Los Angeles Barry J Nidorf SYTF (2023-2024 inspection cycle)

February 25, 2025 Guillermo Viera Rosa, Chief Probation Officer Los Angeles County Probation Department 9150 E. Imperial Hwy. Downey, CA 90242 2023-2024 COMPREHENSIVE INSPECTION, WELFARE & INSTITUTIONS CODE SECTIONS 209 & 885, LOS ANGELES COUNTY PROBATION DEPARTMENT DETENTION FACILITY Dear Chief Viera Rosa: The 2023-2024 Comprehensive Inspection of the Los Angeles County Probation Department has been completed. A pre-inspection briefing was held on Friday, August 30, 2024, and the following facility was inspected between Sunday, September 22, 2024, and Friday, September 27, 2024: FACILITY NAME BSCC # FACILITY TYPE SYTF at Barry J. Nidorf Facility 7205 SYTF This inspection was 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 item of noncompliance with Title 15 Minimum Standards: §Section 1354: Room Confinement: We identified instances where youth are placed in room confinement and the placement is not documented correctly or at all. Our review of documentation indicated that entire units were placed on room confinement due to issues such as “racial tension,” and an emergency suspension of standards, to justify placement in violation of 1354.5. This is an improper use of an emergency suspension of standards under section 1311; the issues cited for confinement do not meet the definition of “emergency” in section 1302. Definitions, Guillermo Viera Rosa Chief Probation Officer Page 2 for example, include a significant disruption of normal facility procedure, policy, or operation caused by civil disorder, a single incident of mass arrests of youths, or natural disasters such as flood, fire, or earthquake; and which requires immediate action to avert death or injury and to maintain security. We also note that the facts described do not meet the exception under section 1354.5(b)(8) as an “extraordinary emergency circumstance that requires a significant departure from normal institutional operations….” §Section 1361: Grievances: We found that grievances are not consistently responded to within the required timelines. Additionally, some grievances identified as health and safety-related were not immediately addressed. §Section 1482: Clothing Exchange: The facility provides youth with new non-disposable underwear upon entry; however, they do not receive their own underwear back from the laundry exchange. Please refer to the attached Procedures Checklists 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 Friday, September 27, 2024. 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), an approved CAP was provided to the BSCC on November 22, 2024, with a noted resolution date of November 18, 2024, for Section 1354: Room Confinement; November 27, 2024, for Section 1482: Clothing Exchange; and November 30, 2024, for Grievances. On December 3, 2024, Facility Superintendent Eric Raley notified the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) that all corrective actions had been made as required and that the above-noted items of noncompliance at the SYTF at Barry J. Nidorf had been corrected. 7205 Los Angeles County Probation SYTF LTR 23-24 Guillermo Viera Rosa Chief Probation Officer Page 3 VERIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN On December 8, 2024, BSCC staff conducted an inspection to verify the corrective actions that had occurred and to ensure compliance had been met. Proof of practice documentation was provided for our review and BSCC staff concluded that the CAP was completed and that the items of noncompliance had been corrected. There are currently no items of noncompliance at Barry J. Nidorf SYTF. BSCC staff may conduct a follow-up inspection to verify the ongoing implementation of the CAP and compliance with the above-referenced sections of Title 15; this inspection may be announced or unannounced. * * * Please email me at lisa.southwell@bscc.ca.gov or call (916) 322-1638 if you have any questions. Sincerely, LISA SOUTHWELL Field Representative Facilities Standards and Operations Division Enclosures Cc: Presiding Judge, Los Angeles County Juvenile Court* Chair, Probation Commission, Los Angeles County* Chair, Board of Supervisors, Los Angeles County* County Administrator, Los Angeles County* Kimberly Epps, Chief Deputy, Los Angeles County* Sanford Rose, Deputy Director, Los Angeles County* Eric Raley, Senior Director, Los Angeles County* Michael Minor, Consultant, Los Angeles County* *Copies of the inspection are available upon request or online at www.bscc.ca.gov. 7205 Los Angeles County Probation SYTF LTR 23-24 JUVENILE HALLS, SPECIAL PURPOSE JUVENILE HALLS AND CAMPS Board of State and Community Corrections PROCEDURES CHECKLIST1 BSCC Code: 7205 FACILITY NAME: SYTF at Barry J. Nidorf Facility FACILITY TYPE: SYTF PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Eric Raley, Senior Director/Superintendent, Krista Newble, Director, Leslie Alfaro, Director, Quality Control Team, Staff and Youth in each unit. FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Lisa Southwell DATE: September 22-27, 2024 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1313 COUNTY INSPECTION AND EVALUATION OF SYTF Manual Section 203-County Inspections BUILDING AND GROUNDS of Buildings and Grounds On an annual basis, or as otherwise required by law, each ☐ juvenile facility administrator shall obtain a documented ☒ ☐ The 2024 inspection was completed on July inspection and evaluation from the following: 19, 2024. All previous deficiencies were (a) county building inspector or person designated by the cleared and no new issues were found. Board of Supervisors to approve building safety; (b) fire authority having jurisdiction, including a fire SYTF Manual Section 203-County Inspections clearance as required by Health and Safety Code Section of Buildings and Grounds 13146.1(a) and (b); Fire Clearance was received by Inspector Benjamin Guzman of the Los Angeles City Fire Department on 08/18/2023. ☒ ☐ ☐ The inspection for 2024 has not yet been completed. The agency building emergency plan requires inspections to be completed annually. While not noncompliant with regulations, we suggest the agency review for consistency between policies. 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. 7205 Los Angeles SYTF Barry J. Nidorf Facility PRO 23-24 Page 1 of 52 A453 JUV PRO eff. 07.01.24 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (c) local health officer, inspection in accordance with SYTF Manual Section 203-County Inspections Health and Safety Code Section 101045; of Buildings and Grounds Public Health Inspections were completed as follows: Environmental: Completed February 28, 2024. Deficiencies were noted and have been corrected. ☒ ☐ ☐ Nutritional: Completed February 28, 2024. Deficiencies were noted and have been corrected. Medical/Mental Health: Completed January 30, 2024, February 8, 2024, and February 28, 2024. No deficiencies were noted. (d) county superintendent of schools on the adequacy of SYTF Manual Section 203-County Inspections educational services and facilities as required in Section of Buildings and Grounds 1370; ☒ ☐ ☐ Completed for 2023, Pending for 2024. Policy citations are noted in Section 1370. (e) juvenile court as required by Section 209 of the SYTF Manual Section 203-County Inspections Welfare and Institutions Code; and, of Buildings and Grounds ☒ ☐ ☐ Documentation was received noting the Juvenile Court Inspection to have occurred on May 31, 2024. (f) the Juvenile Justice Commission as required by SYTF Manual Section 203-County Inspections Section 229 of the Welfare and Institutions Code or of Buildings and Grounds Probation Commission as required by Section 240 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. ☒ ☐ ☐ The 2024 inspection was completed on August 30, 2024. Reports can be found on the Probation Oversight Commission website at https://poc.lacounty.gov/reports 1320 APPOINTMENT AND QUALIFICATIONS A letter dated September 9, 2024, was received from Chief Probation Officer Note: Compliance with this section is determined by Guillermo Viera Rosa noting all regulatory receipt of the Chief Probation Officer’s certification letter requirements have been met. confirming that all elements of regulation are met. (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. (b) Employee Qualifications SYTF Manual Section 204-Appointments 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; 7205 Los Angeles SYTF Barry J. Nidorf Facility PRO 23-24 Page 2 of 52 A453 JUV PRO eff. 07.01.24 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (2) require a medical evaluation and physical SYTF Manual Section 204-Appointments 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 SYTF Manual Section 204-Appointments 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 SYTF Manual Section 204-Appointments and employee, and psychological examination in Qualifications accordance with Section 1031 of the Government ☒ ☐ ☐ Code. (c) Contract personnel, volunteers, and other non- SYTF Manual Section 204-Appointments and employees of the facility, who may be present at the Qualifications facility, shall have such clearance and qualifications as may be required by law, and their presence at the facility ☒ ☐ ☐ shall be subject to the approval and control of the facility manager. 1321 STAFFING SYTF Manual Section 206-Staffing Requirements and Ratios Each juvenile facility shall: (a) have an adequate number of personnel sufficient to Reviewed BJN SYTF 2024 Staffing carry out the overall facility operation and its ☒ ☐ ☐ Assessment and Plan for 82 youth, Daily programming, to provide for safety and security of youth Facility Reports and staffing numbers for and staff, and meet established standards and September 15 - September 22, 2024, Staffing regulations; Summary and Budgeted positions. (b) ensure that no required services shall be denied SYTF Manual Section 206-Staffing because of insufficient numbers of staff on duty absent Requirements and Ratios exigent circumstances; Minimum numbers were met for each shift and ☒ ☐ ☐ each day we reviewed. We did not find any instances in our review noting insufficient staffing nor where any services were denied or did not occur due to a lack of staffing. (c) have a sufficient number of supervisory level staff to SYTF Manual Section 206-Staffing ensure adequate supervision of all staff members; Requirements and Ratios There is always a supervisor in charge of the shift who is responsible for the activities of the facility. ☒ ☐ ☐ Other facility supervisors are present but are either in their unit or may be working on other projects or engaged in other activities within the facility. There is also a Director who is present onsite or may be available by phone after hours in the event of emergencies. (d) have a clearly identified person on duty at all times SYTF Manual Section 206-Staffing who is responsible for operations and activities and has Requirements and Ratios completed the Juvenile Corrections Officer Core Course ☒ ☐ ☐ and PC 832 training; 7205 Los Angeles SYTF Barry J. Nidorf Facility PRO 23-24 Page 3 of 52 A453 JUV PRO eff. 07.01.24 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (e) have at least one staff member present on each living SYTF Manual Section 206-Staffing unit whenever there are youth in the living unit; Requirements and Ratios ☒ ☐ ☐ There is always a staff member present in the living units. (f) have sufficient food service personnel relative to the SYTF Manual Section 206-Staffing number and security of living units, including staff qualified Requirements and Ratios and available to: plan menus meeting nutritional requirements of youth; provide kitchen supervision; direct The facility contracts for the facility's food food preparation and servings; conduct related training ☒ ☐ ☐ services. There is a current Food Service Plan programs for culinary staff; and maintain necessary dated September 2024. records; or, a facility may serve food that meets nutritional standards prepared by an outside source; (g) have sufficient administrative, clerical, recreational, SYTF Manual Section 206-Staffing medical, dental, mental health, building maintenance, Requirements and Ratios transportation, control room, facility security and other support staff for the efficient management of the facility, We had the pleasure of meeting with medical and to ensure that youth supervision staff shall not be and mental health staff while on site. We diverted from supervising youth; and, discussed the staffing and services provided. Medical is on duty 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Mental Health staff are also present seven days a week and are present in the ☒ ☐ ☐ facility generally from 8 AM to 8 PM daily providing individual services and some groups. Both partner agencies ensure they are part of the multi-disciplinary team and attend all required functions as required in the best interests of the young person. Medical and Mental health staff also work well together in their provision of services to ensure that young people have the care they need. (h) assign sufficient youth supervision staff to provide SYTF Manual Section 206-Staffing continuous wide awake supervision of youth, subject to Requirements and Ratios 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 SYTF Manual Section 206-Staffing (A) during the hours that youth are awake, one Requirements and Ratios wide-awake youth supervision staff member on ☒ ☐ ☐ duty for each 10 youth in detention; (B) during the hours that youth are confined to their SYTF Manual Section 206-Staffing room for the purpose of sleeping, one wide-awake Requirements and Ratios youth supervision staff member on duty for each 30 ☒ ☐ ☐ youth in detention; (C) at least two wide-awake youth supervision staff SYTF Manual Section 206-Staffing members on duty at all times, regardless of the Requirements and Ratios number of youth in detention, unless an arrangement has been made for backup support ☒ ☐ ☐ Staff remain awake at all times including services which allow for immediate response to overnight. emergencies; and, 7205 Los Angeles SYTF Barry J. Nidorf Facility PRO 23-24 Page 4 of 52 A453 JUV PRO eff. 07.01.24 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (D) at least one youth supervision staff member on SYTF Manual Section 206-Staffing duty who is the same gender as youth housed in Requirements and Ratios the facility. ☒ ☐ ☐ The facility staff are both male and female. (E) personnel with primary responsibility for other SYTF Manual Section 206-Staffing duties such as administration, supervision of Requirements and Ratios personnel, academic or trade instruction, clerical, ☒ ☐ ☐ kitchen or maintenance shall not be classified as Youth supervision staff are not responsible for youth supervision staff positions. auxiliary positions. (2) Special Purpose Juvenile Halls N/A (A) during hours that youth are awake, one wide- awake youth supervision staff member on duty for ☐ ☐ ☒ each 10 youth in detention; (B) during the hours that youth are confined to their N/A 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 N/A 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 N/A duty who is the same gender as youth housed in ☐ ☐ ☒ the facility. (E) personnel with primary responsibility for other N/A 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 N/A (A) during the hours that youth are awake, one wide-awake youth supervision staff member on ☐ ☐ ☒ duty for each 15 youth in the camp population; (B) during the hours that youth are confined to their N/A 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 N/A 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 N/A duty who is the same gender as youth housed in ☐ ☐ ☒ the facility; 7205 Los Angeles SYTF Barry J. Nidorf Facility PRO 23-24 Page 5 of 52 A453 JUV PRO eff. 07.01.24 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (E) in addition to the minimum staff to youth ratio N/A 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 N/A 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 SYTF Manual Section 205-Youth Supervision AND TRAINING Staff Orientation and Training (a) Prior to assuming any responsibilities each youth Documentation of the most recent five new supervision staff member shall be properly oriented to ☒ ☐ ☐ staff assigned to the facility and the last five their duties, including: deployed staff currently deployed to the facility (1) youth supervision duties; were requested for review. All staff are current in all training. SYTF Manual Section 205-Youth Supervision (2) scope of decisions they shall make; ☒ ☐ ☐ Staff Orientation and Training SYTF Manual Section 205-Youth Supervision (3) the identity of their supervisor; ☒ ☐ ☐ Staff Orientation and Training (4) the identity of persons who are responsible to SYTF Manual Section 205-Youth Supervision them; ☒ ☐ ☐ Staff Orientation and Training (5) persons to contact for decisions that are beyond SYTF Manual Section 205-Youth Supervision their responsibility; and ☒ ☐ ☐ Staff Orientation and Training (6) ethical responsibilities. SYTF Manual Section 205-Youth Supervision ☒ ☐ ☐ Staff Orientation and Training (b) Prior to assuming any responsibility for the supervision SYTF Manual Section 205-Youth Supervision of youth, each youth supervision staff member shall Staff Orientation and Training receive a minimum of 40 hours of facility-specific orientation, including: All training is conducted both during CORE ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) individual and group supervision techniques; and once assigned to BJN SYTF. Training packets of all required areas completed with training officers upon assignment to the facility. (2) regulations and policies relating to discipline and SYTF Manual Section 205-Youth Supervision rights of youth pursuant to law and the provisions of Staff Orientation and Training ☒ ☐ ☐ this chapter; SYTF Manual Section 205-Youth Supervision (3) basic health, sanitation and safety measures; ☒ ☐ ☐ Staff Orientation and Training (4) suicide prevention and response to suicide SYTF Manual Section 205-Youth Supervision attempts ☒ ☐ ☐ Staff Orientation and Training (5) policies regarding use of force, de-escalation SYTF Manual Section 205-Youth Supervision techniques, chemical agents, mechanical and Staff Orientation and Training ☒ ☐ ☐ physical restraints; (6) review of policies and procedures referencing SYTF Manual Section 205-Youth Supervision trauma and trauma-informed approaches; ☒ ☐ ☐ Staff Orientation and Training 7205 Los Angeles SYTF Barry J. Nidorf Facility PRO 23-24 Page 6 of 52 A453 JUV PRO eff. 07.01.24 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS SYTF Manual Section 205-Youth Supervision (7) procedures to follow in the event of emergencies; ☒ ☐ ☐ Staff Orientation and Training (8) routine security measures, including facility SYTF Manual Section 205-Youth Supervision perimeter and grounds; ☒ ☐ ☐ Staff Orientation and Training (9) crisis intervention and mental health referrals to SYTF Manual Section 205-Youth Supervision mental health services; ☒ ☐ ☐ Staff Orientation and Training SYTF Manual Section 205-Youth Supervision (10) documentation; and ☒ ☐ ☐ Staff Orientation and Training SYTF Manual Section 205-Youth Supervision (11) fire/life safety training ☒ ☐ ☐ Staff Orientation and Training (c) Prior to assuming sole supervision of youth, each SYTF Manual Section 205-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 All staff assigned to the facility complete PC ☒ ☐ ☐ 6035. 832 and CORE prior to arrival. Both these courses are completed prior to assignment to the facility. (d) Prior to exercising the powers of a peace officer youth SYTF Manual Section 204-Appointments and supervision staff shall successfully complete training Qualifications ☒ ☐ ☐ pursuant to Section 830 et seq. of the Penal Code. 1323 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY SYTF Manual Section 206-Staffing Requirements and Ratios Whenever there is a youth in a juvenile facility, there shall be at least one wide awake person on duty at all times ☒ ☐ ☐ who meets the training standards established by the Board for general fire and life safety which relate specifically to the facility. 1324 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL The Secure Youth Treatment Facility Policy and Procedure Manual has been reviewed All facility administrators shall develop, publish, and and updated as required. Currently, still noted implement a manual of written policies and procedures as Directive 1524, the manual was released in that address, at a minimum, all regulations that are May 2024. We will continue to provide applicable to the facility. Such a manual shall be made technical assistance and work with the agency available to all employees, reviewed by all employees, ☒ ☐ ☐ to fine-tune and address areas as noted. and shall be administratively reviewed at a minimum every two years, and updated, as necessary. Those records relating to the standards and requirements set forth in these regulations shall be accessible to the Board on request. The manual shall include: 7205 Los Angeles SYTF Barry J. Nidorf Facility PRO 23-24 Page 7 of 52 A453 JUV PRO eff. 07.01.24 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (a) table of organization, including channels of SYTF Manual Sections: communications and a description of job classifications; • 201 – Administrative Structure and Chain of Command • 202 –Administrative Structure and Responsibilities • 208 – Duty Statement – Supervising Deputy Probation Officer (SDPO) • 209 – Duty Statement – Supervising Detention Services Officer (SDSO) • 210 – Duty Statement – Senior ☒ ☐ ☐ Detention Services Officer (Sr. DSO) • 211 – Duty Statement – Deputy Probation Officer II (DPO II) • 212 – Duty Statement – Deputy Probation Officer I (DPO I) • 213 – Duty Statement – Detention Services Officer (DSO) • 214 – Duty Statement – Group Supervisor Nights (GSN • 215 – Organizational Chart (b) responsibility of the probation department, purpose of SYTF Manual Section 103-Role of SYTF programs, relationship to the juvenile court, the Juvenile Justice/Delinquency Prevention Commission or SYTF Manual Section 1801-Ancillary Probation Committee, probation staff, school personnel ☒ ☐ ☐ Programs: Introduction and other agencies that are involved in juvenile facility programs; (c) responsibilities of all employees; SYTF Manual Sections: • 202 – Administrative Structure and Responsibilities • 208 – Duty Statement – Supervising Deputy Probation Officer (SDPO) • 209 – Duty Statement – Supervising Detention Services Officer (SDSO) • 210 – Duty Statement – Senior Detention Services Officer (Sr. DSO) ☒ ☐ ☐ • 211 – Duty Statement – Deputy Probation Officer II (DPO II) • 212 – Duty Statement – Deputy Probation Officer I (DPO I) • 213 – Duty Statement – Detention Services Officer (DSO) • 214 – Duty Statement – Group Supervisor Nights (GSN) • 215 – Organizational Chart (d) initial orientation and training program for employees; SYTF Manual Section 205- Youth Supervision ☒ ☐ ☐ Staff Orientation and Training (e) initial orientation, including safety and security issues Non-Sworn Personnel and Partner Agencies and anti-discrimination policies, for support staff, contract Handbook employees, school, mental/behavioral health and medical ☒ ☐ ☐ staff, program providers and volunteers; 7205 Los Angeles SYTF Barry J. Nidorf Facility PRO 23-24 Page 8 of 52 A453 JUV PRO eff. 07.01.24 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (f) maintenance of record-keeping, statistics and SYTF Manual Sections: communication system to ensure: (1) efficient operation of the juvenile facility; • 1902 – Probation Case Management System (PCMS) • 1903 – Daily Reports ☒ ☐ ☐ • 1904 – Behavior Record • 1905 – Charting • 1909 – Detention Observation Report (DOR) Form/Court Report SYTF Manual Sections: • 1902 – Probation Case Management System (PCMS) • 1903 – Daily Reports (2) legal and proper care of youth; ☒ ☐ ☐ • 1904 – Behavior Record • 1905 – Charting 1909 – Detention Observation Report (DOR) Form/Court Report SYTF Manual Sections: • 1902 – Probation Case Management System (PCMS) • 1903 – Daily Reports (3) maintenance of individual youth's records; ☒ ☐ ☐ • 1904 – Behavior Record • 1905 – Charting 1909 – Detention Observation Report (DOR) Form/Court Report SYTF Manual Sections: • 1902 – Probation Case Management System (PCMS) (4) supply of information to the juvenile court and • 1903 – Daily Reports those authorized by the court or by the law; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ • 1904 – Behavior Record • 1905 – Charting 1909 – Detention Observation Report (DOR) Form/Court Report SYTF Manual Sections: • 1902 – Probation Case Management System (PCMS) • 1903 – Daily Reports (5) release of information regarding youth. ☒ ☐ ☐ • 1904 – Behavior Record • 1905 – Charting 1909 – Detention Observation Report (DOR) Form/Court Report SYTF Manual Section 2350– Staff Member (g) ethical responsibilities; ☒ ☐ ☐ Honesty 7205 Los Angeles SYTF Barry J. Nidorf Facility PRO 23-24 Page 9 of 52 A453 JUV PRO eff. 07.01.24 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS SYTF Manual Section 207 – General Staff (h) trauma-informed approaches; ☒ ☐ ☐ Responsibilities SYTF Manual Section 207 – General Staff (i) culturally responsive approaches; ☒ ☐ ☐ Responsibilities SYTF Manual Section 631 – Promoting Dignity (j) gender responsive approaches; for Female Youth ☒ ☐ ☐ (BJN-SYTF is an all-male facility) (k) a non-discrimination provision that provides that all SYTF Manual Section 402 – Non- youth within the facility shall have fair and equal access to Discrimination 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 SYTF Manual Section 1006 – Oleoresin chemical agents related security devices, and weapons Capsicum (OC) Spray and ammunition, where applicable; • Issuance and Accountability of O.C. ☒ ☐ ☐ Spray • Security of O.C. Spray Canisters • Maintenance of Canisters (m) establishment of procedures for collection of Medi- SYTF Manual Section 1714 – Medical Cal eligibility information and enrollment of eligible youth; Administrative Activities (MAA) ☒ ☐ ☐ and, (n) establishment of a policy that prohibits all forms of SYTF Manual Section 1500 – Prison Rape sexual abuse, sexual assault and sexual harassment. Elimination Act (PREA) 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 SYTF Manual Section 910 – Fire Safety Plan The facility administrator shall consult with the local fire A building emergency plan was provided for department having jurisdiction over the facility, or with the review and was completed between Sr. State Fire Marshal, in developing a plan for fire safety ☒ ☐ ☐ Director Raley and Los Angeles City Fire which shall include, but not be limited to: Inspector Reddick. (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 SYTF Manual Section 910 – Fire Safety Plan with two-year retention of the inspection record; Monthly Physical Plant Inspections have been ☒ ☐ ☐ provided and were completed in a timely manner. (c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and SYTF Manual Section 910 – Fire Safety Plan Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b); ☒ ☐ ☐ See section 1313 7205 Los Angeles SYTF Barry J. Nidorf Facility PRO 23-24 Page 10 of 52 A453 JUV PRO eff. 07.01.24 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (d) an evacuation plan; SYTF Manual Section 918 – Emergency ☒ ☐ ☐ Evacuation (e) documented fire drills not less than quarterly; SYTF Manual Section 910 – Fire Safety Plan Facility policy required quarterly facility-wide fire drills, but staff complete fire drills monthly. ☒ ☐ ☐ Facility-wide drills are also completed with partner staff, but not as consistently as indicated in policy. Technical assistance was provided to address inconsistencies in policy. (f) a written plan for the emergency housing of youth in SYTF Manual Section 910 – Fire Safety Plan the case of fire; and, and Section 918 – Emergency Evacuation ☒ ☐ ☐ Completed. (g) development of a fire suppression pre-plan in SYTF Manual Section 910 – Fire Safety Plan cooperation with the local fire department. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1326 SECURITY REVIEW SYTF Manual Section 515 – Security Procedure Each facility administrator shall develop policies and procedures to annually review, evaluate, and document ☒ ☐ ☐ A security review was conducted by Director security of the facility. The review and evaluation shall Barbarin and Maintenance Supervisor include internal and external security, including, but not Sepanian on June 25, 2024. limited to, key control, equipment, and staff training. 1327 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES SYTF Manual Sections: The facility administrator shall develop facility-specific • 900 – Emergency Procedures policies and procedures for emergencies that shall ☒ ☐ ☐ • 906 – Escapes (Code Green) include, but not be limited to: • 908 – Major Disturbances (Code Red) (a) escape, disturbances, and the taking of hostages; • 914 – Hostages SYTF Manual Sections: (b) civil disturbance, active shooter and terrorist attack; • 907 – Outside Intruders (Code Yellow) ☒ ☐ ☐ • 915 – Active Shooter • 916 – Terrorist Attack SYTF Manual Sections: • 910 – Fire Safety Plan – Under Fire (c) fire and natural disasters; ☒ ☐ ☐ Suppression Procedures • 911 – Power Failure • 913 – Earthquakes SYTF Manual Sections: (d) periodic testing of emergency equipment; • 900 Emergency Procedures: ☒ ☐ ☐ • 901 – Introduction • 910 – Fire Safety Plan SYTF Manual Section 918 – Emergency (e) emergency evacuation of the facility; and ☒ ☐ ☐ Evacuation 7205 Los Angeles SYTF Barry J. Nidorf Facility PRO 23-24 Page 11 of 52 A453 JUV PRO eff. 07.01.24 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS SYTF Manual Section 918 – Emergency Evacuation (f) a program to provide all youth supervision staff with Documentation of all staff, sworn and non- an annual review of emergency procedures. ☒ ☐ ☐ sworn, and partner agencies was provided for review. Sign-offs were completed in September 2024. 1328 SAFETY CHECKS SYTF Manual Sections: The facility administrator shall develop and implement • 210 – Duty Statement – Senior policy and procedures that provide for direct visual Detention Services Officer (Sr. DSO observation of youth at a minimum of every 15 minutes, • 213 – Duty Statement – Detention at random or varied intervals during hours when youth Services Officer (DSO) are asleep or when youth are in their rooms, confined in • 214 – Group Supervisor Nights (GSN) holding cells or confined to their bed in a dormitory. Supervision is not replaced, but may be supplemented A random review of time during each of the 3 by, an audio/visual electronic surveillance system shifts was conducted over the course of designed to detect overt, aggressive or assaultive ☒ ☐ ☐ multiple days utilizing the Guard One behavior and to summon aid in emergencies. All safety electronic system. We found the checks to be checks shall be documented with the actual time the completed in a timely manner and within check is completed. regulations. Technical assistance was provided for some late-night shifts to enhance the random and variedness of checks. We will continue to monitor and provide technical assistance as necessary. 1329 SUICIDE PREVENTION PLAN SYTF Manual Section1600 – Suicide Prevention and Section 1601: Introduction The facility administrator, in collaboration with the healthcare and behavioral/mental health administrators, shall plan and implement written policies and procedures which delineate a Suicide Prevention Plan. ☒ ☐ ☐ The plan shall consider the needs of youth experiencing past or current trauma. Suicide prevention responses shall be respectful and in the least invasive manner consistent with the level of suicide risk. The plan shall include the following elements: (a) Suicide prevention training as required in Section SYTF Manual Section 1604 – Training 1322, Youth Supervision Staff Orientation, and Training ☒ ☐ ☐ and the Juvenile Corrections Officer Core Course. (b) Screening, Identification Assessment and SYTF Manual Section 1606 – Identification Precautionary Protocols and Referral of At-Risk Youth and Section (1) All youth shall be screened for risk of suicide at ☒ ☐ ☐ 1608 – Intervention to Prevent Self-Harming or intake and as needed during detention. Suicidal Behavior (2) All youth supervision staff who perform intake SYTF Manual Section 1604 – Training processes shall be trained in screening youth for risk of suicide. Three staff are responsible for all intakes at the BJN SYTF facility. They have all been trained ☒ ☐ ☐ in Suicide Prevention including intake screening for risk of suicide. They were last trained in April and May of 2024. 7205 Los Angeles SYTF Barry J. Nidorf Facility PRO 23-24 Page 12 of 52 A453 JUV PRO eff. 07.01.24 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (3) All youth who have been identified during the SYTF Manual Section 1606 – Identification intake screening process to be at risk of suicide shall and Referral of At-Risk Youth be referred to behavioral/mental health staff for a ☒ ☐ ☐ suicide risk assessment. All youth are assessed for mental health as part of the admission process. (4) Precautionary protocols shall be developed to SYTF Manual Section 1606 – Identification ensure the youth’s safety pending the and Referral of At-Risk Youth behavioral/mental health assessment. Youths pending assessments by mental ☒ ☐ ☐ health are placed on precautionary watches and are placed on a one-on-one status or a higher-level watch status such as a five or 10- minute safety check. (c) Referral process to behavioral/mental health staff for SYTF Manual Section 1607 – Interagency assessment and/or services. Communication Regarding Self-Harming ☒ ☐ ☐ Youth (d) Procedures for monitoring of youth identified at risk SYTF Manual Section 1405 – Level 2 for suicide. Enhanced Supervision Requirements and Section 1406 – Level 3 Enhanced Supervision Requirements ☒ ☐ ☐ Staff assigned to youth for one-to-one supervision complete shift documentation to ensure that all staff in the unit, managers, and mental health are aware of the youth’s status and history. (e) Safety Interventions SYTF Manual Sections: (1) Procedures to address intervention protocols for youth identified at risk for suicide which may • 1600 – Suicide Prevention: Section include, but are not limited to: 1601: Introduction (A) Housing consideration • 1608 – Intervention to Prevent Self- ☒ ☐ ☐ Harming or Suicidal Behavior • 1403 – Procedure • 1600 – Suicide Prevention • 1601: Introduction (B) Treatment strategies including trauma- SYTF Manual Section 1600 – Suicide informed approaches Prevention and Section 1608 – Intervention to Prevent Self-Harming or Suicidal Behavior ☒ ☐ ☐ Mental health staff meet with each youth for assessment/intervention according to need. 7205 Los Angeles SYTF Barry J. Nidorf Facility PRO 23-24 Page 13 of 52 A453 JUV PRO eff. 07.01.24 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (2) Procedures to instruct youth supervision staff how SYTF Manual Sections: to respond to youth who exhibit suicidal behaviors. • 1600 – Suicide Prevention: Section 1601: Introduction • 1608 – Intervention to Prevent Self- Harming or Suicidal Behavior – Under Suicide Attempt Emergency Procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ • 1403 – Procedure Written documentation is provided to staff providing recommendations for working with the youth while they are on status and what to observe the youth for. Documentation also notes the next consultation date. (f) Communication SYTF Manual Section 1607 – Interagency (1) The intake process shall include communication Communication Regarding Self-Harming with the arresting officer and family guardians Youth regarding the youth’s past or present suicidal ideations, behaviors or attempts. Intake officers communicate with parents ☒ ☐ ☐ regarding their knowledge of past or current suicidal ideation and with transportation officers to determine if the youth communicated any concerning information. (2) Procedures for clear and current information SYTF Manual Section 1607 – Interagency sharing about youth at risk for suicide with youth Communication Regarding Self-Harming supervision, healthcare, and behavioral/mental ☒ ☐ ☐ Youth health staff. (g) Debriefing of Critical Incidents Related to Suicides or SYTF Manual Section 1912 – Critical Incident Attempts Review (CIR) Review (1) Process for administrative review of the ☒ ☐ ☐ circumstances and responses proceeding, during and after the critical incident. SYTF Manual Section 1912 – Critical Incident (2) Process for a debriefing event with affected staff. ☒ ☐ ☐ Review (CIR) Review (3) Process for a debriefing event with affected youth. SYTF Manual Section 1912 – Critical Incident ☒ ☐ ☐ Review (CIR) Review (h) Documentation SYTF Manual Section 1911 – Preliminary and (1) Documentation processes shall be developed to Follow-Up Incident Notification (PIN and FPIN) ensure compliance with this regulation ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedures and Section 1912 – Critical Incident Review (CIR) Review Youth identified at risk for suicide shall not be denied the SYTF Manual Section 1606 – Identification opportunity to participate in facility programs, services and Referral of At-Risk Youth and activities which are available to other non-suicidal youth, unless deemed necessary for the safety of the Youth who were on a level for mental health youth or security of the facility. Any deprivation of ☒ ☐ ☐ purposes were not found to be denied access programs, services or activities for youth at risk of to any programs or activities. suicide shall be documented and approved by the facility manager. 7205 Los Angeles SYTF Barry J. Nidorf Facility PRO 23-24 Page 14 of 52 A453 JUV PRO eff. 07.01.24 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1340 REPORTING OF LEGAL ACTIONS SYTF Manual Section 202 – Administrative Structure and Responsibilities Each facility shall submit to the Board a letter of notification on each legal action, pertaining to conditions ☒ ☐ ☐ No legal action information was provided. of confinement, filed against persons or legal entities responsible for juvenile facility operation. 1341 DEATH AND SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY SYTF Manual Section: OF A YOUTH WHILE DETAINED 2000 – Special Situation and Section 2001 – Introduction (1) Death of a Youth. 2002 – Deaths (a) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health administrator and the behavioral/mental The facility suffered a death in May 2023. health director, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ Notifications were made as required. 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 SYTF Manual Section 2002 – Deaths facility administrator, shall develop written policies and procedures to assure there is a medical and A review was completed as required. 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 SYTF Manual Section 2002 – Deaths the Board a copy of the report submitted to the Attorney General under Government Code Section A copy of the report was provided. ☒ ☐ ☐ 12525. A copy of the report shall be submitted to the Board within 10 calendar days after the death. (d) Upon receipt of a report of the death of a youth SYTF Manual Section 2002 – Deaths from the administrator, the Board may within 30 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. SYTF Manual Section: (a) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health administrator, shall develop written policies • 919 – Serious Illness or Injury of a and procedures for the notification to necessary Youth While Detained parties, which may include the Juvenile Court, the • 1909 – Detention Observation Report parent, guardian or person standing in loco parentis (DOR) Form/Court Report and the youth’s attorney of record in the case of a • 1911 – Preliminary and Follow-Up ☒ ☐ ☐ serious illness or injury of a youth. Incident Notification (PIN and FPIN) Procedures Samples of documented serious illnesses were provided for review. Regulatory requirements and policy were followed. 7205 Los Angeles SYTF Barry J. Nidorf Facility PRO 23-24 Page 15 of 52 A453 JUV PRO eff. 07.01.24 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1342 POPULATION ACCOUNTING SYTF Manual Section 202 – Administrative Structure and Responsibilities Each juvenile facility shall submit required population and profile survey reports to the Board within 10 working ☒ ☐ ☐ Facility populations are submitted monthly by days after the end of each reporting period, in a format the Probation Administrative Support Staff. to be provided by the Board. 1343 JUVENILE FACILITY CAPACITY (EXCERPT) SYTF Manual Section 202 – Administrative Structure and Responsibilities When the number of youth detained in a living unit of a juvenile facility exceeds its rated capacity for more than ☒ ☐ ☐ No unit within BJN exceeded the maximum fifteen (15) calendar days in a month, the facility rated capacity. administrator shall provide a crowding report to the Board in a format provided by the Board. 1350 ADMITTANCE PROCEDURES SYTF Manual Section 403 – Procedures for Newly Admitted Youth The facility administrator shall develop and implement written policies and procedures for admittance of youth 10 complete admission packets were provided that emphasize respectful and humane engagement for our review. All documentation was with youth, and reflect that the admission process may consistent and clearly documented. Each be traumatic to youth who may have already ☒ ☐ ☐ youth, upon entrance, is provided with all experienced trauma. Policies shall be trauma-informed, required elements of regulation whether they culturally relevant, and responsive to the language and are a transfer and arrive from Los Padrinos literacy needs of youth. In addition to the requirements Juvenile Hall, are a remand from the court, or of Sections 1324 and 1430 of these regulations: are a direct booking as a violation from the field. (a) the admittance process shall include: SYTF Manual Section 403 – Procedures for (1) Access to two free phone calls within one hour of Newly Admitted Youth admittance in accordance with the provisions of Welfare and Institution Code Section 627; ☒ ☐ ☐ All youth receive the opportunity to make two phone calls. They notify their parents of their transfer or their location. SYTF Manual Section 403 – Procedures for Newly Admitted Youth All youth are offered a shower and are provided with brand-new clothing and shoes (2) Offer of a shower; ☒ ☐ ☐ upon arrival. Admission staff stated when interviewed, they believe it is important to provide the youth with a fresh start literally, when they come into the BJN SYTF program and facility. SYTF Manual Section 408 – Procedures for (3) Documented secure storage of personal Handling and Processing Personal Property belongings; ☒ ☐ ☐ All youth’s property is securely stored. SYTF Manual Section 403 – Procedures for Newly Admitted Youth (4) Offer of food upon arrival; ☒ ☐ ☐ Youth are offered food upon arrival. 7205 Los Angeles SYTF Barry J. Nidorf Facility PRO 23-24 Page 16 of 52 A453 JUV PRO eff. 07.01.24 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS SYTF Manual Sections: • 403 – Procedures for Newly Admitted Youth • 404 – Special Needs Screening Procedures • 405 – Accommodation Procedures for Hearing-Impaired Youth (5) Screening for physical and behavioral health and • 413 – Identification, Referral, safety issues, intellectual or developmental Collaborative Care, Habilitative ☒ ☐ ☐ disabilities; Treatment, Management, and Discharge of Youth with or Suspected of Having a Developmental Disability Admitted to SYTF Youths are screened multiple times to ensure they are safe and appropriate for entry. A mental health referral is also submitted on their behalf as a routine procedure. SYTF Manual Sections: • 404 – Special Needs Screening Procedures • 407 – Probation Electronic Medical Records System (PEMRS)/Probation (6) Screening for physical and developmental Initial Intake Screening/Referral disabilities in accordance with Sections 1329, 1413, ☒ ☐ ☐ Questionnaire Form and 1430 of these regulations; • 413 – Identification, Referral, Collaborative Care, Habilitative Treatment, Management, and Discharge of Youth with or Suspected of Having a Developmental Disability Admitted to SYTF SYTF Manual Section 413 – Identification, Referral, Collaborative Care, Habilitative Treatment, Management, and Discharge of (7) Contact with Regional Center for the Youth with or Suspected of Having a Developmentally Disabled for youth that are Developmental Disability Admitted to SYTF suspected of or identified as having a ☒ ☐ ☐ developmental disability, pursuant to Section 1413; All youth have been screened previously at the and, JH for developmental disabilities. They are again screened to ensure a referral has not been missed. SYTF Manual Sections 403 – Procedures for Newly Admitted Youth and Section 630 – Supervision of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning and Intersex (LGBTQI) Youth (8) Procedures consistent with Section 1352.5. ☒ ☐ ☐ Intake staff ask all youth during the admission process how they identify and if they have a preference for the gender of staff who perform their searches. 7205 Los Angeles SYTF Barry J. Nidorf Facility PRO 23-24 Page 17 of 52 A453 JUV PRO eff. 07.01.24 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (b) juvenile hall administrators shall establish written SYTF Manual Section 411 – Classification and criteria for detention that considers the least restrictive Assignment of Youth ☐ ☐ ☒ environment. (c) juvenile camps and post-dispositional programs in SYTF Manual Section 418 – Estimated Length juvenile halls shall develop policies and procedures that of Stay advise the youth of the estimated length of stay, inform them of program guidelines and provide written ☐ ☐ ☒ screening criteria for inclusion and exclusion from the program. (d) juvenile halls shall develop policies and procedures SYTF Manual Section 418 – Estimated Length that advise any committed youth of the estimated length of Stay ☐ ☐ ☒ of his/her stay. 1350.5 SCREENING FOR THE RISK OF SEXUAL SYTF Manual Sections 1509 – Screening for ABUSE Risk of Sexual Victimization and Abusiveness and Section 1509 – Screening for Risk of The facility administrator shall develop and implement Sexual Victimization and Abusiveness written policies and procedures to reduce the risk of sexual abuse by or upon youth. The policy shall require ☒ ☐ ☐ 10 complete admission packets were provided facility staff to assess each youth within 72 hours of for our review. All Prison Risk for Sexual admission based on the following information: Victimization Screenings were completed as (a) Prior sexual victimization or abusiveness; required. (b) Gender nonconforming appearance or manner; or SYTF Manual Section 1509 – Screening for identification as lesbian, gay or bisexual, transgender, Risk of Sexual Victimization and Abusiveness queer or intersex, and whether the youth may, therefore, ☒ ☐ ☐ be vulnerable to sexual abuse; SYTF Manual Section 1509 – Screening for (c) Current charges and offense history; ☒ ☐ ☐ Risk of Sexual Victimization and Abusiveness SYTF Manual Section 1509 – Screening for (d) Age; ☒ ☐ ☐ Risk of Sexual Victimization and Abusiveness SYTF Manual Section 1509 – Screening for (e) Level of emotional and cognitive development; ☒ ☐ ☐ Risk of Sexual Victimization and Abusiveness SYTF Manual Section 1509 – Screening for (f) Physical size and stature; ☒ ☐ ☐ Risk of Sexual Victimization and Abusiveness SYTF Manual Section 1509 – Screening for (g) Mental illness or mental disabilities; ☒ ☐ ☐ Risk of Sexual Victimization and Abusiveness SYTF Manual Section 1509 – Screening for (h) Intellectual or developmental disabilities; ☒ ☐ ☐ Risk of Sexual Victimization and Abusiveness SYTF Manual Section 1509 – Screening for (i) Physical disabilities; ☒ ☐ ☐ Risk of Sexual Victimization and Abusiveness SYTF Manual Section 1509 – Screening for (j) The youth’s perception of vulnerability; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ Risk of Sexual Victimization and Abusiveness (k) Any other specific information about the individual SYTF Manual Section 1509 – Screening for youth that may indicate heightened needs for Risk of Sexual Victimization and Abusiveness supervision, additional safety precautions, or separation ☒ ☐ ☐ from certain other youth. 7205 Los Angeles SYTF Barry J. Nidorf Facility PRO 23-24 Page 18 of 52 A453 JUV PRO eff. 07.01.24 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Staff shall ascertain this information through SYTF Manual Section 1509 – Screening for conversations with the youth during the admittance Risk of Sexual Victimization and Abusiveness 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 SYTF Manual Section 1509 – Screening for controls on the dissemination of information within the Risk of Sexual Victimization and Abusiveness facility relative to responses received pursuant to this assessment in order to ensure that sensitive information ☒ ☐ ☐ Documentation is completed in Probation is not exploited to the youth’s detriment by staff or other Electronic Medical Records System. This is a youth. password protected system. 1351 RELEASE PROCEDURES SYTF Manual Section 309 – Release Procedures The facility administrator shall develop and implement ☒ ☐ ☐ written policies and procedures for release of youth from 10 release packets provided for review. custody which provide for: SYTF Manual Section 309 – Release Procedures (a) verification of identity/release papers; ☒ ☐ ☐ Identity is verified prior to release as well as a review of all available records is conducted to ensure that release is appropriate. SYTF Manual Section 309 – Release Procedures “Juvenile Hall Children’s Property Release” (b) return of personal clothing and valuables; ☒ ☐ ☐ forms are completed upon entry and these same forms are completed and verified upon departure to ensure all property is returned. All packets contained a property sheet. SYTF Manual Section 309 – Release Procedures Most youth are over 18 years old, and most (c) notification to the youth's parents or guardian; are released directly to a representative of a ☒ ☐ ☐ step-down facility for transport who sign for the youth’s release. Youth notify their parents of their release, and the facility also provides notification. (d) notification to the facility health care provider in SYTF Manual Section 309 – Release accordance with Sections 1408 and 1437 of these Procedures regulations, for coordination with outside agencies; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ Completed in all cases. SYTF Manual Section 309 – Release Procedures (e) notification of school staff; ☒ ☐ ☐ Completed in all cases. SYTF Manual Section 309 – Release Procedures (f) notification of facility mental health personnel. ☒ ☐ ☐ Completed in all cases. 7205 Los Angeles SYTF Barry J. Nidorf Facility PRO 23-24 Page 19 of 52 A453 JUV PRO eff. 07.01.24 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS The facility administrator shall develop and implement SYTF Manual Section 412 – Individual policies and procedures for post-disposition youth to Rehabilitative Plan coordinate the provision of transitional and reentry services including, but not limited to, medical and All youth, their families and their collaborative behavioral health, education, probation supervision and team participate in a transitional community-based services. ☒ ☐ ☐ multidisciplinary team meeting to identify the transitional/reentry services and expectations held for the youth upon release. This information is documented and provided to the youth. The facility administrator shall develop and implement SYTF Manual Section 310 – Youth Furloughs written policies and procedures for the furlough of youth from custody. ☒ ☐ ☐ No documentation was provided for review; however, a policy does exist. 1352 CLASSIFICATION SYTF Manual Section 411 – Classification and Assignment of Youth The facility administrator shall develop and implement written policies and procedures on classification of youth ☒ ☐ ☐ for the purpose of determining housing placement in the facility. Such procedures shall: (a) provide for the safety of the youth, other youth, facility SYTF Manual Section 411 – Classification and staff, and the public by placing youth in the appropriate, Assignment of Youth least restrictive housing and program settings. Housing assignments shall consider the need for single, double The facility currently maintains two buildings or dormitory assignment or location within the dormitory; (four units) for general population youth coming into the facility new. Each youth is ☒ ☐ ☐ classified at entry and is placed in the unit that is best able to meet his needs at the time of entry based on both regulatory expectations and the safety, security and needs of the facility. (b) consider facility populations and physical design of SYTF Manual Section 411 – Classification and the facility; ☒ ☐ ☐ Assignment of Youth (c) provide that a youth shall be classified upon SYTF Manual Section 411 – Classification and admittance to the facility; classification factors shall Assignment of Youth 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 SYTF Manual Section 411 – Classification and provisions that consider the level of supervision and the Assignment of Youth youth's behavior while in custody; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ Classification reviews are conducted during case management meetings with youth. All were completed as required. 7205 Los Angeles SYTF Barry J. Nidorf Facility PRO 23-24 Page 20 of 52 A453 JUV PRO eff. 07.01.24 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (e) provide that facility staff shall not separate youth from SYTF Manual Section 411 – Classification and the general population or assign youth to a single Assignment of Youth 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, SYTF Manual Section 411 – Classification and transgender, questioning or intersex identification or Assignment of Youth status as an indicator of likelihood of being sexually ☒ ☐ ☐ abusive. 1352.5 TRANSGENDER AND INTERSEX YOUTH. SYTF Manual Section 630 – Supervision of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, The facility administrator shall develop written policies Questioning and Intersex (LGBTQI) Youth and procedures ensuring respectful and equitable treatment of transgender and intersex youth. One transgender youth was noted to have The policies shall provide that: ☒ ☐ ☐ been housed in BJN-SYTF. The young person was interviewed while housed at another facility and reported their stay to be without any issues or concerns. (a) Facility staff shall respect every youth’s gender SYTF Manual Section 630 – Supervision of identity and shall refer to the youth by the youth’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, preferred name and gender pronoun, regardless of the Questioning and Intersex (LGBTQI) Youth youth’s legal name. Facilities may prohibit the use of gang or slang names or names that otherwise ☒ ☐ ☐ compromise facility operations as determined by the facility manager or designee, and shall document any decision made on this basis. (b) Facility staff shall permit youth to dress and present SYTF Manual Section 630 – Supervision of themselves in a manner consistent with their gender Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, identity and shall provide youth with the institution’s Questioning and Intersex (LGBTQI) Youth ☒ ☐ ☐ clothing and undergarments consistent with their gender identity. (c) Facility staff shall house youth in the unit or room that SYTF Manual Section 630 – Supervision of best meets their individual needs and promotes their Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, safety and well-being. Staff may not automatically house Questioning and Intersex (LGBTQI) Youth youth according to their external anatomy and shall document the reasons for any decision to house youth Youth were searched by their preferred ☒ ☐ ☐ in a unit that does not match their gender identity. In gendered staff and were housed in the medical making a housing decision, staff shall consider the observation unit pending an MDT. Youth were youth’s preferences, as well as any recommendations transported to Dorothy Kirby Center to be from the youth’s health or behavioral health provider. housed with the SYTF girls. (d) Facility administrators shall ensure that transgender SYTF Manual Section 630 – Supervision of and intersex youth have access to medical and Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, behavioral health providers qualified to provide care and ☒ ☐ ☐ Questioning and Intersex (LGBTQI) Youth treatment to transgender and intersex youth. 7205 Los Angeles SYTF Barry J. Nidorf Facility PRO 23-24 Page 21 of 52 A453 JUV PRO eff. 07.01.24 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (e) Consistent with the facility’s reasonable and SYTF Manual Section 630 – Supervision of necessary security considerations and physical plant, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, facility staff shall make every effort to ensure the safety Questioning and Intersex (LGBTQI) Youth 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 SYTF Manual Section 630 – Supervision of youth for the purpose of determining the youth’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, anatomical sex. Whenever feasible, the facility shall Questioning and Intersex (LGBTQI) Youth ☒ ☐ ☐ respect the youth’s preference regarding the gender of the staff member who conducts any search of the youth. 1353 ORIENTATION SYTF Manual Section 415 – Orientation Process The facility administrator shall develop and implement written policies and procedures to orient a youth prior to All youth are orientated at intake/admission placement in a living area. Both written and verbal prior to placement into a living unit. We information shall be provided and supplemented with ☒ ☐ ☐ provided technical assistance in some areas video orientation if feasible. Provision shall be made to of written orientation materials with provide accessible orientation information to all detained suggestions for enhancements. youth including those with disabilities, limited literacy, or English language learners. Orientation shall include information that addresses: (a) facility rules including contraband and searches and SYTF Manual Section 415 – Orientation disciplinary procedures; ☒ ☐ ☐ Process (b) facility’s system of positive behavior interventions SYTF Manual Section 415 – Orientation and supports, including behavior expectations, Process 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 SYTF Manual Section 415 – Orientation policy prohibiting sexual abuse and sexual harassment Process and how to report incidents or suspicions of sexual ☒ ☐ ☐ abuse or sexual harassment; (d) identification of key staff and their roles; SYTF Manual Section 415 – Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ Process (e) the existence of the grievance procedure, the steps SYTF Manual Section 415 – Orientation that must be taken to use it, the youth’s right to be free Process 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 SYTF Manual Section 415 – Orientation process; ☒ ☐ ☐ Process (g) access to routine and emergency health and mental SYTF Manual Section 415 – Orientation health care; ☒ ☐ ☐ Process (h) access to education, religious services, and SYTF Manual Section 415 – Orientation recreational activities; ☒ ☐ ☐ Process SYTF Manual Section 415 – Orientation (i) housing assignments; ☒ ☐ ☐ Process (j) opportunity for personal hygiene and daily showers SYTF Manual Section 415 – Orientation including the availability of personal care items ☒ ☐ ☐ Process (k) rules and access to correspondence, visits and SYTF Manual Section 415 – Orientation telephone use; ☒ ☐ ☐ Process 7205 Los Angeles SYTF Barry J. Nidorf Facility PRO 23-24 Page 22 of 52 A453 JUV PRO eff. 07.01.24 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (l) availability of reading materials, programming, and SYTF Manual Section 415 – Orientation other activities; ☒ ☐ ☐ Process (m) facility policies on the use of force, use of restraints, SYTF Manual Section 415 – Orientation chemical agents and room confinement; ☒ ☐ ☐ Process SYTF Manual Section 415 – Orientation (n) immigration legal services; ☒ ☐ ☐ Process SYTF Manual Section 415 – Orientation (o) emergencies including evacuation procedures; ☒ ☐ ☐ Process (p) non-discrimination policy and the right to be free from SYTF Manual Section 415 – Orientation physical, verbal or sexual abuse and harassment by Process ☒ ☐ ☐ other youth and staff; (q) availability of services and programs in a language SYTF Manual Section 415 – Orientation other than English if appropriate; Process Agency staff and administration noted there ☒ ☐ ☐ are bilingual staff on duty most shifts. For those shifts where bilingual staff are not present, the agency has a contract with an interpretation service. (r) the process for requesting different housing, SYTF Manual Section 415 – Orientation education, programming and work assignments; ☒ ☐ ☐ Process (s) a process for which parents/guardians receive Intake staff and facility staff can provide information regarding the youth’s stay in the facility that information as requested. There is also a at a minimum includes answers to frequently asked parent handbook specific to the Secure Youth ☒ ☐ ☐ questions and provides contact information for the Treatment Facility available online. facility, medical, school and mental health; and, (t) a process by which youth may request access to Title SYTF Manual Section 415 – Orientation 15 Minimum Standards for Juvenile Facilities. ☒ ☐ ☐ Process 1354 SEPARATION SYTF Manual Section 1301 – Separation The facility administrator shall develop and implement Nine days of self-separations and mental written policies and procedures that address: health referrals were provided for review. Staff noted the reasons for the separations and completed mental health referrals. We also reviewed safety checks in guard one for youth with time in room to determine ☒ ☐ ☐ purpose in room to ensure documentation was completed. The documentation was mostly consistent and available. We found some inconsistencies that were discussed with administration for review and to address via quality assurance moving forward. (a) separation of youth for reasons that include, but are SYTF Manual Section 1301 – Separation not be limited to, medical and mental health conditions, assaultive behavior, disciplinary consequences and ☒ ☐ ☐ protective custody. (b) consideration of positive youth development and SYTF Manual Section 1301 – Separation trauma-informed care. ☒ ☐ ☐ 7205 Los Angeles SYTF Barry J. Nidorf Facility PRO 23-24 Page 23 of 52 A453 JUV PRO eff. 07.01.24 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (c) separated youth shall not be denied normal privileges SYTF Manual Section 1301 – Separation available at the facility, except when necessary to ☒ ☐ ☐ accomplish the objective of separation. (d) when the objective of the separation is discipline, SYTF Manual Section 1301 – Separation Title 15 Section 1390 shall apply. ☒ ☐ ☐ (e) when separation results in room confinement, the SYTF Manual Section 1301 – 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 SYTF Manual Section 1307 – HOPE Center separated youth to determine if separation remains Daily Audit Report ☒ ☐ ☐ necessary. 1354.5 ROOM CONFINEMENT SYTF Manual Section 1304 – Room Confinement (a) The facility administrator shall develop and Us implement written policies and procedures addressing the confinement of youth in their room that are consistent Room confinement documentation was with Welfare and Institutions Code Section 208.3. The provided for our review. Our review found placement of a youth in room confinement shall be some documentation noting entire units being accomplished in accordance with the following placed on room confinement due to issues guidelines: such as “racial tension,” and an emergency suspension of standards was noted to justify placement in violation of 1354.5. This is an improper use of an emergency suspension of standards under section 1311, because the issues cited for confinement do not meet the ☐ ☒ ☐ definition of “emergency” in section 1302, Definitions, i.e., a significant disruption of normal facility procedure, policy or operation caused by civil disorder, single incident of mass arrest of youth or natural disasters such as flood, fire or earthquake; and which requires immediate action to avert death or injury and to maintain security. We also note that the facts described also do not meet the exception under section 1354.5(b)(8) as an “extraordinary emergency circumstance that requires a significant departure from normal institutional operations.” (1) Room confinement shall not be used before other, SYTF Manual Section 1304 – Room less restrictive, options have been attempted and 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 SYTF Manual Section 1304 – Room purposes of punishment, coercion, convenience, or Confinement ☐ ☒ ☐ retaliation by staff. (3) Room confinement shall not be used to the extent SYTF Manual Section 1304 – Room that it compromises the mental and physical health of Confinement ☐ ☒ ☐ the youth. 7205 Los Angeles SYTF Barry J. Nidorf Facility PRO 23-24 Page 24 of 52 A453 JUV PRO eff. 07.01.24 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (b) A youth may be held up to four hours in room SYTF Manual Section 1304 – 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: SYTF Manual Section 1304 – Room (1) Return the youth to general population. ☐ ☒ ☐ Confinement SYTF Manual Section 1304 – Room (2) Consult with mental health or medical staff. ☐ ☒ ☐ Confinement (3) Develop an individualized plan that includes the SYTF Manual Section 1304 – 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 SYTF Manual Section 1304 – 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 youth was first placed in room confinement, and when he or she is eventually released from room confinement. (B) Develop an individualized plan that includes SYTF Manual Section 1304 – Room the goals and objectives to be met in order to Confinement ☐ ☒ ☐ integrate the youth to general population. (C) Obtain documented authorization by the SYTF Manual Section 1304 – Room facility superintendent or his or her designee Confinement ☐ ☒ ☐ every four hours thereafter. (5) This section is not intended to limit the use of SYTF Manual Section 1304 – 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 SYTF Manual Section 1304 – Room court holding facilities or adult facilities. ☒ ☐ ☐ Confinement (7) Nothing in this section shall be construed to SYTF Manual Section 1304 – Room conflict with any law providing greater or additional Confinement ☒ ☐ ☐ protections to youth. (8) This section does not apply during an SYTF Manual Section 1304 – 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. 7205 Los Angeles SYTF Barry J. Nidorf Facility PRO 23-24 Page 25 of 52 A453 JUV PRO eff. 07.01.24 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (9) This section does not apply when a youth is SYTF Manual Section 1304 – 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 SYTF Manual Section 412 – Individual Rehabilitative Plan The facility administrator shall develop and implement ☒ ☐ ☐ written policies and procedures for assessment and case planning. (a) Assessment: SYTF Manual Section 412 – Individual The assessment is based on information collected Rehabilitative Plan during the admission process with periodic review, which includes the youth's risk factors, needs and strengths All assessments viewed were completed including, but not limited to, identification of substance ☒ ☐ ☐ timely. Assessments include a 27-point abuse history, educational, vocational, counseling, assessment that includes all regulatory behavioral health, consideration of known history of requirements. trauma, and family strengths and needs. (b) Institutional Case Plan: SYTF Manual Section 412 – Individual (1) A case plan shall be developed for each youth Rehabilitative Plan held for at least 30 days or more and created within 40 days of admission. ☒ ☐ ☐ The institutional case plan is known as the Individual Rehabilitational Plan. These plans have been completed timely. (2) The institutional plan shall include, but not be SYTF Manual Section 412 – Individual limited to, written documentation that provides: Rehabilitative Plan (A) objectives and time frame for the resolution of problems identified in the assessment; The Individual Rehabilitational Plans are comprehensive and include all goals and ☒ ☐ ☐ objectives and expectations for the young person. The plan is completed with a certain timeline of commitment and set before the court date for approval by the court. (B) a plan for meeting the objectives that includes SYTF Manual Section 412 – Individual a description of program resources needed and Rehabilitative Plan individuals responsible for assuring that the plan is implemented; ☒ ☐ ☐ The youth must also have an initial MDT completed to ensure all partners agree on the plan in order to support the youth. (3) periodic evaluation of progress towards meeting SYTF Manual Section 412 – Individual the objectives, including periodic review and Rehabilitative Plan discussion of the plan with the youth; Weekly documentation is to be completed. ☒ ☐ ☐ Technical assistance provided and suggestions provided for documentation of weekly case notes. 7205 Los Angeles SYTF Barry J. Nidorf Facility PRO 23-24 Page 26 of 52 A453 JUV PRO eff. 07.01.24 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (4) a transition plan, the contents of which shall be SYTF Manual Section 412 – Individual subject to existing resources, shall be developed for Rehabilitative Plan post dispositional youth in accordance with Section 1351; and, Youth are generally stepping down to CVK or ☒ ☐ ☐ to other step-down facilities in the community. Documentation was available when transition was known in advance. (5) in as much as possible and if appropriate, the SYTF Manual Section 412 – Individual plan, including the transition plan, shall be developed Rehabilitative Plan with input from the family, supportive adults, youth, ☒ ☐ ☐ and Regional Center for the Developmentally Transition plans will include supportive adults Disabled. if involved in the transition plan. 1356 COUNSELING AND CASEWORK SERVICES SYTF Manual Section 207 – General Staff Responsibilities The facility administrator shall develop and implement written policies and procedures ensuring the availability of appropriate counseling and casework services for all ☒ ☐ ☐ youth. Policies and procedures shall ensure: (a) youth will receive assistance with needs or concerns that may arise; (b) youth will receive assistance in requesting contact SYTF Manual Section 207 – General Staff with parents, other supportive adults, attorney, clergy, Responsibilities probation officer, or other public official; and, Youth are assigned case workers who meet ☒ ☐ ☐ with them weekly and are assigned internal casework duties. Unit staff also address their general needs as needed. (c) youth will be provided access to available resources SYTF Manual Section 207 – General Staff to meet the youth’s needs. ☒ ☐ ☐ Responsibilities 1357 USE OF FORCE SYTF Manual Section 1001 – Introduction – Physical Interventions The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop and implement written policies and procedures for the use of force, which may include chemical agents. Force shall never ☒ ☐ ☐ be applied as punishment, discipline, retaliation or treatment. (a) At a minimum, each facility shall develop policies and procedures which: (1) restricts the use of force to that which is deemed SYTF Manual Section 1003 – Objectively reasonable and necessary, as defined in Section 1302 Reasonable Determinations to ensure the safety and security of youth, staff, others ☒ ☐ ☐ and the facility. (2) outline the force options available to staff including SYTF Manual Section 1004 – Prevention and both physical and non-physical options and define De-Escalation and Section 1005 – Physical ☒ ☐ ☐ when those force options are appropriate. Interventions (3) describe force options or techniques that are SYTF Manual Section 1005 – Physical expressly prohibited by the facility. ☒ ☐ ☐ Interventions (4) describe the requirements of staff to report any SYTF Manual Section 1005 – Physical inappropriate use of force, and to take affirmative Interventions ☒ ☐ ☐ action to immediately stop it. 7205 Los Angeles SYTF Barry J. Nidorf Facility PRO 23-24 Page 27 of 52 A453 JUV PRO eff. 07.01.24 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (5) define a standardized reporting format that SYTF Manual Sections: includes time period and procedure for documenting and reporting the use of force, including reporting • 1005 – Physical Interventions requirements of management and line staff and • 1008 – Post-Incident Physical procedures for reviewing and tracking use of force Intervention incidents by supervisory and or management staff, • 1009 – Quality Assurance ☒ ☐ ☐ which include procedures for debriefing a particular incident with staff and/or youth for the purposes of training as well as mitigating the effects of trauma that may have been experienced by staff and /or the youth involved. (6) Include an administrative review and a system for SYTF Manual Section 1009 – Quality investigating unreasonable use of force. ☒ ☐ ☐ Assurance (7) define the role, notification, and follow-up SYTF Manual Sections: procedures required after use of force incidents for medical, mental health staff and parents or legal • 1008 – Post-Incident Physical guardians. ☒ ☐ ☐ Intervention • 1010 – Notifications (8) describe the limitations of use of force on pregnant SYTF Manual Section 1003 – Objectively youth in accordance with Penal Code Section 6030(f) Reasonable Determinations ☒ ☐ ☐ and Welfare and Institutions Code Section 222. (b) Facilities that authorize chemical agents as a force SYTF Manual Section 1006 – Oleoresin option shall include policies and procedures that: Capsicum (OC) Spray (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. (2) mandate that chemical agents only be used when SYTF Manual Section 1006 – Oleoresin there is an imminent threat to the youth’s safety or the Capsicum (OC) Spray safety of others and only when de-escalation efforts ☒ ☐ ☐ have been unsuccessful or are not reasonably possible. (3) outline the facility’s approved methods and SYTF Manual Section 1006 – Oleoresin timelines for decontamination from chemical agents. Capsicum (OC) Spray This shall include that youth who have been exposed to chemical agents shall not be left unattended until Policy identifies a decontamination process. that youth is fully decontaminated or is no longer However, we noted in some reports, suffering the effects of the chemical agent. information is not consistently noted to identify the method in which youth are decontaminated other than with water and that they are given the opportunity. Technical ☒ ☐ ☐ assistance is provided to ensure reports are documented in a more thorough manner. Facility administration is also working on a new use of force format and are said to be working with an outside consultant to be doing so. We will continue to follow this information in the coming cycle to ensure this inconsistency improves. 7205 Los Angeles SYTF Barry J. Nidorf Facility PRO 23-24 Page 28 of 52 A453 JUV PRO eff. 07.01.24 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (4) define the role, notification, and follow-up SYTF Manual Section 1006 – Oleoresin procedures required after use of force incidents Capsicum (OC) Spray and Section 1010 - involving chemical agents for medical, mental health ☒ ☐ ☐ Notifications staff and parents or legal guardians. (5) provide for the documentation of each incident of SYTF Manual Section 1006 – Oleoresin use of chemical agents, including the reasons for Capsicum (OC) Spray – Page 1000-33 under which it was used, efforts to de-escalate prior to use, Section Mandatory Reporting Requirements youth and staff involved, the date, time and location through Page 1000-34 ☒ ☐ ☐ 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 SYTF Manual Section 1002 – Training require that agencies provide initial and regular training Requirements 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 SYTF Manual Section 1002 – Training application. Requirements ☒ ☐ ☐ (3) signs or symptoms that should result in immediate SYTF Manual Section 1002 – Training referral to medical or behavioral health. Requirements ☒ ☐ ☐ (4) instruction on the Constitutional Limitations of Use SYTF Manual Section 1002 – Training of Force. Requirements ☒ ☐ ☐ (5) physical training force options that may require SYTF Manual Section 1002 – Training the use of perishable skills. Requirements ☒ ☐ ☐ (6) timelines the facility uses to define regular SYTF Manual Section 1002 – Training training. Requirements ☒ ☐ ☐ 1358 USE OF PHYSICAL RESTRAINTS SYTF Manual Section 1001 – Introduction – Physical Interventions and Section 1007 – The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Restraints responsible physician and mental health director, shall develop and implement written policies and procedures ☐ ☐ ☒ Letter dated September 18, 2024. No use of for the use of restraint devices. Restraint devices include Physical Restraints pursuant to this section. any devices which immobilize a youth's extremities and/or prevent the youth from being ambulatory. Physical restraints may be used only for those youth who SYTF Manual Section 1007 – Restraints 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. Physical restraints should be utilized only when it appears less restrictive alternatives would be ineffective in controlling the youth’s behavior. 7205 Los Angeles SYTF Barry J. Nidorf Facility PRO 23-24 Page 29 of 52 A453 JUV PRO eff. 07.01.24 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS In no case shall restraints be used as punishment or SYTF Manual Section 1007 – Restraints discipline, or as a substitute for treatment. The use of 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 SYTF Manual Section 1007 – Restraints handcuffs, shackles or other restraint devices when used 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 SYTF Manual Section 1007 – Restraints of the facility manager or designee. The facility manager 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 SYTF Manual Section 1007 – Restraints 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 SYTF Manual Section 1007 – Restraints possible, but in no case longer than four hours from the time of placement, to assess the need for mental health ☐ ☐ ☒ treatment. Continuous direct visual supervision shall be conducted SYTF Manual Section 1007 – Restraints to ensure that the restraints are properly employed, and 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 SYTF Manual Section 1007 – Restraints procedures shall address: (a) documentation of the circumstances leading to an ☐ ☐ ☒ application of restraints. (b) known medical conditions that would contraindicate SYTF Manual Section 1007 – Restraints certain restraint devices and/or techniques. ☐ ☐ ☒ (c) acceptable restraint devices. SYTF Manual Section 1007 – Restraints ☐ ☐ ☒ (d) signs or symptoms which should result in immediate SYTF Manual Section 1007 – Restraints medical/mental health referral. ☐ ☐ ☒ (e) availability of cardiopulmonary resuscitation SYTF Manual Section 1007 – Restraints and equipment. Section 516– Use of Cardiopulmonary ☐ ☐ ☒ Resuscitation (CPR) Equipment and First Aid (f) protective housing of restrained youth. While in SYTF Manual Section 1007 – Restraints restraint devices, all youth shall be housed alone or in a specified housing area for restrained youth which makes ☐ ☐ ☒ provision to protect the youth from abuse. 7205 Los Angeles SYTF Barry J. Nidorf Facility PRO 23-24 Page 30 of 52 A453 JUV PRO eff. 07.01.24 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (g) provision for hydration and sanitation needs. SYTF Manual Section 1007 – Restraints ☐ ☐ ☒ (h) exercising of extremities. SYTF Manual Section 1007 – Restraints ☐ ☐ ☒ 1358.5 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES FOR SYTF Manual Policy Section 809 – The Use of MOVEMENT AND TRANSPORTATION WITHIN Mechanical Restraints for Movement and THE FACILITY. Transport within the Facility The Facility Administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician and behavioral/mental health director, shall develop and implement written policies ☒ ☐ ☐ and procedures for the use of restraint devices when the purpose is for movement or transportation within the facility that shall include the following: (a) identification of acceptable restraint devices, staff approved to utilize restraint devices and the required training. (b) the circumstances leading to the application of SYTF Manual Policy Section 809 – The Use of restraints must be documented. Mechanical Restraints for Movement and ☒ ☐ ☐ Transport within the Facility (c) an individual assessment of the need to apply SYTF Manual Policy Section 809 – The Use of restraints for movement or transportation that includes Mechanical Restraints for Movement and consideration of less restrictive alternatives, Transport within the Facility consideration of a youth’s known medical or mental ☒ ☐ ☐ health conditions, trauma informed approaches, and a The facility does not routinely use restraints for process for documentation and supervisor review and movement. In the instances in which they did, approval. an assessment was documented. (d) consideration of safety and security of the facility, SYTF Manual Policy Section 809 – The Use of with a clearly defined expectation that restraint devices Mechanical Restraints for Movement and shall not be used for the purposes of discipline or ☒ ☐ ☐ Transport within the Facility retaliation. (e) the use of restraints on pregnant youth is limited in SYTF Manual Policy Section 809 – The Use of accordance with Penal Code Section 6030(f) and Mechanical Restraints for Movement and ☒ ☐ ☐ Welfare and Institutions Code Section 222. Transport within the Facility 1359 SAFETY ROOM PROCEDURES The facility does not have a safety room. (a) The facility administrator, and where applicable, in N/A 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 N/A nutrition and fluids, access to a toilet, and suitable ☐ ☐ ☒ clothing to provide for privacy; (2) provide for approval of the facility manager, or N/A designee, before a youth is placed into a safety room; ☐ ☐ ☒ 7205 Los Angeles SYTF Barry J. Nidorf Facility PRO 23-24 Page 31 of 52 A453 JUV PRO eff. 07.01.24 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (3) provide for continuous direct visual supervision N/A 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 N/A facility manager, or designee, every four hours; ☐ ☐ ☒ (5) provide for immediate medical assessment, N/A where appropriate, or an assessment at the next ☐ ☐ ☒ daily sick call; and, (6) provide a process for documenting the reason for N/A 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 N/A 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 N/A punishment, coercion, convenience, or retaliation by ☐ ☐ ☒ staff. (3) safety room shall not be used to the extent that it N/A compromises the mental and physical health of the ☐ ☐ ☒ youth. (c) A youth may be held up to four hours in the safety N/A 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. N/A ☐ ☐ ☒ (2) consult with mental health or medical staff, N/A ☐ ☐ ☒ (3) develop an individualized plan that includes the N/A goals and objectives to be met in order to reintegrate ☐ ☐ ☒ the youth to general population. (d) If confinement in the safety room must be extended N/A 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 SYTF Manual Section 700 – 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 SYTF Manual Section 701 – Introduction and security of the facility, public, visitors, youth, and ☒ ☐ ☐ staff. All searches were conducted as required. 7205 Los Angeles SYTF Barry J. Nidorf Facility PRO 23-24 Page 32 of 52 A453 JUV PRO eff. 07.01.24 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (b) Searches shall be conducted in a manner that SYTF Manual Section 701 – Introduction preserves the privacy and dignity of the person being searched and shall not be conducted for harassment or Documentation of strip searches was provided as a form of discipline or punishment. for review. Policy directs strip searches to be conducted in a private area and both regulation and policy prohibit cross gender searches. One of the reports reviewed noted the search to have taken place in the hallway next to the supervisor’s office which is not a private area. Technical assistance was provided to designate a private location in each unit in ☒ ☐ ☐ which strip searches are conducted so youth have privacy and that staff members of the opposite gender are not unintentionally viewing the search. We suggested having a policy. We have also addressed this in the past when Special Enforcement Unit conduct searches in the unit restroom with males and females in the unit and youth can be viewed from dayroom windows and through office windows. Again, while female staff may not be intentionally viewing, this would remove the issue. (c) Strip searches and visual or physical body cavity SYTF Manual Sections: searches shall comply with Penal Code Section 4030. • 701 – Introduction • 702 – Types of Searches and ☒ ☐ ☐ Definitions • 708 – Intake Searches • 709 – Completing a Strip Search Authorization Form (d) Physical body cavity searches shall only be SYTF Manual Section 702 – Types of conducted by a medical professional. ☒ ☐ ☐ Searches and Definitions (e) Any youth held after a detention hearing shall only be SYTF Manual Section 703 – Searches of the strip searched with prior approval of a supervisor when Youth Housed in Juvenile Facilities and there is reasonable suspicion based on specific and Section 712 – Strip Search and/or Body Cavity articulable facts to believe that youth is concealing ☒ ☐ ☐ Search Procedures contraband. The reasonable suspicion shall be documented. (f) Searches of transgender and intersex youth shall SYTF Manual Section 706 – Transgender comply with Section 1352.5. ☒ ☐ ☐ Youth Searches (g) Cross-gender pat-down searches and strip searches SYTF Manual Section 705 – Cross Gender are prohibited except in exigent circumstances or when Searches conducted by a medical professional. Such searches ☒ ☐ ☐ must be justified and documented in writing. 7205 Los Angeles SYTF Barry J. Nidorf Facility PRO 23-24 Page 33 of 52 A453 JUV PRO eff. 07.01.24 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1361 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE SYTF Manual Section 1713 – Youth Grievance Procedures The facility administrator shall develop and implement written policies and procedures whereby any youth may Grievance logs for the year and specific facility appeal and have resolved grievances relating to any grievances for August 2024 (39) and condition of confinement, including but not limited to September 2024 (eight and one appeal) were health care services, classification decisions, program ☒ ☐ ☐ provided for review. participation, telephone, mail or visiting procedures, food, clothing, bedding, mistreatment, harassment or violations of the nondiscrimination policy. There shall be no time limit on filing grievances. Policies and procedures shall include provisions whereby the facility manager ensures: (a) a grievance form and instructions for registering a SYTF Manual Section 1713 – Youth grievance, which includes provisions for the youth to Grievance Procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ have free access to the form; (b) the youth shall have the option to confidentially file SYTF Manual Section 1713 – Youth the grievance or to deliver the form to any youth Grievance Procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ supervision staff working in the facility; (c) resolution of the grievance at the lowest appropriate SYTF Manual Section 1713 – Youth staff level; ☒ ☐ ☐ Grievance Procedures (d) provision for a prompt review and initial response to SYTF Manual Section 1713 – Youth grievances within three (3) business days, grievances Grievance Procedures that relate to health and safety issues must be addressed immediately; There were some grievances that were found not to be responded to within required timelines. Some grievances were found to not have a date of documentation. We were unable to determine when youth wrote the ☐ ☒ ☐ grievance. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that youth update their grievances to include the date written. Some grievances identified as health and safety related were not immediately addressed. (1) The youth may elect to be present to explain SYTF Manual Section 1713 – Youth his/her version of the grievance to a person not Grievance Procedures directly involved in the circumstances which led to the ☒ ☐ ☐ grievance. (2) Provision for a staff representative approved by SYTF Manual Section 1713 – Youth the facility administrator to assist the youth. ☒ ☐ ☐ Grievance Procedures (e) provision for a written response to the grievance SYTF Manual Section 1713 – Youth which includes the reasons for the decisions; ☒ ☐ ☐ Grievance Procedures (f) a system which provides that any appeal of a SYTF Manual Section 1713 – Youth grievance shall be heard by a person not directly Grievance Procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ involved in the circumstances which led to the grievance; (g) resolution of the grievance must occur within ten (10) SYTF Manual Section 1713 – Youth business days unless circumstances dictate a longer Grievance Procedures time frame. The youth shall be notified of any delay; and, ☐ ☒ ☐ Some grievances were not resolved within the 10 business days. 7205 Los Angeles SYTF Barry J. Nidorf Facility PRO 23-24 Page 34 of 52 A453 JUV PRO eff. 07.01.24 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (h) the policy shall provide multiple internal and external SYTF Manual Section 1713 – Youth methods to report sexual abuse and sexual harassment. ☒ ☐ ☐ Grievance Procedures Whether or not associated with a grievance, concerns of SYTF Manual Section 1713 – Youth parents, guardians, staff or other parties shall be Grievance Procedures addressed and documented in accordance with written ☒ ☐ ☐ policies and procedures within a specified timeframe. 1362 REPORTING OF INCIDENTS SYTF Manual Sections: A written report of all incidents which result in physical • 1008 – Post-Incident Physical harm, use of force, serious threat of physical harm, or Intervention death of an employee, youth or other person(s) shall be • 1907 – Special Incident Report (SIR) maintained. Such written record shall be prepared by the Form staff and submitted to the facility manager by the end of • 1909 – Detention Observation Report the shift, unless additional time is necessary and ☒ ☐ ☐ (DOR) Form/Court Report authorized by the facility manager or designee. • 1911 – Preliminary and Follow Up Incident Notification (PIN and FPIN Procedures) All documents provided for review were prepared timely. 1363 USE OF REASONABLE FORCE TO COLLECT SYTF Manual Section 308 – Juvenile DNA SPECIMENS, SAMPLES, IMPRESSIONS Collection of DNA Samples (a) Pursuant to Penal Code Section 298.1 authorized There has been no use of force for the law enforcement, custodial, or corrections personnel collection of DNA at the BJN SYTF. including peace officers, may employ reasonable force to collect blood specimens, saliva samples, and thumb 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 SYTF Manual Section 308 – Juvenile efforts to secure voluntary compliance. Efforts to Collection of DNA Samples secure voluntary compliance shall be documented and include an advisement of the legal obligation to ☒ ☐ ☐ provide the requisite specimen, sample or impression and the consequences of refusal. (b) The force shall not be used without the prior written SYTF Manual Section 308 – Juvenile authorization of the supervising officer on duty. The Collection of DNA Samples authorization shall include information that reflects the ☒ ☐ ☐ fact that the offender was asked to provide the requisite specimen, sample, or impression and refused. 7205 Los Angeles SYTF Barry J. Nidorf Facility PRO 23-24 Page 35 of 52 A453 JUV PRO eff. 07.01.24 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (1) If the use of reasonable force includes a cell SYTF Manual Section 308 – Juvenile extraction, the extraction shall be videotaped. Video Collection of DNA Samples shall be directed at the cell extraction event. The videotape shall be retained by the agency for the length of time required by statute. Notwithstanding ☒ ☐ ☐ the use of the video as evidence in a court proceeding, the tape shall be retained administratively. 1370 EDUCATION PROGRAM At the time of inspection, the 2024 annual inspection had not yet been completed. (a) School Programs Facility staff have been noticed to ensure the The County Board of Education shall provide for the education inspection is completed and administration and operation of juvenile court schools in maintained for review at future Title 15 conjunction with the Chief Probation Officer, or designee inspections. Telephone correspondence pursuant to applicable State laws. The school and facility conducted with Dr. Jesus Corral who provided administrators shall develop and implement written policy assurance the education programs will be and procedures to ensure communication and reviewed as required and noted the policy coordination between educators and probation staff. cites remain the same. Culturally responsive and trauma-informed approaches should be applied when providing instruction. Education The principal of Barry J. Nidorf -SYTF is staff should collaborate with the facility administrator to Bridget Whitaker. We met with Ms. Whitaker use technology to facilitate learning and ensure safe onsite. technology practices. The facility administrator shall request an annual review of each required element of the The school utilizes the Road to Success program by the Superintendent of Schools, and a report Academy model to provide a project based, or review checklist on compliance, deficiencies, and rigorous curriculum that is aligned with core corrective action needed to achieve compliance with this standards while meeting the unique needs of section. Such a review, when conducted, cannot be the students. The school year is year-round delegated to the principal or any other staff of any juvenile and is divided into theme units. Discovery, court school site. The Superintendent of Schools shall empowerment, transformation and resilience. conduct this review in conjunction with a qualified outside Beyond the core curriculums, educators agency or individual. Upon receipt of the review, the focus on credit recovery and other interest- ☒ ☐ ☐ facility administrator or designee shall review each item based areas youth may have such as OSHA with the Superintendent of Schools and shall take courses and Work programs. Community whatever corrective action is necessary to address each based organizations also participate in the deficiency and to fully protect the educational interests of educational experiences of the youth through all youth in the facility. the provision of programs such as art therapy, design courses and a visual art program and theater program. The school is in a unique situation as the majority of the students are high school graduates so getting youth to graduation is the goal. Teachers are fully credentialed in the subject matter they teach. There are currently 10 teachers, including special education and general education. There are also para educators, school psychologists, counselors, for wellness and academics and a literacy specialist. The school staff are dedicated to the youth, both their education and their wellbeing. Ms. Whitaker is a hands-on leader who expects this from her staff. Her commitment is clear, her dedication to their 7205 Los Angeles SYTF Barry J. Nidorf Facility PRO 23-24 Page 36 of 52 A453 JUV PRO eff. 07.01.24 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS well-being is evident in the youths’ successes and in the positive environment created. Ms. Whitaker also supports the youth who are on college courses. While LACOE does not provide these courses, they certainly support the youth and their endeavors, which speaks to Ms. Whitaker’s leadership and dedication as noted above. College courses are offered by Probations Educational Services. Youth who are not enrolled in Highschool are generally enrolled in online college. These courses are ongoing and are supported by Probation Educational Services. This same group provides access to certification courses, i.e. Osha and other computer-based certification courses. Probation Educational services continually look for ways to support the youth in their endeavors. (b) Required Elements BP 6011 Instruction, BP0460 Philosophy, The facility school program shall comply with the State Goals, Objectives, and Comprehensive Plans Education Code and County Board of Education policies, BP 005 Philosophy, Goals, Objectives and all applicable federal education statutes and regulations Comprehensive Plans Item 3, 4, 5 and provide for an annual evaluation of the educational program offerings. As stated in the 2009 California Standards for the Teaching Profession, teachers shall ☒ ☐ ☐ establish and maintain learning environments that are physically, emotionally, and intellectually safe. Youth shall be provided a rigorous, quality educational program that responds to the different learning styles and abilities of students and prepares them for high school graduation, career entry, and post-secondary education. All youth shall be treated equally, and the education BP 5145.3 Students program shall be free from discriminatory action. Staff 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 BP 005 Philosophy, Goals, Objectives and Education Code and include, but not be limited to, Comprehensive Plans Item 3, 4, 5 ☒ ☐ ☐ courses required for high school graduation. (2) Information and preparation for the High School AR-6146.2 Equivalency Test as approved by the California Department of Education shall be made available to ☒ ☐ ☐ eligible youth. (3) Youth shall be informed of post-secondary AR-6143 Instruction Item 9 (Grades 7-12) education and vocational opportunities. ☒ ☐ ☐ (4) Administration of the High School Equivalency AR-6146-2 Instruction Ed code 51420 Tests as approved by the California Department of ☒ ☐ ☐ Education, shall be made available when possible. (5) Supplemental instruction shall be afforded to youth AR-6179 Instruction BPP 5149 who do not demonstrate sufficient progress towards ☒ ☐ ☐ grade level standards. 7205 Los Angeles SYTF Barry J. Nidorf Facility PRO 23-24 Page 37 of 52 A453 JUV PRO eff. 07.01.24 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (6) The minimum school day shall be consistent with BP 6112 Instruction State Education Code Requirements for juvenile court schools. The facility administrator, in conjunction with education staff, must ensure that operational procedures do not interfere with the time afforded for ☒ ☐ ☐ the minimum instructional day. Absences, time out of class or educational instruction, both excused and unexcused, shall be documented. (7) Education shall be provided to all youth regardless BP 6122 Instruction Partially Address of classification, housing, security status, disciplinary Requirement AR 5131 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 AR 5144 Students (1) Positive behavior management will be implemented to reduce the need for disciplinary action in the school setting and be integrated into the facility's ☒ ☐ ☐ overall behavioral management plan and security system. (2) School staff shall be advised of administrative BP 5021 Students CF 6020 decisions made by probation staff that may affect the ☒ ☐ ☐ educational programming of students. (3) Except as otherwise provided by the State BP 5144.1 Students: 5144.2- suspension and Education Code, expulsion/suspension from school Expulsion/due Process (Students with shall be imposed only when other means of correction Disabilities) fails to bring about proper conduct. School staff shall follow the appropriate due process safeguards as set forth in the State Education Code including the rights ☒ ☐ ☐ of students with special needs. School staff shall document the other means of correction used prior to imposing expulsion/ suspension if an expulsion/suspension is ultimately imposed. (4) The facility administrator, in conjunction with BP 5144 education staff will develop policies and procedures that address the rights of any student who has ☒ ☐ ☐ continuing difficulty completing a school day. (d) Provisions for Special Populations BP 0430 Philosophy, goals, Objectives and (1) State and federal laws and regulations shall be Comprehensive Plans 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 BP 6174 Instruction afforded an educational program that addresses their language needs pursuant to all applicable state and ☒ ☐ ☐ federal laws and regulations governing programs for EL students. 7205 Los Angeles SYTF Barry J. Nidorf Facility PRO 23-24 Page 38 of 52 A453 JUV PRO eff. 07.01.24 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (e) Educational Screening and Admission BP 6162.5 Instruction Partially Answers (1) Youth shall be interviewed after admittance and a Requirement record maintained that documents a youth's ☒ ☐ ☐ educational history, including but not limited to: (A) School progress/school history; BP 6162.5 Instruction ☒ ☐ ☐ (B) Home Language Survey and the results of the AR 6174 Instruction State Test used for English language proficiency; ☒ ☐ ☐ (C) Needs and services of special populations as BP 6162.Instruction defined by the State Education Code, including but ☒ ☐ ☐ not limited to, students with special needs. (D) Discipline problems. BP 5131 Students ☒ ☐ ☐ (2) Youth will be immediately enrolled in school. BP 6162.5 Instruction Educational staff shall conduct an assessment to determine the youth's general academic functioning ☒ ☐ ☐ levels to enable placement in core curriculum courses. (3) After admission to the facility, a preliminary BP 6162.5 Instruction education plan shall be developed for each youth ☒ ☐ ☐ within five school days. (4) Upon enrollment, education staff shall comply with AR5125 Students the State Education Code and request the youth's 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 AR 5125 Students (1) The complete facility educational record of the youth shall be forwarded to the next educational ☒ ☐ ☐ placement in accordance with the State Education Code. (2) The County Superintendent of Schools shall BP 5121 Students provide appropriate credit (full or partial) for course work completed while in juvenile court school in ☒ ☐ ☐ accordance with the State Education Code. (g) Transition and Re-Entry Planning AR 6159 Instruction (1) The Superintendent of Schools and the Chief Probation Officer or designee, shall develop policies and procedures to meet the transition needs of youth, including the development of an education transition ☒ ☐ ☐ plan, in accordance with the State Education Code and in alignment with Title 15, Minimum Standards for Juvenile Facilities, Section 1355. (h) Post-Secondary Education Opportunities BP 6143 Instruction and BP 6163.4 Student (1) The school and facility administrator should, Use of Technology whenever possible, collaborate with local post- secondary education providers to facilitate access to ☒ ☐ ☐ educational and vocational opportunities for youth that considers the use of technology to implement these programs. 7205 Los Angeles SYTF Barry J. Nidorf Facility PRO 23-24 Page 39 of 52 A453 JUV PRO eff. 07.01.24 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1371 PROGRAMS, RECREATION, AND EXERCISE. SYTF Manual Sections 621 – Programs and 622 – Recreation and Exercise The facility administrator shall develop and implement written policies and procedures for programs, recreation, ☒ ☐ ☐ Program Recreation and Exercise Logs and exercise for all youth. The intent is to minimize the provided for review from 8/25/24-8/31/24. amount of time youth are in their rooms or their bed area. Juvenile facilities shall provide the opportunity for SYTF Manual Sections 621 – Programs and programs, recreation, and exercise a minimum of three 622 – Recreation and 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 SYTF Manual Sections 621 – Programs and exercise may be suspended only upon a written finding 622 – Recreation and 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 SYTF Manual Sections 621 – Programs and be posted in the living units. ☒ ☐ ☐ 622 – Recreation and Exercise There will be a written annual review of the programs, SYTF Manual Sections 621 – Programs and recreation, and exercise by the responsible agency to 622 – Recreation and Exercise ensure content offered is current, consistent, and ☒ ☐ ☐ relevant to the population. 7205 Los Angeles SYTF Barry J. Nidorf Facility PRO 23-24 Page 40 of 52 A453 JUV PRO eff. 07.01.24 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (a) Programs. All youth shall be provided with the SYTF Manual Section 621 – Programs opportunity for at least one hour of daily programming to include, but not be limited to, trauma focused, cognitive, We noted many refusals and when discussed evidence-based, best practice interventions that are with youths as to why, it was noted they want culturally relevant and linguistically appropriate, or pro- to see more new and innovative programming, social interventions and activities designed to reduce so they refuse to participate in the offerings recidivism. These programs should be based on the currently available to them. youth’s individual needs as required by Sections 1355 and 1356. Such programs may be provided under the When asked about this concern, Program direction of the Chief Probation Officer or the County Manager Newble noted, there are several new Office of Education and can be administered by county programs and activities coming on board in the partners such as mental health agencies, community new year in January 2025, which she based organizations, faith-based organizations or proceeded to discuss with us. Probation staff. Programs may include but are not limited to: We look forward to returning again, once these (1) Cognitive Behavior Interventions; new programs are implemented for the youth (2) Management of Stress and Trauma; to participate in and enjoy. ☒ ☐ ☐ (3) Anger Management; (4) Conflict Resolution; We found programs are being offered and (5) Juvenile Justice System; most youth are participating. (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 SYTF Manual Section 622 – Recreation and for at least one hour of daily access to unscheduled Exercise activities such as leisure reading, letter writing, and entertainment. Activities shall be supervised and include We found no change to recreational line up. orientation and may include coaching of youth. Facility management continues to work towards getting new activities. We agreed we ☒ ☐ ☐ will follow up in the new year with these areas as well as they should be addressed. Contracts are in the works for Direct TV, and we have been told units are making changes to dayrooms for libraries and other activities. (c) Exercise. All youth shall be provided with the SYTF Manual Section 622 – Recreation and opportunity for at least one hour of large muscle activity Exercise each day. ☒ ☐ ☐ Youth are going outside for outdoor exercise. The administrator/manager may suspend, for a period not SYTF Manual Sections 621 – Programs and to exceed 24 hours, access to recreation and programs. 622 – Recreation and Exercise The administrator/manager shall document the reasons ☒ ☐ ☐ why suspension of recreation and programs occurs. 7205 Los Angeles SYTF Barry J. Nidorf Facility PRO 23-24 Page 41 of 52 A453 JUV PRO eff. 07.01.24 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1372 RELIGIOUS PROGRAM SYTF Manual Section 1803 – Religious Services The facility administrator shall provide access to religious services and/or religious counseling at least once each Youth have access to both catholic and week. Attendance shall be voluntary. A youth shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ protestant services. allowed to participate in an activity outside of their room if he/she elects not to participate in religious programs. Religious diets can be requested. Religious programs shall provide for: SYTF Manual Section 1803 – Religious Services (a) opportunity for religious services and practices; ☒ ☐ ☐ Youth may ask for religious articles, bibles etc. SYTF Manual Section 1803 – Religious Services (b) availability of clergy; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ They have access to protestant and catholic clergy. Other religions are available upon request. SYTF Manual Section 1803 – Religious Services (c) availability of religious diets. ☒ ☐ ☐ Religious diets may be requested. 1373 WORK PROGRAM SYTF Manual Section 504 – Housekeeping The facility administrator shall develop policies and The current work program offered at the BJN procedures regarding the fair and consistent assignment SYTF is the Department of Rehabilitation. of youth to work programs. Work assigned to a youth shall Employment, Independence and Equality. be meaningful, constructive and related to vocational training or increasing a youth's sense of responsibility. ☒ ☐ ☐ Youth have access to work programs through Work programs shall not be imposed as a disciplinary Educational Services. Currently, two youths measure have checks to cash and will be getting bank accounts this week along with other youth who are participating in the financial literacy program. 7205 Los Angeles SYTF Barry J. Nidorf Facility PRO 23-24 Page 42 of 52 A453 JUV PRO eff. 07.01.24 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1374 VISITING SYTF Manual Section 304 – Visiting The facility administrator shall develop and implement Visiting occurs for parents, guardians and written policies and procedures for visiting, that include children of youth. Regular visiting days for provisions for special visits. Youth shall be allowed to parents and guardians are scheduled for receive visits by parents, guardians or persons standing Saturday and Sunday from 1:00 PM to 4:00 in loco parentis, and children of youth. Other family PM. Several visiting days have been observed members, such as grandparents and siblings, and to ensure consistency with time and visiting supportive adults, may be allowed to visit with the procedures. approval of the facility administrator or designee, and in conjunction with the youth’s case plan or in the best Four parents were interviewed after visiting on interest of the youth. ☒ ☐ ☐ Sunday, September 22, 2024, regarding their experiences. All were satisfied and reported a positive experience overall over the course of their time at BJN SYTF. They noted they receive the full two hours, that staff are friendly, organized, polite and respectful. Baby visits are scheduled separately, and youth must be on the birth certificate of their child. There have been exceptions made after some investigation occurred. All visits shall occur at reasonable times, subject only to SYTF Manual Section 304 – 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 SYTF Manual Section 304 – Visiting per week. Visits may be supervised, but conversations shall not be monitored unless there is a security or safety ☒ ☐ ☐ need. Provisions for special visits, in addition to the two-hour SYTF Manual Section 304 – Visiting minimum and/or outside of the regular visiting hours, shall be accommodated as necessary and within the discretion Special visits are approved with court orders of the facility administrator or designee. Family therapy and are supervised by the unit supervisor. and professional visits shall be accommodated outside ☒ ☐ ☐ the provisions of this regulation. Facilities may provide visitation opportunities outside of normal visiting hours to accommodate special visits. The facility may provide access to technology as an SYTF Manual Section 304 – Visiting alternative, but not as a replacement, to in-person visiting. Facetime calls are being used in all units for ☒ ☐ ☐ youth to remain in contact with family members. 7205 Los Angeles SYTF Barry J. Nidorf Facility PRO 23-24 Page 43 of 52 A453 JUV PRO eff. 07.01.24 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1375 CORRESPONDENCE SYTF Manual Section 510 The facility administrator shall develop and implement Youth have access to letter writing at any time. written policies and procedures for correspondence which ☒ ☐ ☐ They can send as many letters as they wish to provide that: without limitation. (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; SYTF Manual Section 510 ☒ ☐ ☐ All letters are sent postage paid. (c) youth may correspond confidentially with state and SYTF Manual Section 510 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 SYTF Manual Section 510 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 SYTF Manual Section 511 – Telephone Access The administrator of each juvenile facility shall develop and implement written policies and procedures to provide Policy requires a minimum of one phone call a youth with access to telephone communications. ☒ ☐ ☐ week which is made on the office staff phone. Youth also have daily access to dayroom phones during recreation time. Facetime calls are also available generally once a week. 1377 ACCESS TO LEGAL SERVICES SYTF Manual Section 512 – 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; SYTF Manual Section 512 – Access to Legal and, Services Youth visit with their attorneys in the visiting ☒ ☐ ☐ center. BJN SYTF is also accessible to video conferencing. Youth can contact their attorney at any time. (c) unlimited postage free, legal correspondence and SYTF Manual Section 512 – Access to Legal cost-free telephone access as appropriate. Services ☒ ☐ ☐ Youth can write letters to their attorney at any time. 7205 Los Angeles SYTF Barry J. Nidorf Facility PRO 23-24 Page 44 of 52 A453 JUV PRO eff. 07.01.24 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1390 DISCIPLINE SYTF Manual Sections: The facility administrator shall develop and implement • 1100 – Discipline of Youth written policies and procedures for the discipline of youth • 1103 – Discipline Guidelines that shall promote acceptable behavior; including the use • 1104 – Corporal Punishment of positive behavior interventions and supports. Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ shall be imposed at the least restrictive level which promotes the desired behavior and shall not include corporal punishment, group punishment, physical or psychological degradation. Deprivation of the following is not permitted: SYTF Manual Section 1103 – Discipline (a) bed and bedding; ☒ ☐ ☐ Guidelines (b) daily shower, access to drinking fountain, toilet and SYTF Manual Section 1103 – Discipline personal hygiene items, and clean clothing; ☒ ☐ ☐ Guidelines SYTF Manual Section 1103 – Discipline (c) full nutrition; ☒ ☐ ☐ Guidelines SYTF Manual Section 1103 – Discipline (d) contact with parent or attorney; ☒ ☐ ☐ Guidelines SYTF Manual Section 1103 – Discipline (e) exercise; ☒ ☐ ☐ Guidelines SYTF Manual Section 1103 – Discipline (f) medical services and counseling; ☒ ☐ ☐ Guidelines SYTF Manual Section 1103 – Discipline (g) religious services; ☒ ☐ ☐ Guidelines SYTF Manual Section 1103 – Discipline (h) clean and sanitary living conditions; ☒ ☐ ☐ Guidelines SYTF Manual Section 1103 – Discipline (i) the right to send and receive mail; ☒ ☐ ☐ Guidelines SYTF Manual Section 1103 – Discipline (j) education; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ Guidelines SYTF Manual Section 1103 – Discipline (k) rehabilitative programming. ☒ ☐ ☐ Guidelines The facility administrator shall establish rules of conduct SYTF Manual Section 1103 – Discipline and disciplinary penalties to guide the conduct of youth. Guidelines and Section 1106 – Rules and Such rules and penalties shall include both major Regulations violations and minor violations, be stated simply and affirmatively, and be made available to all youth. Provision ☒ ☐ ☐ shall be made to provide accessible information to youth with disabilities, limited English proficiency, or limited literacy. 1391 DISCIPLINE PROCESS SYTF Manual Section 1106 – Rules and Regulations and Section 1107 – Due Process The facility administrator shall develop and implement written policies and procedures for the administration of Sanctions and Appeals documentation discipline which shall include, but not be limited to: ☒ ☐ ☐ reviewed. Technical assistance was provided (a) designation of personnel authorized to impose on the documents, and we will continue to discipline for violation of rules; review to encourage more consistency with process. 7205 Los Angeles SYTF Barry J. Nidorf Facility PRO 23-24 Page 45 of 52 A453 JUV PRO eff. 07.01.24 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (b) prohibiting discipline to be delegated to any youth; SYTF Manual Section 1106 – Rules and ☒ ☐ ☐ Regulations (c) definition of major and minor rule violations and their SYTF Manual Section 1106 – Rules and consequences, and due process requirements; ☒ ☐ ☐ Regulations and Section 1107 – Due Process (d) trauma-informed approaches and positive behavior SYTF Manual Section 1106 – Rules and interventions; ☒ ☐ ☐ Regulations (e) minor rule violations may be handled informally by SYTF Manual Section 1107 – Due Process counseling, advising the youth of expected conduct and Section 1108 – Minor Rule Violations imposing a minor consequence. Discipline shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ accompanied by written documentation and a policy of review and appeal to a supervisor; and, (f) major rule violations and the discipline process shall SYTF Manual Section 1107 – Due Process be documented and require the following: ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) written notice of violation prior to a hearing; (2) accommodations provided to youth with SYTF Manual Section 1107 – Due Process disabilities, limited literacy, and English language ☒ ☐ ☐ learners; (3) hearing by a person who is not a party to the SYTF Manual Section 1107 – Due Process incident; ☒ ☐ ☐ (4) opportunity for the youth to be heard, present SYTF Manual Section 1107 – Due Process evidence and testimony; ☒ ☐ ☐ (5) provision for youth to be assisted by staff in the SYTF Manual Section 1107 – Due Process hearing process; ☒ ☐ ☐ (6) provision for administrative review. SYTF Manual Section 1107 – Due Process ☒ ☐ ☐ (g) violations that result in a removal from camp or N/A commitment program, but not a return to court, will follow ☒ ☐ ☐ the due process provisions in subsection (e) above. 1410 MANAGEMENT OF COMMUNICABLE SYTF Manual Section 1805 – Communicable DISEASES. Diseases The health administrator/responsible physician, in Per the Medical and Mental Health inspection cooperation with the facility administrator and the local conducted by Public Health, all areas were health officer, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ noted as compliant. Per review by BSCC, the procedures to address the identification, treatment, policy was again reviewed in July 2024. control and follow-up management of communicable diseases. The policies and procedures shall address, but not be limited to: SYTF Manual Section 1805 – Communicable (a) Intake health screening procedures; ☒ ☐ ☐ Diseases SYTF Manual Section 1805 – Communicable (b) Identification of relevant symptoms; ☒ ☐ ☐ Diseases SYTF Manual Section 1805 – Communicable (c) Referral for medical evaluation; ☒ ☐ ☐ Diseases SYTF Manual Section 1805 – Communicable (d) Treatment responsibilities during detention; ☒ ☐ ☐ Diseases (e) Coordination with public and private community- SYTF Manual Section 1805 – Communicable based resources for follow-up treatment; ☒ ☐ ☐ Diseases SYTF Manual Section 1805 – Communicable (f) Applicable reporting requirements; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ Diseases 7205 Los Angeles SYTF Barry J. Nidorf Facility PRO 23-24 Page 46 of 52 A453 JUV PRO eff. 07.01.24 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS SYTF Manual Section 1805 – Communicable (g) Strategies for handling disease outbreaks. ☒ ☐ ☐ Diseases The policies and procedures shall be updated as SYTF Manual Section 1805 – Communicable necessary to reflect communicable disease priorities Diseases identified by the local health officer and currently ☒ ☐ ☐ recommended public health interventions. 1433 REQUESTS FOR HEALTH CARE SERVICES SYTF Manual Section 1702 – Access to Care/Request for Services The health administrator, in cooperation with the facility administrator, shall develop policy and procedures to Four sick call slips were reviewed for establish a daily routine for youth to convey requests for timeliness and follow up. All were addressed emergency and non-emergency medical, dental and quickly and referred for care. behavioral/mental health care services. ☒ ☐ ☐ Youth interviewed noted they are seen by medical quickly for issues they report. They noted staff either call the nurse for them or they fill out a medical request and are generally seen either immediately or the next morning. 1480 STANDARD FACILTY CLOTHING ISSUE SYTF Manual Section 403 – Procedures for Newly Admitted Youth The youth’s personal clothing, undergarments and footwear may be substituted for the institutional clothing All youth interviewed had clothing that was and footwear specified in this regulation. The facility has well fitted and was clean. All laundry in the the primary responsibility to provide clothing and laundry facility was clean, organized and footwear. Clothing provisions shall ensure that: ready for distribution. Laundry in the unit laundry room appeared to be clean as well and ☒ ☐ ☐ ready for distribution; however, we noted that not all items were readily available for use. Addressed with both the facility and Services Bureau that staff should have full, open access to provide for the youth’s immediate laundry needs in the units at the time of the actual need. (a) Clothing is clean, reasonably fitted, durable, easily SYTF Manual Section 403 – Procedures for laundered, in good repair, and free of holes and tears. ☒ ☐ ☐ Newly Admitted Youth (b) The standard issue of climatically suitable clothing SYTF Manual Section 403 – Procedures for for youth shall consist of but not be limited to: Newly Admitted Youth ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) Socks and serviceable footwear; SYTF Manual Section 403 – Procedures for (2) Outer garments; ☒ ☐ ☐ Newly Admitted Youth (3) New non-disposable underwear which shall SYTF Manual Section 403 – Procedures for remain with the youth throughout their stay, and; Newly Admitted Youth ☒ ☐ ☐ Youth receive new underwear at intake, but the underwear was not found to be returned daily. (1482) 7205 Los Angeles SYTF Barry J. Nidorf Facility PRO 23-24 Page 47 of 52 A453 JUV PRO eff. 07.01.24 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (4) Undergarments, that are freshly laundered and SYTF Manual Section 403 – Procedures for free of stains, including tee shirts and bras. Newly Admitted Youth ☒ ☐ ☐ We noted all laundry to be returned clean and free from stains. Youth’s clothing looked well kept. (c) Clothing is laundered at the temperature required by SYTF Manual Section 403 – Procedures for local ordinances for the commercial laundries and dried Newly Admitted Youth completely in a mechanical dryer or other laundry method approved by the local health officer. ☐ ☐ ☒ Laundry is being done in a commercial laundry under contract. Laundry is not done in the facility. (d) Suitable clothing is issued to pregnant youth. SYTF Manual Section 403 – Procedures for Newly Admitted Youth ☐ ☐ ☒ Facility is an all-male facility. No females are currently housed at BJN SYTF. 1482 CLOTHING EXCHANGE SYTF Manual Section 504 – Housekeeping The facility administrator shall develop and implement The facility has a scheduled clothing exchange written policies and site-specific procedures for the and process in place. cleaning and scheduled exchange of clothing. Unless work, climatic conditions, or illness necessitates more The exchange schedule was noted to be frequent exchange, outer garments, except for footwear, posted in the units. shall be exchanged at least once each week. Tee shirts, bras, and underwear shall be exchanged daily; youth Upon interviews with youth, they were asked if shall receive their own underwear back at exchange. they received new underwear upon entry and if their own underwear is returned to them. Youths stated they received new underwear upon entry but once it is turned in for laundering, they are then provided with used underwear. ☐ ☒ ☐ We interviewed the laundry personnel regarding the process for the laundering of the clothing. We found the laundry to be very clean and organized. All laundry was sorted into bins based on type of item and is sent out for service and returned. We viewed all underwear to be in one bin unseparated. The facility has both laundry bags and laundry loops but has not formally implemented either. Policy should be written, and staff supervision should be provided for use of the loops if used due to ligature potential if unsupervised. This section is noncompliant. 7205 Los Angeles SYTF Barry J. Nidorf Facility PRO 23-24 Page 48 of 52 A453 JUV PRO eff. 07.01.24 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1484 CONTROL OF VERMIN IN YOUTH’S SYTF Manual Section 504 – Housekeeping 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 SYFT Manual Section 507 – Housekeeping: Personal Hygiene Supplies There shall be written policies and site-specific procedures developed and implemented by the facility All youth interviewed stated they are provided administrator for the availability of personal hygiene ☒ ☐ ☐ with all counties supplied required items upon items. Each female youth shall be provided with sanitary entry. After 30 days, they can purchase napkins, panty liners and tampons as requested. personal items through the canteen store with Each youth to be held over 24 hours shall be provided their points. with the following personal care items; SYFT Manual Section 507 – Housekeeping: (a) Toothbrush; ☒ ☐ ☐ Personal Hygiene Supplies SYFT Manual Section 507 – Housekeeping: (b) Toothpaste; ☒ ☐ ☐ Personal Hygiene Supplies SYFT Manual Section 507 – Housekeeping: (c) Soap; ☒ ☐ ☐ Personal Hygiene Supplies SYFT Manual Section 507 – Housekeeping: (d) Comb; ☒ ☐ ☐ Personal Hygiene Supplies SYFT Manual Section 507 – Housekeeping: (e) Shaving implements; ☒ ☐ ☐ Personal Hygiene Supplies SYFT Manual Section 507 – Housekeeping: (f) Deodorant; ☒ ☐ ☐ Personal Hygiene Supplies SYFT Manual Section 507 – Housekeeping: (g) Lotion; ☒ ☐ ☐ Personal Hygiene Supplies SYFT Manual Section 507 – Housekeeping: Personal Hygiene Supplies SYFT Manual (h) Shampoo; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 507 – Housekeeping: Personal Hygiene Supplies SYFT Manual Section 507 – Housekeeping: (i) Post-shower conditioning hair products. ☒ ☐ ☐ Personal Hygiene Supplies Youth shall not be required to share any personal care SYFT Manual Section 507 – Housekeeping: items listed in items (a) through (d). Liquid soap provided Personal Hygiene Supplies through a common dispenser is permitted. Youth shall not share disposable razors. Double edged safety razors, electric razors, and other shaving instruments capable of breaking the skin, when shared among youth, ☒ ☐ ☐ shall be disinfected between individual uses by the method prescribed by the State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology in Sections 979 and 980, Chapter 9, Title 16, California Code of Regulations. 7205 Los Angeles SYTF Barry J. Nidorf Facility PRO 23-24 Page 49 of 52 A453 JUV PRO eff. 07.01.24 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1486 PERSONAL HYGIENE SYTF Manual Section 628 – Personal Hygiene and Unit Housekeeping There shall be written policies and site specific procedures developed and implemented by the facility Youth have the opportunity to shower daily. administrator for showering/bathing and brushing of ☒ ☐ ☐ Youth can brush their teeth after each meal if teeth. Youth shall be permitted to shower/bathe up on they choose. assignment to a housing unit and on a daily basis thereafter and given an opportunity to brush their teeth after each meal. 1487 SHAVING SYTF Manual Section 509 – Shaving and Haircut Procedures Youth shall have access to a razor daily, unless their appearance must be maintained for reasons of Youth are provided with the opportunity to identification in Court. All youth shall have equal ☒ ☐ ☐ shave anytime upon request. opportunity to shave face and body hair. The facility administrator may suspend this requirement in relation to youth who are considered to be a danger to themselves or others. 1488 HAIR CARE SERVICES SYTF Manual Section 509 – Shaving and Haircut Procedures Hair care services shall be available in all juvenile facilities. Youth shall receive hair care services monthly. Youth are offered haircuts from a barber who Equipment shall be cleaned and disinfected after each is available to them on a weekly basis. Youth ☒ ☐ ☐ haircut or procedure, by a method approved by the State prefer to have haircuts from staff who provide Board of Barbering and Cosmetology. more modern hip styles and request ongoing appointments as scheduled. 1500 STANDARD BEDDING AND LINEN ISSUE SYTF Manual Section 504 – Housekeeping Clean laundered, suitable bedding and linens, in good Youth all receive their linen and bedding in the repair, shall be provided for each youth entering a living unit upon arrival. It was noted that sometimes, area who is expected to remain overnight, shall include, they have a medical order for a non-wool but not be limited to: blanket or request additional blankets as it is cold. It was noted, in some cases, these requests cannot be accommodated as unit ☒ ☐ ☐ staff do not have the access they should to the appropriate items. Staff should have full open access to provide for the youth’s immediate needs in the units at the time of the actual need. Discussed this with management and with Services Bureau managers. (a) One mattress or mattress-pillow combination which SYTF Manual Section 504 – Housekeeping meets the requirements of Section 1502 of these ☒ ☐ ☐ regulations; (b) One pillow and a pillow case unless provided for in SYTF Manual Section 504 – Housekeeping (a) above; ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) One mattress cover and a sheet or two sheets; SYTF Manual Section 504 – Housekeeping ☒ ☐ ☐ (d) One towel; and, SYTF Manual Section 504 – Housekeeping ☒ ☐ ☐ SYTF Manual Section 504 – Housekeeping (e) One blanket or more, up on request ☒ ☐ ☐ 7205 Los Angeles SYTF Barry J. Nidorf Facility PRO 23-24 Page 50 of 52 A453 JUV PRO eff. 07.01.24 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1501 BEDDING LINEN EXCHANGE SYTF Manual Section 504 – Housekeeping The facility administrator shall develop and implement Sheets are exchanged weekly or as needed. site specific written policies and procedures for the scheduled exchange of laundered bedding and linen ☒ ☐ ☐ issued to each youth housed. Washable items such as sheets, mattress covers, pillow cases and towels shall be exchanged for clean replacement at least once each week. The covering blanket shall be cleaned or laundered once SYTF Manual Section 504 – Housekeeping a month. ☒ ☐ ☐ Blankets are exchanged monthly or as needed. 1510 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY AND SYTF Manual Sections: MAINTENANCE • 504 – Housekeeping The facility administrator shall develop and implement • 505 – Housekeeping: Basic Cleaning written policies and site-specific procedures for the Procedures for All Areas maintenance of an acceptable level of cleanliness, • 506 – Housekeeping Maintenance repair and safety throughout the facility. The plan shall Procedures provide for a regular schedule of housekeeping tasks, ☒ ☐ ☐ equipment, including restraint devices, and physical plant maintenance and inspections to identify and correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices in a timely manner. The use of chemicals shall be done in accordance to the product label and Safety Data Sheet which may include the use of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE). 7205 Los Angeles SYTF Barry J. Nidorf Facility PRO 23-24 Page 51 of 52 A453 JUV PRO eff. 07.01.24 REVIEW OF NON-REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS GRANT FUNDING OR CODE REFERENCE YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS JUVENILE PROBATION AND CAMPS FUNDING (JPCF) (Camps Only) The programs/services identified on the JPCF Camp Eligibility Form are being provided at the facility. (Refer ☐ ☐ ☒ to the JPCF Camp Eligibility Form) 208.5 WIC CONTACT BETWEEN PERSONS UNDER THE JUVENILE COURT AGES 19- 20 AND MINORS IN THE FACILITY The facility houses Juvenile Court Wards 19 years of age and older. ☒ ☐ ☐ The facility has been approved to hold persons under the juvenile court who are ages 19 through 21. ☒ ☐ ☐ The facility continues to comply with the requirements of 208.5 WIC (programming, capacity and security of ☒ ☐ ☐ the facility) as outlined in the county’s application. 7205 Los Angeles SYTF Barry J. Nidorf Facility PRO 23-24 Page 52 of 52 A453 JUV PRO eff. 07.01.24 JUVENILE HALLS, SPECIAL PURPOSE JUVENILE HALLS AND CAMPS PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION Board of State and Community Corrections APPLICABLE TITLE 24 REGULATIONS: 4/98; 2001; 2003 BSCC Code: 7205 FACILITY NAME: Barry J. Nidorf SYTF* FACILITY TYPE: SYTF *In July 2023, the facility was reclassified from a Juvenile Hall to an SYTF APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That 4/98: X 2001: 2003: OTHER: Pre-98 Apply): FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Lisa Southwell DATE: September 26, 2024 TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Reception/Intake Admission (JH; 1.1) ☐ ☒ ☐ Contains a weapons locker as specified in these regulations Contains a secure room for the confinement of ☐ minors pending admission to JH ☒ ☐ Provides access to a shower ☐ ☒ ☐ Provides a secure vault or storage space for minor's ☐ valuables ☒ ☐ Provides telephone access to minors ☐ ☒ ☐ Provides staff access to hot and cold running water ☐ ☒ ☐ Locked Holding Room (1.2) ☐ ☒ ☐ Contains a minimum of 15 square feet of floor area per minor Provides no less than 45 square feet of floor area ☐ ☒ ☐ Contains seating to accommodate all minors as ☐ specified in these regulations ☒ ☐ 98: Provides access to a toilet, washbasin and drinking fountain as specified in these regulations 03: Be equipped with a toilet, washbasin and drinking ☐ ☒ ☐ fountain unless a procedure is in effect to provide access Maximizes staff visual supervision ☐ ☒ ☐ 03: Outward swinging or lateral sliding door required ☐ ☒ ☐ Natural Light (1.3) Visual access to natural light is provided in locked ☐ sleeping rooms, single and double occupancy ☒ ☐ sleeping rooms, dormitories and dayrooms. 7205 Los Angeles Barry J. Nidorf SYTF PHY 23-24 - 1 - J456 PHY 03.dot TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Corridors (1.4) Corridors in living areas are at least eight feet wide. When doors are staggered or if rooms are located ☐ ☒ ☐ only on one side, corridors may be at least six feet wide. Living Unit (JH; 1.5) JH living units do not exceed 30 minors and contain ☐ sleeping areas and plumbing fixtures, commensurate ☒ ☐ with the number of minors housed. Locked Sleeping Rooms (1.6) 98: Have a toilet, wash basin and drinking fountain unless a procedure is in effect to provide other ☐ access to these fixtures ☒ ☐ 03: Toilet, washbasin and drinking fountain required in locked sleeping rooms Single Occupancy Sleeping Rooms (1.7) Pre-98 construction contains single- occupancy rooms. 98: Minimum of 63 square feet of floor area and a ☐ clear ceiling height of eight feet ☒ ☐ 03: Minimum of 70 square feet of floor area and a clear ceiling height of eight feet 98: A door view panel is constructed of security glazing and is a maximum of 144 square inches. 01: View panel size changed to a minimum of 144 ☐ ☒ ☐ inches. 03: Outward swinging or lateral sliding door required ☐ ☒ ☐ Double Occupancy Sleeping Rooms (1.8) Through prior agreement with CYA, these rooms are recognized as being in Minimum of 100 square feet floor area, a clear ceiling ☒ ☐ ☐ compliance. height of eight feet, and a minimum width of seven feet 98: A door view panel is constructed of security glazing and is a maximum of 144 square inches. 01: View panel size changed to a minimum of 144 ☐ ☒ ☐ inches 03: Outward swinging or lateral sliding door required ☐ ☒ ☐ Dormitories (1.9) There are no dormitories in this facility. In JHs and camps, there is a minimum of 50 square feet of floor area per minor, with a minimum dormitory ☐ ☒ ☐ size of 200 square feet and a minimum clear ceiling height of eight feet. 7205 Los Angeles Barry J. Nidorf SYTF PHY 23-24 - 2 - J456 PHY 03.dot TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS In JHs and camps, dormitories are designed for no ☐ ☒ fewer than four minors. ☐ 98: JH dormitories for detained minors are designed for no more than 15 minors (NA camps). ☐ ☒ 03: This subsection deleted, eliminating the 15 minor ☐ limitation. (See below.) 98: JH dormitories for court commitments are designed for no more than 30 minors (NA Camps). 03: No JH dormitory can be designed for more than ☐ ☒ ☐ 30 minors (regardless of whether it is for court commitments or other detained minors). Dayrooms (1.10) Through prior agreement with CYA, these rooms are recognized as being in ☐ ☒ ☐ compliance. JH dayrooms contain 35 square feet of floor area per minor. Dayrooms in camps and SPJHs contain 30 square ☐ ☒ feet of floor area per minor. ☐ All dayrooms provide access to toilets, wash basins, drinking fountains and showers. ☐ ☒ ☐ Physical Activity and Recreation Spaces (NA SPJH; 1.11) 98: Facilities with a capacity of less than 41 minors have a minimum of 9,000 square feet dedicated ☐ ☒ ☐ indoor-outdoor space. 01: Facilities with a capacity of 40 minors or less have a minimum of 9000 square feet dedicated indoor-outdoor space. 98: Facilities with a capacity of 41 to 100 minors have a minimum of 9,000 square feet dedicated indoor-outdoor space, plus a field area. The field area contains a minimum of one acre with a ☐ ☒ minimum dimension of 100 feet. ☐ 01: Facilities with a capacity of 41-274 minors have a minimum of 225 square feet of dedicated indoor- outdoor space per minor, up to 61,650 feet. 98: Facilities with a capacity over 100 minors have a minimum of 18,000 square feet dedicated indoor- outdoor space, plus a field area. The field area contains a minimum of one acre with a minimum dimension of 100 feet. ☐ 01: Facilities with a capacity of 275 or more minors ☒ ☐ have 61,650 square feet dedicated indoor- outdoor space, plus 145 square feet for each minor beyond 274 (up to a maximum of 87,120 square feet). 98: At least one half of the dedicated indoor-outdoor space is a paved or "like" surface. ☐ 01: Changed from one-half to one-quarter of the ☒ ☐ space 7205 Los Angeles Barry J. Nidorf SYTF PHY 23-24 - 3 - J456 PHY 03.dot TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS A portion of the dedicated physical activity and recreation space is out-of-doors, and is equipped and ☐ ☒ ☐ of a sufficient size to comply with Title 15, § 1371. 01: The required recreation area has no single ☐ dimension less than 40 feet. ☒ ☐ Outdoor recreation area lighting allows for evening activities and provides security. ☐ ☒ ☐ Academic Classrooms (NA SPJH; 1.12) ☐ ☒ ☐ Classrooms are designed for a maximum of 20 minors. There is a minimum of one classroom in each facility 2001: Dedicated classroom space is available for ☐ every juvenile in the facility. The primary purpose for ☒ ☐ the academic classroom is for education. Each classroom contains a minimum of 160 square feet of floor space for the teacher's desk and work ☐ area, and a minimum of 28 square feet floor space ☒ ☐ per minor. There is a communication system in each classroom that allows for immediate response to emergencies. ☐ ☒ ☐ Safety Room (1.13) This facility does not contain safety rooms. ☐ ☒ ☐ Provides a minimum of 63 square feet of floor space and a minimum clear ceiling height of eight feet Limited to one minor ☐ ☒ ☐ Padded as specified in these regulations ☐ ☒ ☐ There are one or more vertical view panels constructed of security glazing. Panels provide a ☐ ☒ view of the entire room and are no more than four ☐ inches wide and at least 24 inches long. Audio monitoring system as specified in these ☐ ☒ regulations ☐ Access to a toilet, wash basin and drinking fountain is ☐ ☒ provided. ☐ 03: Be equipped with a variable intensity security- type lighting fixture, with controls outside the ☐ ☒ ☐ room 03: Any wall- or ceiling-mounted devices are designed to prohibit the occupant’s access. ☐ ☒ ☐ Medical Examination Room (NA SPJH; 1.14) There is a minimum of one suitably equipped medical ☒ ☐ ☐ examination room in every juvenile facility. The examination room provides the following: Space for routine and emergency examinations ☐ that is used for no other purpose; ☒ ☐ Privacy for minors; ☐ ☒ ☐ 7205 Los Angeles Barry J. Nidorf SYTF PHY 23-24 - 4 - J456 PHY 03.dot TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Lockable storage for medical supplies; ☐ ☒ ☐ Not less than 144 square feet floor space with no ☐ single dimension less than seven feet; ☒ ☐ Hot and cold running water; and, ☐ ☒ ☐ 01: Smooth, non-porous, washable surfaces. ☐ ☒ ☐ Pharmaceutical Storage (1.15) There is lockable storage space for medical supplies ☐ and pharmaceutical preparations as specified by Title ☒ ☐ 15 § 1438. Dining Areas (NA SPJH; 1.16) There is a minimum of 15 square feet floor space and ☒ ☐ ☐ sufficient tables and seating for each person being fed (including minors, staff and visitors). Dining areas do not contain toilets or showers in the same room, unless there is an appropriate visual ☐ barrier. ☒ ☐ Visiting Space (1.17) ☐ Visiting space is provided. ☒ ☐ Institutional Storage (1.18) There is a minimum of 80 cubic feet of storage space per minor for institutional clothing, bedding, supplies ☐ ☒ ☐ and activity equipment, in one or more storage rooms. Personal Storage (1.19) Each minor has a minimum of nine cubic feet of ☐ secure storage space for personal clothing and ☒ ☐ belongings. Safety Equipment Storage (1.20) There is a secure area for storing safety equipment, such as fire extinguishers, self-contained breathing ☐ ☒ ☐ apparatus, wire and bar cutters, emergency lights, etc. Janitor Closet (1.21) There is at least one securely lockable janitorial ☐ closet containing a mop sink and sufficient area for ☒ ☐ storing cleaning implements within the security area. 7205 Los Angeles Barry J. Nidorf SYTF PHY 23-24 - 5 - J456 PHY 03.dot TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Audio Monitoring System (1.22) There is an audio monitoring system capable of actuation by the minor to alert staff in: safety rooms; locked holding rooms, locked sleeping rooms; single ☐ ☒ ☐ and double occupancy sleeping rooms and dormitories of JHs and in locked sleeping rooms and single occupancy rooms of secure camps. Emergency Power (1.23) There is an emergency power source capable of providing minimal lighting in all living units, activity areas, corridors, stairs, and central control points, to ☐ maintain fire and life safety, security, communications ☒ ☐ and alarm systems. The power source conforms to the requirements specified in Title 24, Part 3, Article 700, California Electrical Code (CCR). Confidential Interview Room (1.24) ☐ ☒ ☐ Contain a minimum of 60 square feet of floor area and provide for confidential consultation with minors There is a minimum of one suitably furnished ☐ interview room for each 30 minors in JHs. ☒ ☐ There is a minimum of one suitably furnished interview room in each camp. ☐ ☒ ☐ Court Holding Room for Minors (1.26) ☐ ☒ ☐ Contains a minimum of 10 square feet of floor area per minor Limited to no more than 16 minors ☐ ☒ ☐ Provides 40 square feet of floor area and a minimum ☐ clear ceiling height of eight feet ☒ ☐ Contains seating to accommodate all minors ☐ ☒ ☐ Contains a toilet, wash basin and drinking fountain as ☐ specified in these regulations ☒ ☐ Maximizes staffs' visual supervision of minors ☐ ☒ ☐ Toilets/Urinals (2.1) Through agreements with CYA, portions of the facility constructed prior to 1998 were allowed to operate as if in compliance. Toilets are available on living units in a ratio of 1:6 in JH; 1:10 in camps; and, 1:8 in locked holding rooms. ☐ One toilet and one urinal may be substituted for every ☒ ☐ 15 boys. Toilet areas provide modesty for the minors without mitigating staff’s ability to supervise. 7205 Los Angeles Barry J. Nidorf SYTF PHY 23-24 - 6 - J456 PHY 03.dot TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Wash basins (2.2) Through agreements with CYA, portions of the facility constructed prior to 1998 were allowed to operate as if in compliance. Wash basins must provide hot and cold or tempered water and be available on living units in a ratio of 1:6 ☐ ☒ ☐ in JH; 1:10 in camps; and, 1:8 in locked sleeping rooms. Drinking Fountains (2.3) Drinking fountains are accessible to minors and staff ☐ ☒ ☐ in living areas and indoor-outdoor recreation areas. 01: The drinking fountain bubbler is activated by mechanical means and is at an angle that prevents waste water from flowing over the ☐ ☒ ☐ bubbler. Showers (2.4) Through agreements with CYA, portions of the facility constructed prior to 1998 were Showers provide tempered water and are available ☒ ☐ ☐ allowed to operate as if in compliance. on living units at a ratio of at least one shower or bathtub to every six minors. Shower areas provide for inmate privacy without mitigating staff's ability to supervise. ☐ ☒ ☐ Beds (2.5) Beds are at least 30 inches wide and 76 long and are ☐ ☒ ☐ of a pan-bottom type or constructed of concrete. Beds are at least 12 inches of the floor and spaced no less than 36 inches apart. ☐ ☒ ☐ Lighting (2.6) There is at least 20 foot-candles (216 1x) of illumination at desk level in locked sleeping rooms, ☐ ☒ ☐ single and double occupancy rooms, dormitories, dayrooms and activity areas. Night lighting in the above areas provides good visibility and is conducive to sleep. ☐ ☒ ☐ Padding (2.7) This facility does not contain safety rooms. Padding in safety rooms covers the floor, door and ☐ ☒ walls to a clear height of eight feet. Benches or ☐ platforms are not placed on the floor of safety rooms. Padded rooms are equipped with a tamper-resistant fire sprinkler as approved by the State Fire Marshal ☐ ☒ ☐ (SFM). The padding is approved by the SFM and is: non- porous; at least one-half inch thick; of a unitary or laminated construction; firmly bonded to all padded ☐ ☒ ☐ surfaces; and, is without exposed seams. 7205 Los Angeles Barry J. Nidorf SYTF PHY 23-24 - 7 - J456 PHY 03.dot TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Seating (2.8) Seating is designed for the level of security. When bench seating is used, 18 inches of bench seating is ☐ ☒ ☐ allowed for each person. Weapons Locker (2.9) Weapons lockers are located outside the security ☐ perimeter of the facility. (Personnel do not bring any ☒ ☐ weapon into the security area.) Lockers are equipped with individual compartments, each with their own locking device. ☐ ☒ ☐ Assess for New Construction/Remodel or Repair: ☐ ☒ ☐ Security Glazing (2.10) (Added in 2003) (Note to inspector: This will typically be assessed from specifications provided at plan review.) Security glazing complies with the minimum requirements of one of the following test standards: ☐ ☒ ☐ American Society for Testing and Materials, ASTM F 1233-98, Class III glass; California Department of Corrections, CDC 860-94d, Class C glass; or, H. P. White Laboratory, Inc., HPW-TP-0500.02, Forced Entry Level III. Design Requirements (201(c)6) Design requirements as specified in Title 24, Part 1, 201(c)6 are met. ☐ ☒ ☐ (Note to inspector: See regulation for specific requirements. Note areas of non-compliance that are applicable to the facility type and construction date in the "comments" section.) 7205 Los Angeles Barry J. Nidorf SYTF PHY 23-24 - 8 - J456 PHY 03.dot BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS - BIENNIAL INSPECTION JUVENILE HALLS, SPECIAL PURPOSE HALLS AND CAMPS LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION BSCC Code: 7205 FACILITY: SYTF at Barry J. Nidorf Facility TYPE: SYTF RC: 508 Campus SYTF UNITS: ABCDEF NOPQRSTVWXYZ1-3= 401 Non SYTF GHJKLM=107 FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Lisa Southwell DATE: August 26, 2024 ALL DIMENSIONS BASED ON CYA DATA UNLESS OTHERWISE DESIGNATED. ROOMS EACH ROOM Each Room Size (L x W x H) FIXTURES* Unit Room Applicable # Total COMMENTS # or Square/Cubic Designation Type Standards Rooms RC RC T U W F S Beds Feet Holding Girls Two benches, each 6’ ¾” long. H Pre-1998 1 _ (8) (8) 156 square feet 1 1 2 2 Holding Add 1 Handicap Shower- total of 2 Boys Two benches, each 6’ ¾” long. H Pre-1998 1 _ (8) (8) 156 square feet 1 1 2 2 Holding Add 1 Handicap Shower- total of 2 Unit A Single Pre-1998 17 1 1 17 88 square feet Dry rooms. 17 Beds Restroom Pre-1998 1 3 2 5 4 Dayroom Pre-1998 993 square feet 1 Unit B Single Pre-1998 17 1 1 17 88 square feet Dry rooms. 17 beds Restroom Pre-1998 1 3 2 5 4 Dayroom Pre-1998 1 993 square feet 1 Unit C Single Pre-1998 16 1 1 16 88 square feet Dry rooms.16 beds Restroom Pre-1998 1 3 2 5 4 Dayroom Pre-1998 1 993 square feet 1 Unit D Single Pre-1998 16 1 1 16 88 square feet Dry rooms. 16 beds Restroom Pre-1998 1 3 2 5 4 7205 Los Angeles SYTF at Barry J. Nidorf LASE 23-24 - 1 - J460 LAS JUV-05.dot (8/05) ROOMS EACH ROOM Each Room Size (L x W x H) FIXTURES* Unit Room Applicable # Total COMMENTS # or Square/Cubic Designation Type Standards Rooms RC RC T U W F S Beds Feet Dayroom Pre-1998 1 993 square feet 1 Unit E Single Pre-1998 19 1 1 19 88 square feet Dry rooms. 19beds. Restroom Pre-1998 1 5 0 5 4 Dayroom Pre-1998 1 993 square feet 1 Unit F Single Pre-1998 18 1 1 18 88 square feet Dry rooms. 18 beds. Restroom Pre-1998 1 5 0 5 4 Dayroom Pre-1998 1 993 square feet 1 Unit G Single Pre-1998 18 1 1 18 88 square feet Dry rooms. 18 beds. Restroom Pre-1998 1 5 5 4 Dayroom Pre-1998 1 993 square feet 1 Unit H Single Pre-1998 18 1 1 18 88 square feet Dry rooms. 18 beds. Restroom Pre-1998 1 5 5 4 Dayroom Pre-1998 1 993 square feet 1 Infirmary Medical Unit Infirmary Pre-1998 11 1 1 (11) 88 square feet 1 1 1 Wet rooms. 11 beds nonrated space. Dayroom Pre-1998 Total = 408 Sq ft 1 1 2 1 Unit J Single Pre-1998 18 1 1 18 88 square feet Dry rooms. 18 beds. Restroom Pre-1998 1 3 2 5 4 Dayroom Pre-1998 1 993 square feet 1 Unit K Single Pre-1998 18 1 1 18 88 square feet Dry rooms. 18 beds. Restroom Pre-1998 1 3 2 5 4 Dayroom Pre-1998 1 993 square feet 1 7205 Los Angeles SYTF at Barry J. Nidorf LASE 23-24 - 2 - J460 LAS JUV-05.dot (8/05) ROOMS EACH ROOM Each Room Size (L x W x H) FIXTURES* Unit Room Applicable # Total COMMENTS # or Square/Cubic Designation Type Standards Rooms RC RC T U W F S Beds Feet Unit L Single Pre-1998 17 1 1 17 88 square feet Dry rooms. 17 beds. Restroom Pre-1998 1 3 2 5 4 Dayroom Pre-1998 1 993 square feet 1 Unit M Single Pre-1998 18 1 1 18 88 square feet Dry rooms 18 beds. Restroom Pre-1998 1 3 2 5 4 Dayroom Pre-1998 1 993 square feet 1 Unit N Single Pre-1998 14 1 1 14 82 Square feet 14 beds. Restroom Pre-1998 1 5 5 4 Dayroom Pre-1998 1 691 square feet 1 Unit O Single Pre-1998 13 1 1 13 82 square feet 13 beds. Mental Health Office. Restroom Pre-1998 1 5 5 4 Dayroom Pre-1998 1 691 square feet 1 Unit R Single Pre-1998 15 1 1 15 82 square feet 15 beds. Restroom Pre-1998 1 5 5 4 Dayroom Pre-1998 1 691 square feet 1 Unit S Single Pre-1998 16 1 1 16 82 square feet 16 beds. Restroom Pre-1998 1 5 5 4 Dayroom Pre-1998 1 691 square feet 1 7205 Los Angeles SYTF at Barry J. Nidorf LASE 23-24 - 3 - J460 LAS JUV-05.dot (8/05) ROOMS EACH ROOM Each Room Size (L x W x H) FIXTURES* Unit Room Applicable # Total COMMENTS # or Square/Cubic Designation Type Standards Rooms RC RC T U W F S Beds Feet Unit T Single Pre-1998 15 1 1 15 82 square feet 15 beds. Restroom Pre-1998 1 5 5 4 Dayroom Pre-1998 1 691 square feet 1 Unit V Single Pre-1998 15 1 1 15 82 square feet 15 beds. Restroom Pre-1998 1 5 5 4 Dayroom Pre-1998 1 691 square feet 1 Unit P Single Pre-1998 24 1 1 24 73 square feet Wet rooms. 24 beds. Restroom Pre-1998 1 Dayroom Pre-1998 1 Unit Q Single Pre-1998 10 1 1 10 73 square feet 1 1 1 Wet rooms 10 beds. Restroom Pre-1998 1 1 1 2 Dayroom Pre-1998 1 253 square feet Unit W-1 Single 1998 20 1 1 20 102 square feet All dry rooms. 20 beds. Restroom 1998 1 5 5 5 2592 square Dayroom 1998 1 1 feet Unit W- 2 Single 1998 20 1 1 20 102 square feet All dry rooms. 20 beds. Restroom 1998 1 5 5 5 2592 square Dayroom 1998 1 1 feet 7205 Los Angeles SYTF at Barry J. Nidorf LASE 23-24 - 4 - J460 LAS JUV-05.dot (8/05) ROOMS EACH ROOM Each Room Size (L x W x H) FIXTURES* Unit Room Applicable # Total COMMENTS # or Square/Cubic Designation Type Standards Rooms RC RC T U W F S Beds Feet Unit W-3 Single 1998 4 1 1 4 79 square feet 1 1 1 Rooms W3-PA, W3-PB, W3-PE, W3-PF. Unit X-1 Single 1998 20 1 1 20 102 square feet All dry rooms. 20 beds. Restroom 1998 1 5 5 5 2592 square Dayroom 1998 1 1 feet Unit X-2 Single 1998 20 1 1 20 102 square feet All dry rooms. 20 beds. Restroom 1998 1 5 5 5 2592 square Dayroom 1998 1 1 feet Unit X-3 Detention Single 1998 4 1 1 4 79 square feet 1 1 1 Rooms Y3-PA, Y3-PB, Y3-PE, Y3-PF. Unit Y-1 Single 1998 20 1 1 20 102 square feet All dry rooms. 20 beds. Restroom 1998 1 5 5 5 2592 square Dayroom 1998 1 1 feet Unit Y-2 Single 1998 20 1 1 20 102 square feet All dry rooms. 20 beds. Restroom 1998 1 5 5 5 2592 square Dayroom 1998 1 1 feet Unit Y-3 Detention Single 1998 4 1 1 4 79 square feet 1 1 1 Rooms Y3-PA, Y3-PB, Y3-PE, Y3-PF. 7205 Los Angeles SYTF at Barry J. Nidorf LASE 23-24 - 5 - J460 LAS JUV-05.dot (8/05) ROOMS EACH ROOM Each Room Size (L x W x H) FIXTURES* Unit Room Applicable # Total COMMENTS # or Square/Cubic Designation Type Standards Rooms RC RC T U W F S Beds Feet Unit Z-1 Single 1998 20 1 1 20 102 square feet All dry rooms. 20 beds. Restroom 1998 1 5 5 5 2592 square Dayroom 1998 1 1 feet Unit Z-2 Detention Single 1998 20 1 1 20 102 square feet All dry rooms. 20 beds. Restroom 1998 1 5 5 5 2592 square Dayroom 1998 1 1 feet Unit Z3 Detention Single 1998 4 1 1 4 79 square feet 1 1 1 Rooms Z3-PA, Z3-PB, Z3-PE, Z3-PF. 2008/2010 The “Compound” (units W, X, Y and Z) were designed and constructed as a camp program with 20 double occupancy rooms each. These units subsequently became part of the juvenile hall requiring that the capacity of each unit not exceed 30 minors. Prior to the 2008/10 inspection cycle, the County removed one of the beds from some of the double occupancy rooms. As a result, during the 2008/10 inspection cycle, the capacity of these units (based on number of beds) was reevaluated. Unit W-2: RC of this unit was reevaluated. Because the capacity of each unit cannot exceed 30 minors, the RC of the single rooms was reduced to 6 and the RC of the double rooms was reduced to 24. Unit Y-2: RC of this unit was reevaluated. Because the capacity of each unit cannot exceed 30 minors, the RC of the single rooms was reduced to 6 and the RC of the double rooms was reduced to 24. Unit Z-1: RC of this unit was reevaluated. Because the capacity of each unit cannot exceed 30 minors, the RC of the single rooms was reduced to 8. Unit Z-2: Because the capacity of each unit cannot exceed 30 minors, the RC of the double rooms was reduced to 22. 2010/12: Unit S: Two empty rooms/beds removed. 7205 Los Angeles SYTF at Barry J. Nidorf LASE 23-24 - 6 - J460 LAS JUV-05.dot (8/05) ROOMS EACH ROOM Each Room Size (L x W x H) FIXTURES* Unit Room Applicable # Total COMMENTS # or Square/Cubic Designation Type Standards Rooms RC RC T U W F S Beds Feet 2012/2014 Unit B: One sleeping room converted to a mental health office Unit D: One sleeping room converted to a mental health office. Unit E: One sleeping room converted to a mental health office. Unit F: One sleeping room converted to an office. Unit G: One sleeping room converted to a mental health office. Unit H: One sleeping room converted into office. Unit K: One sleeping room converted to a mental health office. Unit L: Three sleeping rooms converted to mental health offices and one unusable due to earthquake damage. Unit M: Rooms 1 & 2 red tagged; used as storage. Boys SHU: One mental health office. Unit N: One mental health office. Unit S: # of rooms increased by one. Unit T: Two mental health offices. Unit V: One mental health office. Unit W-1: Holding rooms not used. Unit W-2: Holding rooms not used. Unit X-1: Holding rooms not used. Unit X-2: Holding rooms not used. Unit Y-1: Holding rooms not used. Unit Y-2: Holding rooms not used. Unit Z-1: Holding rooms not used. Unit Z-2: Holding rooms not used. During the 2012/14 Inspection, the following units were unoccupied: Unit A, Unit B, Unit C, Unit D, Unit E, Unit F, Units Z-1 and Z-2. Girls SHU: Note: During the 2008/10 inspection cycle, the RC of this unit was changed from 9 to 10 to reflect Youth Authority documentation. 2012/14 inspection cycle, this building, though still named “Girls SHU” is used for other purposes. 2014/2016 Unit A: Dry rooms. 18 Rooms, 1 Storage- Decrease by 2. Unit B: Dry rooms. 18 rooms 1 Storage 1 Office. 7205 Los Angeles SYTF at Barry J. Nidorf LASE 23-24 - 7 - J460 LAS JUV-05.dot (8/05) ROOMS EACH ROOM Each Room Size (L x W x H) FIXTURES* Unit Room Applicable # Total COMMENTS # or Square/Cubic Designation Type Standards Rooms RC RC T U W F S Beds Feet Unit C: Dry rooms.19 Rooms 1 Storage Decrease by 1. Unit D: Dry rooms. 17 beds, 1 Office, 1 MH Office Decrease by 1. Unit E: Dry rooms. 19 rooms, 2 Offices. Increase Toilets by 2, decrease urinal by 2. Unit F: Dry rooms.18 rooms, storage. Increase Toilets by 2, decrease urinal by 2. Unit G: Dry rooms. 16 beds, Storage Decrease by 3. Unit H: Dry rooms. 17 beds 1 office Decrease by 1. Unit K: Dry rooms. 17 rooms, 1 MH office and 1 storage Decrease by 1. Unit L: Dry rooms. 16 rooms, 1 storage and 3 mental health offices. Unit M: Dry rooms 17 rooms, 2 storage areas. Boys SHU: Wet rooms. 25 rooms, 1 Mental Health Office Decrease 1. Unit N: 17 beds, storage Decrease by 2. Unit O: 19 beds, Mental Health Office. Unit R: 17 beds, 3 Storage Decrease by 2. Unit S: 19 beds, 1 MH office Increase 1. Unit T: 18 beds, 2 MH Offices, 1 Storage. Unit V: 19 beds, 1 MH Office. 2016/2018: No Change to RC. Discussed pending changes. Will complete full review upon completion. **2018-2020 Inspection Cycle Notes: Inspection completed virtually. No changes to the LASE per administration. Provided for information only.** ** 2020-2022 05/22: All back rooms rated and approved for sleeping for separation and with proper approvals. Compound HOPE Center was established in W-2. Holding rooms rated to sleeping rooms in all compound units. Rooms for Separation as needed. Currently based on classification as extensions of Unit P HOPE Center. 3 units are to be operated as a full unit with all same programming etc. 2/23: RC updated. Separated SYTF. Separated SYTF. O, R, S, T, V, X1, X2, X3, Y1, Y3, Z1. July 2023: BJN SYTF only. August 2024: Full LASE completed. Rated Capacity Full Campus: 508 beds available in the facility. SYTF UNITS: ABCDEF NOPQRSTVWXYZ1-3= 401 Non SYTF Units: GHJKLM=107 Facility notified W3, X3, Y3 and Z 3 are not to be used for long term housing. 7205 Los Angeles SYTF at Barry J. Nidorf LASE 23-24 - 8 - J460 LAS JUV-05.dot (8/05)