Kings PROB (2025-2026 inspection cycle)

September 8, 2025 Leonard Bakker, Chief Probation Officer Kings County Probation Department 1400 W. Lacey Boulevard Hanford, CA 93230 2025-2026 COMPREHENSIVE INSPECTION, WELFARE & INSTITUTIONS CODE SECTIONS 209 & 885, KINGS COUNTY PROBATION DEPARTMENT DETENTION FACILITIES Dear Chief Bakker: The 2025-2026 Comprehensive Inspection of the Kings County Probation Department has been completed. A pre-inspection briefing was held on Monday, May 19, 2025, and the following facilities were inspected between Tuesday, August 5, 2025, and Thursday, August 7, 2025, and on Tuesday, August 12, 2025: FACILITY NAME BSCC # FACILITY TYPE The BRANCH Juvenile Detention 7172 JH The BRANCH Camp 7174 CAMP The BRANCH Secure Youth Treatment Facility 7176 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 inspection(s), 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 the following items of noncompliance with Title 15 Minimum Standards: Title 15 Section 1321. Staffing Section 1321(a) requires adequate staffing for all operations, programming, activities, and functions of the facility to occur and to ensure the safety and security of staff. Section 1321(g) requires sufficient clerical, maintenance, and support staff for the efficient management of the facility and to ensure youth supervision staff are not diverted from supervising youth. The lack of available staff impacts the delivery Leonard Bakker Chief Probation Officer Page 2 of required services, efficient management of the facility, and affects compliance with additional regulations. Title 15 Section 1361. Grievance Procedure The youth did not have free access to the grievance form as required by 1361(a). Youth had to ask for a grievance form, which was kept in a binder only accessible by staff. Title 15 Section 1371. Programs, Recreation and Exercise The program, recreation, and exercise schedule was not posted in the living units as required by 1371. Refer to the attached Procedures Checklist for detailed information. Refer to the Physical Plant Evaluation and Living Area Space Evaluation attachments for information related to Rated Capacity and Title 24 compliance. CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN (CAP) An Exit Briefing with your staff was held on Tuesday, August 12, 2025. An Initial Inspection Report (IIR) outlining items of noncompliance was provided to your staff at the Exit Briefing. Pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code section 209(d), a CAP must be provided to the BSCC for approval no later than 60 days following the notice of noncompliance in the IIR, which is October 11, 2025. Failure to submit a CAP by October 11, 2025, will result in the facility being deemed unsuitable for the confinement of youth. Upon receipt and approval of your CAP, BSCC staff will follow up with further information regarding the implementation of the corrective action plan and reinspection for compliance. Failure to correct the item/s of noncompliance within the approved timeframe following CAP approval will result in the county’s appearance before the BSCC Board for a determination of suitability. * * * Please email me at shay.molennor@bscc.ca.gov or call (916) 708-2062 if you have any questions. Sincerely, SHAY MOLENNOR Field Representative Facilities Standards and Operations Division 7172+ Kings PROB JH Camp SYTF CI LTR 25-26 Leonard Bakker Chief Probation Officer Page 3 Enclosures Cc: Presiding Judge, Kings County Juvenile Court* Chair, Juvenile Justice Commission, Kings County* Chair, Board of Supervisors, Kings County* County Administrator, Kings County* Wendi Dibble, Deputy Chief (electronic copy) Stacie Sellai, Juvenile Services Manager (electronic copy) *Copies of the inspection are available upon request or online at www.bscc.ca.gov. 7172+ Kings PROB JH Camp SYTF CI LTR 25-26 JUVENILE HALLS, SPECIAL PURPOSE JUVENILE HALLS AND CAMPS Board of State and Community Corrections PROCEDURES CHECKLIST1 BSCC Code: 7172 FACILITY NAME: Kings County The BRANCH (Behavioral Rehabilitation FACILITY TYPE: JH Academy New Chance Hub) Juvenile Detention PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Wendi Dibble, Deputy Chief; Stacie Sellai, Juvenile Services Manager; I. Ayala, Supervising Juvenile Services Officer, A. Baltodano, Juvenile Services Officer; Y. Villarreal, Juvenile Services Officer; Annalynn Escoto, Kings County Office of Education-Principal/Transition Specialist; George Lozano-Gonsalves, WellPath-Health Services Administrator, Dr. Deanna Mercado, WellPath-Mental Health Director; Faye Wilson, Kings County Jail-Food Services Manager, Vincent Uribe, Kings County- Senior Jail Cook; 2 male youth age 16, male youth age 17, male youth age 18 FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Shay Molennor DATE: August 4-7, 2025, and August 12, 2025 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1313 COUNTY INSPECTION AND EVALUATION OF Chapter 2, Section 2.3 (A)(1) Annual Facility BUILDING AND GROUNDS Inspections On an annual basis, or as otherwise required by law, each On October 1, 2024, the BSCC completed the juvenile facility administrator shall obtain a documented final opening inspection of the Kings County inspection and evaluation from the following: Juvenile Center-SB 81, Round Two, for (a) county building inspector or person designated by the compliance with Titles 15 and 24. The facility Board of Supervisors to approve building safety; is now formally named The BRANCH and ☒ ☐ ☐ houses the juvenile hall, camp, and SYTF programs. Youth were moved into the facility on December 17, 2024. The 1313 inspections contained in this document pertain to The BRANCH. Inspection Date: June 5, 2025 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. 7172 Kings PROB The BRANCH JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 1 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (b) fire authority having jurisdiction, including a fire Chapter 2, Section 2.3 (A)(2) Annual Facility clearance as required by Health and Safety Code Section Inspections 13146.1(a) and (b); As part of the opening of The BRANCH, all construction documentation, permits, and Office of the State Fire Marshal inspection reports were reviewed and a final inspection was completed to ensure the installation and ☒ ☐ ☐ materials conformed to the approved plans. All required inspections by the State Fire Marshall were completed and the facility received a Certification of Occupancy. Inspection Date: September 12, 2024 (c) local health officer, inspection in accordance with Chapter 2, Section 2.3 (A)(3) Annual Facility Health and Safety Code Section 101045; Inspections Inspection dates: Nutrition July 8, 2025 ☒ ☐ ☐ Medical/Mental Health April 18, 2025 Environmental February 10, 2025 (d) county superintendent of schools on the adequacy of Chapter 2, Section 2.3 (A)(4) Annual Facility educational services and facilities as required in Section Inspections 1370; ☒ ☐ ☐ Inspection Date: June 6, 2025 (e) juvenile court as required by Section 209 of the Chapter 2, Section 2.3 (A)(5) Annual Facility Welfare and Institutions Code; and, Inspections ☒ ☐ ☐ Inspection Date: April 28, 2025 (f) the Juvenile Justice Commission as required by Chapter 2, Section 2.3 (A)(6) Annual Facility Section 229 of the Welfare and Institutions Code or Inspections Probation Commission as required by Section 240 of the ☒ ☐ ☐ Welfare and Institutions Code. Inspection Date: July 18, 2025 1320 APPOINTMENT AND QUALIFICATIONS Chapter 3, Section 3.1 (A) Appointment and Qualifications Note: Compliance with this section is determined by receipt of the Chief Probation Officer’s certification letter A memorandum dated June 3, 2025, by Chief confirming that all elements of regulation are met. Probation Officer Leonard Bakker, addressed all elements of this regulation. (a) Appointment ☒ ☐ ☐ In each juvenile facility there shall be a superintendent, director or facility manager in charge of its program and employees. Such superintendent, director, facility manager and other employees of the facility shall be appointed by the facility administrator pursuant to applicable provisions of law. 7172 Kings PROB The BRANCH JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 2 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (b) Employee Qualifications Chapter 3, Section 3.1 (B)(1) Appointment and Each facility shall: Qualifications (1) recruit and hire employees who possess 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 Chapter 3, Section 3.1 (B)(1) Appointment and examination including tuberculosis screening test and Qualifications evaluation for immunity to contagious illnesses of ☒ ☐ ☐ childhood (i.e., diphtheria, rubeola, rubella, and mumps); (3) adhere to the minimum standards for the selection Chapter 3, Section (B)(3) Appointment and and training requirements adopted by the Board Qualifications ☒ ☐ ☐ pursuant to Section 6035 of the Penal Code; and (4) conduct a criminal records review, on each new Chapter 3, Section (B)(4-5) Appointment and employee, and psychological examination in Qualifications accordance with Section 1031 of the Government ☒ ☐ ☐ Code. (c) Contract personnel, volunteers, and other non- Chapter 1, Section 1.10 Non-Employee employees of the facility, who may be present at the Qualifications14 facility, shall have such clearance and qualifications as Chapter 3, Section 3.1 (B)(7) Appointment and may be required by law, and their presence at the facility ☒ ☐ ☐ Qualifications shall be subject to the approval and control of the facility manager. 7172 Kings PROB The BRANCH JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 3 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 1321 STAFFING Chapter 3, Section 3.2 Staffing Chapter 3, Section 3.2 (F) Staffing Each juvenile facility shall: (a) have an adequate number of personnel sufficient to The agency staffs for their JH, Camp, and carry out the overall facility operation and its SYTF, which are on the same campus. The programming, to provide for safety and security of youth combined population was 27 on the first day of and staff, and meet established standards and the inspection. regulations; Population numbers: • JH - 18 • Camp – 1 • SYTF - 8 Reviewed organizational chart, budgeted positions, current leave of absences, BRANCH Juvenile Center Shift Assignments, staff roster, and February 2025 completed staffing schedules. The agency has the following positions: • 1 Deputy Chief • 1 Juvenile Services Manager • 1 Deputy Probation Officer- Transitional Services • 5 Supervising Juvenile Services Officer • 8 Senior Juvenile Services Officer • 51 Juvenile Services Officer • 4 Support staff ☐ ☒ ☐ The facility is budgeted for 64 youth supervision and supervisory positions; currently, there are only 23 youth supervision staff available to work with youth. 15 of these budgeted positions are on leave status or light duty and are unable to work with youth. In addition, the agency has two Senior Juvenile Services Officers, 24 Juvenile Services Officers, and two support clerk positions vacant. The lack of available staff impacts the delivery of required services, efficient management of the facility, and affects compliance with additional regulations. Section 1321(a) requires adequate staffing for all operations, programming, activities, and functions of the facility to occur and to ensure the safety and security of staff. The following operations of the facility are directly impacted by a lack of staff. • Mental Health: During our interview with the Mental Health Administrator, BSCC staff were informed that the mental health clinician was not able to see youth for five (5) days due to a lack of staff. We were advised that they had to complete interruption of services documentation and are 7172 Kings PROB The BRANCH JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 4 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 currently tracking when they are unable to provide services due to a lack of staff. In addition, mental health staff advised us of overall safety and security concerns, including that their practitioners don’t feel safe with the youth based on the lack of available youth supervision staff and staff’s ability to manage youth’s behavior while they are providing mental health care. • Medical: WellPath Nurse Practitioner indicated they were recently unable to see youth until the late afternoon; the reason they were given by Probation was lack of staff. As they are only on site one day of the week, it was critical they see the youth as scheduled not to interrupt any services. • Education: The school principal advised BSCC not enough facility staff is available during school hours to assist educational staff in managing disruptive youth. The facility is out of compliance with section 1361, Grievances, and 1371, Recreation, Programs and Exercise, because grievances are not freely accessible, youth were using the forms inappropriately, and youth rip the facility schedule (as required in section 1371) off the walls; both of these situations are a result of the lack of adequate staffing. In addition to the lack of staffing addressed by facility collaborative partners, facility staff indicated a lack of staffing, primarily on the swing shift. BSCC reviewed incident reports that indicate youth-on-youth fights, youth-on- youth assaults, and youth-on-staff assaults are common occurrences. (b) ensure that no required services shall be denied Chapter 3, Section 3.2 (G) Staffing because of insufficient numbers of staff on duty absent ☒ ☐ ☐ exigent circumstances; (c) have a sufficient number of supervisory level staff to Chapter 3, Section 3.2 (A) Staffing ensure adequate supervision of all staff members; The facility currently has five of their 13 supervisory staff out on various types of leave status. In the absence of a supervisor, a ☒ ☐ ☐ juvenile services officer will be designated as a lead officer. This lack of experienced supervisory oversight has an impact on the quality of documentation and adherence to procedures. 7172 Kings PROB The BRANCH JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 5 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (d) have a clearly identified person on duty at all times Chapter 3, Section 3.2 (A) Staffing who is responsible for operations and activities and has completed the Juvenile Corrections Officer Core Course ☒ ☐ ☐ and PC 832 training; (e) have at least one staff member present on each living Chapter 3, Section 3.2 (C)(1) Staffing unit whenever there are youth in the living unit; ☒ ☐ ☐ (f) have sufficient food service personnel relative to the Chapter 3, Section 3.2 (D) Staffing number and security of living units, including staff qualified and available to: plan menus meeting nutritional Kings County Jail provides food services to the requirements of youth; provide kitchen supervision; direct facility. The jail sub-contracts with Trinity food preparation and servings; conduct related training ☒ ☐ ☐ Services Group for menus, data base, programs for culinary staff; and maintain necessary ordering, and dietitian services. Meals are records; or, a facility may serve food that meets nutritional prepared at the jail and transported to the standards prepared by an outside source; facility and served to youth by jail staff. 7172 Kings PROB The BRANCH JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 6 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (g) have sufficient administrative, clerical, recreational, Chapter 3, Section 3.2 (D) Staffing medical, dental, mental health, building maintenance, transportation, control room, facility security and other The facility’s lack of clerical, maintenance, support staff for the efficient management of the facility, recreational, and other support staff impact the and to ensure that youth supervision staff shall not be efficient management of the facility. diverted from supervising youth; and, • Efficient operation of the facility: The tracking system of youth grievances has been impacted due to a lack of supervisory or clerical staff oversight. All grievances from the month of February 2025 are missing and the tracking logs are disorganized and lacking clarity and consistency. In addition, the youth did not have free access to grievances as facility administration indicated youth use the grievance forms inappropriately, such as stuffing in toilets, resulting in the flooding of rooms. Appropriate supervision of youth with adequate staffing could mitigate the abuse of the grievance system and adequate supervisory and clerical staff could ensure appropriate auditing and storage of youth grievances. • Facility Sanitation, Safety and ☐ ☒ ☐ Maintenance: Though many parts of the facility were not remodeled as part of the SB 81 project, the areas which were remodeled are already showing signs of wear and damage. The youth have peeled the decorative paint in the living units and common spaces, leaving large sections of damage. In addition, the overall cleanliness of bathrooms, living units, common spaces, and offices are in need of attention. Facility staff along with youth are tasked with cleaning. However, due to short staffing and lack of additional support services staff, many areas of the facility are unclean. WellPath provides medical coverage 7 days a week from 6:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. After-hours on-call services are provided. WellPath provides one clinician who provides forty hours of mental health coverage Monday through Friday. These hours are split between the Juvenile Hall, commitment, and SYTF youth. After-hours and weekend on-call services are available. 7172 Kings PROB The BRANCH JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 7 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (h) assign sufficient youth supervision staff to provide Chapter 3, Section 3.2 (B) Staffing continuous wide awake supervision of youth, subject to temporary variations in staff assignments to meet special ☒ ☐ ☐ program needs. Staffing shall be in compliance with a minimum youth-staff ratio for the following facility types: (1) Juvenile Halls Chapter 3, Section 3.2 (I)(1) Staffing (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 Chapter 3, Section 3.2 (I)(2) Staffing 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 Chapter 3, Section 3.2 (I)(3) Staffing members on duty at all times, regardless of the number of youth in detention, unless an In addition to the Lead Officer, at least three arrangement has been made for backup support ☒ ☐ ☐ youth supervision staff are to be on duty at all services which allow for immediate response to times, regardless of the number of youth. emergencies; and, (D) at least one youth supervision staff member on Chapter 3, Section 3.2 (I)(4) Staffing duty who is the same gender as youth housed in ☒ ☐ ☐ the facility. (E) personnel with primary responsibility for other Chapter 3, Section 3.2 (E) Staffing 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 The facility is not a Special Purpose Juvenile (A) during hours that youth are awake, one wide- Hall. 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 The facility is not a Camp. (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; 7172 Kings PROB The BRANCH JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 8 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (B) during the hours that youth are confined to their room for the purpose of sleeping, one wide-awake youth supervision staff member on duty for each 30 ☐ ☐ ☒ youth present in the facility; (C) at least two wide-awake youth supervision staff members on duty at all times, regardless of the number of youth in residence, unless arrangements have been made for backup support ☐ ☐ ☒ services which allow for immediate response to emergencies; (D) at least one youth supervision staff member on duty who is the same gender as youth housed in ☐ ☐ ☒ the facility; (E) in addition to the minimum staff to youth ratio required in (h)(3)(A)-(B), consideration shall be given to the size, design, and location of the camp; types of youth committed to the camp; and the ☐ ☐ ☒ function of the camp in determining the level of supervision necessary to maintain the safety and welfare of youth and staff; (F) personnel with primary responsibility for other duties such as administration, supervision of personnel, academic or trade instruction, clerical, ☐ ☐ ☒ farm, forestry, kitchen or maintenance shall not be classified as youth supervision staff positions. 1322 YOUTH SUPERVISION STAFF ORIENTATION Chapter 3, Section 3.3 Youth Supervision, AND TRAINING Staff Orientation and Training Section 3.3 (A)(2) Program Staff Orientation (a) Prior to assuming any responsibilities each youth Attachment 4102-A Staff Orientation/Training supervision staff member shall be properly oriented to Checklist their duties, including: ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) youth supervision duties; A memorandum dated June 3, 2025, by Chief Probation Officer Leonard Bakker, addressed all elements of this regulation. (2) scope of decisions they shall make; Section 3.3 (A)(2) Program Staff Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ (3) the identity of their supervisor; Section 3.3 (A)(3) Program Staff Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ (4) the identity of persons who are responsible to Section 3.3 (A)(3) Program Staff Orientation them; ☒ ☐ ☐ (5) persons to contact for decisions that are beyond Section 3.3 (A)(1) Program Staff Orientation their responsibility; and ☒ ☐ ☐ (6) ethical responsibilities. Section 3.3 (A)(12) Program Staff Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ 7172 Kings PROB The BRANCH JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 9 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (b) Prior to assuming any responsibility for the supervision Chapter 3, Section 3.3 (A) Youth Supervision, of youth, each youth supervision staff member shall Staff Orientation and Training receive a minimum of 40 hours of facility-specific Chapter 3, Section 3.3 (D) Youth Supervision, orientation, including: Staff Orientation and Training (1) individual and group supervision techniques; Section 3.3 (A)(1) Program In-House Training The facility assigns a Field Training Officer (FTO) to train new employees. The FTO ☒ ☐ ☐ utilizes the Staff Orientation/Training Checklist to ensure competency. Reviewed completed training packets for eight new staff signed by the FTO and Youth Services Officer. During the inspection, BSCC staff observed three new Youth Services Officer with their assigned FTO receiving the required facility-specific orientation. (2) regulations and policies relating to discipline and Section 3.3 (A)(31) Program In-House rights of youth pursuant to law and the provisions of Training ☒ ☐ ☐ this chapter; Section 3.3 (A)(29) Program In-House (3) basic health, sanitation and safety measures; ☒ ☐ ☐ Training (4) suicide prevention and response to suicide Section 3.3 (A)(27) Program In-House attempts ☒ ☐ ☐ Training (5) policies regarding use of force, de-escalation Section 3.3 (A)(32) Program In-House techniques, chemical agents, mechanical and Training ☒ ☐ ☐ physical restraints; (6) review of policies and procedures referencing Section 3.3 (A)(33) Program In-House trauma and trauma-informed approaches; ☒ ☐ ☐ Training Section 3.3 (A)(16) Program In-House (7) procedures to follow in the event of emergencies; ☒ ☐ ☐ Training (8) routine security measures, including facility Section 3.3 (A)(14), (19) Program In-House perimeter and grounds; ☒ ☐ ☐ Training (9) crisis intervention and mental health referrals to Section 3.3 (A)(28) Program In-House mental health services; ☒ ☐ ☐ Training Section 3.3 (A)(26) Program In-House (10) documentation; and ☒ ☐ ☐ Training Section 3.3 (A)(34) Program In-House (11) fire/life safety training ☒ ☐ ☐ Training (c) Prior to assuming sole supervision of youth, each Chapter 3, Section 3.3 (A) Youth Supervision, youth supervision staff member shall successfully Staff Orientation and Training complete the requirements of the Juvenile Corrections Officer Core Course pursuant to Penal Code Section ☒ ☐ ☐ A memorandum dated June 3, 2025, by Chief 6035. Probation Officer Leonard Bakker, confirmed compliance with this regulation. (d) Prior to exercising the powers of a peace officer youth Chapter 3, Section 3.3 (A) Youth Supervision, supervision staff shall successfully complete training Staff Orientation and Training pursuant to Section 830 et seq. of the Penal Code. ☒ ☐ ☐ A memorandum dated June 3, 2025, by Chief Probation Officer Leonard Bakker, confirmed compliance with this regulation. 7172 Kings PROB The BRANCH JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 10 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1323 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY Chapter 3, Section 3.2 (B) Staffing Whenever there is a youth in a juvenile facility, there shall Youth supervision staff receive Fire and Life be at least one wide awake person on duty at all times Safety training through CORE. The who meets the training standards established by the ☒ ☐ ☐ memorandum as to staff training, dated June Board for general fire and life safety which relate 3, 2025, by Chief Probation Officer Leonard specifically to the facility. Bakker, confirmed compliance with this regulation. 1324 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL Policy 3.4 Policy and Procedure Manual All facility administrators shall develop, publish, and The BRANCH policy and procedure manual implement a manual of written policies and procedures was completed and reviewed by staff in that address, at a minimum, all regulations that are December 2024, prior to the opening of the applicable to the facility. Such a manual shall be made facility. The policy and procedure manual is available to all employees, reviewed by all employees, available in electronic and hard copy format. A and shall be administratively reviewed at a minimum hard copy version is available in the Control every two years, and updated, as necessary. Those unit. Any modifications that are made are records relating to the standards and requirements set provided to the staff via an email. Discussed forth in these regulations shall be accessible to the Board ☒ ☐ ☐ with facility administration, ensuring staff sign on request. an acknowledgement of any updates made to The manual shall include: policy and procedure. In addition, the Division Director was provided with assistance and recommendations to enhance their policies and procedures to address consistency, clarity, and best practices. These recommendations included strengthening language as to trauma-informed, cultural- and gender-responsive approaches. (a) table of organization, including channels of Policy 1.2 Organizational Structure communications and a description of job classifications; ☒ ☐ ☐ (b) responsibility of the probation department, purpose of Policy 1.3 Reporting Responsibilities 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; Chapter 3, Section 3.10 Employee ☒ ☐ ☐ Responsibilities (d) initial orientation and training program for employees; Chapter 3, Section 3.3 (A) Youth Supervision, Staff Orientation and Training ☒ ☐ ☐ Attachment 4102-A Staff Orientation/Training Checklist (e) initial orientation, including safety and security issues Chapter 3, Section 3.3 (E) Youth Supervision, and anti-discrimination policies, for support staff, contract Staff Orientation and Training employees, school, mental/behavioral health and medical Attachment 4102-B Contract Employee staff, program providers and volunteers; Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ Reviewed signed orientation documents for volunteers, support staff, and collaborative providers. Recommended the facility update their documents to clarify their non- discrimination policy. (f) maintenance of record-keeping, statistics and Chapter 5, Section 5.18 Communications communication system to ensure: ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) efficient operation of the juvenile facility; (2) legal and proper care of youth; Chapter 5, Section 5.18 Communications ☒ ☐ ☐ 7172 Kings PROB The BRANCH JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 11 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (3) maintenance of individual youth's records; Chapter 5, Section 5.18 Communications ☒ ☐ ☐ (4) supply of information to the juvenile court and Chapter 5, Section 5.18 Communications those authorized by the court or by the law; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ (5) release of information regarding youth. Chapter 5, Section 5.18 Communications ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 3, Section 3.10 Employees’ Ethical (g) ethical responsibilities; ☒ ☐ ☐ Responsibilities Chapter 3, Section 3.10 (F) Employee (h) trauma-informed approaches; ☒ ☐ ☐ Conduct and Expectations-Juvenile Center Chapter 3, Section 3.10 (F) Employee (i) culturally responsive approaches; ☒ ☐ ☐ Conduct and Expectations-Juvenile Center Chapter 3, Section 3.10 (F) Employee (j) gender responsive approaches; ☒ ☐ ☐ Conduct and Expectations-Juvenile Center (k) a non-discrimination provision that provides that all Chapter 3, Section 3.10 Employee Conduct youth within the facility shall have fair and equal access to and Expectations-Juvenile Center (E) 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 Chapter 5, Section 5.12 (D)(10) Use of Force chemical agents related security devices, and weapons Options and Protocol ☒ ☐ ☐ and ammunition, where applicable; (m) establishment of procedures for collection of Medi- Chapter 5, Section 5.3 (B)(6) Release Cal eligibility information and enrollment of eligible youth; Procedures and, ☒ ☐ ☐ Attachment 4108-C Medi-Cal Application Transmittal Information Form (n) establishment of a policy that prohibits all forms of Chapter 13, Section 13.14 Compliance with 28 sexual abuse, sexual assault and sexual harassment. C.F.R. 115.16 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 Chapter 3 Fire Safety Plan The facility administrator shall consult with the local fire A Juvenile Services Officer is appointed to act department having jurisdiction over the facility, or with the as the facility’s Safety Officer. 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 Chapter 3, Section 3.5 (3) Fire Safety Plan with two-year retention of the inspection record; Reviewed fire and life safety inspections from ☒ ☐ ☐ January through July 2025. The inspections include an audit or testing of alarms, fire extinguishers, AED, and first aid kits. 7172 Kings PROB The BRANCH JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 12 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and Chapter 2, Section 2.3 (A)(1) Annual Facility Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b); Inspections ☒ ☐ ☐ The facility received all required fire prevention inspections and a Certification of Occupancy on September 12, 2024. (d) an evacuation plan; Chapter 3, Section 3.7 (G) Fire Reviewed Fire Evacuation Plan and ☒ ☐ ☐ corresponding maps of the facility. Evacuation plans are posted throughout the facility. (e) documented fire drills not less than quarterly; Chapter 3, Section 3.5 (5) Fire Safety Plan The Safety Officer is to conduct fire drills ☒ ☐ ☐ monthly. Reviewed fire drills conducted from January through July 2025. (f) a written plan for the emergency housing of youth in Chapter 3, Section 3.5 (A)(9) Fire the case of fire; and, Youth are to be evacuated into housing units not affected by the fire. If the entire facility is ☒ ☐ ☐ impacted, youth are to be evacuated to surrounding counties per a MOA amongst Chief Probation Officers, effective February 7, 2025. (g) development of a fire suppression pre-plan in Chapter 3, Section 3.5 (A)(1) Fire Safety Plan cooperation with the local fire department. The Juvenile Services Manager is responsible for arranging an annual fire prevention ☒ ☐ ☐ inspection. The fire pre-suppression plan is to be reviewed annually with the City of Hanford Fire Department. 1326 SECURITY REVIEW Chapter 3, Section 3.6 Security Review Each facility administrator shall develop policies and A memorandum dated July 3, 2025, by procedures to annually review, evaluate, and document Juvenile Services Manager Stacie Sellai, security of the facility. The review and evaluation shall ☒ ☐ ☐ addressed areas of concern and actions taken include internal and external security, including, but not to enhance the overall safety and security of limited to, key control, equipment, and staff training. the facility. 1327 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES Chapter 3, Section 3.7 Emergency Procedures The facility administrator shall develop facility-specific Chapter 3, Section 3.7 (E) Escape policies and procedures for emergencies that shall Chapter 3, Section 3.7 (J) Hostage Situation include, but not be limited to: ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 3, Section 3.7 (H) Bomb Threat (a) escape, disturbances, and the taking of hostages; Chapter 1, Section 1.7 Emergency Communication System Chapter 3, Section 3.7 Emergency (b) civil disturbance, active shooter and terrorist attack; Operations-Major Event-Civil Disturbances, ☒ ☐ ☐ Active Shooter/Terrorist Attack Chapter 3, Section 3.7 (G) Fire (c) fire and natural disasters; ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 3, Section 3.7 (I) Earthquakes Chapter 3, Section 3.7 Emergency (d) periodic testing of emergency equipment; Procedures-Location of Emergency ☒ ☐ ☐ Equipment (C) 7172 Kings PROB The BRANCH JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 13 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 Chapter 3, Section 3.7 Major Event- Evacuation of Site (C) (e) emergency evacuation of the facility; and ☒ ☐ ☐ Attachment 4117-A Attachment 4117-C Chapter 3, Section 3.7 Emergency Procedures A memorandum dated July 3, 2025 by Juvenile Services Manager, Stacie Sellai, (f) a program to provide all youth supervision staff with addressed annual facility safety and an annual review of emergency procedures. ☒ ☐ ☐ emergency procedure reviews. Periodic in- service training on how to respond to emergencies is to be conducted periodically throughout the year. The facility has quarterly safety meetings for staff to address any safety issues or concerns. 1328 SAFETY CHECKS Chapter 3, Section 3.8 Safety Checks The facility administrator shall develop and implement The facility records their safety checks in a policy and procedures that provide for direct visual spiral-bound notebook which also records observation of youth at a minimum of every 15 minutes, movement and activities occurring in the unit. at random or varied intervals during hours when youth Reviewed notebooks encompassing dates are asleep or when youth are in their rooms, confined in from December 2024 through May 2025. The holding cells or confined to their bed in a dormitory. majority of safety checks on the night shifts Supervision is not replaced, but may be supplemented occurred between 14- or 15-minute intervals, by, an audio/visual electronic surveillance system though random checks occurred at intervals designed to detect overt, aggressive or assaultive ☒ ☐ ☐ throughout the other two shifts. BSCC staff behavior and to summon aid in emergencies. All safety recommended that facility supervisors be checks shall be documented with the actual time the required in policy and procedure to audit these check is completed. notebooks regularly to ensure safety checks are random and varied and holding staff to a standard of legible entries as it was difficult to clearly identify safety checks from the multiple other entries. It is further recommended the facility separate the safety checks from all the notes of activities occurring in the unit. 7172 Kings PROB The BRANCH JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 14 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1329 SUICIDE PREVENTION PLAN Chapter 3, Section 3.9 Suicide Prevention Program The facility administrator, in collaboration with the healthcare and behavioral/mental health administrators, Reviewed 12 incident reports for youth at risk shall plan and implement written policies and of suicide. Several of the reports pertained to procedures which delineate a Suicide Prevention Plan. youth making suicidal statements after The plan shall consider the needs of youth experiencing receiving notices of discipline due to rule past or current trauma. Suicide prevention responses violations. The youth were promptly seen by shall be respectful and in the least invasive manner WellPath and cleared of watch. Reviewed consistent with the level of suicide risk. The plan shall three incidents in which the youth were acutely include the following elements: suicidal and facility and WellPath medical and mental health worked collaboratively to ☒ ☐ ☐ address the youth’s needs. The documentation reviewed consisted of incident reports, Mental Health Suicide Watch Custody Notifications, and Observation Logs. Facility administration and WellPath Medical and Mental Health Administration continue to meet weekly to review responses to youth placed on suicide watch. BSCC staff encouraged continuation of these meetings as responses to suicidal youth and follow-up procedures have improved but continue to need refinement. (a) Suicide prevention training as required in Section Chapter 3, Section 3.9 Suicide Prevention 1322, Youth Supervision Staff Orientation, and Training Training and the Juvenile Corrections Officer Core Course. WellPath Medical and Mental Health provide ☒ ☐ ☐ annual suicide prevention training for facility staff annually. The next training will occur in September 2025. (b) Screening, Identification Assessment and Chapter 3, Section 3.9 Screenings, Precautionary Protocols Identification, Assessment and Precautionary (1) All youth shall be screened for risk of suicide at ☒ ☐ ☐ Protocols intake and as needed during detention. (2) All youth supervision staff who perform intake Chapter 3, Section 3.9 (a) Screenings, processes shall be trained in screening youth for risk Identification, Assessment and Precautionary ☒ ☐ ☐ of suicide. Protocols (3) All youth who have been identified during the Chapter 3, Section 3.9 (b) Screenings, intake screening process to be at risk of suicide shall Identification, Assessment and Precautionary be referred to behavioral/mental health staff for a Protocols suicide risk assessment. ☒ ☐ ☐ Youth identified as a suicide risk are to be immediately referred to WellPath medical and mental health. (4) Precautionary protocols shall be developed to Chapter 3, Section 3.9 (d) Screenings, ensure the youth’s safety pending the Identification, Assessment and Precautionary ☒ ☐ ☐ behavioral/mental health assessment. Protocols (c) Referral process to behavioral/mental health staff for Chapter 3, Section 3.9 Referral Process to assessment and/or services. Behavioral/Mental Health for Assessment and ☒ ☐ ☐ Services 7172 Kings PROB The BRANCH JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 15 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (d) Procedures for monitoring of youth identified at risk Chapter 3, Section 3.9 Procedures for for suicide. Monitoring Youth Identified at Risk of Suicide The facility has protocols for monitoring of youth on suicide watch. Youth will be placed ☒ ☐ ☐ on Constant Watch or Staggered Watch, consisting of 10-minute safety checks. In addition, youth may be placed on Post-Watch Follow-Up with the supervision determined by WellPath. (e) Safety Interventions Chapter 3, Section 3.9 Procedures for (1) Procedures to address intervention protocols for Monitoring Youth Identified at Risk of Suicide youth identified at risk for suicide which may ☒ ☐ ☐ include, but are not limited to: (A) Housing consideration (B) Treatment strategies including trauma- Chapter 3, Section 3.9 Safety Interventions informed approaches ☒ ☐ ☐ (2) Procedures to instruct youth supervision staff how Chapter 3, Section 3.9 Safety Interventions to respond to youth who exhibit suicidal behaviors. ☒ ☐ ☐ (f) Communication Chapter 3, Section 3.9 (c) Screenings, (1) The intake process shall include communication Identification, Assessment and Precautionary with the arresting officer and family guardians Protocols regarding the youth’s past or present suicidal ideations, behaviors or attempts. Reviewed Intake Check-Off Lists in which staff ☒ ☐ ☐ document communication with the arresting officer and parent/guardians. The documents reviewed affirm facility staff are filling out the information required consistently and completely. (2) Procedures for clear and current information Chapter 3, Section 3.9 Communication sharing about youth at risk for suicide with youth supervision, healthcare, and behavioral/mental ☒ ☐ ☐ health staff. (g) Debriefing of Critical Incidents Related to Suicides or Chapter 3, Section 3.9 Critical Incident Attempts Debriefing (1) Process for administrative review of the ☒ ☐ ☐ circumstances and responses proceeding, during and after the critical incident. Chapter 3, Section 3.9 Critical Incident (2) Process for a debriefing event with affected staff. ☒ ☐ ☐ Debriefing (3) Process for a debriefing event with affected youth. Chapter 3, Section 3.9 Critical Incident ☒ ☐ ☐ Debriefing (h) Documentation Chapter 3, Section 3.9 Documentation (1) Documentation processes shall be developed to ☒ ☐ ☐ ensure compliance with this regulation Youth identified at risk for suicide shall not be denied the Chapter 3, Section 3.9 Referral Process to opportunity to participate in facility programs, services Behavioral/Mental Health for Assessment and and activities which are available to other non-suicidal Services 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. 7172 Kings PROB The BRANCH JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 16 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1340 REPORTING OF LEGAL ACTIONS Chapter 4, Section 4.1 Reporting of Legal Actions Each facility shall submit to the Board a letter of notification on each legal action, pertaining to conditions ☒ ☐ ☐ As of the date of this inspection, the facility has of confinement, filed against persons or legal entities no legal action as it pertains to this regulation. responsible for juvenile facility operation. 1341 DEATH AND SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY Chapter 4, Section 4.2 Death and Serious OF A YOUTH WHILE DETAINED Illness or Injury (1) Death of a Youth. (a) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health administrator and the behavioral/mental health director, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures in the event of the death of a youth while detained, which include notifications 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. (b) The health administrator, in cooperation with the Chapter 4, Section 4.2 (F) Death and Serious facility administrator, shall develop written policies Illness or Injury 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 Chapter 4, Section 4.2 (F) Death and Serious the Board a copy of the report submitted to the Illness or Injury Attorney General under Government Code Section Chapter 3, Section 3.7 Emergency ☒ ☐ ☐ 12525. A copy of the report shall be submitted to the Procedures (K)(7) Death or Serious Illness or Board within 10 calendar days after the death. Injury to a Youth (d) Upon receipt of a report of the death of a youth Facility administration is aware of this aspect from the administrator, the Board may within 30 of the regulation. calendar days inspect and evaluate the juvenile facility, jail, lockup or court holding facility pursuant to ☒ ☐ ☐ 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. Chapter 3, Section 3.7 Emergency (a) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Procedures (K) Death or Serious Illness or health administrator, shall develop written policies Injury to a Youth 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 Chapter 4, Section 4.3 Population Accounting Each juvenile facility shall submit required population The facility submits monthly reports to BSCC and profile survey reports to the Board within 10 working ☒ ☐ ☐ as required. days after the end of each reporting period, in a format to be provided by the Board. 7172 Kings PROB The BRANCH JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 17 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1343 JUVENILE FACILITY CAPACITY (EXCERPT) Chapter 4, Section 4.4 Juvenile Facility Capacity When the number of youth detained in a living unit of a juvenile facility exceeds its rated capacity for more than ☒ ☐ ☐ 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 Chapter 5, Section 5.2 New Admissions Processing and Screening The facility administrator shall develop and implement written policies and procedures for admittance of youth The facility utilizes the Detention Risk that emphasize respectful and humane engagement Assessment Instrument (DRAI) to determine if with youth, and reflect that the admission process may the youth should be released or detained. be traumatic to youth who may have already experienced trauma. Policies shall be trauma-informed, Reviewed files of 10 recently admitted youth to culturally relevant, and responsive to the language and determine compliance with this regulation. The literacy needs of youth. In addition to the requirements ☒ ☐ ☐ admittance documentation contained in the of Sections 1324 and 1430 of these regulations: files consisted of intake checklists, booking sheets, Victim Vulnerability Assessments, Risk Assessments, youth/gang classification forms, medical screenings, rules of conduct acknowledgments, PREA notices, property receipts, daily programming contract, and phone rights. (a) the admittance process shall include: Chapter 5, Section 5.2 (A)(1) New Admissions (1) Access to two free phone calls within one hour of Unit Processing admittance in accordance with the provisions of ☒ ☐ ☐ Welfare and Institution Code Section 627; The youth’s telephone calls are documented on Phone Rights form. Chapter 5, Section 5.2 (A)(2) New Admissions Unit Processing (2) Offer of a shower; The youth’s acceptance or refusal of a shower ☒ ☐ ☐ is documented on the Intake Check Off List. BSCC staff interviewed youth who indicated they were offered a shower upon admission. Chapter 5, Section 5.2 (A)(3) New Admissions Unit Processing (3) Documented secure storage of personal belongings; ☒ ☐ ☐ The securing of the youth’s property is documented on the Intake Check Off List and Receipt of Property Stored form. Chapter 5, Section 5.2 (A)(4) New Admissions Unit Processing (4) Offer of food upon arrival; The youth’s acceptance or refusal of food is ☒ ☐ ☐ documented on the Intake Check Off List. BSCC staff interviewed youth who indicated they were offered food upon admission. Chapter 5, Section 5.2 Intake/Booking (5) Screening for physical and behavioral health and Assessment safety issues, intellectual or developmental ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 5, Section 5.2 (A)(5) New Admissions disabilities; Unit Processing (6) Screening for physical and developmental Chapter 5, Section 5.2 (A)(1),(3) disabilities in accordance with Sections 1329, 1413, Intake/Booking Assessment ☒ ☐ ☐ and 1430 of these regulations; 7172 Kings PROB The BRANCH JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 18 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (7) Contact with Regional Center for the Chapter 5, Section 5.2 (A)(7) New Admissions Developmentally Disabled for youth that are Unit Processing suspected of or identified as having a ☒ ☐ ☐ developmental disability, pursuant to Section 1413; and, Chapter 5, Section 5.2 (A)(10) New (8) Procedures consistent with Section 1352.5. ☒ ☐ ☐ Admissions Unit Processing (b) juvenile hall administrators shall establish written Chapter 5, Section 5.2 (A)(6) New Admissions criteria for detention that considers the least restrictive Unit Processing environment. ☒ ☐ ☐ The facility utilizes the Detention Risk Assessment Instrument (DRAI) to screen youth for admittance into the facility. (c) juvenile camps and post-dispositional programs in Chapter 5, Section 5.2 (A)(9) New Admissions juvenile halls shall develop policies and procedures that Unit Processing advise the youth of the estimated length of stay, inform them of program guidelines and provide written ☒ ☐ ☐ The Juvenile Services Officer will advise screening criteria for inclusion and exclusion from the committed youth an estimated length of their program. stay. (d) juvenile halls shall develop policies and procedures Chapter 5, Section 5.2 (A)(9) New Admissions that advise any committed youth of the estimated length Unit Processing of his/her stay. Youth detained will be advised of their court ☒ ☐ ☐ date. The Juvenile Services Officer will advise committed youth an estimated length of their stay. 1350.5 SCREENING FOR THE RISK OF SEXUAL Chapter 5, Section 5.2 (A)(6) New Admissions ABUSE Unit Processing Attachment 4130-F Victim Vulnerability The facility administrator shall develop and implement Assessment Instrument written policies and procedures to reduce the risk of sexual abuse by or upon youth. The policy shall require ☒ ☐ ☐ Reviewed 10 admittance packets which facility staff to assess each youth within 72 hours of included Victim Vulnerability Assessments and admission based on the following information: Risk Assessments, which screen for the risk of (a) Prior sexual victimization or abusiveness; sexual abuse. (b) Gender nonconforming appearance or manner; or Chapter 5, Section 5.2 (A)(6) New Admissions identification as lesbian, gay or bisexual, transgender, Unit Processing queer or intersex, and whether the youth may, therefore, ☒ ☐ ☐ be vulnerable to sexual abuse; Chapter 5, Section 5.2 (A)(6) New Admissions (c) Current charges and offense history; ☒ ☐ ☐ Unit Processing Chapter 5, Section 5.2 (A)(6) New Admissions (d) Age; ☒ ☐ ☐ Unit Processing Chapter 5, Section 5.2 (A)(6) New Admissions (e) Level of emotional and cognitive development; ☒ ☐ ☐ Unit Processing Chapter 5, Section 5.2 (A)(6) New Admissions (f) Physical size and stature; ☒ ☐ ☐ Unit Processing Chapter 5, Section 5.2 (A)(6) New Admissions (g) Mental illness or mental disabilities; ☒ ☐ ☐ Unit Processing Chapter 5, Section 5.2 (A)(6) New Admissions (h) Intellectual or developmental disabilities; ☒ ☐ ☐ Unit Processing Chapter 5, Section 5.2 (A)(6) New Admissions (i) Physical disabilities; ☒ ☐ ☐ Unit Processing 7172 Kings PROB The BRANCH JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 19 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 Chapter 5, Section 5.2 (A)(6) New Admissions (j) The youth’s perception of vulnerability; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ Unit Processing (k) Any other specific information about the individual Chapter 5, Section 5.2 (A)(6) New Admissions youth that may indicate heightened needs for Unit Processing supervision, additional safety precautions, or separation ☒ ☐ ☐ from certain other youth. Staff shall ascertain this information through Chapter 5, Section 5.2 (C) Intake/Booking conversations with the youth during the admittance Assessment 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 Chapter 5, Section 5.2 (A)(11) New controls on the dissemination of information within the Admissions Unit Processing 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 Chapter 5, Section 5.3 Release The facility administrator shall develop and implement Reviewed 10 release packets which included written policies and procedures for release of youth from ☒ ☐ ☐ Release Agreements and documentation of custody which provide for: release of property back to the youth. (a) verification of identity/release papers; Chapter 5, Section 5.3 (B) Release ☒ ☐ ☐ (b) return of personal clothing and valuables; Chapter 5, Section 5.3 (B)(9) Release ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) notification to the youth's parents or guardian; Chapter 5, Section 5.3 (B)(5) Release ☒ ☐ ☐ (d) notification to the facility health care provider in Chapter 5, Section 5.3 (B)(5) Release accordance with Sections 1408 and 1437 of these regulations, for coordination with outside agencies; and, Medical staff interviewed articulated that facility staff will provide release notification. An ☒ ☐ ☐ email is also sent to notify of any youth who are released. Medical staff also participate in re-entry meetings for committed youth. Chapter 5, Section 5.3 (B)(7) Release Education staff interviewed informed probation (e) notification of school staff; ☒ ☐ ☐ staff will notify of releases. Education staff also participate in re-entry meetings for committed youth. Chapter 5, Section 5.3 (B)(7) Release Mental Health staff interviewed articulated that facility staff will provide release notification. An (f) notification of facility mental health personnel. ☒ ☐ ☐ email is also sent to notify of any youth who are released. Mental health staff also participate in re-entry meetings for committed youth. 7172 Kings PROB The BRANCH JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 20 of 51 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 Chapter 5, Section 5.3 (C) Release policies and procedures for post-disposition youth to coordinate the provision of transitional and reentry Within 30 days of release from custody, a re- services including, but not limited to, medical and entry meeting will be scheduled by the behavioral health, education, probation supervision and Transitional Deputy Probation Officer. These ☐ community-based services. ☒ ☐ meetings are attended by the youth, parents/guardians, assigned Deputy Probation Officer, Juvenile Services Officer, school, medical and mental health staff, and other involved collaborative partners. The facility administrator shall develop and implement Chapter 5.15 Searches written policies and procedures for the furlough of youth from custody. The facility’s policies address searches for youth returning on furlough. BSCC staff ☒ ☐ ☐ recommended further clarification on policies and procedures pertaining to the furlough of youth. 1352 CLASSIFICATION Chapter 5, Section 5.5 Classification The facility administrator shall develop and implement Reviewed files of 10 recently admitted youth to written policies and procedures on classification of youth determine compliance with this regulation. for the purpose of determining housing placement in the ☒ ☐ ☐ Admission documentation, assessments, and facility. screenings assist the facility in determining Such procedures shall: classification decisions. (a) provide for the safety of the youth, other youth, facility Chapter 5, Section 5.5 Classification 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 Chapter 5, Section 5.5 Classification the facility; ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) provide that a youth shall be classified upon Chapter 5, Section 5.5 (A) Classification 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 Chapter 5, Section 5.5 Classification provisions that consider the level of supervision and the youth's behavior while in custody; and, The Juvenile Services Manager indicated they review security classifications approximately every 30 days and make notations in the Spillman System if changes were made. In ☒ ☐ ☐ addition, the Room Assignment Log is provided to facility staff on a daily basis, noting other classification information and decisions. Recommended the facility also review classifications as part of their weekly meeting held with medical and mental health. 7172 Kings PROB The BRANCH JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 21 of 51 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 Chapter 5, Section 5.5 Classification 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, Chapter 5, Section 5.5 Classification transgender, questioning or intersex identification or status as an indicator of likelihood of being sexually ☒ ☐ ☐ abusive. 1352.5 TRANSGENDER AND INTERSEX YOUTH. Chapter 5, Section 5.2 (A)(10) New Admissions Unit Processing The facility administrator shall develop written policies Chapter 5, Section 5.6 Transgender and and procedures ensuring respectful and equitable Intersex Youth treatment of transgender and intersex youth. The policies shall provide that: ☒ ☐ ☐ Compliance is based upon a review of policy and procedure, as the facility has not had any transgender or intersex youth admitted during this inspection cycle. (a) Facility staff shall respect every youth’s gender Chapter 5, Section 5.2 (A)(10) New identity and shall refer to the youth by the youth’s Admissions Unit Processing preferred name and gender pronoun, regardless of the Chapter 5, Section 5.6 (1) Transgender and youth’s legal name. Facilities may prohibit the use of Intersex Youth 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 Chapter 5, Section 5.2 (A)(10) New themselves in a manner consistent with their gender Admissions Unit Processing identity and shall provide youth with the institution’s Chapter 5, Section 5.6 (2)Transgender and ☒ ☐ ☐ clothing and undergarments consistent with their gender Intersex Youth identity. (c) Facility staff shall house youth in the unit or room that Chapter 5, Section 5.2 (A)(10) New best meets their individual needs and promotes their Admissions Unit Processing safety and well-being. Staff may not automatically house Chapter 5, Section 5.6 (3) Transgender and youth according to their external anatomy and shall Intersex Youth 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 Chapter 5, Section 5.2 (A)(10) New and intersex youth have access to medical and Admissions Unit Processing behavioral health providers qualified to provide care and ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 5, Section 5.6 (4) Transgender and treatment to transgender and intersex youth. Intersex Youth (e) Consistent with the facility’s reasonable and Chapter 5, Section 5.6 (5) Transgender and necessary security considerations and physical plant, Intersex Youth facility staff shall make every effort to ensure the safety and privacy of transgender and intersex youth when the ☒ ☐ ☐ youth are using the bathroom or shower, or dressing or undressing. 7172 Kings PROB The BRANCH JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 22 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 Facility staff shall not conduct physical searches of any Chapter 5, Section 5.6 (6) Transgender and youth for the purpose of determining the youth’s Intersex Youth anatomical sex. Whenever feasible, the facility shall ☒ ☐ ☐ respect the youth’s preference regarding the gender of the staff member who conducts any search of the youth. 1353 ORIENTATION Chapter 5, Section 5.7 Orientation of Youth Attachment 4108-D The facility administrator shall develop and implement written policies and procedures to orient a youth prior to Reviewed the Youth Orientation Handbook placement in a living area. Both written and verbal and admission forms which assist in information shall be provided and supplemented with orientating the youth to the facility. These video orientation if feasible. Provision shall be made to forms include PREA, Rules of Conduct, and provide accessible orientation information to all detained Daily Programming acknowledgements. In youth including those with disabilities, limited literacy, or addition, BSCC staff interviewed youth about English language learners. orientation procedures and it was apparent Orientation shall include information that addresses: that the orientation process for youth needs to ☒ ☐ ☐ be improved as youth were unclear about receiving orientation even though admission forms were signed. Youth further stated they never received an Orientation Handbook, received an outdated handbook which pertained to the old facility, or just recently received a handbook. BSCC staff recommended the facility update their Orientation Handbook to cover all areas required in the regulation and create a separate form to acknowledge orientation. (a) facility rules including contraband and searches and Chapter 5, Section 5.7 (a) Orientation disciplinary procedures; ☒ ☐ ☐ (b) facility’s system of positive behavior interventions Chapter 5, Section 5.7 (b) Orientation 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 Chapter 5, Section 5.7 (c) Orientation policy prohibiting sexual abuse and sexual harassment Attachment 4130-C Zero Tolerance Intake and how to report incidents or suspicions of sexual Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ abuse or sexual harassment; Attachment 4130-D Zero Tolerance Intake Orientation-Notice of Understanding (d) identification of key staff and their roles; Chapter 5, Section 5.7 (d) Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ (e) the existence of the grievance procedure, the steps Chapter 5, Section 5.7 (e) Orientation 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 Chapter 5, Section 5.7 (f) Orientation process; ☒ ☐ ☐ (g) access to routine and emergency health and mental Chapter 5, Section 5.7 (g) Orientation health care; ☒ ☐ ☐ (h) access to education, religious services, and Chapter 5, Section 5.7 (h) Orientation recreational activities; ☒ ☐ ☐ (i) housing assignments; Chapter 5, Section 5.7 (i) Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ (j) opportunity for personal hygiene and daily showers Chapter 5, Section 5.7 (j) Orientation including the availability of personal care items ☒ ☐ ☐ (k) rules and access to correspondence, visits and Chapter 5, Section 5.7 (k) Orientation telephone use; ☒ ☐ ☐ 7172 Kings PROB The BRANCH JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 23 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (l) availability of reading materials, programming, and Chapter 5, Section 5.7 (l) Orientation other activities; ☒ ☐ ☐ (m) facility policies on the use of force, use of restraints, Chapter 5, Section 5.7 (m) Orientation chemical agents and room confinement; ☒ ☐ ☐ (n) immigration legal services; Chapter 5, Section 5.7 (n) Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ (o) emergencies including evacuation procedures; Chapter 5, Section 5.7 (o) Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ (p) non-discrimination policy and the right to be free from Chapter 5, Section 5.7 (p) Orientation physical, verbal or sexual abuse and harassment by ☒ ☐ ☐ other youth and staff; (q) availability of services and programs in a language Chapter 5, Section 5.7 (q) Orientation other than English if appropriate; ☒ ☐ ☐ (r) the process for requesting different housing, Chapter 5, Section 5.7 (r) Orientation education, programming and work assignments; ☒ ☐ ☐ (s) a process for which parents/guardians receive Chapter 5, Section 5.7 (s) Orientation information regarding the youth’s stay in the facility that Attachment 4108-E at a minimum includes answers to frequently asked ☒ ☐ ☐ questions and provides contact information for the A parent handbook is made available in facility, medical, school and mental health; and, English and Spanish. (t) a process by which youth may request access to Title Chapter 5, Section 5.7 (t) Orientation 15 Minimum Standards for Juvenile Facilities. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1354 SEPARATION Chapter 5, Section 5.8 Separation The facility administrator shall develop and implement Reviewed 10 Voluntary Return to Room forms written policies and procedures that address: which the facility utilize when youth choose to self-separate. The form documents the name ☒ ☐ ☐ of the youth, assigned room, reason, time in and out of room, and requires staff and youth signature. The majority were for wanting to sleep in, in lieu of breakfast or early morning large muscle exercise. (a) separation of youth for reasons that include, but are Chapter 5, Section 5.8 Separation not be limited to, medical and mental health conditions, assaultive behavior, disciplinary consequences and ☒ ☐ ☐ protective custody. (b) consideration of positive youth development and Chapter 5, Section 5.8 Separation trauma-informed care. ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) separated youth shall not be denied normal privileges Chapter 5, Section 5.8 Separation available at the facility, except when necessary to ☒ ☐ ☐ accomplish the objective of separation. (d) when the objective of the separation is discipline, Chapter 5, Section 5.8 Separation Title 15 Section 1390 shall apply. ☒ ☐ ☐ (e) when separation results in room confinement, the Chapter 5, Section 5.8 Separation 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 Chapter 5, Section 5.8 Separation separated youth to determine if separation remains ☒ ☐ ☐ necessary. 7172 Kings PROB The BRANCH JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 24 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1354.5 ROOM CONFINEMENT Chapter 5, Section 5.9 Room Confinement (a) The facility administrator shall develop and Reviewed ten instances of room confinement implement written policies and procedures addressing which consisted of documentation outlined in the confinement of youth in their room that are consistent the special incident report and observation log. with Welfare and Institutions Code Section 208.3. The The incidents involved fights, assaults on placement of a youth in room confinement shall be youth and staff, and safety and security accomplished in accordance with the following threats. The majority were reintegrated in less guidelines: than two hours. In addition, reviewed one instance in which a youth remained confined in their room for suicidal behavior based on the recommendation of WellPath. The youth was ☒ ☐ ☐ reintegrated in less than four hours, though the time involved being held overnight during sleeping hours. The youth was seen by mental health in the morning and placed on a different level of monitoring. BSCC staff recommended the facility separate the safety check from the observation log and formalize a process to determine if a youth is ready for reintegration. Provided facility administration a document used by another agency to gauge a youth’s readiness to safely reintegrate. (1) Room confinement shall not be used before other, Chapter 5, Section 5.9 (2)(a) Guidelines for less restrictive, options have been attempted and Room Confinement 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 Chapter 5, Section 5.9 (2)(b) Guidelines for purposes of punishment, coercion, convenience, or Room Confinement ☒ ☐ ☐ retaliation by staff. (3) Room confinement shall not be used to the extent Chapter 5, Section 5.9 (2)(c) Guidelines for that it compromises the mental and physical health of Room Confinement ☒ ☐ ☐ the youth. (b) A youth may be held up to four hours in room Chapter 5, Section 5.9 (3)(a) Use of Room confinement. After the youth has been held in room Confinement confinement for a period of four hours, staff shall do one ☒ ☐ ☐ or more of the following: Chapter 5, Section 5.9 (3)(a) Use of Room (1) Return the youth to general population. ☒ ☐ ☐ Confinement Chapter 5, Section 5.9 (3)(a) Use of Room (2) Consult with mental health or medical staff. ☒ ☐ ☐ Confinement (3) Develop an individualized plan that includes the Chapter 5, Section 5.9 (3)(a) Use of Room goals and objectives to be met in order to reintegrate Confinement ☒ ☐ ☐ the youth to general population. 7172 Kings PROB The BRANCH JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 25 of 51 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 Chapter 5, Section 5.9 (3)(b) Use of Room four hours, staff shall do each of the following: Confinement (A) Document the reasons for room confinement and the basis for the extension, the date and time BSCC staff reviewed one incident in which the youth was first placed in room confinement, room confinement was extended over four and when he or she is eventually released from hours. The youth was seen by mental health ☒ ☐ ☐ room confinement. and they recommend the extension of room confinement. The youth was removed from room confinement less than two hours later, after continuing to address their behavior with mental health. (B) Develop an individualized plan that includes Chapter 5, Section 5.9 (3)(b) Use of Room the goals and objectives to be met in order to Confinement ☒ ☐ ☐ integrate the youth to general population. (C) Obtain documented authorization by the Chapter 5, Section 5.9 (3)(b) Use of Room facility superintendent or his or her designee Confinement ☒ ☐ ☐ every four hours thereafter. (5) This section is not intended to limit the use of Chapter 5, Section 5.9 (1)(a) Room single-person rooms or cells for the housing of youth Confinement in juvenile facilities and does not apply to normal ☒ ☐ ☐ sleeping hours. (6) This section does not apply to youth or wards in Chapter 5, Section 5.9 (1)(a) Room court holding facilities or adult facilities. ☒ ☐ ☐ Confinement (7) Nothing in this section shall be construed to Chapter 5, Section 5.9 Room Confinement conflict with any law providing greater or additional ☒ ☐ ☐ protections to youth. (8) This section does not apply during an Chapter 5, Section 5.9 (1)(a) Room extraordinary emergency circumstance that requires Confinement 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 Chapter 5, Section 5.9 (1)(a) Room placed in a locked cell or sleeping room to treat and Confinement 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 Chapter 5, Section 5.10 Institutional Assessment and Case Plan The facility administrator shall develop and implement ☒ ☐ ☐ written policies and procedures for assessment and case planning. 7172 Kings PROB The BRANCH JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 26 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (a) Assessment: Chapter 5, Section 5.10 Assessment The assessment is based on information collected during the admission process with periodic review, which A Positive Achievement Change Tool (PACT) includes the youth's risk factors, needs and strengths pre-screen will be completed within 72 hours including, but not limited to, identification of substance of admission. The Transitional Probation abuse history, educational, vocational, counseling, Officer or Probation Officer completing the pre- behavioral health, consideration of known history of ☒ ☐ ☐ screen will provide appropriate referrals. trauma, and family strengths and needs. BSCC staff recommended a copy of the pre- screen be kept in the youth’s file for reference. Currently, the pre-screen is kept in a binder at the Day Reporting Center adjacent to the facility. (b) Institutional Case Plan: Chapter 5, Section 5.10 Case Plan (1) A case plan shall be developed for each youth Development held for at least 30 days or more and created within Chapter 5, Section 5.10 (A) Case 40 days of admission. Conferencing The facility has a Transitional Probation Officer position responsible for ensuring assessment and case plans are completed. BSCC staff interviewed the assigned officer and reviewed the excel spreadsheet that tracks all youth’s initial and re-assessment of case plans. A full ☒ ☐ ☐ PACT assessment will be completed by the Transitional Probation Officer to determine the youth’s criminogenic needs and risk factors and will be used in the development of the youth’s case plan. BSCC staff discussed with the Transitional Probation Officer completing a case plan on all youth for each entry into the facility, even if recently released. In addition, discussed with the officer ensuring documentation is completed if there is an issue completing a case plan as required. (2) The institutional plan shall include, but not be Chapter 5, Section 5.10 (A) Case Plan limited to, written documentation that provides: Development (A) objectives and time frame for the resolution of ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 5, Section 5.10 (C) Case problems identified in the assessment; Conferencing (B) a plan for meeting the objectives that includes Chapter 5, Section 5.10 (A) Case Plan a description of program resources needed and Development individuals responsible for assuring that the plan ☒ ☐ ☐ is implemented; (3) periodic evaluation of progress towards meeting Chapter 5, Section 5.10 (B) Case Plan the objectives, including periodic review and Development discussion of the plan with the youth; According to the Transitional Probation Officer, a PACT re-assessment is to be completed every six months or based on individual needs. The youth’s case plan will be updated ☒ ☐ ☐ based on the re-assessment. Facility policy requires a periodic review of the youth’s case plan every ninety days. It was discussed with the Transition Officer to review the Case Plan every ninety days, even if a re-assessment is not required, to comply with facility policy and procedures. 7172 Kings PROB The BRANCH JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 27 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (4) a transition plan, the contents of which shall be Chapter 5, Section 5.10 (D) Case Plan subject to existing resources, shall be developed for Development post dispositional youth in accordance with Section Chapter 5, Section 5.10 (A) Case 1351; and, Conferencing A pre-release conference will be scheduled by the Transitional Probation Officer within 30 days of release to discuss progression and ☒ ☐ ☐ compliance with the institutional case plan and finalize the case plan for the youth’s re-entry for committed youth. A Multi-Disciplinary Team Meeting includes the youth, parent/guardian, transitional probation officer or assigned case manager, school, behavioral health, medical, facility staff, and other collaborative partners. (5) in as much as possible and if appropriate, the Chapter 5, Section 5.10 (C) Case Plan plan, including the transition plan, shall be developed Development with input from the family, supportive adults, youth, Chapter 5, Section 5.10 (A) Case ☒ ☐ ☐ and Regional Center for the Developmentally Conferencing Disabled. 1356 COUNSELING AND CASEWORK SERVICES Chapter 5, Section 5.11 Counseling and Casework The facility administrator shall develop and implement written policies and procedures ensuring the availability A Youth Supervision Officer (YSO) will be of appropriate counseling and casework services for all assigned to a youth as a counselor within 72 youth. Policies and procedures shall ensure: ☒ ☐ ☐ hours of detention orders. Facility staff are to (a) youth will receive assistance with needs or concerns meet with the youth twice a month and that may arise; document the contacts. BSCC staff reviewed documentation of youth contacts with their assigned YSO counselor in case notes. (b) youth will receive assistance in requesting contact Chapter 5, Section 5.11 Counseling and with parents, other supportive adults, attorney, clergy, Casework probation officer, or other public official; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ Request to Speak forms were observed accessible in the housing units. Youth use these forms to request contact. (c) youth will be provided access to available resources Chapter 5, Section 5.11 Counseling and to meet the youth’s needs. ☒ ☐ ☐ Casework 1357 USE OF FORCE Chapter 5, Section 5.12 Use of Force Attachment 4119-A Use of Force Report and The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Restraint Form responsible physician, shall develop and implement written policies and procedures for the use of force, BSCC staff reviewed eleven Use of Force which may include chemical agents. Force shall never ☒ ☐ ☐ incidents which consisted of documentation be applied as punishment, discipline, retaliation or contained in incident reports and Use of Force treatment. reporting forms. The incidents involved youth (a) At a minimum, each facility shall develop policies and engaging in fights, assaults on other youth and procedures which: staff, and aggressive/threatening behavior. (1) restricts the use of force to that which is deemed Chapter 5, Section 5.12 (A) Use of Force- reasonable and necessary, as defined in Section 1302 Purpose and Scope to ensure the safety and security of youth, staff, others ☒ ☐ ☐ and the facility. 7172 Kings PROB The BRANCH JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 28 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (2) outline the force options available to staff including Chapter 5, Section 5.12 (H) Restraint/ Control both physical and non-physical options and define Policy when those force options are appropriate. Use of Force options available to staff include: • Staff presence (or multiple staff) • Dialogue/counseling ☒ ☐ ☐ • Verbal commands • Control and search techniques Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) pepper aerosol sprays • Mechanical restraints • Unarmed defensive tactics (3) describe force options or techniques that are Chapter 5, Section 5.12 (C)(5) Use of Force expressly prohibited by the facility. Chapter 5, Section 5.12 (H) Restraint/Control ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy (4) describe the requirements of staff to report any Chapter 5, Section 5.12 (C)(5) Use of Force inappropriate use of force, and to take affirmative Chapter 5, Section 5.13 (B) Use of Physical ☒ ☐ ☐ action to immediately stop it. Restraints (5) define a standardized reporting format that Chapter 5, Section 5.12 Documentation includes time period and procedure for documenting Chapter 5, Section 5.13 (B) Use of Physical and reporting the use of force, including reporting Restraints-Debriefing requirements of management and line staff and procedures for reviewing and tracking use of force Special incident reports reviewed continue to incidents by supervisory and or management staff, improve since the last Comprehensive and which include procedures for debriefing a particular ☒ ☐ ☐ Targeted inspections. BSCC staff incident with staff and/or youth for the purposes of recommended continued oversight by training as well as mitigating the effects of trauma that supervisors and facility administration to may have been experienced by staff and /or the youth ensure staff continue to adhere to required involved. documentation in reports, which include debriefing with staff and/or youth. (6) Include an administrative review and a system for Chapter 5, Section 5.12 Administrative Review investigating unreasonable use of force. ☒ ☐ ☐ (7) define the role, notification, and follow-up Chapter 5, Section 5.12 Use of procedures required after use of force incidents for Force/Restraint Referrals and Notifications medical, mental health staff and parents or legal guardians. The documentation reviewed supports ☒ ☐ ☐ compliance with required notifications. This information is noted on the Use of Force Report forms. (8) describe the limitations of use of force on pregnant Chapter 5, Section 5.12 (C)(7) Use of Force youth in accordance with Penal Code Section 6030(f) Chapter 5, Section 5.12 (J) Restraint/Control ☒ ☐ ☐ and Welfare and Institutions Code Section 222. Policy (b) Facilities that authorize chemical agents as a force Chapter 5, Section 5.12 (D)(8), (9), (10), (11) option shall include policies and procedures that: Use of Force Options and Protocol (1) identify who is approved to carry and/or utilize chemical agents in the facility and the type, size and ☒ ☐ ☐ the approved method of deployment for those chemical agents. 7172 Kings PROB The BRANCH JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 29 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (2) mandate that chemical agents only be used when Chapter 5, Section 5.12 (D) Use of Force there is an imminent threat to the youth’s safety or the Options and Protocol safety of others and only when de-escalation efforts have been unsuccessful or are not reasonably Use of force reports reviewed indicate staff possible. give directions to stop and announce “Cover”, which is used to direct youth to assume a ☒ ☐ ☐ position on their stomach as a response to an emergency or incident which may result in use of force. BSCC staff recommend facility staff also consistently announce OC will be used as some youth interviewed did not know chemical agents would be utilized. (3) outline the facility’s approved methods and Chapter 5, Section 5.12 (D)(12) Use of Force timelines for decontamination from chemical agents. Options and Protocol This shall include that youth who have been exposed to chemical agents shall not be left unattended until The facility provides irritant wipes in addition to ☒ ☐ ☐ that youth is fully decontaminated or is no longer showering as part of the decontamination suffering the effects of the chemical agent. process. Facility staff are to observe youth until medically cleared. (4) define the role, notification, and follow-up Chapter 5, Section 5.12 Use of procedures required after use of force incidents Force/Restraint Referrals and Notifications involving chemical agents for medical, mental health staff and parents or legal guardians. The documentation reviewed supports ☒ ☐ ☐ compliance with required notifications. This information is noted on the Use of Force Report forms. (5) provide for the documentation of each incident of Chapter 5, Section 5.12 Documentation use of chemical agents, including the reasons for which it was used, efforts to de-escalate prior to use, youth and staff involved, the date, time and location ☒ ☐ ☐ of use, decontamination procedures applied and identification of any injuries sustained as a result of such use. (c) Facilities shall develop policies and procedure which Chapter 5, Section 5.12 (C)(6) Use of Force 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 Chapter 5, Section 5.12 (C)(6) Use of Force application. ☒ ☐ ☐ (3) signs or symptoms that should result in immediate Chapter 5, Section 5.12 (C)(6) Use of Force referral to medical or behavioral health. ☒ ☐ ☐ (4) instruction on the Constitutional Limitations of Use Chapter 5, Section 5.12 (C)(6) Use of Force of Force. ☒ ☐ ☐ (5) physical training force options that may require Chapter 5, Section 5.12 (C)(6) Use of Force the use of perishable skills. ☒ ☐ ☐ (6) timelines the facility uses to define regular Chapter 5, Section 5.12 (C)(6) Use of Force training. ☒ ☐ ☐ 7172 Kings PROB The BRANCH JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 30 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1358 USE OF PHYSICAL RESTRAINTS Chapter 5, Section 5.13 Use of Physical Restraints The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician and mental health director, shall BSCC staff reviewed one incident involving the develop and implement written policies and procedures use of restraints when handcuffs were used for the use of restraint devices. Restraint devices include twice for an actively suicidal youth. The any devices which immobilize a youth's extremities ☒ ☐ ☐ restraints were removed in thirty-two minutes and/or prevent the youth from being ambulatory. and seven minutes. Medical staff assisted facility staff throughout the restraints. Mental health staff was also on-site to provide follow- up directives for suicide watch monitoring. Physical restraints may be used only for those youth who Chapter 5, Section 5.13 Use of Physical present an immediate danger to themselves or others, Restraints who exhibit behavior which results in the destruction of 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 Chapter 5, Section 5.13 Use of Physical discipline, or as a substitute for treatment. The use of Restraints restraint devices that attach a youth to a wall, floor or other 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 Chapter 5, Section 5.13 Use of Physical handcuffs, shackles or other restraint devices when used Restraints to restrain youth for movement or transportation within the 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 Chapter 5, Section 5.13 (F) General of the facility manager or designee. The facility manager Procedures for Using Restraints may delegate authority to place a youth in restraints to a 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 Chapter 5, Section 5.13 Medical Assistance retention shall be secured as soon as possible, but no later than two hours from the time of placement. The ☒ ☐ ☐ youth shall be medically cleared for continued retention at least every three hours thereafter. A mental health consultation shall be secured as soon as Chapter 5, Section 5.13 Mental Health possible, but in no case longer than four hours from the Assistance time of placement, to assess the need for mental health ☒ ☐ ☐ treatment. Continuous direct visual supervision shall be conducted Chapter 5, Section 5.13 (D)(4), (F) General to ensure that the restraints are properly employed, and Procedures for Using Restraints to ensure the safety and well-being of the youth. 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 Chapter 5, Section 5.13 Documentation procedures shall address: (a) documentation of the circumstances leading to an ☒ ☐ ☐ application of restraints. 7172 Kings PROB The BRANCH JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 31 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (b) known medical conditions that would contraindicate Chapter 5, Section 5.13 (C) Use of Physical certain restraint devices and/or techniques. ☒ ☐ ☐ Restraints (c) acceptable restraint devices. Chapter 5, Section 5.13 (E) Use of Physical Restraints Staff may only use the following approved restraints: ☒ ☐ ☐ • Handcuffs • Leg restraints • Security Waist Chains • Soft Restraint (Wrap) (d) signs or symptoms which should result in immediate Chapter 5, Section 5.13 (F), (K) General medical/mental health referral. ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedures for Using Restraints (e) availability of cardiopulmonary resuscitation Chapter 5, Section 5.13 (H) General equipment. ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedures for Using Restraints (f) protective housing of restrained youth. While in Chapter 5, Section 5.13 (M) General restraint devices, all youth shall be housed alone or in a Procedures for Using Restraints specified housing area for restrained youth which makes ☒ ☐ ☐ provision to protect the youth from abuse. Chapter 5, Section 5.13 (I), (J) General (g) provision for hydration and sanitation needs. ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedures for Using Restraints Chapter 5, Section 5.13 (K), (L) General (h) exercising of extremities. ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedures for Using Restraints 1358.5 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES FOR Chapter 5, Section 5.14 Restraint Devices for MOVEMENT AND TRANSPORTATION WITHIN Movement and Transportation Within the THE FACILITY. Facility The Facility Administrator, in cooperation with the The facility uses a Mechanical Restraint responsible physician and behavioral/mental health Determination Form for determining the director, shall develop and implement written policies ☒ ☐ ☐ method of restraint for youth being transported and procedures for the use of restraint devices when the out of the facility. purpose is for movement or transportation within the facility that shall include the following: Acceptable restraint devices approved for use (a) identification of acceptable restraint devices, staff by staff include handcuffs and leg irons. approved to utilize restraint devices and the required training. (b) the circumstances leading to the application of Chapter 5, Section 5.14 (A)(2) Restraint restraints must be documented. Devices for Movement and Transportation ☒ ☐ ☐ Within the Facility (c) an individual assessment of the need to apply Chapter 5, Section 5.14 (A)(3) Restraint restraints for movement or transportation that includes Devices for Movement and Transportation consideration of less restrictive alternatives, Within the Facility consideration of a youth’s known medical or mental ☒ ☐ ☐ health conditions, trauma informed approaches, and a process for documentation and supervisor review and approval. (d) consideration of safety and security of the facility, Chapter 5, Section 5.14 (A) Restraint Devices with a clearly defined expectation that restraint devices for Movement and Transportation Within the shall not be used for the purposes of discipline or ☒ ☐ ☐ Facility retaliation. (e) the use of restraints on pregnant youth is limited in Chapter 5, Section 5.14 (A)(4) Restraint accordance with Penal Code Section 6030(f) and Devices for Movement and Transportation ☒ ☐ ☐ Welfare and Institutions Code Section 222. Within the Facility 7172 Kings PROB The BRANCH JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 32 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1359 SAFETY ROOM PROCEDURES The facility does not have 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 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. (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. 7172 Kings PROB The BRANCH JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 33 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (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 Chapter 5, Section 5.15 Searches The facility administrator shall develop and implement written policies and procedures governing the search of ☒ ☐ ☐ youth, the facility, and visitors. Policies and procedures shall provide that: (a) Searches shall be conducted to ensure the safety Chapter 5, Section 5.15 Searches-General and security of the facility, public, visitors, youth, and Policy staff. The facility has a TEK 84 Body Scanner which is used to screen youth upon intake and post detention searches for contraband. Perimeter, ☒ ☐ ☐ unit, and room searches are conducted routinely. Reviewed July and August 2025 documentation of Ground Searches, Lunch Clean-Up, and Kitchen/Laundry searches. Recommended room and unit searches be documented in unit shift reports or logs. (b) Searches shall be conducted in a manner that Chapter 5, Section 5.15 (A) Searches 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 Chapter 5, Section 5.15 (C) Searches searches shall comply with Penal Code Section 4030. Attachment 4111-A Strip Search Authorization Form BSCC staff reviewed two strip searches documented on the Strip Search Authorization Checklist. Facility staff conducted two strip ☒ ☐ ☐ searches when they needed to assist a youth into a suicide smock on two separate occasions. The youth was actively suicidal and mental health requested the youth be placed in a smock. As the youth would not willingly comply, staff had to assist the youth for their safety. (d) Physical body cavity searches shall only be Chapter 5, Section 5.15 (D) Pat Down, Strip, conducted by a medical professional. ☒ ☐ ☐ and Visual Cavity Searches (e) Any youth held after a detention hearing shall only be Chapter 5, Section 5.15 (B) Pat Down, Strip, strip searched with prior approval of a supervisor when and Visual Cavity Searches there is reasonable suspicion based on specific and articulable facts to believe that youth is concealing ☒ ☐ ☐ contraband. The reasonable suspicion shall be documented. (f) Searches of transgender and intersex youth shall Chapter 5, Section 5.15 (5) Strip Searches comply with Section 1352.5. ☒ ☐ ☐ (g) Cross-gender pat-down searches and strip searches Chapter 5, Section 5.15 (B)(2) Pat Down, are prohibited except in exigent circumstances or when Strip, and Visual Cavity Searches conducted by a medical professional. Such searches ☒ ☐ ☐ must be justified and documented in writing. 7172 Kings PROB The BRANCH JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 34 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1361 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE Chapter 5, Section 5.16 Grievance Procedure Attachment 4122-A Grievance Form The facility administrator shall develop and implement written policies and procedures whereby any youth may Reviewed grievances from December 2024 appeal and have resolved grievances relating to any through June 2025. The facility combines all condition of confinement, including but not limited to three facility grievances together in monthly health care services, classification decisions, program tracking logs. The facility has thirty to forty participation, telephone, mail or visiting procedures, grievances filed each month. The selected food, clothing, bedding, mistreatment, harassment or grievances reviewed pertained to all levels of violations of the nondiscrimination policy. There shall be discipline, visiting, housing, staff issues, and no time limit on filing grievances. Policies and food. The tracking system of youth grievances procedures shall include provisions whereby the facility has been impacted due to a lack of manager ensures: supervisory or clerical staff oversight. All grievances from the month of February 2025 are missing and the tracking logs were ☒ ☐ ☐ disorganized and lacking clarity and consistency. Adequate supervisory and clerical staff could ensure appropriate auditing and storage of youth grievances. As the facility has a large amount of grievances in relation to the size of the youth population, BSCC staff recommended the facility improve rapport with youth by adopting a Youth Council. This would allow youth to have another avenue to have their perspectives and concerns addressed by facility staff and administration while fostering their leadership skills. (a) a grievance form and instructions for registering a Chapter 5, Section 5.16 (A)(1) Grievance grievance, which includes provisions for the youth to Procedure have free access to the form; Attachment 4122-A BSCC staff observed grievance forms were not freely accessible to the youth in the living unit. Staff keep the grievances forms in ☐ ☒ ☐ binders at the staff desk and youth have to ask for a grievance. Facility administration indicate that youth tear them up or use them to damage the facility. Appropriate supervision of youth with adequate staffing could mitigate the abuse of the grievance system. (b) the youth shall have the option to confidentially file Chapter 5, Section 5.16 (B)(1) Confidential the grievance or to deliver the form to any youth Grievance supervision staff working in the facility; The confidential grievance is to be specifically reviewed by the Division Director or Juvenile Services Manager. The confidential box is to be checked daily. ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff observed boxes mounted in the living units marked confidential to be used by youth for grievances. Some youth interviewed were unaware of the grievance boxes. Recommended the confidential boxes be marked with more than confidential and youth be further orientated to the grievance process. (c) resolution of the grievance at the lowest appropriate Chapter 5, Section 5.16 (A)(1) Grievance staff level; ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure 7172 Kings PROB The BRANCH JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 35 of 51 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 Chapter 5, Section 5.16 (A)(1) Grievance grievances within three (3) business days, grievances Procedure that relate to health and safety issues must be addressed immediately; All grievances reviewed had an initial response within the required timeframe. ☒ ☐ ☐ Typically, it was the same day of the grievance being received. However, it is difficult to determine if the facility is adhering to timelines as an entire month of grievances was missing. (1) The youth may elect to be present to explain Chapter 5, Section 5.16 (A)(1) Grievance his/her version of the grievance to a person not Procedure directly involved in the circumstances which led to the ☒ ☐ ☐ grievance. (2) Provision for a staff representative approved by Chapter 5, Section 5.16 (A) Grievance the facility administrator to assist the youth. ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure (e) provision for a written response to the grievance Chapter 5, Section 5.16 (A)(1) Grievance which includes the reasons for the decisions; ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure (f) a system which provides that any appeal of a Chapter 5, Section 5.16 (A)(1) Grievance grievance shall be heard by a person not directly Procedure involved in the circumstances which led to the grievance; ☒ ☐ ☐ The Chief Probation Officer has the highest level of appeal and their decision is final. (g) resolution of the grievance must occur within ten (10) Chapter 5, Section 5.16 (A)(1) Grievance business days unless circumstances dictate a longer Procedure time frame. The youth shall be notified of any delay; and, All grievances reviewed were resolved within ☒ ☐ ☐ the required timeframe. However, it is difficult to determine if the facility is adhering to timelines as an entire month of grievances was missing. (h) the policy shall provide multiple internal and external Chapter 5, Section 5.16 (A)(1) Grievance methods to report sexual abuse and sexual harassment. ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure Whether or not associated with a grievance, concerns of Chapter 5, Section 5.16 (C) Grievance parents, guardians, staff or other parties shall be Procedure addressed and documented in accordance with written Attachment 4121-F policies and procedures within a specified timeframe. Concerns are to be documented in an incident ☒ ☐ ☐ report by staff and responded to within 72 hours by the Division Director or Juvenile Services Manager. If the complainant wishes to pursue the matter, they will be afforded the opportunity to file a Citizen Complaint. 1362 REPORTING OF INCIDENTS Chapter 5, Section 5.17 Reporting of Incidents A written report of all incidents which result in physical The Spillman system is used to document harm, use of force, serious threat of physical harm, or incidents by involved staff and witnesses and death of an employee, youth or other person(s) shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ reviewed by facility administration. BSCC staff maintained. Such written record shall be prepared by the reviewed incident reports for use of force, staff and submitted to the facility manager by the end of room confinement, suicide watch, separation, the shift, unless additional time is necessary and and mechanical restraints. authorized by the facility manager or designee. 7172 Kings PROB The BRANCH JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 36 of 51 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 Chapter 5, Section 5.18 Use of Reasonable DNA SPECIMENS, SAMPLES, IMPRESSIONS Force to Collect DNA Specimens, Samples and Impressions (a) Pursuant to Penal Code Section 298.1 authorized law enforcement, custodial, or corrections personnel In the event a youth is not cooperative, the including peace officers, may employ reasonable force matter will be returned to the Court for review to collect blood specimens, saliva samples, and thumb and authorization. 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 Chapter 5, Section 5.18 (A) Use of efforts to secure voluntary compliance. Efforts to Reasonable Force to Collect DNA Specimens, secure voluntary compliance shall be documented Samples and Impressions 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 Chapter 5, Section 5.18 (B) Use of authorization of the supervising officer on duty. The Reasonable Force to Collect DNA Specimens, authorization shall include information that reflects the Samples and Impressions ☒ ☐ ☐ 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 Chapter 5, Section 5.18 (C) Use of extraction, the extraction shall be videotaped. Video Reasonable Force to Collect DNA Specimens, shall be directed at the cell extraction event. The Samples and Impressions 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. 7172 Kings PROB The BRANCH JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 37 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1370 EDUCATION PROGRAM Chapter 6, Section 6.1 Education Program (a) School Programs The Education Program Evaluation was The County Board of Education shall provide for the completed on June 6, 2025, by Jospeh administration and operation of juvenile court schools in Andrade, Principal, Tulare County Office of conjunction with the Chief Probation Officer, or designee Education. pursuant to applicable State laws. The school and facility administrators shall develop and implement written policy A MOU is in place between Kings County and procedures to ensure communication and Probation and Kings County Office of coordination between educators and probation staff. Education. Culturally responsive and trauma-informed approaches should be applied when providing instruction. Education BSCC staff interviewed Annalyn Escoto, staff should collaborate with the facility administrator to Principal/Transition Specialist with Kings use technology to facilitate learning and ensure safe County Office of Education. The facility offers technology practices. The facility administrator shall education through the JC Montgomery school request an annual review of each required element of the for nongraduates. The school also facilitates program by the Superintendent of Schools, and a report graduates to enroll in Lemoore Community or review checklist on compliance, deficiencies, and ☒ ☐ ☐ College. Additionally, students close to corrective action needed to achieve compliance with this graduating may be concurrently enrolled in section. Such a review, when conducted, cannot be these college courses. delegated to the principal or any other staff of any juvenile court school site. The Superintendent of Schools shall The school has three full-time teachers, two conduct this review in conjunction with a qualified outside instructional aides, a full-time mental health agency or individual. Upon receipt of the review, the clinician, a Counseling Technical Support facility administrator or designee shall review each item position, and a part-time secretary. Required with the Superintendent of Schools and shall take courses are English, fine arts, math, history, whatever corrective action is necessary to address each PE, and English Language Development. deficiency and to fully protect the educational interests of Other graduation requirements are provided all youth in the facility. by Edgenuity. Students also have the option to enroll in Media Arts/CTE. These classes combine in-person instruction by visiting teaching artists and Kings COE consultants and the lessons are supported by on-line project based curriculums. (b) Required Elements Chapter 6, Section 6.1 Education Program The facility school program shall comply with the State Education Code and County Board of Education policies, Youth receive coursework through direct all applicable federal education statutes and regulations instruction, CTE courses, Edgenuity online and provide for an annual evaluation of the educational learning program, and project-based learning. 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 Chapter 6, Section 6.1 (A)(1) Education program shall be free from discriminatory action. Staff Program 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 Chapter 6, Section 6.1 (A)(1) Education Education Code and include, but not be limited to, Program ☒ ☐ ☐ courses required for high school graduation. (2) Information and preparation for the High School Chapter 6, Section 6.1 (A(1) Education Equivalency Test as approved by the California Program Department of Education shall be made available to ☒ ☐ ☐ eligible youth. 7172 Kings PROB The BRANCH JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 38 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (3) Youth shall be informed of post-secondary Chapter 6, Section 6.1 (A)(1) Education education and vocational opportunities. Program Information is provided by the Transition ☒ ☐ ☐ Specialist, Special Education teachers, and representatives from Lemoore Community College. (4) Administration of the High School Equivalency Chapter 6, Section 6.1 (A)(1) Education Tests as approved by the California Department of Program ☒ ☐ ☐ Education, shall be made available when possible. (5) Supplemental instruction shall be afforded to youth Chapter 6, Section 6.1 (A)(1) Education who do not demonstrate sufficient progress towards Program grade level standards. ☒ ☐ ☐ An instruction aide and iReady provides intervention coursework to support youth. (6) The minimum school day shall be consistent with Chapter 6, Section 6.1 (A)(1) Education State Education Code Requirements for juvenile court Program schools. The facility administrator, in conjunction with education staff, must ensure that operational Youth attend school Monday through procedures do not interfere with the time afforded for ☒ ☐ ☐ Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 2:35 p.m. Every the minimum instructional day. Absences, time out of Friday is an early release day with school class or educational instruction, both excused and ending at 11:55 a.m. unexcused, shall be documented. (7) Education shall be provided to all youth regardless Chapter 6, Section 6.1 (A)(1) Education of classification, housing, security status, disciplinary Program 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 Chapter 6, Section 6.1 (A)(2) Education (1) Positive behavior management will be Program implemented to reduce the need for disciplinary action in the school setting and be integrated into the facility's ☒ ☐ ☐ Daily and monthly rewards and incentives are overall behavioral management plan and security in place and funded by LCAP. system. (2) School staff shall be advised of administrative Chapter 6, Section 6.1 (B) Education Program decisions made by probation staff that may affect the ☒ ☐ ☐ educational programming of students. (3) Except as otherwise provided by the State Chapter 6, Section 6.1 (B) Education Program Education Code, expulsion/suspension from school shall be imposed only when other means of correction The school is working with UCLA on the fails to bring about proper conduct. School staff shall REACH grant to facilitate restorative practices follow the appropriate due process safeguards as set as alternatives to suspensions. 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 Chapter 6, Section 6.1 (A)(1) Education education staff will develop policies and procedures Program that address the rights of any student who has ☒ ☐ ☐ continuing difficulty completing a school day. 7172 Kings PROB The BRANCH JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 39 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (d) Provisions for Special Populations Chapter 6, Section 6.1 (A)(4) Education (1) State and federal laws and regulations shall be Program 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 Chapter 6, Section 6.1 (A)(4) Education afforded an educational program that addresses their Program language needs pursuant to all applicable state and ☒ ☐ ☐ federal laws and regulations governing programs for EL students. (e) Educational Screening and Admission Chapter 6, Section 6.1 (A)(1) Education (1) Youth shall be interviewed after admittance and a Program record maintained that documents a youth's ☒ ☐ ☐ educational history, including but not limited to: (A) School progress/school history; Chapter 6, Section 6.1 (A)(1) Education ☒ ☐ ☐ Program (B) Home Language Survey and the results of the Chapter 6, Section 6.1 (A)(1) Education State Test used for English language proficiency; ☒ ☐ ☐ Program (C) Needs and services of special populations as Chapter 6, Section 6.1 (A)(1) Education defined by the State Education Code, including but Program ☒ ☐ ☐ not limited to, students with special needs. (D) Discipline problems. Chapter 6, Section 6.1 (A)(1) Education ☒ ☐ ☐ Program (2) Youth will be immediately enrolled in school. Chapter 6, Section 6.1 (A)(6) Education Educational staff shall conduct an assessment to Program determine the youth's general academic functioning ☒ ☐ ☐ levels to enable placement in core curriculum courses. (3) After admission to the facility, a preliminary Chapter 6, Section 6.1 (A)(7) Education education plan shall be developed for each youth Program ☒ ☐ ☐ within five school days. (4) Upon enrollment, education staff shall comply with Chapter 6, Section 6.1 (A)(8) Education the State Education Code and request the youth's Program 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 Chapter 6, Section 6.1 (A)(9) Education (1) The complete facility educational record of the Program youth shall be forwarded to the next educational ☒ ☐ ☐ placement in accordance with the State Education Code. (2) The County Superintendent of Schools shall Chapter 6, Section 6.1 (A)(10) Education provide appropriate credit (full or partial) for course Program work completed while in juvenile court school in ☒ ☐ ☐ accordance with the State Education Code. 7172 Kings PROB The BRANCH JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 40 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (g) Transition and Re-Entry Planning Chapter 6, Section 6.1 (A)(11) Education (1) The Superintendent of Schools and the Chief Program Probation Officer or designee, shall develop policies and procedures to meet the transition needs of youth, Transition meetings are held and transition including the development of an education transition ☒ ☐ ☐ plans are created for youth prior to release. 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 Chapter 6, Section 6.1 (A)(12) Education (1) The school and facility administrator should, Program whenever possible, collaborate with local post- secondary education providers to facilitate access to The school has developed a relationship with ☒ educational and vocational opportunities for youth that ☐ ☐ Lemoore Community College and Berklee considers the use of technology to implement these Online Music College. Students are either programs. dually enrolled or enrolled upon high school graduation. 1371 PROGRAMS, RECREATION, AND EXERCISE. Chapter 6, Section 6.2 Recreation and Exercise The facility administrator shall develop and implement written policies and procedures for programs, recreation, Reviewed January, March, April, and May and exercise for all youth. The intent is to minimize the 2025 daily programming tracking forms and amount of time youth are in their rooms or their bed area. monthly programming schedules. The documentation needs improvement as the ☒ ☐ ☐ information provided was missing time frames, names, topics of programming offered, or inconsistently completed. Adequate supervisory and clerical staff could ensure appropriate auditing of youth programming logs. Juvenile facilities shall provide the opportunity for Chapter 6, Section 6.2 Recreation and programs, recreation, and exercise a minimum of three Exercise hours a day during the week and five hours a day each Saturday, Sunday or other non-school days, of which ☒ ☐ ☐ one hour shall be an outdoor activity, weather permitting. A youth’s participation in programs, recreation, and Chapter 6, Section 6.2 Recreation and exercise may be suspended only upon a written finding Exercise by the administrator/manager or designee that a youth ☒ ☐ ☐ represents a threat to the safety and security of the facility. Such program, recreation, and exercise schedule shall Chapter 6, Section 6.2 Recreation and be posted in the living units. Exercise Facility program schedule was not posted in the living units. Facility staff were unable to locate the schedule as it was maintained by a staff who was off duty and no one had access ☐ ☒ ☐ to ensure the program, recreation, and exercise schedule was posted in the living units as required by regulation. Furthermore, facility administration provided youth routinely tear down postings. Appropriate supervision of youth with adequate staffing could mitigate youth removal of required postings. 7172 Kings PROB The BRANCH JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 41 of 51 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, Chapter 6, Section 6.2 (D) Evaluation recreation, and exercise by the responsible agency to ensure content offered is current, consistent, and A memorandum dated July 3, 2025, by Stacie relevant to the population. ☒ ☐ ☐ Sellai, Juvenile Services Manager, outlined the programming, recreation, and exercise available to the youth. (a) Programs. All youth shall be provided with the Chapter 6, Section 6.2 (B)(C) Programming opportunity for at least one hour of daily programming to include, but not be limited to, trauma focused, cognitive, The majority of programming provided to the evidence-based, best practice interventions that are youth is completed by Youth Supervision culturally relevant and linguistically appropriate, or pro- Officers assigned to the living units. Due to a social interventions and activities designed to reduce lack of staffing, the facility no longer has a recidivism. These programs should be based on the Juvenile Services Officer and a part-time youth’s individual needs as required by Sections 1355 Deputy Probation Officer dedicated to and 1356. Such programs may be provided under the provided programming. However, youth direction of the Chief Probation Officer or the County interviewed indicated programming is Office of Education and can be administered by county occurring on a daily basis. The youth did not partners such as mental health agencies, community have positive comments about the current based organizations, faith-based organizations or programming being offered. Additional Probation staff. programming is offered by Kings County Office Programs may include but are not limited to: of Education, EdCorps, Urbanist Collective, (1) Cognitive Behavior Interventions; The Beat Within, Tachi Tribe, and the Prison (2) Management of Stress and Trauma; Education Project. Some youth will receive ☒ ☐ ☐ (3) Anger Management; individual counseling by WellPath mental (4) Conflict Resolution; health. (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 Chapter 6, Section 6.2 Inside Recreation for at least one hour of daily access to unscheduled Program activities such as leisure reading, letter writing, and entertainment. Activities shall be supervised and include Recreational activities include video, board, orientation and may include coaching of youth. and card games, television, movie night, ☒ ☐ ☐ telephone, library, letter writing, journaling, corn hole, and gardening. Interviews with youth indicate they have the opportunity to choose their recreational activity. (c) Exercise. All youth shall be provided with the Chapter 6, Section 6.2 Outside Exercise opportunity for at least one hour of large muscle activity Activities each day. Exercise options available to the youth are ☒ ☐ ☐ basketball, volleyball, pickle ball, wiffle ball, corn hole, gardening, and cross fit. Interviews with youth indicate they receive daily large muscle activity. 7172 Kings PROB The BRANCH JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 42 of 51 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 Chapter 6, Section 6.2 Recreation and to exceed 24 hours, access to recreation and programs. Exercise The administrator/manager shall document the reasons ☒ ☐ ☐ why suspension of recreation and programs occurs. 1372 RELIGIOUS PROGRAM Chapter 6, Section 6.3 Religious Programs The facility administrator shall provide access to religious Religious services are provided every Sunday services and/or religious counseling at least once each either by Glad Tidings or Church of the Valley. week. Attendance shall be voluntary. A youth shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ Youth who choose not to participate are allowed to participate in an activity outside of their room if provided alternative activities. he/she elects not to participate in religious programs. Religious programs shall provide for: (a) opportunity for religious services and practices; Chapter 6, Section 6.3 Religious Programs ☒ ☐ ☐ (b) availability of clergy; and, Chapter 6, Section 6.3 Religious Programs ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) availability of religious diets. Chapter 6, Section 6.3 Religious Programs ☒ ☐ ☐ 1373 WORK PROGRAM Chapter 6, Section 6.4 Work Program The facility administrator shall develop policies and Room, living unit, or other facility cleaning procedures regarding the fair and consistent assignment details may be assigned to youth and of youth to work programs. Work assigned to a youth shall ☒ ☐ ☐ overseen by Juvenile Services Officers. The be meaningful, constructive and related to vocational facility does not have a formal work program. training or increasing a youth's sense of responsibility. Work programs shall not be imposed as a disciplinary measure 1374 VISITING Chapter 6, Section 6.5 Visiting The facility administrator shall develop and implement BSCC staff reviewed July and August 2025 written policies and procedures for visiting, that include visiting, special visiting, and FaceTime visiting provisions for special visits. Youth shall be allowed to logs. An unannounced inspection was receive visits by parents, guardians or persons standing conducted in June 2025 and prior visiting in loco parentis, and children of youth. Other family documentation was reviewed and affirmed members, such as grandparents and siblings, and ☒ ☐ ☐ compliance. supportive adults, may be allowed to visit with the approval of the facility administrator or designee, and in In addition, interviews with facility staff and conjunction with the youth’s case plan or in the best youth affirm that visiting occurs as scheduled. interest of the youth. Youth interviewed indicate they have a mix of regular and special visiting. All visits shall occur at reasonable times, subject only to Chapter 6, Section 6.5 Visiting 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 Chapter 6, Section 6.5 Visiting per week. Visits may be supervised, but conversations shall not be monitored unless there is a security or safety Visiting is offered two hours a week for one need. hour each on Thursday and Sundays for the ☒ ☐ ☐ Birch Housing Unit and Tuesday and Saturday for the Maple Housing Unit. The Visiting Schedule is posted in the housing units. 7172 Kings PROB The BRANCH JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 43 of 51 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 Chapter 6, Section 6.5 Visiting minimum and/or outside of the regular visiting hours, shall be accommodated as necessary and within the discretion Parents and guardians are notified of visiting of the facility administrator or designee. Family therapy when a youth is initially admitted into the and professional visits shall be accommodated outside ☒ ☐ ☐ facility. If a youth’s housing unit is changed, the the provisions of this regulation. Facilities may provide parents and guardians will be notified of the visitation opportunities outside of normal visiting hours to new visiting days and times. accommodate special visits. The facility may provide access to technology as an Chapter 6, Section 6.5 Visiting alternative, but not as a replacement, to in-person visiting. Youth will receive Facetime visiting calls when ☒ ☐ ☐ their parents, guardians, or supportive adults are unable to attend in-person visits. 1375 CORRESPONDENCE Chapter 6, Section 6.6 Correspondence The facility administrator shall develop and implement Youth indicate there is no limit on the amount written policies and procedures for correspondence which ☒ ☐ ☐ of mail they can receive. provide that: (a) there is no limitation on the volume of mail that youth may send or receive; (b) youth may send two letters per week postage free; Chapter 6, Section 6.6 Correspondence Though policy indicates youth are provided ☒ ☐ ☐ with two stamps a week, interviews with youth indicate they can send an unlimited amount of mail. (c) youth may correspond confidentially with state and Chapter 6, Section 6.6 Correspondence 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 Chapter 6, Section 6.6 Correspondence in (c), may be read by staff only when there is reasonable cause to believe facility safety and security, public safety, ☒ ☐ ☐ or youth safety is jeopardized. 1376 TELEPHONE ACCESS Chapter 6, Section 6.7 Telephone Access . The administrator of each juvenile facility shall develop ☒ ☐ ☐ Youth indicate they have access to use the and implement written policies and procedures to provide telephone every day. youth with access to telephone communications. 1377 ACCESS TO LEGAL SERVICES Chapter 6, Section 6.8 Access to Legal Services The facility administrator shall develop written procedures to ensure the right of youth to have access to the courts ☒ ☐ ☐ and legal services. Such access shall include: (a) access, upon request by the youth, to licensed attorneys and their authorized representatives; (b) provision for confidential consultation with attorneys; Policy 6.8 Access to Legal Services and, The facility has two confidential interview rooms in Intake building. During the ☒ ☐ ☐ inspection, attorneys were meeting with youth privately in available spaces near the living units. (c) unlimited postage free, legal correspondence and Policy 6.8 Access to Legal Services cost-free telephone access as appropriate. ☒ ☐ ☐ 7172 Kings PROB The BRANCH JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 44 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1390 DISCIPLINE Chapter 7, Section 7.1 Discipline The BRANCH Incentive Grid The facility administrator shall develop and implement Attachment 4121-A written policies and procedures for the discipline of youth The BRANCH Sanctions Grid that shall promote acceptable behavior; including the use Attachment 4121-B of positive behavior interventions and supports. Discipline Attachment 4121-C Behavior Notice shall be imposed at the least restrictive level which promotes the desired behavior and shall not include The facility has incentive program for corporal punishment, group punishment, physical or recognizing pro-social behavior. Youth receive psychological degradation. incentives for ongoing positive behavior, Deprivation of the following is not permitted: intermediate sustained behavior, and long- term behavior. Incentives include video games, their choice of personal hygiene items, ☒ ☐ ☐ movie night, and lunch with the Director. The facility also has a sanctions grid for minor, intermediate, and major rule violations. Sanctions can include verbal counseling, behavior notice, assigned seating, loss of privileges, and loss of points. BSCC staff recommend the facility evaluate the current Behavior Management System to ensure it provides a supportive environment to promote behavior change. This could include using conflict resolution and restorative practices. Chapter 7, Section 7.1 (G)(1) Disciplinary (a) bed and bedding; ☒ ☐ ☐ Sanctions-Philosophy (b) daily shower, access to drinking fountain, toilet and Chapter 7, Section 7.1 (G)(2) Disciplinary personal hygiene items, and clean clothing; ☒ ☐ ☐ Sanctions-Philosophy Chapter 7, Section 7.1 (G)(3) Disciplinary (c) full nutrition; ☒ ☐ ☐ Sanctions-Philosophy Chapter 7, Section 7.1 (G)(4) Disciplinary (d) contact with parent or attorney; ☒ ☐ ☐ Sanctions-Philosophy Chapter 7, Section 7.1 (G)(5) Disciplinary (e) exercise; ☒ ☐ ☐ Sanctions-Philosophy Chapter 7, Section 7.1 (G)(6) Disciplinary (f) medical services and counseling; ☒ ☐ ☐ Sanctions-Philosophy Chapter 7, Section 7.1 (G)(7) Disciplinary (g) religious services; ☒ ☐ ☐ Sanctions-Philosophy Chapter 7, Section 7.1 (G)(8) Disciplinary (h) clean and sanitary living conditions; ☒ ☐ ☐ Sanctions-Philosophy Chapter 7, Section 7.1 (G)(9) Disciplinary (i) the right to send and receive mail; ☒ ☐ ☐ Sanctions-Philosophy Chapter 7, Section 7.1 (G)(10) Disciplinary (j) education; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ Sanctions-Philosophy Chapter 7, Section 7.1 (G)(11) Disciplinary (k) rehabilitative programming. ☒ ☐ ☐ Sanctions-Philosophy 7172 Kings PROB The BRANCH JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 45 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 The facility administrator shall establish rules of conduct Chapter 7, Section 7.1 Discipline and disciplinary penalties to guide the conduct of youth. Chapter 7, Section 7.2 Minor or Intermediate Such rules and penalties shall include both major Rules, Violations, Consequences and violations and minor violations, be stated simply and Procedures affirmatively, and be made available to all youth. Provision ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 7, Section 7.2 Major Rules Violations, shall be made to provide accessible information to youth Consequences and Procedures with disabilities, limited English proficiency, or limited literacy. 1391 DISCIPLINE PROCESS Chapter 7, Section 7.2 Discipline Process The facility administrator shall develop and implement Reviewed disciplinary due process forms for written policies and procedures for the administration of major rule violations which affirmed the youth discipline which shall include, but not be limited to: ☒ ☐ ☐ are receiving notice and the opportunity to (a) designation of personnel authorized to impose have a hearing and appeal the sanction discipline for violation of rules; imposed. (b) prohibiting discipline to be delegated to any youth; Chapter 7, Section 7.2 (D)(3) Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ Process (c) definition of major and minor rule violations and their Chapter 7, Section 7.2 Minor or Intermediate consequences, and due process requirements; Rules, Violations, Consequences and ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedures (d) trauma-informed approaches and positive behavior Chapter 7, Section 7.2 (F)(4) Behavior interventions; ☒ ☐ ☐ Management (e) minor rule violations may be handled informally by Chapter 7, Section 7.2 Minor or Intermediate counseling, advising the youth of expected conduct Rules, Violations, Consequences and imposing a minor consequence. Discipline shall be Procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ accompanied by written documentation and a policy of review and appeal to a supervisor; and, (f) major rule violations and the discipline process shall Chapter 7, Section 7.2 (B)(1) Disciplinary Due be documented and require the following: Process (1) written notice of violation prior to a hearing; Chapter 7, Section 7.2 Major Rules Violations, ☒ ☐ ☐ Consequences and Procedures Attachment 4121-D Disciplinary Due Process Form (2) accommodations provided to youth with Chapter 7, Section 7.2 (B) Discipline Process disabilities, limited literacy, and English language ☒ ☐ ☐ learners; (3) hearing by a person who is not a party to the Chapter 7, Section 7.2 (A) Disciplinary Due incident; ☒ ☐ ☐ Process (4) opportunity for the youth to be heard, present Chapter 7, Section 7.2 (A) Disciplinary Due evidence and testimony; ☒ ☐ ☐ Process (5) provision for youth to be assisted by staff in the Chapter 7, Section 7.2 (A) Disciplinary Due hearing process; ☒ ☐ ☐ Process Chapter 7, Section 7.2 (A) Disciplinary Due (6) provision for administrative review. ☒ ☐ ☐ Process (g) violations that result in a removal from camp or Chapter 7, Section 7.2 (C)(1)Major Rules commitment program, but not a return to court, will follow Violations, Consequences and Procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ the due process provisions in subsection (e) above. 7172 Kings PROB The BRANCH JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 46 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1410 MANAGEMENT OF COMMUNICABLE Chapter 8, Section 8.12 Management of DISEASES. Communicable Disease The health administrator/responsible physician, in cooperation with the facility administrator and the local 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: Chapter 8, Section 8.12 (A)(1) Management (a) Intake health screening procedures; ☒ ☐ ☐ of Communicable Disease Chapter 8, Section 8.12 (A)(2) Management (b) Identification of relevant symptoms; ☒ ☐ ☐ of Communicable Disease Chapter 8, Section 8.12 (A)(3) Management (c) Referral for medical evaluation; ☒ ☐ ☐ of Communicable Disease Chapter 8, Section 8.12 (A)(4) Management (d) Treatment responsibilities during detention; ☒ ☐ ☐ of Communicable Disease (e) Coordination with public and private community- Chapter 8, Section 8.12 (A)(5) Management based resources for follow-up treatment; ☒ ☐ ☐ of Communicable Disease Chapter 8, Section 8.12 (A)(6) Management (f) Applicable reporting requirements; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ of Communicable Disease Chapter 8, Section 8.12 (A)(7) Management (g) Strategies for handling disease outbreaks. ☒ ☐ ☐ of Communicable Disease The policies and procedures shall be updated as Chapter 8, Section 8.12 Management of necessary to reflect communicable disease priorities Communicable Disease identified by the local health officer and currently ☒ ☐ ☐ recommended public health interventions. 1433 REQUESTS FOR HEALTH CARE SERVICES Chapter 8, Section 8.23 Requests for Health Care Services The health administrator, in cooperation with the facility administrator, shall develop policy and procedures to ☒ ☐ ☐ establish a daily routine for youth to convey requests for emergency and non-emergency medical, dental and behavioral/mental health care services. 1480 STANDARD FACILTY CLOTHING ISSUE Chapter 10, Section 10.1 Standard Facility Clothing Issue The youth’s personal clothing, undergarments and footwear may be substituted for the institutional clothing ☒ ☐ ☐ 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 Chapter 10, Section 10.1 (A)(1) Standard laundered, in good repair, and free of holes and tears. ☒ ☐ ☐ Facility Clothing Issue (b) The standard issue of climatically suitable clothing Chapter 10, Section 10.1 (A)(2) Standard for youth shall consist of but not be limited to: Facility Clothing Issue ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) Socks and serviceable footwear; Chapter 10, Section 10.1 (A)(2) Standard (2) Outer garments; ☒ ☐ ☐ Facility Clothing Issue (3) New non-disposable underwear which shall Chapter 10, Section 10.1 (A)(2) Standard remain with the youth throughout their stay, and; ☒ ☐ ☐ Facility Clothing Issue (4) Undergarments, that are freshly laundered and Chapter 10, Section 10.1 (A)(2) Standard free of stains, including tee shirts and bras. ☒ ☐ ☐ Facility Clothing Issue 7172 Kings PROB The BRANCH JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 47 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (c) Clothing is laundered at the temperature required by Chapter 10, Section 10.1 (A)(2) Standard local ordinances for the commercial laundries and dried Facility Clothing Issue completely in a mechanical dryer or other laundry ☒ ☐ ☐ method approved by the local health officer. (d) Suitable clothing is issued to pregnant youth. Chapter 10, Section 10.1 (A)(2) Standard ☒ ☐ ☐ Facility Clothing Issue 1482 CLOTHING EXCHANGE Chapter 10, Section 10.1 (A)(3) Standard Facility Clothing Issue The facility administrator shall develop and implement Chapter 10, Section 10.3 Clothing Exchange written policies and site-specific procedures for the cleaning and scheduled exchange of clothing. Unless Interviews with youth confirm they are work, climatic conditions, or illness necessitates more ☒ ☐ ☐ receiving clean clothing daily. The youth frequent exchange, outer garments, except for footwear, indicated they can receive clean clothing prior shall be exchanged at least once each week. Tee shirts, to the exchange if needed. bras, and underwear shall be exchanged daily; youth shall receive their own underwear back at exchange. 1484 CONTROL OF VERMIN IN YOUTH’S Chapter 10, Section 10.5 Control of Vermin in PERSONAL CLOTHING Youth’s Personal Clothing There shall be written policies and site-specific procedures developed and implemented by the facility administrator to control the contamination and/or spread ☒ ☐ ☐ of vermin and ecto-parasites in all youth’s personal 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 Chapter 10, Section 10.6 Issue of Personal Care Items There shall be written policies and site-specific Chapter 10, Section 10.6 (E) Issue of Personal procedures developed and implemented by the facility Care Items administrator for the availability of personal hygiene items. Each female youth shall be provided with sanitary ☒ ☐ ☐ Interviews with youth confirm they are napkins, panty liners and tampons as requested. receiving all required personal care items. Each youth to be held over 24 hours shall be provided Youth can also use commissary points to with the following personal care items; purchase incentive personal hygiene items. Chapter 10, Section 10.6 (A) Issue of Personal (a) Toothbrush; ☒ ☐ ☐ Care Items Chapter 10, Section 10.6 (A)(1) Issue of (b) Toothpaste; ☒ ☐ ☐ Personal Care Items Chapter 10, Section 10.6 (D) Issue of Personal (c) Soap; ☒ ☐ ☐ Care Items Chapter 10, Section 10.6 (B) Issue of Personal (d) Comb; ☒ ☐ ☐ Care Items (e) Shaving implements; Chapter 10, Section 10.8 Shaving ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 10, Section 10.6 (C) Issue of Personal (f) Deodorant; ☒ ☐ ☐ Care Items Chapter 10, Section 10.6 (F) Issue of Personal (g) Lotion; ☒ ☐ ☐ Care Items Chapter 10, Section 10.6 (D) Issue of Personal (h) Shampoo; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ Care Items Chapter 10, Section 10.6 (D),(F) Issue of (i) Post-shower conditioning hair products. ☒ ☐ ☐ Personal Care Items 7172 Kings PROB The BRANCH JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 48 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 Youth shall not be required to share any personal care Chapter 10, Section 10.6 Issue of Personal items listed in items (a) through (d). Liquid soap provided Care Items through a common dispenser is permitted. Youth shall Chapter 10, Section 10.8 Shaving not share disposable razors. Double edged safety Chapter 10, Section 10.9 Hair Care Services 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 Chapter 10, Section 10.7 Personal Hygiene There shall be written policies and site specific BSCC staff interviewed youth who indicate procedures developed and implemented by the facility they have the opportunity to shower daily. administrator for showering/bathing and brushing of ☒ ☐ ☐ 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. 1487 SHAVING Chapter 10, Section 10.8 Shaving Youth shall have access to a razor daily, unless their BSCC staff interviewed youth who indicated appearance must be maintained for reasons of they have the opportunity to shave daily. identification in Court. All youth shall have equal However, two youth indicated recently that opportunity to shave face and body hair. The facility they had not been allowed to shave on administrator may suspend this requirement in relation ☒ ☐ ☐ Saturdays, one said because of major unit to youth who are considered to be a danger to clean up. BSCC staff recommended the facility themselves or others. administration ensure youth are provided the opportunity to shave daily regardless of institutional operations. 1488 HAIR CARE SERVICES Chapter 10, Section 10.9 Hair Care Services Hair care services shall be available in all juvenile Reviewed invoices for the contracted service facilities. Youth shall receive hair care services monthly. provider for hair care services provided in Equipment shall be cleaned and disinfected after each January, April, May, June, and July 2025. Due haircut or procedure, by a method approved by the State to a contract issue pertaining to liability Board of Barbering and Cosmetology. insurance, the service provider was not allowed by the county to provide services for ☒ ☐ ☐ youth in the facility until issue was resolved. The facility had no other service provider available to provide services and facility staff are not authorized to provide hair care services. BSCC staff interviewed youth who noted they can receive haircare services monthly. 1500 STANDARD BEDDING AND LINEN ISSUE Chapter 11, Section 11.1 Standard Bedding and Linen Exchange Clean laundered, suitable bedding and linens, in good repair, shall be provided for each youth entering a living ☒ ☐ ☐ area who is expected to remain overnight, shall include, but not be limited to: (a) One mattress or mattress-pillow combination which Chapter 11, Section 11.1(A)(1), (5) Standard meets the requirements of Section 1502 of these Bedding and Linen Exchange regulations; ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 10, Section 10.4 (C) Clothing Bedding, and Linen Supply (b) One pillow and a pillow case unless provided for in Chapter 11, Section 11.1 Standard Bedding (a) above; and Linen Exchange ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 10, Section 10.4 Clothing Bedding, and Linen Supply 7172 Kings PROB The BRANCH JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 49 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 Chapter 11, Section 11.1 Standard Bedding and Linen Exchange (c) One mattress cover and a sheet or two sheets; ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 10, Section 10.4 (A)(1) Clothing Bedding, and Linen Supply Chapter 11, Section 11.1 Standard Bedding and Linen Exchange Chapter 10, Section 10.1 (A)(5) Standard (d) One towel; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ Facility Clothing Issue Chapter 10, Section 10.4 Clothing Bedding, and Linen Supply Chapter 11, Section 11.1 Standard Bedding and Linen Exchange (e) One blanket or more, up on request ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 10, Section 10.4 (A)(2) Clothing Bedding, and Linen Supply 1501 BEDDING LINEN EXCHANGE Chapter 11, Section 11.1 (A)(3),(4) Standard Bedding and Linen Exchange The facility administrator shall develop and implement site specific written policies and procedures for the Interviews with youth confirm they are scheduled exchange of laundered bedding and linen ☒ ☐ ☐ exchanging sheets each week, and blankets issued to each youth housed. Washable items such as monthly. They can receive clean linen if sheets, mattress covers, pillow cases and towels shall needed prior to exchange day. be exchanged for clean replacement at least once each week. The covering blanket shall be cleaned or laundered once Chapter 11, Section 11.1 (A)(2) Standard a month. ☒ ☐ ☐ Bedding and Linen Exchange 1510 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY AND Chapter 12, Section 12.1 Facility Sanitation, MAINTENANCE Safety and Maintenance The facility administrator shall develop and implement Though many parts of the facility were not written policies and site-specific procedures for the remodeled as part of the SB 81 project, the maintenance of an acceptable level of cleanliness, areas which were remodeled are already repair and safety throughout the facility. The plan shall showing signs of wear and damage. The youth provide for a regular schedule of housekeeping tasks, have peeled the decorative paint in the living equipment, including restraint devices, and physical ☒ ☐ ☐ units and common spaces, leaving large plant maintenance and inspections to identify and sections of damage. In addition, the overall correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices cleanliness of bathrooms, living units, in a timely manner. The use of chemicals shall be done common spaces, and offices are in need of in accordance to the product label and Safety Data attention. Facility staff along with youth are Sheet which may include the use of Personal Protection tasked with cleaning. However, due to short Equipment (PPE). staffing and lack of additional support services staff, many areas of the facility are unclean. 7172 Kings PROB The BRANCH JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 50 of 51 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 The facility is not a Camp. Eligibility Form are being provided at the facility. (Refer ☐ ☐ ☒ to the JPCF Camp Eligibility Form) 7172 Kings PROB The BRANCH JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 51 of 51 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: 7174 FACILITY NAME: : Kings County The BRANCH (Behavioral Rehabilitation FACILITY TYPE: Camp Academy New Chance Hub) Camp PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Wendi Dibble, Deputy Chief; Stacie Sellai, Juvenile Services Manager; I. Ayala, Supervising Juvenile Services Officer, A. Baltodano, Juvenile Services Officer; Y. Villarreal, Juvenile Services Officer; Annalynn Escoto, Kings County Office of Education-Principal/Transition Specialist; George Lozano-Gonsalves, WellPath-Health Services Administrator, Dr. Deanna Mercado, WellPath-Mental Health Director; Faye Wilson, Kings County Jail-Food Services Manager, Vincent Uribe, Kings County- Senior Jail Cook; male youth age 17 FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Shay Molennor DATE: August 4-7, 2025, and August 12, 2025 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1313 COUNTY INSPECTION AND EVALUATION OF Chapter 2, Section 2.3 (A)(1) Annual Facility BUILDING AND GROUNDS Inspections On an annual basis, or as otherwise required by law, each On October 1, 2024, the BSCC completed the juvenile facility administrator shall obtain a documented final opening inspection of the Kings County inspection and evaluation from the following: Juvenile Center-SB 81, Round Two, for (a) county building inspector or person designated by the compliance with Titles 15 and 24. The facility Board of Supervisors to approve building safety; is now formally named The BRANCH and ☒ ☐ ☐ houses the juvenile hall, camp, and SYTF programs. Youth were moved into the facility on December 17, 2024. The 1313 inspections contained in this document pertain to The BRANCH. Inspection Date: June 5, 2025 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. 7174 Kings PROB The BRANCH Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 1 of 50 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (b) fire authority having jurisdiction, including a fire Chapter 2, Section 2.3 (A)(2) Annual Facility clearance as required by Health and Safety Code Section Inspections 13146.1(a) and (b); As part of the opening of The BRANCH, all construction documentation, permits, and Office of the State Fire Marshal inspection reports were reviewed and a final inspection was completed to ensure the installation and ☒ ☐ ☐ materials conformed to the approved plans. All required inspections by the State Fire Marshall were completed and the facility received a Certification of Occupancy. Inspection Date: September 12, 2024 (c) local health officer, inspection in accordance with Chapter 2, Section 2.3 (A)(3) Annual Facility Health and Safety Code Section 101045; Inspections Inspection dates: Nutrition July 8, 2025 ☒ ☐ ☐ Medical/Mental Health April 18, 2025 Environmental February 10, 2025 (d) county superintendent of schools on the adequacy of Chapter 2, Section 2.3 (A)(4) Annual Facility educational services and facilities as required in Section Inspections 1370; ☒ ☐ ☐ Inspection Date: June 6, 2025 (e) juvenile court as required by Section 209 of the Chapter 2, Section 2.3 (A)(5) Annual Facility Welfare and Institutions Code; and, Inspections ☒ ☐ ☐ Inspection Date: April 28, 2025 (f) the Juvenile Justice Commission as required by Chapter 2, Section 2.3 (A)(6) Annual Facility Section 229 of the Welfare and Institutions Code or Inspections Probation Commission as required by Section 240 of the ☒ ☐ ☐ Welfare and Institutions Code. Inspection Date: July 18, 2025 1320 APPOINTMENT AND QUALIFICATIONS Chapter 3, Section 3.1 (A) Appointment and Qualifications Note: Compliance with this section is determined by receipt of the Chief Probation Officer’s certification letter A memorandum dated June 3, 2025, by Chief confirming that all elements of regulation are met. Probation Officer Leonard Bakker, addressed all elements of this regulation. (a) Appointment ☒ ☐ ☐ In each juvenile facility there shall be a superintendent, director or facility manager in charge of its program and employees. Such superintendent, director, facility manager and other employees of the facility shall be appointed by the facility administrator pursuant to applicable provisions of law. 7174 Kings PROB The BRANCH Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 2 of 50 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (b) Employee Qualifications Chapter 3, Section 3.1 (B)(1) Appointment and Each facility shall: Qualifications (1) recruit and hire employees who possess 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 Chapter 3, Section 3.1 (B)(1) Appointment and examination including tuberculosis screening test and Qualifications evaluation for immunity to contagious illnesses of ☒ ☐ ☐ childhood (i.e., diphtheria, rubeola, rubella, and mumps); (3) adhere to the minimum standards for the selection Chapter 3, Section (B)(3) Appointment and and training requirements adopted by the Board Qualifications ☒ ☐ ☐ pursuant to Section 6035 of the Penal Code; and (4) conduct a criminal records review, on each new Chapter 3, Section (B)(4-5) Appointment and employee, and psychological examination in Qualifications accordance with Section 1031 of the Government ☒ ☐ ☐ Code. (c) Contract personnel, volunteers, and other non- Chapter 1, Section 1.10 Non-Employee employees of the facility, who may be present at the Qualifications14 facility, shall have such clearance and qualifications as Chapter 3, Section 3.1 (B)(7) Appointment and may be required by law, and their presence at the facility ☒ ☐ ☐ Qualifications shall be subject to the approval and control of the facility manager. 7174 Kings PROB The BRANCH Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 3 of 50 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 1321 STAFFING Chapter 3, Section 3.2 Staffing Chapter 3, Section 3.2 (F) Staffing Each juvenile facility shall: (a) have an adequate number of personnel sufficient to The agency staffs for their JH, Camp, and carry out the overall facility operation and its SYTF, which are on the same campus. The programming, to provide for safety and security of youth combined population was 27 on the first day of and staff, and meet established standards and the inspection. regulations; Population numbers: • JH - 18 • Camp – 1 • SYTF - 8 Reviewed organizational chart, budgeted positions, current leave of absences, BRANCH Juvenile Center Shift Assignments, staff roster, and February 2025 completed staffing schedules. The agency has the following positions: • 1 Deputy Chief • 1 Juvenile Services Manager • 1 Deputy Probation Officer- Transitional Services • 5 Supervising Juvenile Services Officer • 8 Senior Juvenile Services Officer • 51 Juvenile Services Officer • 4 Support staff ☐ ☒ ☐ The facility is budgeted for 64 youth supervision and supervisory positions; currently, there are only 23 youth supervision staff available to work with youth. 15 of these budgeted positions are on leave status or light duty and are unable to work with youth. In addition, the agency has two Senior Juvenile Services Officers, 24 Juvenile Services Officers, and two support clerk positions vacant. The lack of available staff impacts the delivery of required services, efficient management of the facility, and affects compliance with additional regulations. Section 1321(a) requires adequate staffing for all operations, programming, activities, and functions of the facility to occur and to ensure the safety and security of staff. The following operations of the facility are directly impacted by a lack of staff: • Mental Health: During our interview with the Mental Health Administrator, BSCC staff were informed that the mental health clinician was not able to see youth for five (5) days due to a lack of staff. We were advised that they had to complete interruption of services documentation and are 7174 Kings PROB The BRANCH Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 4 of 50 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 currently tracking when they are unable to provide services due to a lack of staff. In addition, mental health staff advised us of overall safety and security concerns, including that their practitioners don’t feel safe with the youth based on the lack of available youth supervision staff and staff’s ability to manage youth’s behavior while they are providing mental health care. • Medical: WellPath Nurse Practitioner indicated they were recently unable to see youth until the late afternoon; the reason they were given by Probation was lack of staff. As they are only on site one day of the week, it was critical they see the youth as scheduled not to interrupt any services. • Education: The school principal advised BSCC staff not enough facility staff is available during school hours to assist educational staff in managing disruptive youth. The facility is out of compliance with section 1361, Grievances, and 1371, Recreation, Programs and Exercise, because grievances are not freely accessible, youth were using the forms inappropriately, and youth rip the facility schedule (as required in section 1371) off the walls; both of these situations are a result of the lack of adequate staffing. In addition to the lack of staffing addressed by facility collaborative partners, facility staff indicated a lack of staffing, primarily on the swing shift. BSCC staff reviewed incident reports that indicate youth-on-youth fights, youth-on-youth assaults, and youth-on-staff assaults are common occurrences. (b) ensure that no required services shall be denied Chapter 3, Section 3.2 (G) Staffing because of insufficient numbers of staff on duty absent ☒ ☐ ☐ exigent circumstances; (c) have a sufficient number of supervisory level staff to Chapter 3, Section 3.2 (A) Staffing ensure adequate supervision of all staff members; The facility currently has five of their 13 supervisory staff out on various types of leave status. In the absence of a supervisor, a ☒ ☐ ☐ juvenile services officer will be designated as a lead officer. This lack of experienced supervisory oversight has an impact on the quality of documentation and adherence to procedures. 7174 Kings PROB The BRANCH Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 5 of 50 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (d) have a clearly identified person on duty at all times Chapter 3, Section 3.2 (A) Staffing who is responsible for operations and activities and has completed the Juvenile Corrections Officer Core Course ☒ ☐ ☐ and PC 832 training; (e) have at least one staff member present on each living Chapter 3, Section 3.2 (C)(1) Staffing unit whenever there are youth in the living unit; ☒ ☐ ☐ (f) have sufficient food service personnel relative to the Chapter 3, Section 3.2 (D) Staffing number and security of living units, including staff qualified and available to: plan menus meeting nutritional Kings County Jail provides food services to the requirements of youth; provide kitchen supervision; direct facility. The jail sub-contracts with Trinity food preparation and servings; conduct related training ☒ ☐ ☐ Services Group for menus, data base, programs for culinary staff; and maintain necessary ordering, and dietitian services. Meals are records; or, a facility may serve food that meets nutritional prepared at the jail and transported to the standards prepared by an outside source; facility and served to youth by jail staff. 7174 Kings PROB The BRANCH Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 6 of 50 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (g) have sufficient administrative, clerical, recreational, Chapter 3, Section 3.2 (D) Staffing medical, dental, mental health, building maintenance, transportation, control room, facility security and other The facility’s lack of clerical, maintenance, support staff for the efficient management of the facility, recreational, and other support staff impacts and to ensure that youth supervision staff shall not be the efficient management of the facility. diverted from supervising youth; and, • Efficient operation of the facility: The tracking system of youth grievances has been impacted due to a lack of supervisory or clerical staff oversight. All grievances from the month of February 2025 are missing and the tracking logs are disorganized and lacking clarity and consistency. In addition, the youth did not have free access to grievances as facility administration indicate youth use the grievance forms inappropriately, such as stuffing in toilets, resulting in the flooding of rooms. Appropriate supervision of youth with adequate staffing could mitigate the abuse of the grievance system and adequate supervisory and clerical staff could ensure appropriate auditing and storage of youth grievances. • Facility Sanitation, Safety, and ☐ ☒ ☐ Maintenance: Though many parts of the facility were not remodeled as part of the SB 81 project, the areas which were remodeled are already showing signs of wear and damage. The youth have peeled the decorative paint in the living units and common spaces, leaving large sections of damage. In addition, the overall cleanliness of bathrooms, living units, common spaces, and offices are in need of attention. Facility staff along with youth are tasked with cleaning. However, due to short staffing and lack of additional support services staff, many areas of the facility are unclean. WellPath provides medical coverage 7 days a week from 6:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. After-hour on-call services are provided. WellPath provides one clinician who provides forty hours of mental health coverage Monday through Friday. These hours are split between the Juvenile Hall, commitment, and SYTF youth. After-hour and weekend on-call services are available. 7174 Kings PROB The BRANCH Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 7 of 50 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (h) assign sufficient youth supervision staff to provide Chapter 3, Section 3.2 (B) Staffing continuous wide awake supervision of youth, subject to temporary variations in staff assignments to meet special ☒ ☐ ☐ program needs. Staffing shall be in compliance with a minimum youth-staff ratio for the following facility types: (1) Juvenile Halls The facility is not a Juvenile Hall. (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 Chapter 3, Section 3.2 (I)(2) Staffing 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 Chapter 3, Section 3.2 (I)(3) Staffing members on duty at all times, regardless of the number of youth in detention, unless an In addition to the Lead Officer, at least three arrangement has been made for backup support ☒ ☐ ☐ youth supervision staff are to be on duty at all services which allow for immediate response to times, regardless of the number of youth. emergencies; and, (D) at least one youth supervision staff member on Chapter 3, Section 3.2 (I)(4) Staffing duty who is the same gender as youth housed in ☒ ☐ ☐ the facility. (E) personnel with primary responsibility for other Chapter 3, Section 3.2 (E) Staffing 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 The facility is not a Special Purpose Juvenile (A) during hours that youth are awake, one wide- Hall. 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 Chapter 3, Section 3.2 (I)(1) Staffing (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; 7174 Kings PROB The BRANCH Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 8 of 50 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (B) during the hours that youth are confined to their Chapter 3, Section 3.2 (I)(2) Staffing 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 Chapter 3, Section 3.2 (I)(3) Staffing members on duty at all times, regardless of the number of youth in residence, unless In addition to the Lead Officer, at least three arrangements have been made for backup support ☒ ☐ ☐ youth supervision staff are to be on duty at all services which allow for immediate response to times, regardless of the number of youth. emergencies; (D) at least one youth supervision staff member on Chapter 3, Section 3.2 (I)(4) Staffing duty who is the same gender as youth housed in ☒ ☐ ☐ the facility; (E) in addition to the minimum staff to youth ratio Chapter 3, Section 3.2 (H) Staffing 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 Chapter 3, Section 3.2 (E) Staffing 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 Chapter 3, Section 3.3 Youth Supervision, AND TRAINING Staff Orientation and Training Section 3.3 (A)(2) Program Staff Orientation (a) Prior to assuming any responsibilities each youth Attachment 4102-A Staff Orientation/Training supervision staff member shall be properly oriented to Checklist their duties, including: ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) youth supervision duties; A memorandum dated June 3, 2025, by Chief Probation Officer Leonard Bakker, addressed all elements of this regulation. (2) scope of decisions they shall make; Section 3.3 (A)(2) Program Staff Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ (3) the identity of their supervisor; Section 3.3 (A)(3) Program Staff Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ (4) the identity of persons who are responsible to Section 3.3 (A)(3) Program Staff Orientation them; ☒ ☐ ☐ (5) persons to contact for decisions that are beyond Section 3.3 (A)(1) Program Staff Orientation their responsibility; and ☒ ☐ ☐ (6) ethical responsibilities. Section 3.3 (A)(12) Program Staff Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ 7174 Kings PROB The BRANCH Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 9 of 50 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (b) Prior to assuming any responsibility for the supervision Chapter 3, Section 3.3 (A) Youth Supervision, of youth, each youth supervision staff member shall Staff Orientation and Training receive a minimum of 40 hours of facility-specific Chapter 3, Section 3.3 (D) Youth Supervision, orientation, including: Staff Orientation and Training (1) individual and group supervision techniques; Section 3.3 (A)(1) Program In-House Training The facility assigns a Field Training Officer (FTO) to train new employees. The FTO ☒ ☐ ☐ utilizes the Staff Orientation/Training Checklist to ensure competency. Reviewed completed training packets for eight new staff signed by the FTO and Youth Services Officer. During the inspection, BSCC staff observed three new Youth Services Officers with their assigned FTO receiving the required facility- specific orientation. (2) regulations and policies relating to discipline and Section 3.3 (A)(31) Program In-House rights of youth pursuant to law and the provisions of Training ☒ ☐ ☐ this chapter; Section 3.3 (A)(29) Program In-House (3) basic health, sanitation and safety measures; ☒ ☐ ☐ Training (4) suicide prevention and response to suicide Section 3.3 (A)(27) Program In-House attempts ☒ ☐ ☐ Training (5) policies regarding use of force, de-escalation Section 3.3 (A)(32) Program In-House techniques, chemical agents, mechanical and Training ☒ ☐ ☐ physical restraints; (6) review of policies and procedures referencing Section 3.3 (A)(33) Program In-House trauma and trauma-informed approaches; ☒ ☐ ☐ Training Section 3.3 (A)(16) Program In-House (7) procedures to follow in the event of emergencies; ☒ ☐ ☐ Training (8) routine security measures, including facility Section 3.3 (A)(14), (19) Program In-House perimeter and grounds; ☒ ☐ ☐ Training (9) crisis intervention and mental health referrals to Section 3.3 (A)(28) Program In-House mental health services; ☒ ☐ ☐ Training Section 3.3 (A)(26) Program In-House (10) documentation; and ☒ ☐ ☐ Training Section 3.3 (A)(34) Program In-House (11) fire/life safety training ☒ ☐ ☐ Training (c) Prior to assuming sole supervision of youth, each Chapter 3, Section 3.3 (A) Youth Supervision, youth supervision staff member shall successfully Staff Orientation and Training complete the requirements of the Juvenile Corrections Officer Core Course pursuant to Penal Code Section ☒ ☐ ☐ A memorandum dated June 3, 2025, by Chief 6035. Probation Officer Leonard Bakker, confirmed compliance with this regulation. (d) Prior to exercising the powers of a peace officer youth Chapter 3, Section 3.3 (A) Youth Supervision, supervision staff shall successfully complete training Staff Orientation and Training pursuant to Section 830 et seq. of the Penal Code. ☒ ☐ ☐ A memorandum dated June 3, 2025, by Chief Probation Officer Leonard Bakker, confirmed compliance with this regulation. 7174 Kings PROB The BRANCH Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 10 of 50 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1323 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY Chapter 3, Section 3.2 (B) Staffing Whenever there is a youth in a juvenile facility, there shall Youth supervision staff receive Fire and Life be at least one wide awake person on duty at all times Safety training through CORE. The who meets the training standards established by the ☒ ☐ ☐ memorandum as to staff training dated June 3, Board for general fire and life safety which relate 2025, by Chief Probation Officer Leonard specifically to the facility. Bakker, confirmed compliance with this regulation. 1324 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL Policy 3.4 Policy and Procedure Manual All facility administrators shall develop, publish, and The BRANCH policy and procedure manual implement a manual of written policies and procedures was completed and reviewed by staff in that address, at a minimum, all regulations that are December 2024 prior to the opening of the applicable to the facility. Such a manual shall be made facility. The policy and procedure manual is available to all employees, reviewed by all employees, available in electronic and hard copy format. A and shall be administratively reviewed at a minimum hard copy version is available in the Control every two years, and updated, as necessary. Those unit. Any modifications that are made are records relating to the standards and requirements set provided to the staff via an email. Discussed forth in these regulations shall be accessible to the Board ☒ ☐ ☐ with facility administration ensuring staff sign on request. an acknowledgement of any updates made to The manual shall include: policy and procedure. In addition, the Division Director was provided with assistance and recommendations to enhance their policies and procedures to address consistency, clarity, and best practices. These recommendations included strengthening language as to trauma-informed, cultural- and gender-responsive approaches. (a) table of organization, including channels of Policy 1.2 Organizational Structure communications and a description of job classifications; ☒ ☐ ☐ (b) responsibility of the probation department, purpose of Policy 1.3 Reporting Responsibilities 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; Chapter 3, Section 3.10 Employee ☒ ☐ ☐ Responsibilities (d) initial orientation and training program for employees; Chapter 3, Section 3.3 (A) Youth Supervision, Staff Orientation and Training ☒ ☐ ☐ Attachment 4102-A Staff Orientation/Training Checklist (e) initial orientation, including safety and security issues Chapter 3, Section 3.3 (E) Youth Supervision, and anti-discrimination policies, for support staff, contract Staff Orientation and Training employees, school, mental/behavioral health and medical Attachment 4102-B Contract Employee staff, program providers and volunteers; Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ Reviewed signed orientation documents for volunteers, support staff, and collaborative providers. Recommended the facility update their documents to clarify their non- discrimination policy. (f) maintenance of record-keeping, statistics and Chapter 5, Section 5.18 Communications communication system to ensure: ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) efficient operation of the juvenile facility; (2) legal and proper care of youth; Chapter 5, Section 5.18 Communications ☒ ☐ ☐ 7174 Kings PROB The BRANCH Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 11 of 50 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (3) maintenance of individual youth's records; Chapter 5, Section 5.18 Communications ☒ ☐ ☐ (4) supply of information to the juvenile court and Chapter 5, Section 5.18 Communications those authorized by the court or by the law; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ (5) release of information regarding youth. Chapter 5, Section 5.18 Communications ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 3, Section 3.10 Employees’ Ethical (g) ethical responsibilities; ☒ ☐ ☐ Responsibilities Chapter 3, Section 3.10 (F) Employee (h) trauma-informed approaches; ☒ ☐ ☐ Conduct and Expectations-Juvenile Center Chapter 3, Section 3.10 (F) Employee (i) culturally responsive approaches; ☒ ☐ ☐ Conduct and Expectations-Juvenile Center Chapter 3, Section 3.10 (F) Employee (j) gender responsive approaches; ☒ ☐ ☐ Conduct and Expectations-Juvenile Center (k) a non-discrimination provision that provides that all Chapter 3, Section 3.10 Employee Conduct youth within the facility shall have fair and equal access to and Expectations-Juvenile Center (E) 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 Chapter 5, Section 5.12 (D)(10) Use of Force chemical agents related security devices, and weapons Options and Protocol ☒ ☐ ☐ and ammunition, where applicable; (m) establishment of procedures for collection of Medi- Chapter 5, Section 5.3 (B)(6) Release Cal eligibility information and enrollment of eligible youth; Procedures and, ☒ ☐ ☐ Attachment 4108-C Medi-Cal Application Transmittal Information Form (n) establishment of a policy that prohibits all forms of Chapter 13, Section 13.14 Compliance with 28 sexual abuse, sexual assault and sexual harassment. C.F.R. 115.16 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 Chapter 3 Fire Safety Plan The facility administrator shall consult with the local fire A Juvenile Services Officer is appointed to act department having jurisdiction over the facility, or with the as the facility’s Safety Officer. 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 Chapter 3, Section 3.5 (3) Fire Safety Plan with two-year retention of the inspection record; Reviewed fire and life safety inspections from ☒ ☐ ☐ January through July 2025. The inspections include an audit or testing of alarms, fire extinguishers, AED, and first aid kits. 7174 Kings PROB The BRANCH Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 12 of 50 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and Chapter 2, Section 2.3 (A)(1) Annual Facility Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b); Inspections ☒ ☐ ☐ The facility received all required fire prevention inspections and a Certification of Occupancy on September 12, 2024. (d) an evacuation plan; Chapter 3, Section 3.7 (G) Fire Reviewed Fire Evacuation Plan and ☒ ☐ ☐ corresponding maps of the facility. Evacuation plans are posted throughout the facility. (e) documented fire drills not less than quarterly; Chapter 3, Section 3.5 (5) Fire Safety Plan The Safety Officer is to conduct fire drills ☒ ☐ ☐ monthly. Reviewed fire drills conducted from January through July 2025. (f) a written plan for the emergency housing of youth in Chapter 3, Section 3.5 (A)(9) Fire the case of fire; and, Youth are to be evacuated into housing units not affected by the fire. If the entire facility is ☒ ☐ ☐ impacted, youth are to be evacuated to surrounding counties per an MOA amongst Chief Probation Officers effective February 7, 2025. (g) development of a fire suppression pre-plan in Chapter 3, Section 3.5 (A)(1) Fire Safety Plan cooperation with the local fire department. The Juvenile Services Manager is responsible for arranging an annual fire prevention ☒ ☐ ☐ inspection. The fire pre-suppression plan is to be reviewed annually with the City of Hanford Fire Department. 1326 SECURITY REVIEW Chapter 3, Section 3.6 Security Review Each facility administrator shall develop policies and A memorandum dated July 3, 2025, by procedures to annually review, evaluate, and document Juvenile Services Manager Stacie Sellai, security of the facility. The review and evaluation shall ☒ ☐ ☐ addressed areas of concern and actions taken include internal and external security, including, but not to enhance the overall safety and security of limited to, key control, equipment, and staff training. the facility. 1327 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES Chapter 3, Section 3.7 Emergency Procedures The facility administrator shall develop facility-specific Chapter 3, Section 3.7 (E) Escape policies and procedures for emergencies that shall Chapter 3, Section 3.7 (J) Hostage Situation include, but not be limited to: ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 3, Section 3.7 (H) Bomb Threat (a) escape, disturbances, and the taking of hostages; Chapter 1, Section 1.7 Emergency Communication System Chapter 3, Section 3.7 Emergency (b) civil disturbance, active shooter and terrorist attack; Operations-Major Event-Civil Disturbances, ☒ ☐ ☐ Active Shooter/Terrorist Attack Chapter 3, Section 3.7 (G) Fire (c) fire and natural disasters; ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 3, Section 3.7 (I) Earthquakes Chapter 3, Section 3.7 Emergency (d) periodic testing of emergency equipment; Procedures-Location of Emergency ☒ ☐ ☐ Equipment (C) 7174 Kings PROB The BRANCH Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 13 of 50 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 Chapter 3, Section 3.7 Major Event- Evacuation of Site (C) (e) emergency evacuation of the facility; and ☒ ☐ ☐ Attachment 4117-A Attachment 4117-C Chapter 3, Section 3.7 Emergency Procedures A memorandum dated July 3, 2025, by Juvenile Services Manager, Stacie Sellai, (f) a program to provide all youth supervision staff with addressed annual facility safety and an annual review of emergency procedures. ☒ ☐ ☐ emergency procedure reviews. Periodic in- service training on how to respond to emergencies is to be conducted periodically throughout the year. The facility has quarterly safety meetings for staff to address any safety issues or concerns. 1328 SAFETY CHECKS Chapter 3, Section 3.8 Safety Checks The facility administrator shall develop and implement The facility records their safety checks in a policy and procedures that provide for direct visual spiral bound notebook which also records observation of youth at a minimum of every 15 minutes, movement and activities occurring in the unit. at random or varied intervals during hours when youth Reviewed notebooks encompassing dates are asleep or when youth are in their rooms, confined in from December 2024 through May 2025. The holding cells or confined to their bed in a dormitory. majority of safety checks on the night shifts Supervision is not replaced, but may be supplemented occurred between 14- or 15-minute intervals, by, an audio/visual electronic surveillance system though random checks occurred at intervals designed to detect overt, aggressive or assaultive ☒ ☐ ☐ throughout the other two shifts. BSCC staff behavior and to summon aid in emergencies. All safety recommended that facility supervisors be checks shall be documented with the actual time the required in policy and procedure to audit these check is completed. notebooks regularly to ensure safety checks are random and varied and holding staff to a standard of legible entries as it was difficult to clearly identify safety checks from the multiple other entries. It is further recommended the facility separate the safety checks from all the notes of activities occurring in the unit. 1329 SUICIDE PREVENTION PLAN Chapter 3, Section 3.9 Suicide Prevention Program The facility administrator, in collaboration with the healthcare and behavioral/mental health administrators, Reviewed one incident in which the youth was shall plan and implement written policies and acutely suicidal and facility and WellPath procedures which delineate a Suicide Prevention Plan. medical and mental health worked The plan shall consider the needs of youth experiencing collaboratively to address the youth’s needs. past or current trauma. Suicide prevention responses The documentation reviewed consisted of shall be respectful and in the least invasive manner incident reports, Mental Health Suicide Watch consistent with the level of suicide risk. The plan shall ☒ ☐ ☐ Custody Notifications, Collaborative Safety include the following elements: Plan, and Observation Logs. Facility administration and WellPath Medical and Mental Health Administration continue to meet weekly to review responses to youth placed on suicide watch. BSCC staff encouraged continuation of these meetings as responses to suicidal youth and follow-up procedures has improved but continues to need refinement. 7174 Kings PROB The BRANCH Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 14 of 50 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (a) Suicide prevention training as required in Section Chapter 3, Section 3.9 Suicide Prevention 1322, Youth Supervision Staff Orientation, and Training Training and the Juvenile Corrections Officer Core Course. WellPath Medical and Mental Health provide ☒ ☐ ☐ annual suicide prevention training for facility staff annually. The next training will occur in September 2025. (b) Screening, Identification Assessment and Chapter 3, Section 3.9 Screenings, Precautionary Protocols Identification, Assessment and Precautionary (1) All youth shall be screened for risk of suicide at ☒ ☐ ☐ Protocols intake and as needed during detention. (2) All youth supervision staff who perform intake Chapter 3, Section 3.9 (a) Screenings, processes shall be trained in screening youth for risk Identification, Assessment and Precautionary ☒ ☐ ☐ of suicide. Protocols (3) All youth who have been identified during the Chapter 3, Section 3.9 (b) Screenings, intake screening process to be at risk of suicide shall Identification, Assessment and Precautionary be referred to behavioral/mental health staff for a Protocols suicide risk assessment. ☒ ☐ ☐ Youth identified as a suicide risk are to be immediately referred to WellPath medical and mental health. (4) Precautionary protocols shall be developed to Chapter 3, Section 3.9 (d) Screenings, ensure the youth’s safety pending the Identification, Assessment and Precautionary ☒ ☐ ☐ behavioral/mental health assessment. Protocols (c) Referral process to behavioral/mental health staff for Chapter 3, Section 3.9 Referral Process to assessment and/or services. Behavioral/Mental Health for Assessment and ☒ ☐ ☐ Services (d) Procedures for monitoring of youth identified at risk Chapter 3, Section 3.9 Procedures for for suicide. Monitoring Youth Identified at Risk of Suicide The facility has protocols for monitoring of youth on suicide watch. Youth will be placed ☒ ☐ ☐ on Constant Watch or Staggered watch consisting of 10-minute safety checks. In addition, youth may be placed on Post-Watch Follow-Up with the supervision determined by WellPath. (e) Safety Interventions Chapter 3, Section 3.9 Procedures for (1) Procedures to address intervention protocols for Monitoring Youth Identified at Risk of Suicide youth identified at risk for suicide which may ☒ ☐ ☐ include, but are not limited to: (A) Housing consideration (B) Treatment strategies including trauma- Chapter 3, Section 3.9 Safety Interventions informed approaches ☒ ☐ ☐ (2) Procedures to instruct youth supervision staff how Chapter 3, Section 3.9 Safety Interventions to respond to youth who exhibit suicidal behaviors. ☒ ☐ ☐ (f) Communication Chapter 3, Section 3.9 (c) Screenings, (1) The intake process shall include communication Identification, Assessment and Precautionary with the arresting officer and family guardians Protocols regarding the youth’s past or present suicidal ideations, behaviors or attempts. Reviewed Intake Check-Off Lists in which staff ☒ ☐ ☐ document communication with the arresting officer and parent/guardians. The documents reviewed affirm facility staff are filling out the information required consistently and completely. 7174 Kings PROB The BRANCH Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 15 of 50 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (2) Procedures for clear and current information Chapter 3, Section 3.9 Communication sharing about youth at risk for suicide with youth supervision, healthcare, and behavioral/mental ☒ ☐ ☐ health staff. (g) Debriefing of Critical Incidents Related to Suicides or Chapter 3, Section 3.9 Critical Incident Attempts Debriefing (1) Process for administrative review of the ☒ ☐ ☐ circumstances and responses proceeding, during and after the critical incident. Chapter 3, Section 3.9 Critical Incident (2) Process for a debriefing event with affected staff. ☒ ☐ ☐ Debriefing (3) Process for a debriefing event with affected youth. Chapter 3, Section 3.9 Critical Incident ☒ ☐ ☐ Debriefing (h) Documentation Chapter 3, Section 3.9 Documentation (1) Documentation processes shall be developed to ☒ ☐ ☐ ensure compliance with this regulation Youth identified at risk for suicide shall not be denied the Chapter 3, Section 3.9 Referral Process to opportunity to participate in facility programs, services Behavioral/Mental Health for Assessment and and activities which are available to other non-suicidal Services 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 Chapter 4, Section 4.1 Reporting of Legal Actions Each facility shall submit to the Board a letter of notification on each legal action, pertaining to conditions ☒ ☐ ☐ As of the date of this inspection, the facility has of confinement, filed against persons or legal entities no legal action as it pertains to this regulation. responsible for juvenile facility operation. 1341 DEATH AND SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY Chapter 4, Section 4.2 Death and Serious OF A YOUTH WHILE DETAINED Illness or Injury (1) Death of a Youth. (a) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health administrator and the behavioral/mental health director, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures in the event of the death of a youth while detained, which include notifications 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. (b) The health administrator, in cooperation with the Chapter 4, Section 4.2 (F) Death and Serious facility administrator, shall develop written policies Illness or Injury 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 Chapter 4, Section 4.2 (F) Death and Serious the Board a copy of the report submitted to the Illness or Injury Attorney General under Government Code Section Chapter 3, Section 3.7 Emergency ☒ ☐ ☐ 12525. A copy of the report shall be submitted to the Procedures (K)(7) Death or Serious Illness or Board within 10 calendar days after the death. Injury to a Youth 7174 Kings PROB The BRANCH Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 16 of 50 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 Facility administration is aware of this aspect from the administrator, the Board may within 30 of the regulation. calendar days inspect and evaluate the juvenile facility, jail, lockup or court holding facility pursuant to ☒ ☐ ☐ 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. Chapter 3, Section 3.7 Emergency (a) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Procedures (K) Death or Serious Illness or health administrator, shall develop written policies Injury to a Youth 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 Chapter 4, Section 4.3 Population Accounting Each juvenile facility shall submit required population The facility submits monthly reports to BSCC and profile survey reports to the Board within 10 working ☒ ☐ ☐ as required. days after the end of each reporting period, in a format to be provided by the Board. 1343 JUVENILE FACILITY CAPACITY (EXCERPT) Chapter 4, Section 4.4 Juvenile Facility Capacity When the number of youth detained in a living unit of a juvenile facility exceeds its rated capacity for more than ☒ ☐ ☐ 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 Chapter 5, Section 5.2 New Admissions Processing and Screening The facility administrator shall develop and implement written policies and procedures for admittance of youth The facility utilizes the Detention Risk that emphasize respectful and humane engagement Assessment Instrument (DRAI) to determine if with youth, and reflect that the admission process may the youth should be released or detained. be traumatic to youth who may have already experienced trauma. Policies shall be trauma-informed, Reviewed files of 10 recently admitted youth to culturally relevant, and responsive to the language and determine compliance with this regulation. The literacy needs of youth. In addition to the requirements ☒ ☐ ☐ admittance documentation contained in the of Sections 1324 and 1430 of these regulations: files consisted of intake checklists, booking sheets, Victim Vulnerability Assessments, Risk Assessments, youth/gang classification forms, medical screenings, rules of conduct acknowledgments, PREA notices, property receipts, daily programming contract, and phone rights. (a) the admittance process shall include: Chapter 5, Section 5.2 (A)(1) New Admissions (1) Access to two free phone calls within one hour of Unit Processing admittance in accordance with the provisions of ☒ ☐ ☐ Welfare and Institution Code Section 627; The youth’s telephone calls are documented on Phone Rights form. Chapter 5, Section 5.2 (A)(2) New Admissions Unit Processing (2) Offer of a shower; The youth’s acceptance or refusal of a shower ☒ ☐ ☐ is documented on Intake Check Off List. BSCC staff interviewed youth who indicated they were offered a shower upon admission. 7174 Kings PROB The BRANCH Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 17 of 50 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 Chapter 5, Section 5.2 (A)(3) New Admissions Unit Processing (3) Documented secure storage of personal belongings; ☒ ☐ ☐ The securing of the youth’s property is documented on Intake Check Off List and Receipt of Property Stored form. Chapter 5, Section 5.2 (A)(4) New Admissions Unit Processing (4) Offer of food upon arrival; The youth’s acceptance or refusal of food is ☒ ☐ ☐ documented on Intake Check Off List. BSCC staff interviewed youth who indicated they were offered food upon admission. Chapter 5, Section 5.2 Intake/Booking (5) Screening for physical and behavioral health and Assessment safety issues, intellectual or developmental ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 5, Section 5.2 (A)(5) New Admissions disabilities; Unit Processing (6) Screening for physical and developmental Chapter 5, Section 5.2 (A)(1),(3) disabilities in accordance with Sections 1329, 1413, Intake/Booking Assessment ☒ ☐ ☐ and 1430 of these regulations; (7) Contact with Regional Center for the Chapter 5, Section 5.2 (A)(7) New Admissions Developmentally Disabled for youth that are Unit Processing suspected of or identified as having a ☒ ☐ ☐ developmental disability, pursuant to Section 1413; and, Chapter 5, Section 5.2 (A)(10) New (8) Procedures consistent with Section 1352.5. ☒ ☐ ☐ Admissions Unit Processing (b) juvenile hall administrators shall establish written Chapter 5, Section 5.2 (A)(6) New Admissions criteria for detention that considers the least restrictive Unit Processing environment. ☒ ☐ ☐ The facility utilizes the Detention Risk Assessment Instrument (DRAI) to screen youth for admittance into the facility. (c) juvenile camps and post-dispositional programs in Chapter 5, Section 5.2 (A)(9) New Admissions juvenile halls shall develop policies and procedures that Unit Processing advise the youth of the estimated length of stay, inform them of program guidelines and provide written ☒ ☐ ☐ The Juvenile Services Officer will advise screening criteria for inclusion and exclusion from the committed youth an estimated length of their program. stay. (d) juvenile halls shall develop policies and procedures Chapter 5, Section 5.2 (A)(9) New Admissions that advise any committed youth of the estimated length Unit Processing of his/her stay. Youth detained will be advised of their court ☒ ☐ ☐ date. The Juvenile Services Officer will advise committed youth an estimated length of their stay. 1350.5 SCREENING FOR THE RISK OF SEXUAL Chapter 5, Section 5.2 (A)(6) New Admissions ABUSE Unit Processing Attachment 4130-F Victim Vulnerability The facility administrator shall develop and implement Assessment Instrument written policies and procedures to reduce the risk of sexual abuse by or upon youth. The policy shall require ☒ ☐ ☐ Reviewed 10 admittance packets which facility staff to assess each youth within 72 hours of included Victim Vulnerability Assessments and admission based on the following information: Risk Assessments which screen for the risk of (a) Prior sexual victimization or abusiveness; sexual abuse. 7174 Kings PROB The BRANCH Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 18 of 50 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 Chapter 5, Section 5.2 (A)(6) New Admissions identification as lesbian, gay or bisexual, transgender, Unit Processing queer or intersex, and whether the youth may, therefore, ☒ ☐ ☐ be vulnerable to sexual abuse; Chapter 5, Section 5.2 (A)(6) New Admissions (c) Current charges and offense history; ☒ ☐ ☐ Unit Processing Chapter 5, Section 5.2 (A)(6) New Admissions (d) Age; ☒ ☐ ☐ Unit Processing Chapter 5, Section 5.2 (A)(6) New Admissions (e) Level of emotional and cognitive development; ☒ ☐ ☐ Unit Processing Chapter 5, Section 5.2 (A)(6) New Admissions (f) Physical size and stature; ☒ ☐ ☐ Unit Processing Chapter 5, Section 5.2 (A)(6) New Admissions (g) Mental illness or mental disabilities; ☒ ☐ ☐ Unit Processing Chapter 5, Section 5.2 (A)(6) New Admissions (h) Intellectual or developmental disabilities; ☒ ☐ ☐ Unit Processing Chapter 5, Section 5.2 (A)(6) New Admissions (i) Physical disabilities; ☒ ☐ ☐ Unit Processing Chapter 5, Section 5.2 (A)(6) New Admissions (j) The youth’s perception of vulnerability; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ Unit Processing (k) Any other specific information about the individual Chapter 5, Section 5.2 (A)(6) New Admissions youth that may indicate heightened needs for Unit Processing supervision, additional safety precautions, or separation ☒ ☐ ☐ from certain other youth. Staff shall ascertain this information through Chapter 5, Section 5.2 (C) Intake/Booking conversations with the youth during the admittance Assessment 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 Chapter 5, Section 5.2 (A)(11) New controls on the dissemination of information within the Admissions Unit Processing 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 Chapter 5, Section 5.3 Release The facility administrator shall develop and implement Reviewed 10 release packets which included written policies and procedures for release of youth from ☒ ☐ ☐ Release Agreements and documentation of custody which provide for: release of property back to the youth. (a) verification of identity/release papers; Chapter 5, Section 5.3 (B) Release ☒ ☐ ☐ (b) return of personal clothing and valuables; Chapter 5, Section 5.3 (B)(9) Release ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) notification to the youth's parents or guardian; Chapter 5, Section 5.3 (B)(5) Release ☒ ☐ ☐ (d) notification to the facility health care provider in Chapter 5, Section 5.3 (B)(5) Release accordance with Sections 1408 and 1437 of these regulations, for coordination with outside agencies; and, Medical staff interviewed articulated that facility staff will provide release notification. An ☒ ☐ ☐ email is also sent to notify of any youth who are released. Medical staff also participate in re-entry meetings for committed youth. 7174 Kings PROB The BRANCH Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 19 of 50 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 Chapter 5, Section 5.3 (B)(7) Release Education staff interviewed informed probation (e) notification of school staff; ☒ ☐ ☐ staff will notify of releases. Education staff also participate in re-entry meetings for committed youth. Chapter 5, Section 5.3 (B)(7) Release Mental Health staff interviewed articulated that facility staff will provide release notification. An (f) notification of facility mental health personnel. ☒ ☐ ☐ email is also sent to notify of any youth who are released. Mental health staff also participate in re-entry meetings for committed youth. The facility administrator shall develop and implement Chapter 5, Section 5.3 (C) Release policies and procedures for post-disposition youth to coordinate the provision of transitional and reentry Within 30 days of release from custody, a re- services including, but not limited to, medical and entry meeting will be scheduled by the behavioral health, education, probation supervision and Transitional Deputy Probation Officer. These ☐ community-based services. ☒ ☐ meetings are attended by the youth, parents/guardians, assigned Deputy Probation Officer, Juvenile Services Officer, school, medical and mental health staff, and other involved collaborative partners. The facility administrator shall develop and implement Chapter 5.15 Searches written policies and procedures for the furlough of youth from custody. The facility’s policies address searches for youth returning on furlough. BSCC staff ☒ ☐ ☐ recommended further clarification on policies and procedures pertaining the furlough of youth. 1352 CLASSIFICATION Chapter 5, Section 5.5 Classification The facility administrator shall develop and implement Reviewed files of 10 recently admitted youth to written policies and procedures on classification of youth determine compliance with this regulation. for the purpose of determining housing placement in the ☒ ☐ ☐ Admission documentation, assessments, and facility. screenings assist the facility in determining Such procedures shall: classification decisions. (a) provide for the safety of the youth, other youth, facility Chapter 5, Section 5.5 Classification 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 Chapter 5, Section 5.5 Classification the facility; ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) provide that a youth shall be classified upon Chapter 5, Section 5.5 (A) Classification 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; 7174 Kings PROB The BRANCH Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 20 of 50 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (d) provide for periodic classification reviews, including Chapter 5, Section 5.5 Classification provisions that consider the level of supervision and the youth's behavior while in custody; and, The Juvenile Services Manager indicated they review security classifications approximately every 30 days and make notations in the Spillman System if changes were made. In ☒ ☐ ☐ addition, the Room Assignment Log is provided to facility staff on a daily basis, noting other classification information and decisions. Recommended the facility also review classifications as part of their weekly meeting held with medical and mental health. (e) provide that facility staff shall not separate youth from Chapter 5, Section 5.5 Classification 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, Chapter 5, Section 5.5 Classification transgender, questioning or intersex identification or status as an indicator of likelihood of being sexually ☒ ☐ ☐ abusive. 1352.5 TRANSGENDER AND INTERSEX YOUTH. Chapter 5, Section 5.2 (A)(10) New Admissions Unit Processing The facility administrator shall develop written policies Chapter 5, Section 5.6 Transgender and and procedures ensuring respectful and equitable Intersex Youth treatment of transgender and intersex youth. The policies shall provide that: ☒ ☐ ☐ Compliance is based upon a review of policy and procedure, as the facility has not had any transgender or intersex youth admitted during this inspection cycle. (a) Facility staff shall respect every youth’s gender Chapter 5, Section 5.2 (A)(10) New identity and shall refer to the youth by the youth’s Admissions Unit Processing preferred name and gender pronoun, regardless of the Chapter 5, Section 5.6 (1) Transgender and youth’s legal name. Facilities may prohibit the use of Intersex Youth 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 Chapter 5, Section 5.2 (A)(10) New themselves in a manner consistent with their gender Admissions Unit Processing identity and shall provide youth with the institution’s Chapter 5, Section 5.6 (2)Transgender and ☒ ☐ ☐ clothing and undergarments consistent with their gender Intersex Youth identity. (c) Facility staff shall house youth in the unit or room that Chapter 5, Section 5.2 (A)(10) New best meets their individual needs and promotes their Admissions Unit Processing safety and well-being. Staff may not automatically house Chapter 5, Section 5.6 (3) Transgender and youth according to their external anatomy and shall Intersex Youth 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. 7174 Kings PROB The BRANCH Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 21 of 50 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (d) Facility administrators shall ensure that transgender Chapter 5, Section 5.2 (A)(10) New and intersex youth have access to medical and Admissions Unit Processing behavioral health providers qualified to provide care and ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 5, Section 5.6 (4) Transgender and treatment to transgender and intersex youth. Intersex Youth (e) Consistent with the facility’s reasonable and Chapter 5, Section 5.6 (5) Transgender and necessary security considerations and physical plant, Intersex Youth facility staff shall make every effort to ensure the safety 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 Chapter 5, Section 5.6 (6) Transgender and youth for the purpose of determining the youth’s Intersex Youth anatomical sex. Whenever feasible, the facility shall ☒ ☐ ☐ respect the youth’s preference regarding the gender of the staff member who conducts any search of the youth. 1353 ORIENTATION Chapter 5, Section 5.7 Orientation of Youth Attachment 4108-D The facility administrator shall develop and implement written policies and procedures to orient a youth prior to Reviewed the Youth Orientation Handbook placement in a living area. Both written and verbal and admission forms which assist in information shall be provided and supplemented with orientating the youth to the facility. These video orientation if feasible. Provision shall be made to forms include PREA, Rules of Conduct, and provide accessible orientation information to all detained Daily Programming acknowledgements. In youth including those with disabilities, limited literacy, or addition, BSCC staff interviewed youth about English language learners. orientation procedures and it was apparent Orientation shall include information that addresses: that the orientation process for youth needs to ☒ ☐ ☐ be improved as youth were unclear about receiving orientation even though admission forms were signed. Youth further stated they never received an Orientation Handbook, received an outdated handbook which pertained to the old facility, or just recently received a handbook. BSCC staff recommended the facility update their Orientation Handbook to cover all areas required in the regulation and create a separate form to acknowledge orientation. (a) facility rules including contraband and searches and Chapter 5, Section 5.7 (a) Orientation disciplinary procedures; ☒ ☐ ☐ (b) facility’s system of positive behavior interventions Chapter 5, Section 5.7 (b) Orientation 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 Chapter 5, Section 5.7 (c) Orientation policy prohibiting sexual abuse and sexual harassment Attachment 4130-C Zero Tolerance Intake and how to report incidents or suspicions of sexual Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ abuse or sexual harassment; Attachment 4130-D Zero Tolerance Intake Orientation-Notice of Understanding (d) identification of key staff and their roles; Chapter 5, Section 5.7 (d) Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ (e) the existence of the grievance procedure, the steps Chapter 5, Section 5.7 (e) Orientation 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 Chapter 5, Section 5.7 (f) Orientation process; ☒ ☐ ☐ 7174 Kings PROB The BRANCH Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 22 of 50 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (g) access to routine and emergency health and mental Chapter 5, Section 5.7 (g) Orientation health care; ☒ ☐ ☐ (h) access to education, religious services, and Chapter 5, Section 5.7 (h) Orientation recreational activities; ☒ ☐ ☐ (i) housing assignments; Chapter 5, Section 5.7 (i) Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ (j) opportunity for personal hygiene and daily showers Chapter 5, Section 5.7 (j) Orientation including the availability of personal care items ☒ ☐ ☐ (k) rules and access to correspondence, visits and Chapter 5, Section 5.7 (k) Orientation telephone use; ☒ ☐ ☐ (l) availability of reading materials, programming, and Chapter 5, Section 5.7 (l) Orientation other activities; ☒ ☐ ☐ (m) facility policies on the use of force, use of restraints, Chapter 5, Section 5.7 (m) Orientation chemical agents and room confinement; ☒ ☐ ☐ (n) immigration legal services; Chapter 5, Section 5.7 (n) Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ (o) emergencies including evacuation procedures; Chapter 5, Section 5.7 (o) Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ (p) non-discrimination policy and the right to be free from Chapter 5, Section 5.7 (p) Orientation physical, verbal or sexual abuse and harassment by ☒ ☐ ☐ other youth and staff; (q) availability of services and programs in a language Chapter 5, Section 5.7 (q) Orientation other than English if appropriate; ☒ ☐ ☐ (r) the process for requesting different housing, Chapter 5, Section 5.7 (r) Orientation education, programming and work assignments; ☒ ☐ ☐ (s) a process for which parents/guardians receive Chapter 5, Section 5.7 (s) Orientation information regarding the youth’s stay in the facility that Attachment 4108-E at a minimum includes answers to frequently asked ☒ ☐ ☐ questions and provides contact information for the A parent handbook is made available in facility, medical, school and mental health; and, English and Spanish. (t) a process by which youth may request access to Title Chapter 5, Section 5.7 (t) Orientation 15 Minimum Standards for Juvenile Facilities. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1354 SEPARATION Chapter 5, Section 5.8 Separation The facility administrator shall develop and implement Reviewed 10 Voluntary Return to Room forms written policies and procedures that address: which the facility utilizes when youth choose to self-separate. The form documents the name ☒ ☐ ☐ of the youth, assigned room, reason, time in and out of room, and requires staff and youth signature. The majority were for wanting to sleep in, in lieu of breakfast or early morning large muscle exercise. (a) separation of youth for reasons that include, but are Chapter 5, Section 5.8 Separation not be limited to, medical and mental health conditions, assaultive behavior, disciplinary consequences and ☒ ☐ ☐ protective custody. (b) consideration of positive youth development and Chapter 5, Section 5.8 Separation trauma-informed care. ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) separated youth shall not be denied normal privileges Chapter 5, Section 5.8 Separation available at the facility, except when necessary to ☒ ☐ ☐ accomplish the objective of separation. (d) when the objective of the separation is discipline, Chapter 5, Section 5.8 Separation Title 15 Section 1390 shall apply. ☒ ☐ ☐ 7174 Kings PROB The BRANCH Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 23 of 50 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (e) when separation results in room confinement, the Chapter 5, Section 5.8 Separation 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 Chapter 5, Section 5.8 Separation separated youth to determine if separation remains ☒ ☐ ☐ necessary. 1354.5 ROOM CONFINEMENT Chapter 5, Section 5.9 Room Confinement (a) The facility administrator shall develop and Reviewed eight instances of room implement written policies and procedures addressing confinement which consisted of the confinement of youth in their room that are consistent documentation outlined in the special incident with Welfare and Institutions Code Section 208.3. The report and observation log. The incidents placement of a youth in room confinement shall be involved fights, assaults on youth and staff, accomplished in accordance with the following and safety and security threats. The majority guidelines: were reintegrated in less than two hours. In addition, BSCC staff reviewed one instance in which a youth remained confined in their ☒ ☐ ☐ room for suicidal behavior based on the recommendation of WellPath. The youth was reintegrated in less than four hours. BSCC staff recommended the facility separate the safety check from the observation log and formalize a process to determine if a youth is ready for reintegration. Provided facility administration a document used by another agency to gauge a youth’s readiness to safely reintegrate. (1) Room confinement shall not be used before other, Chapter 5, Section 5.9 (2)(a) Guidelines for less restrictive, options have been attempted and Room Confinement 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 Chapter 5, Section 5.9 (2)(b) Guidelines for purposes of punishment, coercion, convenience, or Room Confinement ☒ ☐ ☐ retaliation by staff. (3) Room confinement shall not be used to the extent Chapter 5, Section 5.9 (2)(c) Guidelines for that it compromises the mental and physical health of Room Confinement ☒ ☐ ☐ the youth. (b) A youth may be held up to four hours in room Chapter 5, Section 5.9 (3)(a) Use of Room confinement. After the youth has been held in room Confinement confinement for a period of four hours, staff shall do one ☒ ☐ ☐ or more of the following: Chapter 5, Section 5.9 (3)(a) Use of Room (1) Return the youth to general population. ☒ ☐ ☐ Confinement Chapter 5, Section 5.9 (3)(a) Use of Room (2) Consult with mental health or medical staff. ☒ ☐ ☐ Confinement (3) Develop an individualized plan that includes the Chapter 5, Section 5.9 (3)(a) Use of Room goals and objectives to be met in order to reintegrate Confinement ☒ ☐ ☐ the youth to general population. 7174 Kings PROB The BRANCH Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 24 of 50 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 Chapter 5, Section 5.9 (3)(b) Use of Room four hours, staff shall do each of the following: Confinement (A) Document the reasons for room confinement and the basis for the extension, the date and time The Camp had no youth on room confinement ☒ ☐ ☐ the youth was first placed in room confinement, lasting longer than four hours. and when he or she is eventually released from room confinement. (B) Develop an individualized plan that includes Chapter 5, Section 5.9 (3)(b) Use of Room the goals and objectives to be met in order to Confinement ☒ ☐ ☐ integrate the youth to general population. (C) Obtain documented authorization by the Chapter 5, Section 5.9 (3)(b) Use of Room facility superintendent or his or her designee Confinement ☒ ☐ ☐ every four hours thereafter. (5) This section is not intended to limit the use of Chapter 5, Section 5.9 (1)(a) Room single-person rooms or cells for the housing of youth Confinement in juvenile facilities and does not apply to normal ☒ ☐ ☐ sleeping hours. (6) This section does not apply to youth or wards in Chapter 5, Section 5.9 (1)(a) Room court holding facilities or adult facilities. ☒ ☐ ☐ Confinement (7) Nothing in this section shall be construed to Chapter 5, Section 5.9 Room Confinement conflict with any law providing greater or additional ☒ ☐ ☐ protections to youth. (8) This section does not apply during an Chapter 5, Section 5.9 (1)(a) Room extraordinary emergency circumstance that requires Confinement 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 Chapter 5, Section 5.9 (1)(a) Room placed in a locked cell or sleeping room to treat and Confinement 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 Chapter 5, Section 5.10 Institutional Assessment and Case Plan The facility administrator shall develop and implement ☒ ☐ ☐ written policies and procedures for assessment and case planning. 7174 Kings PROB The BRANCH Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 25 of 50 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (a) Assessment: Chapter 5, Section 5.10 Assessment The assessment is based on information collected during the admission process with periodic review, which A Positive Achievement Change Tool (PACT) includes the youth's risk factors, needs and strengths pre-screen will be completed within 72 hours including, but not limited to, identification of substance of admission. The Transitional Probation abuse history, educational, vocational, counseling, Officer or Probation Officer completing the pre- behavioral health, consideration of known history of ☒ ☐ ☐ screen will provide appropriate referrals. trauma, and family strengths and needs. BSCC staff recommended a copy of the pre- screen be kept in the youth’s file for reference. Currently, the pre-screen is kept in a binder at the Day Reporting Center adjacent to the facility. (b) Institutional Case Plan: Chapter 5, Section 5.10 Case Plan (1) A case plan shall be developed for each youth Development held for at least 30 days or more and created within Chapter 5, Section 5.10 (A) Case 40 days of admission. Conferencing The facility has a Transitional Probation Officer position responsible for ensuring assessment and case plans are completed. BSCC staff interviewed the assigned officer and reviewed the excel spreadsheet that tracks all youth’s initial and re-assessment of case plans. A full ☒ ☐ ☐ PACT assessment will be completed by the Transitional Probation Officer to determine the youth’s criminogenic needs and risk factors and will be used in the development of the youth’s case plan. BSCC staff discussed with the Transitional Probation Officer completing a case plan on all youth for each entry into the facility, even if recently released. In addition, discussed with the officer ensuring documentation is completed if there is an issue completing a case plan as required. (2) The institutional plan shall include, but not be Chapter 5, Section 5.10 (A) Case Plan limited to, written documentation that provides: Development (A) objectives and time frame for the resolution of ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 5, Section 5.10 (C) Case problems identified in the assessment; Conferencing (B) a plan for meeting the objectives that includes Chapter 5, Section 5.10 (A) Case Plan a description of program resources needed and Development individuals responsible for assuring that the plan ☒ ☐ ☐ is implemented; (3) periodic evaluation of progress towards meeting Chapter 5, Section 5.10 (B) Case Plan the objectives, including periodic review and Development discussion of the plan with the youth; According to the Transitional Probation Officer a PACT re-assessment is to be completed every six months or based on individual needs. The youth’s case plan will be updated ☒ ☐ ☐ based on the re-assessment. Facility policy requires a periodic review of the youth’s case plan every ninety days. It was discussed with the Transition Officer to review the Case Plan every ninety days, even if a re-assessment is not required, to comply with facility policy and procedures. 7174 Kings PROB The BRANCH Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 26 of 50 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (4) a transition plan, the contents of which shall be Chapter 5, Section 5.10 (D) Case Plan subject to existing resources, shall be developed for Development post dispositional youth in accordance with Section Chapter 5, Section 5.10 (A) Case 1351; and, Conferencing A pre-release conference will be scheduled by the Transitional Probation Officer within 30 days of release to discuss progression and ☒ ☐ ☐ compliance with the institutional case plan and finalize the case plan for the youth’s re-entry. A Multi-Disciplinary Team Meeting includes the youth, parent/guardian, transitional probation officer or assigned case manager, school, behavioral health, medical, facility staff, and other collaborative partners. (5) in as much as possible and if appropriate, the Chapter 5, Section 5.10 (C) Case Plan plan, including the transition plan, shall be developed Development with input from the family, supportive adults, youth, Chapter 5, Section 5.10 (A) Case ☒ ☐ ☐ and Regional Center for the Developmentally Conferencing Disabled. 1356 COUNSELING AND CASEWORK SERVICES Chapter 5, Section 5.11 Counseling and Casework The facility administrator shall develop and implement written policies and procedures ensuring the availability A Youth Supervision Officer will be assigned to of appropriate counseling and casework services for all a youth as a counselor within 72 hours of youth. Policies and procedures shall ensure: ☒ ☐ ☐ detention orders. Facility staff are to meet with (a) youth will receive assistance with needs or concerns the youth twice a month and document the that may arise; contacts. BSCC staff reviewed documentation of youth contacts with their assigned YSO counselor in case notes. (b) youth will receive assistance in requesting contact Chapter 5, Section 5.11 Counseling and with parents, other supportive adults, attorney, clergy, Casework probation officer, or other public official; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ Request to Speak forms were observed accessible in the housing units. Youth use these forms to request contact. (c) youth will be provided access to available resources Chapter 5, Section 5.11 Counseling and to meet the youth’s needs. ☒ ☐ ☐ Casework 1357 USE OF FORCE Chapter 5, Section 5.12 Use of Force Attachment 4119-A Use of Force Report and The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Restraint Form responsible physician, shall develop and implement written policies and procedures for the use of force, BSCC staff reviewed eight Use of Force which may include chemical agents. Force shall never ☒ ☐ ☐ incidents which consisted of documentation be applied as punishment, discipline, retaliation or contained in incident reports and Use of Force treatment. reporting forms. The incidents involved youth (a) At a minimum, each facility shall develop policies and engaging in fights, assaults on other youth and procedures which: staff, and aggressive/threatening behavior. (1) restricts the use of force to that which is deemed Chapter 5, Section 5.12 (A) Use of Force- reasonable and necessary, as defined in Section 1302 Purpose and Scope to ensure the safety and security of youth, staff, others ☒ ☐ ☐ and the facility. 7174 Kings PROB The BRANCH Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 27 of 50 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (2) outline the force options available to staff including Chapter 5, Section 5.12 (H) Restraint/ Control both physical and non-physical options and define Policy when those force options are appropriate. Use of Force options available to staff include: • Staff presence (or multiple staff) • Dialogue/counseling ☒ ☐ ☐ • Verbal commands • Control and search techniques Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) pepper aerosol sprays • Mechanical restraints • Unarmed defensive tactics (3) describe force options or techniques that are Chapter 5, Section 5.12 (C)(5) Use of Force expressly prohibited by the facility. Chapter 5, Section 5.12 (H) Restraint/Control ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy (4) describe the requirements of staff to report any Chapter 5, Section 5.12 (C)(5) Use of Force inappropriate use of force, and to take affirmative Chapter 5, Section 5.13 (B) Use of Physical ☒ ☐ ☐ action to immediately stop it. Restraints (5) define a standardized reporting format that Chapter 5, Section 5.12 Documentation includes time period and procedure for documenting Chapter 5, Section 5.13 (B) Use of Physical and reporting the use of force, including reporting Restraints-Debriefing requirements of management and line staff and procedures for reviewing and tracking use of force Special incident reports reviewed continue to incidents by supervisory and or management staff, improve since the last Comprehensive and which include procedures for debriefing a particular ☒ ☐ ☐ Targeted inspections. BSCC staff incident with staff and/or youth for the purposes of recommended continued oversight by training as well as mitigating the effects of trauma that supervisors and facility administration to may have been experienced by staff and /or the youth ensure staff continue to adhere to required involved. documentation in reports which include debriefing with staff and/or youth. (6) Include an administrative review and a system for Chapter 5, Section 5.12 Administrative Review investigating unreasonable use of force. ☒ ☐ ☐ (7) define the role, notification, and follow-up Chapter 5, Section 5.12 Use of procedures required after use of force incidents for Force/Restraint Referrals and Notifications medical, mental health staff and parents or legal guardians. The documentation reviewed supports ☒ ☐ ☐ compliance with required notifications. This information is noted on the Use of Force Report forms. (8) describe the limitations of use of force on pregnant Chapter 5, Section 5.12 (C)(7) Use of Force youth in accordance with Penal Code Section 6030(f) Chapter 5, Section 5.12 (J) Restraint/Control ☒ ☐ ☐ and Welfare and Institutions Code Section 222. Policy (b) Facilities that authorize chemical agents as a force Chapter 5, Section 5.12 (D)(8), (9), (10), (11) option shall include policies and procedures that: Use of Force Options and Protocol (1) identify who is approved to carry and/or utilize chemical agents in the facility and the type, size and ☒ ☐ ☐ the approved method of deployment for those chemical agents. 7174 Kings PROB The BRANCH Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 28 of 50 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (2) mandate that chemical agents only be used when Chapter 5, Section 5.12 (D) Use of Force there is an imminent threat to the youth’s safety or the Options and Protocol safety of others and only when de-escalation efforts have been unsuccessful or are not reasonably Use of force reports reviewed indicate staff possible. give directions to stop and announce “Cover”, which is used to direct youth to assume a ☒ ☐ ☐ position on their stomach as a response to an emergency or incident which may result in use of force. BSCC staff recommend facility staff also consistently announce OC will be used as some youth interviewed did not know chemical agents would be utilized. (3) outline the facility’s approved methods and Chapter 5, Section 5.12 (D)(12) Use of Force timelines for decontamination from chemical agents. Options and Protocol This shall include that youth who have been exposed to chemical agents shall not be left unattended until The facility provides irritant wipes in addition to ☒ ☐ ☐ that youth is fully decontaminated or is no longer showering as part of the decontamination suffering the effects of the chemical agent. process. Facility staff are to observe youth until medically cleared. (4) define the role, notification, and follow-up Chapter 5, Section 5.12 Use of procedures required after use of force incidents Force/Restraint Referrals and Notifications involving chemical agents for medical, mental health staff and parents or legal guardians. The documentation reviewed supports ☒ ☐ ☐ compliance with required notifications. This information is noted on the Use of Force Report forms. (5) provide for the documentation of each incident of Chapter 5, Section 5.12 Documentation use of chemical agents, including the reasons for which it was used, efforts to de-escalate prior to use, youth and staff involved, the date, time and location ☒ ☐ ☐ of use, decontamination procedures applied and identification of any injuries sustained as a result of such use. (c) Facilities shall develop policies and procedure which Chapter 5, Section 5.12 (C)(6) Use of Force 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 Chapter 5, Section 5.12 (C)(6) Use of Force application. ☒ ☐ ☐ (3) signs or symptoms that should result in immediate Chapter 5, Section 5.12 (C)(6) Use of Force referral to medical or behavioral health. ☒ ☐ ☐ (4) instruction on the Constitutional Limitations of Use Chapter 5, Section 5.12 (C)(6) Use of Force of Force. ☒ ☐ ☐ (5) physical training force options that may require Chapter 5, Section 5.12 (C)(6) Use of Force the use of perishable skills. ☒ ☐ ☐ (6) timelines the facility uses to define regular Chapter 5, Section 5.12 (C)(6) Use of Force training. ☒ ☐ ☐ 7174 Kings PROB The BRANCH Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 29 of 50 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1358 USE OF PHYSICAL RESTRAINTS Chapter 5, Section 5.13 Use of Physical Restraints The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician and mental health director, shall BSCC staff reviewed one incident involving the develop and implement written policies and procedures use of restraints when handcuffs were used for the use of restraint devices. Restraint devices include twice for an actively suicidal youth. The any devices which immobilize a youth's extremities ☒ ☐ ☐ restraints were removed in thirty-two minutes and/or prevent the youth from being ambulatory. and seven minutes. Medical staff assisted facility staff throughout the restraints. Mental health staff was also on-site to provide follow- up directives for suicide watch monitoring. Physical restraints may be used only for those youth who Chapter 5, Section 5.13 Use of Physical present an immediate danger to themselves or others, Restraints who exhibit behavior which results in the destruction of 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 Chapter 5, Section 5.13 Use of Physical discipline, or as a substitute for treatment. The use of Restraints restraint devices that attach a youth to a wall, floor or other 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 Chapter 5, Section 5.13 Use of Physical handcuffs, shackles or other restraint devices when used Restraints to restrain youth for movement or transportation within the 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 Chapter 5, Section 5.13 (F) General of the facility manager or designee. The facility manager Procedures for Using Restraints may delegate authority to place a youth in restraints to a 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 Chapter 5, Section 5.13 Medical Assistance retention shall be secured as soon as possible, but no later than two hours from the time of placement. The ☒ ☐ ☐ youth shall be medically cleared for continued retention at least every three hours thereafter. A mental health consultation shall be secured as soon as Chapter 5, Section 5.13 Mental Health possible, but in no case longer than four hours from the Assistance time of placement, to assess the need for mental health ☒ ☐ ☐ treatment. Continuous direct visual supervision shall be conducted Chapter 5, Section 5.13 (D)(4), (F) General to ensure that the restraints are properly employed, and Procedures for Using Restraints to ensure the safety and well-being of the youth. 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 Chapter 5, Section 5.13 Documentation procedures shall address: (a) documentation of the circumstances leading to an ☒ ☐ ☐ application of restraints. 7174 Kings PROB The BRANCH Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 30 of 50 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (b) known medical conditions that would contraindicate Chapter 5, Section 5.13 (C) Use of Physical certain restraint devices and/or techniques. ☒ ☐ ☐ Restraints (c) acceptable restraint devices. Chapter 5, Section 5.13 (E) Use of Physical Restraints Staff may only use the following approved restraints: ☒ ☐ ☐ • Handcuffs • Leg restraints • Security Waist Chains • Soft Restraint (Wrap) (d) signs or symptoms which should result in immediate Chapter 5, Section 5.13 (F), (K) General medical/mental health referral. ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedures for Using Restraints (e) availability of cardiopulmonary resuscitation Chapter 5, Section 5.13 (H) General equipment. ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedures for Using Restraints (f) protective housing of restrained youth. While in Chapter 5, Section 5.13 (M) General restraint devices, all youth shall be housed alone or in a Procedures for Using Restraints specified housing area for restrained youth which makes ☒ ☐ ☐ provision to protect the youth from abuse. Chapter 5, Section 5.13 (I), (J) General (g) provision for hydration and sanitation needs. ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedures for Using Restraints Chapter 5, Section 5.13 (K), (L) General (h) exercising of extremities. ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedures for Using Restraints 1358.5 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES FOR Chapter 5, Section 5.14 Restraint Devices for MOVEMENT AND TRANSPORTATION WITHIN Movement and Transportation Within the THE FACILITY. Facility The Facility Administrator, in cooperation with the The facility uses a Mechanical Restraint responsible physician and behavioral/mental health Determination Form for determining the director, shall develop and implement written policies ☒ ☐ ☐ method of restraint for youth being transported and procedures for the use of restraint devices when the out of the facility. purpose is for movement or transportation within the facility that shall include the following: Acceptable restraint devices approved for use (a) identification of acceptable restraint devices, staff by staff include handcuffs and leg irons. approved to utilize restraint devices and the required training. (b) the circumstances leading to the application of Chapter 5, Section 5.14 (A)(2) Restraint restraints must be documented. Devices for Movement and Transportation ☒ ☐ ☐ Within the Facility (c) an individual assessment of the need to apply Chapter 5, Section 5.14 (A)(3) Restraint restraints for movement or transportation that includes Devices for Movement and Transportation consideration of less restrictive alternatives, Within the Facility consideration of a youth’s known medical or mental ☒ ☐ ☐ health conditions, trauma informed approaches, and a process for documentation and supervisor review and approval. (d) consideration of safety and security of the facility, Chapter 5, Section 5.14 (A) Restraint Devices with a clearly defined expectation that restraint devices for Movement and Transportation Within the shall not be used for the purposes of discipline or ☒ ☐ ☐ Facility retaliation. (e) the use of restraints on pregnant youth is limited in Chapter 5, Section 5.14 (A)(4) Restraint accordance with Penal Code Section 6030(f) and Devices for Movement and Transportation ☒ ☐ ☐ Welfare and Institutions Code Section 222. Within the Facility 7174 Kings PROB The BRANCH Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 31 of 50 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1359 SAFETY ROOM PROCEDURES The facility does not have 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 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. (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. 7174 Kings PROB The BRANCH Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 32 of 50 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (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 Chapter 5, Section 5.15 Searches The facility administrator shall develop and implement written policies and procedures governing the search of ☒ ☐ ☐ youth, the facility, and visitors. Policies and procedures shall provide that: (a) Searches shall be conducted to ensure the safety Chapter 5, Section 5.15 Searches-General and security of the facility, public, visitors, youth, and Policy staff. The facility has a TEK 84 Body Scanner which is used to screen youth upon intake and post detention searches for contraband. Perimeter, ☒ ☐ ☐ unit, and room searches are conducted routinely. Reviewed July and August 2025 documentation of Ground Searches, Lunch Clean-Up, and Kitchen/Laundry searches. Recommended room and unit searches be documented in unit shift reports or logs. (b) Searches shall be conducted in a manner that Chapter 5, Section 5.15 (A) Searches 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 Chapter 5, Section 5.15 (C) Searches searches shall comply with Penal Code Section 4030. Attachment 4111-A Strip Search Authorization Form ☒ ☐ ☐ The Camp had no strip searches. (d) Physical body cavity searches shall only be Chapter 5, Section 5.15 (D) Pat Down, Strip, conducted by a medical professional. ☒ ☐ ☐ and Visual Cavity Searches (e) Any youth held after a detention hearing shall only be Chapter 5, Section 5.15 (B) Pat Down, Strip, strip searched with prior approval of a supervisor when and Visual Cavity Searches there is reasonable suspicion based on specific and articulable facts to believe that youth is concealing ☒ ☐ ☐ contraband. The reasonable suspicion shall be documented. (f) Searches of transgender and intersex youth shall Chapter 5, Section 5.15 (5) Strip Searches comply with Section 1352.5. ☒ ☐ ☐ (g) Cross-gender pat-down searches and strip searches Chapter 5, Section 5.15 (B)(2) Pat Down, are prohibited except in exigent circumstances or when Strip, and Visual Cavity Searches conducted by a medical professional. Such searches ☒ ☐ ☐ must be justified and documented in writing. 7174 Kings PROB The BRANCH Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 33 of 50 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1361 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE Chapter 5, Section 5.16 Grievance Procedure Attachment 4122-A Grievance Form The facility administrator shall develop and implement written policies and procedures whereby any youth may Reviewed grievances from December 2024 appeal and have resolved grievances relating to any through June 2025. The facility combines all condition of confinement, including but not limited to three facility grievances together in monthly health care services, classification decisions, program tracking logs. The facility has thirty to forty participation, telephone, mail or visiting procedures, grievances filed each month. The selected food, clothing, bedding, mistreatment, harassment or grievances reviewed pertained to all levels of violations of the nondiscrimination policy. There shall be discipline, visiting, housing, staff issues, and no time limit on filing grievances. Policies and food. The tracking system of youth grievances procedures shall include provisions whereby the facility has been impacted due to a lack of manager ensures: supervisory or clerical staff oversight. All grievances from the month of February 2025 are missing and the tracking logs were ☒ ☐ ☐ disorganized and lacking clarity and consistency. Adequate supervisory and clerical staff could ensure appropriate auditing and storage of youth grievances. As the facility has a large amount of grievances in relation to the size of the youth population, BSCC staff recommended the facility improve rapport with youth by adopting a Youth Council. This would allow youth to have another avenue to have their perspectives and concerns addressed by facility staff and administration while fostering their leadership skills. (a) a grievance form and instructions for registering a Chapter 5, Section 5.16 (A)(1) Grievance grievance, which includes provisions for the youth to Procedure have free access to the form; Attachment 4122-A BSCC staff observed grievance forms were not freely accessible to the youth in the living unit. Staff keep the grievance forms in a binder ☐ ☒ ☐ at the staff desk and youth have to ask for a grievance. Facility administration indicate that youth tear them up or use them to damage the facility. Appropriate supervision of youth with adequate staffing could mitigate the abuse of the grievance system. (b) the youth shall have the option to confidentially file Chapter 5, Section 5.16 (B)(1) Confidential the grievance or to deliver the form to any youth Grievance supervision staff working in the facility; The confidential grievance is to be specifically reviewed by the Division Director or Juvenile Services Manager. The confidential box is to be checked daily. ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff observed boxes mounted in the living units marked confidential to be used by youth for grievances. Some youth interviewed were unaware of the grievance boxes. Recommended the confidential boxes be marked with more than confidential and youth be further orientated to the grievance process. (c) resolution of the grievance at the lowest appropriate Chapter 5, Section 5.16 (A)(1) Grievance staff level; ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure 7174 Kings PROB The BRANCH Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 34 of 50 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 Chapter 5, Section 5.16 (A)(1) Grievance grievances within three (3) business days, grievances Procedure that relate to health and safety issues must be addressed immediately; All grievances reviewed had an initial response within the required timeframe. ☒ ☐ ☐ Typically, it was the same day of the grievance being received. However, it is difficult to determine if the facility is adhering to timelines as an entire month of grievances was missing. (1) The youth may elect to be present to explain Chapter 5, Section 5.16 (A)(1) Grievance his/her version of the grievance to a person not Procedure directly involved in the circumstances which led to the ☒ ☐ ☐ grievance. (2) Provision for a staff representative approved by Chapter 5, Section 5.16 (A) Grievance the facility administrator to assist the youth. ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure (e) provision for a written response to the grievance Chapter 5, Section 5.16 (A)(1) Grievance which includes the reasons for the decisions; ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure (f) a system which provides that any appeal of a Chapter 5, Section 5.16 (A)(1) Grievance grievance shall be heard by a person not directly Procedure involved in the circumstances which led to the grievance; ☒ ☐ ☐ The Chief Probation Officer has the highest level of appeal and their decision is final. (g) resolution of the grievance must occur within ten (10) Chapter 5, Section 5.16 (A)(1) Grievance business days unless circumstances dictate a longer Procedure time frame. The youth shall be notified of any delay; and, All grievances reviewed were resolved within ☒ ☐ ☐ the required timeframe. However, it is difficult to determine if the facility is adhering to timelines as an entire month of grievances was missing. (h) the policy shall provide multiple internal and external Chapter 5, Section 5.16 (A)(1) Grievance methods to report sexual abuse and sexual harassment. ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure Whether or not associated with a grievance, concerns of Chapter 5, Section 5.16 (C) Grievance parents, guardians, staff or other parties shall be Procedure addressed and documented in accordance with written Attachment 4121-F policies and procedures within a specified timeframe. Concerns are to be documented in an incident ☒ ☐ ☐ report by staff and responded to within 72 hours by the Division Director or Juvenile Services Manager. If the complainant wishes to pursue the matter, they will be afforded the opportunity to file a Citizen Complaint. 1362 REPORTING OF INCIDENTS Chapter 5, Section 5.17 Reporting of Incidents A written report of all incidents which result in physical The Spillman system is used to document harm, use of force, serious threat of physical harm, or incidents by involved staff and witnesses and death of an employee, youth or other person(s) shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ reviewed by facility administration. BSCC staff maintained. Such written record shall be prepared by the reviewed incident reports for use of force, staff and submitted to the facility manager by the end of room confinement, suicide watch, separation, the shift, unless additional time is necessary and and mechanical restraints. authorized by the facility manager or designee. 7174 Kings PROB The BRANCH Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 35 of 50 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 Chapter 5, Section 5.18 Use of Reasonable DNA SPECIMENS, SAMPLES, IMPRESSIONS Force to Collect DNA Specimens, Samples and Impressions (a) Pursuant to Penal Code Section 298.1 authorized law enforcement, custodial, or corrections personnel In the event a youth is not cooperative, the including peace officers, may employ reasonable force matter will be returned to the Court for review to collect blood specimens, saliva samples, and thumb and authorization. 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 Chapter 5, Section 5.18 (A) Use of efforts to secure voluntary compliance. Efforts to Reasonable Force to Collect DNA Specimens, secure voluntary compliance shall be documented Samples and Impressions 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 Chapter 5, Section 5.18 (B) Use of authorization of the supervising officer on duty. The Reasonable Force to Collect DNA Specimens, authorization shall include information that reflects the Samples and Impressions ☒ ☐ ☐ 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 Chapter 5, Section 5.18 (C) Use of extraction, the extraction shall be videotaped. Video Reasonable Force to Collect DNA Specimens, shall be directed at the cell extraction event. The Samples and Impressions 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. 7174 Kings PROB The BRANCH Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 36 of 50 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1370 EDUCATION PROGRAM Chapter 6, Section 6.1 Education Program (a) School Programs The Education Program Evaluation was The County Board of Education shall provide for the completed on June 6, 2025, by Jospeh administration and operation of juvenile court schools in Andrade, Principal, Tulare County Office of conjunction with the Chief Probation Officer, or designee Education. pursuant to applicable State laws. The school and facility administrators shall develop and implement written policy A MOU is in place between Kings County and procedures to ensure communication and Probation and Kings County Office of coordination between educators and probation staff. Education. Culturally responsive and trauma-informed approaches should be applied when providing instruction. Education BSCC staff interviewed Annalyn Escoto, staff should collaborate with the facility administrator to Principal/Transition Specialist with Kings use technology to facilitate learning and ensure safe County Office of Education. The facility offers technology practices. The facility administrator shall education through the JC Montgomery school request an annual review of each required element of the for nongraduates. The school also facilitates program by the Superintendent of Schools, and a report graduates to enroll in Lemoore Community or review checklist on compliance, deficiencies, and ☒ ☐ ☐ College. Additionally, students close to corrective action needed to achieve compliance with this graduating may be concurrently enrolled in section. Such a review, when conducted, cannot be these college courses. delegated to the principal or any other staff of any juvenile court school site. The Superintendent of Schools shall The school has three full-time teachers, two conduct this review in conjunction with a qualified outside instructional aides, a full-time mental health agency or individual. Upon receipt of the review, the clinician and Counseling Technical Support facility administrator or designee shall review each item position, and a part-time secretary. Required with the Superintendent of Schools and shall take courses are English, fine arts, math, history, whatever corrective action is necessary to address each PE, and English Language Development. deficiency and to fully protect the educational interests of Other graduation requirements are provided all youth in the facility. by Edgenuity. Students also have the option to enroll in Media Arts/CTE. These classes combine in-person instruction by visiting teaching artists and Kings COE consultants and the lessons are supported by on-line project-based curriculums. (b) Required Elements Chapter 6, Section 6.1 Education Program The facility school program shall comply with the State Education Code and County Board of Education policies, Youth receive coursework through direct all applicable federal education statutes and regulations instruction, CTE courses, Edgenuity online and provide for an annual evaluation of the educational learning program, and project-based learning. 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 Chapter 6, Section 6.1 (A)(1) Education program shall be free from discriminatory action. Staff Program 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 Chapter 6, Section 6.1 (A)(1) Education Education Code and include, but not be limited to, Program ☒ ☐ ☐ courses required for high school graduation. (2) Information and preparation for the High School Chapter 6, Section 6.1 (A(1) Education Equivalency Test as approved by the California Program Department of Education shall be made available to ☒ ☐ ☐ eligible youth. 7174 Kings PROB The BRANCH Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 37 of 50 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (3) Youth shall be informed of post-secondary Chapter 6, Section 6.1 (A)(1) Education education and vocational opportunities. Program Information is provided by the Transition ☒ ☐ ☐ Specialist, Special Education teachers, and representatives from Lemoore Community College. (4) Administration of the High School Equivalency Chapter 6, Section 6.1 (A)(1) Education Tests as approved by the California Department of Program ☒ ☐ ☐ Education, shall be made available when possible. (5) Supplemental instruction shall be afforded to youth Chapter 6, Section 6.1 (A)(1) Education who do not demonstrate sufficient progress towards Program grade level standards. ☒ ☐ ☐ An instruction aide and iReady provides intervention coursework to support youth. (6) The minimum school day shall be consistent with Chapter 6, Section 6.1 (A)(1) Education State Education Code Requirements for juvenile court Program schools. The facility administrator, in conjunction with education staff, must ensure that operational Youth attend school Monday through procedures do not interfere with the time afforded for ☒ ☐ ☐ Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 2:35 p.m. Every the minimum instructional day. Absences, time out of Friday is an early release day with school class or educational instruction, both excused and ending at 11:55 a.m. unexcused, shall be documented. (7) Education shall be provided to all youth regardless Chapter 6, Section 6.1 (A)(1) Education of classification, housing, security status, disciplinary Program 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 Chapter 6, Section 6.1 (A)(2) Education (1) Positive behavior management will be Program implemented to reduce the need for disciplinary action in the school setting and be integrated into the facility's ☒ ☐ ☐ Daily and monthly rewards and incentives are overall behavioral management plan and security in place and funded by LCAP. system. (2) School staff shall be advised of administrative Chapter 6, Section 6.1 (B) Education Program decisions made by probation staff that may affect the ☒ ☐ ☐ educational programming of students. (3) Except as otherwise provided by the State Chapter 6, Section 6.1 (B) Education Program Education Code, expulsion/suspension from school shall be imposed only when other means of correction The school is working with UCLA on the fails to bring about proper conduct. School staff shall REACH grant to facilitate restorative practices follow the appropriate due process safeguards as set as alternatives to suspensions. 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 Chapter 6, Section 6.1 (A)(1) Education education staff will develop policies and procedures Program that address the rights of any student who has ☒ ☐ ☐ continuing difficulty completing a school day. 7174 Kings PROB The BRANCH Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 38 of 50 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (d) Provisions for Special Populations Chapter 6, Section 6.1 (A)(4) Education (1) State and federal laws and regulations shall be Program 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 Chapter 6, Section 6.1 (A)(4) Education afforded an educational program that addresses their Program language needs pursuant to all applicable state and ☒ ☐ ☐ federal laws and regulations governing programs for EL students. (e) Educational Screening and Admission Chapter 6, Section 6.1 (A)(1) Education (1) Youth shall be interviewed after admittance and a Program record maintained that documents a youth's ☒ ☐ ☐ educational history, including but not limited to: (A) School progress/school history; Chapter 6, Section 6.1 (A)(1) Education ☒ ☐ ☐ Program (B) Home Language Survey and the results of the Chapter 6, Section 6.1 (A)(1) Education State Test used for English language proficiency; ☒ ☐ ☐ Program (C) Needs and services of special populations as Chapter 6, Section 6.1 (A)(1) Education defined by the State Education Code, including but Program ☒ ☐ ☐ not limited to, students with special needs. (D) Discipline problems. Chapter 6, Section 6.1 (A)(1) Education ☒ ☐ ☐ Program (2) Youth will be immediately enrolled in school. Chapter 6, Section 6.1 (A)(6) Education Educational staff shall conduct an assessment to Program determine the youth's general academic functioning ☒ ☐ ☐ levels to enable placement in core curriculum courses. (3) After admission to the facility, a preliminary Chapter 6, Section 6.1 (A)(7) Education education plan shall be developed for each youth Program ☒ ☐ ☐ within five school days. (4) Upon enrollment, education staff shall comply with Chapter 6, Section 6.1 (A)(8) Education the State Education Code and request the youth's Program 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 Chapter 6, Section 6.1 (A)(9) Education (1) The complete facility educational record of the Program youth shall be forwarded to the next educational ☒ ☐ ☐ placement in accordance with the State Education Code. (2) The County Superintendent of Schools shall Chapter 6, Section 6.1 (A)(10) Education provide appropriate credit (full or partial) for course Program work completed while in juvenile court school in ☒ ☐ ☐ accordance with the State Education Code. 7174 Kings PROB The BRANCH Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 39 of 50 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (g) Transition and Re-Entry Planning Chapter 6, Section 6.1 (A)(11) Education (1) The Superintendent of Schools and the Chief Program Probation Officer or designee, shall develop policies and procedures to meet the transition needs of youth, Transition meetings are held and transition including the development of an education transition ☒ ☐ ☐ plans are created for youth prior to release. 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 Chapter 6, Section 6.1 (A)(12) Education (1) The school and facility administrator should, Program whenever possible, collaborate with local post- secondary education providers to facilitate access to The school has developed a relationship with ☒ educational and vocational opportunities for youth that ☐ ☐ Lemoore Community College and Berklee considers the use of technology to implement these Online Music College. Students are either programs. dually enrolled or enrolled upon high school graduation. 1371 PROGRAMS, RECREATION, AND EXERCISE. Chapter 6, Section 6.2 Recreation and Exercise The facility administrator shall develop and implement written policies and procedures for programs, recreation, Reviewed January, March, April, and May and exercise for all youth. The intent is to minimize the 2025 daily programming tracking forms and amount of time youth are in their rooms or their bed area. monthly programming schedules. The documentation needs improvement as the ☒ ☐ ☐ information provided was missing time frames, names, topics of programming offered, or inconsistently completed. Adequate supervisory and clerical staff could ensure appropriate auditing of youth programming logs. Juvenile facilities shall provide the opportunity for Chapter 6, Section 6.2 Recreation and programs, recreation, and exercise a minimum of three Exercise hours a day during the week and five hours a day each Saturday, Sunday or other non-school days, of which ☒ ☐ ☐ one hour shall be an outdoor activity, weather permitting. A youth’s participation in programs, recreation, and Chapter 6, Section 6.2 Recreation and exercise may be suspended only upon a written finding Exercise by the administrator/manager or designee that a youth ☒ ☐ ☐ represents a threat to the safety and security of the facility. Such program, recreation, and exercise schedule shall Chapter 6, Section 6.2 Recreation and be posted in the living units. Exercise Facility program schedule was not posted in the living units. Facility staff were unable to locate the schedule as it was maintained by a staff who was off duty and no one had access ☐ ☒ ☐ to ensure the program, recreation, and exercise schedule was posted in the living units as required by regulation. Furthermore, facility administration provided youth routinely tear down postings. Appropriate supervision of youth with adequate staffing could mitigate youth removal of required postings. 7174 Kings PROB The BRANCH Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 40 of 50 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, Chapter 6, Section 6.2 (D) Evaluation recreation, and exercise by the responsible agency to ensure content offered is current, consistent, and A memorandum dated July 3, 2025, by Stacie relevant to the population. ☒ ☐ ☐ Sellai, Juvenile Services Manager, outlined the programming, recreation, and exercise available to the youth. (a) Programs. All youth shall be provided with the Chapter 6, Section 6.2 (B)(C) Programming opportunity for at least one hour of daily programming to include, but not be limited to, trauma focused, cognitive, The majority of programming provided to the evidence-based, best practice interventions that are youth is completed by Youth Supervision culturally relevant and linguistically appropriate, or pro- Officers assigned to the living units. Due to a social interventions and activities designed to reduce lack of staffing, the facility no longer has a recidivism. These programs should be based on the Juvenile Services Officer and a part-time youth’s individual needs as required by Sections 1355 Deputy Probation Officer dedicated to provide and 1356. Such programs may be provided under the programming. However, youth interviewed direction of the Chief Probation Officer or the County indicated programming is occurring on a daily Office of Education and can be administered by county basis. The youth did not have positive partners such as mental health agencies, community comments about the current programming based organizations, faith-based organizations or being offered. Additional programming is Probation staff. offered by Kings County Office of Education, Programs may include but are not limited to: EdCorps, Urbanist Collective, The Beat (1) Cognitive Behavior Interventions; Within, Tachi Tribe, and the Prison Education (2) Management of Stress and Trauma; Project. Some youth will receive individual ☒ ☐ ☐ (3) Anger Management; counseling by WellPath mental health. (4) Conflict Resolution; (5) Juvenile Justice System; BSCC recommended Camp youth receive (6) Trauma-related interventions; additional programming and services while (7) Victim Awareness; under commitment. (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 Chapter 6, Section 6.2 Inside Recreation for at least one hour of daily access to unscheduled Program activities such as leisure reading, letter writing, and entertainment. Activities shall be supervised and include Recreational activities include video, board orientation and may include coaching of youth. and card games, television, movie night, ☒ ☐ ☐ telephone, library, letter writing, journaling, corn hole, and gardening. Interviews with youth indicate they have the opportunity to choose their recreational activity. (c) Exercise. All youth shall be provided with the Chapter 6, Section 6.2 Outside Exercise opportunity for at least one hour of large muscle activity Activities each day. Exercise options available to the youth are ☒ ☐ ☐ basketball, volleyball, pickle ball, wiffle ball, corn hole, gardening, and cross fit. Interviews with youth indicate they receive daily large muscle activity. 7174 Kings PROB The BRANCH Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 41 of 50 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 Chapter 6, Section 6.2 Recreation and to exceed 24 hours, access to recreation and programs. Exercise The administrator/manager shall document the reasons ☒ ☐ ☐ why suspension of recreation and programs occurs. 1372 RELIGIOUS PROGRAM Chapter 6, Section 6.3 Religious Programs The facility administrator shall provide access to religious Religious services are provided every Sunday services and/or religious counseling at least once each either by Glad Tidings or Church of the Valley. week. Attendance shall be voluntary. A youth shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ Youth who choose not to participate are allowed to participate in an activity outside of their room if provided alternative activities. he/she elects not to participate in religious programs. Religious programs shall provide for: (a) opportunity for religious services and practices; Chapter 6, Section 6.3 Religious Programs ☒ ☐ ☐ (b) availability of clergy; and, Chapter 6, Section 6.3 Religious Programs ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) availability of religious diets. Chapter 6, Section 6.3 Religious Programs ☒ ☐ ☐ 1373 WORK PROGRAM Chapter 6, Section 6.4 Work Program The facility administrator shall develop policies and Room, living unit or other facility cleaning procedures regarding the fair and consistent assignment details may be assigned to youth and of youth to work programs. Work assigned to a youth shall ☒ ☐ ☐ overseen by Juvenile Services Officers. The be meaningful, constructive and related to vocational facility does not have a formal work program. training or increasing a youth's sense of responsibility. Work programs shall not be imposed as a disciplinary measure 1374 VISITING Chapter 6, Section 6.5 Visiting The facility administrator shall develop and implement BSCC staff reviewed July and August 2025 written policies and procedures for visiting, that include visiting, special visiting, and FaceTime visiting provisions for special visits. Youth shall be allowed to logs. An unannounced inspection was receive visits by parents, guardians or persons standing conducted in June 2025 and prior visiting in loco parentis, and children of youth. Other family documentation was reviewed and affirmed members, such as grandparents and siblings, and ☒ ☐ ☐ compliance. supportive adults, may be allowed to visit with the approval of the facility administrator or designee, and in In addition, interviews with facility staff and conjunction with the youth’s case plan or in the best youth affirm that visiting occurs as scheduled. interest of the youth. Youth interviewed indicate they have a mix of regular and special visiting. All visits shall occur at reasonable times, subject only to Chapter 6, Section 6.5 Visiting 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 Chapter 6, Section 6.5 Visiting per week. Visits may be supervised, but conversations shall not be monitored unless there is a security or safety Visiting is offered two hours a week for one need. hour each on Thursday and Sundays for the ☒ ☐ ☐ Birch Housing Unit and Tuesday and Saturday for the Maple Housing Unit. The Visiting Schedule is posted in the housing units. 7174 Kings PROB The BRANCH Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 42 of 50 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 Chapter 6, Section 6.5 Visiting minimum and/or outside of the regular visiting hours, shall be accommodated as necessary and within the discretion Parents and guardians are notified of visiting of the facility administrator or designee. Family therapy when a youth is initially admitted into the and professional visits shall be accommodated outside ☒ ☐ ☐ facility. If a youth’s housing unit is changed, the the provisions of this regulation. Facilities may provide parents and guardians will be notified of the visitation opportunities outside of normal visiting hours to new visiting days and times. accommodate special visits. The facility may provide access to technology as an Chapter 6, Section 6.5 Visiting alternative, but not as a replacement, to in-person visiting. Youth will receive Facetime visiting calls when ☒ ☐ ☐ their parents, guardians, or supportive adults are unable to attend in-person visits. 1375 CORRESPONDENCE Chapter 6, Section 6.6 Correspondence The facility administrator shall develop and implement Youth indicate there is no limit on the amount written policies and procedures for correspondence which ☒ ☐ ☐ of mail they can receive. provide that: (a) there is no limitation on the volume of mail that youth may send or receive; (b) youth may send two letters per week postage free; Chapter 6, Section 6.6 Correspondence Though policy indicates youth are provided ☒ ☐ ☐ with two stamps a week, interviews with youth indicate they can send an unlimited amount of mail. (c) youth may correspond confidentially with state and Chapter 6, Section 6.6 Correspondence 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 Chapter 6, Section 6.6 Correspondence in (c), may be read by staff only when there is reasonable cause to believe facility safety and security, public safety, ☒ ☐ ☐ or youth safety is jeopardized. 1376 TELEPHONE ACCESS Chapter 6, Section 6.7 Telephone Access . The administrator of each juvenile facility shall develop ☒ ☐ ☐ Youth indicate they have access to use the and implement written policies and procedures to provide telephone every day. youth with access to telephone communications. 1377 ACCESS TO LEGAL SERVICES Chapter 6, Section 6.8 Access to Legal Services The facility administrator shall develop written procedures to ensure the right of youth to have access to the courts ☒ ☐ ☐ and legal services. Such access shall include: (a) access, upon request by the youth, to licensed attorneys and their authorized representatives; (b) provision for confidential consultation with attorneys; Policy 6.8 Access to Legal Services and, The facility has two confidential interview rooms in Intake building. During the ☒ ☐ ☐ inspection, attorneys were meeting with youth privately in available spaces near the living units. (c) unlimited postage free, legal correspondence and Policy 6.8 Access to Legal Services cost-free telephone access as appropriate. ☒ ☐ ☐ 7174 Kings PROB The BRANCH Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 43 of 50 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1390 DISCIPLINE Chapter 7, Section 7.1 Discipline The BRANCH Incentive Grid The facility administrator shall develop and implement Attachment 4121-A written policies and procedures for the discipline of youth The BRANCH Sanctions Grid that shall promote acceptable behavior; including the use Attachment 4121-B of positive behavior interventions and supports. Discipline Attachment 4121-C Behavior Notice shall be imposed at the least restrictive level which promotes the desired behavior and shall not include The facility has incentive program for corporal punishment, group punishment, physical or recognizing pro-social behavior. Youth receive psychological degradation. incentives for ongoing positive behavior, Deprivation of the following is not permitted: intermediate sustained behavior, and long- term behavior. Incentives include video games, their choice of personal hygiene items, ☒ ☐ ☐ movie night, and lunch with the Director. The facility also has a sanctions grid for minor, intermediate, and major rule violations. Sanctions can include verbal counseling, behavior notice, assigned seating, loss of privileges, and loss of points. BSCC staff recommend the facility evaluate the current Behavior Management System to ensure it provides a supportive environment to promote behavior change. This could include using conflict resolution and restorative practices. Chapter 7, Section 7.1 (G)(1) Disciplinary (a) bed and bedding; ☒ ☐ ☐ Sanctions-Philosophy (b) daily shower, access to drinking fountain, toilet and Chapter 7, Section 7.1 (G)(2) Disciplinary personal hygiene items, and clean clothing; ☒ ☐ ☐ Sanctions-Philosophy Chapter 7, Section 7.1 (G)(3) Disciplinary (c) full nutrition; ☒ ☐ ☐ Sanctions-Philosophy Chapter 7, Section 7.1 (G)(4) Disciplinary (d) contact with parent or attorney; ☒ ☐ ☐ Sanctions-Philosophy Chapter 7, Section 7.1 (G)(5) Disciplinary (e) exercise; ☒ ☐ ☐ Sanctions-Philosophy Chapter 7, Section 7.1 (G)(6) Disciplinary (f) medical services and counseling; ☒ ☐ ☐ Sanctions-Philosophy Chapter 7, Section 7.1 (G)(7) Disciplinary (g) religious services; ☒ ☐ ☐ Sanctions-Philosophy Chapter 7, Section 7.1 (G)(8) Disciplinary (h) clean and sanitary living conditions; ☒ ☐ ☐ Sanctions-Philosophy Chapter 7, Section 7.1 (G)(9) Disciplinary (i) the right to send and receive mail; ☒ ☐ ☐ Sanctions-Philosophy Chapter 7, Section 7.1 (G)(10) Disciplinary (j) education; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ Sanctions-Philosophy Chapter 7, Section 7.1 (G)(11) Disciplinary (k) rehabilitative programming. ☒ ☐ ☐ Sanctions-Philosophy 7174 Kings PROB The BRANCH Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 44 of 50 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 The facility administrator shall establish rules of conduct Chapter 7, Section 7.1 Discipline and disciplinary penalties to guide the conduct of youth. Chapter 7, Section 7.2 Minor or Intermediate Such rules and penalties shall include both major Rules, Violations, Consequences and violations and minor violations, be stated simply and Procedures affirmatively, and be made available to all youth. Provision ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 7, Section 7.2 Major Rules Violations, shall be made to provide accessible information to youth Consequences and Procedures with disabilities, limited English proficiency, or limited literacy. 1391 DISCIPLINE PROCESS Chapter 7, Section 7.2 Discipline Process The facility administrator shall develop and implement Reviewed disciplinary due process forms for written policies and procedures for the administration of major rule violations which affirmed the youth discipline which shall include, but not be limited to: ☒ ☐ ☐ are receiving notice and the opportunity to (a) designation of personnel authorized to impose have a hearing and appeal the sanction discipline for violation of rules; imposed. (b) prohibiting discipline to be delegated to any youth; Chapter 7, Section 7.2 (D)(3) Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ Process (c) definition of major and minor rule violations and their Chapter 7, Section 7.2 Minor or Intermediate consequences, and due process requirements; Rules, Violations, Consequences and ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedures (d) trauma-informed approaches and positive behavior Chapter 7, Section 7.2 (F)(4) Behavior interventions; ☒ ☐ ☐ Management (e) minor rule violations may be handled informally by Chapter 7, Section 7.2 Minor or Intermediate counseling, advising the youth of expected conduct Rules, Violations, Consequences and imposing a minor consequence. Discipline shall be Procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ accompanied by written documentation and a policy of review and appeal to a supervisor; and, (f) major rule violations and the discipline process shall Chapter 7, Section 7.2 (B)(1) Disciplinary Due be documented and require the following: Process (1) written notice of violation prior to a hearing; Chapter 7, Section 7.2 Major Rules Violations, ☒ ☐ ☐ Consequences and Procedures Attachment 4121-D Disciplinary Due Process Form (2) accommodations provided to youth with Chapter 7, Section 7.2 (B) Discipline Process disabilities, limited literacy, and English language ☒ ☐ ☐ learners; (3) hearing by a person who is not a party to the Chapter 7, Section 7.2 (A) Disciplinary Due incident; ☒ ☐ ☐ Process (4) opportunity for the youth to be heard, present Chapter 7, Section 7.2 (A) Disciplinary Due evidence and testimony; ☒ ☐ ☐ Process (5) provision for youth to be assisted by staff in the Chapter 7, Section 7.2 (A) Disciplinary Due hearing process; ☒ ☐ ☐ Process Chapter 7, Section 7.2 (A) Disciplinary Due (6) provision for administrative review. ☒ ☐ ☐ Process (g) violations that result in a removal from camp or Chapter 7, Section 7.2 (C)(1)Major Rules commitment program, but not a return to court, will follow Violations, Consequences and Procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ the due process provisions in subsection (e) above. 7174 Kings PROB The BRANCH Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 45 of 50 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1410 MANAGEMENT OF COMMUNICABLE Chapter 8, Section 8.12 Management of DISEASES. Communicable Disease The health administrator/responsible physician, in cooperation with the facility administrator and the local 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: Chapter 8, Section 8.12 (A)(1) Management (a) Intake health screening procedures; ☒ ☐ ☐ of Communicable Disease Chapter 8, Section 8.12 (A)(2) Management (b) Identification of relevant symptoms; ☒ ☐ ☐ of Communicable Disease Chapter 8, Section 8.12 (A)(3) Management (c) Referral for medical evaluation; ☒ ☐ ☐ of Communicable Disease Chapter 8, Section 8.12 (A)(4) Management (d) Treatment responsibilities during detention; ☒ ☐ ☐ of Communicable Disease (e) Coordination with public and private community- Chapter 8, Section 8.12 (A)(5) Management based resources for follow-up treatment; ☒ ☐ ☐ of Communicable Disease Chapter 8, Section 8.12 (A)(6) Management (f) Applicable reporting requirements; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ of Communicable Disease Chapter 8, Section 8.12 (A)(7) Management (g) Strategies for handling disease outbreaks. ☒ ☐ ☐ of Communicable Disease The policies and procedures shall be updated as Chapter 8, Section 8.12 Management of necessary to reflect communicable disease priorities Communicable Disease identified by the local health officer and currently ☒ ☐ ☐ recommended public health interventions. 1433 REQUESTS FOR HEALTH CARE SERVICES Chapter 8, Section 8.23 Requests for Health Care Services The health administrator, in cooperation with the facility administrator, shall develop policy and procedures to ☒ ☐ ☐ establish a daily routine for youth to convey requests for emergency and non-emergency medical, dental and behavioral/mental health care services. 1480 STANDARD FACILTY CLOTHING ISSUE Chapter 10, Section 10.1 Standard Facility Clothing Issue The youth’s personal clothing, undergarments and footwear may be substituted for the institutional clothing ☒ ☐ ☐ 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 Chapter 10, Section 10.1 (A)(1) Standard laundered, in good repair, and free of holes and tears. ☒ ☐ ☐ Facility Clothing Issue (b) The standard issue of climatically suitable clothing Chapter 10, Section 10.1 (A)(2) Standard for youth shall consist of but not be limited to: Facility Clothing Issue ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) Socks and serviceable footwear; Chapter 10, Section 10.1 (A)(2) Standard (2) Outer garments; ☒ ☐ ☐ Facility Clothing Issue (3) New non-disposable underwear which shall Chapter 10, Section 10.1 (A)(2) Standard remain with the youth throughout their stay, and; ☒ ☐ ☐ Facility Clothing Issue (4) Undergarments, that are freshly laundered and Chapter 10, Section 10.1 (A)(2) Standard free of stains, including tee shirts and bras. ☒ ☐ ☐ Facility Clothing Issue 7174 Kings PROB The BRANCH Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 46 of 50 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (c) Clothing is laundered at the temperature required by Chapter 10, Section 10.1 (A)(2) Standard local ordinances for the commercial laundries and dried Facility Clothing Issue completely in a mechanical dryer or other laundry ☒ ☐ ☐ method approved by the local health officer. (d) Suitable clothing is issued to pregnant youth. Chapter 10, Section 10.1 (A)(2) Standard ☒ ☐ ☐ Facility Clothing Issue 1482 CLOTHING EXCHANGE Chapter 10, Section 10.1 (A)(3) Standard Facility Clothing Issue The facility administrator shall develop and implement Chapter 10, Section 10.3 Clothing Exchange written policies and site-specific procedures for the cleaning and scheduled exchange of clothing. Unless Interviews with youth confirm they are work, climatic conditions, or illness necessitates more ☒ ☐ ☐ receiving clean clothing daily. The youth frequent exchange, outer garments, except for footwear, indicated they can receive clean clothing prior shall be exchanged at least once each week. Tee shirts, to the exchange if needed. bras, and underwear shall be exchanged daily; youth shall receive their own underwear back at exchange. 1484 CONTROL OF VERMIN IN YOUTH’S Chapter 10, Section 10.5 Control of Vermin in PERSONAL CLOTHING Youth’s Personal Clothing There shall be written policies and site-specific procedures developed and implemented by the facility administrator to control the contamination and/or spread ☒ ☐ ☐ of vermin and ecto-parasites in all youth’s personal 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 Chapter 10, Section 10.6 Issue of Personal Care Items There shall be written policies and site-specific Chapter 10, Section 10.6 (E) Issue of Personal procedures developed and implemented by the facility Care Items administrator for the availability of personal hygiene items. Each female youth shall be provided with sanitary ☒ ☐ ☐ Interviews with youth confirm they are napkins, panty liners and tampons as requested. receiving all required personal care items. Each youth to be held over 24 hours shall be provided Youth can also use commissary points to with the following personal care items; purchase incentive personal hygiene items. Chapter 10, Section 10.6 (A) Issue of Personal (a) Toothbrush; ☒ ☐ ☐ Care Items Chapter 10, Section 10.6 (A)(1) Issue of (b) Toothpaste; ☒ ☐ ☐ Personal Care Items Chapter 10, Section 10.6 (D) Issue of Personal (c) Soap; ☒ ☐ ☐ Care Items Chapter 10, Section 10.6 (B) Issue of Personal (d) Comb; ☒ ☐ ☐ Care Items (e) Shaving implements; Chapter 10, Section 10.8 Shaving ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 10, Section 10.6 (C) Issue of Personal (f) Deodorant; ☒ ☐ ☐ Care Items Chapter 10, Section 10.6 (F) Issue of Personal (g) Lotion; ☒ ☐ ☐ Care Items Chapter 10, Section 10.6 (D) Issue of Personal (h) Shampoo; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ Care Items Chapter 10, Section 10.6 (D),(F) Issue of (i) Post-shower conditioning hair products. ☒ ☐ ☐ Personal Care Items 7174 Kings PROB The BRANCH Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 47 of 50 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 Youth shall not be required to share any personal care Chapter 10, Section 10.6 Issue of Personal items listed in items (a) through (d). Liquid soap provided Care Items through a common dispenser is permitted. Youth shall Chapter 10, Section 10.8 Shaving not share disposable razors. Double edged safety Chapter 10, Section 10.9 Hair Care Services 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 Chapter 10, Section 10.7 Personal Hygiene There shall be written policies and site specific BSCC staff interviewed youth who indicate procedures developed and implemented by the facility they have the opportunity to shower daily. administrator for showering/bathing and brushing of ☒ ☐ ☐ 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. 1487 SHAVING Chapter 10, Section 10.8 Shaving Youth shall have access to a razor daily, unless their BSCC staff interviewed youth who indicated appearance must be maintained for reasons of they have the opportunity to shave daily. identification in Court. All youth shall have equal However, two youth indicated recently that opportunity to shave face and body hair. The facility they were not allowed to shave on Saturdays, administrator may suspend this requirement in relation ☒ ☐ ☐ one said because of major unit clean up. to youth who are considered to be a danger to BSCC staff recommended the facility themselves or others. administration ensure youth are provided the opportunity to shave daily regardless of institutional operations. 1488 HAIR CARE SERVICES Chapter 10, Section 10.9 Hair Care Services Hair care services shall be available in all juvenile Reviewed invoices for the contracted service facilities. Youth shall receive hair care services monthly. provider for hair care services provided in Equipment shall be cleaned and disinfected after each January, April, May, June, and July 2025. Due haircut or procedure, by a method approved by the State to a contract issue pertaining to liability Board of Barbering and Cosmetology. insurance, the service provider was not allowed by the county to provide services for ☒ ☐ ☐ youth in the facility until the issue was resolved. The facility had no other service provider available to provide services and facility staff are not authorized to provide hair care services. BSCC staff interviewed youth who noted they can receive haircare services monthly. 1500 STANDARD BEDDING AND LINEN ISSUE Chapter 11, Section 11.1 Standard Bedding and Linen Exchange Clean laundered, suitable bedding and linens, in good repair, shall be provided for each youth entering a living ☒ ☐ ☐ area who is expected to remain overnight, shall include, but not be limited to: (a) One mattress or mattress-pillow combination which Chapter 11, Section 11.1(A)(1), (5) Standard meets the requirements of Section 1502 of these Bedding and Linen Exchange regulations; ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 10, Section 10.4 (C) Clothing Bedding, and Linen Supply (b) One pillow and a pillow case unless provided for in Chapter 11, Section 11.1 Standard Bedding (a) above; and Linen Exchange ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 10, Section 10.4 Clothing Bedding, and Linen Supply 7174 Kings PROB The BRANCH Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 48 of 50 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 Chapter 11, Section 11.1 Standard Bedding and Linen Exchange (c) One mattress cover and a sheet or two sheets; ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 10, Section 10.4 (A)(1) Clothing Bedding, and Linen Supply Chapter 11, Section 11.1 Standard Bedding and Linen Exchange Chapter 10, Section 10.1 (A)(5) Standard (d) One towel; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ Facility Clothing Issue Chapter 10, Section 10.4 Clothing Bedding, and Linen Supply Chapter 11, Section 11.1 Standard Bedding and Linen Exchange (e) One blanket or more, up on request ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 10, Section 10.4 (A)(2) Clothing Bedding, and Linen Supply 1501 BEDDING LINEN EXCHANGE Chapter 11, Section 11.1 (A)(3),(4) Standard Bedding and Linen Exchange The facility administrator shall develop and implement site specific written policies and procedures for the Interviews with youth confirm they are scheduled exchange of laundered bedding and linen ☒ ☐ ☐ exchanging sheets each week, and blankets issued to each youth housed. Washable items such as monthly. They can receive clean linen if sheets, mattress covers, pillow cases and towels shall needed prior to exchange day. be exchanged for clean replacement at least once each week. The covering blanket shall be cleaned or laundered once Chapter 11, Section 11.1 (A)(2) Standard a month. ☒ ☐ ☐ Bedding and Linen Exchange 1510 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY AND Chapter 12, Section 12.1 Facility Sanitation, MAINTENANCE Safety and Maintenance The facility administrator shall develop and implement Though many parts of the facility were not written policies and site-specific procedures for the remodeled as part of the SB 81 project, the maintenance of an acceptable level of cleanliness, areas which were remodeled are already repair and safety throughout the facility. The plan shall showing signs of wear and damage. The youth provide for a regular schedule of housekeeping tasks, have peeled the decorative paint in the living equipment, including restraint devices, and physical ☒ ☐ ☐ units and common spaces leaving large plant maintenance and inspections to identify and sections of damage. In addition, the overall correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices cleanliness of bathrooms, living units, in a timely manner. The use of chemicals shall be done common spaces, and offices are in need of in accordance to the product label and Safety Data attention. Facility staff along with youth are Sheet which may include the use of Personal Protection tasked with cleaning. However, due to short Equipment (PPE). staffing and lack of additional support services staff, many areas of the facility are unclean. 7174 Kings PROB The BRANCH Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 49 of 50 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 facility offers transitional re-entry services to commitment youth but no additional services The programs/services identified on the JPCF Camp beyond what is offered to detention youth. Eligibility Form are being provided at the facility. (Refer BSCC staff provided Facility Administration ☒ ☐ ☐ to the JPCF Camp Eligibility Form) with information on JPCF Camp Eligibility to ensure services and programs are provided in line with the funding they receive. 7174 Kings PROB The BRANCH Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 50 of 50 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: 7176 FACILITY NAME: Kings County The BRANCH (Behavioral Rehabilitation FACILITY TYPE: SYTF Academy New Chance Hub) Secure Youth Treatment Facility PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Wendi Dibble, Deputy Chief; Stacie Sellai, Juvenile Services Manager; I. Ayala, Supervising Juvenile Services Officer, A. Baltodano, Juvenile Services Officer; Y. Villarreal, Juvenile Services Officer; Annalynn Escoto, Kings County Office of Education-Principal/Transition Specialist; George Lozano-Gonsalves, WellPath-Health Services Administrator, Dr. Deanna Mercado, WellPath-Mental Health Director; Faye Wilson, Kings County Jail-Food Services Manager, Vincent Uribe, Kings County- Senior Jail Cook; male youth age 17, male youth age 18, 2 male youth ages 19 FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Shay Molennor DATE: August 4-7, 2025, and August 12, 2025 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1313 COUNTY INSPECTION AND EVALUATION OF Chapter 2, Section 2.3 (A)(1) Annual Facility BUILDING AND GROUNDS Inspections On an annual basis, or as otherwise required by law, each On October 1, 2024, the BSCC completed the juvenile facility administrator shall obtain a documented final opening inspection of the Kings County inspection and evaluation from the following: Juvenile Center-SB 81, Round Two, for (a) county building inspector or person designated by the compliance with Titles 15 and 24. The facility Board of Supervisors to approve building safety; is now formally named The BRANCH and ☒ ☐ ☐ houses the juvenile hall, camp, and SYTF programs. Youth were moved into the facility on December 17, 2024. The 1313 inspections contained in this document pertain to The BRANCH. Inspection Date: June 5, 2025 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. 7176 Kings PROB The BRANCH SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 1 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (b) fire authority having jurisdiction, including a fire Chapter 2, Section 2.3 (A)(2) Annual Facility clearance as required by Health and Safety Code Section Inspections 13146.1(a) and (b); As part of the opening of The BRANCH, all construction documentation, permits, and Office of the State Fire Marshal inspection reports were reviewed and a final inspection was completed to ensure the installation and ☒ ☐ ☐ materials conformed to the approved plans. All required inspections by the State Fire Marshall were completed and the facility received a Certification of Occupancy. Inspection Date: September 12, 2024 (c) local health officer, inspection in accordance with Chapter 2, Section 2.3 (A)(3) Annual Facility Health and Safety Code Section 101045; Inspections Inspection dates: Nutrition July 8, 2025 ☒ ☐ ☐ Medical/Mental Health April 18, 2025 Environmental February 10, 2025 (d) county superintendent of schools on the adequacy of Chapter 2, Section 2.3 (A)(4) Annual Facility educational services and facilities as required in Section Inspections 1370; ☒ ☐ ☐ Inspection Date: June 6, 2025 (e) juvenile court as required by Section 209 of the Chapter 2, Section 2.3 (A)(5) Annual Facility Welfare and Institutions Code; and, Inspections ☒ ☐ ☐ Inspection Date: April 28, 2025 (f) the Juvenile Justice Commission as required by Chapter 2, Section 2.3 (A)(6) Annual Facility Section 229 of the Welfare and Institutions Code or Inspections Probation Commission as required by Section 240 of the ☒ ☐ ☐ Welfare and Institutions Code. Inspection Date: July 18, 2025 1320 APPOINTMENT AND QUALIFICATIONS Chapter 3, Section 3.1 (A) Appointment and Qualifications Note: Compliance with this section is determined by receipt of the Chief Probation Officer’s certification letter A memorandum dated June 3, 2025, by Chief confirming that all elements of regulation are met. Probation Officer Leonard Bakker, addressed all elements of this regulation. (a) Appointment ☒ ☐ ☐ In each juvenile facility there shall be a superintendent, director or facility manager in charge of its program and employees. Such superintendent, director, facility manager and other employees of the facility shall be appointed by the facility administrator pursuant to applicable provisions of law. 7176 Kings PROB The BRANCH SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 2 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (b) Employee Qualifications Chapter 3, Section 3.1 (B)(1) Appointment and Each facility shall: Qualifications (1) recruit and hire employees who possess 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 Chapter 3, Section 3.1 (B)(1) Appointment and examination including tuberculosis screening test and Qualifications evaluation for immunity to contagious illnesses of ☒ ☐ ☐ childhood (i.e., diphtheria, rubeola, rubella, and mumps); (3) adhere to the minimum standards for the selection Chapter 3, Section (B)(3) Appointment and and training requirements adopted by the Board Qualifications ☒ ☐ ☐ pursuant to Section 6035 of the Penal Code; and (4) conduct a criminal records review, on each new Chapter 3, Section (B)(4-5) Appointment and employee, and psychological examination in Qualifications accordance with Section 1031 of the Government ☒ ☐ ☐ Code. (c) Contract personnel, volunteers, and other non- Chapter 1, Section 1.10 Non-Employee employees of the facility, who may be present at the Qualifications14 facility, shall have such clearance and qualifications as Chapter 3, Section 3.1 (B)(7) Appointment and may be required by law, and their presence at the facility ☒ ☐ ☐ Qualifications shall be subject to the approval and control of the facility manager. 7176 Kings PROB The BRANCH SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 3 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 1321 STAFFING Chapter 3, Section 3.2 Staffing Chapter 3, Section 3.2 (F) Staffing Each juvenile facility shall: (a) have an adequate number of personnel sufficient to The agency staffs for their JH, Camp, and carry out the overall facility operation and its SYTF, which are on the same campus. The programming, to provide for safety and security of youth combined population was 27 on the first day of and staff, and meet established standards and the inspection. regulations; Population numbers: • JH - 18 • Camp – 1 • SYTF - 8 Reviewed organizational chart, budgeted positions, current leave of absences, BRANCH Juvenile Center Shift Assignments, staff roster, and February 2025 completed staffing schedules. The agency has the following positions: • 1 Deputy Chief • 1 Juvenile Services Manager • 1 Deputy Probation Officer- Transitional Services • 5 Supervising Juvenile Services Officer • 8 Senior Juvenile Services Officer • 51 Juvenile Services Officer • 4 Support staff ☐ ☒ ☐ The facility is budgeted for 64 youth supervision and supervisory positions; currently, there are only 23 youth supervision staff available to work with youth. 15 of these budgeted positions are on leave status or light duty and are unable to work with youth. In addition, the agency has two Senior Juvenile Services Officers, 24 Juvenile Services Officers, and two support clerk positions vacant. The lack of available staff impacts the delivery of required services, efficient management of the facility, and affects compliance with additional regulations. Section 1321(a) requires adequate staffing for all operations, programming, activities, and functions of the facility to occur and to ensure the safety and security of staff. The following operations of the facility are directly impacted by a lack of staff. • Mental Health: During our interview with the Mental Health Administrator, BSCC staff were informed that the mental health clinician was not able to see youth for five (5) days due to a lack of staff. We were advised that they had to complete interruption of services documentation and are 7176 Kings PROB The BRANCH SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 4 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 currently tracking when they are unable to provide services due to a lack of staff. In addition, mental health staff advised us of overall safety and security concerns, including that their practitioners don’t feel safe with the youth based on the lack of available youth supervision staff and staff’s ability to manage youth’s behavior while they are providing mental health care. • Medical: WellPath Nurse Practitioner indicated they were recently unable to see youth until the late afternoon; the reason they were given by Probation was lack of staff. As they are only on site one day of the week, it was critical they see the youth as scheduled not to interrupt any services. • Education: The school principal advised BSCC staff not enough facility staff is available during school hours to assist educational staff in managing disruptive youth. The facility is out of compliance with section 1361, Grievances, and 1371, Recreation, Programs and Exercise, because grievances are not freely accessible, youth were using the forms inappropriately, and youth rip the facility schedule (as required in section 1371) off the walls; both of these situations are a result of the lack of adequate staffing. In addition to the lack of staffing addressed by facility collaborative partners, facility staff indicated a lack of staffing, primarily on the swing shift. BSCC staff reviewed incident reports that indicate youth-on-youth fights, youth-on-youth assaults, and youth-on-staff assaults are common occurrences. (b) ensure that no required services shall be denied Chapter 3, Section 3.2 (G) Staffing because of insufficient numbers of staff on duty absent ☒ ☐ ☐ exigent circumstances; (c) have a sufficient number of supervisory level staff to Chapter 3, Section 3.2 (A) Staffing ensure adequate supervision of all staff members; The facility currently has five of their 13 supervisory staff out on various types of leave status. In the absence of a supervisor, a ☒ ☐ ☐ juvenile services officer will be designated as a lead officer. This lack of experienced supervisory oversight has an impact on the quality of documentation and adherence to procedures. 7176 Kings PROB The BRANCH SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 5 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (d) have a clearly identified person on duty at all times Chapter 3, Section 3.2 (A) Staffing who is responsible for operations and activities and has completed the Juvenile Corrections Officer Core Course ☒ ☐ ☐ and PC 832 training; (e) have at least one staff member present on each living Chapter 3, Section 3.2 (C)(1) Staffing unit whenever there are youth in the living unit; ☒ ☐ ☐ (f) have sufficient food service personnel relative to the Chapter 3, Section 3.2 (D) Staffing number and security of living units, including staff qualified and available to: plan menus meeting nutritional Kings County Jail provides food services to the requirements of youth; provide kitchen supervision; direct facility. The jail sub-contracts with Trinity food preparation and servings; conduct related training ☒ ☐ ☐ Services Group for menus, data base, programs for culinary staff; and maintain necessary ordering, and dietitian services. Meals are records; or, a facility may serve food that meets nutritional prepared at the jail and transported to the standards prepared by an outside source; facility and served to youth by jail staff. 7176 Kings PROB The BRANCH SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 6 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (g) have sufficient administrative, clerical, recreational, Chapter 3, Section 3.2 (D) Staffing medical, dental, mental health, building maintenance, transportation, control room, facility security and other The facility’s lack of clerical, maintenance, support staff for the efficient management of the facility, recreational, and other support staff impacts and to ensure that youth supervision staff shall not be the efficient management of the facility. diverted from supervising youth; and, • Efficient operation of the facility: The tracking system of youth grievances has been impacted due to a lack of supervisory or clerical staff oversight. All grievances from the month of February 2025 are missing and the tracking logs are disorganized and lacking clarity and consistency. In addition, the youth did not have free access to grievances as facility administration indicate youth use the grievance forms inappropriately, such as stuffing in toilets, resulting in the flooding of rooms. Appropriate supervision of youth with adequate staffing could mitigate the abuse of the grievance system and adequate supervisory and clerical staff could ensure appropriate auditing and storage of youth grievances. • Facility Sanitation, Safety and ☐ ☒ ☐ Maintenance: Though many parts of the facility were not remodeled as part of the SB 81 project, the areas which were remodeled are already showing signs of wear and damage. The youth have peeled the decorative paint in the living units and common spaces leaving large sections of damage. In addition, the overall cleanliness of bathrooms, living units, common spaces, and offices are in need of attention. Facility staff along with youth are tasked with cleaning. However, due to short staffing and lack of additional support services staff, many areas of the facility are unclean. WellPath provides medical coverage 7 days a week from 6:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. After-hour on-call services are provided. WellPath provides one clinician who provides forty hours of mental health coverage Monday through Friday. These hours are split between the Juvenile Hall, commitment, and SYTF youth. After-hour and weekend on-call services are available. 7176 Kings PROB The BRANCH SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 7 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (h) assign sufficient youth supervision staff to provide Chapter 3, Section 3.2 (B) Staffing continuous wide awake supervision of youth, subject to temporary variations in staff assignments to meet special ☒ ☐ ☐ program needs. Staffing shall be in compliance with a minimum youth-staff ratio for the following facility types: (1) Juvenile Halls Chapter 3, Section 3.2 (I)(1) Staffing (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 Chapter 3, Section 3.2 (I)(2) Staffing 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 Chapter 3, Section 3.2 (I)(3) Staffing members on duty at all times, regardless of the number of youth in detention, unless an In addition to the Lead Officer, at least three arrangement has been made for backup support ☒ ☐ ☐ youth supervision staff are to be on duty at all services which allow for immediate response to times regardless of the number of youth. emergencies; and, (D) at least one youth supervision staff member on Chapter 3, Section 3.2 (I)(4) Staffing duty who is the same gender as youth housed in ☒ ☐ ☐ the facility. (E) personnel with primary responsibility for other Chapter 3, Section 3.2 (E) Staffing 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 The facility is not a Special Purpose Juvenile (A) during hours that youth are awake, one wide- Hall. 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 The facility is not a Camp. (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; 7176 Kings PROB The BRANCH SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 8 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (B) during the hours that youth are confined to their room for the purpose of sleeping, one wide-awake youth supervision staff member on duty for each 30 ☐ ☐ ☒ youth present in the facility; (C) at least two wide-awake youth supervision staff members on duty at all times, regardless of the number of youth in residence, unless arrangements have been made for backup support ☐ ☐ ☒ services which allow for immediate response to emergencies; (D) at least one youth supervision staff member on duty who is the same gender as youth housed in ☐ ☐ ☒ the facility; (E) in addition to the minimum staff to youth ratio required in (h)(3)(A)-(B), consideration shall be given to the size, design, and location of the camp; types of youth committed to the camp; and the ☐ ☐ ☒ function of the camp in determining the level of supervision necessary to maintain the safety and welfare of youth and staff; (F) personnel with primary responsibility for other duties such as administration, supervision of personnel, academic or trade instruction, clerical, ☐ ☐ ☒ farm, forestry, kitchen or maintenance shall not be classified as youth supervision staff positions. 1322 YOUTH SUPERVISION STAFF ORIENTATION Chapter 3, Section 3.3 Youth Supervision, AND TRAINING Staff Orientation and Training Section 3.3 (A)(2) Program Staff Orientation (a) Prior to assuming any responsibilities each youth Attachment 4102-A Staff Orientation/Training supervision staff member shall be properly oriented to Checklist their duties, including: ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) youth supervision duties; A memorandum dated June 3, 2025, by Chief Probation Officer Leonard Bakker, addressed all elements of this regulation. (2) scope of decisions they shall make; Section 3.3 (A)(2) Program Staff Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ (3) the identity of their supervisor; Section 3.3 (A)(3) Program Staff Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ (4) the identity of persons who are responsible to Section 3.3 (A)(3) Program Staff Orientation them; ☒ ☐ ☐ (5) persons to contact for decisions that are beyond Section 3.3 (A)(1) Program Staff Orientation their responsibility; and ☒ ☐ ☐ (6) ethical responsibilities. Section 3.3 (A)(12) Program Staff Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ 7176 Kings PROB The BRANCH SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 9 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (b) Prior to assuming any responsibility for the supervision Chapter 3, Section 3.3 (A) Youth Supervision, of youth, each youth supervision staff member shall Staff Orientation and Training receive a minimum of 40 hours of facility-specific Chapter 3, Section 3.3 (D) Youth Supervision, orientation, including: Staff Orientation and Training (1) individual and group supervision techniques; Section 3.3 (A)(1) Program In-House Training The facility assigns a Field Training Officer (FTO) to train new employees. The FTO ☒ ☐ ☐ utilizes the Staff Orientation/Training Checklist to ensure competency. Reviewed completed training packets for eight new staff signed by the FTO and Youth Services Officer. During the inspection, BSCC staff observed three new Youth Services Officers with their assigned FTO receiving the required facility- specific orientation. (2) regulations and policies relating to discipline and Section 3.3 (A)(31) Program In-House rights of youth pursuant to law and the provisions of Training ☒ ☐ ☐ this chapter; Section 3.3 (A)(29) Program In-House (3) basic health, sanitation and safety measures; ☒ ☐ ☐ Training (4) suicide prevention and response to suicide Section 3.3 (A)(27) Program In-House attempts ☒ ☐ ☐ Training (5) policies regarding use of force, de-escalation Section 3.3 (A)(32) Program In-House techniques, chemical agents, mechanical and Training ☒ ☐ ☐ physical restraints; (6) review of policies and procedures referencing Section 3.3 (A)(33) Program In-House trauma and trauma-informed approaches; ☒ ☐ ☐ Training Section 3.3 (A)(16) Program In-House (7) procedures to follow in the event of emergencies; ☒ ☐ ☐ Training (8) routine security measures, including facility Section 3.3 (A)(14), (19) Program In-House perimeter and grounds; ☒ ☐ ☐ Training (9) crisis intervention and mental health referrals to Section 3.3 (A)(28) Program In-House mental health services; ☒ ☐ ☐ Training Section 3.3 (A)(26) Program In-House (10) documentation; and ☒ ☐ ☐ Training Section 3.3 (A)(34) Program In-House (11) fire/life safety training ☒ ☐ ☐ Training (c) Prior to assuming sole supervision of youth, each Chapter 3, Section 3.3 (A) Youth Supervision, youth supervision staff member shall successfully Staff Orientation and Training complete the requirements of the Juvenile Corrections Officer Core Course pursuant to Penal Code Section ☒ ☐ ☐ A memorandum dated June 3, 2025, by Chief 6035. Probation Officer Leonard Bakker, confirmed compliance with this regulation. (d) Prior to exercising the powers of a peace officer youth Chapter 3, Section 3.3 (A) Youth Supervision, supervision staff shall successfully complete training Staff Orientation and Training pursuant to Section 830 et seq. of the Penal Code. ☒ ☐ ☐ A memorandum dated June 3, 2025, by Chief Probation Officer Leonard Bakker, confirmed compliance with this regulation. 7176 Kings PROB The BRANCH SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 10 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1323 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY Chapter 3, Section 3.2 (B) Staffing Whenever there is a youth in a juvenile facility, there shall Youth supervision staff receive Fire and Life be at least one wide awake person on duty at all times Safety training through CORE. The who meets the training standards established by the ☒ ☐ ☐ memorandum as to staff training dated June 3, Board for general fire and life safety which relate 2025, by Chief Probation Officer Leonard specifically to the facility. Bakker, confirmed compliance with this regulation. 1324 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL Policy 3.4 Policy and Procedure Manual All facility administrators shall develop, publish, and The BRANCH policy and procedure manual implement a manual of written policies and procedures was completed and reviewed by staff in that address, at a minimum, all regulations that are December 2024 prior to opening of the facility. applicable to the facility. Such a manual shall be made The policy and procedure manual is available available to all employees, reviewed by all employees, in electronic and hard copy format. A hard copy and shall be administratively reviewed at a minimum version is available in the Control unit. Any every two years, and updated, as necessary. Those modifications that are made are provided to records relating to the standards and requirements set the staff via an email. Discussed with facility forth in these regulations shall be accessible to the Board ☒ ☐ ☐ administration ensuring staff sign an on request. acknowledgement of any updates made to The manual shall include: policy and procedure. In addition, the Division Director was provided with assistance and recommendations to enhance their policies and procedures to address consistency, clarity, and best practices. These recommendations included strengthening language as to trauma-informed, cultural- and gender-responsive approaches. (a) table of organization, including channels of Policy 1.2 Organizational Structure communications and a description of job classifications; ☒ ☐ ☐ (b) responsibility of the probation department, purpose of Policy 1.3 Reporting Responsibilities 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; Chapter 3, Section 3.10 Employee ☒ ☐ ☐ Responsibilities (d) initial orientation and training program for employees; Chapter 3, Section 3.3 (A) Youth Supervision, Staff Orientation and Training ☒ ☐ ☐ Attachment 4102-A Staff Orientation/Training Checklist (e) initial orientation, including safety and security issues Chapter 3, Section 3.3 (E) Youth Supervision, and anti-discrimination policies, for support staff, contract Staff Orientation and Training employees, school, mental/behavioral health and medical Attachment 4102-B Contract Employee staff, program providers and volunteers; Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ Reviewed signed orientation documents for volunteers, support staff, and collaborative providers. Recommended the facility update their documents to clarify their non- discrimination policy. (f) maintenance of record-keeping, statistics and Chapter 5, Section 5.18 Communications communication system to ensure: ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) efficient operation of the juvenile facility; (2) legal and proper care of youth; Chapter 5, Section 5.18 Communications ☒ ☐ ☐ 7176 Kings PROB The BRANCH SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 11 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (3) maintenance of individual youth's records; Chapter 5, Section 5.18 Communications ☒ ☐ ☐ (4) supply of information to the juvenile court and Chapter 5, Section 5.18 Communications those authorized by the court or by the law; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ (5) release of information regarding youth. Chapter 5, Section 5.18 Communications ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 3, Section 3.10 Employees’ Ethical (g) ethical responsibilities; ☒ ☐ ☐ Responsibilities Chapter 3, Section 3.10 (F) Employee (h) trauma-informed approaches; ☒ ☐ ☐ Conduct and Expectations-Juvenile Center Chapter 3, Section 3.10 (F) Employee (i) culturally responsive approaches; ☒ ☐ ☐ Conduct and Expectations-Juvenile Center Chapter 3, Section 3.10 (F) Employee (j) gender responsive approaches; ☒ ☐ ☐ Conduct and Expectations-Juvenile Center (k) a non-discrimination provision that provides that all Chapter 3, Section 3.10 Employee Conduct youth within the facility shall have fair and equal access to and Expectations-Juvenile Center (E) 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 Chapter 5, Section 5.12 (D)(10) Use of Force chemical agents related security devices, and weapons Options and Protocol ☒ ☐ ☐ and ammunition, where applicable; (m) establishment of procedures for collection of Medi- Chapter 5, Section 5.3 (B)(6) Release Cal eligibility information and enrollment of eligible youth; Procedures and, ☒ ☐ ☐ Attachment 4108-C Medi-Cal Application Transmittal Information Form (n) establishment of a policy that prohibits all forms of Chapter 13, Section 13.14 Compliance with 28 sexual abuse, sexual assault and sexual harassment. C.F.R. 115.16 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 Chapter 3 Fire Safety Plan The facility administrator shall consult with the local fire A Juvenile Services Officer is appointed to act department having jurisdiction over the facility, or with the as the facility’s Safety Officer. 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 Chapter 3, Section 3.5 (3) Fire Safety Plan with two-year retention of the inspection record; Reviewed fire and life safety inspections from ☒ ☐ ☐ January through July 2025. The inspections include an audit or testing of alarms, fire extinguishers, AED, and first aid kits. 7176 Kings PROB The BRANCH SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 12 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and Chapter 2, Section 2.3 (A)(1) Annual Facility Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b); Inspections ☒ ☐ ☐ The facility received all required fire prevention inspections and a Certification of Occupancy on September 12, 2024. (d) an evacuation plan; Chapter 3, Section 3.7 (G) Fire Reviewed Fire Evacuation Plan and ☒ ☐ ☐ corresponding maps of the facility. Evacuation plans are posted throughout the facility. (e) documented fire drills not less than quarterly; Chapter 3, Section 3.5 (5) Fire Safety Plan The Safety Officer is to conduct fire drills ☒ ☐ ☐ monthly. Reviewed fire drills conducted from January through July 2025. (f) a written plan for the emergency housing of youth in Chapter 3, Section 3.5 (A)(9) Fire the case of fire; and, Youth are to be evacuated into housing units not affected by the fire. If the entire facility is ☒ ☐ ☐ impacted, youth are to be evacuated to surrounding counties per a MOA amongst Chief Probation Officers, effective February 7, 2025. (g) development of a fire suppression pre-plan in Chapter 3, Section 3.5 (A)(1) Fire Safety Plan cooperation with the local fire department. The Juvenile Services Manager is responsible for arranging an annual fire prevention ☒ ☐ ☐ inspection. The fire pre-suppression plan is to be reviewed annually with the City of Hanford Fire Department. 1326 SECURITY REVIEW Chapter 3, Section 3.6 Security Review Each facility administrator shall develop policies and A memorandum dated July 3, 2025, by procedures to annually review, evaluate, and document Juvenile Services Manager Stacie Sellai, security of the facility. The review and evaluation shall ☒ ☐ ☐ addressed areas of concern and actions taken include internal and external security, including, but not to enhance the overall safety and security of limited to, key control, equipment, and staff training. the facility. 1327 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES Chapter 3, Section 3.7 Emergency Procedures The facility administrator shall develop facility-specific Chapter 3, Section 3.7 (E) Escape policies and procedures for emergencies that shall Chapter 3, Section 3.7 (J) Hostage Situation include, but not be limited to: ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 3, Section 3.7 (H) Bomb Threat (a) escape, disturbances, and the taking of hostages; Chapter 1, Section 1.7 Emergency Communication System Chapter 3, Section 3.7 Emergency (b) civil disturbance, active shooter and terrorist attack; Operations-Major Event-Civil Disturbances, ☒ ☐ ☐ Active Shooter/Terrorist Attack Chapter 3, Section 3.7 (G) Fire (c) fire and natural disasters; ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 3, Section 3.7 (I) Earthquakes Chapter 3, Section 3.7 Emergency (d) periodic testing of emergency equipment; Procedures-Location of Emergency ☒ ☐ ☐ Equipment (C) 7176 Kings PROB The BRANCH SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 13 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 Chapter 3, Section 3.7 Major Event- Evacuation of Site (C) (e) emergency evacuation of the facility; and ☒ ☐ ☐ Attachment 4117-A Attachment 4117-C Chapter 3, Section 3.7 Emergency Procedures A memorandum dated July 3, 2025, by Juvenile Services Manager, Stacie Sellai, (f) a program to provide all youth supervision staff with addressed annual facility safety and an annual review of emergency procedures. ☒ ☐ ☐ emergency procedure reviews. Periodic in- service training on how to respond to emergencies is to be conducted periodically throughout the year. The facility has quarterly safety meetings for staff to address any safety issues or concerns. 1328 SAFETY CHECKS Chapter 3, Section 3.8 Safety Checks The facility administrator shall develop and implement The facility records their safety checks in a policy and procedures that provide for direct visual spiral-bound notebook which also records observation of youth at a minimum of every 15 minutes, movement and activities occurring in the unit. at random or varied intervals during hours when youth Reviewed notebooks encompassing dates are asleep or when youth are in their rooms, confined in from December 2024 through May 2025. The holding cells or confined to their bed in a dormitory. majority of safety checks on the night shifts Supervision is not replaced, but may be supplemented occurred between 14- or 15-minute intervals, by, an audio/visual electronic surveillance system though random checks occurred at intervals designed to detect overt, aggressive or assaultive ☒ ☐ ☐ throughout the other two shifts. BSCC staff behavior and to summon aid in emergencies. All safety recommended that facility supervisors be checks shall be documented with the actual time the required in policy and procedure to audit these check is completed. notebooks regularly to ensure safety checks are random and varied and holding staff to a standard of legible entries as it was difficult to clearly identify safety checks from the multiple other entries. It is further recommended the facility separate the safety checks from all the notes of activities occurring in the unit. 7176 Kings PROB The BRANCH SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 14 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1329 SUICIDE PREVENTION PLAN Chapter 3, Section 3.9 Suicide Prevention Program The facility administrator, in collaboration with the healthcare and behavioral/mental health administrators, Reviewed five incident reports for youth at risk shall plan and implement written policies and of suicide. Four of the reports pertained to procedures which delineate a Suicide Prevention Plan. youth making suicidal statements after The plan shall consider the needs of youth experiencing receiving notices of discipline due to rule past or current trauma. Suicide prevention responses violations. The youth were promptly seen by shall be respectful and in the least invasive manner WellPath and cleared of watch. Reviewed one consistent with the level of suicide risk. The plan shall incident in which the youth was determined to include the following elements: be suicidal and WellPath medical placed the youth on suicide watch. The youth was seen ☒ ☐ ☐ by mental health and cleared. The documentation reviewed consisted of incident reports, Mental Health Suicide Watch Custody Notifications, and Observation Logs. Facility administration and WellPath Medical and Mental Health Administration continue to meet weekly to review responses to youth placed on suicide watch. BSCC staff encouraged continuation of these meetings as responses to suicidal youth and follow-up procedures have improved but continue to need refinement. (a) Suicide prevention training as required in Section Chapter 3, Section 3.9 Suicide Prevention 1322, Youth Supervision Staff Orientation, and Training Training and the Juvenile Corrections Officer Core Course. WellPath Medical and Mental Health provide ☒ ☐ ☐ annual suicide prevention training for facility staff annually. The next training will occur in September 2025. (b) Screening, Identification Assessment and Chapter 3, Section 3.9 Screenings, Precautionary Protocols Identification, Assessment and Precautionary (1) All youth shall be screened for risk of suicide at ☒ ☐ ☐ Protocols intake and as needed during detention. (2) All youth supervision staff who perform intake Chapter 3, Section 3.9 (a) Screenings, processes shall be trained in screening youth for risk Identification, Assessment and Precautionary ☒ ☐ ☐ of suicide. Protocols (3) All youth who have been identified during the Chapter 3, Section 3.9 (b) Screenings, intake screening process to be at risk of suicide shall Identification, Assessment and Precautionary be referred to behavioral/mental health staff for a Protocols suicide risk assessment. ☒ ☐ ☐ Youth identified as a suicide risk are to be immediately referred to WellPath medical and mental health. (4) Precautionary protocols shall be developed to Chapter 3, Section 3.9 (d) Screenings, ensure the youth’s safety pending the Identification, Assessment and Precautionary ☒ ☐ ☐ behavioral/mental health assessment. Protocols (c) Referral process to behavioral/mental health staff for Chapter 3, Section 3.9 Referral Process to assessment and/or services. Behavioral/Mental Health for Assessment and ☒ ☐ ☐ Services 7176 Kings PROB The BRANCH SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 15 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (d) Procedures for monitoring of youth identified at risk Chapter 3, Section 3.9 Procedures for for suicide. Monitoring Youth Identified at Risk of Suicide The facility has protocols of monitoring of youth on suicide watch. Youth will be placed ☒ ☐ ☐ on Constant Watch or Staggered watch consisting of 10-minute safety checks. In addition, youth may be placed on Post-Watch Follow-Up with the supervision determined by WellPath. (e) Safety Interventions Chapter 3, Section 3.9 Procedures for (1) Procedures to address intervention protocols for Monitoring Youth Identified at Risk of Suicide youth identified at risk for suicide which may ☒ ☐ ☐ include, but are not limited to: (A) Housing consideration (B) Treatment strategies including trauma- Chapter 3, Section 3.9 Safety Interventions informed approaches ☒ ☐ ☐ (2) Procedures to instruct youth supervision staff how Chapter 3, Section 3.9 Safety Interventions to respond to youth who exhibit suicidal behaviors. ☒ ☐ ☐ (f) Communication Chapter 3, Section 3.9 (c) Screenings, (1) The intake process shall include communication Identification, Assessment and Precautionary with the arresting officer and family guardians Protocols regarding the youth’s past or present suicidal ideations, behaviors or attempts. Reviewed Intake Check-Off Lists in which staff ☒ ☐ ☐ document communication with the arresting officer and parent/guardians. The documents reviewed affirm facility staff are filling out the information required consistently and completely. (2) Procedures for clear and current information Chapter 3, Section 3.9 Communication sharing about youth at risk for suicide with youth supervision, healthcare, and behavioral/mental ☒ ☐ ☐ health staff. (g) Debriefing of Critical Incidents Related to Suicides or Chapter 3, Section 3.9 Critical Incident Attempts Debriefing (1) Process for administrative review of the ☒ ☐ ☐ circumstances and responses proceeding, during and after the critical incident. Chapter 3, Section 3.9 Critical Incident (2) Process for a debriefing event with affected staff. ☒ ☐ ☐ Debriefing (3) Process for a debriefing event with affected youth. Chapter 3, Section 3.9 Critical Incident ☒ ☐ ☐ Debriefing (h) Documentation Chapter 3, Section 3.9 Documentation (1) Documentation processes shall be developed to ☒ ☐ ☐ ensure compliance with this regulation Youth identified at risk for suicide shall not be denied the Chapter 3, Section 3.9 Referral Process to opportunity to participate in facility programs, services Behavioral/Mental Health for Assessment and and activities which are available to other non-suicidal Services 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. 7176 Kings PROB The BRANCH SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 16 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1340 REPORTING OF LEGAL ACTIONS Chapter 4, Section 4.1 Reporting of Legal Actions Each facility shall submit to the Board a letter of notification on each legal action, pertaining to conditions ☒ ☐ ☐ As of the date of this inspection, the facility has of confinement, filed against persons or legal entities no legal action as it pertains to this regulation. responsible for juvenile facility operation. 1341 DEATH AND SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY Chapter 4, Section 4.2 Death and Serious OF A YOUTH WHILE DETAINED Illness or Injury (1) Death of a Youth. (a) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health administrator and the behavioral/mental health director, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures in the event of the death of a youth while detained, which include notifications 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. (b) The health administrator, in cooperation with the Chapter 4, Section 4.2 (F) Death and Serious facility administrator, shall develop written policies Illness or Injury 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 Chapter 4, Section 4.2 (F) Death and Serious the Board a copy of the report submitted to the Illness or Injury Attorney General under Government Code Section Chapter 3, Section 3.7 Emergency ☒ ☐ ☐ 12525. A copy of the report shall be submitted to the Procedures (K)(7) Death or Serious Illness or Board within 10 calendar days after the death. Injury to a Youth (d) Upon receipt of a report of the death of a youth Facility administration is aware of this aspect from the administrator, the Board may within 30 of the regulation. calendar days inspect and evaluate the juvenile facility, jail, lockup or court holding facility pursuant to ☒ ☐ ☐ 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. Chapter 3, Section 3.7 Emergency (a) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Procedures (K) Death or Serious Illness or health administrator, shall develop written policies Injury to a Youth 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 Chapter 4, Section 4.3 Population Accounting Each juvenile facility shall submit required population The facility submits monthly reports to BSCC and profile survey reports to the Board within 10 working ☒ ☐ ☐ as required. days after the end of each reporting period, in a format to be provided by the Board. 7176 Kings PROB The BRANCH SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 17 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1343 JUVENILE FACILITY CAPACITY (EXCERPT) Chapter 4, Section 4.4 Juvenile Facility Capacity When the number of youth detained in a living unit of a juvenile facility exceeds its rated capacity for more than ☒ ☐ ☐ 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 Chapter 5, Section 5.2 New Admissions Processing and Screening The facility administrator shall develop and implement written policies and procedures for admittance of youth The facility utilizes the Detention Risk that emphasize respectful and humane engagement Assessment Instrument (DRAI) to determine if with youth, and reflect that the admission process may the youth should be released or detained. be traumatic to youth who may have already experienced trauma. Policies shall be trauma-informed, Reviewed files of 10 recently admitted youth to culturally relevant, and responsive to the language and determine compliance with this regulation. The literacy needs of youth. In addition to the requirements ☒ ☐ ☐ admittance documentation contained in the of Sections 1324 and 1430 of these regulations: files consisted of intake checklists, booking sheets, Victim Vulnerability Assessments, Risk Assessments, youth/gang classification forms, medical screenings, rules of conduct acknowledgments, PREA notices, property receipts, daily programming contract, and phone rights. (a) the admittance process shall include: Chapter 5, Section 5.2 (A)(1) New Admissions (1) Access to two free phone calls within one hour of Unit Processing admittance in accordance with the provisions of ☒ ☐ ☐ Welfare and Institution Code Section 627; The youth’s telephone calls are documented on Phone Rights form. Chapter 5, Section 5.2 (A)(2) New Admissions Unit Processing (2) Offer of a shower; The youth’s acceptance or refusal of a shower ☒ ☐ ☐ is documented on Intake Check Off List. BSCC staff interviewed youth who indicated they were offered a shower upon admission. Chapter 5, Section 5.2 (A)(3) New Admissions Unit Processing (3) Documented secure storage of personal belongings; ☒ ☐ ☐ The securing of the youth’s property is documented on Intake Check Off List and Receipt of Property Stored form. Chapter 5, Section 5.2 (A)(4) New Admissions Unit Processing (4) Offer of food upon arrival; The youth’s acceptance or refusal of food is ☒ ☐ ☐ documented on Intake Check Off List. BSCC staff interviewed youth who indicated they were offered food upon admission. Chapter 5, Section 5.2 Intake/Booking (5) Screening for physical and behavioral health and Assessment safety issues, intellectual or developmental ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 5, Section 5.2 (A)(5) New Admissions disabilities; Unit Processing (6) Screening for physical and developmental Chapter 5, Section 5.2 (A)(1),(3) disabilities in accordance with Sections 1329, 1413, Intake/Booking Assessment ☒ ☐ ☐ and 1430 of these regulations; 7176 Kings PROB The BRANCH SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 18 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (7) Contact with Regional Center for the Chapter 5, Section 5.2 (A)(7) New Admissions Developmentally Disabled for youth that are Unit Processing suspected of or identified as having a ☒ ☐ ☐ developmental disability, pursuant to Section 1413; and, Chapter 5, Section 5.2 (A)(10) New (8) Procedures consistent with Section 1352.5. ☒ ☐ ☐ Admissions Unit Processing (b) juvenile hall administrators shall establish written Chapter 5, Section 5.2 (A)(6) New Admissions criteria for detention that considers the least restrictive Unit Processing environment. ☒ ☐ ☐ The facility utilizes the Detention Risk Assessment (DRAI) to screen youth for admittance into the facility. (c) juvenile camps and post-dispositional programs in Chapter 5, Section 5.2 (A)(9) New Admissions juvenile halls shall develop policies and procedures that Unit Processing advise the youth of the estimated length of stay, inform them of program guidelines and provide written ☒ ☐ ☐ The Juvenile Services Officer will advise screening criteria for inclusion and exclusion from the committed youth an estimated length of their program. stay. (d) juvenile halls shall develop policies and procedures Chapter 5, Section 5.2 (A)(9) New Admissions that advise any committed youth of the estimated length Unit Processing of his/her stay. Youth detained will be advised of their court ☒ ☐ ☐ date. The Juvenile Services Officer will advise committed youth an estimated length of their stay. 1350.5 SCREENING FOR THE RISK OF SEXUAL Chapter 5, Section 5.2 (A)(6) New Admissions ABUSE Unit Processing Attachment 4130-F Victim Vulnerability The facility administrator shall develop and implement Assessment Instrument written policies and procedures to reduce the risk of sexual abuse by or upon youth. The policy shall require ☒ ☐ ☐ Reviewed 10 admittance packets which facility staff to assess each youth within 72 hours of included Victim Vulnerability Assessments and admission based on the following information: Risk Assessments which screen for the risk of (a) Prior sexual victimization or abusiveness; sexual abuse. (b) Gender nonconforming appearance or manner; or Chapter 5, Section 5.2 (A)(6) New Admissions identification as lesbian, gay or bisexual, transgender, Unit Processing queer or intersex, and whether the youth may, therefore, ☒ ☐ ☐ be vulnerable to sexual abuse; Chapter 5, Section 5.2 (A)(6) New Admissions (c) Current charges and offense history; ☒ ☐ ☐ Unit Processing Chapter 5, Section 5.2 (A)(6) New Admissions (d) Age; ☒ ☐ ☐ Unit Processing Chapter 5, Section 5.2 (A)(6) New Admissions (e) Level of emotional and cognitive development; ☒ ☐ ☐ Unit Processing Chapter 5, Section 5.2 (A)(6) New Admissions (f) Physical size and stature; ☒ ☐ ☐ Unit Processing Chapter 5, Section 5.2 (A)(6) New Admissions (g) Mental illness or mental disabilities; ☒ ☐ ☐ Unit Processing Chapter 5, Section 5.2 (A)(6) New Admissions (h) Intellectual or developmental disabilities; ☒ ☐ ☐ Unit Processing Chapter 5, Section 5.2 (A)(6) New Admissions (i) Physical disabilities; ☒ ☐ ☐ Unit Processing 7176 Kings PROB The BRANCH SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 19 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 Chapter 5, Section 5.2 (A)(6) New Admissions (j) The youth’s perception of vulnerability; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ Unit Processing (k) Any other specific information about the individual Chapter 5, Section 5.2 (A)(6) New Admissions youth that may indicate heightened needs for Unit Processing supervision, additional safety precautions, or separation ☒ ☐ ☐ from certain other youth. Staff shall ascertain this information through Chapter 5, Section 5.2 (C) Intake/Booking conversations with the youth during the admittance Assessment 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 Chapter 5, Section 5.2 (A)(11) New controls on the dissemination of information within the Admissions Unit Processing 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 Chapter 5, Section 5.3 Release The facility administrator shall develop and implement Reviewed 10 release packets which included written policies and procedures for release of youth from ☒ ☐ ☐ Release Agreements and documentation of custody which provide for: release of property back to the youth. (a) verification of identity/release papers; Chapter 5, Section 5.3 (B) Release ☒ ☐ ☐ (b) return of personal clothing and valuables; Chapter 5, Section 5.3 (B)(9) Release ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) notification to the youth's parents or guardian; Chapter 5, Section 5.3 (B)(5) Release ☒ ☐ ☐ (d) notification to the facility health care provider in Chapter 5, Section 5.3 (B)(5) Release accordance with Sections 1408 and 1437 of these regulations, for coordination with outside agencies; and, Medical staff interviewed articulated that facility staff will provide release notification. An ☒ ☐ ☐ email is also sent to notify of any youth who are released. Medical staff also participate in re-entry meetings for committed youth. Chapter 5, Section 5.3 (B)(7) Release Education staff interviewed informed probation (e) notification of school staff; ☒ ☐ ☐ staff will notify of releases. Education staff also participate in re-entry meetings for committed youth. Chapter 5, Section 5.3 (B)(7) Release Mental Health staff interviewed articulated that facility staff will provide release notification. An (f) notification of facility mental health personnel. ☒ ☐ ☐ email is also sent to notify of any youth who are released. Mental health staff also participate in re-entry meetings for committed youth. 7176 Kings PROB The BRANCH SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 20 of 51 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 Chapter 5, Section 5.3 (C) Release policies and procedures for post-disposition youth to coordinate the provision of transitional and reentry Within 30 days of release from custody, a re- services including, but not limited to, medical and entry meeting will be scheduled by the behavioral health, education, probation supervision and Transitional Deputy Probation Officer. These ☐ ☐ community-based services. ☒ meetings are attended by the youth, parents/guardians, assigned Deputy Probation Officer, Juvenile Services Officer, school, medical and mental health staff, and other involved collaborative partners. The facility administrator shall develop and implement Chapter 5.15 Searches written policies and procedures for the furlough of youth from custody. The facility’s policies address searches for youth returning on furlough. BSCC staff ☒ ☐ ☐ recommended further clarification on policies and procedures pertaining the furlough of youth. 1352 CLASSIFICATION Chapter 5, Section 5.5 Classification The facility administrator shall develop and implement Reviewed files of 10 recently admitted youth to written policies and procedures on classification of youth determine compliance with this regulation. for the purpose of determining housing placement in the ☒ ☐ ☐ Admission documentation, assessments, and facility. screenings assist the facility in determining Such procedures shall: classification decisions. (a) provide for the safety of the youth, other youth, facility Chapter 5, Section 5.5 Classification 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 Chapter 5, Section 5.5 Classification the facility; ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) provide that a youth shall be classified upon Chapter 5, Section 5.5 (A) Classification 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 Chapter 5, Section 5.5 Classification provisions that consider the level of supervision and the youth's behavior while in custody; and, The Juvenile Services Manager indicated they review security classifications approximately every 30 days and make notations in the Spillman System if changes were made. In ☒ ☐ ☐ addition, the Room Assignment Log is provided to facility staff on a daily basis, noting other classification information and decisions. Recommended the facility also review classifications as part of their weekly meeting held with medical and mental health. 7176 Kings PROB The BRANCH SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 21 of 51 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 Chapter 5, Section 5.5 Classification 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, Chapter 5, Section 5.5 Classification transgender, questioning or intersex identification or status as an indicator of likelihood of being sexually ☒ ☐ ☐ abusive. 1352.5 TRANSGENDER AND INTERSEX YOUTH. Chapter 5, Section 5.2 (A)(10) New Admissions Unit Processing The facility administrator shall develop written policies Chapter 5, Section 5.6 Transgender and and procedures ensuring respectful and equitable Intersex Youth treatment of transgender and intersex youth. The policies shall provide that: ☒ ☐ ☐ Compliance is based upon a review of policy and procedure, as the facility has not had any transgender or intersex youth admitted during this inspection cycle. (a) Facility staff shall respect every youth’s gender Chapter 5, Section 5.2 (A)(10) New identity and shall refer to the youth by the youth’s Admissions Unit Processing preferred name and gender pronoun, regardless of the Chapter 5, Section 5.6 (1) Transgender and youth’s legal name. Facilities may prohibit the use of Intersex Youth 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 Chapter 5, Section 5.2 (A)(10) New themselves in a manner consistent with their gender Admissions Unit Processing identity and shall provide youth with the institution’s Chapter 5, Section 5.6 (2)Transgender and ☒ ☐ ☐ clothing and undergarments consistent with their gender Intersex Youth identity. (c) Facility staff shall house youth in the unit or room that Chapter 5, Section 5.2 (A)(10) New best meets their individual needs and promotes their Admissions Unit Processing safety and well-being. Staff may not automatically house Chapter 5, Section 5.6 (3) Transgender and youth according to their external anatomy and shall Intersex Youth 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 Chapter 5, Section 5.2 (A)(10) New and intersex youth have access to medical and Admissions Unit Processing behavioral health providers qualified to provide care and ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 5, Section 5.6 (4) Transgender and treatment to transgender and intersex youth. Intersex Youth (e) Consistent with the facility’s reasonable and Chapter 5, Section 5.6 (5) Transgender and necessary security considerations and physical plant, Intersex Youth facility staff shall make every effort to ensure the safety and privacy of transgender and intersex youth when the ☒ ☐ ☐ youth are using the bathroom or shower, or dressing or undressing. 7176 Kings PROB The BRANCH SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 22 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 Facility staff shall not conduct physical searches of any Chapter 5, Section 5.6 (6) Transgender and youth for the purpose of determining the youth’s Intersex Youth anatomical sex. Whenever feasible, the facility shall ☒ ☐ ☐ respect the youth’s preference regarding the gender of the staff member who conducts any search of the youth. 1353 ORIENTATION Chapter 5, Section 5.7 Orientation of Youth Attachment 4108-D The facility administrator shall develop and implement written policies and procedures to orient a youth prior to Reviewed the Youth Orientation Handbook placement in a living area. Both written and verbal and admission forms, which assist in information shall be provided and supplemented with orientating the youth to the facility. These video orientation if feasible. Provision shall be made to forms include PREA, Rules of Conduct, and provide accessible orientation information to all detained Daily Programming acknowledgements. In youth including those with disabilities, limited literacy, or addition, BSCC staff interviewed youth about English language learners. orientation procedures and it was apparent Orientation shall include information that addresses: that the orientation process for youth needs to ☒ ☐ ☐ be improved as youth were unclear about receiving orientation even though admission forms were signed. Youth further stated they never received an Orientation Handbook, received an outdated handbook which pertained to the old facility, or just recently received a handbook. BSCC staff recommended the facility update their Orientation Handbook to cover all areas required in the regulation and create a separate form to acknowledge orientation. (a) facility rules including contraband and searches and Chapter 5, Section 5.7 (a) Orientation disciplinary procedures; ☒ ☐ ☐ (b) facility’s system of positive behavior interventions Chapter 5, Section 5.7 (b) Orientation 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 Chapter 5, Section 5.7 (c) Orientation policy prohibiting sexual abuse and sexual harassment Attachment 4130-C Zero Tolerance Intake and how to report incidents or suspicions of sexual Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ abuse or sexual harassment; Attachment 4130-D Zero Tolerance Intake Orientation-Notice of Understanding (d) identification of key staff and their roles; Chapter 5, Section 5.7 (d) Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ (e) the existence of the grievance procedure, the steps Chapter 5, Section 5.7 (e) Orientation 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 Chapter 5, Section 5.7 (f) Orientation process; ☒ ☐ ☐ (g) access to routine and emergency health and mental Chapter 5, Section 5.7 (g) Orientation health care; ☒ ☐ ☐ (h) access to education, religious services, and Chapter 5, Section 5.7 (h) Orientation recreational activities; ☒ ☐ ☐ (i) housing assignments; Chapter 5, Section 5.7 (i) Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ (j) opportunity for personal hygiene and daily showers Chapter 5, Section 5.7 (j) Orientation including the availability of personal care items ☒ ☐ ☐ (k) rules and access to correspondence, visits and Chapter 5, Section 5.7 (k) Orientation telephone use; ☒ ☐ ☐ 7176 Kings PROB The BRANCH SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 23 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (l) availability of reading materials, programming, and Chapter 5, Section 5.7 (l) Orientation other activities; ☒ ☐ ☐ (m) facility policies on the use of force, use of restraints, Chapter 5, Section 5.7 (m) Orientation chemical agents and room confinement; ☒ ☐ ☐ (n) immigration legal services; Chapter 5, Section 5.7 (n) Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ (o) emergencies including evacuation procedures; Chapter 5, Section 5.7 (o) Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ (p) non-discrimination policy and the right to be free from Chapter 5, Section 5.7 (p) Orientation physical, verbal or sexual abuse and harassment by ☒ ☐ ☐ other youth and staff; (q) availability of services and programs in a language Chapter 5, Section 5.7 (q) Orientation other than English if appropriate; ☒ ☐ ☐ (r) the process for requesting different housing, Chapter 5, Section 5.7 (r) Orientation education, programming and work assignments; ☒ ☐ ☐ (s) a process for which parents/guardians receive Chapter 5, Section 5.7 (s) Orientation information regarding the youth’s stay in the facility that Attachment 4108-E at a minimum includes answers to frequently asked ☒ ☐ ☐ questions and provides contact information for the A parent handbook is made available in facility, medical, school and mental health; and, English and Spanish. (t) a process by which youth may request access to Title Chapter 5, Section 5.7 (t) Orientation 15 Minimum Standards for Juvenile Facilities. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1354 SEPARATION Chapter 5, Section 5.8 Separation The facility administrator shall develop and implement Reviewed 10 Voluntary Return to Room forms written policies and procedures that address: which the facility utilizes when youth choose to self-separate. The form documents the name ☒ ☐ ☐ of the youth, assigned room, reason, time in and out of room, and requires staff and youth signature. The majority were for wanting to sleep in, in lieu of breakfast or early morning large muscle exercise. (a) separation of youth for reasons that include, but are Chapter 5, Section 5.8 Separation not be limited to, medical and mental health conditions, assaultive behavior, disciplinary consequences and ☒ ☐ ☐ protective custody. (b) consideration of positive youth development and Chapter 5, Section 5.8 Separation trauma-informed care. ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) separated youth shall not be denied normal privileges Chapter 5, Section 5.8 Separation available at the facility, except when necessary to ☒ ☐ ☐ accomplish the objective of separation. (d) when the objective of the separation is discipline, Chapter 5, Section 5.8 Separation Title 15 Section 1390 shall apply. ☒ ☐ ☐ (e) when separation results in room confinement, the Chapter 5, Section 5.8 Separation 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 Chapter 5, Section 5.8 Separation separated youth to determine if separation remains ☒ ☐ ☐ necessary. 7176 Kings PROB The BRANCH SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 24 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1354.5 ROOM CONFINEMENT Chapter 5, Section 5.9 Room Confinement (a) The facility administrator shall develop and Reviewed ten instances of room confinement implement written policies and procedures addressing which consisted of documentation outlined in the confinement of youth in their room that are consistent the special incident report and observation log. with Welfare and Institutions Code Section 208.3. The The incidents involved fights, assaults on placement of a youth in room confinement shall be youth and staff, and safety and security accomplished in accordance with the following threats. The majority were reintegrated in less guidelines: than two hours. ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff recommended the facility separate the safety check from the observation log and formalize a process to determine if a youth is ready for reintegration. Provided facility administration a document used by another agency to gauge a youth’s readiness to safely reintegrate. (1) Room confinement shall not be used before other, Chapter 5, Section 5.9 (2)(a) Guidelines for less restrictive, options have been attempted and Room Confinement 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 Chapter 5, Section 5.9 (2)(b) Guidelines for purposes of punishment, coercion, convenience, or Room Confinement ☒ ☐ ☐ retaliation by staff. (3) Room confinement shall not be used to the extent Chapter 5, Section 5.9 (2)(c) Guidelines for that it compromises the mental and physical health of Room Confinement ☒ ☐ ☐ the youth. (b) A youth may be held up to four hours in room Chapter 5, Section 5.9 (3)(a) Use of Room confinement. After the youth has been held in room Confinement confinement for a period of four hours, staff shall do one ☒ ☐ ☐ or more of the following: Chapter 5, Section 5.9 (3)(a) Use of Room (1) Return the youth to general population. ☒ ☐ ☐ Confinement Chapter 5, Section 5.9 (3)(a) Use of Room (2) Consult with mental health or medical staff. ☒ ☐ ☐ Confinement (3) Develop an individualized plan that includes the Chapter 5, Section 5.9 (3)(a) Use of Room goals and objectives to be met in order to reintegrate Confinement ☒ ☐ ☐ the youth to general population. (4) If room confinement must be extended beyond Chapter 5, Section 5.9 (3)(b) Use of Room four hours, staff shall do each of the following: Confinement (A) Document the reasons for room confinement and the basis for the extension, the date and time No SYTF youth were held in room ☒ ☐ ☐ the youth was first placed in room confinement, confinement longer than four hours. and when he or she is eventually released from room confinement. (B) Develop an individualized plan that includes Chapter 5, Section 5.9 (3)(b) Use of Room the goals and objectives to be met in order to Confinement ☒ ☐ ☐ integrate the youth to general population. (C) Obtain documented authorization by the Chapter 5, Section 5.9 (3)(b) Use of Room facility superintendent or his or her designee Confinement ☒ ☐ ☐ every four hours thereafter. (5) This section is not intended to limit the use of Chapter 5, Section 5.9 (1)(a) Room single-person rooms or cells for the housing of youth Confinement in juvenile facilities and does not apply to normal ☒ ☐ ☐ sleeping hours. 7176 Kings PROB The BRANCH SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 25 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (6) This section does not apply to youth or wards in Chapter 5, Section 5.9 (1)(a) Room court holding facilities or adult facilities. ☒ ☐ ☐ Confinement (7) Nothing in this section shall be construed to Chapter 5, Section 5.9 Room Confinement conflict with any law providing greater or additional ☒ ☐ ☐ protections to youth. (8) This section does not apply during an Chapter 5, Section 5.9 (1)(a) Room extraordinary emergency circumstance that requires Confinement 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 Chapter 5, Section 5.9 (1)(a) Room placed in a locked cell or sleeping room to treat and Confinement 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 Chapter 5, Section 5.10 Institutional Assessment and Case Plan The facility administrator shall develop and implement ☒ ☐ ☐ written policies and procedures for assessment and case planning. (a) Assessment: Chapter 5, Section 5.10 Assessment The assessment is based on information collected during the admission process with periodic review, which A Positive Achievement Change Tool (PACT) includes the youth's risk factors, needs and strengths pre-screen will be completed within 72 hours including, but not limited to, identification of substance of admission. The Transitional Probation abuse history, educational, vocational, counseling, Officer or Probation Officer completing the pre- behavioral health, consideration of known history of ☒ ☐ ☐ screen will provide appropriate referrals. trauma, and family strengths and needs. BSCC staff recommended a copy of the pre- screen be kept in the youth’s file for reference. Currently, the pre-screen is kept in a binder at the Day Reporting Center adjacent to the facility. 7176 Kings PROB The BRANCH SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 26 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (b) Institutional Case Plan: Chapter 5, Section 5.10 Case Plan (1) A case plan shall be developed for each youth Development held for at least 30 days or more and created within Chapter 5, Section 5.10 (A) Case 40 days of admission. Conferencing The facility has a Transitional Probation Officer position responsible for ensuring assessment and case plans are completed. BSCC staff interviewed the assigned officer and reviewed the excel spreadsheet that tracks all youth’s initial and re-assessment of case plans. A full PACT assessment will be completed by the ☒ ☐ ☐ Transitional Probation Officer to determine the youth’s criminogenic needs and risk factors and will be used in the development of the youth’s case plan. SYTF youth’s Individual Rehabilitation Plan will be reflected in the youth’s PACT case plan. BSCC staff discussed with the Transitional Probation Officer completing a case plan on all youth for each entry into the facility, even if recently released. In addition, discussed with the officer ensuring documentation is completed if there is an issue completing a case plan as required. (2) The institutional plan shall include, but not be Chapter 5, Section 5.10 (A) Case Plan limited to, written documentation that provides: Development (A) objectives and time frame for the resolution of ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 5, Section 5.10 (C) Case problems identified in the assessment; Conferencing (B) a plan for meeting the objectives that includes Chapter 5, Section 5.10 (A) Case Plan a description of program resources needed and Development individuals responsible for assuring that the plan ☒ ☐ ☐ is implemented; (3) periodic evaluation of progress towards meeting Chapter 5, Section 5.10 (B) Case Plan the objectives, including periodic review and Development discussion of the plan with the youth; According to the Transitional Probation Officer, a PACT re-assessment is to be completed every six months or based on individual needs. The youth’s case plan will be updated ☒ ☐ ☐ based on the re-assessment. Facility policy requires a periodic review of the youth’s case plan every ninety days. It was discussed with the Transition Officer to review the Case Plan every ninety days, even if a re-assessment is not required, to comply with facility policy and procedures. 7176 Kings PROB The BRANCH SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 27 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (4) a transition plan, the contents of which shall be Chapter 5, Section 5.10 (D) Case Plan subject to existing resources, shall be developed for Development post dispositional youth in accordance with Section Chapter 5, Section 5.10 (A) Case 1351; and, Conferencing A pre-release conference will be scheduled by the Transitional Probation Officer within 30 days of release to discuss progression and ☒ ☐ ☐ compliance with the institutional case plan and finalize the case plan for the youth’s re-entry. A Multi-Disciplinary Team Meeting includes the youth, parent/guardian, transitional probation officer or assigned case manager, school, behavioral health, medical, facility staff, and other collaborative partners. (5) in as much as possible and if appropriate, the Chapter 5, Section 5.10 (C) Case Plan plan, including the transition plan, shall be developed Development with input from the family, supportive adults, youth, Chapter 5, Section 5.10 (A) Case ☒ ☐ ☐ and Regional Center for the Developmentally Conferencing Disabled. 1356 COUNSELING AND CASEWORK SERVICES Chapter 5, Section 5.11 Counseling and Casework The facility administrator shall develop and implement written policies and procedures ensuring the availability A Youth Supervision Officer will be assigned to of appropriate counseling and casework services for all a youth as a counselor within 72 hours of youth. Policies and procedures shall ensure: ☒ ☐ ☐ detention orders. Facility staff are to meet with (a) youth will receive assistance with needs or concerns the youth twice a month and document the that may arise; contacts. BSCC staff reviewed documentation of youth contacts with their assigned YSO counselor in case notes. (b) youth will receive assistance in requesting contact Chapter 5, Section 5.11 Counseling and with parents, other supportive adults, attorney, clergy, Casework probation officer, or other public official; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ Request to Speak forms were observed accessible in the housing units. Youth use these forms to request contact. (c) youth will be provided access to available resources Chapter 5, Section 5.11 Counseling and to meet the youth’s needs. ☒ ☐ ☐ Casework 1357 USE OF FORCE Chapter 5, Section 5.12 Use of Force Attachment 4119-A Use of Force Report and The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Restraint Form responsible physician, shall develop and implement written policies and procedures for the use of force, BSCC staff reviewed ten Use of Force which may include chemical agents. Force shall never ☒ ☐ ☐ incidents which consisted of documentation be applied as punishment, discipline, retaliation or contained in incident reports and Use of Force treatment. reporting forms. The incidents involved youth (a) At a minimum, each facility shall develop policies and engaging in fights, assaults on other youth and procedures which: staff, and aggressive/threatening behavior. (1) restricts the use of force to that which is deemed Chapter 5, Section 5.12 (A) Use of Force- reasonable and necessary, as defined in Section 1302 Purpose and Scope to ensure the safety and security of youth, staff, others ☒ ☐ ☐ and the facility. 7176 Kings PROB The BRANCH SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 28 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (2) outline the force options available to staff including Chapter 5, Section 5.12 (H) Restraint/ Control both physical and non-physical options and define Policy when those force options are appropriate. Use of Force options available to staff include: • Staff presence (or multiple staff) • Dialogue/counseling ☒ ☐ ☐ • Verbal commands • Control and search techniques Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) pepper aerosol sprays • Mechanical restraints • Unarmed defensive tactics (3) describe force options or techniques that are Chapter 5, Section 5.12 (C)(5) Use of Force expressly prohibited by the facility. Chapter 5, Section 5.12 (H) Restraint/Control ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy (4) describe the requirements of staff to report any Chapter 5, Section 5.12 (C)(5) Use of Force inappropriate use of force, and to take affirmative Chapter 5, Section 5.13 (B) Use of Physical ☒ ☐ ☐ action to immediately stop it. Restraints (5) define a standardized reporting format that Chapter 5, Section 5.12 Documentation includes time period and procedure for documenting Chapter 5, Section 5.13 (B) Use of Physical and reporting the use of force, including reporting Restraints-Debriefing requirements of management and line staff and procedures for reviewing and tracking use of force Special incident reports reviewed continue to incidents by supervisory and or management staff, improve since the last Comprehensive and which include procedures for debriefing a particular ☒ ☐ ☐ Targeted inspections. BSCC staff incident with staff and/or youth for the purposes of recommended continued oversight by training as well as mitigating the effects of trauma that supervisors and facility administration to may have been experienced by staff and /or the youth ensure staff continue to adhere to required involved. documentation in reports which include debriefing with staff and/or youth. (6) Include an administrative review and a system for Chapter 5, Section 5.12 Administrative Review investigating unreasonable use of force. ☒ ☐ ☐ (7) define the role, notification, and follow-up Chapter 5, Section 5.12 Use of procedures required after use of force incidents for Force/Restraint Referrals and Notifications medical, mental health staff and parents or legal guardians. The documentation reviewed supports ☒ ☐ ☐ compliance with required notifications. This information is noted on the Use of Force Report forms. (8) describe the limitations of use of force on pregnant Chapter 5, Section 5.12 (C)(7) Use of Force youth in accordance with Penal Code Section 6030(f) Chapter 5, Section 5.12 (J) Restraint/Control ☒ ☐ ☐ and Welfare and Institutions Code Section 222. Policy (b) Facilities that authorize chemical agents as a force Chapter 5, Section 5.12 (D)(8), (9), (10), (11) option shall include policies and procedures that: Use of Force Options and Protocol (1) identify who is approved to carry and/or utilize chemical agents in the facility and the type, size and ☒ ☐ ☐ the approved method of deployment for those chemical agents. 7176 Kings PROB The BRANCH SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 29 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (2) mandate that chemical agents only be used when Chapter 5, Section 5.12 (D) Use of Force there is an imminent threat to the youth’s safety or the Options and Protocol safety of others and only when de-escalation efforts have been unsuccessful or are not reasonably Use of force reports reviewed indicate staff possible. give directions to stop and announce “Cover”, which is used to direct youth to assume a ☒ ☐ ☐ position on their stomach as a response to an emergency or incident which may result in use of force. BSCC staff recommend facility staff also consistently announce OC will be used as some youth interviewed did not know chemical agents would be utilized. (3) outline the facility’s approved methods and Chapter 5, Section 5.12 (D)(12) Use of Force timelines for decontamination from chemical agents. Options and Protocol This shall include that youth who have been exposed to chemical agents shall not be left unattended until The facility provides irritant wipes in addition to ☒ ☐ ☐ that youth is fully decontaminated or is no longer showering as part of the decontamination suffering the effects of the chemical agent. process. Facility staff are to observe youth until medically cleared. (4) define the role, notification, and follow-up Chapter 5, Section 5.12 Use of procedures required after use of force incidents Force/Restraint Referrals and Notifications involving chemical agents for medical, mental health staff and parents or legal guardians. The documentation reviewed supports ☒ ☐ ☐ compliance with required notifications. This information is noted on the Use of Force Report forms. (5) provide for the documentation of each incident of Chapter 5, Section 5.12 Documentation use of chemical agents, including the reasons for which it was used, efforts to de-escalate prior to use, youth and staff involved, the date, time and location ☒ ☐ ☐ of use, decontamination procedures applied and identification of any injuries sustained as a result of such use. (c) Facilities shall develop policies and procedure which Chapter 5, Section 5.12 (C)(6) Use of Force 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 Chapter 5, Section 5.12 (C)(6) Use of Force application. ☒ ☐ ☐ (3) signs or symptoms that should result in immediate Chapter 5, Section 5.12 (C)(6) Use of Force referral to medical or behavioral health. ☒ ☐ ☐ (4) instruction on the Constitutional Limitations of Use Chapter 5, Section 5.12 (C)(6) Use of Force of Force. ☒ ☐ ☐ (5) physical training force options that may require Chapter 5, Section 5.12 (C)(6) Use of Force the use of perishable skills. ☒ ☐ ☐ (6) timelines the facility uses to define regular Chapter 5, Section 5.12 (C)(6) Use of Force training. ☒ ☐ ☐ 7176 Kings PROB The BRANCH SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 30 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1358 USE OF PHYSICAL RESTRAINTS Chapter 5, Section 5.13 Use of Physical Restraints The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician and mental health director, shall BSCC staff reviewed one incident involving the develop and implement written policies and procedures use of restraints when handcuffs were used for the use of restraint devices. Restraint devices include twice for an actively suicidal youth. The any devices which immobilize a youth's extremities ☒ ☐ ☐ restraints were removed in thirty-two minutes and/or prevent the youth from being ambulatory. and seven minutes. Medical staff assisted facility staff throughout the restraints. Mental health staff was also on-site to provide follow- up directives for suicide watch monitoring. Physical restraints may be used only for those youth who Chapter 5, Section 5.13 Use of Physical present an immediate danger to themselves or others, Restraints who exhibit behavior which results in the destruction of 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 Chapter 5, Section 5.13 Use of Physical discipline, or as a substitute for treatment. The use of Restraints restraint devices that attach a youth to a wall, floor or other 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 Chapter 5, Section 5.13 Use of Physical handcuffs, shackles or other restraint devices when used Restraints to restrain youth for movement or transportation within the 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 Chapter 5, Section 5.13 (F) General of the facility manager or designee. The facility manager Procedures for Using Restraints may delegate authority to place a youth in restraints to a 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 Chapter 5, Section 5.13 Medical Assistance retention shall be secured as soon as possible, but no later than two hours from the time of placement. The ☒ ☐ ☐ youth shall be medically cleared for continued retention at least every three hours thereafter. A mental health consultation shall be secured as soon as Chapter 5, Section 5.13 Mental Health possible, but in no case longer than four hours from the Assistance time of placement, to assess the need for mental health ☒ ☐ ☐ treatment. Continuous direct visual supervision shall be conducted Chapter 5, Section 5.13 (D)(4), (F) General to ensure that the restraints are properly employed, and Procedures for Using Restraints to ensure the safety and well-being of the youth. 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 Chapter 5, Section 5.13 Documentation procedures shall address: (a) documentation of the circumstances leading to an ☒ ☐ ☐ application of restraints. 7176 Kings PROB The BRANCH SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 31 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (b) known medical conditions that would contraindicate Chapter 5, Section 5.13 (C) Use of Physical certain restraint devices and/or techniques. ☒ ☐ ☐ Restraints (c) acceptable restraint devices. Chapter 5, Section 5.13 (E) Use of Physical Restraints Staff may only use the following approved restraints: ☒ ☐ ☐ • Handcuffs • Leg restraints • Security Waist Chains • Soft Restraint (Wrap) (d) signs or symptoms which should result in immediate Chapter 5, Section 5.13 (F), (K) General medical/mental health referral. ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedures for Using Restraints (e) availability of cardiopulmonary resuscitation Chapter 5, Section 5.13 (H) General equipment. ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedures for Using Restraints (f) protective housing of restrained youth. While in Chapter 5, Section 5.13 (M) General restraint devices, all youth shall be housed alone or in a Procedures for Using Restraints specified housing area for restrained youth which makes ☒ ☐ ☐ provision to protect the youth from abuse. Chapter 5, Section 5.13 (I), (J) General (g) provision for hydration and sanitation needs. ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedures for Using Restraints Chapter 5, Section 5.13 (K), (L) General (h) exercising of extremities. ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedures for Using Restraints 1358.5 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES FOR Chapter 5, Section 5.14 Restraint Devices for MOVEMENT AND TRANSPORTATION WITHIN Movement and Transportation Within the THE FACILITY. Facility The Facility Administrator, in cooperation with the The facility uses a Mechanical Restraint responsible physician and behavioral/mental health Determination Form for determining the director, shall develop and implement written policies ☒ ☐ ☐ method of restraint for youth being transported and procedures for the use of restraint devices when the out of the facility. purpose is for movement or transportation within the facility that shall include the following: Acceptable restraint devices approved for use (a) identification of acceptable restraint devices, staff by staff include handcuffs and leg irons. approved to utilize restraint devices and the required training. (b) the circumstances leading to the application of Chapter 5, Section 5.14 (A)(2) Restraint restraints must be documented. Devices for Movement and Transportation ☒ ☐ ☐ Within the Facility (c) an individual assessment of the need to apply Chapter 5, Section 5.14 (A)(3) Restraint restraints for movement or transportation that includes Devices for Movement and Transportation consideration of less restrictive alternatives, Within the Facility consideration of a youth’s known medical or mental ☒ ☐ ☐ health conditions, trauma informed approaches, and a process for documentation and supervisor review and approval. (d) consideration of safety and security of the facility, Chapter 5, Section 5.14 (A) Restraint Devices with a clearly defined expectation that restraint devices for Movement and Transportation Within the shall not be used for the purposes of discipline or ☒ ☐ ☐ Facility retaliation. (e) the use of restraints on pregnant youth is limited in Chapter 5, Section 5.14 (A)(4) Restraint accordance with Penal Code Section 6030(f) and Devices for Movement and Transportation ☒ ☐ ☐ Welfare and Institutions Code Section 222. Within the Facility 7176 Kings PROB The BRANCH SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 32 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1359 SAFETY ROOM PROCEDURES The facility does not have 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 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. (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. 7176 Kings PROB The BRANCH SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 33 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (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 Chapter 5, Section 5.15 Searches The facility administrator shall develop and implement written policies and procedures governing the search of ☒ ☐ ☐ youth, the facility, and visitors. Policies and procedures shall provide that: (a) Searches shall be conducted to ensure the safety Chapter 5, Section 5.15 Searches-General and security of the facility, public, visitors, youth, and Policy staff. The facility has a TEK 84 Body Scanner which is used to screen youth upon intake and post detention searches for contraband. Perimeter, ☒ ☐ ☐ unit, and room searches are conducted routinely. Reviewed July and August 2025 documentation of Ground Searches, Lunch Clean-Up, and Kitchen/Laundry searches. Recommended room and unit searches be documented in unit shift reports or logs. (b) Searches shall be conducted in a manner that Chapter 5, Section 5.15 (A) Searches 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 Chapter 5, Section 5.15 (C) Searches searches shall comply with Penal Code Section 4030. Attachment 4111-A Strip Search Authorization Form ☒ ☐ ☐ No strip searches were conducted on SYTF youth. (d) Physical body cavity searches shall only be Chapter 5, Section 5.15 (D) Pat Down, Strip, conducted by a medical professional. ☒ ☐ ☐ and Visual Cavity Searches (e) Any youth held after a detention hearing shall only be Chapter 5, Section 5.15 (B) Pat Down, Strip, strip searched with prior approval of a supervisor when and Visual Cavity Searches there is reasonable suspicion based on specific and articulable facts to believe that youth is concealing ☒ ☐ ☐ contraband. The reasonable suspicion shall be documented. (f) Searches of transgender and intersex youth shall Chapter 5, Section 5.15 (5) Strip Searches comply with Section 1352.5. ☒ ☐ ☐ (g) Cross-gender pat-down searches and strip searches Chapter 5, Section 5.15 (B)(2) Pat Down, are prohibited except in exigent circumstances or when Strip, and Visual Cavity Searches conducted by a medical professional. Such searches ☒ ☐ ☐ must be justified and documented in writing. 7176 Kings PROB The BRANCH SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 34 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1361 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE Chapter 5, Section 5.16 Grievance Procedure Attachment 4122-A Grievance Form The facility administrator shall develop and implement written policies and procedures whereby any youth may Reviewed grievances from December 2024 appeal and have resolved grievances relating to any through June 2025. The facility combines all condition of confinement, including but not limited to three facility grievances together in monthly health care services, classification decisions, program tracking logs. The facility has thirty to forty participation, telephone, mail or visiting procedures, grievances filed each month. The selected food, clothing, bedding, mistreatment, harassment or grievances reviewed pertained to all levels of violations of the nondiscrimination policy. There shall be discipline, visiting, housing, staff issues, and no time limit on filing grievances. Policies and food. The tracking system of youth grievances procedures shall include provisions whereby the facility has been impacted due to a lack of manager ensures: supervisory or clerical staff oversight. All grievances from the month of February 2025 are missing and the tracking logs were ☒ ☐ ☐ disorganized and lacking clarity and consistency. Adequate supervisory and clerical staff could ensure appropriate auditing and storage of youth grievances. As the facility has a large amount of grievances in relation to the size of the youth population, BSCC staff recommended the facility improve rapport with youth by adopting a Youth Council. This would allow youth to have another avenue to have their perspectives and concerns addressed by facility staff and administration while fostering their leadership skills. (a) a grievance form and instructions for registering a Chapter 5, Section 5.16 (A)(1) Grievance grievance, which includes provisions for the youth to Procedure have free access to the form; Attachment 4122-A BSCC staff observed grievance forms were not freely accessible to the youth in the living unit. Staff keep the grievance forms in a binder ☐ ☒ ☐ at the staff desk and youth have to ask for a grievance. Facility administration indicate that youth tear them up or use them to damage the facility. Appropriate supervision of youth with adequate staffing could mitigate the abuse of the grievance system. (b) the youth shall have the option to confidentially file Chapter 5, Section 5.16 (B)(1) Confidential the grievance or to deliver the form to any youth Grievance supervision staff working in the facility; The confidential grievance is to be specifically reviewed by the Division Director or Juvenile Services Manager. The confidential box is to be checked daily. ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff observed boxes mounted in the living units marked confidential to be used by youth for grievances. Some youth interviewed were unaware of the grievance boxes. Recommended the confidential boxes be marked with more than confidential and youth be further orientated to the grievance process. (c) resolution of the grievance at the lowest appropriate Chapter 5, Section 5.16 (A)(1) Grievance staff level; ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure 7176 Kings PROB The BRANCH SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 35 of 51 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 Chapter 5, Section 5.16 (A)(1) Grievance grievances within three (3) business days, grievances Procedure that relate to health and safety issues must be addressed immediately; All grievances reviewed had an initial response within the required timeframe. ☒ ☐ ☐ Typically, it was the same day of the grievance being received. However, it is difficult to determine if the facility is adhering to timelines as an entire month of grievances was missing. (1) The youth may elect to be present to explain Chapter 5, Section 5.16 (A)(1) Grievance his/her version of the grievance to a person not Procedure directly involved in the circumstances which led to the ☒ ☐ ☐ grievance. (2) Provision for a staff representative approved by Chapter 5, Section 5.16 (A) Grievance the facility administrator to assist the youth. ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure (e) provision for a written response to the grievance Chapter 5, Section 5.16 (A)(1) Grievance which includes the reasons for the decisions; ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure (f) a system which provides that any appeal of a Chapter 5, Section 5.16 (A)(1) Grievance grievance shall be heard by a person not directly Procedure involved in the circumstances which led to the grievance; ☒ ☐ ☐ The Chief Probation Officer has the highest level of appeal and their decision is final. (g) resolution of the grievance must occur within ten (10) Chapter 5, Section 5.16 (A)(1) Grievance business days unless circumstances dictate a longer Procedure time frame. The youth shall be notified of any delay; and, All grievances reviewed were resolved within ☒ ☐ ☐ the required timeframe. However, it is difficult to determine if the facility is adhering to timelines as an entire month of grievances was missing. (h) the policy shall provide multiple internal and external Chapter 5, Section 5.16 (A)(1) Grievance methods to report sexual abuse and sexual harassment. ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure Whether or not associated with a grievance, concerns of Chapter 5, Section 5.16 (C) Grievance parents, guardians, staff or other parties shall be Procedure addressed and documented in accordance with written Attachment 4121-F policies and procedures within a specified timeframe. Concerns are to be documented in an incident ☒ ☐ ☐ report by staff and responded to within 72 hours by the Division Director or Juvenile Services Manager. If the complainant wishes to pursue the matter, they will be afforded the opportunity to file a Citizen Complaint. 1362 REPORTING OF INCIDENTS Chapter 5, Section 5.17 Reporting of Incidents A written report of all incidents which result in physical The Spillman system is used to document harm, use of force, serious threat of physical harm, or incidents by involved staff and witnesses and death of an employee, youth or other person(s) shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ reviewed by facility administration. BSCC staff maintained. Such written record shall be prepared by the reviewed incident reports for use of force, staff and submitted to the facility manager by the end of room confinement, suicide watch, separation, the shift, unless additional time is necessary and and mechanical restraints. authorized by the facility manager or designee. 7176 Kings PROB The BRANCH SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 36 of 51 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 Chapter 5, Section 5.18 Use of Reasonable DNA SPECIMENS, SAMPLES, IMPRESSIONS Force to Collect DNA Specimens, Samples and Impressions (a) Pursuant to Penal Code Section 298.1 authorized law enforcement, custodial, or corrections personnel In the event a youth is not cooperative, the including peace officers, may employ reasonable force matter will be returned to the Court for review to collect blood specimens, saliva samples, and thumb and authorization. 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 Chapter 5, Section 5.18 (A) Use of efforts to secure voluntary compliance. Efforts to Reasonable Force to Collect DNA Specimens, secure voluntary compliance shall be documented Samples and Impressions 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 Chapter 5, Section 5.18 (B) Use of authorization of the supervising officer on duty. The Reasonable Force to Collect DNA Specimens, authorization shall include information that reflects the Samples and Impressions ☒ ☐ ☐ 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 Chapter 5, Section 5.18 (C) Use of extraction, the extraction shall be videotaped. Video Reasonable Force to Collect DNA Specimens, shall be directed at the cell extraction event. The Samples and Impressions 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. 7176 Kings PROB The BRANCH SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 37 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1370 EDUCATION PROGRAM Chapter 6, Section 6.1 Education Program (a) School Programs The Education Program Evaluation was The County Board of Education shall provide for the completed on June 6, 2025, by Jospeh administration and operation of juvenile court schools in Andrade, Principal, Tulare County Office of conjunction with the Chief Probation Officer, or designee Education. pursuant to applicable State laws. The school and facility administrators shall develop and implement written policy A MOU is in place between Kings County and procedures to ensure communication and Probation and Kings County Office of coordination between educators and probation staff. Education. Culturally responsive and trauma-informed approaches should be applied when providing instruction. Education BSCC staff interviewed Annalyn Escoto, staff should collaborate with the facility administrator to Principal/Transition Specialist with Kings use technology to facilitate learning and ensure safe County Office of Education. The facility offers technology practices. The facility administrator shall education through the JC Montgomery school request an annual review of each required element of the for nongraduates. The school also facilitates program by the Superintendent of Schools, and a report graduates to enroll in Lemoore Community or review checklist on compliance, deficiencies, and ☒ ☐ ☐ College. Additionally, students close to corrective action needed to achieve compliance with this graduating may be concurrently enrolled in section. Such a review, when conducted, cannot be these college courses. delegated to the principal or any other staff of any juvenile court school site. The Superintendent of Schools shall The school has three full-time teachers, two conduct this review in conjunction with a qualified outside instructional aides, a full-time mental health agency or individual. Upon receipt of the review, the clinician and Counseling Technical Support facility administrator or designee shall review each item position, and a part-time secretary. Required with the Superintendent of Schools and shall take courses are English, fine arts, math, history, whatever corrective action is necessary to address each PE, and English Language Development. deficiency and to fully protect the educational interests of Other graduation requirements are provided all youth in the facility. by Edgenuity. Students also have the option to enroll in Media Arts/CTE. These classes combine in-person instruction by visiting teaching artists and Kings COE consultants and the lessons are supported by on-line project-based curriculums. (b) Required Elements Chapter 6, Section 6.1 Education Program The facility school program shall comply with the State Education Code and County Board of Education policies, all applicable federal education statutes and regulations Youth receive coursework through direct and provide for an annual evaluation of the educational instruction, CTE courses, Edgenuity online program offerings. As stated in the 2009 California learning program, and project-based learning. 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 Chapter 6, Section 6.1 (A)(1) Education program shall be free from discriminatory action. Staff Program 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 Chapter 6, Section 6.1 (A)(1) Education Education Code and include, but not be limited to, Program ☒ ☐ ☐ courses required for high school graduation. (2) Information and preparation for the High School Chapter 6, Section 6.1 (A(1) Education Equivalency Test as approved by the California Program Department of Education shall be made available to ☒ ☐ ☐ eligible youth. 7176 Kings PROB The BRANCH SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 38 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (3) Youth shall be informed of post-secondary Chapter 6, Section 6.1 (A)(1) Education education and vocational opportunities. Program Information is provided by the Transition ☒ ☐ ☐ Specialist, Special Education teachers, and representatives from Lemoore Community College. (4) Administration of the High School Equivalency Chapter 6, Section 6.1 (A)(1) Education Tests as approved by the California Department of Program ☒ ☐ ☐ Education, shall be made available when possible. (5) Supplemental instruction shall be afforded to youth Chapter 6, Section 6.1 (A)(1) Education who do not demonstrate sufficient progress towards Program grade level standards. ☒ ☐ ☐ An instruction aide and iReady provides intervention coursework to support youth. (6) The minimum school day shall be consistent with Chapter 6, Section 6.1 (A)(1) Education State Education Code Requirements for juvenile court Program schools. The facility administrator, in conjunction with education staff, must ensure that operational Youth attend school Monday through procedures do not interfere with the time afforded for ☒ ☐ ☐ Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 2:35 p.m. Every the minimum instructional day. Absences, time out of Friday is an early release day with school class or educational instruction, both excused and ending at 11:55 a.m. unexcused, shall be documented. (7) Education shall be provided to all youth regardless Chapter 6, Section 6.1 (A)(1) Education of classification, housing, security status, disciplinary Program 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 Chapter 6, Section 6.1 (A)(2) Education (1) Positive behavior management will be Program implemented to reduce the need for disciplinary action in the school setting and be integrated into the facility's ☒ ☐ ☐ Daily and monthly rewards and incentives are overall behavioral management plan and security in place and funded by LCAP. system. (2) School staff shall be advised of administrative Chapter 6, Section 6.1 (B) Education Program decisions made by probation staff that may affect the ☒ ☐ ☐ educational programming of students. (3) Except as otherwise provided by the State Chapter 6, Section 6.1 (B) Education Program Education Code, expulsion/suspension from school shall be imposed only when other means of correction The school is working with UCLA on the fails to bring about proper conduct. School staff shall REACH grant to facilitate restorative practices follow the appropriate due process safeguards as set as alternatives to suspensions. 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 Chapter 6, Section 6.1 (A)(1) Education education staff will develop policies and procedures Program that address the rights of any student who has ☒ ☐ ☐ continuing difficulty completing a school day. 7176 Kings PROB The BRANCH SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 39 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (d) Provisions for Special Populations Chapter 6, Section 6.1 (A)(4) Education (1) State and federal laws and regulations shall be Program 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 Chapter 6, Section 6.1 (A)(4) Education afforded an educational program that addresses their Program language needs pursuant to all applicable state and ☒ ☐ ☐ federal laws and regulations governing programs for EL students. (e) Educational Screening and Admission Chapter 6, Section 6.1 (A)(1) Education (1) Youth shall be interviewed after admittance and a Program record maintained that documents a youth's ☒ ☐ ☐ educational history, including but not limited to: (A) School progress/school history; Chapter 6, Section 6.1 (A)(1) Education ☒ ☐ ☐ Program (B) Home Language Survey and the results of the Chapter 6, Section 6.1 (A)(1) Education State Test used for English language proficiency; ☒ ☐ ☐ Program (C) Needs and services of special populations as Chapter 6, Section 6.1 (A)(1) Education defined by the State Education Code, including but Program ☒ ☐ ☐ not limited to, students with special needs. (D) Discipline problems. Chapter 6, Section 6.1 (A)(1) Education ☒ ☐ ☐ Program (2) Youth will be immediately enrolled in school. Chapter 6, Section 6.1 (A)(6) Education Educational staff shall conduct an assessment to Program determine the youth's general academic functioning ☒ ☐ ☐ levels to enable placement in core curriculum courses. (3) After admission to the facility, a preliminary Chapter 6, Section 6.1 (A)(7) Education education plan shall be developed for each youth Program ☒ ☐ ☐ within five school days. (4) Upon enrollment, education staff shall comply with Chapter 6, Section 6.1 (A)(8) Education the State Education Code and request the youth's Program 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 Chapter 6, Section 6.1 (A)(9) Education (1) The complete facility educational record of the Program youth shall be forwarded to the next educational ☒ ☐ ☐ placement in accordance with the State Education Code. (2) The County Superintendent of Schools shall Chapter 6, Section 6.1 (A)(10) Education provide appropriate credit (full or partial) for course Program work completed while in juvenile court school in ☒ ☐ ☐ accordance with the State Education Code. 7176 Kings PROB The BRANCH SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 40 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (g) Transition and Re-Entry Planning Chapter 6, Section 6.1 (A)(11) Education (1) The Superintendent of Schools and the Chief Program Probation Officer or designee, shall develop policies and procedures to meet the transition needs of youth, Transition meetings are held and transition including the development of an education transition ☒ ☐ ☐ plans are created for youth prior to release. 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 Chapter 6, Section 6.1 (A)(12) Education (1) The school and facility administrator should, Program whenever possible, collaborate with local post- secondary education providers to facilitate access to The school has developed a relationship with ☒ educational and vocational opportunities for youth that ☐ ☐ Lemoore Community College and Berklee considers the use of technology to implement these Online Music College. Students are either programs. dually enrolled or enrolled upon high school graduation. 1371 PROGRAMS, RECREATION, AND EXERCISE. Chapter 6, Section 6.2 Recreation and Exercise The facility administrator shall develop and implement written policies and procedures for programs, recreation, Reviewed January, March, April, and May and exercise for all youth. The intent is to minimize the 2025 daily programming tracking forms and amount of time youth are in their rooms or their bed area. monthly programming schedules. The documentation needs improvement as the ☒ ☐ ☐ information provided was missing time frames, names, topics of programming offered, or inconsistently completed. Adequate supervisory and clerical staff could ensure appropriate auditing of youth programming logs. Juvenile facilities shall provide the opportunity for Chapter 6, Section 6.2 Recreation and programs, recreation, and exercise a minimum of three Exercise hours a day during the week and five hours a day each Saturday, Sunday or other non-school days, of which ☒ ☐ ☐ one hour shall be an outdoor activity, weather permitting. A youth’s participation in programs, recreation, and Chapter 6, Section 6.2 Recreation and exercise may be suspended only upon a written finding Exercise by the administrator/manager or designee that a youth ☒ ☐ ☐ represents a threat to the safety and security of the facility. Such program, recreation, and exercise schedule shall Chapter 6, Section 6.2 Recreation and be posted in the living units. Exercise Facility program schedule was not posted in the living units. Facility staff were unable to locate the schedule as it was maintained by a staff who was off duty and no one had access ☐ ☒ ☐ to ensure the program, recreation, and exercise schedule was posted in the living units as required by regulation. Furthermore, facility administration provided youth routinely tear down postings. Appropriate supervision of youth with adequate staffing could mitigate youth removal of required postings. 7176 Kings PROB The BRANCH SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 41 of 51 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, Chapter 6, Section 6.2 (D) Evaluation recreation, and exercise by the responsible agency to ensure content offered is current, consistent, and A memorandum dated July 3, 2025, by Stacie relevant to the population. ☒ ☐ ☐ Sellai, Juvenile Services Manager, outlined the programming, recreation, and exercise available to the youth. (a) Programs. All youth shall be provided with the Chapter 6, Section 6.2 (B)(C) Programming opportunity for at least one hour of daily programming to include, but not be limited to, trauma focused, cognitive, The majority of programming provided to the evidence-based, best practice interventions that are youth is completed by Youth Supervision culturally relevant and linguistically appropriate, or pro- Officers assigned to the living units. Due to a social interventions and activities designed to reduce lack of staffing, the facility no longer has a recidivism. These programs should be based on the Juvenile Services Officer and a part-time youth’s individual needs as required by Sections 1355 Deputy Probation Officer dedicated to provide and 1356. Such programs may be provided under the programming. However, youth interviewed direction of the Chief Probation Officer or the County indicated programming is occurring on a daily Office of Education and can be administered by county basis. The youth did not have positive partners such as mental health agencies, community comments about the current programming based organizations, faith-based organizations or being offered. Additional programming is Probation staff. offered by Kings County Office of Education, Programs may include but are not limited to: EdCorps, Urbanist Collective, The Beat (1) Cognitive Behavior Interventions; Within, Tachi Tribe, and the Prison Education (2) Management of Stress and Trauma; Project. Some youth will receive individual ☒ ☐ ☐ (3) Anger Management; counseling by WellPath mental health. (4) Conflict Resolution; (5) Juvenile Justice System; Kings County Job Training Office provides (6) Trauma-related interventions; career readiness and vocational training to (7) Victim Awareness; SYTF Youth. (8) Self-Improvement; (9) Parenting Skills and support; WellPath Mental Health provides group (10) Tolerance and Diversity; services to selected youth. (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 Chapter 6, Section 6.2 Inside Recreation for at least one hour of daily access to unscheduled Program activities such as leisure reading, letter writing, and entertainment. Activities shall be supervised and include Recreational activities include video, board orientation and may include coaching of youth. and card games, television, movie night, ☒ ☐ ☐ telephone, library, letter writing, journaling, corn hole, and gardening. Interviews with youth indicate they have the opportunity to choose their recreational activity. (c) Exercise. All youth shall be provided with the Chapter 6, Section 6.2 Outside Exercise opportunity for at least one hour of large muscle activity Activities each day. Exercise options available to the youth are ☒ ☐ ☐ basketball, volleyball, pickle ball, wiffle ball, corn hole, gardening, and cross fit. Interviews with youth indicate they receive daily large muscle activity. 7176 Kings PROB The BRANCH SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 42 of 51 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 Chapter 6, Section 6.2 Recreation and to exceed 24 hours, access to recreation and programs. Exercise The administrator/manager shall document the reasons ☒ ☐ ☐ why suspension of recreation and programs occurs. 1372 RELIGIOUS PROGRAM Chapter 6, Section 6.3 Religious Programs The facility administrator shall provide access to religious Religious services are provided every Sunday services and/or religious counseling at least once each either by Glad Tidings or Church of the Valley. week. Attendance shall be voluntary. A youth shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ Youth who choose not to participate are allowed to participate in an activity outside of their room if provided alternative activities. he/she elects not to participate in religious programs. Religious programs shall provide for: (a) opportunity for religious services and practices; Chapter 6, Section 6.3 Religious Programs ☒ ☐ ☐ (b) availability of clergy; and, Chapter 6, Section 6.3 Religious Programs ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) availability of religious diets. Chapter 6, Section 6.3 Religious Programs ☒ ☐ ☐ 1373 WORK PROGRAM Chapter 6, Section 6.4 Work Program The facility administrator shall develop policies and Room, living unit, or other facility cleaning procedures regarding the fair and consistent assignment details may be assigned to youth and of youth to work programs. Work assigned to a youth shall ☒ ☐ ☐ overseen by Juvenile Services Officers. The be meaningful, constructive and related to vocational facility does not have a formal work program. training or increasing a youth's sense of responsibility. Work programs shall not be imposed as a disciplinary measure 1374 VISITING Chapter 6, Section 6.5 Visiting The facility administrator shall develop and implement BSCC staff reviewed July and August 2025 written policies and procedures for visiting, that include visiting, special visiting, and FaceTime visiting provisions for special visits. Youth shall be allowed to logs. An unannounced inspection was receive visits by parents, guardians or persons standing conducted in June 2025 and prior visiting in loco parentis, and children of youth. Other family documentation was reviewed and affirmed members, such as grandparents and siblings, and ☒ ☐ ☐ compliance. supportive adults, may be allowed to visit with the approval of the facility administrator or designee, and in In addition, interviews with facility staff and conjunction with the youth’s case plan or in the best youth affirm that visiting occurs as scheduled. interest of the youth. Youth interviewed indicate they have a mix of regular and special visiting. All visits shall occur at reasonable times, subject only to Chapter 6, Section 6.5 Visiting 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 Chapter 6, Section 6.5 Visiting per week. Visits may be supervised, but conversations shall not be monitored unless there is a security or safety Visiting is offered two hours a week for one need. hour each on Thursday and Sundays for the ☒ ☐ ☐ Birch Housing Unit and Tuesday and Saturday for the Maple Housing Unit. The Visiting Schedule is posted in the housing units. 7176 Kings PROB The BRANCH SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 43 of 51 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 Chapter 6, Section 6.5 Visiting minimum and/or outside of the regular visiting hours, shall be accommodated as necessary and within the discretion Parents and guardians are notified of visiting of the facility administrator or designee. Family therapy when a youth is initially admitted into the and professional visits shall be accommodated outside ☒ ☐ ☐ facility. If a youth’s housing unit is changed, the the provisions of this regulation. Facilities may provide parents and guardians will be notified of the visitation opportunities outside of normal visiting hours to new visiting days and times. accommodate special visits. The facility may provide access to technology as an Chapter 6, Section 6.5 Visiting alternative, but not as a replacement, to in-person visiting. Youth will receive Facetime visiting calls when ☒ ☐ ☐ their parents, guardians, or supportive adults are unable to attend in-person visits. 1375 CORRESPONDENCE Chapter 6, Section 6.6 Correspondence The facility administrator shall develop and implement Youth indicate there is no limit on the amount written policies and procedures for correspondence which ☒ ☐ ☐ of mail they can receive. provide that: (a) there is no limitation on the volume of mail that youth may send or receive; (b) youth may send two letters per week postage free; Chapter 6, Section 6.6 Correspondence Though policy indicates youth are provided ☒ ☐ ☐ with two stamps a week, interviews with youth indicate they can send an unlimited amount of mail. (c) youth may correspond confidentially with state and Chapter 6, Section 6.6 Correspondence 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 Chapter 6, Section 6.6 Correspondence in (c), may be read by staff only when there is reasonable cause to believe facility safety and security, public safety, ☒ ☐ ☐ or youth safety is jeopardized. 1376 TELEPHONE ACCESS Chapter 6, Section 6.7 Telephone Access The administrator of each juvenile facility shall develop ☒ ☐ ☐ Youth indicate they have access to use the and implement written policies and procedures to provide telephone every day. youth with access to telephone communications. 1377 ACCESS TO LEGAL SERVICES Chapter 6, Section 6.8 Access to Legal Services The facility administrator shall develop written procedures to ensure the right of youth to have access to the courts ☒ ☐ ☐ and legal services. Such access shall include: (a) access, upon request by the youth, to licensed attorneys and their authorized representatives; (b) provision for confidential consultation with attorneys; Policy 6.8 Access to Legal Services and, The facility has two confidential interview rooms in Intake building. During the ☒ ☐ ☐ inspection, attorneys were meeting with youth privately in available spaces near the living units. (c) unlimited postage free, legal correspondence and Policy 6.8 Access to Legal Services cost-free telephone access as appropriate. ☒ ☐ ☐ 7176 Kings PROB The BRANCH SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 44 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1390 DISCIPLINE Chapter 7, Section 7.1 Discipline The BRANCH Incentive Grid The facility administrator shall develop and implement Attachment 4121-A written policies and procedures for the discipline of youth The BRANCH Sanctions Grid that shall promote acceptable behavior; including the use Attachment 4121-B of positive behavior interventions and supports. Discipline Attachment 4121-C Behavior Notice shall be imposed at the least restrictive level which promotes the desired behavior and shall not include The facility has incentive program for corporal punishment, group punishment, physical or recognizing pro-social behavior. Youth receive psychological degradation. incentives for ongoing positive behavior, Deprivation of the following is not permitted: intermediate sustained behavior, and long- term behavior. Incentives include video games, their choice of personal hygiene items, ☒ ☐ ☐ movie night, and lunch with the Director. The facility also has a sanctions grid for minor, intermediate, and major rule violations. Sanctions can include verbal counseling, behavior notice, assigned seating, loss of privileges, and loss of points. BSCC staff recommend the facility evaluate the current Behavior Management System to ensure it provides a supportive environment to promote behavior change. This could include using conflict resolution and restorative practices. Chapter 7, Section 7.1 (G)(1) Disciplinary (a) bed and bedding; ☒ ☐ ☐ Sanctions-Philosophy (b) daily shower, access to drinking fountain, toilet and Chapter 7, Section 7.1 (G)(2) Disciplinary personal hygiene items, and clean clothing; ☒ ☐ ☐ Sanctions-Philosophy Chapter 7, Section 7.1 (G)(3) Disciplinary (c) full nutrition; ☒ ☐ ☐ Sanctions-Philosophy Chapter 7, Section 7.1 (G)(4) Disciplinary (d) contact with parent or attorney; ☒ ☐ ☐ Sanctions-Philosophy Chapter 7, Section 7.1 (G)(5) Disciplinary (e) exercise; ☒ ☐ ☐ Sanctions-Philosophy Chapter 7, Section 7.1 (G)(6) Disciplinary (f) medical services and counseling; ☒ ☐ ☐ Sanctions-Philosophy Chapter 7, Section 7.1 (G)(7) Disciplinary (g) religious services; ☒ ☐ ☐ Sanctions-Philosophy Chapter 7, Section 7.1 (G)(8) Disciplinary (h) clean and sanitary living conditions; ☒ ☐ ☐ Sanctions-Philosophy Chapter 7, Section 7.1 (G)(9) Disciplinary (i) the right to send and receive mail; ☒ ☐ ☐ Sanctions-Philosophy Chapter 7, Section 7.1 (G)(10) Disciplinary (j) education; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ Sanctions-Philosophy Chapter 7, Section 7.1 (G)(11) Disciplinary (k) rehabilitative programming. ☒ ☐ ☐ Sanctions-Philosophy 7176 Kings PROB The BRANCH SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 45 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 The facility administrator shall establish rules of conduct Chapter 7, Section 7.1 Discipline and disciplinary penalties to guide the conduct of youth. Chapter 7, Section 7.2 Minor or Intermediate Such rules and penalties shall include both major Rules, Violations, Consequences and violations and minor violations, be stated simply and Procedures affirmatively, and be made available to all youth. Provision ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 7, Section 7.2 Major Rules Violations, shall be made to provide accessible information to youth Consequences and Procedures with disabilities, limited English proficiency, or limited literacy. 1391 DISCIPLINE PROCESS Chapter 7, Section 7.2 Discipline Process The facility administrator shall develop and implement Reviewed disciplinary due process forms for written policies and procedures for the administration of major rule violations which affirmed the youth discipline which shall include, but not be limited to: ☒ ☐ ☐ are receiving notice and the opportunity to (a) designation of personnel authorized to impose have a hearing and appeal the sanction discipline for violation of rules; imposed. (b) prohibiting discipline to be delegated to any youth; Chapter 7, Section 7.2 (D)(3) Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ Process (c) definition of major and minor rule violations and their Chapter 7, Section 7.2 Minor or Intermediate consequences, and due process requirements; Rules, Violations, Consequences and ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedures (d) trauma-informed approaches and positive behavior Chapter 7, Section 7.2 (F)(4) Behavior interventions; ☒ ☐ ☐ Management (e) minor rule violations may be handled informally by Chapter 7, Section 7.2 Minor or Intermediate counseling, advising the youth of expected conduct Rules, Violations, Consequences and imposing a minor consequence. Discipline shall be Procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ accompanied by written documentation and a policy of review and appeal to a supervisor; and, (f) major rule violations and the discipline process shall Chapter 7, Section 7.2 (B)(1) Disciplinary Due be documented and require the following: Process (1) written notice of violation prior to a hearing; Chapter 7, Section 7.2 Major Rules Violations, ☒ ☐ ☐ Consequences and Procedures Attachment 4121-D Disciplinary Due Process Form (2) accommodations provided to youth with Chapter 7, Section 7.2 (B) Discipline Process disabilities, limited literacy, and English language ☒ ☐ ☐ learners; (3) hearing by a person who is not a party to the Chapter 7, Section 7.2 (A) Disciplinary Due incident; ☒ ☐ ☐ Process (4) opportunity for the youth to be heard, present Chapter 7, Section 7.2 (A) Disciplinary Due evidence and testimony; ☒ ☐ ☐ Process (5) provision for youth to be assisted by staff in the Chapter 7, Section 7.2 (A) Disciplinary Due hearing process; ☒ ☐ ☐ Process Chapter 7, Section 7.2 (A) Disciplinary Due (6) provision for administrative review. ☒ ☐ ☐ Process (g) violations that result in a removal from camp or Chapter 7, Section 7.2 (C)(1)Major Rules commitment program, but not a return to court, will follow Violations, Consequences and Procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ the due process provisions in subsection (e) above. 7176 Kings PROB The BRANCH SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 46 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1410 MANAGEMENT OF COMMUNICABLE Chapter 8, Section 8.12 Management of DISEASES. Communicable Disease The health administrator/responsible physician, in cooperation with the facility administrator and the local 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: Chapter 8, Section 8.12 (A)(1) Management (a) Intake health screening procedures; ☒ ☐ ☐ of Communicable Disease Chapter 8, Section 8.12 (A)(2) Management (b) Identification of relevant symptoms; ☒ ☐ ☐ of Communicable Disease Chapter 8, Section 8.12 (A)(3) Management (c) Referral for medical evaluation; ☒ ☐ ☐ of Communicable Disease Chapter 8, Section 8.12 (A)(4) Management (d) Treatment responsibilities during detention; ☒ ☐ ☐ of Communicable Disease (e) Coordination with public and private community- Chapter 8, Section 8.12 (A)(5) Management based resources for follow-up treatment; ☒ ☐ ☐ of Communicable Disease Chapter 8, Section 8.12 (A)(6) Management (f) Applicable reporting requirements; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ of Communicable Disease Chapter 8, Section 8.12 (A)(7) Management (g) Strategies for handling disease outbreaks. ☒ ☐ ☐ of Communicable Disease The policies and procedures shall be updated as Chapter 8, Section 8.12 Management of necessary to reflect communicable disease priorities Communicable Disease identified by the local health officer and currently ☒ ☐ ☐ recommended public health interventions. 1433 REQUESTS FOR HEALTH CARE SERVICES Chapter 8, Section 8.23 Requests for Health Care Services The health administrator, in cooperation with the facility administrator, shall develop policy and procedures to ☒ ☐ ☐ establish a daily routine for youth to convey requests for emergency and non-emergency medical, dental and behavioral/mental health care services. 1480 STANDARD FACILTY CLOTHING ISSUE Chapter 10, Section 10.1 Standard Facility Clothing Issue The youth’s personal clothing, undergarments and footwear may be substituted for the institutional clothing ☒ ☐ ☐ 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 Chapter 10, Section 10.1 (A)(1) Standard laundered, in good repair, and free of holes and tears. ☒ ☐ ☐ Facility Clothing Issue (b) The standard issue of climatically suitable clothing Chapter 10, Section 10.1 (A)(2) Standard for youth shall consist of but not be limited to: Facility Clothing Issue ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) Socks and serviceable footwear; Chapter 10, Section 10.1 (A)(2) Standard (2) Outer garments; ☒ ☐ ☐ Facility Clothing Issue (3) New non-disposable underwear which shall Chapter 10, Section 10.1 (A)(2) Standard remain with the youth throughout their stay, and; ☒ ☐ ☐ Facility Clothing Issue (4) Undergarments, that are freshly laundered and Chapter 10, Section 10.1 (A)(2) Standard free of stains, including tee shirts and bras. ☒ ☐ ☐ Facility Clothing Issue 7176 Kings PROB The BRANCH SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 47 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (c) Clothing is laundered at the temperature required by Chapter 10, Section 10.1 (A)(2) Standard local ordinances for the commercial laundries and dried Facility Clothing Issue completely in a mechanical dryer or other laundry ☒ ☐ ☐ method approved by the local health officer. (d) Suitable clothing is issued to pregnant youth. Chapter 10, Section 10.1 (A)(2) Standard ☒ ☐ ☐ Facility Clothing Issue 1482 CLOTHING EXCHANGE Chapter 10, Section 10.1 (A)(3) Standard Facility Clothing Issue The facility administrator shall develop and implement Chapter 10, Section 10.3 Clothing Exchange written policies and site-specific procedures for the cleaning and scheduled exchange of clothing. Unless Interviews with youth confirm they are work, climatic conditions, or illness necessitates more ☒ ☐ ☐ receiving clean clothing daily. The youth frequent exchange, outer garments, except for footwear, indicated they can receive clean clothing prior shall be exchanged at least once each week. Tee shirts, to the exchange if needed. bras, and underwear shall be exchanged daily; youth shall receive their own underwear back at exchange. 1484 CONTROL OF VERMIN IN YOUTH’S Chapter 10, Section 10.5 Control of Vermin in PERSONAL CLOTHING Youth’s Personal Clothing There shall be written policies and site-specific procedures developed and implemented by the facility administrator to control the contamination and/or spread ☒ ☐ ☐ of vermin and ecto-parasites in all youth’s personal 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 Chapter 10, Section 10.6 Issue of Personal Care Items There shall be written policies and site-specific Chapter 10, Section 10.6 (E) Issue of Personal procedures developed and implemented by the facility Care Items administrator for the availability of personal hygiene items. Each female youth shall be provided with sanitary ☒ ☐ ☐ Interviews with youth confirm they are napkins, panty liners and tampons as requested. receiving all required personal care items. Each youth to be held over 24 hours shall be provided Youth can also use commissary points to with the following personal care items; purchase incentive personal hygiene items. Chapter 10, Section 10.6 (A) Issue of Personal (a) Toothbrush; ☒ ☐ ☐ Care Items Chapter 10, Section 10.6 (A)(1) Issue of (b) Toothpaste; ☒ ☐ ☐ Personal Care Items Chapter 10, Section 10.6 (D) Issue of Personal (c) Soap; ☒ ☐ ☐ Care Items Chapter 10, Section 10.6 (B) Issue of Personal (d) Comb; ☒ ☐ ☐ Care Items (e) Shaving implements; Chapter 10, Section 10.8 Shaving ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 10, Section 10.6 (C) Issue of Personal (f) Deodorant; ☒ ☐ ☐ Care Items Chapter 10, Section 10.6 (F) Issue of Personal (g) Lotion; ☒ ☐ ☐ Care Items Chapter 10, Section 10.6 (D) Issue of Personal (h) Shampoo; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ Care Items Chapter 10, Section 10.6 (D),(F) Issue of (i) Post-shower conditioning hair products. ☒ ☐ ☐ Personal Care Items 7176 Kings PROB The BRANCH SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 48 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 Youth shall not be required to share any personal care Chapter 10, Section 10.6 Issue of Personal items listed in items (a) through (d). Liquid soap provided Care Items through a common dispenser is permitted. Youth shall Chapter 10, Section 10.8 Shaving not share disposable razors. Double edged safety Chapter 10, Section 10.9 Hair Care Services 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 Chapter 10, Section 10.7 Personal Hygiene There shall be written policies and site specific BSCC staff interviewed youth who indicate procedures developed and implemented by the facility they have the opportunity to shower daily. administrator for showering/bathing and brushing of ☒ ☐ ☐ 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. 1487 SHAVING Chapter 10, Section 10.8 Shaving Youth shall have access to a razor daily, unless their BSCC staff interviewed youth who indicated appearance must be maintained for reasons of they have the opportunity to shave daily. identification in Court. All youth shall have equal However, two youth indicated recently that opportunity to shave face and body hair. The facility they were not allowed to shave on Saturdays, administrator may suspend this requirement in relation ☒ ☐ ☐ one said because of major unit clean up. to youth who are considered to be a danger to BSCC staff recommended the facility themselves or others. administration ensure youth are provided the opportunity to shave daily regardless of institutional operations. 1488 HAIR CARE SERVICES Chapter 10, Section 10.9 Hair Care Services Hair care services shall be available in all juvenile Reviewed invoices for the contracted service facilities. Youth shall receive hair care services monthly. provider for hair care services provided in Equipment shall be cleaned and disinfected after each January, April, May, June, and July 2025. Due haircut or procedure, by a method approved by the State to a contract issue pertaining to liability Board of Barbering and Cosmetology. insurance, the service provider was not allowed by the county to provide services for ☒ ☐ ☐ youth in the facility until the issue was resolved. The facility had no other service provider available to provide services and facility staff are not authorized to provide hair care services. BSCC staff interviewed youth who noted they can receive haircare services monthly. 1500 STANDARD BEDDING AND LINEN ISSUE Chapter 11, Section 11.1 Standard Bedding and Linen Exchange Clean laundered, suitable bedding and linens, in good repair, shall be provided for each youth entering a living ☒ ☐ ☐ area who is expected to remain overnight, shall include, but not be limited to: (a) One mattress or mattress-pillow combination which Chapter 11, Section 11.1(A)(1), (5) Standard meets the requirements of Section 1502 of these Bedding and Linen Exchange regulations; ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 10, Section 10.4 (C) Clothing Bedding, and Linen Supply (b) One pillow and a pillow case unless provided for in Chapter 11, Section 11.1 Standard Bedding (a) above; and Linen Exchange ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 10, Section 10.4 Clothing Bedding, and Linen Supply 7176 Kings PROB The BRANCH SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 49 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 Chapter 11, Section 11.1 Standard Bedding and Linen Exchange (c) One mattress cover and a sheet or two sheets; ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 10, Section 10.4 (A)(1) Clothing Bedding, and Linen Supply Chapter 11, Section 11.1 Standard Bedding and Linen Exchange Chapter 10, Section 10.1 (A)(5) Standard (d) One towel; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ Facility Clothing Issue Chapter 10, Section 10.4 Clothing Bedding, and Linen Supply Chapter 11, Section 11.1 Standard Bedding and Linen Exchange (e) One blanket or more, up on request ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 10, Section 10.4 (A)(2) Clothing Bedding, and Linen Supply 1501 BEDDING LINEN EXCHANGE Chapter 11, Section 11.1 (A)(3),(4) Standard Bedding and Linen Exchange The facility administrator shall develop and implement site specific written policies and procedures for the Interviews with youth confirm they are scheduled exchange of laundered bedding and linen ☒ ☐ ☐ exchanging sheets each week, and blankets issued to each youth housed. Washable items such as monthly. They can receive clean linen if sheets, mattress covers, pillow cases and towels shall needed prior to exchange day. be exchanged for clean replacement at least once each week. The covering blanket shall be cleaned or laundered once Chapter 11, Section 11.1 (A)(2) Standard a month. ☒ ☐ ☐ Bedding and Linen Exchange 1510 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY AND Chapter 12, Section 12.1 Facility Sanitation, MAINTENANCE Safety and Maintenance The facility administrator shall develop and implement Though many parts of the facility were not written policies and site-specific procedures for the remodeled as part of the SB 81 project, the maintenance of an acceptable level of cleanliness, areas which were remodeled are already repair and safety throughout the facility. The plan shall showing signs of wear and damage. The youth provide for a regular schedule of housekeeping tasks, have peeled the decorative paint in the living equipment, including restraint devices, and physical ☒ ☐ ☐ units and common spaces, leaving large plant maintenance and inspections to identify and sections of damage. In addition, the overall correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices cleanliness of bathrooms, living units, in a timely manner. The use of chemicals shall be done common spaces, and offices are in need of in accordance to the product label and Safety Data attention. Facility staff along with youth are Sheet which may include the use of Personal Protection tasked with cleaning. However, due to short Equipment (PPE). staffing and lack of additional support services staff, many areas of the facility are unclean. 7176 Kings PROB The BRANCH SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 50 of 51 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 The facility is not a Camp. Eligibility Form are being provided at the facility. (Refer ☐ ☐ ☒ to the JPCF Camp Eligibility Form) 7176 Kings PROB The BRANCH SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 51 of 51 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; 2009; 2014; 2018 BSCC Code: 7172, 7174, & 7176 FACILITY NAME: Kings County The BRANCH (Behavioral Rehabilitation Academy New FACILITY TYPE: JH, Camp, and Chance Hub) Juvenile Detention, Camp, and Secure Youth Treatment Facility SYTF 4/98: X 2001: 2003: 2009: 2014: 2018: APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That X Apply): FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Shay Molennor DATE: August 7, 2025 TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 1230.1.1 Reception/intake admission. In each juvenile hall, space used for the reception of ☒ ☐ ☐ youth pending admission to juvenile hall shall have the following space and equipment: 1. Weapons lockers as specified in Section 1230.2.9; Located outside the secure perimeter of the ☒ ☐ ☐ Intake building. 2. A secure room for the confinement of youth pending Four holding rooms in the Intake building. admission to juvenile hall as specified in Section 1230.1.2; In each juvenile hall, camp and ranch, space used ☒ ☐ ☐ for the reception of youth pending admission to these facilities shall have the following space and equipment: 3. Access to a shower; The shower is located in the Booking/Intake ☒ ☐ ☐ building. 4. A secure vault or storage space for youth, valuables; ☒ ☐ ☐ 5. Telephone accessible to youth; and ☒ ☐ ☐ 6. Access to hot and cold running water for staff use. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1230.1.2 Locked holding room. ☒ ☐ ☐ A locked holding room shall: 1. Contain a minimum of 15 square feet of floor area ☒ per youth; ☐ ☐ 2. Provide no less than 45 square feet of floor space ☒ and have a clear ceiling height of 8 feet or more; ☐ ☐ 3. Contain seating to accommodate all youth as ☒ specified in Section 1230.2.8; ☐ ☐ 4. Be equipped with a toilet, wash basin, mirror and Each locked holding room has a toilet, drinking fountain unless as specified in Section washbasin, and drinking fountain. An 1230.2, unless a procedure is in effect to give the ☒ additional youth bathroom and shower are ☐ ☐ youth access to a toilet, wash basin and drinking located within the intake building. fountain; 5. Maximize visual supervision of youth by staff; and ☒ ☐ ☐ 6. Have an outward swinging or lateral sliding door. ☒ ☐ ☐ 7172+ Kings PROB JH CAMP SYTF CI PHY 25-26 - 1 - J456 PHY 98 01 03 09 14 18 dot TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 1230.1.3 Natural light. Outer-facing exterior windows where youth’s privacy is not at risk shall be provided in locked sleeping rooms, single occupancy sleeping rooms, double occupancy ☒ sleeping rooms, dormitories and dayrooms. Natural ☐ ☐ light may be provided by, but is not limited to, skylights or windows in dayrooms, windows in adjacent exterior exercise areas, and in sleeping rooms and/or dormitories. 1230.1.4 Corridors ☐ ☒ Corridors in living areas shall be at least eight feet ☐ wide. 1230.1.5 Living unit. 56-bed facility. Maximum Security Unit-24 rated capacity. A living unit shall be a self-contained unit containing Cottonwood: four double rooms and eight locked sleeping rooms, single and double occupancy dorm beds. ☒ sleeping rooms, or dormitories, dayroom space, toilet, ☐ ☐ Redwood: 16 dorm beds. wash basins, drinking fountains and showers commensurate to the number of youth housed. The facility has two additional dorm units, which are not a part of the rated capacity. A living unit shall not be divided in a way that hinders direct access, supervision, immediate intervention or ☒ other action if needed. In juvenile halls, the number of ☐ ☐ youth housed in a living unit shall not exceed 30. 1230.1.6 Locked sleeping rooms. Locked sleeping rooms shall be equipped with an ☒ ☐ ☐ individual or combination toilet, wash basin, mirror and drinking fountain. Doors to locked sleeping rooms shall swing outward or ☒ slide laterally. ☐ ☐ 1230.1.7 Single occupancy sleeping rooms. Maximum Unit has one single room, which is ADA-compliant. Single occupancy sleeping rooms shall provide the ☒ ☐ ☐ following: 1. A minimum of 70 square feet of floor area; 2. A minimum ceiling height of eight feet; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ 3. The door into this room shall swing outward or All doors in the Maximum Unit slide laterally. slide laterally and be provided with a view panel, a ☒ minimum of 144 square inches, constructed of security ☐ ☐ glazing. 4. Contain a bed as specified in 1230.2.5. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1230.1.8 Double occupancy sleeping rooms. Cottonwood has four double rooms. Maximum Unit has 12 double rooms. Double occupancy sleeping rooms shall provide the ☒ ☐ ☐ following: 1. A minimum of 100 square feet of floor area; 2. A minimum clear ceiling height of 8 feet and a ☒ minimum width of 7 feet; and, ☐ ☐ 3. The door into this room shall swing outward or slide laterally and be provided with a view panel, a ☒ minimum of 144 square inches, constructed of security ☐ ☐ glazing. 7172+ Kings PROB JH CAMP SYTF CI PHY 25-26 - 2 - J456 PHY 98 01 03 09 14 18 dot TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 4. Contain a bed as specified in 1230.2.5. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1230.1.9 Dormitories Cottonwood has eight dorm beds. Redwood has 16 dorm beds. Dormitories shall provide the following: 1. A minimum of 50 square feet of floor area per ☒ ☐ ☐ youth with the minimum size of a dormitory being 200 square feet of floor area and a minimum 8- foot clear ceiling height; 2. Designed for no fewer than four youth; ☒ ☐ ☐ 3. Dormitories in juvenile halls shall be designed for ☒ no more than 30 youth; ☐ ☐ 4. Camps shall conform to Items 1 and 2. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1230.1.10 Dayrooms Dayrooms shall contain 35 square feet of floor area per ☒ youth, contain tables and seating to accommodate the ☐ ☐ maximum numbers of youth allowed access at a given time. Access must be provided to toilets, wash basins, drinking fountains and showers as specified in Section ☒ ☐ ☐ 1230.2. 1230.1.11 Physical activity and recreation areas. Each living unit has an adjacent outdoor recreation area. Indoor/outdoor physical activity and recreation areas shall be designed as follows: 1. Minimum indoor outdoor recreation space for ☒ facility capacity: 40 or less is 9,000 square feet; ☐ ☐ 41-274 is 225 square feet per youth up to 61,650 square feet; 275 or more is 61,650 square feet, plus 145 square feet for each youth beyond 274 [up to a maximum of 87,120 square feet] 1.1 At least one quarter of the dedicated All adjacent living unit recreation areas are indoor/outdoor space shall be a paved or like ☒ paved. ☐ ☐ surface. 1.2 The required recreation area shall contain no ☒ single dimension less than 40 feet. ☐ ☐ 2. A portion of the dedicated space for physical activity and recreation shall be out-of-doors and be sufficient size and equipped in such a manner to allow ☒ compliance with Title 15, Section 1371, which requires ☐ ☐ at least one hour per day of outdoor activity for each detained youth. 3. Lighting of outdoor recreation areas shall be provided to allow for evening activities and to provide ☒ ☐ ☐ security. 4. Access must be provided to a toilet, wash basin ☒ and drinking fountain as specified in Section 1230.2. ☐ ☐ 1230.1.12 Academic classrooms. The school has the potential to have four separate classrooms. Classrooms #1 and #2 ☒ There shall be a dedicated classroom space for every ☐ ☐ can be separated by a partition. juvenile in every facility. The primary purpose for the academic classroom shall ☒ be for education. ☐ ☐ 7172+ Kings PROB JH CAMP SYTF CI PHY 25-26 - 3 - J456 PHY 98 01 03 09 14 18 dot TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Each academic classroom shall contain a minimum of 160 square feet of floor space for the teacher’s desk ☒ and work area and a minimum of 28 square feet of ☐ ☐ floor space per minor. A communication system shall be provided in each classroom to allow for immediate response to ☒ ☐ ☐ emergencies. The classroom shall be designed for a maximum of 20 Classrooms 1 & 2 without partition = 20 minors. students. Classroom 1 with partition = 7 students. ☒ ☐ ☐ Classroom 2 with partition = 7 students. Classroom 3 = 20 students. Classroom 4 = 20 students. There shall be space available in every juvenile facility that may be used for specialized, one-on-one or small ☒ ☐ ☐ group educational purposes. 1230.1.13 Safety room. A safety room shall: ☐ ☒ ☐ 1. Contain a minimum of 48 square feet of floor area and a minimum clear ceiling height of 8 feet; 2. Be limited to one youth; ☐ ☒ ☐ 3. Be padded as specified in Section 1230.2.7; ☐ ☒ ☐ 4. Provide one or more vertical view panels constructed of security glazing. These view panels shall be no more than 4 inches wide nor less than 24 ☐ ☒ ☐ inches long, which shall provide a view of the entire room; 5. Provide an audio monitoring system as specified ☐ ☒ in Section 1230.1.22; ☐ 6. Contain a flushing ring toilet, capable of accepting solid waste, mounted flush with the floor, the controls ☐ ☒ ☐ for which must be located outside of the room; 7. Be equipped with a variable intensity, security- type lighting fixture with controls located outside the ☐ ☒ ☐ room; 8. Any wall or ceiling-mounted devices must be designed to prohibit access to the youth occupant; ☐ ☒ ☐ and, 9. Provide a food pass with lockable shutter, no more than 4 inches high, and located between 26 inches ☐ ☒ and 32 inches as measured from the bottom of the ☐ food pass to the floor. 1230.1.14 Medical examination room. ☒ There must be a minimum of one suitably equipped ☐ ☐ medical examination room in every juvenile facility. Medical examination rooms shall provide the following: 1. Space for carrying out routine medical ☒ ☐ ☐ examinations and emergency care and used for no other purpose; 2. Privacy for youth; ☒ ☐ ☐ 3. Lockable storage space for medical supplies; ☒ ☐ ☐ 7172+ Kings PROB JH CAMP SYTF CI PHY 25-26 - 4 - J456 PHY 98 01 03 09 14 18 dot TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 4. Not less than 144 square feet of floor space with ☒ no single dimension less than 7 feet; ☐ ☐ 5. Hot and cold running water; ☒ ☐ ☐ 6. Smooth, nonporous, washable surface; ☒ ☐ ☐ 7. A medical exam table; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ 8. Adequate lighting. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1230.1.15 Pharmaceutical storage. Provide lockable storage space for medical supplies ☒ ☐ ☐ and pharmaceutical preparations as specified by Title 15, Section 1438. 1230.1.16 Dining areas. The dining room measures 1822 square feet. Dining areas in juvenile facilities shall contain a ☒ ☐ ☐ minimum of 15 square feet of floor space and sufficient tables and seating for each person being fed. Persons being fed include youth, staff and visitors. ☒ ☐ ☐ Dining areas shall not contain toilets or showers in the ☒ same room without appropriate visual barrier. ☐ ☐ 1230.1.17 Visiting space. Space shall be provided in all juvenile facilities for in- ☒ ☐ ☐ person visiting which shall be unobstructed by barriers such as, but not limited to, security glazing for mesh. 1230.1.18 Institutional storage. Institution storage is provided at several locations throughout the facility in excess of 80 One or more storage rooms shall be provided to ☒ cubic feet per youth. ☐ ☐ accommodate a minimum of 80 cubic feet of storage space per minor. Items to be stored shall be institutional clothing, ☒ bedding, supplies and activity equipment. ☐ ☐ 1230.1.19 Personal storage. Lockers are provided for the youth in the dormitories for the youth’s personal storage. Each youth in a juvenile facility shall be provided with ☒ ☐ ☐ a minimum of 9 cubic feet of secure storage space for personal clothing and belongings. 1230.1.20 Safety equipment storage. In all juvenile facilities, a secure area shall be provided ☒ for the storage of safety equipment, such as fire ☐ ☐ extinguishers, self-contained breathing apparatus, wire and bar cutters, emergency lights, etc. 1230.1.21 Janitorial closet. In all juvenile facilities, at least one securely lockable ☒ janitorial closet, containing a mop sink and sufficient ☐ ☐ area for the storage of cleaning implements, must be provided within a security area of the facility. 7172+ Kings PROB JH CAMP SYTF CI PHY 25-26 - 5 - J456 PHY 98 01 03 09 14 18 dot TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 1230.1.22 Audio monitoring system. All locked sleeping rooms in the Maximum Unit and Cottonwood are equipped with an audio In safety rooms, locked holding rooms, locked monitoring system. sleeping rooms, single and double occupancy rooms ☒ ☐ ☐ and dormitories, there must be an audio monitoring system capable of actuation by the minor that alerts personnel. 1230.1.23 Emergency power. There shall be a source of emergency power in all juvenile facilities capable of providing minimal lighting ☒ in all living units, activities areas, corridors, stairs and ☐ ☐ central control points, and to maintain fire and life safety, security, communications and alarm systems (Title 24, Part 2, Chapter 27). Such an emergency power source shall conform to the requirements specified in Title, 24, Part 3, Article 700, ☒ California Electrical Code, California Code of ☐ ☐ Regulations. 1230.1.24 Confidential interview room. Two 61-square-foot confidential interview rooms are located in the intake building. ☒ Confidential interview rooms shall contain a minimum ☐ ☐ of 60 square feet of floor area. In juvenile halls there shall be a minimum of one ☒ suitably furnished interview room for each 30 youth. ☐ ☐ In camps there shall be a minimum of one suitably ☒ furnished interview room for each facility. ☐ ☐ This interview room shall provide for confidential ☒ consultations with youth. ☐ ☐ 1230.1.25 Special-purpose juvenile halls. Special-purpose juvenile halls shall conform to all ☐ ☒ ☐ minimum standards for juvenile facilities contained in this section with the following exceptions: 1. Physical activity and recreation areas as specified ☐ ☒ in Section 1230.1.11; ☐ 2. Academic classrooms as specified in Section ☐ ☒ 1230.1.12; ☐ 3. Medical examination room as specified in Section ☐ ☒ 1230.1.14; and, ☐ 4. Dining areas as specified in Section 1230.1.16. ☐ ☒ ☐ 1230.1.26 Court holding room for youth. A court holding room shall: ☐ ☒ ☐ 1. Contain a minimum of 10 square feet of floor area per youth; 2. Be limited to no more than 16 youth; ☐ ☒ ☐ 3. Provide no less than 40 square feet of floor area ☐ ☒ and have a ceiling height of 8 feet or more; ☐ 4. Contain seating to accommodate all youth as ☐ ☒ specified in Section 1230.2.8; ☐ 5. Contain a toilet, wash basin and drinking fountain ☐ ☒ as specified in Section 1230.2; ☐ 6. Maximize visual supervision of youth by staff; and, ☐ ☒ ☐ 7172+ Kings PROB JH CAMP SYTF CI PHY 25-26 - 6 - J456 PHY 98 01 03 09 14 18 dot TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 7. A mirror of material appropriate to the level of security shall be provided as specified in Section ☐ ☒ ☐ 1230.2.11. 1230.1.27 Programs and activity areas. Redwood has a program room. The facility has a large, dedicated program space. All juvenile facilities shall include adequate space for ☒ ☐ ☐ specific programs in addition to recreation and exercise areas. 1230.2.1 Toilets/urinals. All toilet areas shall provide privacy for the youth and ☒ ☐ ☐ help reduce the risk of voyeurism without mitigating staff’s ability to supervise. Toilets must be available in a ratio to youth as follows: ☒ 1. Juvenile halls 1:6; ☐ ☐ 2. Camps 1:10; and ☒ ☐ ☐ 3. Locked holding rooms 1:8: ☒ ☐ ☐ One toilet and one urinal may be substituted for every ☒ 15 males. ☐ ☐ 1230.2.2 Wash basins. In living units, wash basins must be available in a ratio ☒ ☐ ☐ to youth as follows: 1. Juvenile halls 1:6; 2. Camps 1:10; and ☒ ☐ ☐ 3. Locked holding rooms 1:8: ☒ ☐ ☐ Wash basis must be provided with hot and cold or ☒ tempered water. ☐ ☐ 1230.2.3 Drinking fountains. In living areas and indoor and outdoor recreation ☒ ☐ ☐ areas, drinking fountains must be accessible to youth and to staff. 1. The drinking fountain bubbler shall be on an angle which prevents waste water from flowing over the ☒ ☐ ☐ drinking bubbler; and, 2. The water flow shall be actuated by a mechanical ☒ means. ☐ ☐ 1230.2.4 Showers. Shower areas shall provide privacy for the youth and ☒ ☐ ☐ help reduce the risk of voyeurism without mitigating staff’s ability to supervise. Showers shall be available to all youth on a ratio of at The maximum unit has four showers, which least one shower or bathtub to every six youth. ☒ limits occupancy to 24 youth. ☐ ☐ Showers shall be provided with tempered water. 1230.2.5 Beds. ☒ Beds shall be at least 30 inches wide and 76 inches ☐ ☐ long and be of the solid bottom type. Beds shall be at least 12 inches off the floor and ☒ spaced no less than 36 inches apart ☐ ☐ Bunk beds must have no less than 33 inches vertically ☒ between the solid bottoms. ☐ ☐ 7172+ Kings PROB JH CAMP SYTF CI PHY 25-26 - 7 - J456 PHY 98 01 03 09 14 18 dot TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS In secure facilities, the bunks shall be securely ☒ anchored and flushed against the floor and/or wall. ☐ ☐ 1230.2.6 Lighting. Lighting in locked sleeping rooms, single occupancy ☒ rooms, double occupancy rooms, dormitories, day ☐ ☐ rooms and activity areas shall provide not less than 20 foot candles of illumination at desk level. Night lighting is required in these areas to provide for good visibility for supervision and be conducive to ☒ ☐ ☐ sleep. 1230.2.7 Padding. Padding in safety rooms, padding shall cover the ☐ ☒ ☐ entire floor, door, walls and everything on walls to a clear height of eight feet. Benches or platforms are not to be placed on the floor ☐ ☒ of this room. ☐ All padded rooms must be equipped with a tamper resistant fire sprinkler as approved by the State Fire ☐ ☒ ☐ Marshal. All padding must be: ☐ ☒ 1. Approved for use by the State Fire Marshal; ☐ 2. Nonporous to facilitate cleaning; ☐ ☒ ☐ 3. At least 112 inch thick; ☐ ☒ ☐ 4. Of a unitary or laminated construction to prevent its destruction by teeth, hand tearing or small metal ☐ ☒ ☐ objects; 5. Firmly bonded to all padded surfaces to prevent ☐ ☒ tearing or ripping; and, ☐ 6. Without any exposed seams susceptible to tearing ☐ ☒ or ripping. ☐ 1230.2.8 Seating. ☒ ☐ ☐ Seating shall be designed for the level of security. When bench seating is used, 18 inches of bench is ☒ seating for one person. ☐ ☐ 1230.2.9 Weapons lockers. Located outside the secure perimeter. Weapons lockers are required in all secure juvenile ☒ ☐ ☐ facilities and shall be located outside the secure area of the facility. Weapons lockers shall be equipped with individual ☒ compartments, each with an individual locking device. ☐ ☐ 1230.2.10 Security glazing. Security glazing shall comply with the minimum requirements of one of the following test standards: American Society for Testing and Materials, ASTM F ☒ ☐ ☐ 1233-98, Class III glass, or; California Department of Corrections, CDC 860-94d, Class C glass or; H.P. White Laboratory, Inc., HPW-TP-0500.02, Forced Entry Level III. 7172+ Kings PROB JH CAMP SYTF CI PHY 25-26 - 8 - J456 PHY 98 01 03 09 14 18 dot TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 1230.2.11 Mirrors. The individual rooms do have mirrors but were not required by regulation when this facility A mirror of a material appropriate to the level of ☐ ☒ was approved for remodeling. ☐ security must be provided near each wash basin specified in these regulations. ***The facility has two dormitories, which were not a part of the SB 81, Round 2 remodel. These will remain vacant and used only for storage. 7172+ Kings PROB JH CAMP SYTF CI PHY 25-26 - 9 - J456 PHY 98 01 03 09 14 18 dot JUVENILE HALLS, SPECIAL PURPOSE JUVENILE HALLS, AND CAMPS LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION Board of State and Community Corrections BSCC Code: 7172, 7174, & 7176 FACILITY: Kings County The BRANCH (Behavioral Rehabilitation TYPE: RC: JH 33 Academy New Chance Hub) Juvenile Detention, Camp, and Secure Youth JH, Camp, and Camp 11 Treatment Facility SYTF SYTF 12 FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Shay E. Molennor DATE: August 12, 2025 ROOMS EACH ROOM Unit Room Applicable # EACH ROOM Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES* Designation Type Standards Rooms # RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S Beds Intake Holding 1 2014 1 (1) (1) 56.87 Sq. Ft. 1 1 1 Holding 2 2014 1 (1) (1) 56.87 Sq. Ft. 1 1 1 Holding 3 2014 1 (1) (1) 63.34 Sq. Ft. 1 1 1 Holding 4 2014 1 (1) (1) 58.45 Sq. Ft. 1 1 1 Note: A toilet and shower are available to youth in the intake area. Two confidential interval rooms measuring 61 square feet are also located in the Intake building. Maple Dorm 2014 1 16 16 16 2408 Sq. Ft. Dayroom 2014 2433 Sq. Ft. 2 1 3 2 3 Note: Maple has a program room measuring 249.8 square feet. The adjacent outside recreation area is 3333 square feet. Cottonwood Dorm 2014 1 8 8 1216 Sq. Ft. C-1 Double 2014 1 2 2 2 131 Sq. Ft. 1 1 1 C-2 Double 2014 1 2 2 2 108 Sq. Ft. 1 1 1 C-3 Double 2014 1 2 2 2 108 Sq. Ft. 1 1 1 C-4 Double 2014 1 2 2 2 107 Sq. Ft. 1 1 1 Dayroom 2014 979 Sq. Ft. 2 2 2 4 Note: The adjacent outside recreation area is 4607 square feet. Room C-1 is ADA-compliant. Birch Single 2014 1 1 1 1 108 Sq. Ft 1 1 1 Double 2014 12 2 2 24 108 Sq. Ft. 1 1 1 Dayroom 2014 1363 Sq. Ft. 1 4 Note: All beds have been removed from Room A, which will be used for storage. Room N is an ADA-compliant room. Rooms B through H have two beds, but overall unit-rated capacity is limited to 24 due to the number of showers. The adjacent outside recreation area is 229 square feet. *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. 7172+ Kings PROB JH CAMP SYTF CI LASE 25-26 - 1 - J460 LAS JUV-05.dot (rev.12/2022) ROOMS EACH ROOM Unit Room Applicable # EACH ROOM Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES* Designation Type Standards Rooms # RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S Beds School Classroom 2014 738 Sq. Ft. 1 & 2 Classroom 2014 725 Sq. Ft 3 Classroom 2014 725 Sq. Ft. 4 Note: The school has one classroom which can be partitioned to make two classrooms-Classroom 1 and 2. If the classroom is partitioned, the maximum amount of students would be 7 per class. A restroom is located outside of the classrooms. ***The facility has two dormitories which were not a part of the SB 81, Round 2 remodel. These will remain vacant and used only for storage. *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. 7172+ Kings PROB JH CAMP SYTF CI LASE 25-26 - 2 - J460 LAS JUV-05.dot (rev.12/2022)