serve food that meets nutritional Walkthrough and interviews with staff and standards prepared by an outside source; youth revealed that adequate kitchen staff are present. (g) have sufficient administrative, clerical, recreational, Adequate support staff is present, and youth medical, dental, mental health, building maintenance, supervision staff are not distracted by support transportation, control room, facility security and other duties. support staff for the efficient management of the facility, and to ensure that youth supervision staff shall not be diverted from supervising youth; and, ☒ At the time of the inspection, the facility had ☐ ☐ one Office Service Technician, one Senior Officer Services Specialist, two Officer Service Specialists, one YSO Facility Maintenance Worker, one YSO Maintenance Worker, and one YSO Support Services. (h) assign sufficient youth supervision staff to provide Daily schedules and unit logbooks were continuous wide awake supervision of youth, subject to reviewed to verify compliance with this temporary variations in staff assignments to meet special ☒ regulation. ☐ ☐ program needs. Staffing shall be in compliance with a minimum youth-staff ratio for the following facility types: (1) Juvenile Halls Not Applicable. (A) during the hours that youth are awake, one ☒ wide-awake youth supervision staff member on ☐ ☐ duty for each 10 youth in detention; (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. (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. 7148 Kern PROB Larry J. Rhoades Crossroads Facility Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 4 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (2) Special Purpose Juvenile Halls Not Applicable. (A) during hours that youth are awake, one wide- ☒ awake youth supervision staff member on duty for ☐ ☐ each 10 youth in detention; (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. (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 1205 Staffing and Scheduling Procedures (A) during the hours that youth are awake, one wide-awake youth supervision staff member on Procedure Statement duty for each 15 youth in the camp population; ☒ The CR population at the time of the ☐ ☐ inspection was 40 male youths. Review of documentation revealed staffing ratios are met at all times. (B) during the hours that youth are confined to their 1205 Staffing and Scheduling Procedures room for the purpose of sleeping, one wide-awake youth supervision staff member on duty for each 30 Procedure Statement youth present in the facility; A minimum of six (6) staff are assigned to each housing unit, and one (1) Duty ☒ Supervisor is scheduled for each waking hour ☐ ☐ shift. It should also be noted that a minimum of one (1) RAP staff member is scheduled for each waking hour shift. Review of daily schedules revealed compliance with this regulation. (C) at least two wide-awake youth supervision staff 1205 Staffing and Scheduling Procedures members on duty at all times, regardless of the number of youth in residence, unless Procedure Statement arrangements have been made for backup support ☒ ☐ ☐ services which allow for immediate response to Review of daily schedules revealed emergencies; compliance with this regulation. 7148 Kern PROB Larry J. Rhoades Crossroads Facility Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 5 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (D) at least one youth supervision staff member on 1205 Staffing and Scheduling Procedures duty who is the same gender as youth housed in the facility; Policy 4 ☒ ☐ ☐ Review of daily schedules revealed compliance with this regulation. (E) in addition to the minimum staff to youth ratio 1205 Staffing and Scheduling Procedures 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 1205 Staffing and Scheduling Procedures duties such as administration, supervision of personnel, academic or trade instruction, clerical, ☒ Staffing personnel listed within this regulation ☐ ☐ farm, forestry, kitchen or maintenance shall not be are not considered youth supervision staff. classified as youth supervision staff positions. 1322 YOUTH SUPERVISION STAFF ORIENTATION 1400 Training Policies and 1405 Child/Youth AND TRAINING Supervision Staff Training (a) Prior to assuming any responsibilities each youth ☒ Procedure 1 supervision staff member shall be properly oriented to ☐ ☐ their duties, including: (1) youth supervision duties; 1400 Training Policies and 1405 Child/Youth (2) scope of decisions they shall make; ☒ Supervision Staff Training ☐ ☐ Procedure 2 1400 Training Policies and 1405 Child/Youth (3) the identity of their supervisor; ☒ Supervision Staff Training ☐ ☐ Procedure 3 (4) the identity of persons who are responsible to 1400 Training Policies and 1405 Child/Youth them; ☒ Supervision Staff Training ☐ ☐ Procedure 4 (5) persons to contact for decisions that are beyond 1400 Training Policies and 1405 Child/Youth their responsibility; and ☒ Supervision Staff Training ☐ ☐ Procedure 5 (6) ethical responsibilities. 1400 Training Policies and 1405 Child/Youth ☒ Supervision Staff Training ☐ ☐ Procedure 6 (b) Prior to assuming any responsibility for the supervision 1400 Training Policies and 1405 Child/Youth of youth, each youth supervision staff member shall Supervision Staff Training receive a minimum of 40 hours of facility-specific orientation, including: Juvenile Hall Administrative Manual Review (1) individual and group supervision techniques; ☒ Topics 1 ☐ ☐ All new full-time and extra-help employees receive 80 hours of Introductory Training. This far exceeds the minimum required 40 hours of training for this regulation. 7148 Kern PROB Larry J. Rhoades Crossroads Facility Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 6 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1400 Training Policies and 1405 Child/Youth (2) regulations and policies relating to discipline and Supervision Staff Training rights of youth pursuant to law and the provisions of ☒ ☐ ☐ this chapter; Juvenile Hall Administrative Manual Review Topics 2 1400 Training Policies and 1405 Child/Youth Supervision Staff Training (3) basic health, sanitation and safety measures; ☒ ☐ ☐ Juvenile Hall Administrative Manual Review Topics 3 1400 Training Policies and 1405 Child/Youth Supervision Staff Training (4) suicide prevention and response to suicide ☒ attempts ☐ ☐ Juvenile Hall Administrative Manual Review Topics 5 1400 Training Policies and 1405 Child/Youth Supervision Staff Training (5) policies regarding use of force, de-escalation techniques, chemical agents, mechanical and ☒ All facility staff participate in annual Defensive ☐ ☐ Tactics training. physical restraints; Juvenile Hall Administrative Manual Review Topics 4 1400 Training Policies and 1405 Child/Youth Supervision Staff Training (6) review of policies and procedures referencing ☒ trauma and trauma-informed approaches; ☐ ☐ Juvenile Hall Administrative Manual Review Topics 14 1400 Training Policies and 1405 Child/Youth Supervision Staff Training (7) procedures to follow in the event of emergencies; ☒ ☐ ☐ Juvenile Hall Administrative Manual Review Topics 6 1400 Training Policies and 1405 Child/Youth Supervision Staff Training (8) routine security measures, including facility ☒ perimeter and grounds; ☐ ☐ Juvenile Hall Administrative Manual Review Topics 7 1400 Training Policies and 1405 Child/Youth Supervision Staff Training (9) crisis intervention and mental health referrals to ☒ All use-of-force incidents are referred to the mental health services; ☐ ☐ Mental Health staff. Juvenile Hall Administrative Manual Review Topics 15 1400 Training Policies and 1405 Child/Youth Supervision Staff Training (10) documentation; and ☒ ☐ ☐ Juvenile Hall Administrative Manual Review Topics 16 1400 Training Policies and 1405 Child/Youth Supervision Staff Training (11) fire/life safety training ☒ ☐ ☐ Juvenile Hall Administrative Manual Review Topics 17 7148 Kern PROB Larry J. Rhoades Crossroads Facility Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 7 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (c) Prior to assuming sole supervision of youth, each 1400 Training Policies and 1405 Child/Youth youth supervision staff member shall successfully Supervision Staff Training complete the requirements of the Juvenile Corrections Officer Core Course pursuant to Penal Code Section ☒ Review of training documentation revealed 6035. ☐ ☐ compliance with this regulation. Juvenile Hall Administrative Manual Review Topics (d) Prior to exercising the powers of a peace officer youth 1400 Training Policies and 1405 Child/Youth supervision staff shall successfully complete training Supervision Staff Training pursuant to Section 830 et seq. of the Penal Code. ☒ ☐ ☐ Juvenile Hall Administrative Manual Review Topics 4 1323 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY 1410 Fire and Life Safety Plan Whenever there is a youth in a juvenile facility, there shall On-site review indicates that all youth be at least one wide awake person on duty at all times ☒ supervisory staff receive site-specific life who meets the training standards established by the ☐ ☐ safety training during orientation. Also, all full- Board for general fire and life safety which relate time employees receive fire and safety specifically to the facility. training in juvenile CORE. 1324 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL 1000 Policy and Procedure Manual All facility administrators shall develop, publish, and The County of Kern Juvenile Detention implement a manual of written policies and procedures Facility Policy, Procedures, and Operations that address, at a minimum, all regulations that are Manual was provided prior to the on-site applicable to the facility. Such a manual shall be made inspection. The manual was administratively available to all employees, reviewed by all employees, ☒ ☐ ☐ reviewed by Eric Meyer, Probation Division and shall be administratively reviewed at a minimum Director on 6/16/2025. every two years, and updated, as necessary. Those records relating to the standards and requirements set forth in these regulations shall be accessible to the Board on request. The manual shall include: (a) table of organization, including channels of 1100 Staffing and Recruitment- communications and a description of job classifications; Organizational Chart ☒ 1105 Managers and Supervisors ☐ ☐ 1110 Line Staff Positions 1115 Service Staff Positions 1120 Office Staff Positions (b) responsibility of the probation department, purpose of 1000 Policy and Procedure Manual (b) programs, relationship to the juvenile court, the Juvenile Justice/Delinquency Prevention Commission or ☒ Probation Committee, probation staff, school personnel ☐ ☐ and other agencies that are involved in juvenile facility programs; (c) responsibilities of all employees; 1105 Managers and Supervisors ☒ 1110 Line Staff Positions ☐ ☐ 1115 Service Staff Positions 1120 Office Staff Positions (d) initial orientation and training program for employees; ☒ 1000 Policy and Procedure Manual (d) ☐ ☐ (e) initial orientation, including safety and security issues 1000 Policy and Procedure Manual (e) and anti-discrimination policies, for support staff, contract ☒ employees, school, mental/behavioral health and medical ☐ ☐ staff, program providers and volunteers; 7148 Kern PROB Larry J. Rhoades Crossroads Facility Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 8 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (f) maintenance of record-keeping, statistics and 1000 Policy and Procedure Manual (f)1 communication system to ensure: ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) efficient operation of the juvenile facility; (2) legal and proper care of youth; ☒ 1000 Policy and Procedure Manual (f)2 ☐ ☐ (3) maintenance of individual youth's records; ☒ 1000 Policy and Procedure Manual (f)3 ☐ ☐ (4) supply of information to the juvenile court and ☒ 1000 Policy and Procedure Manual (f)4 those authorized by the court or by the law; and, ☐ ☐ (5) release of information regarding youth. ☒ 1000 Policy and Procedure Manual (f)5 ☐ ☐ (g) ethical responsibilities; ☒ 1000 Policy and Procedure Manual (g) ☐ ☐ (h) trauma-informed approaches; ☒ 1000 Policy and Procedure Manual (h) ☐ ☐ (i) culturally responsive approaches; ☒ 1000 Policy and Procedure Manual (i) ☐ ☐ (j) gender responsive approaches; ☒ 1000 Policy and Procedure Manual (j) ☐ ☐ (k) a non-discrimination provision that provides that all 1000 Policy and Procedure Manual (k) youth within the facility shall have fair and equal access to all available services, placement, care, treatment, and benefits, and provides that no person shall be subject to discrimination or harassment on the basis of actual or perceived race, ethnic group identification, ancestry, ☒ ☐ ☐ national origin, immigration status, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, mental or physical disability, or HIV status, including restrictive housing or classification decisions based solely on any of the above mentioned categories; (l) storage and maintenance requirements for any 1000 Policy and Procedure Manual (l) chemical agents related security devices, and weapons ☒ ☐ ☐ and ammunition, where applicable; (m) establishment of procedures for collection of Medi- 1000 Policy and Procedure Manual (m) Cal eligibility information and enrollment of eligible youth; ☒ ☐ ☐ and, (n) establishment of a policy that prohibits all forms of 1000 Policy and Procedure Manual (n) sexual abuse, sexual assault and sexual harassment. The policy shall include an approach to preventing, detecting and responding to such conduct and any ☒ ☐ ☐ retaliation for reporting such conduct, as well as a provision for reporting such conduct by youth, staff or a third party. 1325 FIRE SAFETY PLAN 1502 Fire and Life Safety Plan The facility administrator shall consult with the local fire department having jurisdiction over the facility, or with the ☒ State Fire Marshal, in developing a plan for fire safety ☐ ☐ which shall include, but not be limited to: (a) a fire prevention plan to be included as part of the manual of policy and procedures; (b) monthly fire and life safety inspections by facility staff We reviewed monthly and fire safety with two-year retention of the inspection record; ☒ inspections from January 2025 to the date of ☐ ☐ our inspection. All inspections were completed and verified during this inspection. (c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and ☒ Completed on 6/6/2025 by Bruce Busacca. Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b); ☐ ☐ 7148 Kern PROB Larry J. Rhoades Crossroads Facility Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 9 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (d) an evacuation plan; 1505.1 Emergency Procedure Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ Basic Evacuation procedures for All Units (e) documented fire drills not less than quarterly; CR continues to exceed this regulation by ☒ conducting fire drills monthly rather than ☐ ☐ quarterly. All fire drills were completed and verified during this inspection. (f) a written plan for the emergency housing of youth in 1505.1 Emergency Procedure Plan ☒ the case of fire; and, ☐ ☐ (g) development of a fire suppression pre-plan in ☒ 1502 Fire and Life Safety Plan cooperation with the local fire department. ☐ ☐ Fire Suppression Pre-Plan 1326 SECURITY REVIEW 1455 Security Each facility administrator shall develop policies and Most recent review: June 17, 2025, procedures to annually review, evaluate, and document ☒ ☐ ☐ completed by Probation Division Director Eric security of the facility. The review and evaluation shall Meyer. include internal and external security, including, but not limited to, key control, equipment, and staff training. 1327 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES 1505 Emergency Procedures 0B The facility administrator shall develop facility-specific ☒ 1520 Escape policies and procedures for emergencies that shall ☐ ☐ include, but not be limited to: (a) escape, disturbances, and the taking of hostages; 1510 Riot-Civil Disturbance (b) civil disturbance, active shooter and terrorist attack; ☒ ☐ ☐ 1509 Active Shooter and Terrorist Attack (c) fire and natural disasters; ☒ 1502 Fire ☐ ☐ (d) periodic testing of emergency equipment; ☒ 1505 Emergency Procedure ☐ ☐ Testing of Emergency Equipment (e) emergency evacuation of the facility; and ☒ 1505 Emergency Procedure ☐ ☐ Emergency/Disaster Evacuation Drills Per memo by Eric Meyer, Probation Division (f) a program to provide all youth supervision staff with ☒ Director, dated 9/11/2024, all staff completed an annual review of emergency procedures. ☐ ☐ an annual review of the facility emergency procedures. 1328 SAFETY CHECKS 1465 Safety and Youth Safety/Room Checks 1B The facility administrator shall develop and implement We reviewed CR safety checks for the policy and procedures that provide for direct visual months of February and April 2025. CO observation of youth at a minimum of every 15 minutes, continues to exceed this regulation by at random or varied intervals during hours when youth requiring visual checks of each youth every are asleep or when youth are in their rooms, confined in 15 minutes when a youth is on his bunk in the holding cells or confined to their bed in a dormitory. dormitory. Review of safety check Supervision is not replaced, but may be supplemented documents, policy, and procedure manual by, an audio/visual electronic surveillance system ☒ reveals compliance with this regulation. designed to detect overt, aggressive or assaultive ☐ ☐ Review of safety checks also revealed they behavior and to summon aid in emergencies. All safety are being completed at random or varied checks shall be documented with the actual time the intervals throughout each shift. check is completed. We also reviewed live real-time safety checks at CR during the inspection walkthrough of the facility. All safety checks reviewed were in compliance with this regulation. 7148 Kern PROB Larry J. Rhoades Crossroads Facility Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 10 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1329 SUICIDE PREVENTION PLAN 1523 Suicide Prevention Plan and 2B Procedures The facility administrator, in collaboration with the healthcare and behavioral/mental health administrators, We reviewed two (2) suicide prevention plan shall plan and implement written policies and packets from CR. Review of documentation procedures which delineate a Suicide Prevention Plan. The plan shall consider the needs of youth experiencing ☒ provided and review of policy and procedure ☐ ☐ manual revealed compliance with this past or current trauma. Suicide prevention responses regulation. shall be respectful and in the least invasive manner consistent with the level of suicide risk. The plan shall Review of documentation provided and include the following elements: review of policy and procedure manual revealed compliance with this regulation. (a) Suicide prevention training as required in Section Youth supervision staff receive suicide 1322, Youth Supervision Staff Orientation, and Training ☒ prevention training as part of their initial and the Juvenile Corrections Officer Core Course. ☐ ☐ orientation and through the Juvenile Correctional Core training. (b) Screening, Identification Assessment and Youth Supervision staff (Intake officer) Precautionary Protocols ☒ administers the MAYSI questionnaire on each (1) All youth shall be screened for risk of suicide at ☐ ☐ youth booked into the facility. intake and as needed during detention. (2) All youth supervision staff who perform intake All Intake Officers are trained to administer processes shall be trained in screening youth for risk ☒ the MAYSI. ☐ ☐ of suicide. (3) All youth who have been identified during the 1523 Suicide Prevention Plan and intake screening process to be at risk of suicide shall ☒ Procedures be referred to behavioral/mental health staff for a ☐ ☐ suicide risk assessment. Procedure statement (4) Precautionary protocols shall be developed to 1523 Suicide Prevention Plan and ensure the youth’s safety pending the ☒ Procedures behavioral/mental health assessment. ☐ ☐ Procedure statement (c) Referral process to behavioral/mental health staff for 1523 Suicide Prevention Plan and assessment and/or services. ☒ Procedures ☐ ☐ Procedure statement (d) Procedures for monitoring of youth identified at risk 1523 Suicide Prevention Plan and for suicide. ☒ Procedures ☐ ☐ Policy statement (d) (e) Safety Interventions 1523 Suicide Prevention Plan and (1) Procedures to address intervention protocols for Procedures youth identified at risk for suicide which may ☒ ☐ ☐ include, but are not limited to: Policy statement (e)1a (A) Housing consideration (B) Treatment strategies including trauma- 1523 Suicide Prevention Plan and informed approaches ☒ Procedures ☐ ☐ Policy statement (e)1b (2) Procedures to instruct youth supervision staff how 1523 Suicide Prevention Plan and to respond to youth who exhibit suicidal behaviors. ☒ Procedures ☐ ☐ Policy statement (e)2 7148 Kern PROB Larry J. Rhoades Crossroads Facility Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 11 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (f) Communication 1523 Suicide Prevention Plan and (1) The intake process shall include communication Procedures with the arresting officer and family guardians ☒ ☐ ☐ regarding the youth’s past or present suicidal Policy statement (f)1 ideations, behaviors or attempts. (2) Procedures for clear and current information 1523 Suicide Prevention Plan and sharing about youth at risk for suicide with youth ☒ Procedures supervision, healthcare, and behavioral/mental ☐ ☐ health staff. Policy statement (f)12 (g) Debriefing of Critical Incidents Related to Suicides or 1523 Suicide Prevention Plan and Attempts Procedures (1) Process for administrative review of the ☒ ☐ ☐ circumstances and responses proceeding, during Policy statement (g)1 and after the critical incident. 1523 Suicide Prevention Plan and (2) Process for a debriefing event with affected staff. ☒ Procedures ☐ ☐ Policy statement (g)2 (3) Process for a debriefing event with affected youth. 1523 Suicide Prevention Plan and ☒ Procedures ☐ ☐ Policy statement (g)3 (h) Documentation 1523 Suicide Prevention Plan and (1) Documentation processes shall be developed to ☒ Procedures ensure compliance with this regulation ☐ ☐ Policy statement (h)1 Youth identified at risk for suicide shall not be denied the 1523 Suicide Prevention Plan and opportunity to participate in facility programs, services Procedures and activities which are available to other non-suicidal youth, unless deemed necessary for the safety of the ☒ Policy statement youth or security of the facility. Any deprivation of ☐ ☐ programs, services or activities for youth at risk of suicide shall be documented and approved by the facility manager. 1340 REPORTING OF LEGAL ACTIONS 1300 Reporting of Legal Actions Each facility shall submit to the Board a letter of ☒ No legal actions reported this inspection notification on each legal action, pertaining to conditions ☐ ☐ cycle. of confinement, filed against persons or legal entities responsible for juvenile facility operation. 1341 DEATH AND SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY 1305 Death, Serious, Illness, or Injury while OF A YOUTH WHILE DETAINED Detained Procedure (1) Death of a Youth. (a) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the No deaths or serious injuries/illnesses health administrator and the behavioral/mental ☒ reported this inspection cycle. health director, shall develop written policies and ☐ ☐ procedures in the event of the death of a youth while 1305 Death, Serious, Illness, or Injury while detained, which include notifications to necessary Detained 1(a) parties, which may include the Juvenile Court, the parent, guardian or person standing in loco parentis and the youth’s attorney of record. 7148 Kern PROB Larry J. Rhoades Crossroads Facility Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 12 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (b) The health administrator, in cooperation with the 1305 Death, Serious, Illness, or Injury while facility administrator, shall develop written policies Detained 1(b) and procedures to assure there is a medical and operational review of every in-custody death of a youth. The review team shall include the facility ☒ ☐ ☐ administrator and/or facility manager, the health administrator, the responsible physician and other health care and supervision staff who are relevant to the incident. (c) The administrator of the facility shall provide to 1305 Death, Serious, Illness, or Injury while the Board a copy of the report submitted to the Detained Attorney General under Government Code Section ☒ ☐ ☐ 12525. A copy of the report shall be submitted to the Reporting Requirements Board within 10 calendar days after the death. (d) Upon receipt of a report of the death of a youth 1305 Death, Serious, Illness, or Injury while from the administrator, the Board may within 30 Detained calendar days inspect and evaluate the juvenile facility, jail, lockup or court holding facility pursuant to ☒ Review ☐ ☐ the provisions of this subchapter. Any inquiry made by the Board shall be limited to the standards and requirements set forth in these regulations. (2) Serious Illness or Injury of Youth. 1305 Death, Serious, Illness, or Injury while (a) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Detained 2(a) health administrator, shall develop written policies and procedures for the notification to necessary ☒ parties, which may include the Juvenile Court, the ☐ ☐ parent, guardian or person standing in loco parentis and the youth’s attorney of record in the case of a serious illness or injury of a youth. 1342 POPULATION ACCOUNTING 1310 Population Accounting and Juvenile 8B Facility Capacity Each juvenile facility shall submit required population ☒ and profile survey reports to the Board within 10 working ☐ ☐ days after the end of each reporting period, in a format to be provided by the Board. 1343 JUVENILE FACILITY CAPACITY (EXCERPT) 1310 Population Accounting and Juvenile Facility Capacity When the number of youth detained in a living unit of a juvenile facility exceeds its rated capacity for more than ☒ ☐ ☐ CR - 80 total fifteen (15) calendar days in a month, the facility administrator shall provide a crowding report to the Board in a format provided by the Board. 1350 ADMITTANCE PROCEDURES 1600 Admittance Procedure The facility administrator shall develop and implement When youth are assigned to CR and written policies and procedures for admittance of youth transferred from the juvenile hall an that emphasize respectful and humane engagement admittance procedure for CR is initiated. We with youth, and reflect that the admission process may ☒ ☐ ☐ reviewed ten (10) Youth Intake packets from be traumatic to youth who may have already CR. Review of documentation provided, and experienced trauma. Policies shall be trauma-informed, policy and procedure manual revealed culturally relevant, and responsive to the language and compliance with this regulation. literacy needs of youth. In addition to the requirements of Sections 1324 and 1430 of these regulations: (a) the admittance process shall include: 1600 Admittance Procedure (1) Access to two free phone calls within one hour of ☒ admittance in accordance with the provisions of ☐ ☐ Procedure statement Welfare and Institution Code Section 627; 7148 Kern PROB Larry J. Rhoades Crossroads Facility Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 13 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1600.3 Admittance Procedure (2) Offer of a shower; ☒ Showers are not offered when the youth is ☐ ☐ transferred from the juvenile hall. Youth will shower at the regularly scheduled time. 1600 Admittance Procedure (3) Documented secure storage of personal ☒ belongings; ☐ ☐ Procedure statement 1600 Admittance Procedure Meals are not offered when the youth is (4) Offer of food upon arrival; ☒ transferred from the juvenile hall. Youth will ☐ ☐ eat at the regularly scheduled time. Procedure statement (5) Screening for physical and behavioral health and 1600 Admittance Procedure safety issues, intellectual or developmental ☒ ☐ ☐ disabilities; Policy statement (6) Screening for physical and developmental 1600 Admittance Procedure disabilities in accordance with Sections 1329, 1413, ☒ ☐ ☐ and 1430 of these regulations; Policy statement (7) Contact with Regional Center for the 1600 Admittance Procedure Developmentally Disabled for youth that are suspected of or identified as having a ☒ Policy statement ☐ ☐ developmental disability, pursuant to Section 1413; and, 1600 Admittance Procedure (8) Procedures consistent with Section 1352.5. ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy statement (b) juvenile hall administrators shall establish written 1600 Admittance Procedure criteria for detention that considers the least restrictive ☒ ☐ ☐ environment. Policy statement (c) juvenile camps and post-dispositional programs in 1600 Admittance Procedure juvenile halls shall develop policies and procedures that advise the youth of the estimated length of stay, inform ☒ Procedure statement them of program guidelines and provide written ☐ ☐ screening criteria for inclusion and exclusion from the program. (d) juvenile halls shall develop policies and procedures 1600 Admittance Procedure that advise any committed youth of the estimated length ☒ ☐ ☐ of his/her stay. Procedure statement 7148 Kern PROB Larry J. Rhoades Crossroads Facility Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 14 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1350.5 SCREENING FOR THE RISK OF SEXUAL 1600 Admittance Procedure ABUSE Screening for the Risk of Sexual Abuse The facility administrator shall develop and implement 1600 Admittance Procedure written policies and procedures to reduce the risk of Screening for the Risk of Sexual Abuse (a) sexual abuse by or upon youth. The policy shall require facility staff to assess each youth within 72 hours of Every youth booked into the juvenile hall admission based on the following information: receives a screening for the risk of sexual (a) Prior sexual victimization or abusiveness; abuse. However, when a youth is assigned to ☒ a Camp program, another screening for the ☐ ☐ risk of sexual abuse is completed. We reviewed ten (10) Youth Kern County Human trafficking (HT)/Commercially Sexually Exploited Children (CSEC) forms from CR. Review of documentation provided, and policy and procedure manual revealed compliance with this regulation. (b) Gender nonconforming appearance or manner; or 1600 Admittance Procedure identification as lesbian, gay or bisexual, transgender, ☒ Screening for the Risk of Sexual Abuse (b) queer or intersex, and whether the youth may, therefore, ☐ ☐ be vulnerable to sexual abuse; (c) Current charges and offense history; ☒ 1600 Admittance Procedure ☐ ☐ Screening for the Risk of Sexual Abuse (c) (d) Age; ☒ 1600 Admittance Procedure ☐ ☐ Screening for the Risk of Sexual Abuse (d) (e) Level of emotional and cognitive development; ☒ 1600 Admittance Procedure ☐ ☐ Screening for the Risk of Sexual Abuse (e) (f) Physical size and stature; ☒ 1600 Admittance Procedure ☐ ☐ Screening for the Risk of Sexual Abuse (f) (g) Mental illness or mental disabilities; ☒ 1600 Admittance Procedure ☐ ☐ Screening for the Risk of Sexual Abuse (g) (h) Intellectual or developmental disabilities; ☒ 1600 Admittance Procedure ☐ ☐ Screening for the Risk of Sexual Abuse (h) (i) Physical disabilities; ☒ 1600 Admittance Procedure ☐ ☐ Screening for the Risk of Sexual Abuse (i) (j) The youth’s perception of vulnerability; and, ☒ 1600 Admittance Procedure ☐ ☐ Screening for the Risk of Sexual Abuse (j) (k) Any other specific information about the individual 1600 Admittance Procedure youth that may indicate heightened needs for ☒ Screening for the Risk of Sexual Abuse (k) supervision, additional safety precautions, or separation ☐ ☐ from certain other youth. Staff shall ascertain this information through 1600 Admittance Procedure conversations with the youth during the admittance Screening for the Risk of Sexual Abuse process, medical and behavioral health screenings; ☒ during classification assessments; and by reviewing ☐ ☐ court records, case files, facility behavioral records, and other relevant documentation from the youth’s files. The facility administrator shall implement appropriate 1600 Admittance Procedure controls on the dissemination of information within the Screening for the Risk of Sexual Abuse facility relative to responses received pursuant to this ☒ assessment in order to ensure that sensitive information ☐ ☐ is not exploited to the youth’s detriment by staff or other youth. 7148 Kern PROB Larry J. Rhoades Crossroads Facility Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 15 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1351 RELEASE PROCEDURES 1615 Release Procedures The facility administrator shall develop and implement written policies and procedures for release of youth from ☒ We reviewed ten (10) Youth Release forms ☐ ☐ from CR. Review of documentation provided, custody which provide for: and policy and procedure manual revealed compliance with this regulation. (a) verification of identity/release papers; ☒ 1615 Release Procedures- Policy statement ☐ ☐ (b) return of personal clothing and valuables; ☒ 1615 Release Procedures- Policy statement ☐ ☐ (c) notification to the youth's parents or guardian; ☒ 1615 Release Procedures- Policy statement ☐ ☐ (d) notification to the facility health care provider in 1615 Release Procedures- Policy statement accordance with Sections 1408 and 1437 of these ☒ ☐ ☐ regulations, for coordination with outside agencies; and, (e) notification of school staff; ☒ 1615 Release Procedures- Policy statement ☐ ☐ (f) notification of facility mental health personnel. ☒ 1615 Release Procedures- Policy statement ☐ ☐ The facility administrator shall develop and implement 1615 Release Procedures policies and procedures for post-disposition youth to coordinate the provision of transitional and reentry ☒ Procedure- Reentry, ADA, and Program services including, but not limited to, medical and ☐ ☐ (RAP) Unit Staff assist the youth with their behavioral health, education, probation supervision and transition back to the community. community-based services. The facility administrator shall develop and implement 1615.1 Temporary Releases written policies and procedures for the furlough of youth ☒ ☐ ☐ from custody. 1352 CLASSIFICATION 1605 Classification The facility administrator shall develop and implement We reviewed ten (10) Youth classification written policies and procedures on classification of youth ☒ forms from CR. Review of documentation for the purpose of determining housing placement in the ☐ ☐ provided, and the procedure manual revealed facility. compliance with this regulation. Such procedures shall: (a) provide for the safety of the youth, other youth, facility 1605 Classification – Policy statement staff, and the public by placing youth in the appropriate, least restrictive housing and program settings. Housing ☒ ☐ ☐ assignments shall consider the need for single, double or dormitory assignment or location within the dormitory; (b) consider facility populations and physical design of ☒ 1605 Classification – Policy statement the facility; ☐ ☐ (c) provide that a youth shall be classified upon 1605 Classification – Procedure statement admittance to the facility; classification factors shall include, but not be limited to: age, maturity, sophistication, emotional stability, program needs, legal ☒ ☐ ☐ status, public safety considerations, medical/mental health considerations, gender and gender identity of the youth; (d) provide for periodic classification reviews, including 1605 Classification – Policy statement provisions that consider the level of supervision and the ☒ ☐ ☐ youth's behavior while in custody; and, 7148 Kern PROB Larry J. Rhoades Crossroads Facility Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 16 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (e) provide that facility staff shall not separate youth from 1605 Classification – Procedure statement the general population or assign youth to a single occupancy room based solely on the youth's actual or perceived race, ethnic group identification, ancestry, national origin, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, ☒ gender identity, gender expression, mental or physical ☐ ☐ disability, or HIV status. This section does not prohibit staff from placing youth in a single occupancy room at the youth's specific request or in accordance with Title 15 regulations regarding separation. (f) facility staff shall not consider lesbian, gay, bisexual, 1605 Classification – Procedure statement transgender, questioning or intersex identification or ☒ status as an indicator of likelihood of being sexually ☐ ☐ abusive. 1352.5 TRANSGENDER AND INTERSEX YOUTH. 1605.1 Transgender and Intersex Youth 3B The facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures ensuring respectful and equitable ☒ Review of documentation provided, policy ☐ ☐ and procedure manual, and the facility's treatment of transgender and intersex youth. Transgender and Intersex Youth form The policies shall provide that: revealed compliance with this regulation. (a) Facility staff shall respect every youth’s gender 1605.1 Transgender and Intersex Youth identity and shall refer to the youth by the youth’s preferred name and gender pronoun, regardless of the Procedures 3 youth’s legal name. Facilities may prohibit the use of ☒ gang or slang names or names that otherwise ☐ ☐ compromise facility operations as determined by the facility manager or designee, and shall document any decision made on this basis. (b) Facility staff shall permit youth to dress and present 1605.1 Transgender and Intersex Youth themselves in a manner consistent with their gender identity and shall provide youth with the institution’s ☒ Procedures 5 ☐ ☐ clothing and undergarments consistent with their gender identity. (c) Facility staff shall house youth in the unit or room that 1605.1 Transgender and Intersex Youth best meets their individual needs and promotes their safety and well-being. Staff may not automatically house Housing youth according to their external anatomy and shall document the reasons for any decision to house youth ☒ ☐ ☐ in a unit that does not match their gender identity. In making a housing decision, staff shall consider the youth’s preferences, as well as any recommendations from the youth’s health or behavioral health provider. (d) Facility administrators shall ensure that transgender 1605.1 Transgender and Intersex Youth and intersex youth have access to medical and ☒ behavioral health providers qualified to provide care and ☐ ☐ Medical treatment to transgender and intersex youth. (e) Consistent with the facility’s reasonable and 1605.1 Transgender and Intersex Youth necessary security considerations and physical plant, facility staff shall make every effort to ensure the safety ☒ Housing and privacy of transgender and intersex youth when the ☐ ☐ youth are using the bathroom or shower, or dressing or undressing. Facility staff shall not conduct physical searches of any 1605.1 Transgender and Intersex Youth youth for the purpose of determining the youth’s anatomical sex. Whenever feasible, the facility shall ☒ Searches ☐ ☐ respect the youth’s preference regarding the gender of the staff member who conducts any search of the youth. 7148 Kern PROB Larry J. Rhoades Crossroads Facility Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 17 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1353 ORIENTATION 1610 Orientation The facility administrator shall develop and implement Each youth assigned to a Camp program is written policies and procedures to orient a youth prior to provided with an orientation where rules, placement in a living area. Both written and verbal expectations, and program components are information shall be provided and supplemented with reviewed. We reviewed ten (10) Youth video orientation if feasible. Provision shall be made to provide accessible orientation information to all detained ☒ Orientation packets from CR. Review of ☐ ☐ documentation provided, and policy and youth including those with disabilities, limited literacy, or procedure manual revealed compliance with English language learners. this regulation. Orientation shall include information that addresses: Each youth is also provided with a Youth Handbook during the orientation process. (a) facility rules including contraband and searches and ☒ 1610 Orientation- Purpose 1 disciplinary procedures; ☐ ☐ (b) facility’s system of positive behavior interventions 1610 Orientation- Purpose 2 and supports, including behavior expectations, incentives that youth will receive for complying with ☒ ☐ ☐ facility rules, and consequences that may result when youth violate the rules of the facility; (c) age appropriate information that explains the facility’s 1610 Orientation- Purpose 20 policy prohibiting sexual abuse and sexual harassment ☒ and how to report incidents or suspicions of sexual ☐ ☐ abuse or sexual harassment; (d) identification of key staff and their roles; ☒ 1610 Orientation- Purpose 4 ☐ ☐ (e) the existence of the grievance procedure, the steps 1610 Orientation- Purpose 3 that must be taken to use it, the youth’s right to be free ☒ of retaliation for reporting a grievance, and the name of ☐ ☐ the person or position designated to resolve the issue; (f) access to legal services and information on the court ☒ 1610 Orientation- Purpose 5 process; ☐ ☐ (g) access to routine and emergency health and mental ☒ 1610 Orientation- Purpose 6 health care; ☐ ☐ (h) access to education, religious services, and ☒ 1610 Orientation- Purpose 7 recreational activities; ☐ ☐ (i) housing assignments; ☒ 1610 Orientation- Purpose 9 ☐ ☐ (j) opportunity for personal hygiene and daily showers ☒ 1610 Orientation- Purpose 10 including the availability of personal care items ☐ ☐ (k) rules and access to correspondence, visits and ☒ 1610 Orientation- Purpose 11 telephone use; ☐ ☐ (l) availability of reading materials, programming, and ☒ 1610 Orientation- Purpose 12 other activities; ☐ ☐ (m) facility policies on the use of force, use of restraints, ☒ 1610 Orientation- Purpose 13 chemical agents and room confinement; ☐ ☐ (n) immigration legal services; ☒ 1610 Orientation- Purpose 14 ☐ ☐ (o) emergencies including evacuation procedures; ☒ 1610 Orientation- Purpose 15 ☐ ☐ (p) non-discrimination policy and the right to be free from 1610 Orientation- Purpose 16 physical, verbal or sexual abuse and harassment by ☒ ☐ ☐ other youth and staff; 7148 Kern PROB Larry J. Rhoades Crossroads Facility Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 18 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (q) availability of services and programs in a language ☒ 1610 Orientation- Purpose 17 other than English if appropriate; ☐ ☐ (r) the process for requesting different housing, ☒ 1610 Orientation- Purpose 18 education, programming and work assignments; ☐ ☐ (s) a process for which parents/guardians receive 1610 Orientation- Purpose 19 information regarding the youth’s stay in the facility that at a minimum includes answers to frequently asked ☒ ☐ ☐ questions and provides contact information for the facility, medical, school and mental health; and, (t) a process by which youth may request access to Title 1610 Orientation- Purpose 20 15 Minimum Standards for Juvenile Facilities. ☒ Youth are advised of access to Title 15 in the ☐ ☐ Youth Handbook. Title 15 is available within each dormitory. 1354 SEPARATION 1620 Separation The facility administrator shall develop and implement At the time of the inspection, only one (1) CR written policies and procedures that address: youth had been separated from the normal program. It should be noted that each time the youth requested to be placed on voluntary ☒ separation. ☐ ☐ Review of documentation provided, and review of policy and procedure manual revealed compliance with this regulation. (a) separation of youth for reasons that include, but are 1620 Separation- Policy statement not be limited to, medical and mental health conditions, ☒ assaultive behavior, disciplinary consequences and ☐ ☐ protective custody. (b) consideration of positive youth development and ☒ 1620 Separation- Policy statement trauma-informed care. ☐ ☐ (c) separated youth shall not be denied normal privileges 1620 Separation- Policy statement available at the facility, except when necessary to ☒ ☐ ☐ accomplish the objective of separation. (d) when the objective of the separation is discipline, ☒ 1620 Separation- Policy statement Title 15 Section 1390 shall apply. ☐ ☐ (e) when separation results in room confinement, the 1620 Separation- Policy statement separation shall occur in accordance with Welfare and ☒ Institutions Code Section 208.3 and Section 1354.5 of ☐ ☐ these regulations. (f) policies and procedures shall ensure a daily review of 1620 Separation- Review separated youth to determine if separation remains ☒ ☐ ☐ necessary. 7148 Kern PROB Larry J. Rhoades Crossroads Facility Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 19 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1354.5 ROOM CONFINEMENT 1620.1 Room Confinement 4B (a) The facility administrator shall develop and We reviewed ten (10) Room Placement Log implement written policies and procedures addressing forms from CR. Review of the documentation the confinement of youth in their room that are consistent provided revealed compliance with this with Welfare and Institutions Code Section 208.3. The placement of a youth in room confinement shall be ☒ regulation. Review also revealed CR is doing ☐ ☐ an excellent job of documenting the youth’s accomplished in accordance with the following behaviors while on room confinement, as well guidelines: as documenting the need to extend the youth’s room confinement due to being a threat to the safety and security of the facility. (1) Room confinement shall not be used before other, 1620.1 Room Confinement- Policy statement 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 1620.1 Room Confinement- Policy statement purposes of punishment, coercion, convenience, or ☒ ☐ ☐ retaliation by staff. (3) Room confinement shall not be used to the extent 1620.1 Room Confinement- Policy statement that it compromises the mental and physical health of ☒ ☐ ☐ the youth. (b) A youth may be held up to four hours in room 1620.1 Room Confinement- Procedure confinement. After the youth has been held in room ☒ statement confinement for a period of four hours, staff shall do one ☐ ☐ or more of the following: (1) Return the youth to general population. ☒ 1620.1 Room Confinement- Procedure ☐ ☐ statement 1 (2) Consult with mental health or medical staff. ☒ 1620.1 Room Confinement- Procedure ☐ ☐ statement 2 (3) Develop an individualized plan that includes the 1620.1 Room Confinement- Procedure goals and objectives to be met in order to reintegrate ☒ statement ☐ ☐ the youth to general population. (4) If room confinement must be extended beyond 1620.1 Room Confinement- Procedure four hours, staff shall do each of the following: statement (A) Document the reasons for room confinement and the basis for the extension, the date and time ☒ When a youth is separated from the group by the youth was first placed in room confinement, ☐ ☐ being placed in their room, the procedure is and when he or she is eventually released from as follows: 4 room confinement. (B) Develop an individualized plan that includes 1620.1 Room Confinement- Procedure the goals and objectives to be met in order to statement integrate the youth to general population. ☒ When a youth is separated from the group by ☐ ☐ being placed in their room, the procedure is as follows: 4 (C) Obtain documented authorization by the 1620.1 Room Confinement- Procedure facility superintendent or his or her designee statement every four hours thereafter. ☒ When a youth is separated from the group by ☐ ☐ being placed in their room, the procedure is as follows: 4 7148 Kern PROB Larry J. Rhoades Crossroads Facility Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 20 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (5) This section is not intended to limit the use of 1620.1 Room Confinement- Policy statement 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 ☒ 1620.1 Room Confinement- Policy statement court holding facilities or adult facilities. ☐ ☐ (7) Nothing in this section shall be construed to 1620.1 Room Confinement- Policy statement conflict with any law providing greater or additional ☒ ☐ ☐ protections to youth. (8) This section does not apply during an 1620.1 Room Confinement- Policy statement 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 1620.1 Room Confinement- Policy statement 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. 1355 INSTITUTIONAL ASSESSMENT AND PLAN 1625 Assessment and Case Plans The facility administrator shall develop and implement We reviewed ten (10) Case Plan update written policies and procedures for assessment and case planning. ☒ forms from CR. Review of the documentation ☐ ☐ provided, and the policy and procedure manual revealed compliance with this regulation. (a) Assessment: 1625 Assessment and Case Plans The assessment is based on information collected during the admission process with periodic review, which Policy statement includes the youth's risk factors, needs and strengths ☒ including, but not limited to, identification of substance ☐ ☐ During the intake process, the Youth Service abuse history, educational, vocational, counseling, Officer will complete the James G. Bowles behavioral health, consideration of known history of Juvenile Hall Initial Assessment form. trauma, and family strengths and needs. (b) Institutional Case Plan: 1625 Assessment and Case Plans (1) A case plan shall be developed for each youth Policy statement held for at least 30 days or more and created within 40 days of admission. ☒ After a youth has been detained for over 30 ☐ ☐ days, a Youth Service Officer III must complete a Case Plan Update within 40 days of the youth's admission. (2) The institutional plan shall include, but not be 1625 Assessment and Case Plans limited to, written documentation that provides: ☒ (A) objectives and time frame for the resolution of ☐ ☐ Procedure – Case Plan Update 1 problems identified in the assessment; 7148 Kern PROB Larry J. Rhoades Crossroads Facility Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 21 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (B) a plan for meeting the objectives that includes 1625 Assessment and Case Plans a description of program resources needed and ☒ individuals responsible for assuring that the plan ☐ ☐ Procedure – Case Plan Update 2 is implemented; (3) periodic evaluation of progress towards meeting 1625 Assessment and Case Plans the objectives, including periodic review and discussion of the plan with the youth; ☒ Procedure – Case plan Update 3 ☐ ☐ CR youth Case Plans are reviewed bi-weekly while the youth is in custody. (4) a transition plan, the contents of which shall be 1625 Assessment and Case Plans subject to existing resources, shall be developed for ☒ post dispositional youth in accordance with Section ☐ ☐ Procedure – Case Plan Update 4 1351; and, (5) in as much as possible and if appropriate, the 1625 Assessment and Case Plans plan, including the transition plan, shall be developed with input from the family, supportive adults, youth, ☒ Policy statement ☐ ☐ and Regional Center for the Developmentally Disabled. 1356 COUNSELING AND CASEWORK SERVICES 1630 Counseling and Casework Services The facility administrator shall develop and implement 1630 Counseling and Casework Services written policies and procedures ensuring the availability of appropriate counseling and casework services for all Policy 1 youth. Policies and procedures shall ensure: (a) youth will receive assistance with needs or concerns CR contracts with Behavioral Health and that may arise; Recovery Services to provide EBPs, counseling, and casework services for youth ☒ committed to the program. These agencies ☐ ☐ are on-site at the facility. Review of documentation provided, and policy and procedure manual revealed compliance with this regulation. CR also does a weekly Special Cases and ADA Accommodation meeting with medical, mental health, school, kitchen, and probation staff. (b) youth will receive assistance in requesting contact 1630 Counseling and Casework Services with parents, other supportive adults, attorney, clergy, ☒ ☐ ☐ probation officer, or other public official; and, Policy 2 (c) youth will be provided access to available resources 1630 Counseling and Casework Services to meet the youth’s needs. ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy 3 7148 Kern PROB Larry J. Rhoades Crossroads Facility Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 22 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1357 USE OF FORCE 1635 Use of Force The facility administrator, in cooperation with the We reviewed four (4) use of force reports in responsible physician, shall develop and implement which OC spray was utilized and five (5) use written policies and procedures for the use of force, of force reports in which OC spray was not which may include chemical agents. Force shall never utilized. Review of the documentation be applied as punishment, discipline, retaliation or provided revealed compliance with this treatment. regulation. Review also revealed that CR staff (a) At a minimum, each facility shall develop policies and utilize a command call of “Get Down on the procedures which: Ground” to youth when there is an imminent ☒ threat to the youth’s safety or the safety of ☐ ☐ others. Youth who fail to comply with the Get Down command call are then given multiple warnings to comply prior to staff going hands- on or deploying their OC spray. It should be noted that each report reviewed contained staff efforts to de-escalate the incident and command calls given to the youth prior to going hands-on to protect the safety of the youth and the facility. (1) restricts the use of force to that which is deemed 1635 Use of Force – Introduction statement reasonable and necessary, as defined in Section 1302 ☒ to ensure the safety and security of youth, staff, others ☐ ☐ and the facility. (2) outline the force options available to staff including 1635 Use of Force – Introduction statement both physical and non-physical options and define ☒ when those force options are appropriate. ☐ ☐ Youth Behavior and Force Options 1-4 (3) describe force options or techniques that are 1635 Use of Force – Introduction statement expressly prohibited by the facility. ☒ ☐ ☐ Youth Behavior and Force Options (4) describe the requirements of staff to report any 1635 Use of Force – Introduction statement inappropriate use of force, and to take affirmative ☒ ☐ ☐ action to immediately stop it. Youth Behavior and Force Options (5) define a standardized reporting format that 1635 Use of Force- Notification Procedures includes time period and procedure for documenting and reporting the use of force, including reporting It should be noted that CR conducts a requirements of management and line staff and debriefing on all use-of-force incidents. procedures for reviewing and tracking use of force Attending those debriefings are all staff incidents by supervisory and or management staff, ☒ involved in the incident, a Duty Supervisor, ☐ ☐ which include procedures for debriefing a particular and a member of the Administration team. incident with staff and/or youth for the purposes of training as well as mitigating the effects of trauma that may have been experienced by staff and /or the youth involved. (6) Include an administrative review and a system for 1635 Use of Force- Notification Procedures investigating unreasonable use of force. ☒ Administration will track and review all ☐ ☐ situations involving the use of force and will determine: 1-5 7148 Kern PROB Larry J. Rhoades Crossroads Facility Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 23 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (7) define the role, notification, and follow-up 1635 Use of Force- Notification Procedures 2 procedures required after use of force incidents for and 3 medical, mental health staff and parents or legal ☒ guardians. ☐ ☐ It should be noted that notification of the use of force against a youth parent is documented on Special Incident Reports (SIR). (8) describe the limitations of use of force on pregnant 1635 Use of Force- Factors to Determine the youth in accordance with Penal Code Section 6030(f) use of force options and Welfare and Institutions Code Section 222. ☒ ☐ ☐ With regards to pregnant youth and use of force, refer to JH manual, section 1917: 1-7. (b) Facilities that authorize chemical agents as a force 1635.1 Oleoresin Capsicum option shall include policies and procedures that: (1) identify who is approved to carry and/or utilize 1635.1 Oleoresin Capsicum- Policy chemical agents in the facility and the type, size and statement the approved method of deployment for those chemical agents. ☒ When youth are exposed to O.C. spray, CR ☐ ☐ staff are doing an excellent job of documenting each youth decontamination process from start to finish. They also document when youth “self-terminate” the decontamination process with exact start and finish times of showers. (2) mandate that chemical agents only be used when 1635.1 Oleoresin Capsicum- Policy there is an imminent threat to the youth’s safety or the statement safety of others and only when de-escalation efforts ☒ have been unsuccessful or are not reasonably ☐ ☐ The policy of Kern County Probation possible. Department includes the following guidelines: 1-2. (3) outline the facility’s approved methods and 1635.1 Oleoresin Capsicum- Policy timelines for decontamination from chemical agents. statement This shall include that youth who have been exposed to chemical agents shall not be left unattended until The policy of Kern County Probation that youth is fully decontaminated or is no longer Department includes the following guidelines: suffering the effects of the chemical agent. 8-10. ☒ ☐ ☐ CR staff clearly document their one-on-one supervision of a youth that has been exposed to OC spray until the youth disclose the are no longer suffering the effects of the chemical agent. (4) define the role, notification, and follow-up 1635 Use of Force- Notification Procedures 2 procedures required after use of force incidents and 3 involving chemical agents for medical, mental health ☒ staff and parents or legal guardians. ☐ ☐ It should be noted that notification of the use of force against a youth parent is documented on the Special Incident Reports (SIR). (5) provide for the documentation of each incident of 1635 Use of Force- Notification Procedures use of chemical agents, including the reasons for which it was used, efforts to de-escalate prior to use, 1635.1 Oleoresin Capsicum- Reporting 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. 7148 Kern PROB Larry J. Rhoades Crossroads Facility Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 24 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (c) Facilities shall develop policies and procedure which 1635 Use of Force- Training require that agencies provide initial and regular training in use of force and chemical agents when appropriate ☒ that address: ☐ ☐ (1) known medical and behavioral health conditions that would contraindicate certain types of force; (2) acceptable chemical agents and the methods of ☒ 1635.1 Oleoresin Capsicum- Policy application. ☐ ☐ statement (3) signs or symptoms that should result in immediate ☒ 1635 Use of Force- Training referral to medical or behavioral health. ☐ ☐ (4) instruction on the Constitutional Limitations of Use ☒ 1635 Use of Force- Legal Authority of Force. ☐ ☐ (5) physical training force options that may require ☒ 1635 Use of Force- Training the use of perishable skills. ☐ ☐ (6) timelines the facility uses to define regular ☒ 1635 Use of Force- Training training. ☐ ☐ 1358 USE OF PHYSICAL RESTRAINTS 1640 Use of Physical Restraints The facility administrator, in cooperation with the We reviewed nine (9) use of force reports responsible physician and mental health director, shall ☒ from CR. Review of the documentation develop and implement written policies and procedures ☐ ☐ provided revealed compliance with this for the use of restraint devices. Restraint devices include regulation. any devices which immobilize a youth's extremities and/or prevent the youth from being ambulatory. Physical restraints may be used only for those youth who 1640 Use of Physical Restraints present an immediate danger to themselves or others, who exhibit behavior which results in the destruction of Policy statement property, or reveals the intent to cause self-inflicted ☒ ☐ ☐ physical harm. Physical restraints should be utilized only when it appears less restrictive alternatives would be ineffective in controlling the youth’s behavior. In no case shall restraints be used as punishment or 1640 Use of Physical Restraints discipline, or as a substitute for treatment. The use of restraint devices that attach a youth to a wall, floor or other Policy statement fixture, including a restraint chair, or through affixing of ☒ hands and feet together behind the back (hogtying) is ☐ ☐ prohibited. The use of restraints on pregnant youth is limited in accordance with Penal Code Section 6030(f) and Welfare and Institutions Code Section 222. The provisions of this section do not apply to the use of 1640 Use of Physical Restraints handcuffs, shackles or other restraint devices when used to restrain youth for movement or transportation within the ☒ Policy statement facility. Movement within the facility shall be governed by ☐ ☐ Section 1358.5, Use of Restraint Devices for Movement Within the Facility. Youth shall be placed in restraints only with the approval 1640 Use of Physical Restraints of the facility manager or designee. The facility manager may delegate authority to place a youth in restraints to a ☒ Policy statement physician. Reasons for continued retention in restraints ☐ ☐ shall be reviewed and documented at a minimum of every hour. A medical opinion on the safety of placement and 1640 Use of Physical Restraints retention shall be secured as soon as possible, but no later than two hours from the time of placement. The ☒ Procedure- Duty Supervisor 3c ☐ ☐ youth shall be medically cleared for continued retention at least every three hours thereafter. 7148 Kern PROB Larry J. Rhoades Crossroads Facility Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 25 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 A mental health consultation shall be secured as soon as 1640 Use of Physical Restraints possible, but in no case longer than four hours from the ☒ time of placement, to assess the need for mental health ☐ ☐ Procedure- Duty Supervisor 3b treatment. Continuous direct visual supervision shall be conducted 1640 Use of Physical Restraints to ensure that the restraints are properly employed, and to ensure the safety and well-being of the youth. ☒ Procedure- Duty Supervisor 3d Observations of the youth's behavior and any staff ☐ ☐ interventions shall be documented at least every 15 minutes, with actual time of the documentation recorded. In addition to the requirements above, policies and 1640 Use of Physical Restraints procedures shall address: ☒ ☐ ☐ (a) documentation of the circumstances leading to an Procedure statement application of restraints. (b) known medical conditions that would contraindicate 1640 Use of Physical Restraints ☒ ☐ ☐ certain restraint devices and/or techniques. Procedure statement (c) acceptable restraint devices. 1640 Use of Physical Restraints ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure statement (d) signs or symptoms which should result in immediate 1640 Use of Physical Restraints medical/mental health referral. ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure statement (e) availability of cardiopulmonary resuscitation 1640 Use of Physical Restraints equipment. ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure statement (f) protective housing of restrained youth. While in 1640 Use of Physical Restraints restraint devices, all youth shall be housed alone or in a ☒ ☐ ☐ specified housing area for restrained youth which makes Procedure statement provision to protect the youth from abuse. 1640 Use of Physical Restraints (g) provision for hydration and sanitation needs. ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure statement 1640 Use of Physical Restraints (h) exercising of extremities. ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure statement 1358.5 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES FOR 1640.1 Use of Restraint Devices for 5B MOVEMENT AND TRANSPORTATION WITHIN Movement and Transportation within the THE FACILITY. Facility The Facility Administrator, in cooperation with the We reviewed nine (9) use of force reports responsible physician and behavioral/mental health from CR. Review of the documentation director, shall develop and implement written policies ☒ ☐ ☐ provided revealed compliance with this and procedures for the use of restraint devices when the regulation. Review also revealed that CO purpose is for movement or transportation within the staff are documenting the circumstances facility that shall include the following: leading to the application of restraints in their (a) identification of acceptable restraint devices, staff Special Incident Reports (SIR). approved to utilize restraint devices and the required training. (b) the circumstances leading to the application of 1640.1 Use of Restraint Devices for restraints must be documented. Movement and Transportation within the ☒ ☐ ☐ Facility Policy statement 7148 Kern PROB Larry J. Rhoades Crossroads Facility Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 26 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (c) an individual assessment of the need to apply 1640.1 Use of Restraint Devices for restraints for movement or transportation that includes Movement and Transportation within the consideration of less restrictive alternatives, Facility consideration of a youth’s known medical or mental ☒ ☐ ☐ health conditions, trauma informed approaches, and a Policy statement process for documentation and supervisor review and approval. (d) consideration of safety and security of the facility, 1640.1 Use of Restraint Devices for with a clearly defined expectation that restraint devices Movement and Transportation within the shall not be used for the purposes of discipline or ☒ ☐ ☐ Facility retaliation. Policy statement (e) the use of restraints on pregnant youth is limited in 1640.1 Use of Restraint Devices for accordance with Penal Code Section 6030(f) and Movement and Transportation within the Welfare and Institutions Code Section 222. ☒ ☐ ☐ Facility Policy statement 1359 SAFETY ROOM PROCEDURES CR does not utilize a safety room. (a) The facility administrator, and where applicable, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop and implement written policies and procedures governing the use of safety rooms, as described in Title 24, Part 2, Section 1230.1.13. The room shall be used ☐ ☐ ☒ to hold only those youth who present an immediate danger to themselves or others, who exhibit behavior which results in the destruction of property, or reveals the intent to cause self-inflicted physical harm. A safety room shall not be used for punishment or discipline, or as a substitute for treatment. Policies and procedures shall: (1) include provisions for administration of necessary Not Applicable. nutrition and fluids, access to a toilet, and suitable ☐ ☐ ☒ clothing to provide for privacy; (2) provide for approval of the facility manager, or ☐ ☐ ☒ designee, before a youth is placed into a safety room; (3) provide for continuous direct visual supervision and documentation of the youth's behavior and any ☐ ☐ ☒ staff interventions every 15 minutes, with actual time recorded; (4) provide that the youth shall be evaluated by the ☐ ☐ ☒ facility manager, or designee, every four hours; (5) provide for immediate medical assessment, where appropriate, or an assessment at the next ☐ ☐ ☒ daily sick call; and, (6) provide a process for documenting the reason for placement, including attempts to use less restrictive ☐ ☐ ☒ means of control, and decisions to continue and end placement. (b) The placement of a youth in the safety room shall be accomplished in accordance with the following: (1) safety room shall not be used before 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. 7148 Kern PROB Larry J. Rhoades Crossroads Facility Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 27 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (2) safety room shall not be used for the purposes of punishment, coercion, convenience, or retaliation by ☐ ☐ ☒ staff. (3) safety room shall not be used to the extent that it compromises the mental and physical health of the ☐ ☐ ☒ youth. (c) A youth may be held up to four hours in the safety room. After the youth has been held in the safety room ☐ ☐ ☒ for a period of four hours, staff shall do one or more of the following: (1) return the youth to general population. ☐ ☐ ☒ (2) consult with mental health or medical staff, ☐ ☐ ☒ (3) develop an individualized plan that includes the goals and objectives to be met in order to reintegrate ☐ ☐ ☒ the youth to general population. (d) If confinement in the safety room must be extended beyond four hours, staff shall develop an individualized plan that includes the requirements of Section 1354.5 ☐ ☐ ☒ and the goals and objectives to be met in order to integrate the youth to general population. 1360 SEARCHES 1457 Searches The facility administrator shall develop and implement At the time of the inspection, zero (0) youth written policies and procedures governing the search of had been strip-searched. Review of the policy youth, the facility, and visitors. ☒ ☐ ☐ and procedure manual revealed compliance Policies and procedures shall provide that: with this regulation. All strip searches must be authorized by the Administration prior to being performed. (a) Searches shall be conducted to ensure the safety 1457 Searches – Policy and security of the facility, public, visitors, youth, and ☒ ☐ ☐ staff. (b) Searches shall be conducted in a manner that 1457 Searches – Policy preserves the privacy and dignity of the person being ☒ ☐ ☐ searched and shall not be conducted for harassment or as a form of discipline or punishment. (c) Strip searches and visual or physical body cavity ☒ ☐ ☐ 1457 Searches – Policy searches shall comply with Penal Code Section 4030. (d) Physical body cavity searches shall only be ☒ ☐ ☐ 1457 Searches – Policy conducted by a medical professional. (e) Any youth held after a detention hearing shall only be 1457 Searches strip searched with prior approval of a supervisor when there is reasonable suspicion based on specific and ☒ ☐ ☐ Strip Searches and Body Cavity Searches articulable facts to believe that youth is concealing contraband. The reasonable suspicion shall be documented. (f) Searches of transgender and intersex youth shall 1457 Searches comply with Section 1352.5. ☒ ☐ ☐ Strip Searches 7148 Kern PROB Larry J. Rhoades Crossroads Facility Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 28 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (g) Cross-gender pat-down searches and strip searches 1457 Searches are prohibited except in exigent circumstances or when ☒ ☐ ☐ conducted by a medical professional. Such searches must be justified and documented in writing. 1361 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE 1650 Grievance – Youth- Policy Statement The facility administrator shall develop and implement We reviewed ten (10) youth grievances from written policies and procedures whereby any youth may this inspection cycle from CR. Review of appeal and have resolved grievances relating to any policy and procedure and review of condition of confinement, including but not limited to documentation provided revealed compliance health care services, classification decisions, program ☒ ☐ ☐ with this regulation. participation, telephone, mail or visiting procedures, food, clothing, bedding, mistreatment, harassment or violations of the nondiscrimination policy. There shall be no time limit on filing grievances. Policies and procedures shall include provisions whereby the facility manager ensures: (a) a grievance form and instructions for registering a 1650 Grievance – Youth- Policy Statement grievance, which includes provisions for the youth to have free access to the form; ☒ ☐ ☐ A walkthrough of the facility revealed that youth have free access to grievance forms, which are in the dayroom of each living unit. (b) the youth shall have the option to confidentially file 1650 Grievance – Youth- Policy Statement the grievance or to deliver the form to any youth supervision staff working in the facility; ☒ ☐ ☐ There’s a confidential lock box located within each housing unit of CR. (c) resolution of the grievance at the lowest appropriate 1650 Grievance – Youth staff level; ☒ ☐ ☐ Grievance Procedure (d) provision for a prompt review and initial response to 1650 Grievance – Youth grievances within three (3) business days, grievances that relate to health and safety issues must be Grievance Procedure addressed immediately; ☒ ☐ ☐ All grievances reviewed had an initial response completed within three business days. (1) The youth may elect to be present to explain 1650 Grievance – Youth his/her version of the grievance to a person not ☒ ☐ ☐ directly involved in the circumstances which led to the Grievance Procedure grievance. (2) Provision for a staff representative approved by 1650 Grievance – Youth the facility administrator to assist the youth. ☒ ☐ ☐ Grievance Procedure (e) provision for a written response to the grievance 1650 Grievance – Youth ☒ ☐ ☐ which includes the reasons for the decisions; Grievance Procedure (f) a system which provides that any appeal of a 1650 Grievance – Youth grievance shall be heard by a person not directly ☒ ☐ ☐ involved in the circumstances which led to the grievance; Grievance Procedure 7148 Kern PROB Larry J. Rhoades Crossroads Facility Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 29 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (g) resolution of the grievance must occur within ten (10) 1650 Grievance – Youth business days unless circumstances dictate a longer time frame. The youth shall be notified of any delay; and, Grievance Procedure ☒ ☐ ☐ All grievances reviewed were completed and resolved prior to ten (10) business days of submission. (h) the policy shall provide multiple internal and external 1650 Grievance – Youth methods to report sexual abuse and sexual harassment. ☒ ☐ ☐ Grievance Procedure Whether or not associated with a grievance, concerns of 1650 Grievance – Youth parents, guardians, staff or other parties shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ addressed and documented in accordance with written Grievance Procedure policies and procedures within a specified timeframe. 1362 REPORTING OF INCIDENTS 1655 Incident Reporting, Investigation, and Report Writing A written report of all incidents which result in physical harm, use of force, serious threat of physical harm, or We reviewed ten (10) incident reports from death of an employee, youth or other person(s) shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ CR. Review of the documentation provided maintained. Such written record shall be prepared by the revealed compliance with this regulation. staff and submitted to the facility manager by the end of the shift, unless additional time is necessary and authorized by the facility manager or designee. 1363 USE OF REASONABLE FORCE TO COLLECT 1660 DNA Collection DNA SPECIMENS, SAMPLES, IMPRESSIONS 1660 DNA Collection – Procedure (a) Pursuant to Penal Code Section 298.1 authorized law enforcement, custodial, or corrections personnel Per policy, force will not be used to obtain a including peace officers, may employ reasonable force DNA sample unless specifically ordered by to collect blood specimens, saliva samples, and thumb the Court. or palm print impressions from individuals who are required to provide such samples, specimens or ☒ ☐ ☐ impressions pursuant to Penal Code Section 296 and who refuse following written or oral request. (1) For the purpose of this section, the “use of reasonable force” shall be defined as the force that an objective, trained and competent correctional employee, faced with similar facts and circumstances, would consider necessary and reasonable to gain compliance with this section. (2) The use of reasonable force shall be preceded by 1660 DNA Collection – Procedure efforts to secure voluntary compliance. Efforts to secure voluntary compliance shall be documented ☒ ☐ ☐ and include an advisement of the legal obligation to provide the requisite specimen, sample or impression and the consequences of refusal. (b) The force shall not be used without the prior written 1660 DNA Collection – Procedure authorization of the supervising officer on duty. The authorization shall include information that reflects the ☒ ☐ ☐ fact that the offender was asked to provide the requisite specimen, sample, or impression and refused. 7148 Kern PROB Larry J. Rhoades Crossroads Facility Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 30 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (1) If the use of reasonable force includes a cell 1660 DNA Collection – Procedure extraction, the extraction shall be videotaped. Video shall be directed at the cell extraction event. The videotape shall be retained by the agency for the ☒ ☐ ☐ length of time required by statute. Notwithstanding the use of the video as evidence in a court proceeding, the tape shall be retained administratively. 1370 EDUCATION PROGRAM 1705 Redwood School Program (a) School Programs Review of policy and procedures, youth and The County Board of Education shall provide for the staff interviews, and school daily schedules administration and operation of juvenile court schools in revealed compliance with this regulation. conjunction with the Chief Probation Officer, or designee pursuant to applicable State laws. The school and facility administrators shall develop and implement written policy School program evaluation completed by and procedures to ensure communication and Phillip Menchaca and Joe Hammond of coordination between educators and probation staff. Fresno County Superintendent of Schools on Culturally responsive and trauma-informed approaches 1/8/2025. should be applied when providing instruction. Education staff should collaborate with the facility administrator to use technology to facilitate learning and ensure safe technology practices. The facility administrator shall ☒ ☐ ☐ request an annual review of each required element of the program by the Superintendent of Schools, and a report or review checklist on compliance, deficiencies, and corrective action needed to achieve compliance with this section. Such a review, when conducted, cannot be delegated to the principal or any other staff of any juvenile court school site. The Superintendent of Schools shall conduct this review in conjunction with a qualified outside agency or individual. Upon receipt of the review, the facility administrator or designee shall review each item with the Superintendent of Schools and shall take whatever corrective action is necessary to address each deficiency and to fully protect the educational interests of all youth in the facility. (b) Required Elements 1705 Redwood School Program The facility school program shall comply with the State – Policy Statement Education Code and County Board of Education policies, all applicable federal education statutes and regulations and provide for an annual evaluation of the educational program offerings. As stated in the 2009 California Standards for the Teaching Profession, teachers shall ☒ ☐ ☐ establish and maintain learning environments that are physically, emotionally, and intellectually safe. Youth shall be provided a rigorous, quality educational program that responds to the different learning styles and abilities of students and prepares them for high school graduation, career entry, and post-secondary education. All youth shall be treated equally, and the education 1705 Redwood School Program program shall be free from discriminatory action. Staff ☒ ☐ ☐ – Policy Statement shall refer to transgender, intersex and gender- nonconforming youth by their preferred name and gender. (1) The course of study shall comply with the State 1705 Redwood School Program Education Code and include, but not be limited to, ☒ ☐ ☐ – Policy Statement courses required for high school graduation. 7148 Kern PROB Larry J. Rhoades Crossroads Facility Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 31 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (2) Information and preparation for the High School 1705 Redwood School Program Equivalency Test as approved by the California ☒ ☐ ☐ – Policy Statement Department of Education shall be made available to eligible youth. (3) Youth shall be informed of post-secondary ☒ ☐ ☐ 1705 Redwood School Program education and vocational opportunities. – Policy Statement (4) Administration of the High School Equivalency 1705 Redwood School Program Tests as approved by the California Department of ☒ ☐ ☐ – Policy Statement Education, shall be made available when possible. (5) Supplemental instruction shall be afforded to youth 1705 Redwood School Program who do not demonstrate sufficient progress towards ☒ ☐ ☐ – Policy Statement grade level standards. (6) The minimum school day shall be consistent with 1705 Redwood School Program State Education Code Requirements for juvenile court – Policy Statement schools. The facility administrator, in conjunction with education staff, must ensure that operational ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures do not interfere with the time afforded for the minimum instructional day. Absences, time out of class or educational instruction, both excused and unexcused, shall be documented. (7) Education shall be provided to all youth regardless 1705 Redwood School Program of classification, housing, security status, disciplinary – Policy Statement or separation status, including room confinement, except when providing education poses an immediate ☒ ☐ ☐ threat to the safety of self or others. Education includes, but is not limited to, related services as provided in a youth’s Section 504 Plan or Individualized Education Program (IEP). (c) School Discipline 1705 Redwood School Program (1) Positive behavior management will be – Policy Statement implemented to reduce the need for disciplinary action ☒ ☐ ☐ in the school setting and be integrated into the facility's overall behavioral management plan and security system. (2) School staff shall be advised of administrative 1705 Redwood School Program decisions made by probation staff that may affect the ☒ ☐ ☐ – Policy Statement educational programming of students. (3) Except as otherwise provided by the State 1705 Redwood School Program Education Code, expulsion/suspension from school – Policy Statement shall be imposed only when other means of correction fails to bring about proper conduct. School staff shall follow the appropriate due process safeguards as set ☒ ☐ ☐ forth in the State Education Code including the rights of students with special needs. School staff shall document the other means of correction used prior to imposing expulsion/ suspension if an expulsion/suspension is ultimately imposed. (4) The facility administrator, in conjunction with 1705 Redwood School Program education staff will develop policies and procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ – Policy Statement that address the rights of any student who has continuing difficulty completing a school day. 7148 Kern PROB Larry J. Rhoades Crossroads Facility Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 32 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (d) Provisions for Special Populations 1705 Redwood School Program (1) State and federal laws and regulations shall be – Policy Statement observed for all individuals with disabilities or suspected disabilities. This includes but is not limited ☒ ☐ ☐ to child find, assessment, continuum of alternative placements, manifestation determination reviews, and implementation of Section 504 Plans and Individualized Education Programs. (2) Youth identified as English Learners (EL) shall be 1705 Redwood School Program afforded an educational program that addresses their – Policy Statement language needs pursuant to all applicable state and ☒ ☐ ☐ federal laws and regulations governing programs for EL students. (e) Educational Screening and Admission 1705 Redwood School Program (1) Youth shall be interviewed after admittance and a ☒ ☐ ☐ – Policy Statement record maintained that documents a youth's educational history, including but not limited to: (A) School progress/school history; ☒ ☐ ☐ 1705 Redwood School Program – Policy Statement (B) Home Language Survey and the results of the ☒ ☐ ☐ 1705 Redwood School Program State Test used for English language proficiency; – Policy Statement (C) Needs and services of special populations as 1705 Redwood School Program defined by the State Education Code, including but ☒ ☐ ☐ – Policy Statement not limited to, students with special needs. (D) Discipline problems. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1705 Redwood School Program – Policy Statement (2) Youth will be immediately enrolled in school. 1705 Redwood School Program Educational staff shall conduct an assessment to ☒ ☐ ☐ – Policy Statement determine the youth's general academic functioning levels to enable placement in core curriculum courses. (3) After admission to the facility, a preliminary 1705 Redwood School Program education plan shall be developed for each youth ☒ ☐ ☐ – Policy Statement within five school days. (4) Upon enrollment, education staff shall comply with 1705 Redwood School Program the State Education Code and request the youth's – Policy Statement records from his/her prior school(s), including, but not limited to, transcripts, Individual Education Program (IEP), 504 Plan, state language assessment scores, ☒ ☐ ☐ immunization records, exit grades, and partial credits. Upon receipt of the transcripts, the youth's educational plan shall be reviewed with the youth and modified as needed. Youth should be informed of the credits they need to graduate. (f) Educational Reporting 1705 Redwood School Program (1) The complete facility educational record of the – Policy Statement youth shall be forwarded to the next educational ☒ ☐ ☐ placement in accordance with the State Education Code. (2) The County Superintendent of Schools shall 1705 Redwood School Program provide appropriate credit (full or partial) for course ☒ ☐ ☐ – Policy Statement work completed while in juvenile court school in accordance with the State Education Code. 7148 Kern PROB Larry J. Rhoades Crossroads Facility Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 33 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (g) Transition and Re-Entry Planning 1705 Redwood School Program (1) The Superintendent of Schools and the Chief – Policy Statement Probation Officer or designee, shall develop policies and procedures to meet the transition needs of youth, ☒ ☐ ☐ including the development of an education transition plan, in accordance with the State Education Code and in alignment with Title 15, Minimum Standards for Juvenile Facilities, Section 1355. (h) Post-Secondary Education Opportunities 1705 Redwood School Program (1) The school and facility administrator should, – Policy Statement whenever possible, collaborate with local post- secondary education providers to facilitate access to CR offers post-secondary education educational and vocational opportunities for youth that opportunities for those interested, as well as considers the use of technology to implement these ☒ ☐ ☐ vocational and behavioral health programs for programs. youth who have graduated. CO partners with Bakersfield College/Rising Scholar Network and offers classes through the Prison Education Project. 1371 PROGRAMS, RECREATION, AND EXERCISE. 1710 Recreation, Programs, and Exercise 6B The facility administrator shall develop and implement Review of policy and procedures and daily written policies and procedures for programs, recreation, schedule revealed compliance with this and exercise for all youth. The intent is to minimize the regulation. Documentation of youth programs, amount of time youth are in their rooms or their bed area. recreation, and exercise is documented within ☒ ☐ ☐ the Duty Supervisor logs and RAP shift reports. We reviewed fourteen (14) Duty Supervisor logs and fourteen (14) RAP shift reports, which also revealed compliance with this regulation. Each youth receives a minimum of one hour of programming, exercise, and recreation daily. Juvenile facilities shall provide the opportunity for 1710 Recreation, Programs, and Exercise programs, recreation, and exercise a minimum of three hours a day during the week and five hours a day each ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure Statement 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 1710 Recreation, Programs, and Exercise exercise may be suspended only upon a written finding by the administrator/manager or designee that a youth ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure Statement represents a threat to the safety and security of the facility. Such program, recreation, and exercise schedule shall 1710 Recreation, Programs, and Exercise be posted in the living units. Procedure Statement ☒ ☐ ☐ A walkthrough of the facility during the inspection revealed that program schedules are posted within each dormitory. There will be a written annual review of the programs, Annual review completed by Eric Meyer, recreation, and exercise by the responsible agency to ☒ ☐ ☐ Probation Division Director, on 6/17/2025. ensure content offered is current, consistent, and relevant to the population. 7148 Kern PROB Larry J. Rhoades Crossroads Facility Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 34 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (a) Programs. All youth shall be provided with the 1710 Recreation, Programs, and Exercise opportunity for at least one hour of daily programming to include, but not be limited to, trauma focused, cognitive, Programs evidence-based, best practice interventions that are culturally relevant and linguistically appropriate, or pro- We reviewed the CR monthly programs list of social interventions and activities designed to reduce available programs for the youth. We were recidivism. These programs should be based on the able to verify that youth receive a minimum of youth’s individual needs as required by Sections 1355 one-hour of programs daily by reviewing the and 1356. Such programs may be provided under the Unit's daily schedules, documentation direction of the Chief Probation Officer or the County provided, and interviews with youth and staff. Office of Education and can be administered by county partners such as mental health agencies, community based organizations, faith-based organizations or Probation staff. Programs may include but are not limited to: (1) Cognitive Behavior Interventions; (2) Management of Stress and Trauma; ☒ ☐ ☐ (3) Anger Management; (4) Conflict Resolution; (5) Juvenile Justice System; (6) Trauma-related interventions; (7) Victim Awareness; (8) Self-Improvement; (9) Parenting Skills and support; (10) Tolerance and Diversity; (11) Healing Informed Approaches; (12) Interventions by Credible Messengers; (13) Gender Specific Programming; (14) Art, creative writing, or self-expression; (15) CPR and First Aid training; (16) Restorative Justice or Civic Engagement; (17) Career and leadership opportunities; and, (18) Other topics suitable to the youth population. (b) Recreation. All youth shall be provided the opportunity 1710 Recreation, Programs, and Exercise for at least one hour of daily access to unscheduled activities such as leisure reading, letter writing, and Recreation entertainment. Activities shall be supervised and include orientation and may include coaching of youth. ☒ ☐ ☐ We were able to verify that youth receive a minimum of one-hour of recreation daily by reviewing the Unit's daily schedules, documentation provided, and interviews with youth and staff. (c) Exercise. All youth shall be provided with the 1710 Recreation, Programs, and Exercise opportunity for at least one hour of large muscle activity each day. Procedure Statement ☒ ☐ ☐ We were able to verify that youth receive a minimum of one-hour of exercise daily by reviewing the Unit's daily schedules, documentation provided, and interviews with youth and staff. 7148 Kern PROB Larry J. Rhoades Crossroads Facility Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 35 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 The administrator/manager may suspend, for a period not 1710 Recreation, Programs, and Exercise to exceed 24 hours, access to recreation and programs. The administrator/manager shall document the reasons Procedure Statement why suspension of recreation and programs occurs. ☒ ☐ ☐ It should be noted that at no time during this inspection cycle did the facility Administrator suspended youth access to recreation or programs. 1372 RELIGIOUS PROGRAM 1715 Religious Program The facility administrator shall provide access to religious Review of the daily schedule revealed youth services and/or religious counseling at least once each ☒ ☐ ☐ can participate in alternative programming week. Attendance shall be voluntary. A youth shall be during the scheduled religious program time. allowed to participate in an activity outside of their room if he/she elects not to participate in religious programs. Religious programs shall provide for: (a) opportunity for religious services and practices; ☒ ☐ ☐ 1715 Religious Program – Procedure statement (b) availability of clergy; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ 1715 Religious Program – Procedure statement (c) availability of religious diets. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1715 Religious Program – Procedure statement 1373 WORK PROGRAM 1720 Work program The facility administrator shall develop policies and CR has a garden program, “Farm to Table,” procedures regarding the fair and consistent assignment utilizing produce harvested from the garden of youth to work programs. Work assigned to a youth shall to make dishes for the facility. CR, you can be meaningful, constructive and related to vocational also participate in grounds/landscaping, auto training or increasing a youth's sense of responsibility. detailing in partnership with Bakersfield Work programs shall not be imposed as a disciplinary ☒ ☐ ☐ College. measure There’s an opportunity for CR youth to participate in laundry details and kitchen details and earn a ServSafe certification. There are also internships through partnerships with Garden Pathways, Bank of America, and the Wonderful Company. 1374 VISITING 1725 Visiting The facility administrator shall develop and implement Review of policy and procedures and CR written policies and procedures for visiting, that include visitation logs revealed compliance with this provisions for special visits. Youth shall be allowed to regulation. receive visits by parents, guardians or persons standing ☒ ☐ ☐ in loco parentis, and children of youth. Other family members, such as grandparents and siblings, and supportive adults, may be allowed to visit with the approval of the facility administrator or designee, and in conjunction with the youth’s case plan or in the best interest of the youth. 7148 Kern PROB Larry J. Rhoades Crossroads Facility Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 36 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 All visits shall occur at reasonable times, subject only to 1725 Visiting- Procedure the limitations necessary to maintain order and security. Visitation shall not be denied solely based on the visitor’s criminal history. The staff shall determine in each case, whether the visitor’s criminal history represents a risk to ☒ ☐ ☐ the safety of youth or staff in the facility. Any denial of visitation or limitation on visitations shall be communicated to the youth, person denied and facility administrator. Opportunity for visitation shall be a minimum of two hours 1725 Visiting- Procedure per week. Visits may be supervised, but conversations ☒ ☐ ☐ shall not be monitored unless there is a security or safety need. Provisions for special visits, in addition to the two-hour 1725 Visiting- Procedure minimum and/or outside of the regular visiting hours, shall be accommodated as necessary and within the discretion of the facility administrator or designee. Family therapy ☒ ☐ ☐ and professional visits shall be accommodated outside the provisions of this regulation. Facilities may provide visitation opportunities outside of normal visiting hours to accommodate special visits. The facility may provide access to technology as an 1725 Visiting- Procedure alternative, but not as a replacement, to in-person visiting. ☒ ☐ ☐ Zoom visits are offered to youth, but not as a replacement for in-person visits. 1375 CORRESPONDENCE 1730 Correspondence The facility administrator shall develop and implement 1730 Correspondence- Policy statement written policies and procedures for correspondence which ☒ ☐ ☐ provide that: Staff and youth were interviewed, and a (a) there is no limitation on the volume of mail that youth review of policy and procedures revealed may send or receive; compliance with this regulation. (b) youth may send two letters per week postage free; ☒ ☐ ☐ 1730 Correspondence- Policy statement (c) youth may correspond confidentially with state and 1730 Correspondence- Policy statement 4 federal courts, any member of the State Bar or holder of public office, and the Board; however, authorized facility ☒ ☐ ☐ staff may open and inspect such mail only to search for contraband and in the presence of the youth; and, (d) incoming and outgoing mail, other than that described 1730 Correspondence- Policy statement 2 in (c), may be read by staff only when there is reasonable ☒ ☐ ☐ and 3 cause to believe facility safety and security, public safety, or youth safety is jeopardized. 1376 TELEPHONE ACCESS 1735 Telephone Access 7B The administrator of each juvenile facility shall develop ☒ ☐ ☐ Interviews of youth and staff revealed and implement written policies and procedures to provide compliance with this regulation. youth with access to telephone communications. 1377 ACCESS TO LEGAL SERVICES 1740 Access to Legal Services The facility administrator shall develop written procedures 1740 Access to Legal Services- Purpose 1 to ensure the right of youth to have access to the courts ☒ ☐ ☐ and legal services. Such access shall include: Interviews of youth and staff revealed (a) access, upon request by the youth, to licensed compliance with this regulation. attorneys and their authorized representatives; 7148 Kern PROB Larry J. Rhoades Crossroads Facility Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 37 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (b) provision for confidential consultation with attorneys; ☒ ☐ ☐ 1740 Access to Legal Services- Purpose 2 and, (c) unlimited postage free, legal correspondence and ☒ ☐ ☐ 1740 Access to Legal Services- Purpose 3 cost-free telephone access as appropriate. 1390 DISCIPLINE 1800 Discipline- Policy statement The facility administrator shall develop and implement Review of policy and procedures and written policies and procedures for the discipline of youth documentation revealed compliance with this that shall promote acceptable behavior; including the use regulation. of positive behavior interventions and supports. Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ shall be imposed at the least restrictive level which promotes the desired behavior and shall not include corporal punishment, group punishment, physical or psychological degradation. Deprivation of the following is not permitted: (a) bed and bedding; ☒ ☐ ☐ 1800 Discipline- Policy statement 1 (b) daily shower, access to drinking fountain, toilet and ☒ ☐ ☐ 1800 Discipline- Policy statement 2 personal hygiene items, and clean clothing; (c) full nutrition; ☒ ☐ ☐ 1800 Discipline- Policy statement 3 (d) contact with parent or attorney; ☒ ☐ ☐ 1800 Discipline- Policy statement 4 (e) exercise; ☒ ☐ ☐ 1800 Discipline- Policy statement 10 (f) medical services and counseling; ☒ ☐ ☐ 1800 Discipline- Policy statement 6 (g) religious services; ☒ ☐ ☐ 1800 Discipline- Policy statement 5 (h) clean and sanitary living conditions; ☒ ☐ ☐ 1800 Discipline- Policy statement 7 (i) the right to send and receive mail; ☒ ☐ ☐ 1800 Discipline- Policy statement 8 (j) education; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ 1800 Discipline- Policy statement 9 (k) rehabilitative programming. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1800 Discipline- Policy statement 11 The facility administrator shall establish rules of conduct 1800 Discipline- Policy statement and disciplinary penalties to guide the conduct of youth. Such rules and penalties shall include both major violations and minor violations, be stated simply and ☒ ☐ ☐ affirmatively, and be made available to all youth. Provision shall be made to provide accessible information to youth with disabilities, limited English proficiency, or limited literacy. 1391 DISCIPLINE PROCESS 1805 Discipline Process The facility administrator shall develop and implement 1805 Discipline Process- Procedure written policies and procedures for the administration of ☒ ☐ ☐ statement discipline which shall include, but not be limited to: (a) designation of personnel authorized to impose Review of policy and procedures and discipline for violation of rules; documentation revealed compliance with this regulation. (b) prohibiting discipline to be delegated to any youth; ☒ ☐ ☐ 1805 Discipline Process- Procedure statement (c) definition of major and minor rule violations and their ☒ ☐ ☐ 1805 Discipline Process- Procedure consequences, and due process requirements; statement (d) trauma-informed approaches and positive behavior ☒ ☐ ☐ 1805 Discipline Process- Procedure interventions; statement 7148 Kern PROB Larry J. Rhoades Crossroads Facility Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 38 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (e) minor rule violations may be handled informally by 1805 Discipline Process- Procedure counseling, advising the youth of expected conduct statement ☒ ☐ ☐ imposing a minor consequence. Discipline shall be accompanied by written documentation and a policy of review and appeal to a supervisor; and, (f) major rule violations and the discipline process shall 1810 Due process be documented and require the following: (1) written notice of violation prior to a hearing; 1810 Due process- Elements of due process are as follows: 1 ☒ ☐ ☐ We reviewed ten (10) Notification of Major Corrective Action (NOMCA) forms from CR. Review of policy and procedures and documentation revealed compliance with this regulation. (2) accommodations provided to youth with 1810 Due process- Elements of due process disabilities, limited literacy, and English language ☒ ☐ ☐ are as follows: 2 learners; (3) hearing by a person who is not a party to the ☒ ☐ ☐ 1810 Due process- Elements of due process incident; are as follows: 3 (4) opportunity for the youth to be heard, present ☒ ☐ ☐ 1810 Due process- Elements of due process evidence and testimony; are as follows: 4 (5) provision for youth to be assisted by staff in the ☒ ☐ ☐ 1810 Due process- Elements of due process hearing process; are as follows: 5 (6) provision for administrative review. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1810 Due process- Elements of due process are as follows: 7 (g) violations that result in a removal from camp or 1805 Discipline Process- Procedure commitment program, but not a return to court, will follow ☒ ☐ ☐ statement the due process provisions in subsection (e) above. 1410 MANAGEMENT OF COMMUNICABLE 1910 Management of Communicable DISEASES. Diseases The health administrator/responsible physician, in Review of the policy and procedure manual cooperation with the facility administrator and the local ☒ ☐ ☐ revealed compliance with this regulation. health officer, shall develop written policies and procedures to address the identification, treatment, control and follow-up management of communicable diseases. The policies and procedures shall address, but not be limited to: 1910 Management of Communicable (a) Intake health screening procedures; ☒ ☐ ☐ Diseases- Procedure 1910 Management of Communicable (b) Identification of relevant symptoms; ☒ ☐ ☐ Diseases- Procedure 1910 Management of Communicable (c) Referral for medical evaluation; ☒ ☐ ☐ Diseases- Procedure 1910 Management of Communicable (d) Treatment responsibilities during detention; ☒ ☐ ☐ Diseases- Procedure 1910 Management of Communicable (e) Coordination with public and private community- ☒ ☐ ☐ Diseases- Procedure based resources for follow-up treatment; 7148 Kern PROB Larry J. Rhoades Crossroads Facility Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 39 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1910 Management of Communicable (f) Applicable reporting requirements; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ Diseases- Procedure 1910 Management of Communicable (g) Strategies for handling disease outbreaks. ☒ ☐ ☐ Diseases- Procedure The policies and procedures shall be updated as 1910 Management of Communicable necessary to reflect communicable disease priorities ☒ ☐ ☐ Diseases- Procedure identified by the local health officer and currently recommended public health interventions. 1433 REQUESTS FOR HEALTH CARE SERVICES 1933 Request for Health Care Services The health administrator, in cooperation with the facility Review of the policy and procedure manual administrator, shall develop policy and procedures to revealed compliance with this regulation. establish a daily routine for youth to convey requests for ☒ ☐ ☐ emergency and non-emergency medical, dental and It should be noted that a medical locked box behavioral/mental health care services. for youth to confidentially request medical or behavioral health services is located within each housing unit. 1480 STANDARD FACILTY CLOTHING ISSUE 2110 Clothing – Clothing Issue The youth’s personal clothing, undergarments and Review of the policy and procedure manual footwear may be substituted for the institutional clothing ☒ ☐ ☐ revealed compliance with this regulation. and footwear specified in this regulation. The facility has the primary responsibility to provide clothing and footwear. Clothing provisions shall ensure that: (a) Clothing is clean, reasonably fitted, durable, easily ☒ ☐ ☐ 2110 Clothing – Clothing Issue laundered, in good repair, and free of holes and tears. (b) The standard issue of climatically suitable clothing 2110 Clothing – Clothing Issue #2 for youth shall consist of but not be limited to: ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) Socks and serviceable footwear; (2) Outer garments; ☒ ☐ ☐ 2110 Clothing – Clothing Issue (3) New non-disposable underwear which shall ☒ ☐ ☐ 2110 Clothing – Clothing Issue remain with the youth throughout their stay, and; (4) Undergarments, that are freshly laundered and ☒ ☐ ☐ 2110 Clothing – Clothing Issue free of stains, including tee shirts and bras. (c) Clothing is laundered at the temperature required by 2110 Clothing – Laundry local ordinances for the commercial laundries and dried ☒ ☐ ☐ completely in a mechanical dryer or other laundry method approved by the local health officer. (d) Suitable clothing is issued to pregnant youth. ☒ ☐ ☐ 2110 Clothing – Clothing Issue 1482 CLOTHING EXCHANGE 2110 Clothing – Clothing Exchange The facility administrator shall develop and implement Interviews with youth and staff, as well as a written policies and site-specific procedures for the review of the policy and procedure manual, cleaning and scheduled exchange of clothing. Unless ☒ ☐ ☐ revealed compliance with this regulation. work, climatic conditions, or illness necessitates more frequent exchange, outer garments, except for footwear, shall be exchanged at least once each week. Tee shirts, bras, and underwear shall be exchanged daily; youth shall receive their own underwear back at exchange. 7148 Kern PROB Larry J. Rhoades Crossroads Facility Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 40 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1484 CONTROL OF VERMIN IN YOUTH’S 1600 Intake Procedures PERSONAL CLOTHING Procedures for dealing with Vermin and Eco- There shall be written policies and site-specific Parasite Infested Clothing 1-5 procedures developed and implemented by the facility ☒ ☐ ☐ administrator to control the contamination and/or spread Review of the policy and procedure manual of vermin and ecto-parasites in all youth’s personal revealed compliance with this regulation. clothing. Infested clothing shall be cleaned or stored in a closed container so as to eradicate or stop the spread of the vermin. 1485 ISSUE OF PERSONAL CARE ITEMS 2105 Personal Care – Issuing Personal Care Items There shall be written policies and site-specific procedures developed and implemented by the facility Interviews with youth and staff, as well as a administrator for the availability of personal hygiene ☒ ☐ ☐ review of the policy and procedure manual, items. Each female youth shall be provided with sanitary revealed compliance with this regulation. napkins, panty liners and tampons as requested. Each youth to be held over 24 hours shall be provided with the following personal care items; (a) Toothbrush; ☒ ☐ ☐ 2105 Personal Care – Issuing Personal Care Items (b) Toothpaste; ☒ ☐ ☐ 2105 Personal Care – Issuing Personal Care Items (c) Soap; ☒ ☐ ☐ 2105 Personal Care – Issuing Personal Care Items (d) Comb; ☒ ☐ ☐ 2105 Personal Care – Issuing Personal Care Items (e) Shaving implements; ☒ ☐ ☐ 2105 Personal Care – Issuing Personal Care Items (f) Deodorant; ☒ ☐ ☐ 2105 Personal Care – Issuing Personal Care Items (g) Lotion; ☒ ☐ ☐ 2105 Personal Care – Issuing Personal Care Items (h) Shampoo; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ 2105 Personal Care – Issuing Personal Care Items (i) Post-shower conditioning hair products. ☒ ☐ ☐ 2105 Personal Care – Issuing Personal Care Items Youth shall not be required to share any personal care 2105 Personal Care – Issuing Personal Care items listed in items (a) through (d). Liquid soap provided Items through a common dispenser is permitted. Youth shall not share disposable razors. Double edged safety razors, electric razors, and other shaving instruments ☒ ☐ ☐ capable of breaking the skin, when shared among youth, shall be disinfected between individual uses by the method prescribed by the State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology in Sections 979 and 980, Chapter 9, Title 16, California Code of Regulations. 1486 PERSONAL HYGIENE 2105 Personal Care - Hygiene There shall be written policies and site specific Interviews with youth and staff, as well as a procedures developed and implemented by the facility review of the policy and procedure manual, administrator for showering/bathing and brushing of ☒ ☐ ☐ revealed compliance with this regulation. teeth. Youth shall be permitted to shower/bathe up on assignment to a housing unit and on a daily basis thereafter and given an opportunity to brush their teeth after each meal. 7148 Kern PROB Larry J. Rhoades Crossroads Facility Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 41 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1487 SHAVING 2105 Personal Care - Shaving Youth shall have access to a razor daily, unless their Youth can shave daily if needed. appearance must be maintained for reasons of identification in Court. All youth shall have equal ☒ ☐ ☐ Interviews with youth and staff, as well as a opportunity to shave face and body hair. The facility review of the policy and procedure manual, administrator may suspend this requirement in relation revealed compliance with this regulation. to youth who are considered to be a danger to themselves or others. 1488 HAIR CARE SERVICES 2105 Personal Care – Hair Care Hair care services shall be available in all juvenile Haircare Guidelines 1-5 facilities. Youth shall receive hair care services monthly. Equipment shall be cleaned and disinfected after each Youth are offered haircuts once per month. haircut or procedure, by a method approved by the State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology. Interviews with youth and staff, as well as a review of the policy and procedure manual, ☒ ☐ ☐ revealed compliance with this regulation. We also reviewed CR Barber invoices from January 2025 to the date of the inspection. 1500 STANDARD BEDDING AND LINEN ISSUE 2100 Personal Hygiene, Clothing, and Linen and 2115 Linen and Mattress Clean laundered, suitable bedding and linens, in good repair, shall be provided for each youth entering a living ☒ ☐ ☐ Interviews with youth and staff, as well as a area who is expected to remain overnight, shall include, review of the policy and procedure manual, but not be limited to: revealed compliance with this regulation. (a) One mattress or mattress-pillow combination which 2100 Personal Hygiene, Clothing, and Linen meets the requirements of Section 1502 of these ☒ ☐ ☐ and 2115 Linen and Mattress regulations; (b) One pillow and a pillow case unless provided for in 2100 Personal Hygiene, Clothing, and Linen (a) above; ☒ ☐ ☐ and 2115 Linen and Mattress 2100 Personal Hygiene, Clothing, and Linen (c) One mattress cover and a sheet or two sheets; ☒ ☐ ☐ and 2115 Linen and Mattress 2100 Personal Hygiene, Clothing, and Linen (d) One towel; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ and 2115 Linen and Mattress 2100 Personal Hygiene, Clothing, and Linen (e) One blanket or more, up on request ☒ ☐ ☐ and 2115 Linen and Mattress 1501 BEDDING LINEN EXCHANGE 2115 Linen and Mattress The facility administrator shall develop and implement Interviews with youth and staff, as well as a site specific written policies and procedures for the review of the policy and procedure manual, scheduled exchange of laundered bedding and linen ☒ ☐ ☐ revealed compliance with this regulation. issued to each youth housed. Washable items such as sheets, mattress covers, pillow cases and towels shall It should be noted written procedures of the be exchanged for clean replacement at least once each scheduled exchanges are posted in each week. housing unit. 7148 Kern PROB Larry J. Rhoades Crossroads Facility Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 42 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 The covering blanket shall be cleaned or laundered once ☒ ☐ ☐ 2115 Linen and Mattress a month. 1510 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY AND 2200 Facility Sanitation, Safety, and MAINTENANCE Maintenance The facility administrator shall develop and implement Review of the policy and procedure manual written policies and site-specific procedures for the revealed compliance with this regulation. maintenance of an acceptable level of cleanliness, repair and safety throughout the facility. The plan shall provide for a regular schedule of housekeeping tasks, ☒ ☐ ☐ equipment, including restraint devices, and physical plant maintenance and inspections to identify and correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices in a timely manner. The use of chemicals shall be done in accordance to the product label and Safety Data Sheet which may include the use of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE). 7148 Kern PROB Larry J. Rhoades Crossroads Facility Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 43 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 REVIEW OF NON-REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS GRANT FUNDING OR CODE REFERENCE YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS JUVENILE PROBATION AND CAMPS FUNDING (JPCF) (Camps Only) The programs/services identified on the JPCF Camp Eligibility Form are being provided at the facility. (Refer ☒ ☐ ☐ to the JPCF Camp Eligibility Form) 7148 Kern PROB Larry J. Rhoades Crossroads Facility Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 44 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 JUVENILE HALLS, SPECIAL PURPOSE JUVENILE HALLS AND CAMPS Board of State and Community Corrections PROCEDURES CHECKLIST1 BSCC Code:7153 FACILITY NAME: Kern Secure Youth Treatment Facility (APEX) FACILITY TYPE: SYTF PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Eric Meyer, Probation Division Director; Brian Mara, Assistant Probation Division Director; Erica Holifield, Deputy Probation Officer III; Valerie Sumpter, Behavioral Health Supervisor; Arrianna Alonso, Behavioral Health Specialist III; Sylvia Hernando, Registered Nurse (RN); Joanne Nagano, RN; Amanda Thomas, School Principal; Fabian Estrada, Senior Deputy Probation Officer; Felicia Contreras, Senior Deputy Probation Officer; Maryann Mendiola, Senior Youth Service Officer (SYSO); Diavany Menchaca, Youth Service Officer (YSO); Jeremy Nool, YSO; FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Craigus Thompson Sr. DATE: June 25, 2025 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1313 COUNTY INSPECTION AND EVALUATION OF All local inspection completed for the 2025- 9B BUILDING AND GROUNDS 2026 inspection cycle. On an annual basis, or as otherwise required by law, each juvenile facility administrator shall obtain a documented ☒ ☐ ☐ Completed on 6/16/2025 by Michael Jackson inspection and evaluation from the following: and Nick Ross, Building Inspector Specialist (a) county building inspector or person designated by the C. Board of Supervisors to approve building safety; (b) fire authority having jurisdiction, including a fire Completed on 6/6/2025 by Bruce Busacca. 1 c 0B learance as required by Health and Safety Code Section ☒ ☐ ☐ 13146.1(a) and (b); (c) local health officer, inspection in accordance with Environmental completed by Jennifer Campos 11B Health and Safety Code Section 101045; and Dontel Stancil on 2/11/2025. ☒ Nutrition completed by Sunita Lewis on ☐ ☐ 2/11/2025. Medical/Mental Health completed by Sunita on 2/11/2025. (d) county superintendent of schools on the adequacy of School program evaluation completed by 12B educational services and facilities as required in Section ☒ Phillip Menchaca and Joe Hammond of 1370; ☐ ☐ Fresno County Superintendent of Schools on 1/8/2025. (e) juvenile court as required by Section 209 of the Completed on 2/28/2025 by Judge Christie 1 W 3B elfare and Institutions Code; and, ☒ ☐ Canales-Norris. ☐ 1 This document is intended for use as a tool during the 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. 2 Excerpts from facility policies, procedures, or other reference documents are indicated in italicized text. 7153 Kern PROB Kern Secure Youth Treatment Facility SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 1 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (f) the Juvenile Justice Commission as required by Completed by Robert Kilgore, Commission 14B Section 229 of the Welfare and Institutions Code or ☒ Chair on 5/3/2025. Probation Commission as required by Section 240 of the ☐ ☐ Welfare and Institutions Code. 1320 APPOINTMENT AND QUALIFICATIONS 1100 Staffing and Recruitment 15B Note: Compliance with this section is determined by The elements of this regulation are covered in receipt of the Chief Probation Officer’s certification letter Chief William Dickinson's letter, dated confirming that all elements of regulation are met. 3/4/2025. (a) Appointment ☒ ☐ ☐ In each juvenile facility there shall be a superintendent, 1100 Staffing and Recruitment director or facility manager in charge of its program and employees. Such superintendent, director, facility Qualifications 1-4 manager and other employees of the facility shall be appointed by the facility administrator pursuant to applicable provisions of law. (b) Employee Qualifications 1100 Staffing and Recruitment Each facility shall: (1) recruit and hire employees who possess ☒ Qualifications 1 knowledge, skills and abilities appropriate to their job ☐ ☐ classification and duties in accordance with applicable civil service or merit system rules; (2) require a medical evaluation and physical 1100 Staffing and Recruitment examination including tuberculosis screening test and evaluation for immunity to contagious illnesses of ☒ Qualifications 2 ☐ ☐ childhood (i.e., diphtheria, rubeola, rubella, and mumps); 1100 Staffing and Recruitment (3) adhere to the minimum standards for the selection and training requirements adopted by the Board ☒ ☐ ☐ Qualifications 5 pursuant to Section 6035 of the Penal Code; and (4) conduct a criminal records review, on each new 1100 Staffing and Recruitment employee, and psychological examination in ☒ accordance with Section 1031 of the Government ☐ ☐ Qualifications 3-4 Code. (c) Contract personnel, volunteers, and other non- 1100 Staffing and Recruitment employees of the facility, who may be present at the facility, shall have such clearance and qualifications as ☒ Qualifications may be required by law, and their presence at the facility ☐ ☐ shall be subject to the approval and control of the facility manager. 7153 Kern PROB Kern Secure Youth Treatment Facility SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 2 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1321 STAFFING 1205 Staffing and Scheduling Procedures Each juvenile facility shall: Policy Statement (a) have an adequate number of personnel sufficient to carry out the overall facility operation and its We reviewed a variety of documents including programming, to provide for safety and security of youth safety check records, grievances, disciplinary and staff, and meet established standards and actions, and incident reports. Also reviewed regulations; February and April 2025 staffing schedules for the facility. Review of these documents, as well as the policy and procedure manuals, revealed compliance with this regulation. At the time of inspection, staffing budgeted positions consisted of: • 1 Probation Division Director • 1 Assistant Probation Division ☒ Director ☐ ☐ • 6 Deputy Probation Officer III/Duty Supervisors • 3 Deputy Probation Officer I/IIs (1 vacant) • 17 Senior Youth Service Officers (1 vacant) • 46 Youth Service Officer I/IIs (15 vacant) • 14 Re-Entry, ADA, Programming (RAP) Officers (1 vacant) • 10 Extra-help staff The facility walkthrough as well as interviews with the staff, revealed the facility has adequate staffing to carry out the overall facility operations. (b) ensure that no required services shall be denied 1205 Staffing and Scheduling Procedures because of insufficient numbers of staff on duty absent ☒ ☐ ☐ exigent circumstances; (c) have a sufficient number of supervisory level staff to 1205 Staffing and Scheduling Procedures ensure adequate supervision of all staff members; Policy 1 ☒ ☐ ☐ The Duty Supervisor is identified on the daily shift rosters. (d) have a clearly identified person on duty at all times 1205 Staffing and Scheduling Procedures who is responsible for operations and activities and has completed the Juvenile Corrections Officer Core Course Policy 2 and PC 832 training; ☒ A Duty Supervisor is assigned to each shift. In ☐ ☐ the Duty Supervisor’s absence, a trained YSO III/DPO III officer is identified on the roster and assumes the Duty Supervisor’s role. 7153 Kern PROB Kern Secure Youth Treatment Facility SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 3 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (e) have at least one staff member present on each living 1205 Staffing and Scheduling Procedures unit whenever there are youth in the living unit; Policy 3 ☒ ☐ ☐ Per policy and procedure manual staff are always present in occupied housing units. (f) have sufficient food service personnel relative to the At the time of the inspection, food service number and security of living units, including staff qualified staffing consisted of: and available to: plan menus meeting nutritional requirements of youth; provide kitchen supervision; direct • 1 Supervisor Cook, food preparation and servings; conduct related training • 1 Senior Cook, programs for culinary staff; and maintain necessary ☒ • 2 Youth Service Officer Cooks, and records; or, a facility may serve food that meets nutritional ☐ ☐ • 4 Youth Service Officer Cooks EH standards prepared by an outside source; Walkthrough and interviews with staff and youth revealed that adequate kitchen staff are present. (g) have sufficient administrative, clerical, recreational, Adequate support staff is present and youth medical, dental, mental health, building maintenance, supervision staff are not distracted by support transportation, control room, facility security and other duties. support staff for the efficient management of the facility, and to ensure that youth supervision staff shall not be diverted from supervising youth; and, At the time of the inspection, the facility had: ☒ ☐ ☐ • 1 Office Service Technician • 1 Senior Officer Services Specialist • 2 Officer service Specialists • 1 YSO Facility Maintenance Worker • 1 YSO Maintenance Worker • 1 YSO Support Services (h) assign sufficient youth supervision staff to provide Daily schedules and unit logbooks were continuous wide awake supervision of youth, subject to reviewed to verify compliance with this temporary variations in staff assignments to meet special ☒ regulation. ☐ ☐ program needs. Staffing shall be in compliance with a minimum youth-staff ratio for the following facility types: (1) Juvenile Halls Not Applicable (A) during the hours that youth are awake, one ☒ wide-awake youth supervision staff member on ☐ ☐ duty for each 10 youth in detention; (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. 7153 Kern PROB Kern Secure Youth Treatment Facility SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 4 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (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. (2) Special Purpose Juvenile Halls Not Applicable (A) during hours that youth are awake, one wide- ☒ awake youth supervision staff member on duty for ☐ ☐ each 10 youth in detention; (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. (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 1205 Staffing and Scheduling Procedures (A) during the hours that youth are awake, one wide-awake youth supervision staff member on Procedure Statement duty for each 15 youth in the camp population; ☒ ☐ ☐ APEX population at the time of the inspection was 36 male youths. Review of documentation revealed staffing ratios are met at all times. (B) during the hours that youth are confined to their 1205 Staffing and Scheduling Procedures room for the purpose of sleeping, one wide-awake youth supervision staff member on duty for each 30 Procedure Statement youth present in the facility; A minimum of six (6) staff are assigned to each ☒ housing unit and one (1) Duty Supervisor are ☐ ☐ scheduled for each waking hour shifts. It should also be noted a minimum of one (1) RAP staff is scheduled for each waking hour shift. Review of daily schedules revealed compliance with this regulation. (C) at least two wide-awake youth supervision staff 1205 Staffing and Scheduling Procedures members on duty at all times, regardless of the number of youth in residence, unless Procedure Statement arrangements have been made for backup support ☒ ☐ ☐ services which allow for immediate response to Review of daily schedules revealed emergencies; compliance with this regulation. 7153 Kern PROB Kern Secure Youth Treatment Facility SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 5 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (D) at least one youth supervision staff member on 1205 Staffing and Scheduling Procedures duty who is the same gender as youth housed in the facility; Policy 4 ☒ ☐ ☐ Review of daily schedules revealed compliance with this regulation. (E) in addition to the minimum staff to youth ratio 1205 Staffing and Scheduling Procedures 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 1205 Staffing and Scheduling Procedures duties such as administration, supervision of personnel, academic or trade instruction, clerical, ☒ Staffing personnel listed within this regulation ☐ ☐ farm, forestry, kitchen or maintenance shall not be are not considered youth supervision staff. classified as youth supervision staff positions. 1322 YOUTH SUPERVISION STAFF ORIENTATION 1400 Training Policies and 1405 Child/Youth AND TRAINING Supervision Staff Training (a) Prior to assuming any responsibilities each youth ☒ Procedure 1 supervision staff member shall be properly oriented to ☐ ☐ their duties, including: (1) youth supervision duties; 1400 Training Policies and 1405 Child/Youth (2) scope of decisions they shall make; ☒ Supervision Staff Training ☐ ☐ Procedure 2 1400 Training Policies and 1405 Child/Youth (3) the identity of their supervisor; ☒ Supervision Staff Training ☐ ☐ Procedure 3 (4) the identity of persons who are responsible to 1400 Training Policies and 1405 Child/Youth them; ☒ Supervision Staff Training ☐ ☐ Procedure 4 (5) persons to contact for decisions that are beyond 1400 Training Policies and 1405 Child/Youth their responsibility; and ☒ Supervision Staff Training ☐ ☐ Procedure 5 (6) ethical responsibilities. 1400 Training Policies and 1405 Child/Youth ☒ Supervision Staff Training ☐ ☐ Procedure 6 (b) Prior to assuming any responsibility for the supervision 1400 Training Policies and 1405 Child/Youth of youth, each youth supervision staff member shall Supervision Staff Training receive a minimum of 40 hours of facility-specific orientation, including: Juvenile Hall Administrative Manual Review (1) individual and group supervision techniques; ☒ Topics 1 ☐ ☐ All new full-time and extra-help employees receive 80 hours of Introductory Training. This far exceeds the minimum required 40 hours of training for this regulation. 7153 Kern PROB Kern Secure Youth Treatment Facility SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 6 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1400 Training Policies and 1405 Child/Youth (2) regulations and policies relating to discipline and Supervision Staff Training rights of youth pursuant to law and the provisions of ☒ ☐ ☐ this chapter; Juvenile Hall Administrative Manual Review Topics 2 1400 Training Policies and 1405 Child/Youth Supervision Staff Training (3) basic health, sanitation and safety measures; ☒ ☐ ☐ Juvenile Hall Administrative Manual Review Topics 3 1400 Training Policies and 1405 Child/Youth Supervision Staff Training (4) suicide prevention and response to suicide ☒ attempts ☐ ☐ Juvenile Hall Administrative Manual Review Topics 5 1400 Training Policies and 1405 Child/Youth Supervision Staff Training (5) policies regarding use of force, de-escalation techniques, chemical agents, mechanical and ☒ All facility staff participate in annual Defensive ☐ ☐ Tactics training. physical restraints; Juvenile Hall Administrative Manual Review Topics 4 1400 Training Policies and 1405 Child/Youth Supervision Staff Training (6) review of policies and procedures referencing ☒ trauma and trauma-informed approaches; ☐ ☐ Juvenile Hall Administrative Manual Review Topics 14 1400 Training Policies and 1405 Child/Youth Supervision Staff Training (7) procedures to follow in the event of emergencies; ☒ ☐ ☐ Juvenile Hall Administrative Manual Review Topics 6 1400 Training Policies and 1405 Child/Youth Supervision Staff Training (8) routine security measures, including facility ☒ perimeter and grounds; ☐ ☐ Juvenile Hall Administrative Manual Review Topics 7 1400 Training Policies and 1405 Child/Youth Supervision Staff Training (9) crisis intervention and mental health referrals to ☒ All use-of-force incidents are referred to the mental health services; ☐ ☐ Mental Health staff. Juvenile Hall Administrative Manual Review Topics 15 1400 Training Policies and 1405 Child/Youth Supervision Staff Training (10) documentation; and ☒ ☐ ☐ Juvenile Hall Administrative Manual Review Topics 16 1400 Training Policies and 1405 Child/Youth Supervision Staff Training (11) fire/life safety training ☒ ☐ ☐ Juvenile Hall Administrative Manual Review Topics 17 7153 Kern PROB Kern Secure Youth Treatment Facility SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 7 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (c) Prior to assuming sole supervision of youth, each 1400 Training Policies and 1405 Child/Youth youth supervision staff member shall successfully Supervision Staff Training complete the requirements of the Juvenile Corrections Officer Core Course pursuant to Penal Code Section ☒ Review of training documentation revealed 6035. ☐ ☐ compliance with this regulation. Juvenile Hall Administrative Manual Review Topics (d) Prior to exercising the powers of a peace officer youth 1400 Training Policies and 1405 Child/Youth supervision staff shall successfully complete training Supervision Staff Training pursuant to Section 830 et seq. of the Penal Code. ☒ ☐ ☐ Juvenile Hall Administrative Manual Review Topics 4 1323 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY 1410 Fire and Life Safety Plan Whenever there is a youth in a juvenile facility, there shall On-site review indicates that all youth be at least one wide awake person on duty at all times ☒ supervisory staff receive site-specific life who meets the training standards established by the ☐ ☐ safety training during orientation. Also, all full- Board for general fire and life safety which relate time employees receive fire and safety training specifically to the facility. in juvenile CORE. 1324 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL 1000 Policy and Procedure Manual All facility administrators shall develop, publish, and The County of Kern Juvenile Detention Facility implement a manual of written policies and procedures Policy, Procedures and Operations Manual that address, at a minimum, all regulations that are was provided prior to the on-site inspection. applicable to the facility. Such a manual shall be made The manual was administratively reviewed by available to all employees, reviewed by all employees, ☒ ☐ ☐ Eric Meyer, Probation Division Director, on and shall be administratively reviewed at a minimum 6/16/2025. every two years, and updated, as necessary. Those records relating to the standards and requirements set forth in these regulations shall be accessible to the Board on request. The manual shall include: (a) table of organization, including channels of 1100 Staffing and Recruitment- Organizational communications and a description of job classifications; Chart ☒ 1105 Managers and Supervisors ☐ ☐ 1110 Line Staff Positions 1115 Service Staff Positions 1120 Office Staff Positions (b) responsibility of the probation department, purpose of 1000 Policy and Procedure Manual (b) programs, relationship to the juvenile court, the Juvenile Justice/Delinquency Prevention Commission or ☒ Probation Committee, probation staff, school personnel ☐ ☐ and other agencies that are involved in juvenile facility programs; (c) responsibilities of all employees; 1105 Managers and Supervisors ☒ 1110 Line Staff Positions ☐ ☐ 1115 Service Staff Positions 1120 Office Staff Positions (d) initial orientation and training program for employees; ☒ 1000 Policy and Procedure Manual (d) ☐ ☐ (e) initial orientation, including safety and security issues 1000 Policy and Procedure Manual (e) and anti-discrimination policies, for support staff, contract ☒ employees, school, mental/behavioral health and medical ☐ ☐ staff, program providers and volunteers; 7153 Kern PROB Kern Secure Youth Treatment Facility SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 8 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (f) maintenance of record-keeping, statistics and 1000 Policy and Procedure Manual (f)1 communication system to ensure: ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) efficient operation of the juvenile facility; (2) legal and proper care of youth; ☒ 1000 Policy and Procedure Manual (f)2 ☐ ☐ (3) maintenance of individual youth's records; ☒ 1000 Policy and Procedure Manual (f)3 ☐ ☐ (4) supply of information to the juvenile court and ☒ 1000 Policy and Procedure Manual (f)4 those authorized by the court or by the law; and, ☐ ☐ (5) release of information regarding youth. ☒ 1000 Policy and Procedure Manual (f)5 ☐ ☐ (g) ethical responsibilities; ☒ 1000 Policy and Procedure Manual (g) ☐ ☐ (h) trauma-informed approaches; ☒ 1000 Policy and Procedure Manual (h) ☐ ☐ (i) culturally responsive approaches; ☒ 1000 Policy and Procedure Manual (i) ☐ ☐ (j) gender responsive approaches; ☒ 1000 Policy and Procedure Manual (j) ☐ ☐ (k) a non-discrimination provision that provides that all 1000 Policy and Procedure Manual (k) youth within the facility shall have fair and equal access to all available services, placement, care, treatment, and benefits, and provides that no person shall be subject to discrimination or harassment on the basis of actual or perceived race, ethnic group identification, ancestry, ☒ ☐ ☐ national origin, immigration status, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, mental or physical disability, or HIV status, including restrictive housing or classification decisions based solely on any of the above mentioned categories; (l) storage and maintenance requirements for any 1000 Policy and Procedure Manual (l) chemical agents related security devices, and weapons ☒ ☐ ☐ and ammunition, where applicable; (m) establishment of procedures for collection of Medi- 1000 Policy and Procedure Manual (m) Cal eligibility information and enrollment of eligible youth; ☒ ☐ ☐ and, (n) establishment of a policy that prohibits all forms of 1000 Policy and Procedure Manual (n) sexual abuse, sexual assault and sexual harassment. The policy shall include an approach to preventing, detecting and responding to such conduct and any ☒ ☐ ☐ retaliation for reporting such conduct, as well as a provision for reporting such conduct by youth, staff or a third party. 1325 FIRE SAFETY PLAN 1502 Fire and Life Safety Plan The facility administrator shall consult with the local fire department having jurisdiction over the facility, or with the ☒ State Fire Marshal, in developing a plan for fire safety ☐ ☐ which shall include, but not be limited to: (a) a fire prevention plan to be included as part of the manual of policy and procedures; (b) monthly fire and life safety inspections by facility staff We reviewed monthly and fire safety with two-year retention of the inspection record; ☒ inspections from January 2025 to the date of ☐ ☐ our inspection. All inspections were completed and verified during this inspection. (c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and ☒ Completed on 6/6/2025 by Bruce Busacca. Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b); ☐ ☐ 7153 Kern PROB Kern Secure Youth Treatment Facility SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 9 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (d) an evacuation plan; 1505.1 Emergency Procedure Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ Basic Evacuation Procedures for All Units (e) documented fire drills not less than quarterly; APEX continues to exceed this regulation by ☒ conducting fire drills monthly rather than ☐ ☐ quarterly. All fire drills were completed and verified during this inspection. (f) a written plan for the emergency housing of youth in 1505.1 Emergency Procedure Plan ☒ the case of fire; and, ☐ ☐ (g) development of a fire suppression pre-plan in ☒ 1502 Fire and Life Safety Plan cooperation with the local fire department. ☐ ☐ Fire Suppression Pre-Plan 1326 SECURITY REVIEW 1455 Security Each facility administrator shall develop policies and Most recent review: June 17, 2025, completed procedures to annually review, evaluate, and document ☒ ☐ ☐ by Probation Division Director Eric Meyer. security of the facility. The review and evaluation shall include internal and external security, including, but not limited to, key control, equipment, and staff training. 1327 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES 1505 Emergency Procedures 0B The facility administrator shall develop facility-specific ☒ 1520 Escape policies and procedures for emergencies that shall ☐ ☐ include, but not be limited to: (a) escape, disturbances, and the taking of hostages; 1510 Riot-Civil Disturbance (b) civil disturbance, active shooter and terrorist attack; ☒ ☐ ☐ 1509 Active Shooter and Terrorist Attack (c) fire and natural disasters; ☒ 1502 Fire ☐ ☐ (d) periodic testing of emergency equipment; ☒ 1505 Emergency Procedure ☐ ☐ Testing of Emergency Equipment (e) emergency evacuation of the facility; and ☒ 1505 Emergency Procedure ☐ ☐ Emergency/Disaster Evacuation Drills Per memo by Eric Meyer, Probation Division (f) a program to provide all youth supervision staff with ☒ Director, dated 9/11/2024, all staff completed an annual review of emergency procedures. ☐ ☐ an annual review of the facility emergency procedures. 1328 SAFETY CHECKS 1465 Safety and Youth Safety/Room Checks 1B The facility administrator shall develop and implement We reviewed APEX safety checks for the policy and procedures that provide for direct visual months of February and April 2025. APEX observation of youth at a minimum of every 15 minutes, continues to exceed this regulation by at random or varied intervals during hours when youth requiring visual checks of each youth every 10 are asleep or when youth are in their rooms, confined in minutes when a youth is in a room. Review of holding cells or confined to their bed in a dormitory. safety check documents, policy and procedure Supervision is not replaced, but may be supplemented manual reveals compliance with this by, an audio/visual electronic surveillance system ☒ regulation. Review of safety checks also designed to detect overt, aggressive or assaultive ☐ ☐ revealed they are being completed at random behavior and to summon aid in emergencies. All safety or varied intervals throughout each shift. checks shall be documented with the actual time the check is completed. We also conducted live, real-time safety checks at APEX during the inspection walkthrough of the facility. All safety checks reviewed were in compliance with this regulation. 7153 Kern PROB Kern Secure Youth Treatment Facility SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 10 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1329 SUICIDE PREVENTION PLAN 1523 Suicide Prevention Plan and Procedures 2B The facility administrator, in collaboration with the At the time of the inspection, zero (0) CO youth healthcare and behavioral/mental health administrators, had been placed on any level of suicide watch shall plan and implement written policies and thus far this inspection cycle. procedures which delineate a Suicide Prevention Plan. ☒ ☐ ☐ The plan shall consider the needs of youth experiencing Review of the policy and procedure manual past or current trauma. Suicide prevention responses revealed compliance with this regulation. shall be respectful and in the least invasive manner consistent with the level of suicide risk. The plan shall include the following elements: (a) Suicide prevention training as required in Section Youth supervision staff receive suicide 1322, Youth Supervision Staff Orientation, and Training ☒ prevention training as part of their initial and the Juvenile Corrections Officer Core Course. ☐ ☐ orientation and through the Juvenile Correctional Core training. (b) Screening, Identification Assessment and Youth Supervision staff (Intake officer) Precautionary Protocols ☒ administers the MAYSI questionnaire on each (1) All youth shall be screened for risk of suicide at ☐ ☐ youth booked into the facility. intake and as needed during detention. (2) All youth supervision staff who perform intake All Intake Officers are trained to administer the processes shall be trained in screening youth for risk ☒ MAYSI. ☐ ☐ of suicide. (3) All youth who have been identified during the 1523 Suicide Prevention Plan and Procedures intake screening process to be at risk of suicide shall ☒ be referred to behavioral/mental health staff for a ☐ ☐ Procedure statement suicide risk assessment. (4) Precautionary protocols shall be developed to 1523 Suicide Prevention Plan and Procedures ensure the youth’s safety pending the ☒ ☐ ☐ behavioral/mental health assessment. Procedure statement (c) Referral process to behavioral/mental health staff for 1523 Suicide Prevention Plan and Procedures assessment and/or services. ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure statement (d) Procedures for monitoring of youth identified at risk 1523 Suicide Prevention Plan and Procedures for suicide. ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy statement (d) (e) Safety Interventions 1523 Suicide Prevention Plan and Procedures (1) Procedures to address intervention protocols for youth identified at risk for suicide which may ☒ Policy statement (e)1a ☐ ☐ include, but are not limited to: (A) Housing consideration (B) Treatment strategies including trauma- 1523 Suicide Prevention Plan and Procedures informed approaches ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy statement (e)1b (2) Procedures to instruct youth supervision staff how 1523 Suicide Prevention Plan and Procedures to respond to youth who exhibit suicidal behaviors. ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy statement (e)2 (f) Communication 1523 Suicide Prevention Plan and Procedures (1) The intake process shall include communication with the arresting officer and family guardians ☒ Policy statement (f)1 ☐ ☐ regarding the youth’s past or present suicidal ideations, behaviors or attempts. (2) Procedures for clear and current information 1523 Suicide Prevention Plan and Procedures sharing about youth at risk for suicide with youth ☒ supervision, healthcare, and behavioral/mental ☐ ☐ Policy statement (f)12 health staff. 7153 Kern PROB Kern Secure Youth Treatment Facility SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 11 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (g) Debriefing of Critical Incidents Related to Suicides or 1523 Suicide Prevention Plan and Procedures Attempts (1) Process for administrative review of the ☒ Policy statement (g)1 ☐ ☐ circumstances and responses proceeding, during and after the critical incident. 1523 Suicide Prevention Plan and Procedures (2) Process for a debriefing event with affected staff. ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy statement (g)2 (3) Process for a debriefing event with affected youth. 1523 Suicide Prevention Plan and Procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy statement (g)3 (h) Documentation 1523 Suicide Prevention Plan and Procedures (1) Documentation processes shall be developed to ☒ ☐ ☐ ensure compliance with this regulation Policy statement (h)1 Youth identified at risk for suicide shall not be denied the 1523 Suicide Prevention Plan and Procedures opportunity to participate in facility programs, services and activities which are available to other non-suicidal Policy statement youth, unless deemed necessary for the safety of the ☒ youth or security of the facility. Any deprivation of ☐ ☐ programs, services or activities for youth at risk of suicide shall be documented and approved by the facility manager. 1340 REPORTING OF LEGAL ACTIONS 1300 Reporting of Legal Actions Each facility shall submit to the Board a letter of ☒ No legal actions reported this inspection cycle. notification on each legal action, pertaining to conditions ☐ ☐ of confinement, filed against persons or legal entities responsible for juvenile facility operation. 1341 DEATH AND SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY 1305 Death, Serious, Illness, or Injury while OF A YOUTH WHILE DETAINED Detained Procedure (1) Death of a Youth. (a) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the No deaths are serious injuries/illness reported health administrator and the behavioral/mental ☒ this inspection cycle. health director, shall develop written policies and ☐ ☐ procedures in the event of the death of a youth while 1305 Death, Serious, Illness, or Injury while detained, which include notifications to necessary Detained 1(a) parties, which may include the Juvenile Court, the parent, guardian or person standing in loco parentis and the youth’s attorney of record. (b) The health administrator, in cooperation with the 1305 Death, Serious, Illness, or Injury while facility administrator, shall develop written policies Detained 1(b) and procedures to assure there is a medical and operational review of every in-custody death of a youth. The review team shall include the facility ☒ ☐ ☐ administrator and/or facility manager, the health administrator, the responsible physician and other health care and supervision staff who are relevant to the incident. (c) The administrator of the facility shall provide to 1305 Death, Serious, Illness, or Injury while the Board a copy of the report submitted to the Detained Attorney General under Government Code Section ☒ ☐ ☐ 12525. A copy of the report shall be submitted to the Reporting Requirements Board within 10 calendar days after the death. 7153 Kern PROB Kern Secure Youth Treatment Facility SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 12 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (d) Upon receipt of a report of the death of a youth 1305 Death, Serious, Illness, or Injury while from the administrator, the Board may within 30 Detained calendar days inspect and evaluate the juvenile facility, jail, lockup or court holding facility pursuant to ☒ Review ☐ ☐ the provisions of this subchapter. Any inquiry made by the Board shall be limited to the standards and requirements set forth in these regulations. (2) Serious Illness or Injury of Youth. 1305 Death, Serious, Illness, or Injury while (a) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Detained 2(a) health administrator, shall develop written policies and procedures for the notification to necessary ☒ parties, which may include the Juvenile Court, the ☐ ☐ parent, guardian or person standing in loco parentis and the youth’s attorney of record in the case of a serious illness or injury of a youth. 1342 POPULATION ACCOUNTING 1310 Population Accounting and Juvenile 8B Facility Capacity Each juvenile facility shall submit required population ☒ and profile survey reports to the Board within 10 working ☐ ☐ days after the end of each reporting period, in a format to be provided by the Board. 1343 JUVENILE FACILITY CAPACITY (EXCERPT) 1310 Population Accounting and Juvenile Facility Capacity When the number of youth detained in a living unit of a juvenile facility exceeds its rated capacity for more than ☒ ☐ ☐ APEX - 40 total fifteen (15) calendar days in a month, the facility administrator shall provide a crowding report to the Board in a format provided by the Board. 1350 ADMITTANCE PROCEDURES 1600 Admittance Procedure The facility administrator shall develop and implement When youth are assigned to APEX and written policies and procedures for admittance of youth transferred from the juvenile hall, an that emphasize respectful and humane engagement admittance procedure for APEX is initiated. with youth, and reflect that the admission process may ☒ ☐ ☐ We reviewed ten (10) Youth Intake packets be traumatic to youth who may have already from APEX. Review of documentation experienced trauma. Policies shall be trauma-informed, provided, and policy and procedure manual culturally relevant, and responsive to the language and revealed compliance with this regulation. literacy needs of youth. In addition to the requirements of Sections 1324 and 1430 of these regulations: (a) the admittance process shall include: 1600 Admittance Procedure (1) Access to two free phone calls within one hour of ☒ admittance in accordance with the provisions of ☐ ☐ Procedure statement Welfare and Institution Code Section 627; 1600.3 Admittance Procedure (2) Offer of a shower; ☒ Showers are not offered when the youth is ☐ ☐ transferred from the juvenile hall. Youth will shower at the regularly scheduled time. 1600 Admittance Procedure (3) Documented secure storage of personal ☒ belongings; ☐ ☐ Procedure statement 1600 Admittance Procedure Meals are not offered when the youth is (4) Offer of food upon arrival; ☒ transferred from the juvenile hall. Youth will eat ☐ ☐ at the regularly scheduled time. Procedure statement 7153 Kern PROB Kern Secure Youth Treatment Facility SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 13 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (5) Screening for physical and behavioral health and 1600 Admittance Procedure safety issues, intellectual or developmental ☒ ☐ ☐ disabilities; Policy statement (6) Screening for physical and developmental 1600 Admittance Procedure disabilities in accordance with Sections 1329, 1413, ☒ ☐ ☐ and 1430 of these regulations; Policy statement (7) Contact with Regional Center for the 1600 Admittance Procedure Developmentally Disabled for youth that are suspected of or identified as having a ☒ Policy statement ☐ ☐ developmental disability, pursuant to Section 1413; and, 1600 Admittance Procedure (8) Procedures consistent with Section 1352.5. ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy statement (b) juvenile hall administrators shall establish written 1600 Admittance Procedure criteria for detention that considers the least restrictive ☒ ☐ ☐ environment. Policy statement (c) juvenile camps and post-dispositional programs in 1600 Admittance Procedure juvenile halls shall develop policies and procedures that advise the youth of the estimated length of stay, inform ☒ Procedure statement them of program guidelines and provide written ☐ ☐ screening criteria for inclusion and exclusion from the program. (d) juvenile halls shall develop policies and procedures 1600 Admittance Procedure that advise any committed youth of the estimated length ☒ ☐ ☐ of his/her stay. Procedure statement 1350.5 SCREENING FOR THE RISK OF SEXUAL 1600 Admittance Procedure ABUSE Screening for the Risk of Sexual Abuse The facility administrator shall develop and implement 1600 Admittance Procedure written policies and procedures to reduce the risk of Screening for the Risk of Sexual Abuse (a) sexual abuse by or upon youth. The policy shall require facility staff to assess each youth within 72 hours of Every youth booked into the juvenile hall admission based on the following information: receives a screening for the risk of sexual (a) Prior sexual victimization or abusiveness; abuse. However, when a youth is assigned to ☒ a Camp program, another screening for the ☐ ☐ risk of sexual abuse is completed. We reviewed six (6) Youth Kern County Human trafficking (HT)/Commercially Sexually Exploited Children (CSEC) forms from APEX. Review of documentation provided, and policy and procedure manual revealed compliance with this regulation. (b) Gender nonconforming appearance or manner; or 1600 Admittance Procedure identification as lesbian, gay or bisexual, transgender, ☒ Screening for the Risk of Sexual Abuse (b) queer or intersex, and whether the youth may, therefore, ☐ ☐ be vulnerable to sexual abuse; (c) Current charges and offense history; ☒ 1600 Admittance Procedure ☐ ☐ Screening for the Risk of Sexual Abuse (c) (d) Age; ☒ 1600 Admittance Procedure ☐ ☐ Screening for the Risk of Sexual Abuse (d) (e) Level of emotional and cognitive development; ☒ 1600 Admittance Procedure ☐ ☐ Screening for the Risk of Sexual Abuse (e) 7153 Kern PROB Kern Secure Youth Treatment Facility SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 14 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (f) Physical size and stature; ☒ 1600 Admittance Procedure ☐ ☐ Screening for the Risk of Sexual Abuse (f) (g) Mental illness or mental disabilities; ☒ 1600 Admittance Procedure ☐ ☐ Screening for the Risk of Sexual Abuse (g) (h) Intellectual or developmental disabilities; ☒ 1600 Admittance Procedure ☐ ☐ Screening for the Risk of Sexual Abuse (h) (i) Physical disabilities; ☒ 1600 Admittance Procedure ☐ ☐ Screening for the Risk of Sexual Abuse (i) (j) The youth’s perception of vulnerability; and, ☒ 1600 Admittance Procedure ☐ ☐ Screening for the Risk of Sexual Abuse (j) (k) Any other specific information about the individual 1600 Admittance Procedure youth that may indicate heightened needs for ☒ Screening for the Risk of Sexual Abuse (k) supervision, additional safety precautions, or separation ☐ ☐ from certain other youth. Staff shall ascertain this information through 1600 Admittance Procedure conversations with the youth during the admittance Screening for the Risk of Sexual Abuse process, medical and behavioral health screenings; ☒ during classification assessments; and by reviewing ☐ ☐ court records, case files, facility behavioral records, and other relevant documentation from the youth’s files. The facility administrator shall implement appropriate 1600 Admittance Procedure controls on the dissemination of information within the Screening for the Risk of Sexual Abuse facility relative to responses received pursuant to this ☒ assessment in order to ensure that sensitive information ☐ ☐ is not exploited to the youth’s detriment by staff or other youth. 1351 RELEASE PROCEDURES 1615 Release Procedures The facility administrator shall develop and implement written policies and procedures for release of youth from ☒ We reviewed two (2) Youth Release forms ☐ ☐ from APEX. Review of documentation custody which provide for: provided, and policy and procedure manual revealed compliance with this regulation. (a) verification of identity/release papers; ☒ 1615 Release Procedures- Policy statement ☐ ☐ (b) return of personal clothing and valuables; ☒ 1615 Release Procedures- Policy statement ☐ ☐ (c) notification to the youth's parents or guardian; ☒ 1615 Release Procedures- Policy statement ☐ ☐ (d) notification to the facility health care provider in 1615 Release Procedures- Policy statement accordance with Sections 1408 and 1437 of these ☒ ☐ ☐ regulations, for coordination with outside agencies; and, (e) notification of school staff; ☒ 1615 Release Procedures- Policy statement ☐ ☐ (f) notification of facility mental health personnel. ☒ 1615 Release Procedures- Policy statement ☐ ☐ The facility administrator shall develop and implement 1615 Release Procedures policies and procedures for post-disposition youth to coordinate the provision of transitional and reentry ☒ Procedure- Reentry, ADA, and Program (RAP) services including, but not limited to, medical and ☐ ☐ Unit Staff assist the youth with their transition behavioral health, education, probation supervision and back to the community. community-based services. The facility administrator shall develop and implement 1615.1 Temporary Releases written policies and procedures for the furlough of youth ☒ ☐ ☐ from custody. 7153 Kern PROB Kern Secure Youth Treatment Facility SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 15 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1352 CLASSIFICATION 1605 Classification The facility administrator shall develop and implement We reviewed six (6) Youth classification forms written policies and procedures on classification of youth ☒ from APEX. Review of documentation for the purpose of determining housing placement in the ☐ ☐ provided, and policy and procedure manual facility. revealed compliance with this regulation. Such procedures shall: (a) provide for the safety of the youth, other youth, facility 1605 Classification – Policy statement staff, and the public by placing youth in the appropriate, least restrictive housing and program settings. Housing ☒ ☐ ☐ assignments shall consider the need for single, double or dormitory assignment or location within the dormitory; (b) consider facility populations and physical design of ☒ 1605 Classification – Policy statement the facility; ☐ ☐ (c) provide that a youth shall be classified upon 1605 Classification – Procedure statement admittance to the facility; classification factors shall include, but not be limited to: age, maturity, sophistication, emotional stability, program needs, legal ☒ ☐ ☐ status, public safety considerations, medical/mental health considerations, gender and gender identity of the youth; (d) provide for periodic classification reviews, including 1605 Classification – Policy statement provisions that consider the level of supervision and the ☒ ☐ ☐ youth's behavior while in custody; and, (e) provide that facility staff shall not separate youth from 1605 Classification – Procedure statement the general population or assign youth to a single occupancy room based solely on the youth's actual or perceived race, ethnic group identification, ancestry, national origin, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, ☒ gender identity, gender expression, mental or physical ☐ ☐ disability, or HIV status. This section does not prohibit staff from placing youth in a single occupancy room at the youth's specific request or in accordance with Title 15 regulations regarding separation. (f) facility staff shall not consider lesbian, gay, bisexual, 1605 Classification – Procedure statement transgender, questioning or intersex identification or ☒ status as an indicator of likelihood of being sexually ☐ ☐ abusive. 1352.5 TRANSGENDER AND INTERSEX YOUTH. 1605.1 Transgender and Intersex Youth 3B The facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures ensuring respectful and equitable ☒ Review of documentation provided, policy and ☐ ☐ procedure manual, and the facility's treatment of transgender and intersex youth. Transgender and Intersex Youth form revealed The policies shall provide that: compliance with this regulation. (a) Facility staff shall respect every youth’s gender 1605.1 Transgender and Intersex Youth identity and shall refer to the youth by the youth’s preferred name and gender pronoun, regardless of the Procedures 3 youth’s legal name. Facilities may prohibit the use of ☒ gang or slang names or names that otherwise ☐ ☐ compromise facility operations as determined by the facility manager or designee, and shall document any decision made on this basis. 7153 Kern PROB Kern Secure Youth Treatment Facility SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 16 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (b) Facility staff shall permit youth to dress and present 1605.1 Transgender and Intersex Youth themselves in a manner consistent with their gender identity and shall provide youth with the institution’s ☒ Procedures 5 ☐ ☐ clothing and undergarments consistent with their gender identity. (c) Facility staff shall house youth in the unit or room that 1605.1 Transgender and Intersex Youth best meets their individual needs and promotes their safety and well-being. Staff may not automatically house Housing youth according to their external anatomy and shall document the reasons for any decision to house youth ☒ ☐ ☐ in a unit that does not match their gender identity. In making a housing decision, staff shall consider the youth’s preferences, as well as any recommendations from the youth’s health or behavioral health provider. (d) Facility administrators shall ensure that transgender 1605.1 Transgender and Intersex Youth and intersex youth have access to medical and ☒ behavioral health providers qualified to provide care and ☐ ☐ Medical treatment to transgender and intersex youth. (e) Consistent with the facility’s reasonable and 1605.1 Transgender and Intersex Youth necessary security considerations and physical plant, facility staff shall make every effort to ensure the safety ☒ Housing and privacy of transgender and intersex youth when the ☐ ☐ youth are using the bathroom or shower, or dressing or undressing. Facility staff shall not conduct physical searches of any 1605.1 Transgender and Intersex Youth youth for the purpose of determining the youth’s anatomical sex. Whenever feasible, the facility shall ☒ Searches ☐ ☐ respect the youth’s preference regarding the gender of the staff member who conducts any search of the youth. 1353 ORIENTATION 1610 Orientation The facility administrator shall develop and implement Each youth assigned to a SYTF program is written policies and procedures to orient a youth prior to provided with an orientation where rules, placement in a living area. Both written and verbal expectations, and program components are information shall be provided and supplemented with reviewed. We reviewed six (6) Youth video orientation if feasible. Provision shall be made to provide accessible orientation information to all detained ☒ Orientation packets from APEX. Review of ☐ ☐ documentation provided, and policy and youth including those with disabilities, limited literacy, or procedure manual revealed compliance with English language learners. this regulation. Orientation shall include information that addresses: Each youth is also provided a Youth Handbook during the orientation process. (a) facility rules including contraband and searches and ☒ 1610 Orientation- Purpose 1 disciplinary procedures; ☐ ☐ (b) facility’s system of positive behavior interventions 1610 Orientation- Purpose 2 and supports, including behavior expectations, incentives that youth will receive for complying with ☒ ☐ ☐ facility rules, and consequences that may result when youth violate the rules of the facility; (c) age appropriate information that explains the facility’s 1610 Orientation- Purpose 20 policy prohibiting sexual abuse and sexual harassment ☒ and how to report incidents or suspicions of sexual ☐ ☐ abuse or sexual harassment; (d) identification of key staff and their roles; ☒ 1610 Orientation- Purpose 4 ☐ ☐ 7153 Kern PROB Kern Secure Youth Treatment Facility SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 17 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (e) the existence of the grievance procedure, the steps 1610 Orientation- Purpose 3 that must be taken to use it, the youth’s right to be free ☒ of retaliation for reporting a grievance, and the name of ☐ ☐ the person or position designated to resolve the issue; (f) access to legal services and information on the court ☒ 1610 Orientation- Purpose 5 process; ☐ ☐ (g) access to routine and emergency health and mental ☒ 1610 Orientation- Purpose 6 health care; ☐ ☐ (h) access to education, religious services, and ☒ 1610 Orientation- Purpose 7 recreational activities; ☐ ☐ (i) housing assignments; ☒ 1610 Orientation- Purpose 9 ☐ ☐ (j) opportunity for personal hygiene and daily showers ☒ 1610 Orientation- Purpose 10 including the availability of personal care items ☐ ☐ (k) rules and access to correspondence, visits and ☒ 1610 Orientation- Purpose 11 telephone use; ☐ ☐ (l) availability of reading materials, programming, and ☒ 1610 Orientation- Purpose 12 other activities; ☐ ☐ (m) facility policies on the use of force, use of restraints, ☒ 1610 Orientation- Purpose 13 chemical agents and room confinement; ☐ ☐ (n) immigration legal services; ☒ 1610 Orientation- Purpose 14 ☐ ☐ (o) emergencies including evacuation procedures; ☒ 1610 Orientation- Purpose 15 ☐ ☐ (p) non-discrimination policy and the right to be free from 1610 Orientation- Purpose 16 physical, verbal or sexual abuse and harassment by ☒ ☐ ☐ other youth and staff; (q) availability of services and programs in a language ☒ 1610 Orientation- Purpose 17 other than English if appropriate; ☐ ☐ (r) the process for requesting different housing, ☒ 1610 Orientation- Purpose 18 education, programming and work assignments; ☐ ☐ (s) a process for which parents/guardians receive 1610 Orientation- Purpose 19 information regarding the youth’s stay in the facility that at a minimum includes answers to frequently asked ☒ ☐ ☐ questions and provides contact information for the facility, medical, school and mental health; and, (t) a process by which youth may request access to Title 1610 Orientation- Purpose 20 15 Minimum Standards for Juvenile Facilities. ☒ Youth are advised of access to Title 15 in the ☐ ☐ Youth Handbook. Title 15 is available within each dormitory. 1354 SEPARATION 1620 Separation The facility administrator shall develop and implement At the time of the inspection no APEX youth written policies and procedures that address: ☒ had been separated from the normal APEX ☐ ☐ program. Review of the policy and procedure manual revealed compliance with this regulation. (a) separation of youth for reasons that include, but are 1620 Separation- Policy statement not be limited to, medical and mental health conditions, ☒ assaultive behavior, disciplinary consequences and ☐ ☐ protective custody. 7153 Kern PROB Kern Secure Youth Treatment Facility SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 18 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (b) consideration of positive youth development and ☒ 1620 Separation- Policy statement trauma-informed care. ☐ ☐ (c) separated youth shall not be denied normal privileges 1620 Separation- Policy statement available at the facility, except when necessary to ☒ ☐ ☐ accomplish the objective of separation. (d) when the objective of the separation is discipline, ☒ 1620 Separation- Policy statement Title 15 Section 1390 shall apply. ☐ ☐ (e) when separation results in room confinement, the 1620 Separation- Policy statement separation shall occur in accordance with Welfare and ☒ Institutions Code Section 208.3 and Section 1354.5 of ☐ ☐ these regulations. (f) policies and procedures shall ensure a daily review of 1620 Separation- Review separated youth to determine if separation remains ☒ ☐ ☐ necessary. 1354.5 ROOM CONFINEMENT 1620.1 Room Confinement 4B (a) The facility administrator shall develop and We reviewed ten (10) Room Placement Log implement written policies and procedures addressing forms from APEX. Review of the the confinement of youth in their room that are consistent documentation provided revealed compliance with Welfare and Institutions Code Section 208.3. The with this regulation. Review also revealed placement of a youth in room confinement shall be ☒ APEX is doing an excellent job of documenting accomplished in accordance with the following ☐ ☐ the youth’s behaviors while on room guidelines: confinement, as well as documenting the need to extend the youth’s room confinement due to being a threat to the safety and security of the facility. (1) Room confinement shall not be used before other, 1620.1 Room Confinement- Policy statement 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 1620.1 Room Confinement- Policy statement purposes of punishment, coercion, convenience, or ☒ ☐ ☐ retaliation by staff. (3) Room confinement shall not be used to the extent 1620.1 Room Confinement- Policy statement that it compromises the mental and physical health of ☒ ☐ ☐ the youth. (b) A youth may be held up to four hours in room 1620.1 Room Confinement- Procedure confinement. After the youth has been held in room ☒ statement confinement for a period of four hours, staff shall do one ☐ ☐ or more of the following: (1) Return the youth to general population. ☒ 1620.1 Room Confinement- Procedure ☐ ☐ statement 1 (2) Consult with mental health or medical staff. ☒ 1620.1 Room Confinement- Procedure ☐ ☐ statement 2 (3) Develop an individualized plan that includes the 1620.1 Room Confinement- Procedure goals and objectives to be met in order to reintegrate ☒ statement ☐ ☐ the youth to general population. 7153 Kern PROB Kern Secure Youth Treatment Facility SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 19 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (4) If room confinement must be extended beyond 1620.1 Room Confinement- Procedure four hours, staff shall do each of the following: statement (A) Document the reasons for room confinement and the basis for the extension, the date and time ☒ When a youth is separated from the group by ☐ ☐ the youth was first placed in room confinement, being placed in their room, the procedure is as and when he or she is eventually released from follows: 4 room confinement. (B) Develop an individualized plan that includes 1620.1 Room Confinement- Procedure the goals and objectives to be met in order to statement integrate the youth to general population. ☒ When a youth is separated from the group by ☐ ☐ being placed in their room, the procedure is as follows: 4 (C) Obtain documented authorization by the 1620.1 Room Confinement- Procedure facility superintendent or his or her designee statement every four hours thereafter. ☒ When a youth is separated from the group by ☐ ☐ being placed in their room, the procedure is as follows: 4 (5) This section is not intended to limit the use of 1620.1 Room Confinement- Policy statement 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 ☒ 1620.1 Room Confinement- Policy statement court holding facilities or adult facilities. ☐ ☐ (7) Nothing in this section shall be construed to 1620.1 Room Confinement- Policy statement conflict with any law providing greater or additional ☒ ☐ ☐ protections to youth. (8) This section does not apply during an 1620.1 Room Confinement- Policy statement 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 1620.1 Room Confinement- Policy statement 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. 7153 Kern PROB Kern Secure Youth Treatment Facility SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 20 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1355 INSTITUTIONAL ASSESSMENT AND PLAN 1625 Assessment and Case Plans The facility administrator shall develop and implement We reviewed ten (10) Case Plan update forms written policies and procedures for assessment and ☒ from APEX. Review of documentation case planning. ☐ ☐ provided, and policy and procedure manual revealed compliance with this regulation. (a) Assessment: 1625 Assessment and Case Plans The assessment is based on information collected during the admission process with periodic review, which Policy statement includes the youth's risk factors, needs and strengths ☒ including, but not limited to, identification of substance ☐ ☐ During the intake process, the Youth Service abuse history, educational, vocational, counseling, Officer will complete the James G. Bowles behavioral health, consideration of known history of Juvenile Hall Initial Assessment form. trauma, and family strengths and needs. (b) Institutional Case Plan: 1625 Assessment and Case Plans (1) A case plan shall be developed for each youth Policy statement held for at least 30 days or more and created within 40 days of admission. ☒ After a youth has been detained for over 30 ☐ ☐ days, a Youth Service Officer III must complete a Case Plan Update within 40 days of the youth's admission. (2) The institutional plan shall include, but not be 1625 Assessment and Case Plans limited to, written documentation that provides: ☒ (A) objectives and time frame for the resolution of ☐ ☐ Procedure – Case Plan Update 1 problems identified in the assessment; (B) a plan for meeting the objectives that includes 1625 Assessment and Case Plans a description of program resources needed and ☒ individuals responsible for assuring that the plan ☐ ☐ Procedure – Case Plan Update 2 is implemented; (3) periodic evaluation of progress towards meeting 1625 Assessment and Case Plans the objectives, including periodic review and discussion of the plan with the youth; ☒ Procedure – Case plan Update 3 ☐ ☐ APEX youth Case Plans are reviewed bi- weekly while the youth is in custody. (4) a transition plan, the contents of which shall be 1625 Assessment and Case Plans subject to existing resources, shall be developed for ☒ post dispositional youth in accordance with Section ☐ ☐ Procedure – Case Plan Update 4 1351; and, (5) in as much as possible and if appropriate, the 1625 Assessment and Case Plans plan, including the transition plan, shall be developed with input from the family, supportive adults, youth, ☒ Policy statement ☐ ☐ and Regional Center for the Developmentally Disabled. 7153 Kern PROB Kern Secure Youth Treatment Facility SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 21 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1356 COUNSELING AND CASEWORK SERVICES 1630 Counseling and Casework Services The facility administrator shall develop and implement 1630 Counseling and Casework Services written policies and procedures ensuring the availability of appropriate counseling and casework services for all Policy 1 youth. Policies and procedures shall ensure: (a) youth will receive assistance with needs or concerns APEX contract with Behavioral Health and that may arise; Recovery Services to provide EBPs, counseling, and casework services for youth ☒ committed to the program. These agencies ☐ ☐ are on-site at the facility. Review of documentation provided, and policy and procedure manual revealed compliance with this regulation. APEX also does a weekly Special Cases and ADA Accommodation meeting with medical, mental health, school, kitchen, and probation staff. (b) youth will receive assistance in requesting contact 1630 Counseling and Casework Services with parents, other supportive adults, attorney, clergy, ☒ ☐ ☐ probation officer, or other public official; and, Policy 2 (c) youth will be provided access to available resources 1630 Counseling and Casework Services to meet the youth’s needs. ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy 3 1357 USE OF FORCE 1635 Use of Force The facility administrator, in cooperation with the We reviewed five (5) use of force reports in responsible physician, shall develop and implement which OC spray was utilized and one (1) use written policies and procedures for the use of force, of force report in which OC spray was not which may include chemical agents. Force shall never utilized. Review of the documentation be applied as punishment, discipline, retaliation or provided revealed compliance with this treatment. regulation. Review also revealed APEX staff (a) At a minimum, each facility shall develop policies and utilize a command call of “Get Down on the procedures which: Ground” to youth when there is an imminent ☒ threat to the youth’s safety or the safety of ☐ ☐ others. Youth who fail to comply with the Get Down command call are then given multiple warnings to comply prior to staff going hands- on or deploying their OC spray. It should be noted that each report reviewed contained staff efforts to de-escalate the incident and command calls given to the youth prior to going hands-on to protect the safety of the youth and the facility. (1) restricts the use of force to that which is deemed 1635 Use of Force – Introduction statement reasonable and necessary, as defined in Section 1302 ☒ to ensure the safety and security of youth, staff, others ☐ ☐ and the facility. (2) outline the force options available to staff including 1635 Use of Force – Introduction statement both physical and non-physical options and define ☒ when those force options are appropriate. ☐ ☐ Youth Behavior and Force Options 1-4 7153 Kern PROB Kern Secure Youth Treatment Facility SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 22 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (3) describe force options or techniques that are 1635 Use of Force – Introduction statement expressly prohibited by the facility. ☒ ☐ ☐ Youth Behavior and Force Options (4) describe the requirements of staff to report any 1635 Use of Force – Introduction statement inappropriate use of force, and to take affirmative ☒ ☐ ☐ action to immediately stop it. Youth Behavior and Force Options (5) define a standardized reporting format that 1635 Use of Force- Notification Procedures includes time period and procedure for documenting and reporting the use of force, including reporting It should be noted that APEX conducts a requirements of management and line staff and debriefing on all use-of-force incidents. procedures for reviewing and tracking use of force Attending those debriefings are all staff incidents by supervisory and or management staff, ☒ involved in the incident, a Duty Supervisor, and ☐ ☐ which include procedures for debriefing a particular a member of the Administration team. incident with staff and/or youth for the purposes of training as well as mitigating the effects of trauma that may have been experienced by staff and /or the youth involved. (6) Include an administrative review and a system for 1635 Use of Force- Notification Procedures investigating unreasonable use of force. ☒ Administration will track and review all ☐ ☐ situations involving the use of force and will determine: 1-5 (7) define the role, notification, and follow-up 1635 Use of Force- Notification Procedures 2 procedures required after use of force incidents for and 3 medical, mental health staff and parents or legal ☒ guardians. ☐ ☐ It should be noted that notification of the use of force to a youth parent is documented on Special Incident Reports (SIR). (8) describe the limitations of use of force on pregnant 1635 Use of Force- Factors to Determine the youth in accordance with Penal Code Section 6030(f) use of force options and Welfare and Institutions Code Section 222. ☒ ☐ ☐ With regards to pregnant youth and use of force, refer to JH manual, section 1917: 1-7 (b) Facilities that authorize chemical agents as a force 1635.1 Oleoresin Capsicum option shall include policies and procedures that: (1) identify who is approved to carry and/or utilize 1635.1 Oleoresin Capsicum- Policy statement chemical agents in the facility and the type, size and the approved method of deployment for those ☒ When youth are exposed to O.C. spray, APEX chemical agents. ☐ ☐ staff are doing an excellent job of documenting each youth decontamination process from start to finish. They also document when youth “self-terminate” the decontamination process with exact start and finish times of showers. (2) mandate that chemical agents only be used when 1635.1 Oleoresin Capsicum- Policy statement there is an imminent threat to the youth’s safety or the safety of others and only when de-escalation efforts ☒ The policy of Kern County Probation ☐ ☐ have been unsuccessful or are not reasonably Department includes the following guidelines: possible. 1-2 7153 Kern PROB Kern Secure Youth Treatment Facility SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 23 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (3) outline the facility’s approved methods and 1635.1 Oleoresin Capsicum- Policy statement timelines for decontamination from chemical agents. This shall include that youth who have been exposed The policy of Kern County Probation to chemical agents shall not be left unattended until Department includes the following guidelines: that youth is fully decontaminated or is no longer 8-10 suffering the effects of the chemical agent. ☒ ☐ ☐ APEX staff clearly document their one-on-one supervision of a youth that has been exposed to OC spray until the youth disclose the are no longer suffering the effects of the chemical agent. (4) define the role, notification, and follow-up 1635 Use of Force- Notification Procedures 2 procedures required after use of force incidents and 3 involving chemical agents for medical, mental health ☒ staff and parents or legal guardians. ☐ ☐ It should be noted that notification of the use of force against a youth parent is documented on the Special Incident Reports (SIR). (5) provide for the documentation of each incident of 1635 Use of Force- Notification Procedures use of chemical agents, including the reasons for which it was used, efforts to de-escalate prior to use, 1635.1 Oleoresin Capsicum- Reporting 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 1635 Use of Force- Training require that agencies provide initial and regular training in use of force and chemical agents when appropriate ☒ that address: ☐ ☐ (1) known medical and behavioral health conditions that would contraindicate certain types of force; (2) acceptable chemical agents and the methods of ☒ 1635.1 Oleoresin Capsicum- Policy statement application. ☐ ☐ (3) signs or symptoms that should result in immediate ☒ 1635 Use of Force- Training referral to medical or behavioral health. ☐ ☐ (4) instruction on the Constitutional Limitations of Use ☒ 1635 Use of Force- Legal Authority of Force. ☐ ☐ (5) physical training force options that may require ☒ 1635 Use of Force- Training the use of perishable skills. ☐ ☐ (6) timelines the facility uses to define regular ☒ 1635 Use of Force- Training training. ☐ ☐ 1358 USE OF PHYSICAL RESTRAINTS 1640 Use of Physical Restraints The facility administrator, in cooperation with the We reviewed six (6) use of force reports from responsible physician and mental health director, shall ☒ APEX. Review of the documentation provided develop and implement written policies and procedures ☐ ☐ revealed compliance with this regulation. for the use of restraint devices. Restraint devices include any devices which immobilize a youth's extremities and/or prevent the youth from being ambulatory. Physical restraints may be used only for those youth who 1640 Use of Physical Restraints present an immediate danger to themselves or others, who exhibit behavior which results in the destruction of Policy statement property, or reveals the intent to cause self-inflicted ☒ ☐ ☐ physical harm. Physical restraints should be utilized only when it appears less restrictive alternatives would be ineffective in controlling the youth’s behavior. 7153 Kern PROB Kern Secure Youth Treatment Facility SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 24 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 In no case shall restraints be used as punishment or 1640 Use of Physical Restraints discipline, or as a substitute for treatment. The use of restraint devices that attach a youth to a wall, floor or other Policy statement fixture, including a restraint chair, or through affixing of ☒ hands and feet together behind the back (hogtying) is ☐ ☐ prohibited. The use of restraints on pregnant youth is limited in accordance with Penal Code Section 6030(f) and Welfare and Institutions Code Section 222. The provisions of this section do not apply to the use of 1640 Use of Physical Restraints handcuffs, shackles or other restraint devices when used to restrain youth for movement or transportation within the ☒ Policy statement facility. Movement within the facility shall be governed by ☐ ☐ Section 1358.5, Use of Restraint Devices for Movement Within the Facility. Youth shall be placed in restraints only with the approval 1640 Use of Physical Restraints of the facility manager or designee. The facility manager may delegate authority to place a youth in restraints to a ☒ Policy statement physician. Reasons for continued retention in restraints ☐ ☐ shall be reviewed and documented at a minimum of every hour. A medical opinion on the safety of placement and 1640 Use of Physical Restraints retention shall be secured as soon as possible, but no later than two hours from the time of placement. The ☒ Procedure- Duty Supervisor 3c ☐ ☐ youth shall be medically cleared for continued retention at least every three hours thereafter. A mental health consultation shall be secured as soon as 1640 Use of Physical Restraints possible, but in no case longer than four hours from the ☒ time of placement, to assess the need for mental health ☐ ☐ Procedure- Duty Supervisor 3b treatment. Continuous direct visual supervision shall be conducted 1640 Use of Physical Restraints to ensure that the restraints are properly employed, and to ensure the safety and well-being of the youth. ☒ Procedure- Duty Supervisor 3d Observations of the youth's behavior and any staff ☐ ☐ interventions shall be documented at least every 15 minutes, with actual time of the documentation recorded. In addition to the requirements above, policies and 1640 Use of Physical Restraints procedures shall address: ☒ ☐ ☐ (a) documentation of the circumstances leading to an Procedure statement application of restraints. (b) known medical conditions that would contraindicate 1640 Use of Physical Restraints certain restraint devices and/or techniques. ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure statement (c) acceptable restraint devices. 1640 Use of Physical Restraints ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure statement (d) signs or symptoms which should result in immediate 1640 Use of Physical Restraints medical/mental health referral. ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure statement (e) availability of cardiopulmonary resuscitation 1640 Use of Physical Restraints equipment. ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure statement (f) protective housing of restrained youth. While in 1640 Use of Physical Restraints restraint devices, all youth shall be housed alone or in a ☒ ☐ ☐ specified housing area for restrained youth which makes Procedure statement provision to protect the youth from abuse. 7153 Kern PROB Kern Secure Youth Treatment Facility SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 25 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1640 Use of Physical Restraints (g) provision for hydration and sanitation needs. ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure statement 1640 Use of Physical Restraints (h) exercising of extremities. ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure statement 1358.5 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES FOR 1640.1 Use of Restraint Devices for 5B MOVEMENT AND TRANSPORTATION WITHIN Movement and Transportation within the THE FACILITY. Facility The Facility Administrator, in cooperation with the We reviewed six (6) use of force reports from responsible physician and behavioral/mental health APEX. Review of the documentation provided director, shall develop and implement written policies ☒ ☐ ☐ revealed compliance with this regulation. and procedures for the use of restraint devices when the Review also revealed that APEX staff are purpose is for movement or transportation within the documenting the circumstances leading to the facility that shall include the following: application of restraints in their Special (a) identification of acceptable restraint devices, staff Incident Reports (SIR). approved to utilize restraint devices and the required training. (b) the circumstances leading to the application of 1640.1 Use of Restraint Devices for restraints must be documented. Movement and Transportation within the ☒ ☐ ☐ Facility Policy statement (c) an individual assessment of the need to apply 1640.1 Use of Restraint Devices for restraints for movement or transportation that includes Movement and Transportation within the consideration of less restrictive alternatives, Facility consideration of a youth’s known medical or mental ☒ ☐ ☐ health conditions, trauma informed approaches, and a Policy statement process for documentation and supervisor review and approval. (d) consideration of safety and security of the facility, 1640.1 Use of Restraint Devices for with a clearly defined expectation that restraint devices Movement and Transportation within the shall not be used for the purposes of discipline or ☒ ☐ ☐ Facility retaliation. Policy statement (e) the use of restraints on pregnant youth is limited in 1640.1 Use of Restraint Devices for accordance with Penal Code Section 6030(f) and Movement and Transportation within the Welfare and Institutions Code Section 222. ☒ ☐ ☐ Facility Policy statement 1359 SAFETY ROOM PROCEDURES APEX does not utilize a safety room. (a) The facility administrator, and where applicable, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop and implement written policies and procedures governing the use of safety rooms, as described in Title 24, Part 2, Section 1230.1.13. The room shall be used ☐ ☐ ☒ to hold only those youth who present an immediate danger to themselves or others, who exhibit behavior which results in the destruction of property, or reveals the intent to cause self-inflicted physical harm. A safety room shall not be used for punishment or discipline, or as a substitute for treatment. Policies and procedures shall: (1) include provisions for administration of necessary Not Applicable nutrition and fluids, access to a toilet, and suitable ☐ ☐ ☒ clothing to provide for privacy; 7153 Kern PROB Kern Secure Youth Treatment Facility SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 26 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (2) provide for approval of the facility manager, or ☐ ☐ ☒ designee, before a youth is placed into a safety room; (3) provide for continuous direct visual supervision and documentation of the youth's behavior and any ☐ ☐ ☒ staff interventions every 15 minutes, with actual time recorded; (4) provide that the youth shall be evaluated by the ☐ ☐ ☒ facility manager, or designee, every four hours; (5) provide for immediate medical assessment, where appropriate, or an assessment at the next ☐ ☐ ☒ daily sick call; and, (6) provide a process for documenting the reason for placement, including attempts to use less restrictive ☐ ☐ ☒ means of control, and decisions to continue and end placement. (b) The placement of a youth in the safety room shall be accomplished in accordance with the following: (1) safety room shall not be used before 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) safety room shall not be used for the purposes of ☐ ☐ ☒ punishment, coercion, convenience, or retaliation by staff. (3) safety room shall not be used to the extent that it compromises the mental and physical health of the ☐ ☐ ☒ youth. (c) A youth may be held up to four hours in the safety room. After the youth has been held in the safety room ☐ ☐ ☒ for a period of four hours, staff shall do one or more of the following: (1) return the youth to general population. ☐ ☐ ☒ (2) consult with mental health or medical staff, ☐ ☐ ☒ (3) develop an individualized plan that includes the goals and objectives to be met in order to reintegrate ☐ ☐ ☒ the youth to general population. (d) If confinement in the safety room must be extended beyond four hours, staff shall develop an individualized plan that includes the requirements of Section 1354.5 ☐ ☐ ☒ and the goals and objectives to be met in order to integrate the youth to general population. 1360 SEARCHES 1457 Searches The facility administrator shall develop and implement written policies and procedures governing the search of At the time of the inspection APEX had youth, the facility, and visitors. completed one (1) strip search. Review of Policies and procedures shall provide that: documentation provided, and review of policy ☒ ☐ ☐ and procedure manual revealed compliance with this regulation. All strip searches must be authorized by Administration prior to being performed. 7153 Kern PROB Kern Secure Youth Treatment Facility SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 27 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (a) Searches shall be conducted to ensure the safety 1457 Searches – Policy and security of the facility, public, visitors, youth, and ☒ ☐ ☐ staff. (b) Searches shall be conducted in a manner that 1457 Searches – Policy preserves the privacy and dignity of the person being ☒ ☐ ☐ searched and shall not be conducted for harassment or as a form of discipline or punishment. (c) Strip searches and visual or physical body cavity ☒ ☐ ☐ 1457 Searches – Policy searches shall comply with Penal Code Section 4030. (d) Physical body cavity searches shall only be ☒ ☐ ☐ 1457 Searches – Policy conducted by a medical professional. (e) Any youth held after a detention hearing shall only be 1457 Searches strip searched with prior approval of a supervisor when there is reasonable suspicion based on specific and ☒ ☐ ☐ Strip Searches and Body Cavity Searches articulable facts to believe that youth is concealing contraband. The reasonable suspicion shall be documented. (f) Searches of transgender and intersex youth shall 1457 Searches comply with Section 1352.5. ☒ ☐ ☐ Strip Searches (g) Cross-gender pat-down searches and strip searches 1457 Searches are prohibited except in exigent circumstances or when ☒ ☐ ☐ conducted by a medical professional. Such searches must be justified and documented in writing. 1361 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE 1650 Grievance – Youth- Policy Statement The facility administrator shall develop and implement We reviewed a total of ten (10) grievances written policies and procedures whereby any youth may from APEX. Review of documentation appeal and have resolved grievances relating to any provided, and policy and procedure manual condition of confinement, including but not limited to revealed compliance with this regulation. health care services, classification decisions, program ☒ ☐ ☐ participation, telephone, mail or visiting procedures, food, clothing, bedding, mistreatment, harassment or violations of the nondiscrimination policy. There shall be no time limit on filing grievances. Policies and procedures shall include provisions whereby the facility manager ensures: (a) a grievance form and instructions for registering a 1650 Grievance – Youth- Policy Statement grievance, which includes provisions for the youth to have free access to the form; ☒ ☐ ☐ A walkthrough of the facility revealed that youth have free access to grievance forms, which are in the dayroom of each living unit. (b) the youth shall have the option to confidentially file 1650 Grievance – Youth- Policy Statement the grievance or to deliver the form to any youth supervision staff working in the facility; ☒ ☐ ☐ There’s a confidential lock box located within each housing unit of APEX. (c) resolution of the grievance at the lowest appropriate 1650 Grievance – Youth staff level; ☒ ☐ ☐ Grievance Procedure 7153 Kern PROB Kern Secure Youth Treatment Facility SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 28 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (d) provision for a prompt review and initial response to 1650 Grievance – Youth grievances within three (3) business days, grievances that relate to health and safety issues must be Grievance Procedure addressed immediately; ☒ ☐ ☐ All grievances reviewed had an initial response completed within three business days. (1) The youth may elect to be present to explain 1650 Grievance – Youth his/her version of the grievance to a person not ☒ ☐ ☐ directly involved in the circumstances which led to the Grievance Procedure grievance. (2) Provision for a staff representative approved by 1650 Grievance – Youth the facility administrator to assist the youth. ☒ ☐ ☐ Grievance Procedure (e) provision for a written response to the grievance 1650 Grievance – Youth which includes the reasons for the decisions; ☒ ☐ ☐ Grievance Procedure (f) a system which provides that any appeal of a 1650 Grievance – Youth grievance shall be heard by a person not directly ☒ ☐ ☐ involved in the circumstances which led to the grievance; Grievance Procedure (g) resolution of the grievance must occur within ten (10) 1650 Grievance – Youth business days unless circumstances dictate a longer time frame. The youth shall be notified of any delay; and, Grievance Procedure ☒ ☐ ☐ All grievances reviewed were completed and resolved prior to ten (10) business days of submission. (h) the policy shall provide multiple internal and external 1650 Grievance – Youth methods to report sexual abuse and sexual harassment. ☒ ☐ ☐ Grievance Procedure Whether or not associated with a grievance, concerns of 1650 Grievance – Youth parents, guardians, staff or other parties shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ addressed and documented in accordance with written Grievance Procedure policies and procedures within a specified timeframe. 1362 REPORTING OF INCIDENTS 1655 Incident Reporting, Investigation, and Report Writing A written report of all incidents which result in physical harm, use of force, serious threat of physical harm, or We reviewed ten (10) incident reports from death of an employee, youth or other person(s) shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ APEX. Review of the documentation provided maintained. Such written record shall be prepared by the revealed compliance with this regulation. staff and submitted to the facility manager by the end of the shift, unless additional time is necessary and authorized by the facility manager or designee. 7153 Kern PROB Kern Secure Youth Treatment Facility SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 29 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1363 USE OF REASONABLE FORCE TO COLLECT 1660 DNA Collection DNA SPECIMENS, SAMPLES, IMPRESSIONS 1660 DNA Collection – Procedure (a) Pursuant to Penal Code Section 298.1 authorized law enforcement, custodial, or corrections personnel Per policy, force will not be used to obtain a including peace officers, may employ reasonable force DNA sample unless specifically ordered by the to collect blood specimens, saliva samples, and thumb Court. or palm print impressions from individuals who are required to provide such samples, specimens or ☒ ☐ ☐ impressions pursuant to Penal Code Section 296 and who refuse following written or oral request. (1) For the purpose of this section, the “use of reasonable force” shall be defined as the force that an objective, trained and competent correctional employee, faced with similar facts and circumstances, would consider necessary and reasonable to gain compliance with this section. (2) The use of reasonable force shall be preceded by 1660 DNA Collection – Procedure efforts to secure voluntary compliance. Efforts to secure voluntary compliance shall be documented ☒ ☐ ☐ and include an advisement of the legal obligation to provide the requisite specimen, sample or impression and the consequences of refusal. (b) The force shall not be used without the prior written 1660 DNA Collection – Procedure authorization of the supervising officer on duty. The authorization shall include information that reflects the ☒ ☐ ☐ fact that the offender was asked to provide the requisite specimen, sample, or impression and refused. (1) If the use of reasonable force includes a cell 1660 DNA Collection – Procedure extraction, the extraction shall be videotaped. Video shall be directed at the cell extraction event. The videotape shall be retained by the agency for the ☒ ☐ ☐ length of time required by statute. Notwithstanding the use of the video as evidence in a court proceeding, the tape shall be retained administratively. 7153 Kern PROB Kern Secure Youth Treatment Facility SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 30 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1370 EDUCATION PROGRAM 1705 Redwood School Program (a) School Programs Review of policy and procedures, youth and The County Board of Education shall provide for the staff interviews, and school daily schedules administration and operation of juvenile court schools in revealed compliance with this regulation. conjunction with the Chief Probation Officer, or designee pursuant to applicable State laws. The school and facility administrators shall develop and implement written policy School program evaluation completed by and procedures to ensure communication and Phillip Menchaca and Joe Hammond of coordination between educators and probation staff. Fresno County Superintendent of Schools on Culturally responsive and trauma-informed approaches 1/8/2025. should be applied when providing instruction. Education staff should collaborate with the facility administrator to use technology to facilitate learning and ensure safe technology practices. The facility administrator shall ☒ ☐ ☐ request an annual review of each required element of the program by the Superintendent of Schools, and a report or review checklist on compliance, deficiencies, and corrective action needed to achieve compliance with this section. Such a review, when conducted, cannot be delegated to the principal or any other staff of any juvenile court school site. The Superintendent of Schools shall conduct this review in conjunction with a qualified outside agency or individual. Upon receipt of the review, the facility administrator or designee shall review each item with the Superintendent of Schools and shall take whatever corrective action is necessary to address each deficiency and to fully protect the educational interests of all youth in the facility. (b) Required Elements 1705 Redwood School Program The facility school program shall comply with the State – Policy Statement Education Code and County Board of Education policies, all applicable federal education statutes and regulations and provide for an annual evaluation of the educational program offerings. As stated in the 2009 California Standards for the Teaching Profession, teachers shall ☒ ☐ ☐ establish and maintain learning environments that are physically, emotionally, and intellectually safe. Youth shall be provided a rigorous, quality educational program that responds to the different learning styles and abilities of students and prepares them for high school graduation, career entry, and post-secondary education. All youth shall be treated equally, and the education 1705 Redwood School Program program shall be free from discriminatory action. Staff ☒ ☐ ☐ – Policy Statement shall refer to transgender, intersex and gender- nonconforming youth by their preferred name and gender. (1) The course of study shall comply with the State 1705 Redwood School Program Education Code and include, but not be limited to, ☒ ☐ ☐ – Policy Statement courses required for high school graduation. (2) Information and preparation for the High School 1705 Redwood School Program Equivalency Test as approved by the California ☒ ☐ ☐ – Policy Statement Department of Education shall be made available to eligible youth. (3) Youth shall be informed of post-secondary ☒ ☐ ☐ 1705 Redwood School Program education and vocational opportunities. – Policy Statement (4) Administration of the High School Equivalency 1705 Redwood School Program Tests as approved by the California Department of ☒ ☐ ☐ – Policy Statement Education, shall be made available when possible. 7153 Kern PROB Kern Secure Youth Treatment Facility SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 31 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (5) Supplemental instruction shall be afforded to youth 1705 Redwood School Program who do not demonstrate sufficient progress towards ☒ ☐ ☐ – Policy Statement grade level standards. (6) The minimum school day shall be consistent with 1705 Erwin Owen High School Program State Education Code Requirements for juvenile court – Policy Statement schools. The facility administrator, in conjunction with education staff, must ensure that operational ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures do not interfere with the time afforded for the minimum instructional day. Absences, time out of class or educational instruction, both excused and unexcused, shall be documented. (7) Education shall be provided to all youth regardless 1705 Redwood School Program of classification, housing, security status, disciplinary – Policy Statement or separation status, including room confinement, except when providing education poses an immediate ☒ ☐ ☐ threat to the safety of self or others. Education includes, but is not limited to, related services as provided in a youth’s Section 504 Plan or Individualized Education Program (IEP). (c) School Discipline 1705 Redwood School Program (1) Positive behavior management will be – Policy Statement implemented to reduce the need for disciplinary action ☒ ☐ ☐ in the school setting and be integrated into the facility's overall behavioral management plan and security system. (2) School staff shall be advised of administrative 1705 Redwood School Program decisions made by probation staff that may affect the ☒ ☐ ☐ – Policy Statement educational programming of students. (3) Except as otherwise provided by the State 1705 Redwood School Program Education Code, expulsion/suspension from school – Policy Statement shall be imposed only when other means of correction fails to bring about proper conduct. School staff shall follow the appropriate due process safeguards as set ☒ ☐ ☐ forth in the State Education Code including the rights of students with special needs. School staff shall document the other means of correction used prior to imposing expulsion/ suspension if an expulsion/suspension is ultimately imposed. (4) The facility administrator, in conjunction with 1705 Redwood School Program education staff will develop policies and procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ – Policy Statement that address the rights of any student who has continuing difficulty completing a school day. (d) Provisions for Special Populations 1705 Redwood School Program (1) State and federal laws and regulations shall be – Policy Statement observed for all individuals with disabilities or suspected disabilities. This includes but is not limited ☒ ☐ ☐ to child find, assessment, continuum of alternative placements, manifestation determination reviews, and implementation of Section 504 Plans and Individualized Education Programs. (2) Youth identified as English Learners (EL) shall be 1705 Redwood School Program afforded an educational program that addresses their – Policy Statement language needs pursuant to all applicable state and ☒ ☐ ☐ federal laws and regulations governing programs for EL students. 7153 Kern PROB Kern Secure Youth Treatment Facility SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 32 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (e) Educational Screening and Admission 1705 Redwood School Program (1) Youth shall be interviewed after admittance and a ☒ ☐ ☐ – Policy Statement record maintained that documents a youth's educational history, including but not limited to: (A) School progress/school history; ☒ ☐ ☐ 1705 Redwood School Program – Policy Statement (B) Home Language Survey and the results of the ☒ ☐ ☐ 1705 Redwood School Program State Test used for English language proficiency; – Policy Statement (C) Needs and services of special populations as 1705 Redwood School Program defined by the State Education Code, including but ☒ ☐ ☐ – Policy Statement not limited to, students with special needs. (D) Discipline problems. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1705 Redwood School Program – Policy Statement (2) Youth will be immediately enrolled in school. 1705 Redwood School Program Educational staff shall conduct an assessment to ☒ ☐ ☐ – Policy Statement determine the youth's general academic functioning levels to enable placement in core curriculum courses. (3) After admission to the facility, a preliminary 1705 Redwood School Program education plan shall be developed for each youth ☒ ☐ ☐ – Policy Statement within five school days. (4) Upon enrollment, education staff shall comply with 1705 Redwood School Program the State Education Code and request the youth's – Policy Statement records from his/her prior school(s), including, but not limited to, transcripts, Individual Education Program (IEP), 504 Plan, state language assessment scores, ☒ ☐ ☐ immunization records, exit grades, and partial credits. Upon receipt of the transcripts, the youth's educational plan shall be reviewed with the youth and modified as needed. Youth should be informed of the credits they need to graduate. (f) Educational Reporting 1705 Redwood School Program (1) The complete facility educational record of the – Policy Statement youth shall be forwarded to the next educational ☒ ☐ ☐ placement in accordance with the State Education Code. (2) The County Superintendent of Schools shall 1705 Redwood School Program provide appropriate credit (full or partial) for course ☒ ☐ ☐ – Policy Statement work completed while in juvenile court school in accordance with the State Education Code. (g) Transition and Re-Entry Planning 1705 Redwood School Program (1) The Superintendent of Schools and the Chief – Policy Statement Probation Officer or designee, shall develop policies and procedures to meet the transition needs of youth, ☒ ☐ ☐ including the development of an education transition plan, in accordance with the State Education Code and in alignment with Title 15, Minimum Standards for Juvenile Facilities, Section 1355. 7153 Kern PROB Kern Secure Youth Treatment Facility SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 33 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (h) Post-Secondary Education Opportunities 1705 Redwood School Program (1) The school and facility administrator should, – Policy Statement whenever possible, collaborate with local post- secondary education providers to facilitate access to APEX offers post-secondary education educational and vocational opportunities for youth that opportunities for those interested as well as considers the use of technology to implement these vocational and behavioral health programs for programs. youth who have graduated. APEX partners ☒ ☐ ☐ with Bakersfield College/Rising Scholar Network and offers classes through the Prison Education Project. APEX currently has eighteen (18) youth participating in the Rising Scholar/Bakersfield College program. 1371 PROGRAMS, RECREATION, AND EXERCISE. 1710 Recreation, Programs, and Exercise 6B The facility administrator shall develop and implement Review of policy and procedures and daily written policies and procedures for programs, recreation, schedule revealed compliance with this and exercise for all youth. The intent is to minimize the regulation. Documentation of youth programs, amount of time youth are in their rooms or their bed area. recreation and exercise is documented within ☒ ☐ ☐ the Duty Supervisor logs and RAP shift reports. We reviewed fourteen (14) Duty Supervisor logs and fourteen (14) RAP shift reports which also revealed compliance with this regulation. Each youth receives a minimum of one hour of programming, exercise, and recreation daily. Juvenile facilities shall provide the opportunity for 1710 Recreation, Programs, and Exercise programs, recreation, and exercise a minimum of three hours a day during the week and five hours a day each ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure Statement 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 1710 Recreation, Programs, and Exercise exercise may be suspended only upon a written finding by the administrator/manager or designee that a youth ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure Statement represents a threat to the safety and security of the facility. Such program, recreation, and exercise schedule shall 1710 Recreation, Programs, and Exercise be posted in the living units. Procedure Statement ☒ ☐ ☐ A walkthrough of the facility during the inspection revealed that program schedules are posted within each dormitory. There will be a written annual review of the programs, Annual review completed by Eric Meyer, recreation, and exercise by the responsible agency to ☒ ☐ ☐ Probation Division Director, on 6/17/2025. ensure content offered is current, consistent, and relevant to the population. 7153 Kern PROB Kern Secure Youth Treatment Facility SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 34 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (a) Programs. All youth shall be provided with the 1710 Recreation, Programs, and Exercise opportunity for at least one hour of daily programming to include, but not be limited to, trauma focused, cognitive, Programs evidence-based, best practice interventions that are culturally relevant and linguistically appropriate, or pro- We reviewed the APEX monthly programs list social interventions and activities designed to reduce of available programs for the youth. We were recidivism. These programs should be based on the able to verify that youth receive a minimum of youth’s individual needs as required by Sections 1355 one-hour of programs daily by reviewing the and 1356. Such programs may be provided under the Unit's daily schedules, documentation direction of the Chief Probation Officer or the County provided, and interviews with youth and staff. Office of Education and can be administered by county partners such as mental health agencies, community APEX contract with Behavioral Health and based organizations, faith-based organizations or Recovery Services to provide EBPs, Probation staff. counseling, and casework services for youth Programs may include but are not limited to: committed to the program. (1) Cognitive Behavior Interventions; (2) Management of Stress and Trauma; ☒ ☐ ☐ (3) Anger Management; (4) Conflict Resolution; (5) Juvenile Justice System; (6) Trauma-related interventions; (7) Victim Awareness; (8) Self-Improvement; (9) Parenting Skills and support; (10) Tolerance and Diversity; (11) Healing Informed Approaches; (12) Interventions by Credible Messengers; (13) Gender Specific Programming; (14) Art, creative writing, or self-expression; (15) CPR and First Aid training; (16) Restorative Justice or Civic Engagement; (17) Career and leadership opportunities; and, (18) Other topics suitable to the youth population. (b) Recreation. All youth shall be provided the opportunity 1710 Recreation, Programs, and Exercise for at least one hour of daily access to unscheduled activities such as leisure reading, letter writing, and Recreation entertainment. Activities shall be supervised and include orientation and may include coaching of youth. ☒ ☐ ☐ We were able to verify that youth receive a minimum of one-hour of recreation daily by reviewing the Unit's daily schedules, documentation provided, and interviews with youth and staff. (c) Exercise. All youth shall be provided with the 1710 Recreation, Programs, and Exercise opportunity for at least one hour of large muscle activity each day. Procedure Statement ☒ ☐ ☐ We were able to verify that youth receive a minimum of one-hour of exercise daily by reviewing the Unit's daily schedules, documentation provided, and interviews with youth and staff. 7153 Kern PROB Kern Secure Youth Treatment Facility SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 35 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 The administrator/manager may suspend, for a period not 1710 Recreation, Programs, and Exercise to exceed 24 hours, access to recreation and programs. The administrator/manager shall document the reasons Procedure Statement why suspension of recreation and programs occurs. ☒ ☐ ☐ It should be noted that at no time during this inspection cycle did the facility Administrator suspended youth access to recreation or programs. 1372 RELIGIOUS PROGRAM 1715 Religious Program The facility administrator shall provide access to religious Review of the daily schedule revealed youth services and/or religious counseling at least once each ☒ ☐ ☐ can participate in alternative programming week. Attendance shall be voluntary. A youth shall be during the scheduled religious program time. allowed to participate in an activity outside of their room if he/she elects not to participate in religious programs. Religious programs shall provide for: (a) opportunity for religious services and practices; ☒ ☐ ☐ 1715 Religious Program – Procedure statement (b) availability of clergy; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ 1715 Religious Program – Procedure statement (c) availability of religious diets. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1715 Religious Program – Procedure statement 1373 WORK PROGRAM 1720 Work program The facility administrator shall develop policies and APEX currently have thee (3) work programs procedures regarding the fair and consistent assignment available to participate in. They are Laundry of youth to work programs. Work assigned to a youth shall ☒ ☐ ☐ detail, Kitchen detail, and Grounds detail. be meaningful, constructive and related to vocational APEX also has an Internship program that if training or increasing a youth's sense of responsibility. eligible youth can get a job within the Work programs shall not be imposed as a disciplinary community through a non-profit organization. measure 1374 VISITING 1725 Visiting The facility administrator shall develop and implement Review of policy and procedures and APEX written policies and procedures for visiting, that include visitation logs revealed compliance with this provisions for special visits. Youth shall be allowed to regulation. receive visits by parents, guardians or persons standing ☒ ☐ ☐ in loco parentis, and children of youth. Other family members, such as grandparents and siblings, and supportive adults, may be allowed to visit with the approval of the facility administrator or designee, and in conjunction with the youth’s case plan or in the best interest of the youth. All visits shall occur at reasonable times, subject only to 1725 Visiting- Procedure the limitations necessary to maintain order and security. Visitation shall not be denied solely based on the visitor’s criminal history. The staff shall determine in each case, whether the visitor’s criminal history represents a risk to ☒ ☐ ☐ the safety of youth or staff in the facility. Any denial of visitation or limitation on visitations shall be communicated to the youth, person denied and facility administrator. Opportunity for visitation shall be a minimum of two hours 1725 Visiting- Procedure per week. Visits may be supervised, but conversations ☒ ☐ ☐ shall not be monitored unless there is a security or safety need. 7153 Kern PROB Kern Secure Youth Treatment Facility SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 36 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 Provisions for special visits, in addition to the two-hour 1725 Visiting- Procedure minimum and/or outside of the regular visiting hours, shall be accommodated as necessary and within the discretion of the facility administrator or designee. Family therapy ☒ ☐ ☐ and professional visits shall be accommodated outside the provisions of this regulation. Facilities may provide visitation opportunities outside of normal visiting hours to accommodate special visits. The facility may provide access to technology as an 1725 Visiting- Procedure alternative, but not as a replacement, to in-person visiting. ☒ ☐ ☐ Zoom visits are offered to youth but not as a replacement for in-person visits. 1375 CORRESPONDENCE 1730 Correspondence The facility administrator shall develop and implement 1730 Correspondence- Policy statement written policies and procedures for correspondence which ☒ ☐ ☐ provide that: Staff and youth were interviewed as well as (a) there is no limitation on the volume of mail that youth review of policy and procedures revealed may send or receive; compliance with this regulation. (b) youth may send two letters per week postage free; ☒ ☐ ☐ 1730 Correspondence- Policy statement (c) youth may correspond confidentially with state and 1730 Correspondence- Policy statement 4 federal courts, any member of the State Bar or holder of public office, and the Board; however, authorized facility ☒ ☐ ☐ staff may open and inspect such mail only to search for contraband and in the presence of the youth; and, (d) incoming and outgoing mail, other than that described 1730 Correspondence- Policy statement 2 in (c), may be read by staff only when there is reasonable ☒ ☐ ☐ and 3 cause to believe facility safety and security, public safety, or youth safety is jeopardized. 1376 TELEPHONE ACCESS 1735 Telephone Access 7B The administrator of each juvenile facility shall develop ☒ ☐ ☐ Interviews of youth and staff revealed and implement written policies and procedures to provide compliance with this regulation. youth with access to telephone communications. 1377 ACCESS TO LEGAL SERVICES 1740 Access to Legal Services The facility administrator shall develop written procedures 1740 Access to Legal Services- Purpose 1 to ensure the right of youth to have access to the courts ☒ ☐ ☐ and legal services. Such access shall include: Interviews of youth and staff revealed (a) access, upon request by the youth, to licensed compliance with this regulation. attorneys and their authorized representatives; (b) provision for confidential consultation with attorneys; ☒ ☐ ☐ 1740 Access to Legal Services- Purpose 2 and, (c) unlimited postage free, legal correspondence and ☒ ☐ ☐ 1740 Access to Legal Services- Purpose 3 cost-free telephone access as appropriate. 7153 Kern PROB Kern Secure Youth Treatment Facility SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 37 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1390 DISCIPLINE 1800 Discipline- Policy statement The facility administrator shall develop and implement Review of policy and procedures and written policies and procedures for the discipline of youth documentation revealed compliance with this that shall promote acceptable behavior; including the use regulation. of positive behavior interventions and supports. Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ shall be imposed at the least restrictive level which promotes the desired behavior and shall not include corporal punishment, group punishment, physical or psychological degradation. Deprivation of the following is not permitted: (a) bed and bedding; ☒ ☐ ☐ 1800 Discipline- Policy statement 1 (b) daily shower, access to drinking fountain, toilet and ☒ ☐ ☐ 1800 Discipline- Policy statement 2 personal hygiene items, and clean clothing; (c) full nutrition; ☒ ☐ ☐ 1800 Discipline- Policy statement 3 (d) contact with parent or attorney; ☒ ☐ ☐ 1800 Discipline- Policy statement 4 (e) exercise; ☒ ☐ ☐ 1800 Discipline- Policy statement 10 (f) medical services and counseling; ☒ ☐ ☐ 1800 Discipline- Policy statement 6 (g) religious services; ☒ ☐ ☐ 1800 Discipline- Policy statement 5 (h) clean and sanitary living conditions; ☒ ☐ ☐ 1800 Discipline- Policy statement 7 (i) the right to send and receive mail; ☒ ☐ ☐ 1800 Discipline- Policy statement 8 (j) education; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ 1800 Discipline- Policy statement 9 (k) rehabilitative programming. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1800 Discipline- Policy statement 11 The facility administrator shall establish rules of conduct 1800 Discipline- Policy statement and disciplinary penalties to guide the conduct of youth. Such rules and penalties shall include both major violations and minor violations, be stated simply and ☒ ☐ ☐ affirmatively, and be made available to all youth. Provision shall be made to provide accessible information to youth with disabilities, limited English proficiency, or limited literacy. 1391 DISCIPLINE PROCESS 1805 Discipline Process The facility administrator shall develop and implement 1805 Discipline Process- Procedure written policies and procedures for the administration of ☒ ☐ ☐ statement discipline which shall include, but not be limited to: (a) designation of personnel authorized to impose Review of policy and procedures and discipline for violation of rules; documentation revealed compliance with this regulation. (b) prohibiting discipline to be delegated to any youth; ☒ ☐ ☐ 1805 Discipline Process- Procedure statement (c) definition of major and minor rule violations and their ☒ ☐ ☐ 1805 Discipline Process- Procedure consequences, and due process requirements; statement (d) trauma-informed approaches and positive behavior ☒ ☐ ☐ 1805 Discipline Process- Procedure interventions; statement (e) minor rule violations may be handled informally by 1805 Discipline Process- Procedure counseling, advising the youth of expected conduct statement imposing a minor consequence. Discipline shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ accompanied by written documentation and a policy of review and appeal to a supervisor; and, 7153 Kern PROB Kern Secure Youth Treatment Facility SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 38 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (f) major rule violations and the discipline process shall 1810 Due process be documented and require the following: (1) written notice of violation prior to a hearing; 1810 Due process- Elements of due process are as follows: 1 ☒ ☐ ☐ We reviewed ten (10) Notification of Major Corrective Action (NOMCA) forms from APEX. Review of policy and procedures and documentation revealed compliance with this regulation. (2) accommodations provided to youth with 1810 Due process- Elements of due process disabilities, limited literacy, and English language ☒ ☐ ☐ are as follows: 2 learners; (3) hearing by a person who is not a party to the ☒ ☐ ☐ 1810 Due process- Elements of due process incident; are as follows: 3 (4) opportunity for the youth to be heard, present ☒ ☐ ☐ 1810 Due process- Elements of due process evidence and testimony; are as follows: 4 (5) provision for youth to be assisted by staff in the ☒ ☐ ☐ 1810 Due process- Elements of due process hearing process; are as follows: 5 (6) provision for administrative review. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1810 Due process- Elements of due process are as follows: 7 (g) violations that result in a removal from camp or 1805 Discipline Process- Procedure commitment program, but not a return to court, will follow ☒ ☐ ☐ statement the due process provisions in subsection (e) above. 1410 MANAGEMENT OF COMMUNICABLE 1910 Management of Communicable DISEASES. Diseases The health administrator/responsible physician, in Review of the policy and procedure manual cooperation with the facility administrator and the local ☒ ☐ ☐ revealed compliance with this regulation. health officer, shall develop written policies and procedures to address the identification, treatment, control and follow-up management of communicable diseases. The policies and procedures shall address, but not be limited to: 1910 Management of Communicable (a) Intake health screening procedures; ☒ ☐ ☐ Diseases- Procedure 1910 Management of Communicable (b) Identification of relevant symptoms; ☒ ☐ ☐ Diseases- Procedure 1910 Management of Communicable ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) Referral for medical evaluation; Diseases- Procedure 1910 Management of Communicable (d) Treatment responsibilities during detention; ☒ ☐ ☐ Diseases- Procedure 1910 Management of Communicable (e) Coordination with public and private community- ☒ ☐ ☐ Diseases- Procedure based resources for follow-up treatment; 1910 Management of Communicable (f) Applicable reporting requirements; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ Diseases- Procedure 7153 Kern PROB Kern Secure Youth Treatment Facility SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 39 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1910 Management of Communicable (g) Strategies for handling disease outbreaks. ☒ ☐ ☐ Diseases- Procedure The policies and procedures shall be updated as 1910 Management of Communicable necessary to reflect communicable disease priorities ☒ ☐ ☐ Diseases- Procedure identified by the local health officer and currently recommended public health interventions. 1433 REQUESTS FOR HEALTH CARE SERVICES 1933 Request for Health Care Services The health administrator, in cooperation with the facility Review of the policy and procedure manual administrator, shall develop policy and procedures to revealed compliance with this regulation. establish a daily routine for youth to convey requests for ☒ ☐ ☐ emergency and non-emergency medical, dental and It should be noted that a medical locked box behavioral/mental health care services. for youth to confidentially request medical or behavioral health services is located within each housing unit. 1480 STANDARD FACILTY CLOTHING ISSUE 2110 Clothing – Clothing Issue The youth’s personal clothing, undergarments and Review of the policy and procedure manual footwear may be substituted for the institutional clothing ☒ ☐ ☐ revealed compliance with this regulation. and footwear specified in this regulation. The facility has the primary responsibility to provide clothing and footwear. Clothing provisions shall ensure that: (a) Clothing is clean, reasonably fitted, durable, easily ☒ ☐ ☐ 2110 Clothing – Clothing Issue laundered, in good repair, and free of holes and tears. (b) The standard issue of climatically suitable clothing 2110 Clothing – Clothing Issue #2 for youth shall consist of but not be limited to: ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) Socks and serviceable footwear; (2) Outer garments; ☒ ☐ ☐ 2110 Clothing – Clothing Issue (3) New non-disposable underwear which shall ☒ ☐ ☐ 2110 Clothing – Clothing Issue remain with the youth throughout their stay, and; (4) Undergarments, that are freshly laundered and ☒ ☐ ☐ 2110 Clothing – Clothing Issue free of stains, including tee shirts and bras. (c) Clothing is laundered at the temperature required by 2110 Clothing – Laundry local ordinances for the commercial laundries and dried ☒ ☐ ☐ completely in a mechanical dryer or other laundry method approved by the local health officer. (d) Suitable clothing is issued to pregnant youth. ☒ ☐ ☐ 2110 Clothing – Clothing Issue 1482 CLOTHING EXCHANGE 2110 Clothing – Clothing Exchange The facility administrator shall develop and implement Interviews with youth and staff, as well as a written policies and site-specific procedures for the review of the policy and procedure manual, cleaning and scheduled exchange of clothing. Unless ☒ ☐ ☐ revealed compliance with this regulation. work, climatic conditions, or illness necessitates more frequent exchange, outer garments, except for footwear, shall be exchanged at least once each week. Tee shirts, bras, and underwear shall be exchanged daily; youth shall receive their own underwear back at exchange. 7153 Kern PROB Kern Secure Youth Treatment Facility SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 40 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1484 CONTROL OF VERMIN IN YOUTH’S 1600 Intake Procedures PERSONAL CLOTHING Procedures for dealing with Vermin and Eco- There shall be written policies and site-specific Parasite Infested Clothing 1-5 procedures developed and implemented by the facility ☒ ☐ ☐ administrator to control the contamination and/or spread Review of the policy and procedure manual of vermin and ecto-parasites in all youth’s personal revealed compliance with this regulation. clothing. Infested clothing shall be cleaned or stored in a closed container so as to eradicate or stop the spread of the vermin. 1485 ISSUE OF PERSONAL CARE ITEMS 2105 Personal Care – Issuing Personal Care Items There shall be written policies and site-specific procedures developed and implemented by the facility Interviews with youth and staff, as well as a administrator for the availability of personal hygiene ☒ ☐ ☐ review of the policy and procedure manual, items. Each female youth shall be provided with sanitary revealed compliance with this regulation. napkins, panty liners and tampons as requested. Each youth to be held over 24 hours shall be provided with the following personal care items; (a) Toothbrush; ☒ ☐ ☐ 2105 Personal Care – Issuing Personal Care Items (b) Toothpaste; ☒ ☐ ☐ 2105 Personal Care – Issuing Personal Care Items (c) Soap; ☒ ☐ ☐ 2105 Personal Care – Issuing Personal Care Items (d) Comb; ☒ ☐ ☐ 2105 Personal Care – Issuing Personal Care Items (e) Shaving implements; ☒ ☐ ☐ 2105 Personal Care – Issuing Personal Care Items (f) Deodorant; ☒ ☐ ☐ 2105 Personal Care – Issuing Personal Care Items (g) Lotion; ☒ ☐ ☐ 2105 Personal Care – Issuing Personal Care Items (h) Shampoo; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ 2105 Personal Care – Issuing Personal Care Items (i) Post-shower conditioning hair products. ☒ ☐ ☐ 2105 Personal Care – Issuing Personal Care Items Youth shall not be required to share any personal care 2105 Personal Care – Issuing Personal Care items listed in items (a) through (d). Liquid soap provided Items through a common dispenser is permitted. Youth shall not share disposable razors. Double edged safety razors, electric razors, and other shaving instruments ☒ ☐ ☐ capable of breaking the skin, when shared among youth, shall be disinfected between individual uses by the method prescribed by the State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology in Sections 979 and 980, Chapter 9, Title 16, California Code of Regulations. 1486 PERSONAL HYGIENE 2105 Personal Care - Hygiene There shall be written policies and site specific Interviews with youth and staff, as well as a procedures developed and implemented by the facility review of the policy and procedure manual, administrator for showering/bathing and brushing of ☒ ☐ ☐ revealed compliance with this regulation. teeth. Youth shall be permitted to shower/bathe up on assignment to a housing unit and on a daily basis thereafter and given an opportunity to brush their teeth after each meal. 7153 Kern PROB Kern Secure Youth Treatment Facility SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 41 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1487 SHAVING 2105 Personal Care - Shaving Youth shall have access to a razor daily, unless their Youth can shave daily if needed. appearance must be maintained for reasons of identification in Court. All youth shall have equal ☒ ☐ ☐ Interviews with youth and staff, as well as a opportunity to shave face and body hair. The facility review of the policy and procedure manual, administrator may suspend this requirement in relation revealed compliance with this regulation. to youth who are considered to be a danger to themselves or others. 1488 HAIR CARE SERVICES 2105 Personal Care – Hair Care Hair care services shall be available in all juvenile Haircare Guidelines 1-5 facilities. Youth shall receive hair care services monthly. Equipment shall be cleaned and disinfected after each Youth are offered haircuts once per month. haircut or procedure, by a method approved by the State Interviews with youth and staff, as well as a Board of Barbering and Cosmetology. ☒ ☐ ☐ review of the policy and procedure manual, revealed compliance with this regulation. We also reviewed APEX Barber invoices from January 2025 to the date of the inspection. 1500 STANDARD BEDDING AND LINEN ISSUE 2100 Personal Hygiene, Clothing, and Linen and 2115 Linen and Mattress Clean laundered, suitable bedding and linens, in good repair, shall be provided for each youth entering a living ☒ ☐ ☐ Interviews with youth and staff as well as area who is expected to remain overnight, shall include, review of policy and procedure manual but not be limited to: revealed compliance with this regulation. (a) One mattress or mattress-pillow combination which 2100 Personal Hygiene, Clothing, and Linen meets the requirements of Section 1502 of these ☒ ☐ ☐ and 2115 Linen and Mattress regulations; (b) One pillow and a pillow case unless provided for in 2100 Personal Hygiene, Clothing, and Linen (a) above; ☒ ☐ ☐ and 2115 Linen and Mattress 2100 Personal Hygiene, Clothing, and Linen (c) One mattress cover and a sheet or two sheets; ☒ ☐ ☐ and 2115 Linen and Mattress 2100 Personal Hygiene, Clothing, and Linen (d) One towel; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ and 2115 Linen and Mattress 2100 Personal Hygiene, Clothing, and Linen (e) One blanket or more, up on request ☒ ☐ ☐ and 2115 Linen and Mattress 1501 BEDDING LINEN EXCHANGE 2115 Linen and Mattress The facility administrator shall develop and implement Interviews with youth and staff, as well as a site specific written policies and procedures for the review of the policy and procedure manual, scheduled exchange of laundered bedding and linen ☒ ☐ ☐ revealed compliance with this regulation. issued to each youth housed. Washable items such as sheets, mattress covers, pillow cases and towels shall It should be noted written procedures of the be exchanged for clean replacement at least once each scheduled exchanges are posted in each week. housing unit. The covering blanket shall be cleaned or laundered once ☒ ☐ ☐ 2115 Linen and Mattress a month. 7153 Kern PROB Kern Secure Youth Treatment Facility SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 42 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1510 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY AND 2200 Facility Sanitation, Safety, and MAINTENANCE Maintenance The facility administrator shall develop and implement Review of the policy and procedure manual written policies and site-specific procedures for the revealed compliance with this regulation. maintenance of an acceptable level of cleanliness, repair and safety throughout the facility. The plan shall provide for a regular schedule of housekeeping tasks, ☒ ☐ ☐ equipment, including restraint devices, and physical plant maintenance and inspections to identify and correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices in a timely manner. The use of chemicals shall be done in accordance to the product label and Safety Data Sheet which may include the use of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE). 7153 Kern PROB Kern Secure Youth Treatment Facility SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 43 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 REVIEW OF NON-REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS GRANT FUNDING OR CODE REFERENCE YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS JUVENILE PROBATION AND CAMPS FUNDING (JPCF) (Camps Only) The programs/services identified on the JPCF Camp Eligibility Form are being provided at the facility. (Refer ☐ ☒ ☐ to the JPCF Camp Eligibility Form) 7153 Kern PROB Kern Secure Youth Treatment Facility SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 44 of 44 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 JUVENILE HALLS, SPECIAL PURPOSE JUVENILE HALLS AND CAMPS PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION Board of State and Community Corrections APPLICABLE TITLE 24 REGULATIONS: 4/98; 2001; 2003 BSCC Code: 7148 7153 FACILITY NAME: Larry J. Rhoades Crossroads Facility (Camp) FACILITY TYPE: Camp Kern Secure Youth Treatment Facility (SYTF) SYTF APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That 4/98: X 2001: 2003: OTHER: Apply): FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Craigus Thompson Sr. DATE: June 24, 2025 Comments: No changes to the facility during the 2025/2026 inspection cycle. TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Reception/Intake Admission (JH; 1.1) X Contains a weapons locker as specified in these regulations Contains a secure room for the confinement of X minors pending admission to JH Provides access to a shower X Provides a secure vault or storage space for minor's X valuables Provides telephone access to minors X Provides staff access to hot and cold running water X Locked Holding Room (1.2) Walkthrough inspection of the facility revealed compliance with this regulation. X Contains a minimum of 15 square feet of floor area per minor Provides no less than 45 square feet of floor area X Contains seating to accommodate all minors as X specified in these regulations 98: Provides access to a toilet, washbasin and 1998 regulations. drinking fountain as specified in these regulations 03: Be equipped with a toilet, washbasin and drinking X fountain unless a procedure is in effect to provide access Maximizes staff visual supervision X 7148 7153 Kern PROB Camp SYTF CI PHY 25-26 - 1 - J456 PHY 98 01 03.dot (10/03) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 03: Outward swinging or lateral sliding door required 1998 regulations. X Natural Light (1.3) Walkthrough inspection of the facility revealed compliance with this regulation. Visual access to natural light is provided in locked sleeping rooms, single and double occupancy sleeping rooms, dormitories and dayrooms. X Corridors (1.4) Walkthrough inspection of the facility revealed compliance with this regulation. Corridors in living areas are at least eight feet wide. When doors are staggered or if rooms are located X only on one side, corridors may be at least six feet wide. Living Unit (JH; 1.5) Not Applicable. JH living units do not exceed 30 minors and contain X sleeping areas and plumbing fixtures, commensurate with the number of minors housed. Locked Sleeping Rooms (1.6) Walkthrough inspection of the facility revealed compliance with this regulation. 98: Have a toilet, wash basin and drinking fountain unless a procedure is in effect to provide other X access to these fixtures 03: Toilet, washbasin and drinking fountain required in locked sleeping rooms 7148 7153 Kern PROB Camp SYTF CI PHY 25-26 - 2 - J456 PHY 98 01 03.dot (10/03) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Single Occupancy Sleeping Rooms (1.7) Walkthrough inspection of the facility revealed compliance with this regulation. 98: Minimum of 63 square feet of floor area and a X clear ceiling height of eight feet 03: Minimum of 70 square feet of floor area and a clear ceiling height of eight feet 98: A door view panel is constructed of security glazing and is a maximum of 144 square inches. 01: View panel size changed to a minimum of 144 X inches. 03: Outward swinging or lateral sliding door required 1998 regulations. X Double Occupancy Sleeping Rooms (1.8) Walkthrough inspection of the facility revealed compliance with this regulation. Minimum of 100 square feet floor area, a clear ceiling X height of eight feet, and a minimum width of seven feet 98: A door view panel is constructed of security glazing and is a maximum of 144 square inches. 01: View panel size changed to a minimum of 144 X inches 03: Outward swinging or lateral sliding door required 1998 regulations. X Dormitories (1.9) Not Applicable. In JHs and camps, there is a minimum of 50 square feet of floor area per minor, with a minimum dormitory X size of 200 square feet and a minimum clear ceiling height of eight feet. In JHs and camps, dormitories are designed for no X fewer than four minors. 98: JH dormitories for detained minors are designed for no more than 15 minors (NA camps). X 03: This subsection deleted, eliminating the 15 minor limitation. (See below.) 98: JH dormitories for court commitments are designed for no more than 30 minors (NA Camps). 03: No JH dormitory can be designed for more than X 30 minors (regardless of whether it is for court commitments or other detained minors). Dayrooms (1.10) Not Applicable. X JH dayrooms contain 35 square feet of floor area per minor. Dayrooms in camps and SPJHs contain 30 square Walkthrough inspection of the facility X feet of floor area per minor. revealed compliance with this regulation. All dayrooms provide access to toilets, wash basins, Walkthrough inspection of the facility drinking fountains and showers. X revealed compliance with this regulation. 7148 7153 Kern PROB Camp SYTF CI PHY 25-26 - 3 - J456 PHY 98 01 03.dot (10/03) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Physical Activity and Recreation Spaces (NA 1998 regulations. Rated capacity is 120 SPJH; 1.11) minors. 98: Facilities with a capacity of less than 41 minors have a minimum of 9,000 square feet dedicated X indoor-outdoor space. 01: Facilities with a capacity of 40 minors or less have a minimum of 9000 square feet dedicated indoor-outdoor space. 98: Facilities with a capacity of 41 to 100 minors have a minimum of 9,000 square feet dedicated indoor-outdoor space, plus a field area. The field area contains a minimum of one acre with a X minimum dimension of 100 feet. 01: Facilities with a capacity of 41-274 minors have a minimum of 225 square feet of dedicated indoor- outdoor space per minor, up to 61,650 feet. 98: Facilities with a capacity over 100 minors have a Walkthrough inspection of the facility minimum of 18,000 square feet dedicated indoor- revealed compliance with this regulation. outdoor space, plus a field area. The field area contains a minimum of one acre with a minimum dimension of 100 feet. X 01: Facilities with a capacity of 275 or more minors have 61,650 square feet dedicated indoor- outdoor space, plus 145 square feet for each minor beyond 274 (up to a maximum of 87,120 square feet). 98: At least one half of the dedicated indoor-outdoor Walkthrough inspection of the facility space is a paved or "like" surface. revealed compliance with this regulation. X 01: Changed from one-half to one-quarter of the space A portion of the dedicated physical activity and Walkthrough inspection of the facility recreation space is out-of-doors, and is equipped and X revealed compliance with this regulation. of a sufficient size to comply with Title 15, § 1371. 01: The required recreation area has no single Not Applicable. X dimension less than 40 feet. Outdoor recreation area lighting allows for evening Walkthrough inspection of the facility activities and provides security. X revealed compliance with this regulation. Academic Classrooms (NA SPJH; 1.12) Walkthrough inspection of the facility revealed compliance with this regulation. X Classrooms are designed for a maximum of 20 minors. There is a minimum of one classroom in each facility 2001: Dedicated classroom space is available for X every juvenile in the facility. The primary purpose for the academic classroom is for education. Each classroom contains a minimum of 160 square E 114 & 121 – 32' x 27'3" + 2'5" x 6'5" = 887 feet of floor space for the teacher's desk and work sq. ft. area, and a minimum of 28 square feet floor space E 131 – 33' x 26'3" + 2'6" x 10'1" = 891 sq. ft. per minor. X E 133 – 26'6" x 32' = 848 sq. ft. E 134 – 27'6" x 32' + 2'5" x 7'1" = 897 sq. ft. E 141 – 26'7" x 32' + 2'5" x 7'1" = 867 sq. ft. 7148 7153 Kern PROB Camp SYTF CI PHY 25-26 - 4 - J456 PHY 98 01 03.dot (10/03) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS There is a communication system in each classroom that allows for immediate response to emergencies. X Safety Room (1.13) Walkthrough inspection of the facility revealed compliance with this regulation. X Provides a minimum of 63 square feet of floor space and a minimum clear ceiling height of eight feet Limited to one minor X Padded as specified in these regulations X There are one or more vertical view panels constructed of security glazing. Panels provide a X view of the entire room and are no more than four inches wide and at least 24 inches long. Audio monitoring system as specified in these X regulations Access to a toilet, wash basin and drinking fountain is X provided. 03: Be equipped with a variable intensity security- type lighting fixture, with controls outside the X room 03: Any wall- or ceiling-mounted devices are designed to prohibit the occupant’s access. X Medical Examination Room (NA SPJH; 1.14) Walkthrough inspection of the facility revealed compliance with this regulation. There is a minimum of one suitably equipped medical X examination room in every juvenile facility. The examination room provides the following: Space for routine and emergency examinations X that is used for no other purpose; Privacy for minors; X Lockable storage for medical supplies; X Not less than 144 square feet floor space with no X single dimension less than seven feet; Hot and cold running water; and, X 01: Smooth, non-porous, washable surfaces. 1998 regulations. X Pharmaceutical Storage (1.15) Medical supplies and medication are secured within the facility’s medical station. There is lockable storage space for medical supplies X and pharmaceutical preparations as specified by Title 15 § 1438. Dining Areas (NA SPJH; 1.16) Youth at Crossroads eat all meals within the facility’s dining hall. There is a minimum of 15 square feet floor space and X sufficient tables and seating for each person being fed (including minors, staff and visitors). 7148 7153 Kern PROB Camp SYTF CI PHY 25-26 - 5 - J456 PHY 98 01 03.dot (10/03) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Dining areas do not contain toilets or showers in the same room, unless there is an appropriate visual X barrier. Visiting Space (1.17) X Visiting space is provided. Institutional Storage (1.18) Walkthrough inspection of the facility revealed compliance with this regulation. There is a minimum of 80 cubic feet of storage space per minor for institutional clothing, bedding, supplies X and activity equipment, in one or more storage rooms. Personal Storage (1.19) Walkthrough inspection of the facility revealed compliance with this regulation. Each minor has a minimum of nine cubic feet of X secure storage space for personal clothing and belongings. Safety Equipment Storage (1.20) Walkthrough inspection of the facility revealed compliance with this regulation. There is a secure area for storing safety equipment, such as fire extinguishers, self-contained breathing X apparatus, wire and bar cutters, emergency lights, etc. Janitor Closet (1.21) Walkthrough inspection of the facility revealed compliance with this regulation. There is at least one securely lockable janitorial X closet containing a mop sink and sufficient area for storing cleaning implements within the security area. Audio Monitoring System (1.22) Walkthrough inspection of the facility and interviews with youth and staff revealed the facility is out of compliance with this There is an audio monitoring system capable of regulation. actuation by the minor to alert staff in: safety rooms; locked holding rooms, locked sleeping rooms; single X and double occupancy sleeping rooms and dormitories of JHs and in locked sleeping rooms and single occupancy rooms of secure camps. 7148 7153 Kern PROB Camp SYTF CI PHY 25-26 - 6 - J456 PHY 98 01 03.dot (10/03) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Emergency Power (1.23) There is an emergency power source capable of providing minimal lighting in all living units, activity areas, corridors, stairs, and central control points, to X maintain fire and life safety, security, communications and alarm systems. The power source conforms to the requirements specified in Title 24, Part 3, Article 700, California Electrical Code (CCR). Confidential Interview Room (1.24) Interview rooms in housing are 6'11" x 9'5". Interview room in medical 10'7" x 8'. Contain a minimum of 60 square feet of floor area X and provide for confidential consultation with minors Walkthrough inspection of the facility revealed compliance with this regulation. There is a minimum of one suitably furnished Not Applicable. X interview room for each 30 minors in JHs. There is a minimum of one suitably furnished Walkthrough inspection of the facility interview room in each camp. X revealed compliance with this regulation. Court Holding Room for Minors (1.26) Not Applicable. X Contains a minimum of 10 square feet of floor area per minor Limited to no more than 16 minors X Provides 40 square feet of floor area and a minimum X clear ceiling height of eight feet Contains seating to accommodate all minors X Contains a toilet, wash basin and drinking fountain as X specified in these regulations Maximizes staffs' visual supervision of minors X Toilets/Urinals (2.1) Walkthrough inspection of the facility revealed compliance with this regulation. Toilets are available on living units in a ratio of 1:6 in JH; 1:10 in camps; and, 1:8 in locked holding rooms. X One toilet and one urinal may be substituted for every 15 boys. Toilet areas provide modesty for the minors without mitigating staff’s ability to supervise. Wash basins (2.2) Walkthrough inspection of the facility revealed compliance with this regulation. Wash basins must provide hot and cold or tempered water and be available on living units in a ratio of 1:6 X in JH; 1:10 in camps; and, 1:8 in locked sleeping rooms. Drinking Fountains (2.3) Walkthrough inspection of the facility revealed compliance with this regulation. Drinking fountains are accessible to minors and staff X in living areas and indoor-outdoor recreation areas. 7148 7153 Kern PROB Camp SYTF CI PHY 25-26 - 7 - J456 PHY 98 01 03.dot (10/03) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 01: The drinking fountain bubbler is activated by mechanical means and is at an angle that prevents waste water from flowing over the X bubbler. Showers (2.4) Walkthrough inspection of the facility revealed compliance with this regulation. Showers provide tempered water and are available X on living units at a ratio of at least one shower or bathtub to every six minors. Shower areas provide for inmate privacy without Shower privacy provided. mitigating staff's ability to supervise. X Beds (2.5) Beds 6'6" x 2'6" or 8'2" x 2'6". Beds are at least 30 inches wide and 76 long and are X of a pan-bottom type or constructed of concrete. Walkthrough inspection of the facility revealed compliance with this regulation. Beds are at least 12 inches of the floor and spaced no less than 36 inches apart. X Lighting (2.6) Walkthrough inspection of the facility There is at least 20 foot-candles (216 1x) of revealed compliance with this regulation. illumination at desk level in locked sleeping rooms, X single and double occupancy rooms, dormitories, dayrooms and activity areas. Night lighting in the above areas provides good visibility and is conducive to sleep. X Padding (2.7) Walkthrough inspection of the facility revealed compliance with this regulation. Padding in safety rooms covers the floor, door and X walls to a clear height of eight feet. Benches or platforms are not placed on the floor of safety rooms. Padded rooms are equipped with a tamper-resistant fire sprinkler as approved by the State Fire Marshal X (SFM). The padding is approved by the SFM and is: non- porous; at least one-half inch thick; of a unitary or laminated construction; firmly bonded to all padded X surfaces; and, is without exposed seams. Seating (2.8) Walkthrough inspection of the facility revealed compliance with this regulation. Seating is designed for the level of security. When bench seating is used, 18 inches of bench seating is X allowed for each person. Weapons Locker (2.9) Walkthrough inspection of the facility revealed compliance with this regulation. Weapons lockers are located outside the security X perimeter of the facility. (Personnel do not bring any weapon into the security area.) Lockers are equipped with individual compartments, each with their own locking device. X 7148 7153 Kern PROB Camp SYTF CI PHY 25-26 - 8 - J456 PHY 98 01 03.dot (10/03) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Assess for New Construction/Remodel or Repair: Security Glazing (2.10) (Added in 2003) 1998 regulations. (Note to inspector: This will typically be assessed from specifications provided at plan review.) Security glazing complies with the minimum requirements of one of the following test standards: X American Society for Testing and Materials, ASTM F 1233-98, Class III glass; California Department of Corrections, CDC 860-94d, Class C glass; or, H. P. White Laboratory, Inc., HPW-TP-0500.02, Forced Entry Level III. Design Requirements (201(c)6) Design requirements as specified in Title 24, Part 1, 201(c)6 are met. X (Note to inspector: See regulation for specific requirements. Note areas of non-compliance that are applicable to the facility type and construction date in the "comments" section.) 7148 7153 Kern PROB Camp SYTF CI PHY 25-26 - 9 - J456 PHY 98 01 03.dot (10/03) JUVENILE HALLS, SPECIAL PURPOSE HALLS AND CAMPS LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION Board of State and Community Corrections BSCC Code: 7148 7153 FACILITY: Larry J. Rhoades Crossroads Facility (Camp) TYPE: Camp RC: 80 Kern Secure Youth Treatment Facility (SYTF) SYTF 40 FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Craigus Thompson Sr. DATE: June 24, 2025 ROOMS EACH ROOM Each FIXTURES* Room Size (L x W x H) COMMENTS Unit Room Applicable # Total or Square/Cubic Designation Type Standards Rooms RC # Feet RC T U W F S Beds Intake 0B Holding 1998 2 0 0 8'0" x 10'0" 0 0 0 Bench 6'. Toilet room adjacent. Medical Unit 1B Exam 1998 1 0 0 14'5" x 10'6" 1 Housing Units A & B 2B Holding 1998 2 0 0 7'5" x 9'6" 1 1 1 Bench 7'5". Less 3 sq. ft. chase. Dayroom 1998 2 0 0 45'7" x 34'1" 1 2 4 Less 8'8" x 9'0" for control station. Mezzanine Single 1998 10 1 1 10 6'6" x 10'9" 1 1 1 Less 3 sq. ft. chase. Single 1998 2 1 1 2 8'2" x 10'9" 1 1 1 Accessible cell. Less 3 sq. ft. chase. 13'2" x 10'9" - Double 1998 4 2 2 8 1 1 Less 3 sq. ft. chase. (6'4" x 6'4" / 2) Note: Mezzanine Single 1998 10 1 1 10 6'6" x 10'9" 1 1 1 Less 3 sq. ft. chase. Single 1998 2 1 1 2 8'2" x 10'9" 1 1 1 Accessible cell. Less 3 sq. ft. chase. 13'2" x 10'9" - Double 1998 4 2 2 8 1 1 1 Less 3 sq. ft. chase. (6'4" x 6'4" / 2) Note: *T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit. If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of the facility's rated capacity. 7148 7153 Kern PROB Camp SYTF CI LASE 25-26 - 1 - J460 LAS JUV.dot (03/01) ROOMS EACH ROOM Each FIXTURES* Room Size (L x W x H) COMMENTS Unit Room Applicable # Total or Square/Cubic Designation Type Standards Rooms RC # Feet RC T U W F S Beds Housing Units C & D – 3B Holding 1998 2 0 0 7'6" x 9'5" 1 1 1 Bench 7'6". Less 3 sq. ft. chase. Dayroom 1998 2 0 0 45'7" x 34'1" 1 2 4 Less 8'8" x 9'0" for control station. Single 1998 10 1 1 10 6'6" x 10'9" 1 1 1 Less 3 sq. ft. chase. Single 1998 2 1 1 2 8'2" x 10'9" 1 1 1 Accessible cell. Less 3 sq. ft. chase. 13'2" x 10'9" - Double 1998 4 2 2 8 1 1 1 Less 3 sq. ft. chase. (6'4" x 6'4" / 2) Mezzanine Single 1998 10 1 1 10 6'6" x 10'9" 1 1 1 Less 3 sq. ft. chase. Single 1998 2 1 1 2 8'2" x 10'9" 1 1 1 Accessible cell. Less 3 sq. ft. chase. 13'2" x 10'9" - Double 1998 4 2 2 8 1 1 1 Less 3 sq. ft. chase. (6'4" x 6'4" / 2) Housing Units E & F 4B Holding 1998 1 0 0 1 1 1 7'5"x9'6"/Bench 7'5"/less 4 sq. ft. chase Safety 1998 1 0 0 (1) 7'8" x 9'5" Less 4 sq. ft. chase. In-floor toilet. Dayroom 1998 2 0 0 45'7" x 34'1" 1 2 4 Less 8'8" x 9'0" for control station. Single 1998 10 1 1 10 6'6" x 10'9" 1 1 1 Less 3 sq. ft. chase. Single 1998 2 1 1 2 8'2" x 10'9" 1 1 1 Accessible cell. Less 3 sq. ft. chase. 13'2" x 10'9" - Double 1998 4 2 2 8 1 1 1 Less 3 sq. ft. chase. (6'4" x 6'4" / 2) Mezzanine Single 1998 10 1 1 10 6'6" x 10'9" 1 1 1 Less 3 sq. ft. chase. Single 1998 2 1 1 2 8'2" x 10'9" 1 1 1 Accessible cell. Less 3 sq. ft. chase. 13'2" x 10'9" - Double 1998 4 2 2 8 1 1 1 Less 3 sq. ft. chase. (6'4" x 6'4" / 2) Note: The original Crossroads program (#7150) was located at 1809 Ridge Road. *T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit. If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of the facility's rated capacity. 7148 7153 Kern PROB Camp SYTF CI LASE 25-26 - 2 - J460 LAS JUV.dot (03/01) ROOMS EACH ROOM Each FIXTURES* Room Size (L x W x H) COMMENTS Unit Room Applicable # Total or Square/Cubic Designation Type Standards Rooms RC # Feet RC T U W F S Beds Comments: No changes to the facility during the 2025/2026 inspection cycle. *T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit. If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of the facility's rated capacity. 7148 7153 Kern PROB Camp SYTF CI LASE 25-26 - 3 - J460 LAS JUV.dot (03/01) JUVENILE HALLS, SPECIAL PURPOSE JUVENILE HALLS AND CAMPS Board of State and Community Corrections PROCEDURES CHECKLIST1 BSCC Code:7149 FACILITY NAME: Camp Erwin Owen (CO) FACILITY TYPE: Camp PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Jeremy Roberts, Probation Division Director; Teresa Dickey, Assistant Probation Division Director; Sharon Bonorden, LMFT; April Emenhiser, Registered Nurse (RN); Paul Escobedo, Senior Youth Service Officer (SYSO); Elizabeth Truitt, Retired Teacher and Paraprofessional; Joshua Wessner, Supervising Deputy Probation Officer (SDPO); Mario Silva, Youth Service Officer (YSO); Jamie Smith, SYSO; Javier Lopez, Deputy Probation Officer II; Roselyn Saldana, Youth Service Officer Extra-Help FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Craigus Thompson Sr. DATE: June 24, 2025 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1313 COUNTY INSPECTION AND EVALUATION OF All local inspection completed for the 9B BUILDING AND GROUNDS 2025/2026 inspection cycle. On an annual basis, or as otherwise required by law, each juvenile facility administrator shall obtain a documented ☒ ☐ ☐ Completed on 5/27/2025 by Michael Jackson, inspection and evaluation from the following: Building Inspector Specialist C. (a) county building inspector or person designated by the Board of Supervisors to approve building safety; (b) fire authority having jurisdiction, including a fire Completed on 4/28/2025 by Brandon Taylor. 1 c 0B learance as required by Health and Safety Code Section ☒ ☐ ☐ 13146.1(a) and (b); (c) local health officer, inspection in accordance with Environmental completed by Thuan Tieu on 11B Health and Safety Code Section 101045; 2/4/2025. Nutrition completed by Navjot Kaur on ☒ ☐ ☐ 6/2/2025. Medical/Mental Health completed by Navjot Kaur on 2/4/2025. (d) county superintendent of schools on the adequacy of School program evaluation completed by 12B educational services and facilities as required in Section Phillip Menchaca and Joe Hammond of ☒ 1370; ☐ ☐ Fresno County Superintendent of Schools on 1/8/2025. (e) juvenile court as required by Section 209 of the Completed on 4/11/2025 by Judge Christie 1 W 3B elfare and Institutions Code; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ Canales-Norris and Marcus Cuper. 1 This document is intended for use as a tool during the 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. 2 Excerpts from facility policies, procedures, or other reference documents are indicated in italicized text. 7149 Kern PROB Camp Erwin Owen Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 1 of 43 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (f) the Juvenile Justice Commission as required by Completed by Robert Kilgore, Commission 14B Section 229 of the Welfare and Institutions Code or Chair on 5/3/2025. ☒ Probation Commission as required by Section 240 of the ☐ ☐ Welfare and Institutions Code. 1320 APPOINTMENT AND QUALIFICATIONS 1100 Staffing and Recruitment 15B Note: Compliance with this section is determined by The elements of this regulation are covered in receipt of the Chief Probation Officer’s certification letter Chief William Dickinson's letter, dated confirming that all elements of regulation are met. 3/4/2025. (a) Appointment ☒ ☐ ☐ In each juvenile facility there shall be a superintendent, 1100 Staffing and Recruitment director or facility manager in charge of its program and employees. Such superintendent, director, facility Qualifications 1-4 manager and other employees of the facility shall be appointed by the facility administrator pursuant to applicable provisions of law. (b) Employee Qualifications 1100 Staffing and Recruitment Each facility shall: (1) recruit and hire employees who possess Qualifications 1 ☒ knowledge, skills and abilities appropriate to their job ☐ ☐ classification and duties in accordance with applicable civil service or merit system rules; (2) require a medical evaluation and physical 1100 Staffing and Recruitment examination including tuberculosis screening test and evaluation for immunity to contagious illnesses of ☒ Qualifications 2 ☐ ☐ childhood (i.e., diphtheria, rubeola, rubella, and mumps); 1100 Staffing and Recruitment (3) adhere to the minimum standards for the selection and training requirements adopted by the Board ☒ ☐ ☐ Qualifications 5 pursuant to Section 6035 of the Penal Code; and (4) conduct a criminal records review, on each new 1100 Staffing and Recruitment employee, and psychological examination in ☒ accordance with Section 1031 of the Government ☐ ☐ Qualifications 3-4 Code. (c) Contract personnel, volunteers, and other non- 1100 Staffing and Recruitment employees of the facility, who may be present at the facility, shall have such clearance and qualifications as Qualifications ☒ may be required by law, and their presence at the facility ☐ ☐ shall be subject to the approval and control of the facility manager. 7149 Kern PROB Camp Erwin Owen Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 2 of 43 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1321 STAFFING 1205 Staffing and Scheduling Procedures Each juvenile facility shall: Policy Statement (a) have an adequate number of personnel sufficient to carry out the overall facility operation and its We reviewed a variety of documents, including programming, to provide for safety and security of youth safety check records, grievances, disciplinary and staff, and meet established standards and actions, and incident reports. Also reviewed regulations; February and April 2025 staffing schedules for the facility. Review of these documents, as well as the policy and procedure manuals, revealed compliance with this regulation. At the time of the inspection, the Camp Erwin Owen staffing consisted of: • 1 Probation Division Director (PDD); • 1 Assistant Probation Division Director (APDD) ☒ ☐ ☐ • 4 Deputy Probation Officer III/Duty Supervisor (DPO III) • 1 Deputy Probation I/II • 11 Senior Youth Service Officer (SrYSO) • 19 Youth Service Officer I/II (YSO) • 5 Re-Entry, ADA, Programming (RAP) Officer • 5 Extra-help staff The facility currently has 1 SYSO and 6 YSO vacant positions. The facility walkthrough, as well as interviews with the staff, revealed that the facility has adequate staffing to carry out the overall facility operations. (b) ensure that no required services shall be denied 1205 Staffing and Scheduling Procedures because of insufficient numbers of staff on duty absent ☒ ☐ ☐ exigent circumstances; (c) have a sufficient number of supervisory level staff to 1205 Staffing and Scheduling Procedures ensure adequate supervision of all staff members; Policy 1 ☒ ☐ ☐ The Duty Supervisor is identified on the daily shift rosters. (d) have a clearly identified person on duty at all times 1205 Staffing and Scheduling Procedures who is responsible for operations and activities and has completed the Juvenile Corrections Officer Core Course Policy 2 and PC 832 training; ☒ A Duty Supervisor is assigned to each shift. In ☐ ☐ the Duty Supervisor’s absence, a trained YSO III/DPO III officer is identified on the roster and assumes the Duty Supervisor’s role. 7149 Kern PROB Camp Erwin Owen Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 3 of 43 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (e) have at least one staff member present on each living 1205 Staffing and Scheduling Procedures unit whenever there are youth in the living unit; Policy 3 ☒ ☐ ☐ Per the policy and procedure manual, staff are always present in occupied housing units. (f) have sufficient food service personnel relative to the At the time of the inspection, food service number and security of living units, including staff qualified staffing consisted of: and available to: plan menus meeting nutritional requirements of youth; provide kitchen supervision; direct • 1 Senior Cook, food preparation and servings; conduct related training • 2 Youth Service Officer Cooks, and programs for culinary staff; and maintain necessary ☒ • 4 Youth Service Officer Cooks EH ☐ ☐ records; or, a facility may serve food that meets nutritional standards prepared by an outside source; Walkthrough and interviews with staff and youth revealed that adequate kitchen staff are present. (g) have sufficient administrative, clerical, recreational, Adequate support staff are present, and youth medical, dental, mental health, building maintenance, supervision staff are not distracted by support transportation, control room, facility security and other duties. support staff for the efficient management of the facility, and to ensure that youth supervision staff shall not be At the time of the inspection, the facility had: diverted from supervising youth; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ • 1 Office Service Technician • 1 Senior Officer Services Specialist • 1 YSO Facility Maintenance Worker • 1 YSO Maintenance Worker • 1 YSO Support Services (h) assign sufficient youth supervision staff to provide Daily schedules and unit logbooks were continuous wide awake supervision of youth, subject to reviewed to verify compliance with this temporary variations in staff assignments to meet special ☒ regulation. ☐ ☐ program needs. Staffing shall be in compliance with a minimum youth-staff ratio for the following facility types: (1) Juvenile Halls Not Applicable (A) during the hours that youth are awake, one ☒ wide-awake youth supervision staff member on ☐ ☐ duty for each 10 youth in detention; (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. 7149 Kern PROB Camp Erwin Owen Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 4 of 43 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (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. (2) Special Purpose Juvenile Halls Not Applicable (A) during hours that youth are awake, one wide- ☒ awake youth supervision staff member on duty for ☐ ☐ each 10 youth in detention; (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. (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 1205 Staffing and Scheduling Procedures (A) during the hours that youth are awake, one wide-awake youth supervision staff member on Procedure Statement duty for each 15 youth in the camp population; ☒ The CO population at the time of the ☐ ☐ inspection was 39 male youths. Review of documentation revealed staffing ratios are met at all times. (B) during the hours that youth are confined to their 1205 Staffing and Scheduling Procedures room for the purpose of sleeping, one wide-awake youth supervision staff member on duty for each 30 Procedure Statement youth present in the facility; A minimum of four (4) Line staff, one (1) Lead staff, and one (1) Duty Supervisor are ☒ ☐ ☐ scheduled for each waking hour shift. It should also be noted that a minimum of one (1) RAP staff member is scheduled for each waking hour shift. Review of daily schedules revealed compliance with this regulation. (C) at least two wide-awake youth supervision staff 1205 Staffing and Scheduling Procedures members on duty at all times, regardless of the number of youth in residence, unless Procedure Statement arrangements have been made for backup support ☒ ☐ ☐ services which allow for immediate response to Review of daily schedules revealed emergencies; compliance with this regulation. 7149 Kern PROB Camp Erwin Owen Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 5 of 43 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (D) at least one youth supervision staff member on 1205 Staffing and Scheduling Procedures duty who is the same gender as youth housed in the facility; Policy 4 ☒ ☐ ☐ Review of daily schedules revealed compliance with this regulation. (E) in addition to the minimum staff to youth ratio 1205 Staffing and Scheduling Procedures 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 1205 Staffing and Scheduling Procedures duties such as administration, supervision of personnel, academic or trade instruction, clerical, ☒ Staffing personnel listed within this regulation ☐ ☐ farm, forestry, kitchen or maintenance shall not be are not considered youth supervision staff. classified as youth supervision staff positions. 1322 YOUTH SUPERVISION STAFF ORIENTATION 1400 Training Policies and 1405 Child/Youth AND TRAINING Supervision Staff Training (a) Prior to assuming any responsibilities each youth ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure 1 supervision staff member shall be properly oriented to their duties, including: (1) youth supervision duties; 1400 Training Policies and 1405 Child/Youth Supervision Staff Training (2) scope of decisions they shall make; ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure 2 1400 Training Policies and 1405 Child/Youth Supervision Staff Training (3) the identity of their supervisor; ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure 3 (4) the identity of persons who are responsible to 1400 Training Policies and 1405 Child/Youth them; Supervision Staff Training ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure 4 (5) persons to contact for decisions that are beyond 1400 Training Policies and 1405 Child/Youth their responsibility; and Supervision Staff Training ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure 5 (6) ethical responsibilities. 1400 Training Policies and 1405 Child/Youth Supervision Staff Training ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure 6 (b) Prior to assuming any responsibility for the supervision 1400 Training Policies and 1405 Child/Youth of youth, each youth supervision staff member shall Supervision Staff Training receive a minimum of 40 hours of facility-specific orientation, including: Juvenile Hall Administrative Manual Review (1) individual and group supervision techniques; Topics 1 ☒ ☐ ☐ All new full-time and extra-help employees receive 80 hours of Introductory Training. This far exceeds the minimum required 40 hours of training for this regulation. 7149 Kern PROB Camp Erwin Owen Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 6 of 43 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1400 Training Policies and 1405 Child/Youth (2) regulations and policies relating to discipline and Supervision Staff Training rights of youth pursuant to law and the provisions of ☒ ☐ ☐ this chapter; Juvenile Hall Administrative Manual Review Topics 2 1400 Training Policies and 1405 Child/Youth Supervision Staff Training (3) basic health, sanitation and safety measures; ☒ ☐ ☐ Juvenile Hall Administrative Manual Review Topics 3 1400 Training Policies and 1405 Child/Youth Supervision Staff Training (4) suicide prevention and response to suicide ☒ attempts ☐ ☐ Juvenile Hall Administrative Manual Review Topics 5 1400 Training Policies and 1405 Child/Youth Supervision Staff Training (5) policies regarding use of force, de-escalation All facility staff participate in annual Defensive techniques, chemical agents, mechanical and ☒ ☐ ☐ Tactics training. physical restraints; Juvenile Hall Administrative Manual Review Topics 4 1400 Training Policies and 1405 Child/Youth Supervision Staff Training (6) review of policies and procedures referencing ☒ trauma and trauma-informed approaches; ☐ ☐ Juvenile Hall Administrative Manual Review Topics 14 1400 Training Policies and 1405 Child/Youth Supervision Staff Training (7) procedures to follow in the event of emergencies; ☒ ☐ ☐ Juvenile Hall Administrative Manual Review Topics 6 1400 Training Policies and 1405 Child/Youth Supervision Staff Training (8) routine security measures, including facility ☒ perimeter and grounds; ☐ ☐ Juvenile Hall Administrative Manual Review Topics 7 1400 Training Policies and 1405 Child/Youth Supervision Staff Training (9) crisis intervention and mental health referrals to All use-of-force incidents are referred to the ☒ mental health services; ☐ ☐ Mental Health staff. Juvenile Hall Administrative Manual Review Topics 15 1400 Training Policies and 1405 Child/Youth Supervision Staff Training (10) documentation; and ☒ ☐ ☐ Juvenile Hall Administrative Manual Review Topics 16 1400 Training Policies and 1405 Child/Youth Supervision Staff Training (11) fire/life safety training ☒ ☐ ☐ Juvenile Hall Administrative Manual Review Topics 17 7149 Kern PROB Camp Erwin Owen Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 7 of 43 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (c) Prior to assuming sole supervision of youth, each 1400 Training Policies and 1405 Child/Youth youth supervision staff member shall successfully Supervision Staff Training complete the requirements of the Juvenile Corrections Officer Core Course pursuant to Penal Code Section Review of training documentation revealed ☒ 6035. ☐ ☐ compliance with this regulation. Juvenile Hall Administrative Manual Review Topics (d) Prior to exercising the powers of a peace officer youth 1400 Training Policies and 1405 Child/Youth supervision staff shall successfully complete training Supervision Staff Training pursuant to Section 830 et seq. of the Penal Code. ☒ ☐ ☐ Juvenile Hall Administrative Manual Review Topics 4 1323 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY 1410 Fire and Life Safety Plan Whenever there is a youth in a juvenile facility, there shall On-site review indicates that all youth be at least one wide awake person on duty at all times ☒ supervisory staff receive site-specific life who meets the training standards established by the ☐ ☐ safety training during orientation. Also, all full- Board for general fire and life safety which relate time employees receive fire and safety training specifically to the facility. in juvenile CORE. 1324 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL 1000 Policy and Procedure Manual All facility administrators shall develop, publish, and The County of Kern Juvenile Detention Facility implement a manual of written policies and procedures Policy, Procedures, and Operations Manual that address, at a minimum, all regulations that are was provided prior to the on-site inspection. applicable to the facility. Such a manual shall be made The manual was administratively reviewed by available to all employees, reviewed by all employees, ☒ ☐ ☐ Jeremy Roberts, Probation Division Director, and shall be administratively reviewed at a minimum on 9/13/2024. every two years, and updated, as necessary. Those records relating to the standards and requirements set forth in these regulations shall be accessible to the Board on request. The manual shall include: (a) table of organization, including channels of 1100 Staffing and Recruitment- Organizational communications and a description of job classifications; Chart ☒ 1105 Managers and Supervisors ☐ ☐ 1110 Line Staff Positions 1115 Service Staff Positions 1120 Office Staff Positions (b) responsibility of the probation department, purpose of 1000 Policy and Procedure Manual (b) programs, relationship to the juvenile court, the Juvenile Justice/Delinquency Prevention Commission or ☒ Probation Committee, probation staff, school personnel ☐ ☐ and other agencies that are involved in juvenile facility programs; (c) responsibilities of all employees; 1105 Managers and Supervisors 1110 Line Staff Positions ☒ ☐ ☐ 1115 Service Staff Positions 1120 Office Staff Positions (d) initial orientation and training program for employees; ☒ 1000 Policy and Procedure Manual (d) ☐ ☐ (e) initial orientation, including safety and security issues 1000 Policy and Procedure Manual (e) and anti-discrimination policies, for support staff, contract ☒ employees, school, mental/behavioral health and medical ☐ ☐ staff, program providers and volunteers; 7149 Kern PROB Camp Erwin Owen Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 8 of 43 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (f) maintenance of record-keeping, statistics and 1000 Policy and Procedure Manual (f)1 communication system to ensure: ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) efficient operation of the juvenile facility; (2) legal and proper care of youth; ☒ 1000 Policy and Procedure Manual (f)2 ☐ ☐ (3) maintenance of individual youth's records; ☒ 1000 Policy and Procedure Manual (f)3 ☐ ☐ (4) supply of information to the juvenile court and 1000 Policy and Procedure Manual (f)4 ☒ those authorized by the court or by the law; and, ☐ ☐ (5) release of information regarding youth. ☒ 1000 Policy and Procedure Manual (f)5 ☐ ☐ (g) ethical responsibilities; ☒ 1000 Policy and Procedure Manual (g) ☐ ☐ (h) trauma-informed approaches; ☒ 1000 Policy and Procedure Manual (h) ☐ ☐ (i) culturally responsive approaches; ☒ 1000 Policy and Procedure Manual (i) ☐ ☐ (j) gender responsive approaches; ☒ 1000 Policy and Procedure Manual (j) ☐ ☐ (k) a non-discrimination provision that provides that all 1000 Policy and Procedure Manual (k) youth within the facility shall have fair and equal access to all available services, placement, care, treatment, and benefits, and provides that no person shall be subject to discrimination or harassment on the basis of actual or perceived race, ethnic group identification, ancestry, ☒ ☐ ☐ national origin, immigration status, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, mental or physical disability, or HIV status, including restrictive housing or classification decisions based solely on any of the above mentioned categories; (l) storage and maintenance requirements for any 1000 Policy and Procedure Manual (l) chemical agents related security devices, and weapons ☒ ☐ ☐ and ammunition, where applicable; (m) establishment of procedures for collection of Medi- 1000 Policy and Procedure Manual (m) Cal eligibility information and enrollment of eligible youth; ☒ ☐ ☐ and, (n) establishment of a policy that prohibits all forms of 1000 Policy and Procedure Manual (n) sexual abuse, sexual assault and sexual harassment. The policy shall include an approach to preventing, detecting and responding to such conduct and any ☒ ☐ ☐ retaliation for reporting such conduct, as well as a provision for reporting such conduct by youth, staff or a third party. 1325 FIRE SAFETY PLAN 1502 Fire and Life Safety Plan The facility administrator shall consult with the local fire department having jurisdiction over the facility, or with the State Fire Marshal, in developing a plan for fire safety ☒ ☐ ☐ which shall include, but not be limited to: (a) a fire prevention plan to be included as part of the manual of policy and procedures; (b) monthly fire and life safety inspections by facility staff We reviewed monthly fire safety inspections with two-year retention of the inspection record; from January 2025 to the date of our ☒ ☐ ☐ inspection. All inspections were completed and verified during this inspection. (c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and Completed on 4/28/2025 by Brandon Taylor. ☒ Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b); ☐ ☐ 7149 Kern PROB Camp Erwin Owen Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 9 of 43 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (d) an evacuation plan; 1505.1 Emergency Procedure Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ Basic Evacuation Procedures for All Units. (e) documented fire drills not less than quarterly; CO continues to exceed this regulation by conducting fire drills weekly rather than ☒ ☐ ☐ quarterly. All fire drills were completed and verified during this inspection. (f) a written plan for the emergency housing of youth in 1505.1 Emergency Procedure Plan ☒ the case of fire; and, ☐ ☐ (g) development of a fire suppression pre-plan in 1502 Fire and Life Safety Plan ☒ cooperation with the local fire department. ☐ ☐ Fire Suppression Pre-Plan 1326 SECURITY REVIEW 1455 Security Each facility administrator shall develop policies and Most recent review: 9/13/2024, completed by procedures to annually review, evaluate, and document ☒ ☐ ☐ Probation Division Director Jeremy Roberts. security of the facility. The review and evaluation shall include internal and external security, including, but not limited to, key control, equipment, and staff training. 1327 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES 1505 Emergency Procedures 0B The facility administrator shall develop facility-specific policies and procedures for emergencies that shall ☒ ☐ ☐ 1520 Escape include, but not be limited to: (a) escape, disturbances, and the taking of hostages; 1510 Riot-Civil Disturbance (b) civil disturbance, active shooter and terrorist attack; ☒ ☐ ☐ 1509 Active Shooter and Terrorist Attack (c) fire and natural disasters; ☒ 1502 Fire ☐ ☐ 1505 Emergency Procedure (d) periodic testing of emergency equipment; ☒ ☐ ☐ Testing of Emergency Equipment 1505 Emergency Procedure (e) emergency evacuation of the facility; and ☒ ☐ ☐ Emergency/Disaster Evacuation Drills Per memo by Jeremy Roberts, Probation (f) a program to provide all youth supervision staff with Division Director, dated 9/13/2024, all staff ☒ an annual review of emergency procedures. ☐ ☐ completed an annual review of the facility emergency procedures. 1328 SAFETY CHECKS 1465 Safety and Youth Safety/Room Checks 1B The facility administrator shall develop and implement We reviewed CO safety checks for the months policy and procedures that provide for direct visual of February and April 2025. CO continues to observation of youth at a minimum of every 15 minutes, exceed this regulation by requiring visual at random or varied intervals during hours when youth checks of each youth every 15 minutes when are asleep or when youth are in their rooms, confined in a youth is on his bunk in the dormitory. Review holding cells or confined to their bed in a dormitory. of safety check documents, policy, and Supervision is not replaced, but may be supplemented procedure manual reveals compliance with by, an audio/visual electronic surveillance system ☒ ☐ ☐ this regulation. Review of safety checks also designed to detect overt, aggressive or assaultive revealed they are being completed at random behavior and to summon aid in emergencies. All safety or varied intervals throughout each shift. checks shall be documented with the actual time the check is completed. We also reviewed live real-time safety checks at CO during the inspection walkthrough of the facility. All safety checks reviewed were in compliance with this regulation. 7149 Kern PROB Camp Erwin Owen Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 10 of 43 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1329 SUICIDE PREVENTION PLAN 1523 Suicide Prevention Plan and Procedures 2B The facility administrator, in collaboration with the At the time of the inspection, zero (0) CO youth healthcare and behavioral/mental health administrators, had been placed on any level of suicide watch shall plan and implement written policies and thus far this inspection cycle. procedures which delineate a Suicide Prevention Plan. ☒ ☐ ☐ The plan shall consider the needs of youth experiencing Review of the policy and procedure manual past or current trauma. Suicide prevention responses revealed compliance with this regulation. shall be respectful and in the least invasive manner consistent with the level of suicide risk. The plan shall include the following elements: (a) Suicide prevention training as required in Section Youth supervision staff receive suicide 1322, Youth Supervision Staff Orientation, and Training prevention training as part of their initial ☒ and the Juvenile Corrections Officer Core Course. ☐ ☐ orientation and through the Juvenile Correctional Core training. (b) Screening, Identification Assessment and Youth Supervision staff (Intake officer) Precautionary Protocols administers the MAYSI questionnaire on each ☒ (1) All youth shall be screened for risk of suicide at ☐ ☐ youth booked into the facility. intake and as needed during detention. (2) All youth supervision staff who perform intake All Intake Officers are trained to administer the processes shall be trained in screening youth for risk ☒ MAYSI. ☐ ☐ of suicide. (3) All youth who have been identified during the 1523 Suicide Prevention Plan and Procedures intake screening process to be at risk of suicide shall ☒ be referred to behavioral/mental health staff for a ☐ ☐ Procedure statement suicide risk assessment. (4) Precautionary protocols shall be developed to 1523 Suicide Prevention Plan and Procedures ensure the youth’s safety pending the ☒ ☐ ☐ behavioral/mental health assessment. Procedure statement (c) Referral process to behavioral/mental health staff for 1523 Suicide Prevention Plan and Procedures assessment and/or services. ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure statement (d) Procedures for monitoring of youth identified at risk 1523 Suicide Prevention Plan and Procedures for suicide. ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy statement (d) (e) Safety Interventions 1523 Suicide Prevention Plan and Procedures (1) Procedures to address intervention protocols for youth identified at risk for suicide which may ☒ Policy statement (e)1a ☐ ☐ include, but are not limited to: (A) Housing consideration (B) Treatment strategies including trauma- 1523 Suicide Prevention Plan and Procedures informed approaches ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy statement (e)1b (2) Procedures to instruct youth supervision staff how 1523 Suicide Prevention Plan and Procedures to respond to youth who exhibit suicidal behaviors. ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy statement (e)2 (f) Communication 1523 Suicide Prevention Plan and Procedures (1) The intake process shall include communication with the arresting officer and family guardians ☒ Policy statement (f)1 ☐ ☐ regarding the youth’s past or present suicidal ideations, behaviors or attempts. (2) Procedures for clear and current information 1523 Suicide Prevention Plan and Procedures sharing about youth at risk for suicide with youth ☒ supervision, healthcare, and behavioral/mental ☐ ☐ Policy statement (f)12 health staff. 7149 Kern PROB Camp Erwin Owen Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 11 of 43 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (g) Debriefing of Critical Incidents Related to Suicides or 1523 Suicide Prevention Plan and Procedures Attempts (1) Process for administrative review of the ☒ Policy statement (g)1 ☐ ☐ circumstances and responses proceeding, during and after the critical incident. 1523 Suicide Prevention Plan and Procedures (2) Process for a debriefing event with affected staff. ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy statement (g)2 (3) Process for a debriefing event with affected youth. 1523 Suicide Prevention Plan and Procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy statement (g)3 (h) Documentation 1523 Suicide Prevention Plan and Procedures (1) Documentation processes shall be developed to ☒ ☐ ☐ ensure compliance with this regulation Policy statement (h)1 Youth identified at risk for suicide shall not be denied the 1523 Suicide Prevention Plan and Procedures opportunity to participate in facility programs, services and activities which are available to other non-suicidal Policy statement youth, unless deemed necessary for the safety of the ☒ youth or security of the facility. Any deprivation of ☐ ☐ programs, services or activities for youth at risk of suicide shall be documented and approved by the facility manager. 1340 REPORTING OF LEGAL ACTIONS 1300 Reporting of Legal Actions Each facility shall submit to the Board a letter of notification on each legal action, pertaining to conditions ☒ ☐ ☐ No legal actions reported this inspection cycle. of confinement, filed against persons or legal entities responsible for juvenile facility operation. 1341 DEATH AND SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY 1305 Death, Serious, Illness, or Injury while OF A YOUTH WHILE DETAINED Detained Procedure (1) Death of a Youth. (a) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the No deaths or serious injuries/illnesses health administrator and the behavioral/mental health director, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ reported this inspection cycle. procedures in the event of the death of a youth while 1305 Death, Serious, Illness, or Injury while detained, which include notifications to necessary Detained 1(a) parties, which may include the Juvenile Court, the parent, guardian or person standing in loco parentis and the youth’s attorney of record. (b) The health administrator, in cooperation with the 1305 Death, Serious, Illness, or Injury while facility administrator, shall develop written policies Detained 1(b) and procedures to assure there is a medical and operational review of every in-custody death of a youth. The review team shall include the facility ☒ ☐ ☐ administrator and/or facility manager, the health administrator, the responsible physician and other health care and supervision staff who are relevant to the incident. (c) The administrator of the facility shall provide to 1305 Death, Serious, Illness, or Injury while the Board a copy of the report submitted to the Detained Attorney General under Government Code Section ☒ ☐ ☐ 12525. A copy of the report shall be submitted to the Reporting Requirements Board within 10 calendar days after the death. 7149 Kern PROB Camp Erwin Owen Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 12 of 43 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (d) Upon receipt of a report of the death of a youth 1305 Death, Serious, Illness, or Injury while from the administrator, the Board may within 30 Detained calendar days inspect and evaluate the juvenile facility, jail, lockup or court holding facility pursuant to ☒ Review ☐ ☐ the provisions of this subchapter. Any inquiry made by the Board shall be limited to the standards and requirements set forth in these regulations. (2) Serious Illness or Injury of Youth. 1305 Death, Serious, Illness, or Injury while (a) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Detained 2(a) health administrator, shall develop written policies and procedures for the notification to necessary ☒ parties, which may include the Juvenile Court, the ☐ ☐ parent, guardian or person standing in loco parentis and the youth’s attorney of record in the case of a serious illness or injury of a youth. 1342 POPULATION ACCOUNTING 1310 Population Accounting and Juvenile 8B Facility Capacity Each juvenile facility shall submit required population and profile survey reports to the Board within 10 working ☒ ☐ ☐ days after the end of each reporting period, in a format to be provided by the Board. 1343 JUVENILE FACILITY CAPACITY (EXCERPT) 1310 Population Accounting and Juvenile Facility Capacity When the number of youth detained in a living unit of a juvenile facility exceeds its rated capacity for more than ☒ ☐ ☐ CO - 125 total fifteen (15) calendar days in a month, the facility administrator shall provide a crowding report to the Board in a format provided by the Board. 1350 ADMITTANCE PROCEDURES 1600 Admittance Procedure The facility administrator shall develop and implement When youth are assigned to CO and written policies and procedures for admittance of youth transferred from the juvenile hall, an that emphasize respectful and humane engagement admittance procedure for CO is initiated. We with youth, and reflect that the admission process may ☒ ☐ ☐ reviewed ten (10) Youth Intake packets from be traumatic to youth who may have already CO. Review of documentation provided, and experienced trauma. Policies shall be trauma-informed, policy and procedure manual revealed culturally relevant, and responsive to the language and compliance with this regulation. literacy needs of youth. In addition to the requirements of Sections 1324 and 1430 of these regulations: (a) the admittance process shall include: 1600 Admittance Procedure (1) Access to two free phone calls within one hour of ☒ admittance in accordance with the provisions of ☐ ☐ Procedure statement Welfare and Institution Code Section 627; 1600.3 Admittance Procedure (2) Offer of a shower; ☒ Showers are not offered when the youth is ☐ ☐ transferred from the juvenile hall. Youth will shower at the regularly scheduled time. 1600 Admittance Procedure (3) Documented secure storage of personal ☒ belongings; ☐ ☐ Procedure statement 1600 Admittance Procedure Meals are not offered when the youth is (4) Offer of food upon arrival; ☒ transferred from the juvenile hall. Youth will eat ☐ ☐ at the regularly scheduled time. Procedure statement 7149 Kern PROB Camp Erwin Owen Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 13 of 43 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (5) Screening for physical and behavioral health and 1600 Admittance Procedure safety issues, intellectual or developmental ☒ ☐ ☐ disabilities; Policy statement (6) Screening for physical and developmental 1600 Admittance Procedure disabilities in accordance with Sections 1329, 1413, ☒ ☐ ☐ and 1430 of these regulations; Policy statement (7) Contact with Regional Center for the 1600 Admittance Procedure Developmentally Disabled for youth that are suspected of or identified as having a ☒ Policy statement ☐ ☐ developmental disability, pursuant to Section 1413; and, 1600 Admittance Procedure (8) Procedures consistent with Section 1352.5. ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy statement (b) juvenile hall administrators shall establish written 1600 Admittance Procedure criteria for detention that considers the least restrictive ☒ ☐ ☐ environment. Policy statement (c) juvenile camps and post-dispositional programs in 1600 Admittance Procedure juvenile halls shall develop policies and procedures that advise the youth of the estimated length of stay, inform Procedure statement ☒ them of program guidelines and provide written ☐ ☐ screening criteria for inclusion and exclusion from the program. (d) juvenile halls shall develop policies and procedures 1600 Admittance Procedure that advise any committed youth of the estimated length ☒ ☐ ☐ of his/her stay. Procedure statement 1350.5 SCREENING FOR THE RISK OF SEXUAL 1600 Admittance Procedure ABUSE Screening for the Risk of Sexual Abuse The facility administrator shall develop and implement 1600 Admittance Procedure written policies and procedures to reduce the risk of Screening for the Risk of Sexual Abuse (a) sexual abuse by or upon youth. The policy shall require facility staff to assess each youth within 72 hours of Every youth booked into the juvenile hall admission based on the following information: receives a screening for the risk of sexual (a) Prior sexual victimization or abusiveness; abuse. However, when a youth is assigned to ☒ a Camp program, another screening for the ☐ ☐ risk of sexual abuse is completed. We reviewed ten (10) Youth Kern County Human trafficking (HT)/Commercially Sexually Exploited Children (CSEC) forms from CO. Review of documentation provided, and policy and procedure manual revealed compliance with this regulation. (b) Gender nonconforming appearance or manner; or 1600 Admittance Procedure identification as lesbian, gay or bisexual, transgender, Screening for the Risk of Sexual Abuse (b) ☒ queer or intersex, and whether the youth may, therefore, ☐ ☐ be vulnerable to sexual abuse; 1600 Admittance Procedure (c) Current charges and offense history; ☒ ☐ ☐ Screening for the Risk of Sexual Abuse (c) 1600 Admittance Procedure (d) Age; ☒ ☐ ☐ Screening for the Risk of Sexual Abuse (d) 1600 Admittance Procedure (e) Level of emotional and cognitive development; ☒ ☐ ☐ Screening for the Risk of Sexual Abuse (e) 7149 Kern PROB Camp Erwin Owen Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 14 of 43 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1600 Admittance Procedure (f) Physical size and stature; ☒ ☐ ☐ Screening for the Risk of Sexual Abuse (f) 1600 Admittance Procedure (g) Mental illness or mental disabilities; ☒ ☐ ☐ Screening for the Risk of Sexual Abuse (g) 1600 Admittance Procedure (h) Intellectual or developmental disabilities; ☒ ☐ ☐ Screening for the Risk of Sexual Abuse (h) 1600 Admittance Procedure (i) Physical disabilities; ☒ ☐ ☐ Screening for the Risk of Sexual Abuse (i) 1600 Admittance Procedure (j) The youth’s perception of vulnerability; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ Screening for the Risk of Sexual Abuse (j) (k) Any other specific information about the individual 1600 Admittance Procedure youth that may indicate heightened needs for Screening for the Risk of Sexual Abuse (k) ☒ supervision, additional safety precautions, or separation ☐ ☐ from certain other youth. Staff shall ascertain this information through 1600 Admittance Procedure conversations with the youth during the admittance Screening for the Risk of Sexual Abuse process, medical and behavioral health screenings; ☒ during classification assessments; and by reviewing ☐ ☐ court records, case files, facility behavioral records, and other relevant documentation from the youth’s files. The facility administrator shall implement appropriate 1600 Admittance Procedure controls on the dissemination of information within the Screening for the Risk of Sexual Abuse facility relative to responses received pursuant to this ☒ assessment in order to ensure that sensitive information ☐ ☐ is not exploited to the youth’s detriment by staff or other youth. 1351 RELEASE PROCEDURES 1615 Release Procedures The facility administrator shall develop and implement We reviewed ten (10) Youth Release forms written policies and procedures for release of youth from ☒ ☐ ☐ from CO. Review of documentation provided, custody which provide for: and policy and procedure manual revealed compliance with this regulation. (a) verification of identity/release papers; ☒ 1615 Release Procedures- Policy statement ☐ ☐ (b) return of personal clothing and valuables; ☒ 1615 Release Procedures- Policy statement ☐ ☐ (c) notification to the youth's parents or guardian; ☒ 1615 Release Procedures- Policy statement ☐ ☐ (d) notification to the facility health care provider in 1615 Release Procedures- Policy statement accordance with Sections 1408 and 1437 of these ☒ ☐ ☐ regulations, for coordination with outside agencies; and, (e) notification of school staff; ☒ 1615 Release Procedures- Policy statement ☐ ☐ (f) notification of facility mental health personnel. ☒ 1615 Release Procedures- Policy statement ☐ ☐ The facility administrator shall develop and implement 1615 Release Procedures policies and procedures for post-disposition youth to coordinate the provision of transitional and reentry Procedure- Reentry, ADA, and Program (RAP) ☒ services including, but not limited to, medical and ☐ ☐ Unit Staff assist the youth with their transition behavioral health, education, probation supervision and back to the community. community-based services. The facility administrator shall develop and implement 1615.1 Temporary Releases written policies and procedures for the furlough of youth ☒ ☐ ☐ from custody. 7149 Kern PROB Camp Erwin Owen Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 15 of 43 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1352 CLASSIFICATION 1605 Classification The facility administrator shall develop and implement We reviewed ten (10) Youth classification written policies and procedures on classification of youth ☒ forms from CO. Review of documentation for the purpose of determining housing placement in the ☐ ☐ provided, and policy and procedure manual facility. revealed compliance with this regulation. Such procedures shall: (a) provide for the safety of the youth, other youth, facility 1605 Classification – Policy statement staff, and the public by placing youth in the appropriate, least restrictive housing and program settings. Housing ☒ ☐ ☐ assignments shall consider the need for single, double or dormitory assignment or location within the dormitory; (b) consider facility populations and physical design of 1605 Classification – Policy statement ☒ the facility; ☐ ☐ (c) provide that a youth shall be classified upon 1605 Classification – Procedure statement admittance to the facility; classification factors shall include, but not be limited to: age, maturity, sophistication, emotional stability, program needs, legal ☒ ☐ ☐ status, public safety considerations, medical/mental health considerations, gender and gender identity of the youth; (d) provide for periodic classification reviews, including 1605 Classification – Policy statement provisions that consider the level of supervision and the ☒ ☐ ☐ youth's behavior while in custody; and, (e) provide that facility staff shall not separate youth from 1605 Classification – Procedure statement the general population or assign youth to a single occupancy room based solely on the youth's actual or perceived race, ethnic group identification, ancestry, national origin, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, ☒ gender identity, gender expression, mental or physical ☐ ☐ disability, or HIV status. This section does not prohibit staff from placing youth in a single occupancy room at the youth's specific request or in accordance with Title 15 regulations regarding separation. (f) facility staff shall not consider lesbian, gay, bisexual, 1605 Classification – Procedure statement transgender, questioning or intersex identification or ☒ status as an indicator of likelihood of being sexually ☐ ☐ abusive. 1352.5 TRANSGENDER AND INTERSEX YOUTH. 1605.1 Transgender and Intersex Youth 3B The facility administrator shall develop written policies Review of documentation provided, policy and and procedures ensuring respectful and equitable ☒ ☐ ☐ procedure manual, and the facility's treatment of transgender and intersex youth. Transgender and Intersex Youth form revealed The policies shall provide that: compliance with this regulation. (a) Facility staff shall respect every youth’s gender 1605.1 Transgender and Intersex Youth identity and shall refer to the youth by the youth’s preferred name and gender pronoun, regardless of the Procedures 3 youth’s legal name. Facilities may prohibit the use of ☒ gang or slang names or names that otherwise ☐ ☐ compromise facility operations as determined by the facility manager or designee, and shall document any decision made on this basis. 7149 Kern PROB Camp Erwin Owen Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 16 of 43 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (b) Facility staff shall permit youth to dress and present 1605.1 Transgender and Intersex Youth themselves in a manner consistent with their gender identity and shall provide youth with the institution’s ☒ Procedures 5 ☐ ☐ clothing and undergarments consistent with their gender identity. (c) Facility staff shall house youth in the unit or room that 1605.1 Transgender and Intersex Youth best meets their individual needs and promotes their safety and well-being. Staff may not automatically house Housing youth according to their external anatomy and shall document the reasons for any decision to house youth ☒ ☐ ☐ in a unit that does not match their gender identity. In making a housing decision, staff shall consider the youth’s preferences, as well as any recommendations from the youth’s health or behavioral health provider. (d) Facility administrators shall ensure that transgender 1605.1 Transgender and Intersex Youth and intersex youth have access to medical and ☒ behavioral health providers qualified to provide care and ☐ ☐ Medical treatment to transgender and intersex youth. (e) Consistent with the facility’s reasonable and 1605.1 Transgender and Intersex Youth necessary security considerations and physical plant, facility staff shall make every effort to ensure the safety Housing ☒ and privacy of transgender and intersex youth when the ☐ ☐ youth are using the bathroom or shower, or dressing or undressing. Facility staff shall not conduct physical searches of any 1605.1 Transgender and Intersex Youth youth for the purpose of determining the youth’s anatomical sex. Whenever feasible, the facility shall ☒ Searches ☐ ☐ respect the youth’s preference regarding the gender of the staff member who conducts any search of the youth. 1353 ORIENTATION 1610 Orientation The facility administrator shall develop and implement Each youth assigned to a Camp program is written policies and procedures to orient a youth prior to provided with an orientation where rules, placement in a living area. Both written and verbal expectations, and program components are information shall be provided and supplemented with reviewed. We reviewed ten (10) Youth video orientation if feasible. Provision shall be made to Orientation packets from CO. Review of provide accessible orientation information to all detained ☒ ☐ ☐ documentation provided, and policy and youth including those with disabilities, limited literacy, or procedure manual revealed compliance with English language learners. this regulation. Orientation shall include information that addresses: Each youth is also provided a Youth Handbook during the orientation process. (a) facility rules including contraband and searches and 1610 Orientation- Purpose 1 ☒ disciplinary procedures; ☐ ☐ (b) facility’s system of positive behavior interventions 1610 Orientation- Purpose 2 and supports, including behavior expectations, incentives that youth will receive for complying with ☒ ☐ ☐ facility rules, and consequences that may result when youth violate the rules of the facility; (c) age appropriate information that explains the facility’s 1610 Orientation- Purpose 20 policy prohibiting sexual abuse and sexual harassment ☒ and how to report incidents or suspicions of sexual ☐ ☐ abuse or sexual harassment; (d) identification of key staff and their roles; ☒ 1610 Orientation- Purpose 4 ☐ ☐ 7149 Kern PROB Camp Erwin Owen Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 17 of 43 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (e) the existence of the grievance procedure, the steps 1610 Orientation- Purpose 3 that must be taken to use it, the youth’s right to be free ☒ of retaliation for reporting a grievance, and the name of ☐ ☐ the person or position designated to resolve the issue; (f) access to legal services and information on the court 1610 Orientation- Purpose 5 ☒ process; ☐ ☐ (g) access to routine and emergency health and mental 1610 Orientation- Purpose 6 ☒ health care; ☐ ☐ (h) access to education, religious services, and 1610 Orientation- Purpose 7 ☒ recreational activities; ☐ ☐ (i) housing assignments; ☒ 1610 Orientation- Purpose 9 ☐ ☐ (j) opportunity for personal hygiene and daily showers 1610 Orientation- Purpose 10 ☒ including the availability of personal care items ☐ ☐ (k) rules and access to correspondence, visits and 1610 Orientation- Purpose 11 ☒ telephone use; ☐ ☐ (l) availability of reading materials, programming, and 1610 Orientation- Purpose 12 ☒ other activities; ☐ ☐ (m) facility policies on the use of force, use of restraints, 1610 Orientation- Purpose 13 ☒ chemical agents and room confinement; ☐ ☐ (n) immigration legal services; ☒ 1610 Orientation- Purpose 14 ☐ ☐ (o) emergencies including evacuation procedures; ☒ 1610 Orientation- Purpose 15 ☐ ☐ (p) non-discrimination policy and the right to be free from 1610 Orientation- Purpose 16 physical, verbal or sexual abuse and harassment by ☒ ☐ ☐ other youth and staff; (q) availability of services and programs in a language 1610 Orientation- Purpose 17 ☒ other than English if appropriate; ☐ ☐ (r) the process for requesting different housing, 1610 Orientation- Purpose 18 ☒ education, programming and work assignments; ☐ ☐ (s) a process for which parents/guardians receive 1610 Orientation- Purpose 19 information regarding the youth’s stay in the facility that at a minimum includes answers to frequently asked ☒ ☐ ☐ questions and provides contact information for the facility, medical, school and mental health; and, (t) a process by which youth may request access to Title 1610 Orientation- Purpose 20 15 Minimum Standards for Juvenile Facilities. Youth are advised of access to Title 15 in the ☒ ☐ ☐ Youth Handbook. Title 15 is available within each dormitory. 1354 SEPARATION 1620 Separation The facility administrator shall develop and implement At the time of the inspection, no CO youth had written policies and procedures that address: ☒ been separated from the normal CO program. ☐ ☐ Review of the policy and procedure manual revealed compliance with this regulation. (a) separation of youth for reasons that include, but are 1620 Separation- Policy statement not be limited to, medical and mental health conditions, ☒ assaultive behavior, disciplinary consequences and ☐ ☐ protective custody. 7149 Kern PROB Camp Erwin Owen Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 18 of 43 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (b) consideration of positive youth development and 1620 Separation- Policy statement ☒ trauma-informed care. ☐ ☐ (c) separated youth shall not be denied normal privileges 1620 Separation- Policy statement available at the facility, except when necessary to ☒ ☐ ☐ accomplish the objective of separation. (d) when the objective of the separation is discipline, 1620 Separation- Policy statement ☒ Title 15 Section 1390 shall apply. ☐ ☐ (e) when separation results in room confinement, the 1620 Separation- Policy statement separation shall occur in accordance with Welfare and ☒ Institutions Code Section 208.3 and Section 1354.5 of ☐ ☐ these regulations. (f) policies and procedures shall ensure a daily review of 1620 Separation- Review separated youth to determine if separation remains ☒ ☐ ☐ necessary. 1354.5 ROOM CONFINEMENT 1620.1 Room Confinement 4B (a) The facility administrator shall develop and At the time of the inspection, no CO youth had implement written policies and procedures addressing been placed in room confinement. Review of the confinement of youth in their room that are consistent the policy and procedure manual revealed with Welfare and Institutions Code Section 208.3. The ☒ compliance with this regulation. placement of a youth in room confinement shall be ☐ ☐ accomplished in accordance with the following If a CO youth is deemed a safety and security guidelines: risk to the facility, they are transported back to the juvenile hall for housing purposes. (1) Room confinement shall not be used before other, 1620.1 Room Confinement- Policy statement 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 1620.1 Room Confinement- Policy statement purposes of punishment, coercion, convenience, or ☒ ☐ ☐ retaliation by staff. (3) Room confinement shall not be used to the extent 1620.1 Room Confinement- Policy statement that it compromises the mental and physical health of ☒ ☐ ☐ the youth. (b) A youth may be held up to four hours in room 1620.1 Room Confinement- Procedure confinement. After the youth has been held in room statement ☒ confinement for a period of four hours, staff shall do one ☐ ☐ or more of the following: 1620.1 Room Confinement- Procedure (1) Return the youth to general population. ☒ ☐ ☐ statement 1 1620.1 Room Confinement- Procedure (2) Consult with mental health or medical staff. ☒ ☐ ☐ statement 2 (3) Develop an individualized plan that includes the 1620.1 Room Confinement- Procedure goals and objectives to be met in order to reintegrate ☒ statement ☐ ☐ the youth to general population. (4) If room confinement must be extended beyond 1620.1 Room Confinement- Procedure four hours, staff shall do each of the following: statement (A) Document the reasons for room confinement and the basis for the extension, the date and time ☒ When a youth is separated from the group by ☐ ☐ the youth was first placed in room confinement, being placed in their room, the procedure is as and when he or she is eventually released from follows: 4 room confinement. 7149 Kern PROB Camp Erwin Owen Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 19 of 43 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (B) Develop an individualized plan that includes 1620.1 Room Confinement- Procedure the goals and objectives to be met in order to statement integrate the youth to general population. ☒ When a youth is separated from the group by ☐ ☐ being placed in their room, the procedure is as follows: 4 (C) Obtain documented authorization by the 1620.1 Room Confinement- Procedure facility superintendent or his or her designee statement every four hours thereafter. ☒ When a youth is separated from the group by ☐ ☐ being placed in their room, the procedure is as follows: 4 (5) This section is not intended to limit the use of 1620.1 Room Confinement- Policy statement 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 1620.1 Room Confinement- Policy statement ☒ court holding facilities or adult facilities. ☐ ☐ (7) Nothing in this section shall be construed to 1620.1 Room Confinement- Policy statement conflict with any law providing greater or additional ☒ ☐ ☐ protections to youth. (8) This section does not apply during an 1620.1 Room Confinement- Policy statement 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 1620.1 Room Confinement- Policy statement 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. 1355 INSTITUTIONAL ASSESSMENT AND PLAN 1625 Assessment and Case Plans The facility administrator shall develop and implement We reviewed ten (10) Case Plan update forms written policies and procedures for assessment and from CO. Review of the documentation case planning. ☒ ☐ ☐ provided, and the policy and procedure manual revealed compliance with this regulation. 7149 Kern PROB Camp Erwin Owen Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 20 of 43 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (a) Assessment: 1625 Assessment and Case Plans The assessment is based on information collected during the admission process with periodic review, which Policy statement includes the youth's risk factors, needs and strengths ☒ including, but not limited to, identification of substance ☐ ☐ During the intake process, the Youth Service abuse history, educational, vocational, counseling, Officer will complete the James G. Bowles behavioral health, consideration of known history of Juvenile Hall Initial Assessment form. trauma, and family strengths and needs. (b) Institutional Case Plan: 1625 Assessment and Case Plans (1) A case plan shall be developed for each youth Policy statement held for at least 30 days or more and created within 40 days of admission. ☒ After a youth has been detained for over 30 ☐ ☐ days, a Youth Service Officer III must complete a Case Plan Update within 40 days of the youth's admission. (2) The institutional plan shall include, but not be 1625 Assessment and Case Plans limited to, written documentation that provides: ☒ (A) objectives and time frame for the resolution of ☐ ☐ Procedure – Case Plan Update 1 problems identified in the assessment; (B) a plan for meeting the objectives that includes 1625 Assessment and Case Plans a description of program resources needed and ☒ individuals responsible for assuring that the plan ☐ ☐ Procedure – Case Plan Update 2 is implemented; (3) periodic evaluation of progress towards meeting 1625 Assessment and Case Plans the objectives, including periodic review and discussion of the plan with the youth; Procedure – Case plan Update 3 ☒ ☐ ☐ CO youth Case Plans are reviewed bi-weekly while the youth are in custody. (4) a transition plan, the contents of which shall be 1625 Assessment and Case Plans subject to existing resources, shall be developed for ☒ post dispositional youth in accordance with Section ☐ ☐ Procedure – Case Plan Update 4 1351; and, (5) in as much as possible and if appropriate, the 1625 Assessment and Case Plans plan, including the transition plan, shall be developed with input from the family, supportive adults, youth, ☒ Policy statement ☐ ☐ and Regional Center for the Developmentally Disabled. 7149 Kern PROB Camp Erwin Owen Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 21 of 43 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1356 COUNSELING AND CASEWORK SERVICES 1630 Counseling and Casework Services The facility administrator shall develop and implement 1630 Counseling and Casework Services written policies and procedures ensuring the availability of appropriate counseling and casework services for all Policy 1 youth. Policies and procedures shall ensure: (a) youth will receive assistance with needs or concerns CO contract with Behavioral Health and that may arise; Recovery Services to provide EBPs, counseling, and casework services for youth committed to the program. These agencies ☒ ☐ ☐ are on-site at the facility. Review of documentation provided, and policy and procedure manual revealed compliance with this regulation. CO also does a weekly Special Cases and ADA Accommodation meeting with medical, mental health, school, kitchen, and probation staff. (b) youth will receive assistance in requesting contact 1630 Counseling and Casework Services with parents, other supportive adults, attorney, clergy, ☒ ☐ ☐ probation officer, or other public official; and, Policy 2 (c) youth will be provided access to available resources 1630 Counseling and Casework Services to meet the youth’s needs. ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy 3 1357 USE OF FORCE 1635 Use of Force The facility administrator, in cooperation with the We reviewed seven (7) hands-on use of force responsible physician, shall develop and implement reports at Camp Owen. Review of the written policies and procedures for the use of force, documentation provided revealed compliance which may include chemical agents. Force shall never with this regulation. Review also revealed that be applied as punishment, discipline, retaliation or CO staff utilize a command call of “Get Down treatment. on the Ground” to youth when there is an (a) At a minimum, each facility shall develop policies and imminent threat to the youth’s safety or the procedures which: safety of others. Youth who fail to comply with ☒ ☐ ☐ the Get Down command call are then given multiple warnings to comply prior to staff going hands-on or deploying their OC spray. It should be noted that each report reviewed contained staff efforts to de-escalate the incident and command calls given to the youth prior to going hands-on to protect the safety of the youth and the facility. (1) restricts the use of force to that which is deemed 1635 Use of Force – Introduction statement reasonable and necessary, as defined in Section 1302 ☒ to ensure the safety and security of youth, staff, others ☐ ☐ and the facility. (2) outline the force options available to staff including 1635 Use of Force – Introduction statement both physical and non-physical options and define ☒ when those force options are appropriate. ☐ ☐ Youth Behavior and Force Options 1-4 (3) describe force options or techniques that are 1635 Use of Force – Introduction statement expressly prohibited by the facility. ☒ ☐ ☐ Youth Behavior and Force Options 7149 Kern PROB Camp Erwin Owen Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 22 of 43 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (4) describe the requirements of staff to report any 1635 Use of Force – Introduction statement inappropriate use of force, and to take affirmative ☒ ☐ ☐ action to immediately stop it. Youth Behavior and Force Options (5) define a standardized reporting format that 1635 Use of Force- Notification Procedures includes time period and procedure for documenting and reporting the use of force, including reporting It should be noted CO conducts a debriefing requirements of management and line staff and on all use of force incidents. Attending those procedures for reviewing and tracking use of force debriefing are all staff involved in the incident, incidents by supervisory and or management staff, ☒ a Duty Supervisor, and a member of the ☐ ☐ which include procedures for debriefing a particular Administration team. incident with staff and/or youth for the purposes of training as well as mitigating the effects of trauma that may have been experienced by staff and /or the youth involved. (6) Include an administrative review and a system for 1635 Use of Force- Notification Procedures investigating unreasonable use of force. ☒ Administration will track and review all ☐ ☐ situations involving the use of force and will determine: 1-5 (7) define the role, notification, and follow-up 1635 Use of Force- Notification Procedures 2 procedures required after use of force incidents for and 3 medical, mental health staff and parents or legal ☒ guardians. ☐ ☐ It should be noted notification of use of force to a youth parent is documented on Special Incident Reports (SIR). (8) describe the limitations of use of force on pregnant 1635 Use of Force- Factors to Determine the youth in accordance with Penal Code Section 6030(f) use of force options and Welfare and Institutions Code Section 222. ☒ ☐ ☐ With regards to pregnant youth and use of force, refer to JH manual, section 1917: 1-7 (b) Facilities that authorize chemical agents as a force 1635.1 Oleoresin Capsicum option shall include policies and procedures that: (1) identify who is approved to carry and/or utilize 1635.1 Oleoresin Capsicum- Policy statement chemical agents in the facility and the type, size and ☒ ☐ ☐ the approved method of deployment for those At the time of the inspection Camp Owen had chemical agents. not utilize OC spray thus far this targeted inspection cycle. (2) mandate that chemical agents only be used when 1635.1 Oleoresin Capsicum- Policy statement there is an imminent threat to the youth’s safety or the safety of others and only when de-escalation efforts ☒ The policy of Kern County Probation ☐ ☐ have been unsuccessful or are not reasonably Department includes the following guidelines: possible. 1-2 (3) outline the facility’s approved methods and 1635.1 Oleoresin Capsicum- Policy statement timelines for decontamination from chemical agents. This shall include that youth who have been exposed The policy of Kern County Probation ☒ to chemical agents shall not be left unattended until ☐ ☐ Department includes the following guidelines: that youth is fully decontaminated or is no longer 8-10 suffering the effects of the chemical agent. (4) define the role, notification, and follow-up 1635 Use of Force- Notification Procedures 2 procedures required after use of force incidents and 3 involving chemical agents for medical, mental health ☒ staff and parents or legal guardians. ☐ ☐ It should be noted notification of use of force to a youth parent is documented on the Special Incident Reports (SIR). 7149 Kern PROB Camp Erwin Owen Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 23 of 43 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (5) provide for the documentation of each incident of 1635 Use of Force- Notification Procedures use of chemical agents, including the reasons for which it was used, efforts to de-escalate prior to use, 1635.1 Oleoresin Capsicum- Reporting 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 1635 Use of Force- Training require that agencies provide initial and regular training in use of force and chemical agents when appropriate ☒ that address: ☐ ☐ (1) known medical and behavioral health conditions that would contraindicate certain types of force; (2) acceptable chemical agents and the methods of 1635.1 Oleoresin Capsicum- Policy statement ☒ application. ☐ ☐ (3) signs or symptoms that should result in immediate 1635 Use of Force- Training ☒ referral to medical or behavioral health. ☐ ☐ (4) instruction on the Constitutional Limitations of Use 1635 Use of Force- Legal Authority ☒ of Force. ☐ ☐ (5) physical training force options that may require 1635 Use of Force- Training ☒ the use of perishable skills. ☐ ☐ (6) timelines the facility uses to define regular 1635 Use of Force- Training ☒ training. ☐ ☐ 1358 USE OF PHYSICAL RESTRAINTS 1640 Use of Physical Restraints The facility administrator, in cooperation with the We reviewed nine (9) use of force reports from responsible physician and mental health director, shall CO which required the use of physical develop and implement written policies and procedures restraints. It should be noted the WRAP for the use of restraint devices. Restraint devices include ☒ ☐ ☐ restraint device was utilized due to the youth any devices which immobilize a youth's extremities self-harming and assault on staff. Review of and/or prevent the youth from being ambulatory. documentation provided revealed compliance with this regulation. Physical restraints may be used only for those youth who 1640 Use of Physical Restraints present an immediate danger to themselves or others, who exhibit behavior which results in the destruction of Policy statement property, or reveals the intent to cause self-inflicted ☒ ☐ ☐ physical harm. Physical restraints should be utilized only when it appears less restrictive alternatives would be ineffective in controlling the youth’s behavior. In no case shall restraints be used as punishment or 1640 Use of Physical Restraints discipline, or as a substitute for treatment. The use of restraint devices that attach a youth to a wall, floor or other Policy statement fixture, including a restraint chair, or through affixing of ☒ hands and feet together behind the back (hogtying) is ☐ ☐ prohibited. The use of restraints on pregnant youth is limited in accordance with Penal Code Section 6030(f) and Welfare and Institutions Code Section 222. The provisions of this section do not apply to the use of 1640 Use of Physical Restraints handcuffs, shackles or other restraint devices when used to restrain youth for movement or transportation within the Policy statement ☒ facility. Movement within the facility shall be governed by ☐ ☐ Section 1358.5, Use of Restraint Devices for Movement Within the Facility. 7149 Kern PROB Camp Erwin Owen Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 24 of 43 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 Youth shall be placed in restraints only with the approval 1640 Use of Physical Restraints of the facility manager or designee. The facility manager may delegate authority to place a youth in restraints to a Policy statement ☒ physician. Reasons for continued retention in restraints ☐ ☐ shall be reviewed and documented at a minimum of every hour. A medical opinion on the safety of placement and 1640 Use of Physical Restraints retention shall be secured as soon as possible, but no later than two hours from the time of placement. The ☒ Procedure- Duty Supervisor 3c ☐ ☐ youth shall be medically cleared for continued retention at least every three hours thereafter. A mental health consultation shall be secured as soon as 1640 Use of Physical Restraints possible, but in no case longer than four hours from the ☒ time of placement, to assess the need for mental health ☐ ☐ Procedure- Duty Supervisor 3b treatment. Continuous direct visual supervision shall be conducted 1640 Use of Physical Restraints to ensure that the restraints are properly employed, and to ensure the safety and well-being of the youth. Procedure- Duty Supervisor 3d ☒ Observations of the youth's behavior and any staff ☐ ☐ interventions shall be documented at least every 15 minutes, with actual time of the documentation recorded. In addition to the requirements above, policies and 1640 Use of Physical Restraints procedures shall address: ☒ ☐ ☐ (a) documentation of the circumstances leading to an Procedure statement application of restraints. (b) known medical conditions that would contraindicate 1640 Use of Physical Restraints certain restraint devices and/or techniques. ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure statement (c) acceptable restraint devices. 1640 Use of Physical Restraints ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure statement (d) signs or symptoms which should result in immediate 1640 Use of Physical Restraints medical/mental health referral. ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure statement (e) availability of cardiopulmonary resuscitation 1640 Use of Physical Restraints equipment. ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure statement (f) protective housing of restrained youth. While in 1640 Use of Physical Restraints restraint devices, all youth shall be housed alone or in a ☒ ☐ ☐ specified housing area for restrained youth which makes Procedure statement provision to protect the youth from abuse. 1640 Use of Physical Restraints (g) provision for hydration and sanitation needs. ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure statement 1640 Use of Physical Restraints (h) exercising of extremities. ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure statement 7149 Kern PROB Camp Erwin Owen Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 25 of 43 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1358.5 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES FOR 1640.1 Use of Restraints Devices for 5B MOVEMENT AND TRANSPORTATION WITHIN Movement and Transportation within the THE FACILITY. Facility The Facility Administrator, in cooperation with the We reviewed two (2) use of force reports from responsible physician and behavioral/mental health CO. Review of documentation provided director, shall develop and implement written policies ☒ ☐ ☐ revealed compliance with this regulation. and procedures for the use of restraint devices when the Review also revealed CO staff are purpose is for movement or transportation within the documenting the circumstances leading to the facility that shall include the following: application of restraints in their Special (a) identification of acceptable restraint devices, staff Incident Reports (SIR). approved to utilize restraint devices and the required training. (b) the circumstances leading to the application of 1640.1 Use of Restraints Devices for restraints must be documented. Movement and Transportation within the ☒ ☐ ☐ Facility Policy statement (c) an individual assessment of the need to apply 1640.1 Use of Restraints Devices for restraints for movement or transportation that includes Movement and Transportation within the consideration of less restrictive alternatives, Facility consideration of a youth’s known medical or mental ☒ ☐ ☐ health conditions, trauma informed approaches, and a Policy statement process for documentation and supervisor review and approval. (d) consideration of safety and security of the facility, 1640.1 Use of Restraints Devices for with a clearly defined expectation that restraint devices Movement and Transportation within the shall not be used for the purposes of discipline or ☒ ☐ ☐ Facility retaliation. Policy statement (e) the use of restraints on pregnant youth is limited in 1640.1 Use of Restraints Devices for accordance with Penal Code Section 6030(f) and Movement and Transportation within the Welfare and Institutions Code Section 222. ☒ ☐ ☐ Facility Policy statement 1359 SAFETY ROOM PROCEDURES CO does not utilize a safety room. (a) The facility administrator, and where applicable, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop and implement written policies and procedures governing the use of safety rooms, as described in Title 24, Part 2, Section 1230.1.13. The room shall be used to hold only those youth who present an immediate ☐ ☐ ☒ danger to themselves or others, who exhibit behavior which results in the destruction of property, or reveals the intent to cause self-inflicted physical harm. A safety room shall not be used for punishment or discipline, or as a substitute for treatment. Policies and procedures shall: (1) include provisions for administration of necessary Not Applicable nutrition and fluids, access to a toilet, and suitable ☐ ☐ ☒ clothing to provide for privacy; (2) provide for approval of the facility manager, or ☐ ☐ ☒ designee, before a youth is placed into a safety room; (3) provide for continuous direct visual supervision and documentation of the youth's behavior and any ☐ ☐ ☒ staff interventions every 15 minutes, with actual time recorded; 7149 Kern PROB Camp Erwin Owen Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 26 of 43 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (4) provide that the youth shall be evaluated by the ☐ ☐ ☒ facility manager, or designee, every four hours; (5) provide for immediate medical assessment, where appropriate, or an assessment at the next ☐ ☐ ☒ daily sick call; and, (6) provide a process for documenting the reason for placement, including attempts to use less restrictive ☐ ☐ ☒ means of control, and decisions to continue and end placement. (b) The placement of a youth in the safety room shall be accomplished in accordance with the following: (1) safety room shall not be used before 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) safety room shall not be used for the purposes of punishment, coercion, convenience, or retaliation by ☐ ☐ ☒ staff. (3) safety room shall not be used to the extent that it compromises the mental and physical health of the ☐ ☐ ☒ youth. (c) A youth may be held up to four hours in the safety room. After the youth has been held in the safety room ☐ ☐ ☒ for a period of four hours, staff shall do one or more of the following: (1) return the youth to general population. ☐ ☐ ☒ (2) consult with mental health or medical staff, ☐ ☐ ☒ (3) develop an individualized plan that includes the goals and objectives to be met in order to reintegrate ☐ ☐ ☒ the youth to general population. (d) If confinement in the safety room must be extended beyond four hours, staff shall develop an individualized plan that includes the requirements of Section 1354.5 ☐ ☐ ☒ and the goals and objectives to be met in order to integrate the youth to general population. 1360 SEARCHES 1457 Searches The facility administrator shall develop and implement At the time of the inspection zero (0) youth had written policies and procedures governing the search of been strip searched. Review of policy and youth, the facility, and visitors. procedure manual revealed compliance with Policies and procedures shall provide that: ☒ ☐ ☐ this regulation. All strip searches must be authorized by Administration prior to being performed. (a) Searches shall be conducted to ensure the safety 1457 Searches – Policy and security of the facility, public, visitors, youth, and ☒ ☐ ☐ staff. (b) Searches shall be conducted in a manner that 1457 Searches – Policy preserves the privacy and dignity of the person being ☒ ☐ ☐ searched and shall not be conducted for harassment or as a form of discipline or punishment. 7149 Kern PROB Camp Erwin Owen Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 27 of 43 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (c) Strip searches and visual or physical body cavity 1457 Searches – Policy ☒ ☐ ☐ searches shall comply with Penal Code Section 4030. (d) Physical body cavity searches shall only be 1457 Searches – Policy ☒ ☐ ☐ conducted by a medical professional. (e) Any youth held after a detention hearing shall only be 1457 Searches strip searched with prior approval of a supervisor when there is reasonable suspicion based on specific and Strip Searches and Body Cavity Searches ☒ ☐ ☐ articulable facts to believe that youth is concealing contraband. The reasonable suspicion shall be documented. (f) Searches of transgender and intersex youth shall 1457 Searches comply with Section 1352.5. ☒ ☐ ☐ Strip Searches (g) Cross-gender pat-down searches and strip searches 1457 Searches are prohibited except in exigent circumstances or when ☒ ☐ ☐ conducted by a medical professional. Such searches must be justified and documented in writing. 1361 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE 1650 Grievance – Youth- Policy Statement The facility administrator shall develop and implement We reviewed eleven (11) youth grievances written policies and procedures whereby any youth may from this inspection cycle from Camp Owen. appeal and have resolved grievances relating to any Review of policy and procedure and review of condition of confinement, including but not limited to documentation provided revealed compliance health care services, classification decisions, program ☒ ☐ ☐ with this regulation. participation, telephone, mail or visiting procedures, food, clothing, bedding, mistreatment, harassment or violations of the nondiscrimination policy. There shall be no time limit on filing grievances. Policies and procedures shall include provisions whereby the facility manager ensures: (a) a grievance form and instructions for registering a 1650 Grievance – Youth- Policy Statement grievance, which includes provisions for the youth to have free access to the form; Walkthrough of the facility revealed youth have ☒ ☐ ☐ free access to grievance forms which are in the dayroom of each living unit. (b) the youth shall have the option to confidentially file 1650 Grievance – Youth- Policy Statement the grievance or to deliver the form to any youth supervision staff working in the facility; ☒ ☐ ☐ There’s a confidential lock box located within each housing unit of Camp Owen. (c) resolution of the grievance at the lowest appropriate 1650 Grievance – Youth staff level; ☒ ☐ ☐ Grievance Procedure (d) provision for a prompt review and initial response to 1650 Grievance – Youth- grievances within three (3) business days, grievances that relate to health and safety issues must be Grievance Procedure addressed immediately; ☒ ☐ ☐ All grievances reviewed had an initial response completed prior to three business days. (1) The youth may elect to be present to explain 1650 Grievance – Youth his/her version of the grievance to a person not ☒ ☐ ☐ directly involved in the circumstances which led to the Grievance Procedure grievance. 7149 Kern PROB Camp Erwin Owen Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 28 of 43 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (2) Provision for a staff representative approved by 1650 Grievance – Youth the facility administrator to assist the youth. ☒ ☐ ☐ Grievance Procedure (e) provision for a written response to the grievance 1650 Grievance – Youth which includes the reasons for the decisions; ☒ ☐ ☐ Grievance Procedure (f) a system which provides that any appeal of a 1650 Grievance – Youth grievance shall be heard by a person not directly ☒ ☐ ☐ involved in the circumstances which led to the grievance; Grievance Procedure (g) resolution of the grievance must occur within ten (10) 1650 Grievance – Youth business days unless circumstances dictate a longer time frame. The youth shall be notified of any delay; and, Grievance Procedure ☒ ☐ ☐ All grievances reviewed were completed and resolved prior to ten (10) business days of submission. (h) the policy shall provide multiple internal and external 1650 Grievance – Youth methods to report sexual abuse and sexual harassment. ☒ ☐ ☐ Grievance Procedure Whether or not associated with a grievance, concerns of 1650 Grievance – Youth parents, guardians, staff or other parties shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ addressed and documented in accordance with written Grievance Procedure policies and procedures within a specified timeframe. 1362 REPORTING OF INCIDENTS 1655 Incident Reporting, Investigation and Report Writing A written report of all incidents which result in physical harm, use of force, serious threat of physical harm, or We reviewed ten (10) incident reports from death of an employee, youth or other person(s) shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ CO. Review of documentation provided maintained. Such written record shall be prepared by the revealed compliance with this regulation. staff and submitted to the facility manager by the end of the shift, unless additional time is necessary and authorized by the facility manager or designee. 1363 USE OF REASONABLE FORCE TO COLLECT 1660 DNA Collection DNA SPECIMENS, SAMPLES, IMPRESSIONS 1660 DNA Collection – Procedure (a) Pursuant to Penal Code Section 298.1 authorized law enforcement, custodial, or corrections personnel Per policy, force will not be used to obtain a including peace officers, may employ reasonable force DNA sample, unless specifically ordered by to collect blood specimens, saliva samples, and thumb the Court. or palm print impressions from individuals who are required to provide such samples, specimens or ☒ ☐ ☐ impressions pursuant to Penal Code Section 296 and who refuse following written or oral request. (1) For the purpose of this section, the “use of reasonable force” shall be defined as the force that an objective, trained and competent correctional employee, faced with similar facts and circumstances, would consider necessary and reasonable to gain compliance with this section. (2) The use of reasonable force shall be preceded by 1660 DNA Collection – Procedure efforts to secure voluntary compliance. Efforts to secure voluntary compliance shall be documented ☒ ☐ ☐ and include an advisement of the legal obligation to provide the requisite specimen, sample or impression and the consequences of refusal. 7149 Kern PROB Camp Erwin Owen Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 29 of 43 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (b) The force shall not be used without the prior written 1660 DNA Collection – Procedure authorization of the supervising officer on duty. The authorization shall include information that reflects the ☒ ☐ ☐ fact that the offender was asked to provide the requisite specimen, sample, or impression and refused. (1) If the use of reasonable force includes a cell 1660 DNA Collection – Procedure extraction, the extraction shall be videotaped. Video shall be directed at the cell extraction event. The videotape shall be retained by the agency for the ☒ ☐ ☐ length of time required by statute. Notwithstanding the use of the video as evidence in a court proceeding, the tape shall be retained administratively. 1370 EDUCATION PROGRAM 1705 Erwin Owen High School Program (a) School Programs Review of policy and procedures, youth and The County Board of Education shall provide for the staff interviews, and school daily schedules administration and operation of juvenile court schools in revealed compliance with this regulation. conjunction with the Chief Probation Officer, or designee pursuant to applicable State laws. The school and facility administrators shall develop and implement written policy School program evaluation completed by and procedures to ensure communication and Phillip Menchaca and Joe Hammond of coordination between educators and probation staff. Fresno County Superintendent of Schools on Culturally responsive and trauma-informed approaches 1/8/2025. should be applied when providing instruction. Education staff should collaborate with the facility administrator to use technology to facilitate learning and ensure safe technology practices. The facility administrator shall ☒ ☐ ☐ request an annual review of each required element of the program by the Superintendent of Schools, and a report or review checklist on compliance, deficiencies, and corrective action needed to achieve compliance with this section. Such a review, when conducted, cannot be delegated to the principal or any other staff of any juvenile court school site. The Superintendent of Schools shall conduct this review in conjunction with a qualified outside agency or individual. Upon receipt of the review, the facility administrator or designee shall review each item with the Superintendent of Schools and shall take whatever corrective action is necessary to address each deficiency and to fully protect the educational interests of all youth in the facility. (b) Required Elements 1705 Erwin Owen High School Program The facility school program shall comply with the State – Policy Statement Education Code and County Board of Education policies, all applicable federal education statutes and regulations and provide for an annual evaluation of the educational program offerings. As stated in the 2009 California Standards for the Teaching Profession, teachers shall ☒ ☐ ☐ establish and maintain learning environments that are physically, emotionally, and intellectually safe. Youth shall be provided a rigorous, quality educational program that responds to the different learning styles and abilities of students and prepares them for high school graduation, career entry, and post-secondary education. All youth shall be treated equally, and the education 1705 Erwin Owen High School Program program shall be free from discriminatory action. Staff – Policy Statement ☒ ☐ ☐ shall refer to transgender, intersex and gender- nonconforming youth by their preferred name and gender. 7149 Kern PROB Camp Erwin Owen Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 30 of 43 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (1) The course of study shall comply with the State 1705 Erwin Owen High School Program Education Code and include, but not be limited to, ☒ ☐ ☐ – Policy Statement courses required for high school graduation. (2) Information and preparation for the High School 1705 Erwin Owen High School Program Equivalency Test as approved by the California – Policy Statement ☒ ☐ ☐ Department of Education shall be made available to eligible youth. (3) Youth shall be informed of post-secondary 1705 Erwin Owen High School Program ☒ ☐ ☐ education and vocational opportunities. – Policy Statement (4) Administration of the High School Equivalency 1705 Erwin Owen High School Program Tests as approved by the California Department of ☒ ☐ ☐ – Policy Statement Education, shall be made available when possible. (5) Supplemental instruction shall be afforded to youth 1705 Erwin Owen High School Program who do not demonstrate sufficient progress towards ☒ ☐ ☐ – Policy Statement grade level standards. (6) The minimum school day shall be consistent with 1705 Erwin Owen High School Program State Education Code Requirements for juvenile court – Policy Statement schools. The facility administrator, in conjunction with education staff, must ensure that operational ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures do not interfere with the time afforded for the minimum instructional day. Absences, time out of class or educational instruction, both excused and unexcused, shall be documented. (7) Education shall be provided to all youth regardless 1705 Erwin Owen High School Program of classification, housing, security status, disciplinary – Policy Statement or separation status, including room confinement, except when providing education poses an immediate ☒ ☐ ☐ threat to the safety of self or others. Education includes, but is not limited to, related services as provided in a youth’s Section 504 Plan or Individualized Education Program (IEP). (c) School Discipline 1705 Erwin Owen High School Program (1) Positive behavior management will be – Policy Statement implemented to reduce the need for disciplinary action ☒ ☐ ☐ in the school setting and be integrated into the facility's overall behavioral management plan and security system. (2) School staff shall be advised of administrative 1705 Erwin Owen High School Program decisions made by probation staff that may affect the ☒ ☐ ☐ – Policy Statement educational programming of students. (3) Except as otherwise provided by the State 1705 Erwin Owen High School Program Education Code, expulsion/suspension from school – Policy Statement shall be imposed only when other means of correction fails to bring about proper conduct. School staff shall follow the appropriate due process safeguards as set ☒ ☐ ☐ forth in the State Education Code including the rights of students with special needs. School staff shall document the other means of correction used prior to imposing expulsion/ suspension if an expulsion/suspension is ultimately imposed. (4) The facility administrator, in conjunction with 1705 Erwin Owen High School Program education staff will develop policies and procedures – Policy Statement ☒ ☐ ☐ that address the rights of any student who has continuing difficulty completing a school day. 7149 Kern PROB Camp Erwin Owen Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 31 of 43 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (d) Provisions for Special Populations 1705 Erwin Owen High School Program (1) State and federal laws and regulations shall be – Policy Statement observed for all individuals with disabilities or suspected disabilities. This includes but is not limited ☒ ☐ ☐ to child find, assessment, continuum of alternative placements, manifestation determination reviews, and implementation of Section 504 Plans and Individualized Education Programs. (2) Youth identified as English Learners (EL) shall be 1705 Erwin Owen High School Program afforded an educational program that addresses their – Policy Statement language needs pursuant to all applicable state and ☒ ☐ ☐ federal laws and regulations governing programs for EL students. (e) Educational Screening and Admission 1705 Erwin Owen High School Program (1) Youth shall be interviewed after admittance and a – Policy Statement ☒ ☐ ☐ record maintained that documents a youth's educational history, including but not limited to: (A) School progress/school history; 1705 Erwin Owen High School Program ☒ ☐ ☐ – Policy Statement (B) Home Language Survey and the results of the 1705 Erwin Owen High School Program ☒ ☐ ☐ State Test used for English language proficiency; – Policy Statement (C) Needs and services of special populations as 1705 Erwin Owen High School Program defined by the State Education Code, including but ☒ ☐ ☐ – Policy Statement not limited to, students with special needs. (D) Discipline problems. 1705 Erwin Owen High School Program ☒ ☐ ☐ – Policy Statement (2) Youth will be immediately enrolled in school. 1705 Erwin Owen High School Program Educational staff shall conduct an assessment to – Policy Statement ☒ ☐ ☐ determine the youth's general academic functioning levels to enable placement in core curriculum courses. (3) After admission to the facility, a preliminary 1705 Erwin Owen High School Program education plan shall be developed for each youth ☒ ☐ ☐ – Policy Statement within five school days. (4) Upon enrollment, education staff shall comply with 1705 Erwin Owen High School Program the State Education Code and request the youth's – Policy Statement records from his/her prior school(s), including, but not limited to, transcripts, Individual Education Program (IEP), 504 Plan, state language assessment scores, ☒ ☐ ☐ immunization records, exit grades, and partial credits. Upon receipt of the transcripts, the youth's educational plan shall be reviewed with the youth and modified as needed. Youth should be informed of the credits they need to graduate. (f) Educational Reporting 1705 Erwin Owen High School Program (1) The complete facility educational record of the – Policy Statement youth shall be forwarded to the next educational ☒ ☐ ☐ placement in accordance with the State Education Code. (2) The County Superintendent of Schools shall 1705 Erwin Owen High School Program provide appropriate credit (full or partial) for course – Policy Statement ☒ ☐ ☐ work completed while in juvenile court school in accordance with the State Education Code. 7149 Kern PROB Camp Erwin Owen Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 32 of 43 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (g) Transition and Re-Entry Planning 1705 Erwin Owen High School Program (1) The Superintendent of Schools and the Chief – Policy Statement Probation Officer or designee, shall develop policies and procedures to meet the transition needs of youth, ☒ ☐ ☐ including the development of an education transition plan, in accordance with the State Education Code and in alignment with Title 15, Minimum Standards for Juvenile Facilities, Section 1355. (h) Post-Secondary Education Opportunities 1705 Erwin Owen High School Program (1) The school and facility administrator should, – Procedure Statement whenever possible, collaborate with local post- secondary education providers to facilitate access to CO offers post-secondary education educational and vocational opportunities for youth that opportunities for those interested, as well as considers the use of technology to implement these vocational and behavioral health programs for programs. youth who have graduated. CO partners with ☒ ☐ ☐ Bakersfield College/Rising Scholar Network and offers classes through the Prison Education Project. At the time of the inspection, CO did not have any high school graduates. 1371 PROGRAMS, RECREATION, AND EXERCISE. 1710 Recreation, Programs, and Exercise 6B The facility administrator shall develop and implement Review of policy and procedures and daily written policies and procedures for programs, recreation, schedule revealed compliance with this and exercise for all youth. The intent is to minimize the regulation. Documentation of youth programs, amount of time youth are in their rooms or their bed area. recreation, and exercise is documented within the Duty Supervisor logs and RAP shift ☒ ☐ ☐ reports. We reviewed twenty (20) Duty Supervisor logs and twenty (20) RAP shift reports, which also revealed compliance with this regulation. Each youth receives a minimum of one hour of programming, exercise, and recreation daily. Juvenile facilities shall provide the opportunity for 1710 Recreation, Programs, and Exercise programs, recreation, and exercise a minimum of three hours a day during the week and five hours a day each ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure Statement 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 1710 Recreation, Programs, and Exercise exercise may be suspended only upon a written finding by the administrator/manager or designee that a youth ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure Statement represents a threat to the safety and security of the facility. Such program, recreation, and exercise schedule shall 1710 Recreation, Programs, and Exercise be posted in the living units. Procedure Statement ☒ ☐ ☐ A walkthrough of the facility during the inspection revealed that program schedules are posted within each dormitory. 7149 Kern PROB Camp Erwin Owen Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 33 of 43 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 There will be a written annual review of the programs, Annual review completed by Jeremy Roberts, recreation, and exercise by the responsible agency to Probation Division Director, on 9/13/2024. ☒ ☐ ☐ ensure content offered is current, consistent, and relevant to the population. (a) Programs. All youth shall be provided with the 1710 Recreation, Programs, and Exercise opportunity for at least one hour of daily programming to include, but not be limited to, trauma focused, cognitive, Programs evidence-based, best practice interventions that are culturally relevant and linguistically appropriate, or pro- We reviewed Camp Owen's monthly programs social interventions and activities designed to reduce list of available programs for the youth. We recidivism. These programs should be based on the were able to verify that youth receive a youth’s individual needs as required by Sections 1355 minimum of one-hour of programs daily by and 1356. Such programs may be provided under the reviewing the Unit's daily schedules, direction of the Chief Probation Officer or the County documentation provided, and interviews with Office of Education and can be administered by county youth and staff. partners such as mental health agencies, community based organizations, faith-based organizations or Probation staff. Programs may include but are not limited to: (1) Cognitive Behavior Interventions; (2) Management of Stress and Trauma; ☒ ☐ ☐ (3) Anger Management; (4) Conflict Resolution; (5) Juvenile Justice System; (6) Trauma-related interventions; (7) Victim Awareness; (8) Self-Improvement; (9) Parenting Skills and support; (10) Tolerance and Diversity; (11) Healing Informed Approaches; (12) Interventions by Credible Messengers; (13) Gender Specific Programming; (14) Art, creative writing, or self-expression; (15) CPR and First Aid training; (16) Restorative Justice or Civic Engagement; (17) Career and leadership opportunities; and, (18) Other topics suitable to the youth population. (b) Recreation. All youth shall be provided the opportunity 1710 Recreation, Programs, and Exercise for at least one hour of daily access to unscheduled activities such as leisure reading, letter writing, and Recreation entertainment. Activities shall be supervised and include orientation and may include coaching of youth. We were able to verify that youth receive a ☒ ☐ ☐ minimum of one-hour of recreation daily by reviewing the Unit's daily schedules, documentation provided, and interviews with youth and staff. (c) Exercise. All youth shall be provided with the 1710 Recreation, Programs, and Exercise opportunity for at least one hour of large muscle activity each day. Procedure Statement We were able to verify that youth receive a ☒ ☐ ☐ minimum of one-hour of exercise daily by reviewing the Unit's daily schedules, documentation provided, and interviews with youth and staff. 7149 Kern PROB Camp Erwin Owen Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 34 of 43 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 The administrator/manager may suspend, for a period not 1710 Recreation, Programs, and Exercise to exceed 24 hours, access to recreation and programs. The administrator/manager shall document the reasons Procedure Statement why suspension of recreation and programs occurs. ☒ ☐ ☐ It should be noted that at no time during this inspection cycle did the facility Administrator suspended youth access to recreation or programs. 1372 RELIGIOUS PROGRAM 1715 Religious Program The facility administrator shall provide access to religious Review of the daily schedule revealed that services and/or religious counseling at least once each week. Attendance shall be voluntary. A youth shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ youth can participate in alternative programming during the scheduled religious allowed to participate in an activity outside of their room if program time. he/she elects not to participate in religious programs. Religious programs shall provide for: 1715 Religious Program – Procedure (a) opportunity for religious services and practices; ☒ ☐ ☐ statement 1715 Religious Program – Procedure (b) availability of clergy; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ statement 1715 Religious Program – Procedure (c) availability of religious diets. ☒ ☐ ☐ statement 1373 WORK PROGRAM 1720 Work program The facility administrator shall develop policies and CO has a variety of work programs for youth procedures regarding the fair and consistent assignment to participate in. They have agricultural crews of youth to work programs. Work assigned to a youth shall in which youth learn hog care and be meaningful, constructive and related to vocational maintenance, chicken care and maintenance, training or increasing a youth's sense of responsibility. and garden care and maintenance. They are Work programs shall not be imposed as a disciplinary also able to participate in auto shop, measure mechanics, and welding. ☒ ☐ ☐ There’s also off-Camp community work crews in partnership with the Elk Lodge, food distribution, fire department assistance, cemetery clean up, and river clean up. The Camp Outdoor Education Program (COEP) offers a variety of off-site activities, including hikes, trail navigation, and river activities. 1374 VISITING 1725 Visiting The facility administrator shall develop and implement Review of policy and procedures and CO written policies and procedures for visiting, that include visitation logs revealed compliance with this provisions for special visits. Youth shall be allowed to regulation. receive visits by parents, guardians or persons standing in loco parentis, and children of youth. Other family ☒ ☐ ☐ members, such as grandparents and siblings, and supportive adults, may be allowed to visit with the approval of the facility administrator or designee, and in conjunction with the youth’s case plan or in the best interest of the youth. 7149 Kern PROB Camp Erwin Owen Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 35 of 43 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 All visits shall occur at reasonable times, subject only to 1725 Visiting- Procedure the limitations necessary to maintain order and security. Visitation shall not be denied solely based on the visitor’s criminal history. The staff shall determine in each case, whether the visitor’s criminal history represents a risk to ☒ ☐ ☐ the safety of youth or staff in the facility. Any denial of visitation or limitation on visitations shall be communicated to the youth, person denied and facility administrator. Opportunity for visitation shall be a minimum of two hours 1725 Visiting- Procedure per week. Visits may be supervised, but conversations ☒ ☐ ☐ shall not be monitored unless there is a security or safety need. Provisions for special visits, in addition to the two-hour 1725 Visiting- Procedure minimum and/or outside of the regular visiting hours, shall be accommodated as necessary and within the discretion of the facility administrator or designee. Family therapy ☒ ☐ ☐ and professional visits shall be accommodated outside the provisions of this regulation. Facilities may provide visitation opportunities outside of normal visiting hours to accommodate special visits. The facility may provide access to technology as an 1725 Visiting- Procedure alternative, but not as a replacement, to in-person visiting. ☒ ☐ ☐ Zoom visits are offered to youth, but not as a replacement for in-person visits. 1375 CORRESPONDENCE 1730 Correspondence The facility administrator shall develop and implement 1730 Correspondence- Policy statement written policies and procedures for correspondence which provide that: ☒ ☐ ☐ Staff and youth were interviewed, as well as (a) there is no limitation on the volume of mail that youth review of policy and procedures revealed may send or receive; compliance with this regulation. (b) youth may send two letters per week postage free; ☒ ☐ ☐ 1730 Correspondence- Policy statement (c) youth may correspond confidentially with state and 1730 Correspondence- Policy statement 4 federal courts, any member of the State Bar or holder of public office, and the Board; however, authorized facility ☒ ☐ ☐ staff may open and inspect such mail only to search for contraband and in the presence of the youth; and, (d) incoming and outgoing mail, other than that described 1730 Correspondence- Policy statement 2 in (c), may be read by staff only when there is reasonable and 3 ☒ ☐ ☐ cause to believe facility safety and security, public safety, or youth safety is jeopardized. 1376 TELEPHONE ACCESS 1735 Telephone Access 7B The administrator of each juvenile facility shall develop ☒ ☐ ☐ Interviews of youth and staff revealed and implement written policies and procedures to provide compliance with this regulation. youth with access to telephone communications. 1377 ACCESS TO LEGAL SERVICES 1740 Access to Legal Services The facility administrator shall develop written procedures 1740 Access to Legal Services- Purpose 1 to ensure the right of youth to have access to the courts ☒ ☐ ☐ and legal services. Such access shall include: Interviews of youth and staff revealed (a) access, upon request by the youth, to licensed compliance with this regulation. attorneys and their authorized representatives; 7149 Kern PROB Camp Erwin Owen Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 36 of 43 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (b) provision for confidential consultation with attorneys; 1740 Access to Legal Services- Purpose 2 ☒ ☐ ☐ and, (c) unlimited postage free, legal correspondence and 1740 Access to Legal Services- Purpose 3 ☒ ☐ ☐ cost-free telephone access as appropriate. 1390 DISCIPLINE 1800 Discipline- Policy statement The facility administrator shall develop and implement Review of policy and procedures and written policies and procedures for the discipline of youth documentation revealed compliance with this that shall promote acceptable behavior; including the use regulation. of positive behavior interventions and supports. Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ shall be imposed at the least restrictive level which promotes the desired behavior and shall not include corporal punishment, group punishment, physical or psychological degradation. Deprivation of the following is not permitted: (a) bed and bedding; ☒ ☐ ☐ 1800 Discipline- Policy statement 1 (b) daily shower, access to drinking fountain, toilet and 1800 Discipline- Policy statement 2 ☒ ☐ ☐ personal hygiene items, and clean clothing; (c) full nutrition; ☒ ☐ ☐ 1800 Discipline- Policy statement 3 (d) contact with parent or attorney; ☒ ☐ ☐ 1800 Discipline- Policy statement 4 (e) exercise; ☒ ☐ ☐ 1800 Discipline- Policy statement 10 (f) medical services and counseling; ☒ ☐ ☐ 1800 Discipline- Policy statement 6 (g) religious services; ☒ ☐ ☐ 1800 Discipline- Policy statement 5 (h) clean and sanitary living conditions; ☒ ☐ ☐ 1800 Discipline- Policy statement 7 (i) the right to send and receive mail; ☒ ☐ ☐ 1800 Discipline- Policy statement 8 (j) education; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ 1800 Discipline- Policy statement 9 (k) rehabilitative programming. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1800 Discipline- Policy statement 11 The facility administrator shall establish rules of conduct 1800 Discipline- Policy statement and disciplinary penalties to guide the conduct of youth. Such rules and penalties shall include both major violations and minor violations, be stated simply and ☒ ☐ ☐ affirmatively, and be made available to all youth. Provision shall be made to provide accessible information to youth with disabilities, limited English proficiency, or limited literacy. 1391 DISCIPLINE PROCESS 1805 Discipline Process The facility administrator shall develop and implement 1805 Discipline Process- Procedure written policies and procedures for the administration of statement discipline which shall include, but not be limited to: ☒ ☐ ☐ (a) designation of personnel authorized to impose Review of policy and procedures and discipline for violation of rules; documentation revealed compliance with this regulation. (b) prohibiting discipline to be delegated to any youth; 1805 Discipline Process- Procedure ☒ ☐ ☐ statement (c) definition of major and minor rule violations and their 1805 Discipline Process- Procedure ☒ ☐ ☐ consequences, and due process requirements; statement (d) trauma-informed approaches and positive behavior 1805 Discipline Process- Procedure ☒ ☐ ☐ interventions; statement 7149 Kern PROB Camp Erwin Owen Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 37 of 43 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (e) minor rule violations may be handled informally by 1805 Discipline Process- Procedure counseling, advising the youth of expected conduct statement imposing a minor consequence. Discipline shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ accompanied by written documentation and a policy of review and appeal to a supervisor; and, (f) major rule violations and the discipline process shall 1810 Due process be documented and require the following: (1) written notice of violation prior to a hearing; 1810 Due process- Elements of due process are as follows: 1 ☒ ☐ ☐ We reviewed fourteen (14) Notification of Major Corrective Action (NOMCA) forms from CO. Review of policy and procedures, and documentation revealed compliance with this regulation. (2) accommodations provided to youth with 1810 Due process- Elements of due process disabilities, limited literacy, and English language ☒ ☐ ☐ are as follows: 2 learners; (3) hearing by a person who is not a party to the 1810 Due process- Elements of due process ☒ ☐ ☐ incident; are as follows: 3 (4) opportunity for the youth to be heard, present 1810 Due process- Elements of due process ☒ ☐ ☐ evidence and testimony; are as follows: 4 (5) provision for youth to be assisted by staff in the 1810 Due process- Elements of due process ☒ ☐ ☐ hearing process; are as follows: 5 1810 Due process- Elements of due process (6) provision for administrative review. ☒ ☐ ☐ are as follows: 7 (g) violations that result in a removal from camp or 1805 Discipline Process- Procedure commitment program, but not a return to court, will follow ☒ ☐ ☐ statement the due process provisions in subsection (e) above. 1410 MANAGEMENT OF COMMUNICABLE 1910 Management of Communicable DISEASES. Diseases The health administrator/responsible physician, in Review of policy and procedure manual cooperation with the facility administrator and the local health officer, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ revealed compliance with this regulation. procedures to address the identification, treatment, control and follow-up management of communicable diseases. The policies and procedures shall address, but not be limited to: 1910 Management of Communicable (a) Intake health screening procedures; ☒ ☐ ☐ Diseases- Procedure 1910 Management of Communicable (b) Identification of relevant symptoms; ☒ ☐ ☐ Diseases- Procedure 1910 Management of Communicable (c) Referral for medical evaluation; ☒ ☐ ☐ Diseases- Procedure 1910 Management of Communicable (d) Treatment responsibilities during detention; ☒ ☐ ☐ Diseases- Procedure 1910 Management of Communicable (e) Coordination with public and private community- ☒ ☐ ☐ Diseases- Procedure based resources for follow-up treatment; 7149 Kern PROB Camp Erwin Owen Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 38 of 43 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1910 Management of Communicable (f) Applicable reporting requirements; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ Diseases- Procedure 1910 Management of Communicable (g) Strategies for handling disease outbreaks. ☒ ☐ ☐ Diseases- Procedure The policies and procedures shall be updated as 1910 Management of Communicable necessary to reflect communicable disease priorities Diseases- Procedure ☒ ☐ ☐ identified by the local health officer and currently recommended public health interventions. 1433 REQUESTS FOR HEALTH CARE SERVICES 1933 Request for Health Care Services The health administrator, in cooperation with the facility Review of the policy and procedure manual administrator, shall develop policy and procedures to revealed compliance with this regulation. establish a daily routine for youth to convey requests for ☒ ☐ ☐ emergency and non-emergency medical, dental and It should be noted that a medical locked box behavioral/mental health care services. for youth to confidentially request medical or behavioral health services is located within each housing unit. 1480 STANDARD FACILTY CLOTHING ISSUE 2110 Clothing – Clothing Issue The youth’s personal clothing, undergarments and Review of the policy and procedure manual footwear may be substituted for the institutional clothing ☒ ☐ ☐ revealed compliance with this regulation. and footwear specified in this regulation. The facility has the primary responsibility to provide clothing and footwear. Clothing provisions shall ensure that: (a) Clothing is clean, reasonably fitted, durable, easily 2110 Clothing – Clothing Issue ☒ ☐ ☐ laundered, in good repair, and free of holes and tears. (b) The standard issue of climatically suitable clothing 2110 Clothing – Clothing Issue #2 for youth shall consist of but not be limited to: ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) Socks and serviceable footwear; 2110 Clothing – Clothing Issue (2) Outer garments; ☒ ☐ ☐ (3) New non-disposable underwear which shall 2110 Clothing – Clothing Issue ☒ ☐ ☐ remain with the youth throughout their stay, and; (4) Undergarments, that are freshly laundered and 2110 Clothing – Clothing Issue ☒ ☐ ☐ free of stains, including tee shirts and bras. (c) Clothing is laundered at the temperature required by 2110 Clothing – Laundry local ordinances for the commercial laundries and dried ☒ ☐ ☐ completely in a mechanical dryer or other laundry method approved by the local health officer. (d) Suitable clothing is issued to pregnant youth. 2110 Clothing – Clothing Issue ☒ ☐ ☐ 1482 CLOTHING EXCHANGE 2110 Clothing – Clothing Exchange The facility administrator shall develop and implement Interviews with youth and staff, as well as a written policies and site-specific procedures for the review of the policy and procedure manual, cleaning and scheduled exchange of clothing. Unless work, climatic conditions, or illness necessitates more ☒ ☐ ☐ revealed compliance with this regulation. frequent exchange, outer garments, except for footwear, shall be exchanged at least once each week. Tee shirts, bras, and underwear shall be exchanged daily; youth shall receive their own underwear back at exchange. 7149 Kern PROB Camp Erwin Owen Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 39 of 43 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1484 CONTROL OF VERMIN IN YOUTH’S 1600 Intake Procedures PERSONAL CLOTHING Procedures for dealing with Vermin and Eco- There shall be written policies and site-specific Parasite Infested Clothing 1-5 procedures developed and implemented by the facility administrator to control the contamination and/or spread ☒ ☐ ☐ Review of policy and procedure manual of vermin and ecto-parasites in all youth’s personal revealed compliance with this regulation. clothing. Infested clothing shall be cleaned or stored in a closed container so as to eradicate or stop the spread of the vermin. 1485 ISSUE OF PERSONAL CARE ITEMS 2105 Personal Care – Issuing Personal Care Items There shall be written policies and site-specific procedures developed and implemented by the facility Interviews with youth and staff, as well as a administrator for the availability of personal hygiene ☒ ☐ ☐ review of the policy and procedure manual, items. Each female youth shall be provided with sanitary revealed compliance with this regulation. napkins, panty liners and tampons as requested. Each youth to be held over 24 hours shall be provided with the following personal care items; 2105 Personal Care – Issuing Personal Care (a) Toothbrush; ☒ ☐ ☐ Items 2105 Personal Care – Issuing Personal Care (b) Toothpaste; ☒ ☐ ☐ Items 2105 Personal Care – Issuing Personal Care (c) Soap; ☒ ☐ ☐ Items 2105 Personal Care – Issuing Personal Care (d) Comb; ☒ ☐ ☐ Items 2105 Personal Care – Issuing Personal Care (e) Shaving implements; ☒ ☐ ☐ Items 2105 Personal Care – Issuing Personal Care (f) Deodorant; ☒ ☐ ☐ Items 2105 Personal Care – Issuing Personal Care (g) Lotion; ☒ ☐ ☐ Items 2105 Personal Care – Issuing Personal Care (h) Shampoo; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ Items 2105 Personal Care – Issuing Personal Care (i) Post-shower conditioning hair products. ☒ ☐ ☐ Items Youth shall not be required to share any personal care 2105 Personal Care – Issuing Personal Care items listed in items (a) through (d). Liquid soap provided Items through a common dispenser is permitted. Youth shall not share disposable razors. Double edged safety razors, electric razors, and other shaving instruments ☒ ☐ ☐ capable of breaking the skin, when shared among youth, shall be disinfected between individual uses by the method prescribed by the State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology in Sections 979 and 980, Chapter 9, Title 16, California Code of Regulations. 1486 PERSONAL HYGIENE 2105 Personal Care - Hygiene There shall be written policies and site specific Interviews with youth and staff, as well as a procedures developed and implemented by the facility review of the policy and procedure manual, administrator for showering/bathing and brushing of ☒ ☐ ☐ revealed compliance with this regulation. teeth. Youth shall be permitted to shower/bathe up on assignment to a housing unit and on a daily basis thereafter and given an opportunity to brush their teeth after each meal. 7149 Kern PROB Camp Erwin Owen Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 40 of 43 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1487 SHAVING 2105 Personal Care - Shaving Youth shall have access to a razor daily, unless their Youth can shave daily if needed. appearance must be maintained for reasons of identification in Court. All youth shall have equal ☒ ☐ ☐ Interviews with youth and staff, as well as a opportunity to shave face and body hair. The facility review of the policy and procedure manual, administrator may suspend this requirement in relation revealed compliance with this regulation. to youth who are considered to be a danger to themselves or others. 1488 HAIR CARE SERVICES 2105 Personal Care – Hair Care Hair care services shall be available in all juvenile Haircare Guidelines 1-5 facilities. Youth shall receive hair care services monthly. Equipment shall be cleaned and disinfected after each Youth are offered haircuts once per month. haircut or procedure, by a method approved by the State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology. Interviews with youth and staff, as well as a ☒ ☐ ☐ review of the policy and procedure manual, revealed compliance with this regulation. We also reviewed CO Barber invoices from January 2025 to the date of the inspection. 1500 STANDARD BEDDING AND LINEN ISSUE 2100 Personal Hygiene, Clothing, and Linen and 2115 Linen and Mattress Clean laundered, suitable bedding and linens, in good repair, shall be provided for each youth entering a living ☒ ☐ ☐ Interviews with youth and staff, as well as a area who is expected to remain overnight, shall include, review of the policy and procedure manual, but not be limited to: revealed compliance with this regulation. (a) One mattress or mattress-pillow combination which 2100 Personal Hygiene, Clothing, and Linen meets the requirements of Section 1502 of these ☒ ☐ ☐ and 2115 Linen and Mattress regulations; (b) One pillow and a pillow case unless provided for in 2100 Personal Hygiene, Clothing, and Linen (a) above; ☒ ☐ ☐ and 2115 Linen and Mattress 2100 Personal Hygiene, Clothing, and Linen (c) One mattress cover and a sheet or two sheets; ☒ ☐ ☐ and 2115 Linen and Mattress 2100 Personal Hygiene, Clothing, and Linen (d) One towel; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ and 2115 Linen and Mattress 2100 Personal Hygiene, Clothing, and Linen (e) One blanket or more, up on request ☒ ☐ ☐ and 2115 Linen and Mattress 1501 BEDDING LINEN EXCHANGE 2115 Linen and Mattress The facility administrator shall develop and implement Interviews with youth and staff, as well as a site specific written policies and procedures for the review of the policy and procedure manual, scheduled exchange of laundered bedding and linen revealed compliance with this regulation. issued to each youth housed. Washable items such as ☒ ☐ ☐ sheets, mattress covers, pillow cases and towels shall It should be noted written procedures of the be exchanged for clean replacement at least once each scheduled exchanges are posted in each week. housing unit. The covering blanket shall be cleaned or laundered once 2115 Linen and Mattress ☒ ☐ ☐ a month. 7149 Kern PROB Camp Erwin Owen Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 41 of 43 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1510 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY AND 2200 Facility Sanitation, Safety, and MAINTENANCE Maintenance The facility administrator shall develop and implement Review of the policy and procedure manual written policies and site-specific procedures for the revealed compliance with this regulation. maintenance of an acceptable level of cleanliness, repair and safety throughout the facility. The plan shall provide for a regular schedule of housekeeping tasks, ☒ ☐ ☐ equipment, including restraint devices, and physical plant maintenance and inspections to identify and correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices in a timely manner. The use of chemicals shall be done in accordance to the product label and Safety Data Sheet which may include the use of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE). 7149 Kern PROB Camp Erwin Owen Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 42 of 43 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 REVIEW OF NON-REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS GRANT FUNDING OR CODE REFERENCE YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS JUVENILE PROBATION AND CAMPS FUNDING (JPCF) (Camps Only) The programs/services identified on the JPCF Camp Eligibility Form are being provided at the facility. (Refer ☒ ☐ ☐ to the JPCF Camp Eligibility Form) 7149 Kern PROB Camp Erwin Owen Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 43 of 43 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 JUVENILE HALLS, SPECIAL PURPOSE JUVENILE HALLS AND CAMPS PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION Board of State and Community Corrections APPLICABLE TITLE 24 REGULATIONS: 4/98; 2001; 2003 BSCC Code: 7149 FACILITY NAME: Camp Erwin Owen FACILITY TYPE: Camp APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That 4/98: X 2001: 2003: OTHER: Apply): FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Craigus Thompson Sr. DATE: June 23, 2025 Comments: TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Reception/Intake Admission (JH; 1.1) Not Applicable.  Contains a weapons locker as specified in these regulations Contains a secure room for the confinement of  minors pending admission to JH Provides access to a shower  Provides a secure vault or storage space for minor's  valuables Provides telephone access to minors  Provides staff access to hot and cold running water  Locked Holding Room (1.2) The facility does not utilize locked holding rooms.  Contains a minimum of 15 square feet of floor area per minor Provides no less than 45 square feet of floor area  Contains seating to accommodate all minors as  specified in these regulations 98: Provides access to a toilet, washbasin and drinking fountain as specified in these regulations 03: Be equipped with a toilet, washbasin and drinking  fountain unless a procedure is in effect to provide access Maximizes staff visual supervision  03: Outward swinging or lateral sliding door required  Natural Light (1.3) Walkthrough inspection of the facility revealed compliance with this regulation. Visual access to natural light is provided in locked  sleeping rooms, single and double occupancy sleeping rooms, dormitories and dayrooms. 7149 Kern PROB Camp Erwin Owen Camp CI PHY 25-26 - 1 - J456 PHY 98 01 03.dot (10/03) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Corridors (1.4) Dormitory design. Corridors in living areas are at least eight feet wide. When doors are staggered or if rooms are located  only on one side, corridors may be at least six feet wide. Living Unit (JH; 1.5) Not Applicable. JH living units do not exceed 30 minors and contain  sleeping areas and plumbing fixtures, commensurate with the number of minors housed. Locked Sleeping Rooms (1.6) Not Applicable. 98: Have a toilet, wash basin and drinking fountain unless a procedure is in effect to provide other  access to these fixtures 03: Toilet, washbasin and drinking fountain required in locked sleeping rooms Single Occupancy Sleeping Rooms (1.7) Not Applicable. 98: Minimum of 63 square feet of floor area and a  clear ceiling height of eight feet 03: Minimum of 70 square feet of floor area and a clear ceiling height of eight feet 98: A door view panel is constructed of security glazing and is a maximum of 144 square inches. 01: View panel size changed to a minimum of 144  inches. 03: Outward swinging or lateral sliding door required  Double Occupancy Sleeping Rooms (1.8) Minimum of 100 square feet floor area, a clear ceiling  height of eight feet, and a minimum width of seven feet 98: A door view panel is constructed of security glazing and is a maximum of 144 square inches. 01: View panel size changed to a minimum of 144  inches 03: Outward swinging or lateral sliding door required  Dormitories (1.9) Walkthrough inspection of the facility In JHs and camps, there is a minimum of 50 square revealed compliance with this regulation. feet of floor area per minor, with a minimum dormitory  size of 200 square feet and a minimum clear ceiling height of eight feet. 7149 Kern PROB Camp Erwin Owen Camp CI PHY 25-26 - 2 - J456 PHY 98 01 03.dot (10/03) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Dayrooms (1.10) Not Applicable  JH dayrooms contain 35 square feet of floor area per minor. Dayrooms in camps and SPJHs contain 30 square Walkthrough inspection of the facility  feet of floor area per minor. revealed compliance with this regulation. All dayrooms provide access to toilets, wash basins, Walkthrough inspection of the facility drinking fountains and showers.  revealed compliance with this regulation. Physical Activity and Recreation Spaces (NA Walkthrough inspection of the facility SPJH; 1.11) revealed compliance with this regulation. 98: Facilities with a capacity of less than 41 minors have a minimum of 9,000 square feet dedicated  indoor-outdoor space. 01: Facilities with a capacity of 40 minors or less have a minimum of 9000 square feet dedicated indoor-outdoor space. 98: Facilities with a capacity of 41 to 100 minors have a minimum of 9,000 square feet dedicated indoor-outdoor space, plus a field area. The field area contains a minimum of one acre with a  minimum dimension of 100 feet. 01: Facilities with a capacity of 41-274 minors have a minimum of 225 square feet of dedicated indoor- outdoor space per minor, up to 61,650 feet. 98: Facilities with a capacity over 100 minors have a Walkthrough inspection of the facility minimum of 18,000 square feet dedicated indoor- revealed compliance with this regulation. outdoor space, plus a field area. The field area contains a minimum of one acre with a minimum dimension of 100 feet.  01: Facilities with a capacity of 275 or more minors have 61,650 square feet dedicated indoor- outdoor space, plus 145 square feet for each minor beyond 274 (up to a maximum of 87,120 square feet). 98: At least one half of the dedicated indoor-outdoor space is a paved or "like" surface.  01: Changed from one-half to one-quarter of the space A portion of the dedicated physical activity and recreation space is out-of-doors, and is equipped and  of a sufficient size to comply with Title 15, § 1371. 01: The required recreation area has no single  dimension less than 40 feet. Outdoor recreation area lighting allows for evening activities and provides security.  Academic Classrooms (NA SPJH; 1.12) Walkthrough inspection of the facility revealed compliance with this regulation.  Classrooms are designed for a maximum of 20 minors. 7149 Kern PROB Camp Erwin Owen Camp CI PHY 25-26 - 3 - J456 PHY 98 01 03.dot (10/03) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS There is a minimum of one classroom in each facility 2001: Dedicated classroom space is available for  every juvenile in the facility. The primary purpose for the academic classroom is for education. Each classroom contains a minimum of 160 square feet of floor space for the teacher's desk and work  area, and a minimum of 28 square feet floor space per minor. There is a communication system in each classroom that allows for immediate response to emergencies.  Safety Room (1.13) No safety room. The remainder of the checklist pertaining to safety rooms has been  deleted. Provides a minimum of 63 square feet of floor space and a minimum clear ceiling height of eight feet Medical Examination Room (NA SPJH; 1.14) Walkthrough inspection of the facility revealed compliance with this regulation. There is a minimum of one suitably equipped medical  examination room in every juvenile facility. The examination room provides the following: Space for routine and emergency examinations  that is used for no other purpose; Privacy for minors;  Lockable storage for medical supplies;  Not less than 144 square feet floor space with no  single dimension less than seven feet; Hot and cold running water; and,  01: Smooth, non-porous, washable surfaces.  Pharmaceutical Storage (1.15) In a medical exam room. There is lockable storage space for medical supplies  and pharmaceutical preparations as specified by Title 15 § 1438. Dining Areas (NA SPJH; 1.16) Youth at CO eat all meals within the facility dining hall. There is a minimum of 15 square feet floor space and  sufficient tables and seating for each person being Walkthrough inspection of the facility fed (including minors, staff and visitors). revealed compliance with this regulation. Dining areas do not contain toilets or showers in the same room, unless there is an appropriate visual  barrier. Visiting Space (1.17) Walkthrough inspection of the facility revealed compliance with this regulation.  Visiting space is provided. 7149 Kern PROB Camp Erwin Owen Camp CI PHY 25-26 - 4 - J456 PHY 98 01 03.dot (10/03) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Institutional Storage (1.18) Walkthrough inspection of the facility revealed compliance with this regulation. There is a minimum of 80 cubic feet of storage space per minor for institutional clothing, bedding, supplies  and activity equipment, in one or more storage rooms. Personal Storage (1.19) Walkthrough inspection of the facility revealed compliance with this regulation. Each minor has a minimum of nine cubic feet of  secure storage space for personal clothing and belongings. Safety Equipment Storage (1.20) Walkthrough inspection of the facility revealed compliance with this regulation. There is a secure area for storing safety equipment, such as fire extinguishers, self-contained breathing  apparatus, wire and bar cutters, emergency lights, etc. Janitor Closet (1.21) Walkthrough inspection of the facility revealed compliance with this regulation. There is at least one securely lockable janitorial  closet containing a mop sink and sufficient area for storing cleaning implements within the security area. Audio Monitoring System (1.22) Walkthrough inspection of the facility revealed compliance with this regulation. There is an audio monitoring system capable of actuation by the minor to alert staff in: safety rooms; locked holding rooms, locked sleeping rooms; single  and double occupancy sleeping rooms and dormitories of JHs and in locked sleeping rooms and single occupancy rooms of secure camps. Emergency Power (1.23) There is an emergency power source capable of providing minimal lighting in all living units, activity areas, corridors, stairs, and central control points, to  maintain fire and life safety, security, communications and alarm systems. The power source conforms to the requirements specified in Title 24, Part 3, Article 700, California Electrical Code (CCR). Confidential Interview Room (1.24) Walkthrough inspection of the facility revealed compliance with this regulation.  Contain a minimum of 60 square feet of floor area and provide for confidential consultation with minors There is a minimum of one suitably furnished Not Applicable.  interview room for each 30 minors in JHs. 7149 Kern PROB Camp Erwin Owen Camp CI PHY 25-26 - 5 - J456 PHY 98 01 03.dot (10/03) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS There is a minimum of one suitably furnished Walkthrough inspection of the facility interview room in each camp.  revealed compliance with this regulation. Court Holding Room for Minors (1.26) There is no court holding in this facility. The remainder of the checklist pertaining to court  holding has been deleted. Contains a minimum of 10 square feet of floor area per minor Toilets/Urinals (2.1) Walkthrough inspection of the facility revealed compliance with this regulation. Toilets are available on living units in a ratio of 1:6 in JH; 1:10 in camps; and, 1:8 in locked holding rooms.  One toilet and one urinal may be substituted for every 15 boys. Toilet areas provide modesty for the minors without mitigating staff’s ability to supervise. Wash basins (2.2) Walkthrough inspection of the facility revealed compliance with this regulation. Wash basins must provide hot and cold or tempered water and be available on living units in a ratio of 1:6  in JH; 1:10 in camps; and, 1:8 in locked sleeping rooms. Drinking Fountains (2.3) Walkthrough inspection of the facility revealed compliance with this regulation. Drinking fountains are accessible to minors and staff  in living areas and indoor-outdoor recreation areas. 01: The drinking fountain bubbler is activated by mechanical means and is at an angle that prevents waste water from flowing over the  bubbler. Showers (2.4) Walkthrough inspection of the facility revealed compliance with this regulation. Showers provide tempered water and are available  on living units at a ratio of at least one shower or It should be noted four showers are located bathtub to every six minors. within Unit each dayroom. Shower areas provide for inmate privacy without mitigating staff's ability to supervise.  Beds (2.5) Walkthrough inspection of the facility Beds are at least 30 inches wide and 76 long and are  revealed compliance with this regulation. of a pan-bottom type or constructed of concrete. Beds are at least 12 inches of the floor and spaced no less than 36 inches apart.  Lighting (2.6) Walkthrough inspection of the facility There is at least 20 foot-candles (216 1x) of revealed compliance with this regulation. illumination at desk level in locked sleeping rooms,  single and double occupancy rooms, dormitories, dayrooms and activity areas. 7149 Kern PROB Camp Erwin Owen Camp CI PHY 25-26 - 6 - J456 PHY 98 01 03.dot (10/03) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Night lighting in the above areas provides good visibility and is conducive to sleep.  Padding (2.7) There are no padded safety rooms in this Padding in safety rooms covers the floor, door and facility.  walls to a clear height of eight feet. Benches or platforms are not placed on the floor of safety rooms. Padded rooms are equipped with a tamper-resistant fire sprinkler as approved by the State Fire Marshal  (SFM). The padding is approved by the SFM and is: non- porous; at least one-half inch thick; of a unitary or laminated construction; firmly bonded to all padded  surfaces; and, is without exposed seams. Seating (2.8) Walkthrough inspection of the facility Seating is designed for the level of security. When revealed compliance with this regulation. bench seating is used, 18 inches of bench seating is  allowed for each person. Weapons Locker (2.9) Weapons lockers are located within the Weapons lockers are located outside the security facility’s Administration office. perimeter of the facility. (Personnel do not bring any  weapon into the security area.) Walkthrough inspection of the facility revealed compliance with this regulation. Lockers are equipped with individual compartments, each with their own locking device.  Assess for New Construction/Remodel or Repair: Security Glazing (2.10) (Added in 2003) Not Applicable (Note to inspector: This will typically be assessed from specifications provided at plan review.) Security glazing complies with the minimum requirements of one of the following test standards:  American Society for Testing and Materials, ASTM F 1233-98, Class III glass; California Department of Corrections, CDC 860-94d, Class C glass; or, H. P. White Laboratory, Inc., HPW-TP-0500.02, Forced Entry Level III. Design Requirements (201(c)6) Not Applicable. Design requirements as specified in Title 24, Part 1, 201(c)6 are met.  (Note to inspector: See regulation for specific requirements. Note areas of non-compliance that are applicable to the facility type and construction date in the "comments" section.) 7149 Kern PROB Camp Erwin Owen Camp CI PHY 25-26 - 7 - J456 PHY 98 01 03.dot (10/03) BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS - BIENNIAL INSPECTION JUVENILE HALLS, SPECIAL PURPOSE HALLS AND CAMPS LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION BSCC Code: 7149 FACILITY: Camp Erwin Owen TYPE: Camp RC: 125 FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Craigus Thompson Sr. DATE: June 24, 2025 ALL DIMENSIONS BASED ON CYA DATA UNLESS OTHERWISE DESIGNATED. ROOMS EACH ROOM Each FIXTURES* Unit Room Applicable # Room Total Size (L x W x H) COMMENTS or Square/Cubic Designation Type Standards Rooms RC # Feet RC T U W F S Beds Each room contains two 17' x 51' (867 sq. ft.) Durant Dorm Pre-1998 2 30 60 60 17' x 51' units with 15 beds. Dayroom Pre-1998 1 59'4" x 52' 6 5 6 2 1 3,085 sq. ft. 7 Note: 2014/2016 inspection cycle – number of showers changed from 16 to 17 to reflect field conditions. 2016/2018 inspection cycle – mirrors were added in the shower areas for better staff supervision. Dayroom Pre-1998 19'9" x 19' 375 sq. ft. Baumeister Dorm Pre-1998 2 30 60 60 23'2" x 87'5" Two rooms, each 2,026 sq. ft. ft. Dorm Pre-1998 1 5 5 5 20' x 20' Honor room. 400 sq. ft. (Irregular shape.) Dayroom Pre-1998 1 29'2" x 71'6" 2,086 sq. ft. Dayroom Pre-1998 1 30' x 41' 1 5 1 1 1 1,230 sq. ft. 0 0 4 Dayroom Pre-1998 1 14'10" x 19'8" 292 sq. ft. Comments: No changes to the facility during the 2025/2026 inspection cycle. *T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit. If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of the facility's rated capacity. 7149 Kern PROB Camp Erwin Owen Camp CI LASE 25-26 - 1 - J460 LAS JUV.dot (9/98)