Los Angeles Probation RTSB (2023-2024 inspection cycle)

October 14, 2024 Guillermo Viera Rosa, Chief Probation Officer Los Angeles County Probation Department 9150 E. Imperial Hwy. Downey, CA 90242 2023-2024 TARGETED INSPECTION, WELFARE & INSTITUTIONS CODE SECTIONS 209 & 885, LOS ANGELES COUNTY PROBATION DEPARTMENT DETENTION FACILITIES Dear Chief Viera Rosa: A Targeted Inspection of the Los Angeles County Probation Department has been completed. A pre-inspection briefing was held on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, and the following facilities were inspected between Sunday, June 16, 2024, and June 26,2024. FACILITY NAME BSCC # FACILITY TYPE Camp Clinton Afflerbaugh 7207 CAMP Camp Joseph Paige 7255 CAMP Camp Glen Rockey 7261 CAMP These inspections were conducted pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code Sections 209 and 885 to determine compliance with the Minimum Standards for Juvenile Detention Facilities as outlined in Title 15, California Code of Regulations. INSPECTION RESULTS We identified no items of noncompliance with Title 15 Minimum Standards at any of the facilities. Refer to the attached Procedures Checklists for detailed information. An Exit Briefing with your staff was held following each of the inspections. BSCC staff presented an inspection overview and discussed technical assistance and best practice recommendations. We may conduct unannounced inspections before the end of the calendar year. * * * 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 Guillermo Viera Rosa Chief Probation Officer Page 2 Enclosures Cc: Presiding Judge, Los Angeles County Juvenile Court* Chair, Juvenile Justice Commission, Los Angeles County* Chair, Board of Supervisors, Los Angeles County* County Administrator, Los Angeles County* Kimberly Epps, Chief Deputy, Los Angeles County* *Copies of the inspection are available upon request or online at www.bscc.ca.gov. 7207+ Los Angeles Probation RTSB Camp Targeted LTR 2024 JUVENILE HALLS, SPECIAL PURPOSE JUVENILE HALLS AND CAMPS Board of State and Community Corrections PROCEDURES CHECKLIST1 BSCC Code: 7207 FACILITY NAME: FACILITY TYPE: Camp Afflerbaugh Juvenile Camp PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: James Juarez, SDPO Juan Sanchez, DPO I, 5 youth (4 in Dorm, 1 in admin), 2 staff FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: DATE: Lisa Southwell June 24-26, 2024 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1321 STAFFING Policy Section 206: Staffing Each juvenile facility shall: Agency staffing documentation included (a) have an adequate number of personnel sufficient to facility staff schedules, monthly staffing carry out the overall facility operation and its breakdown, location work schedules, and programming, to provide for safety and security of youth minimum staffing information. These and staff, and meet established standards and documents were provided for our review and regulations; documentation specific to May 10-17, 2024, and June 10-16, 2024, were reviewed to ensure adequate staffing was available. ☒ ☐ ☐ The facility has a budget for 60 budgeted staff, 50 of which are filled for a 17% vacancy rate. 36 staff are filled for an actual vacancy rate of 38%. The facility covers shifts through voluntary overtime from Camp Afflerbaugh, Camp Paige, or other RTSB staff. During our inspection, we did not find that programs or activities are not occurring due to lack of staffing. (b) ensure that no required services shall be denied Policy Section 206: Staffing because of insufficient numbers of staff on duty absent exigent circumstances; We found youth to be receiving all required ☒ ☐ ☐ services, activities, and programming. Minimum staffing numbers were found to routinely be met. (c) have a sufficient number of supervisory level staff to Policy Section 206: Staffing ensure adequate supervision of all staff members; The facility is managed by the onsite director, ☒ ☐ ☐ an assistant director, and an administrative supervisor. There are additional supervisors assigned to all shifts. 1 This document is intended for use as a tool during the targeted inspection process; this worksheet may not contain each Title 15 regulation that is required. Additionally, many regulations on this worksheet are SUMMARIES of the regulation; the text on this worksheet may not contain the entire text of the actual regulation. Please refer to the complete California Code of Regulations, Title 15, Minimum Standards for Juvenile Facilities, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 5 for the complete list and text of regulations. 7207 Los Angeles Camp Afflerbaugh Targeted PRO 23-24 Page 1 of 14 A453 JUV Targeted PRO eff. 1/2024 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (d) have a clearly identified person on duty at all times Policy Section 206: Staffing who is responsible for operations and activities and has completed the Juvenile Corrections Officer Core Course The on-duty supervisor is responsible for the ☒ ☐ ☐ and PC 832 training; activities and operations of the facility during their shift. The facility director and assistant director are responsible for the camp overall. (e) have at least one staff member present on each living Policy Section 206: Staffing unit whenever there are youth in the living unit; ☒ ☐ ☐ There is always a staff member wherever youth are present. (f) have sufficient food service personnel relative to the Policy Section 206: Staffing number and security of living units, including staff qualified and available to: plan menus meeting nutritional The camp has a dining hall and a kitchen with requirements of youth; provide kitchen supervision; direct cooks who prepare the youth’s food. The ☒ ☐ ☐ food preparation and servings; conduct related training kitchens can help each other if necessary. programs for culinary staff; and maintain necessary There is a kitchen at Camp Paige. records; or, a facility may serve food that meets nutritional standards prepared by an outside source; (g) have sufficient administrative, clerical, recreational, Policy Section 206: Staffing medical, dental, mental health, building maintenance, transportation, control room, facility security and other The facility has staff in all areas. No youth support staff for the efficient management of the facility, ☒ ☐ ☐ supervision staff are utilized for these roles. and to ensure that youth supervision staff shall not be diverted from supervising youth; and, (h) assign sufficient youth supervision staff to provide Policy Section 206: Staffing continuous wide awake supervision of youth, subject to temporary variations in staff assignments to meet special ☒ ☐ ☐ Does not apply. program needs. Staffing shall be in compliance with a minimum youth-staff ratio for the following facility types: (1) Juvenile Halls Does not apply. (A) during the hours that youth are awake, one ☐ ☐ ☒ wide-awake youth supervision staff member on duty for each 10 youth in detention; (B) during the hours that youth are confined to their Does not apply. 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 Does not apply. 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 Does not apply. duty who is the same gender as youth housed in ☐ ☐ ☒ the facility. (E) personnel with primary responsibility for other Does not apply. duties such as administration, supervision of personnel, academic or trade instruction, clerical, ☐ ☐ ☒ kitchen or maintenance shall not be classified as youth supervision staff positions. (2) Special Purpose Juvenile Halls Does not apply. (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 Does not apply. room for the purpose of sleeping, one wide-awake ☐ ☐ ☒ youth supervision staff member on duty for each 30 youth in detention; 7207 Los Angeles Camp Afflerbaugh Targeted PRO 23-24 Page 2 of 14 A453 JUV Targeted PRO eff. 1/2024 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (C) at least two wide-awake youth supervision staff Does not apply. 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 Does not apply. duty who is the same gender as youth housed in ☐ ☐ ☒ the facility. (E) personnel with primary responsibility for other Does not apply. 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 Policy Section 206: Staffing (A) during the hours that youth are awake, one wide-awake youth supervision staff member on Agency policy requires staffing to comply with duty for each 15 youth in the camp population; PREA standards of 1-8. ☒ ☐ ☐ Youth reside in the dorm. The population on the day of the inspection was 27. (B) during the hours that youth are confined to their Policy Section 206: Staffing room for the purpose of sleeping, one wide-awake youth supervision staff member on duty for each Agency policy requires staffing to comply with ☒ ☐ ☐ 30 youth present in the facility; PREA standards of 1-16. Staffing is kept separate on the late-night shift as well. (C) at least two wide-awake youth supervision staff Policy Section 206: Staffing members on duty at all times, regardless of the number of youth in residence, unless All staff are to remain awake in the facility. ☒ ☐ ☐ arrangements have been made for backup support services which allow for immediate response to emergencies; (D) at least one youth supervision staff member on Policy Section 206: Staffing duty who is the same gender as youth housed in ☒ ☐ ☐ the facility; There are always same-gendered staff in the facility. (E) in addition to the minimum staff to youth ratio Policy Section 206: Staffing required in (h)(3)(A)-(B), consideration shall be given to the size, design, and location of the camp; types of youth committed to the camp; and the ☒ ☐ ☐ function of the camp in determining the level of supervision necessary to maintain the safety and welfare of youth and staff; (F) personnel with primary responsibility for other Policy Section 206: Staffing duties such as administration, supervision of personnel, academic or trade instruction, clerical, ☒ ☐ ☐ Only sworn staff have the responsibility to farm, forestry, kitchen or maintenance shall not be supervise the youth. classified as youth supervision staff positions. 7207 Los Angeles Camp Afflerbaugh Targeted PRO 23-24 Page 3 of 14 A453 JUV Targeted PRO eff. 1/2024 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1328 SAFETY CHECKS Policy Sections: 1313: Safety Checks The facility administrator shall develop and implement A random sampling of safety checks were policy and procedures that provide for direct visual requested and reviewed. We noted side notes observation of youth at a minimum of every 15 minutes, of the time between checks demonstrating at random or varied intervals during hours when youth are asleep or when youth are in their rooms, confined in ongoing, daily quality assurance activities, holding cells or confined to their bed in a dormitory. ☒ ☐ ☐ and supervisor audits occurring as required. Supervision is not replaced, but may be supplemented Technical assistance was provided to ensure by, an audio/visual electronic surveillance system that supervisors address discrepancies in designed to detect overt, aggressive or assaultive safety check documentation. behavior and to summon aid in emergencies. All safety checks shall be documented with the actual time the check is completed. 1329 SUICIDE PREVENTION PLAN Policy Section 1201: Suicide Prevention Plan The facility administrator, in collaboration with the healthcare and behavioral/mental health administrators, Policy Section 1203: Suicide Prevention shall plan and implement written policies and procedures Policy for Juvenile Facilities and Policy which delineate a Suicide Prevention Plan. The plan ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 2104: Professional Development shall consider the needs of youth experiencing past or and Training 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 Policy Section 1203: Suicide Prevention 1322, Youth Supervision Staff Orientation, and Training Policy for Juvenile Facilities and Policy and the Juvenile Corrections Officer Core Course. Section 2104: Professional Development ☒ ☐ ☐ and Training All staff have been trained in suicide prevention. (b) Screening, Identification Assessment and Policy Section 1203: Suicide Prevention Precautionary Protocols Policy for Juvenile Facilities (1) All youth shall be screened for risk of suicide at intake and as needed during detention. Prior to entering camp, all youth are cleared for transfer by medical and mental health at the Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall. ☒ ☐ ☐ Youth are again screened during the intake process at Camp Afflerbaugh. If a youth becomes at risk during their commitment, they are screened and addressed as appropriate. (2) All youth supervision staff who perform intake Policy Section 1203: Suicide Prevention processes shall be trained in screening youth for risk of Policy for Juvenile Facilities suicide. ☒ ☐ ☐ A memo was received from the facility director stating 4 officers have been trained specifically in the intake and screening functions for youth for risk of suicide. (3) All youth who have been identified during the intake Policy Section 1203: Suicide Prevention screening process to be at risk of suicide shall be referred Policy for Juvenile Facilities to behavioral/mental health staff for a suicide risk ☒ ☐ ☐ assessment. Any youth who staff may be concerned about, are immediately referred to mental health for screening. 7207 Los Angeles Camp Afflerbaugh Targeted PRO 23-24 Page 4 of 14 A453 JUV Targeted PRO eff. 1/2024 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (4) Precautionary protocols shall be developed to ensure Policy Section 1203: Suicide Prevention the youth’s safety pending the behavioral/mental health Policy for Juvenile Facilities assessment. If a youth were to be required to be kept safe, he would be placed on a level and a special watch status until cleared by mental health. Youth on a level status are placed with direct ☒ ☐ ☐ supervision until cleared otherwise. Probation staff are unable to remove any youth from level that is placed on by a mental health staff. One youth was placed on a level 2. Documentation provided for review. (c) Referral process to behavioral/mental health staff for Policy Section 1203: Suicide Prevention assessment and/or services. Policy for Juvenile Facilities ☒ ☐ ☐ Mental health referrals can be initiated from any staff member or any team member but generally are probation-initiated. Referrals may also be made verbally. (d) Procedures for monitoring of youth identified at risk for Policy Section 1202: Enhanced Specialized suicide. Supervision: Enhanced Supervision Requirements, Level 3 Enhanced Supervision Requirements and Policy Section 1203: Suicide Prevention Policy for Juvenile Facilities The Camp alert log is a communication process for staff to be made aware of all ☒ ☐ ☐ youth who are placed on specialized supervision, require medication, or are assigned to a specific therapist. This log was provided for our review. The log is reviewed by each staff. Logs were provided with staff signatures. Youth may be placed on Enhanced Specialized Supervision with intensive staff supervision to ensure their safety. Policy Section 1202: Enhanced and (e) Safety Interventions ☒ ☐ ☐ Specialized Supervision Requirements of Youth in Juvenile Facilities (1) Procedures to address intervention protocols for youth identified at risk for suicide which may include, but are not limited to: 7207 Los Angeles Camp Afflerbaugh Targeted PRO 23-24 Page 5 of 14 A453 JUV Targeted PRO eff. 1/2024 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (A) Housing consideration Policy Section 1202: Enhanced and Specialized Supervision Requirements of Youth in Juvenile Facilities If placed on a Specialized Supervision Plan. The plan would provide directions to staff for ☒ ☐ ☐ housing youth to keep them safe. Youth may remain in the facility even if they are placed on a precautionary watch. This practice has changed from past years in which youth may have been sent out of the camp and lost days due to a mental health emergency. Youth are generally placed one on one. (B) Treatment strategies including trauma-informed Policy Section 1203: Suicide Prevention approaches Policy for Juvenile Facilities Multi-disciplinary teams are called as needed ☒ ☐ ☐ to address any issues a youth may be having. Treatment strategies are discussed and determined for and with the youth. Mental Health see youth based on the seriousness of the situation. (2) Procedures to instruct youth supervision staff how to Policy Section 1202: Enhanced and respond to youth who exhibit suicidal behaviors. Specialized Supervision Requirements of Youth in Juvenile Facilities and Policy ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 1203: Suicide Prevention Policy for Juvenile Facilities to 1200-48, Suicide Attempt Procedures (f) Communication Policy Section 1203: Suicide Prevention The intake process shall include communication with the Policy for Juvenile Facilities arresting officer and family guardians regarding the youth’s past or present suicidal ideations, behaviors or As part of the intake and admission process, attempts. staff make contact with the youth’s parent or guardian to rule out any past or current self- ☒ ☐ ☐ harm behavior. Conversations are also held with the sending facility as well as the transportation officers to determine if any mention of self-harm or any other issues have occurred to be concerned over. Youth are also cleared before transfer. Procedures for clear and current information sharing Policy Section 1203: Suicide about youth at risk for suicide with youth supervision, Prevention Policy for Juvenile Facilities healthcare, and behavioral/mental health staff. (Policy) Request for Mental Health Consultation. ☒ ☐ ☐ If Probation, JCHS, or LACOE become aware of a youth’s desire to harm himself, they initiate appropriate supervision practices to keep the youth safe and communicate this information between all partners. (g) Debriefing of Critical Incidents Related to Suicides or There have been no critical events this cycle. Attempts (1) Process for administrative review of the ☒ ☐ ☐ circumstances and responses proceeding, during and after the critical incident. 7207 Los Angeles Camp Afflerbaugh Targeted PRO 23-24 Page 6 of 14 A453 JUV Targeted PRO eff. 1/2024 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Policy Section 1203: Suicide Prevention (2) Process for a debriefing event with affected staff. ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy for Juvenile Facilities (3) Process for a debriefing event with affected youth. Policy Section 1203: Suicide Prevention Policy for Juvenile Facilities ☒ ☐ ☐ Critical Stress Briefings are completed. (h) Documentation Policy Section 1203: Suicide Prevention (1) Documentation processes shall be developed to Policy for Juvenile Facilities ☒ ☐ ☐ ensure compliance with this regulation Critical Stress Briefings are completed. Youth identified at risk for suicide shall not be denied the Policy Section 1203: Suicide Prevention opportunity to participate in facility programs, services Policy for Juvenile Facilities and activities which are available to other non-suicidal youth, unless deemed necessary for the safety of the Any youth placed on a level must have full youth or security of the facility. Any deprivation of ☒ ☐ ☐ access to full program. If the youth were not programs, services or activities for youth at risk of suicide to have access for whatever reason, an shall be documented and approved by the facility incident report would be written and provided manager. to the facility administrators and managers. 1354.5 ROOM CONFINEMENT Policy Section 515: Room Confinement and Section and Policy Section 1400: The (a) The facility administrator shall develop and Healing Opportunities and Positive implement written policies and procedures addressing Engagement (HOPE) Center the confinement of youth in their room that are consistent with Welfare and Institutions Code Section ☐ ☐ ☒ 208.3. The placement of a youth in room confinement Room confinement does not occur at the shall be accomplished in accordance with the following camp. Youth may be transferred from the guidelines: camp to Camp Rockey for Room Confinement if necessary. (1) Room confinement shall not be used before Policy Section 515: Room Confinement and other, less restrictive, options have been attempted Policy Section 1400: The Healing and exhausted, unless attempting those options Opportunities and Positive Engagement ☐ ☐ ☒ poses a threat to the safety or security of any youth (HOPE) Center or staff. Does not apply. (2) Room confinement shall not be used for the Policy Section 515: Room Confinement and purposes of punishment, coercion, convenience, or Policy Section 1400: The Healing retaliation by staff. Opportunities and Positive Engagement ☐ ☐ ☒ (HOPE) Center Does not apply. (3) Room confinement shall not be used to the extent Policy Section 515: Room Confinement and that it compromises the mental and physical health Policy Section 1400: The Healing of the youth. Opportunities and Positive Engagement ☐ ☐ ☒ (HOPE) Center Does not apply. (b) A youth may be held up to four hours in room Policy Section 1400: The Healing confinement. After the youth has been held in room Opportunities and Positive Engagement confinement for a period of four hours, staff shall do one ☐ ☐ ☒ (HOPE) Center or more of the following: Does not apply. Policy Section 1400: The Healing Opportunities and Positive Engagement (1) Return the youth to general population. ☐ ☐ ☒ (HOPE) Center Does not apply. 7207 Los Angeles Camp Afflerbaugh Targeted PRO 23-24 Page 7 of 14 A453 JUV Targeted PRO eff. 1/2024 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Policy Section 1400: The Healing Opportunities and Positive Engagement (2) Consult with mental health or medical staff. ☐ ☐ ☒ (HOPE) Center Does not apply. (3) Develop an individualized plan that includes the Policy Section 1400: The Healing goals and objectives to be met in order to reintegrate Opportunities and Positive Engagement the youth to general population. ☐ ☐ ☒ (HOPE) Center Does not apply. (4) If room confinement must be extended beyond Policy Section 1400: The Healing four hours, staff shall do each of the following: Opportunities and Positive Engagement (A) Document the reasons for room confinement (HOPE) Center and the basis for the extension, the date and time ☐ ☐ ☒ the youth was first placed in room confinement, Does not apply. and when he or she is eventually released from room confinement. (B) Develop an individualized plan that includes Policy Section 1400: The Healing the goals and objectives to be met in order to Opportunities and Positive Engagement integrate the youth to general population. ☐ ☐ ☒ (HOPE) Center Does not apply. (C) Obtain documented authorization by the Policy Section 1400: The Healing facility superintendent or his or her designee Opportunities and Positive Engagement every four hours thereafter. ☐ ☐ ☒ (HOPE) Center Does not apply. (5) This section is not intended to limit the use of Policy Section 1400: The Healing single-person rooms or cells for the housing of youth Opportunities and Positive Engagement in juvenile facilities and does not apply to normal ☐ ☐ ☒ (HOPE) Center sleeping hours. Does not apply. (6) This section does not apply to youth or wards in Policy Section 515: Room Confinement and court holding facilities or adult facilities. Policy Section 1400: The Healing Opportunities and Positive Engagement ☐ ☐ ☒ (HOPE) Center Does not apply. (7) Nothing in this section shall be construed to Policy Section 515: Room Confinement and conflict with any law providing greater or additional Policy Section 1400: The Healing protections to youth. Opportunities and Positive Engagement ☐ ☐ ☒ (HOPE) Center Does not apply. (8) This section does not apply during an Policy Section 515: Room Confinement and extraordinary emergency circumstance that requires Policy Section 1400: The Healing a significant departure from normal institutional Opportunities and Positive Engagement operations, including a natural disaster or facility- (HOPE) Center ☐ ☐ ☒ wide threat that poses an imminent and substantial risk of harm to multiple staff or youth. This exception Does not apply. shall apply for the shortest amount of time needed to address this imminent and substantial risk of harm. 7207 Los Angeles Camp Afflerbaugh Targeted PRO 23-24 Page 8 of 14 A453 JUV Targeted PRO eff. 1/2024 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (9) This section does not apply when a youth is Policy Section 515: Room Confinement and placed in a locked cell or sleeping room to treat and Policy Section 1400: The Healing protect against the spread of a communicable Opportunities and Positive Engagement disease for the shortest amount of time required to (HOPE) Center reduce the risk of infection, with the written approval of a licensed physician or nurse practitioner, when Does not apply. the youth is not required to be in an infirmary for an ☐ ☐ ☒ illness. Additionally, this section does not apply when a youth is placed in a locked cell or sleeping room for required extended care after medical treatment with the written approval of a licensed physician or nurse practitioner, when the youth is not required to be in an infirmary for illness. 1357 USE OF FORCE Policy Section 1701: Physical Intervention Policy for Juvenile Facilities and the The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Transportation Section responsible physician, shall develop and implement written policies and procedures for the use of force, which may include chemical agents. Force shall never ☒ ☐ ☐ 6 use-of-force incidents were provided for our be applied as punishment, discipline, retaliation or review. All were found to meet regulation treatment. requirements. (a) At a minimum, each facility shall develop policies and procedures which: (1) restricts the use of force to that which is deemed Policy Section 1704: Safe Crisis reasonable and necessary, as defined in Section Management and Physical Intervention ☒ ☐ ☐ 1302 to ensure the safety and security of youth, staff, Procedures others and the facility. (2) outline the force options available to staff including Policy Section 1704: Safe Crisis both physical and non-physical options and define ☒ ☐ ☐ Management and Physical Intervention when those force options are appropriate. Procedures (3) describe force options or techniques that are Policy Section 1704: Safe Crisis expressly prohibited by the facility. ☒ ☐ ☐ Management and Physical Intervention Procedures (4) describe the requirements of staff to report any Policy Section 1704: Safe Crisis inappropriate use of force, and to take affirmative ☒ ☐ ☐ Management and Physical Intervention action to immediately stop it. Procedures (5) define a standardized reporting format that Policy Section 1704: Safe Crisis includes time period and procedure for documenting Management and Physical Intervention and reporting the use of force, including reporting Procedures requirements of management and line staff and procedures for reviewing and tracking use of force All regulatory areas were addressed. incidents by supervisory and or management staff, ☒ ☐ ☐ which include procedures for debriefing a particular The facility is current on all SCM reviews. incident with staff and/or youth for the purposes of training as well as mitigating the effects of trauma that Documentation is current with FIRST team may have been experienced by staff and /or the youth who review all incidents. involved. (6) Include an administrative review and a system for Policy Section 1706: Safe Crisis investigating unreasonable use of force. Management Physical Intervention Reports ☒ ☐ ☐ 7207 Los Angeles Camp Afflerbaugh Targeted PRO 23-24 Page 9 of 14 A453 JUV Targeted PRO eff. 1/2024 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (7) define the role, notification, and follow-up Policy Section 1704: Safe Crisis procedures required after use of force incidents for Management and Physical Intervention medical, mental health staff and parents or legal Procedures guardians. Youth are seen by medical after an incident, ☒ ☐ ☐ a mental health referral is made, and youth are generally seen the next day if mental health staff are not present in the facility and the youth’s families are notified of their involvement in the incident and if they have any injuries. (8) describe the limitations of use of force on pregnant Policy Section 1704: Safe Crisis youth in accordance with Penal Code Section 6030(f) Management and Physical Intervention and Welfare and Institutions Code Section 222. ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedures The facility is an all-male facility. (b) Facilities that authorize chemical agents as a force Policy Section 1704: Safe Crisis option shall include policies and procedures that: Management and Physical Intervention (1) identify who is approved to carry and/or utilize Procedures chemical agents in the facility and the type, size and ☐ ☐ ☒ the approved method of deployment for those OC spray is not used in the facility. All chemical agents. subsequent boxes are marked N/A. (2) mandate that chemical agents only be used when N/A there is an imminent threat to the youth’s safety or the 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 N/A timelines for decontamination from chemical agents. This shall include that youth who have been exposed ☐ ☐ ☒ to chemical agents shall not be left unattended until that youth is fully decontaminated or is no longer suffering the effects of the chemical agent. (4) define the role, notification, and follow-up N/A procedures required after use of force incidents ☐ ☐ ☒ involving chemical agents for medical, mental health staff and parents or legal guardians. (5) provide for the documentation of each incident of NA use of chemical agents, including the reasons for which it was used, efforts to de-escalate prior to use, youth and staff involved, the date, time and location ☐ ☐ ☒ of use, decontamination procedures applied and identification of any injuries sustained as a result of such use. (c) Facilities shall develop policies and procedure which Policy Section 1702: Training require that agencies provide initial and regular training in use of force and chemical agents when appropriate All staff have recently been trained. ☒ ☐ ☐ that address: (1) known medical and behavioral health conditions that would contraindicate certain types of force; (2) acceptable chemical agents and the methods of Policy Section N/A ☐ ☐ ☒ application. (3) signs or symptoms that should result in Policy Section 1702: Training ☐ ☐ ☒ immediate referral to medical or behavioral health. (4) instruction on the Constitutional Limitations of Policy Section 1702: Training ☐ ☐ ☒ Use of Force. 7207 Los Angeles Camp Afflerbaugh Targeted PRO 23-24 Page 10 of 14 A453 JUV Targeted PRO eff. 1/2024 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (5) physical training force options that may require Policy Section 1702: Training the use of perishable skills. ☒ ☐ ☐ Training completed. (6) timelines the facility uses to define regular Policy Section 1702: Training training. ☒ ☐ ☐ Staff completed all required training. 1361 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE Policy Section 508: Grievance Procedures The facility administrator shall develop and implement Six grievances were provided for review written policies and procedures whereby any youth may between March 2024 and June 2024. All appeal and have resolved grievances relating to any grievances were found to be compliant with condition of confinement, including but not limited to regulatory expectations. Grievances were health care services, classification decisions, program ☒ ☐ ☐ addressed by the grievance officer and the participation, telephone, mail or visiting procedures, full group addressed as appropriate through food, clothing, bedding, mistreatment, harassment or necessary town halls to disseminate violations of the nondiscrimination policy. There shall be information on anonymously filed no time limit on filing grievances. Policies and grievances. procedures shall include provisions whereby the facility manager ensures: (a) a grievance form and instructions for registering a Policy Section 508: Grievance Procedures grievance, which includes provisions for the youth to have free access to the form; Youth have access to both paper grievance copies in the dorm and throughout the facility ☒ ☐ ☐ and can file electronic grievances anytime via the school computers during school hours. All grievances submitted were submitted via the electronic system. (b) the youth shall have the option to confidentially file Policy Section 508: Grievance Procedures the grievance or to deliver the form to any youth supervision staff working in the facility; Youth may give their completed grievance to ☒ ☐ ☐ any Camp Afflerbaugh staff or they can file the paper copy grievance in the confidential box or complete an electronic grievance during school. (c) resolution of the grievance at the lowest appropriate Policy Section 508: Grievance Procedures staff level; All youth interviewed were aware of the process to file either a paper or electronic grievance. All stated they can turn in their ☒ ☐ ☐ grievance to any staff member, including the staff person they grieved or into the box. Youth stated that facility managers address youth during town hall meetings when anonymous grievances are filed. (d) provision for a prompt review and initial response to Policy Section 508: Grievance Procedures grievances within three (3) business days, grievances that relate to health and safety issues must be All grievances were completed timely, and ☒ ☐ ☐ addressed immediately; youth continue to be notified at orientation that any health safety issue must be addressed immediately. (1) The youth may elect to be present to explain Policy Section 508: Grievance Procedures his/her version of the grievance to a person not ☒ ☐ ☐ directly involved in the circumstances which led to the grievance. (2) Provision for a staff representative approved by Policy Section 508: Grievance Procedures the facility administrator to assist the youth. ☒ ☐ ☐ No youth requested assistance. (e) provision for a written response to the grievance Policy Section 508: Grievance Procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ which includes the reasons for the decisions; 7207 Los Angeles Camp Afflerbaugh Targeted PRO 23-24 Page 11 of 14 A453 JUV Targeted PRO eff. 1/2024 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (f) a system which provides that any appeal of a Policy Section 508: Grievance Procedures grievance shall be heard by a person not directly ☒ ☐ ☐ involved in the circumstances which led to the grievance; (g) resolution of the grievance must occur within ten (10) Policy Section 508: Grievance Procedures business days unless circumstances dictate a longer ☒ ☐ ☐ time frame. The youth shall be notified of any delay; All grievances were completed/resolved and, within the 10-business day guideline. (h) the policy shall provide multiple internal and external Policy Section 508: Grievance Procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ methods to report sexual abuse and sexual harassment. Whether or not associated with a grievance, concerns Policy Section 508: Grievance Procedures of parents, guardians, staff or other parties shall be addressed and documented in accordance with written ☒ ☐ ☐ Parents are also encouraged to contact the policies and procedures within a specified timeframe. facility managers for any complaints or to complete a citizen’s complaint. 1371 PROGRAMS, RECREATION, AND Policy Section 1306: Programs, Recreation EXERCISE. and Exercise The facility administrator shall develop and implement written policies and procedures for programs, ☒ ☐ ☐ recreation, and exercise for all youth. The intent is to minimize the amount of time youth are in their rooms or their bed area. Juvenile facilities shall provide the opportunity for Policy Section 1306: Programs, Recreation programs, recreation, and exercise a minimum of three 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 A random sampling of program, exercise and permitting. recreational sheets were provided for review. ☒ ☐ ☐ These sheets provide an at-a-glance documentation of all activities that occur in the Dorm stages. A review of all documentation noted that all required areas are being provided to all youth. A youth’s participation in programs, recreation, and Policy Section 1306: Programs, Recreation exercise may be suspended only upon a written finding and Exercise by the administrator/manager or designee that a youth ☒ ☐ ☐ represents a threat to the safety and security of the We did not find any documentation of any facility. programs, recreation, or exercise being suspended. Such program, recreation, and exercise schedule shall Policy Section 1306: Programs, Recreation be posted in the living units. and Exercise ☒ ☐ ☐ A program calendar was posted in the dorm. There will be a written annual review of the programs, Policy Section 1306: Programs, Recreation recreation, and exercise by the responsible agency to and Exercise ensure content offered is current, consistent, and relevant to the population. Annual Reviews were provided and received ☒ ☐ ☐ for review. We found reviews were completed by Probation, Community Based Organizations, Department of Mental Health (DMH) and LACOE. A list of programs is noted below. 7207 Los Angeles Camp Afflerbaugh Targeted PRO 23-24 Page 12 of 14 A453 JUV Targeted PRO eff. 1/2024 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (a) Programs. All youth shall be provided with the Policy Section 1306: Programs, Recreation opportunity for at least one hour of daily programming to and Exercise include, but not be limited to, trauma focused, cognitive, evidence-based, best practice interventions that are Youth stated when interviewed, they culturally relevant and linguistically appropriate, or pro- participate in programming daily with social interventions and activities designed to reduce Probation, LACOE, DMH, and with recidivism. These programs should be based on the Community Based Organizations that come youth’s individual needs as required by Sections 1355 into the facility. Youth stated there are some and 1356. Such programs may be provided under the programs they prefer over others such as the direction of the Chief Probation Officer or the County Wolf Connection and several DMH and CBO Office of Education and can be administered by county partners such as mental health agencies, community programs. based organizations, faith-based organizations or Probation staff. Probation Programs may include but are not limited to: ❖ Life Skills Discussions (1) Cognitive Behavior Interventions; ❖ Book Club (2) Management of Stress and Trauma; ❖ Financial Literacy (3) Anger Management; (4) Conflict Resolution; Department of Mental Health (5) Juvenile Justice System; ❖ Individual Therapy (6) Trauma-related interventions; ❖ Family Therapy (7) Victim Awareness; ❖ Dialectical Behavior Therapy (8) Self-Improvement; ❖ Substance Abuse Programming (9) Parenting Skills and support; ☒ ☐ ☐ (10) Tolerance and Diversity; ❖ Psychiatric Medical Services (11) Healing Informed Approaches; ❖ Crisis Intervention/De-Escalation (12) Interventions by Credible Messengers; ❖ Seeking Safety (13) Gender Specific Programming; ❖ Aftercare Programming (14) Art, creative writing, or self-expression; ❖ Youth Peer Group (15) CPR and First Aid training; (16) Restorative Justice or Civic Engagement; Community-Based Organizations (17) Career and leadership opportunities; and, ❖ ADVOT (18) Other topics suitable to the youth population. ❖ Boyle Heights Arts Conservatory ❖ Center for Empowerment of Families ❖ Gang Reduction ❖ The Wolf Connection ❖ The Armory Center for the Arts ❖ The Unusual Suspects Theatre Company ❖ Urban Strategies LACOE ❖ American Job Centers of California ❖ College Courses ❖ Personal Enrichment Training ❖ OSHA Course Certification Program ❖ Transition Partnership Program (TP) (b) Recreation. All youth shall be provided the opportunity Policy Section 1306: Programs, Recreation for at least one hour of daily access to unscheduled and Exercise activities such as leisure reading, letter writing, and entertainment. Activities shall be supervised and include The documentation was provided and orientation and may include coaching of youth. reviewed. Youth are receiving their recreation periods. This was validated ☒ ☐ ☐ through conversations with the youth. Youth report they engage in watching TV and movies, reading, music, arts and crafts, playing games, playing dominoes, writing letters, relaxing, video games, and telephone use. 7207 Los Angeles Camp Afflerbaugh Targeted PRO 23-24 Page 13 of 14 A453 JUV Targeted PRO eff. 1/2024 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (c) Exercise. All youth shall be provided with the Policy Section 1306: Programs, Recreation opportunity for at least one hour of large muscle activity and Exercise each day. While onsite, we found youth to be participating in exercise activities in the afternoon large muscle exercise period. Youth reported they generally go outside in the afternoon and in the mornings on the weekends. Exercise activities that were reported as being available to the youth is as follows: • Basketball ☒ ☐ ☐ • Football • Running Club • Volleyball • Weights • Soccer • Track/Walking • Calisthenics • Swimming • Kickball The documentation provided and reviewed noted compliance and youth receiving the required exercise. The administrator/manager may suspend, for a period Policy Section 1306: Programs, Recreation not to exceed 24 hours, access to recreation and and Exercise programs. The administrator/manager shall document ☒ ☐ ☐ the reasons why suspension of recreation and programs occurs. 7207 Los Angeles Camp Afflerbaugh Targeted PRO 23-24 Page 14 of 14 A453 JUV Targeted PRO eff. 1/2024 JUVENILE HALLS, SPECIAL PURPOSE JUVENILE HALLS AND CAMPS PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION Board of State and Community Corrections Applicable Title 24 Regulations: Pre-1998* BSCC Code: 7207 FACILITY NAME: FACILITY TYPE: Camp Clinton Afflerbaugh Camp CONSTRUCTION/REMODEL DATE(S): 1960 IDENTIFY FACILITY PHYSICAL PLANT MODIFICATIONS SINCE 1992: FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: DATE: Lisa Southwell June 24-26, 2024 TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS RECEPTION AREA (JH) This applies only to Juvenile Halls. ☐ ☐ ☒ Holding Rooms: Contain 15 square feet per minor; Have sufficient seating to accommodate the rated ☐ ☐ ☒ capacity based on floor space; Provide access to water closets and wash basins ☐ ☐ ☒ at a ratio of a 1:8; and Provide access to drinking fountain. ☐ ☐ ☒ Provide access to telephone. ☐ ☐ ☒ Provide access to private room(s) for interviews. ☐ ☐ ☒ MEDICAL EXAM SPACE (JH & CAMP) Space or room(s) afford privacy, are equipped to carry ☒ ☐ ☐ out routine examinations and emergency care and have sufficient locked storage space for medical supplies. LIVING UNITS (JH AND SPJH) ☐ ☐ ☒ Living units are designed to accommodate no more than 30 minors and contain: Showers at a ratio of 1:6; ☐ ☐ ☒ Washbasins at a ratio of 1:6; ☐ ☐ ☒ Water closets at a ratio of 1:6 or water closet and ☐ ☐ ☒ one urinal for every 15 boys; and, Access to a drinking fountain by minors and staff. ☐ ☐ ☒ Doors of each sleeping room have a view panel (maximum of 144 square inches of shatter-proof glass ☐ ☐ ☒ or plastic materials) that allows the visual supervision of all parts of the room. Hallways in the detention living units are at least eight feet wide. If rooms are located on only one side, or if ☐ ☐ ☒ room doors are staggered, hallways are at least six feet wide. SINGLE ROOMS (JH, SPJH & CAMP) Contain a minimum of 500 cubic feet of air space and ☐ ☐ ☒ 63 cubic feet of floor space. *Regulations on this checklist are from the Pre-1998 Title 15 Sections 4272/4315.3(Juvenile Halls & Special Purpose Juvenile Halls) and 4323 (Camps & Ranches). 7207 Los Angeles Camp Afflerbaugh PHY 23-24 - 1 - J455 PHY Pre-98.dot (03/01) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS DOUBLE ROOMS (JH, SPJH & CAMP) ☐ ☐ ☒ Contain a minimum of 800 cubic feet of airspace and 100 square feet of floor space. DORMITORY SLEEPING AREAS (JH & CAMP) ☒ ☐ ☐ Contain a minimum of 400 cubic feet of airspace and 50 square feet of floor space per minor. LOCKED SLEEPING ROOMS (JH, SPJH & CAMP) Contain an individual or combination drinking fountain, ☐ ☐ ☒ wash basin and toilet, unless a communication system or procedure is in effect to give minor immediate access to these fixtures. PLUMBING FIXTURES (CAMP) The following plumbing fixtures are adjacent to each ☒ ☐ ☐ sleeping area: Shower or bathtub at a ratio of 1:6; Washbasins at a ratio of 1:10; ☒ ☐ ☐ Access to toilets at a ratio of 1:10 or toilet and one ☒ ☐ ☐ urinal for every 15 boys; and, Access to a drinking fountain. ☒ ☐ ☐ BEDS AND MATTRESSES (JH, SPJH & CAMP) Beds and mattresses are: ☒ ☐ ☐ A least 30 inches wide and 76 inches long; Spaced at least 36 inches apart and at least 12 ☒ ☐ ☐ inches off the floor; and, Mattresses are made of a fire-retardant material. ☒ ☐ ☐ INTERVIEW ROOMS (JH, SPJH & CAMP) ☒ ☐ ☐ There is one interview room for each detention unit in juvenile halls and special purpose juvenile halls. There is a private room suitably equipped for ☒ ☐ ☐ conferences and interviews in each camp. LIGHTING (JH, SPJH & CAMP) There are at least 50-foot candles of illumination at ☒ ☐ ☐ desk level and, at night, there is a maximum illumination of two foot candles at bed level in individual and multiple occupancy rooms. ACADEMIC CLASSROOM (JH & CAMP) Camps Afflerbaugh and Paige share the academic classrooms. Each classroom contains a minimum of 160 square feet with a teacher's desk and work area, and a ☒ ☐ ☐ minimum of 28 square feet per student. Classrooms should be designed for no more than 15 students. 98: Designed for no more than 20 students DINING SPACE (JH & CAMP) ☒ ☐ ☐ There is a minimum of 15 square feet of space for each person being fed at any given time. *Regulations on this checklist are from the Pre-1998 Title 15 Sections 4272/4315.3(Juvenile Halls & Special Purpose Juvenile Halls) and 4323 (Camps & Ranches). 7207 Los Angeles Camp Afflerbaugh PHY 23-24 - 2 - J455 PHY Pre-98.dot (03/01) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS PHYSICAL ACTIVITY SPACE (JH & CAMP) (See 2001 regulations for revised calculations.) There is indoor space consisting of at least 30 square ☒ ☐ ☐ feet of clear space for each minor, which may be included in a day room, a recreational building, or a multipurpose space (gymnasium). There is outdoor and/or multipurpose (gymnasium) space consisting of: ☐ ☐ ☒ No less than the equivalent of 90' X 100' outdoor and /or multipurpose space (gymnasium) for a facility with a capacity of 40 or less. No less than the equivalent of 90' X 100' hardtop area and 260 X 260' field area and/or multipurpose space (gymnasium) for a camp with ☒ ☐ ☐ a capacity of more than 40, and a juvenile hall with a capacity between 41 to 100 minors. No less than the equivalent of two 90' X 100' hardtop area and 260 X 260' field area and/or multipurpose space (gymnasium) for a camp with ☒ ☐ ☐ a capacity of more than 40 and a juvenile hall with a capacity in excess of 101 minors. Lighting is adequate for security and evening ☒ ☐ ☐ recreational activities in camps. STORAGE SPACE (JH, SPJH & CAMP) ☒ ☐ ☐ Each minor is provided 9 cubic feet of secure storage space for personal clothing and belongings. Camps shall have adequate space (12 square feet of floor area is recommended) for bulk and activity ☒ ☐ ☐ storage equipment. MULTIPURPOSE SPACE OR ROOM (SPJH) This applies only to Special Purpose Juvenile Halls. There is a multipurpose space or room that provides space for reception, dining, recreation, exercise and/or ☐ ☐ ☒ education. This room contains a minimum of: 30 square feet of clear floor space per minor in the ☐ ☐ ☒ room; 10 feet by 20 feet floor dimensions; and, ☐ ☐ ☒ 1600 cubic feet of air space with a minimum ☐ ☐ ☒ ceiling height of eight feet. *Regulations on this checklist are from the Pre-1998 Title 15 Sections 4272/4315.3(Juvenile Halls & Special Purpose Juvenile Halls) and 4323 (Camps & Ranches). 7207 Los Angeles Camp Afflerbaugh PHY 23-24 - 3 - J455 PHY Pre-98.dot (03/01) JUVENILE HALLS, SPECIAL-PURPOSE HALLS AND CAMPS LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION Board of State and Community Corrections Inspection BSCC Code: 7207 FACILITY: TYPE: RC: Camp Clinton Afflerbaugh Camp 105 FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: DATE: Lisa Southwell June 24-26, 2024 ROOMS EACH ROOM Each Room FIXTURES* Unit Room Applicable # Total Size (L x W x H) or COMMENTS # RC T U W F S Designation Type Standards Rooms RC Square/Cubic Feet Beds Dormitory Dorm Pre-98 1 70 105 105 160’ x 39’ = 6,058 2 Workstation –13’ x 14’ Dayroom Pre-98 19’ x 40’ = 760 Restroom Pre-98 1 9 12 24 17 Historical Notes: Camps Afflerbaugh and Paige share academic classrooms. 2011: The original construction included a double occupancy room. That space was adjacent to the Nurse’s office and has been converted to additional medical space. There is no intention of returning it to its original purpose. It has been removed from the LASE. 2013: One of the toilets was inoperable on the date of the inspection. 2014-2016 Inspection Cycle Notes: RC stands at 105 however the facility has removed beds to provide programming space, mental health staff offices, etc. Changes have occurred in a way beds can be re-installed in a matter of a few days. 2016-2018 Inspection Cycle Notes: RC is 105; however only 61 beds were present. The dorm is set up in groups - Alpha, Bravo, Charlie, and Delta 2018-2020 Inspection Cycle Notes: Inspection virtually completed. No changes to the LASE per administration. Provided for information only. 2020-2022: Rated capacity remains at 105. The total number of physical beds in the facility at this time are 70. The dorm is broken into 4 wings with beds. Alpha: 17 Bravo: 18 Charlie: 17 and Delta: 18 *T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit. If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of the facility's rated capacity. 7207 Los Angeles Camp Afflerbaugh LASE 23-34 - 1 - J460 LAS JUV-05.dot (8/05) JUVENILE HALLS, SPECIAL PURPOSE JUVENILE HALLS AND CAMPS Board of State and Community Corrections PROCEDURES CHECKLIST1 BSCC Code: 7255 FACILITY NAME: FACILITY TYPE: Camp Paige Juvenile Camp PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Jose Villar, Probation Director, Martha Rodriquez, DPO II, Shanell Law, DPO I, R. Fonseca, SDPO (4 Youth, spoke in Education Center) FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: DATE: Lisa Southwell June 19-21, 2024 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1321 STAFFING Policy Section 206: Staffing Each juvenile facility shall: The Agency’s staffing documentation, (a) have an adequate number of personnel sufficient to including facility staff schedules, monthly carry out the overall facility operation and its staffing breakdown, location work schedules programming, to provide for safety and security of youth and variance reports, and minimum staffing and staff, and meet established standards and information were provided for our review. regulations; Actual staffing documentation for May 10 - 17, 2024, was reviewed to ensure adequate staffing was available and in compliance with the minimum staffing presented by the facility manager. ☒ ☐ ☐ The facility has a budget for 46 staff to staff the facility; however, the documentation noted 12 vacancies or a 26% vacancy rate. The facility covers shifts through voluntary overtime both internally with Camp Paige staff and with voluntary overtime from staff outside the camp coming on their off time and covering shifts. We noted ordered overtime and holdovers do not occur. During our inspection, we did not find that programs or activities are not occurring due to lack of staffing. (b) ensure that no required services shall be denied Policy Section 206: Staffing because of insufficient numbers of staff on duty absent ☒ ☐ ☐ exigent circumstances; We found youth to be receiving all required services, activities, and programming. 1 This document is intended for use as a tool during the targeted inspection process; this worksheet may not contain each Title 15 regulation that is required. Additionally, many regulations on this worksheet are SUMMARIES of the regulation; the text on this worksheet may not contain the entire text of the actual regulation. Please refer to the complete California Code of Regulations, Title 15, Minimum Standards for Juvenile Facilities, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 5 for the complete list and text of regulations. 7255 Los Angeles Camp Paige Targeted PRO 23-24 Page 1 of 15 A453 JUV Targeted PRO eff. 1/2024 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (c) have a sufficient number of supervisory level staff to Policy Section 206: Staffing ensure adequate supervision of all staff members; The facility is managed by the onsite director with the assistance of the assigned supervisors. There is always a supervisor ☒ ☐ ☐ assigned to the shifts. We noticed 4 full-duty supervisors with two on leave statuses. Supervisors on overtime have been filling in to ensure full 24/7 coverage. One supervisor has recently returned. (d) have a clearly identified person on duty at all times Policy Section 206: Staffing who is responsible for operations and activities and has completed the Juvenile Corrections Officer Core Course The on-duty supervisor is responsible for the ☒ ☐ ☐ and PC 832 training; activities and operations of the facility during their shift. The facility director is responsible for the camp overall. (e) have at least one staff member present on each living Policy Section 206: Staffing unit whenever there are youth in the living unit; ☒ ☐ ☐ There is always a staff member wherever youth are present (f) have sufficient food service personnel relative to the Policy Section 206: Staffing number and security of living units, including staff qualified and available to: plan menus meeting nutritional The camp has a dining hall and a kitchen with requirements of youth; provide kitchen supervision; direct cooks who prepare the youth’s food. The ☒ ☐ ☐ food preparation and servings; conduct related training kitchens can help each other, if necessary, as programs for culinary staff; and maintain necessary there is a kitchen and staff at Camp records; or, a facility may serve food that meets nutritional Afflerbaugh also. standards prepared by an outside source; (g) have sufficient administrative, clerical, recreational, Policy Section 206: Staffing medical, dental, mental health, building maintenance, transportation, control room, facility security and other Additional staffing is maintained so that youth support staff for the efficient management of the facility, ☒ ☐ ☐ supervision staff is not used for these and to ensure that youth supervision staff shall not be purposes. diverted from supervising youth; and, (h) assign sufficient youth supervision staff to provide Policy Section 206: Staffing continuous wide awake supervision of youth, subject to temporary variations in staff assignments to meet special ☐ ☐ ☒ Does not apply. program needs. Staffing shall be in compliance with a minimum youth-staff ratio for the following facility types: (1) Juvenile Halls Does not apply. (A) during the hours that youth are awake, one ☐ ☐ ☒ wide-awake youth supervision staff member on duty for each 10 youth in detention; (B) during the hours that youth are confined to their Does not apply. 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 Does not apply. 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 Does not apply. duty who is the same gender as youth housed in ☐ ☐ ☒ the facility. 7255 Los Angeles Camp Paige Targeted PRO 23-24 Page 2 of 15 A453 JUV Targeted PRO eff. 1/2024 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (E) personnel with primary responsibility for other Does not apply. duties such as administration, supervision of personnel, academic or trade instruction, clerical, ☐ ☐ ☒ kitchen or maintenance shall not be classified as youth supervision staff positions. (2) Special Purpose Juvenile Halls Does not apply. (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 Does not apply. 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 Does not apply. 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 Does not apply. duty who is the same gender as youth housed in ☐ ☐ ☒ the facility. (E) personnel with primary responsibility for other Does not apply. 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 Policy Section 206: Staffing (A) during the hours that youth are awake, one wide-awake youth supervision staff member on duty for each 15 youth in the camp population; Agency policy requires staffing to comply with PREA standards of 1-8. ☒ ☐ ☐ Youth reside in the dorm. The population on the day of inspection was 24. Youth and staff were celebrating Juneteenth and were enjoying a BBQ, sporting activities, and time outside during the first day of inspection. (B) during the hours that youth are confined to their Policy Section 206: Staffing room for the purpose of sleeping, one wide-awake youth supervision staff member on duty for each ☒ ☐ ☐ Agency policy requires staffing to comply with 30 youth present in the facility; PREA standards of 1-16. Staffing is kept separate on the late-night shift as well. (C) at least two wide-awake youth supervision staff Policy Section 206: Staffing members on duty at all times, regardless of the number of youth in residence, unless All staff are to remain awake in the facility. ☒ ☐ ☐ arrangements have been made for backup support services which allow for immediate response to emergencies; (D) at least one youth supervision staff member on Policy Section 206: Staffing duty who is the same gender as youth housed in ☒ ☐ ☐ the facility; There are always same-gendered staff in the facility. 7255 Los Angeles Camp Paige Targeted PRO 23-24 Page 3 of 15 A453 JUV Targeted PRO eff. 1/2024 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (E) in addition to the minimum staff to youth ratio Policy Section 206: Staffing required in (h)(3)(A)-(B), consideration shall be given to the size, design, and location of the camp; types of youth committed to the camp; and the ☒ ☐ ☐ function of the camp in determining the level of supervision necessary to maintain the safety and welfare of youth and staff; (F) personnel with primary responsibility for other Policy Section 206: Staffing duties such as administration, supervision of personnel, academic or trade instruction, clerical, ☒ ☐ ☐ Only sworn staff have the responsibility to farm, forestry, kitchen or maintenance shall not be supervise the youth. classified as youth supervision staff positions. 1328 SAFETY CHECKS Policy Sections: 1313: Safety Checks The facility administrator shall develop and implement A random sampling of safety checks were policy and procedures that provide for direct visual requested and reviewed. We noted side notes observation of youth at a minimum of every 15 minutes, of the time period between checks at random or varied intervals during hours when youth are asleep or when youth are in their rooms, confined in demonstrating ongoing, daily quality holding cells or confined to their bed in a dormitory. assurance activities and supervisor audits Supervision is not replaced, but may be supplemented occurring as required. by, an audio/visual electronic surveillance system designed to detect overt, aggressive or assaultive behavior and to summon aid in emergencies. All safety ☒ ☐ ☐ A random sampling of safety checks were checks shall be documented with the actual time the requested and reviewed. We noted side check is completed. notes of the time between checks demonstrating ongoing, daily quality assurance activities, and supervisor audits occurring as required. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that supervisors address discrepancies in safety check documentation. 1329 SUICIDE PREVENTION PLAN Policy Section 1201: Suicide Prevention Plan The facility administrator, in collaboration with the healthcare and behavioral/mental health administrators, Policy Section 1203: Suicide Prevention shall plan and implement written policies and procedures Policy for Juvenile Facilities and Policy which delineate a Suicide Prevention Plan. The plan shall ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 2104: Professional Development consider the needs of youth experiencing past or current and Training 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 Policy Section 1203: Suicide Prevention 1322, Youth Supervision Staff Orientation, and Training Policy for Juvenile Facilities and Policy and the Juvenile Corrections Officer Core Course. Section 2104: Professional Development ☒ ☐ ☐ and Training All staff are trained in suicide prevention. 7255 Los Angeles Camp Paige Targeted PRO 23-24 Page 4 of 15 A453 JUV Targeted PRO eff. 1/2024 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (b) Screening, Identification Assessment and Policy Section 1203: Suicide Prevention Precautionary Protocols Policy for Juvenile Facilities (1) All youth shall be screened for risk of suicide at intake and as needed during detention. Prior to entering camp, all youth are cleared for transfer by medical and mental health at ☒ ☐ ☐ the Los Padrinos. Youth are again screened during the intake process at Camp Afflerbaugh. If a youth becomes at risk during their commitment, they are screened and addressed as appropriate. (2) All youth supervision staff who perform intake Policy Section 1203: Suicide Prevention processes shall be trained in screening youth for risk of Policy for Juvenile Facilities suicide. ☒ ☐ ☐ A memo was received from the facility director stating 10 officers have been trained specifically in the intake and screening functions for youth for risk of suicide. (3) All youth who have been identified during the intake Policy Section 1203: Suicide Prevention screening process to be at risk of suicide shall be referred Policy for Juvenile Facilities to behavioral/mental health staff for a suicide risk ☒ ☐ ☐ assessment. Any youth who staff may be concerned about are immediately referred to mental health for screening. (4) Precautionary protocols shall be developed to ensure Policy Section 1203: Suicide Prevention the youth’s safety pending the behavioral/mental health Policy for Juvenile Facilities assessment. If a youth were to be required to be kept safe, he would be placed on a level and a special watch status until cleared by mental health. Youth on a level status are placed with direct ☒ ☐ ☐ supervision until cleared otherwise. Probation staff are unable to remove any youth from level that is placed on by a mental health staff. A memo was received from the Camp Director Villar stating no youth have been on a level this cycle. (c) Referral process to behavioral/mental health staff for Policy Section 1203: Suicide Prevention assessment and/or services. Policy for Juvenile Facilities ☒ ☐ ☐ Probation referrals are process based; however, any facility member can make a referral. Referrals that originate from facility partners may be provided verbally. 7255 Los Angeles Camp Paige Targeted PRO 23-24 Page 5 of 15 A453 JUV Targeted PRO eff. 1/2024 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (d) Procedures for monitoring of youth identified at risk for Policy Section 1202: Enhanced Specialized suicide. Supervision: Enhanced Supervision Requirements, Level 3 Enhanced Supervision Requirements and Policy Section 1203: Suicide Prevention Policy for Juvenile Facilities The Camp alert log is a communication process for staff to be made aware of all youth who are placed on specialized supervision, require medication, or are ☒ ☐ ☐ assigned to a specific therapist. This log was provided for our review. Youth may be placed on Enhanced Specialized Supervision with intensive staff supervision to ensure their safety. This has not happened in this cycle at Camp Paige. All staff are required to read and be aware of this log and the particular expectations of each youth’s individualized needs each shift. Staff sign off each day as proof of review of the log. Policy Section 1202: Enhanced and (e) Safety Interventions ☒ ☐ ☐ Specialized Supervision Requirements of Youth in Juvenile Facilities (1) Procedures to address intervention protocols for youth identified at risk for suicide which may include, but are not limited to: (A) Housing consideration Policy Section 1202: Enhanced and Specialized Supervision Requirements of Youth in Juvenile Facilities If placed on a Specialized Supervision Plan, the plan would provide directions to staff for ☒ ☐ ☐ housing youth to keep them safe. Youth may remain in the facility even if they are placed on a precautionary watch. This practice has changed from past years in which youth may have been sent out of the camp and lost days due to a mental health emergency. (B) Treatment strategies including trauma-informed Policy Section 1203: Suicide Prevention approaches Policy for Juvenile Facilities Multi-disciplinary teams are called as needed ☒ ☐ ☐ to address any issues a youth may be having. Treatment strategies are discussed and determined for and with the youth. Mental Health see youth based on the seriousness of the situation. (2) Procedures to instruct youth supervision staff how to Policy Section 1202: Enhanced and respond to youth who exhibit suicidal behaviors. Specialized Supervision Requirements of Youth in Juvenile Facilities and Policy ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 1203: Suicide Prevention Policy for Juvenile Facilities to 1200-48, Suicide Attempt Procedures 7255 Los Angeles Camp Paige Targeted PRO 23-24 Page 6 of 15 A453 JUV Targeted PRO eff. 1/2024 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (f) Communication Policy Section 1203: Suicide Prevention The intake process shall include communication with the Policy for Juvenile Facilities arresting officer and family guardians regarding the youth’s past or present suicidal ideations, behaviors or As part of the intake and admission process, attempts. facility staff call the youth’s parents to rule out ☒ ☐ ☐ any past or current self-harm behavior. Conversations are also held with the sending facility as well as the transportation officers to determine if any mention of self-harm or any other issues to be concerned over. No issues were provided. Procedures for clear and current information sharing Policy Section 1203: Suicide about youth at risk for suicide with youth supervision, Prevention Policy for Juvenile Facilities healthcare, and behavioral/mental health staff. (Policy) Request for Mental Health Consultation. ☒ ☐ ☐ If Probation, JCHS, or LACOE become aware of a youth’s desire to harm himself, they initiate appropriate supervision practices to keep the youth safe and communicate this information between all partners. (g) Debriefing of Critical Incidents Related to Suicides or There have been no critical events this cycle. Attempts (1) Process for administrative review of the ☒ ☐ ☐ circumstances and responses proceeding, during and after the critical incident. Policy Section 1203: Suicide Prevention (2) Process for a debriefing event with affected staff. ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy for Juvenile Facilities (3) Process for a debriefing event with affected youth. Policy Section 1203: Suicide Prevention Policy for Juvenile Facilities ☒ ☐ ☐ Critical Stress Briefings are completed. (h) Documentation Policy Section 1203: Suicide Prevention (1) Documentation processes shall be developed to Policy for Juvenile Facilities ☒ ☐ ☐ ensure compliance with this regulation Critical Stress Briefings are completed. Youth identified at risk for suicide shall not be denied the Policy Section 1203: Suicide Prevention opportunity to participate in facility programs, services Policy for Juvenile Facilities and activities which are available to other non-suicidal youth, unless deemed necessary for the safety of the Any youth placed on a level have full access youth or security of the facility. Any deprivation of to full program. If the youth were not to have ☒ ☐ ☐ programs, services or activities for youth at risk of suicide access for whatever reason, an incident shall be documented and approved by the facility report would be written and provided to the manager. facility administrators and managers. No youth were on suicide watch. 7255 Los Angeles Camp Paige Targeted PRO 23-24 Page 7 of 15 A453 JUV Targeted PRO eff. 1/2024 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1354.5 ROOM CONFINEMENT Policy Section 515: Room Confinement and Section and Policy Section 1400: The (a) The facility administrator shall develop and Healing Opportunities and Positive implement written policies and procedures addressing Engagement (HOPE) Center the confinement of youth in their room that are consistent with Welfare and Institutions Code Section ☐ ☐ ☒ 208.3. The placement of a youth in room confinement Room confinement does not occur at the shall be accomplished in accordance with the following camp. Youth may be transferred from the guidelines: camp to Camp Rockey for Room Confinement if necessary. (1) Room confinement shall not be used before Policy Section 515: Room Confinement and other, less restrictive, options have been attempted Policy Section 1400: The Healing and exhausted, unless attempting those options Opportunities and Positive Engagement ☐ ☐ ☒ poses a threat to the safety or security of any youth (HOPE) Center or staff. Does not apply. (2) Room confinement shall not be used for the Policy Section 515: Room Confinement and purposes of punishment, coercion, convenience, or Policy Section 1400: The Healing retaliation by staff. Opportunities and Positive Engagement ☐ ☐ ☒ (HOPE) Center Does not apply. (3) Room confinement shall not be used to the extent Policy Section 515: Room Confinement and that it compromises the mental and physical health Policy Section 1400: The Healing of the youth. Opportunities and Positive Engagement ☐ ☐ ☒ (HOPE) Center Does not apply. (b) A youth may be held up to four hours in room Policy Section 1400: The Healing confinement. After the youth has been held in room Opportunities and Positive Engagement confinement for a period of four hours, staff shall do one ☐ ☐ ☒ (HOPE) Center or more of the following: Does not apply. Policy Section 1400: The Healing Opportunities and Positive Engagement (1) Return the youth to general population. ☐ ☐ ☒ (HOPE) Center Does not apply. Policy Section 1400: The Healing Opportunities and Positive Engagement (2) Consult with mental health or medical staff. ☐ ☐ ☒ (HOPE) Center Does not apply. (3) Develop an individualized plan that includes the Policy Section 1400: The Healing goals and objectives to be met in order to reintegrate Opportunities and Positive Engagement the youth to general population. ☐ ☐ ☒ (HOPE) Center Does not apply. (4) If room confinement must be extended beyond Policy Section 1400: The Healing four hours, staff shall do each of the following: Opportunities and Positive Engagement (A) Document the reasons for room confinement (HOPE) Center and the basis for the extension, the date and time ☐ ☐ ☒ the youth was first placed in room confinement, Does not apply. and when he or she is eventually released from room confinement. 7255 Los Angeles Camp Paige Targeted PRO 23-24 Page 8 of 15 A453 JUV Targeted PRO eff. 1/2024 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (B) Develop an individualized plan that includes Policy Section 1400: The Healing the goals and objectives to be met in order to Opportunities and Positive Engagement integrate the youth to general population. ☐ ☐ ☒ (HOPE) Center Does not apply. (C) Obtain documented authorization by the Policy Section 1400: The Healing facility superintendent or his or her designee Opportunities and Positive Engagement every four hours thereafter. ☐ ☐ ☒ (HOPE) Center Does not apply. (5) This section is not intended to limit the use of Policy Section 1400: The Healing single-person rooms or cells for the housing of youth Opportunities and Positive Engagement in juvenile facilities and does not apply to normal ☐ ☐ ☒ (HOPE) Center sleeping hours. Does not apply. (6) This section does not apply to youth or wards in Policy Section 515: Room Confinement and court holding facilities or adult facilities. Policy Section 1400: The Healing ☐ Opportunities and Positive Engagement ☐ ☒ (HOPE) Center Does not apply. (7) Nothing in this section shall be construed to Policy Section 515: Room Confinement and conflict with any law providing greater or additional Policy Section 1400: The Healing protections to youth. Opportunities and Positive Engagement ☐ ☐ ☒ (HOPE) Center Does not apply. (8) This section does not apply during an Policy Section 515: Room Confinement and extraordinary emergency circumstance that requires Policy Section 1400: The Healing a significant departure from normal institutional Opportunities and Positive Engagement operations, including a natural disaster or facility- (HOPE) Center ☐ ☐ ☒ wide threat that poses an imminent and substantial risk of harm to multiple staff or youth. This exception Does not apply. shall apply for the shortest amount of time needed to address this imminent and substantial risk of harm. (9) This section does not apply when a youth is Policy Section 515: Room Confinement and placed in a locked cell or sleeping room to treat and Policy Section 1400: The Healing protect against the spread of a communicable Opportunities and Positive Engagement disease for the shortest amount of time required to (HOPE) Center reduce the risk of infection, with the written approval of a licensed physician or nurse practitioner, when Does not apply. the youth is not required to be in an infirmary for an ☐ ☐ ☒ illness. Additionally, this section does not apply when a youth is placed in a locked cell or sleeping room for required extended care after medical treatment with the written approval of a licensed physician or nurse practitioner, when the youth is not required to be in an infirmary for illness. 1357 USE OF FORCE Policy Section 1701: Physical Intervention Policy for Juvenile Facilities and the The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Transportation Section responsible physician, shall develop and implement written policies and procedures for the use of force, which may include chemical agents. Force shall never ☒ ☐ ☐ Five use-of-force incidents were provided for be applied as punishment, discipline, retaliation or our review. One in February, one in March, treatment. two in April, and one in May. We found use of (a) At a minimum, each facility shall develop policies and force to be lower than in the past and the tone procedures which: of the camp to be calm. 7255 Los Angeles Camp Paige Targeted PRO 23-24 Page 9 of 15 A453 JUV Targeted PRO eff. 1/2024 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (1) restricts the use of force to that which is deemed Policy Section 1704: Safe Crisis reasonable and necessary, as defined in Section 1302 Management and Physical Intervention to ensure the safety and security of youth, staff, others ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedures and the facility. (2) outline the force options available to staff including Policy Section 1704: Safe Crisis both physical and non-physical options and define ☒ ☐ ☐ Management and Physical Intervention when those force options are appropriate. Procedures (3) describe force options or techniques that are Policy Section 1704: Safe Crisis expressly prohibited by the facility. ☒ ☐ ☐ Management and Physical Intervention Procedures (4) describe the requirements of staff to report any Policy Section 1704: Safe Crisis inappropriate use of force, and to take affirmative ☒ ☐ ☐ Management and Physical Intervention action to immediately stop it. Procedures (5) define a standardized reporting format that Policy Section 1704: Safe Crisis includes time period and procedure for documenting Management and Physical Intervention and reporting the use of force, including reporting Procedures requirements of management and line staff and procedures for reviewing and tracking use of force All regulatory areas were addressed. incidents by supervisory and or management staff, ☒ ☐ ☐ which include procedures for debriefing a particular The facility is current on all SCM reviews. incident with staff and/or youth for the purposes of training as well as mitigating the effects of trauma that Documentation is current with FIRST team may have been experienced by staff and /or the youth who review all incidents. involved. (6) Include an administrative review and a system for Policy Section 1706: Safe Crisis investigating unreasonable use of force. Management Physical Intervention Reports ☒ ☐ ☐ (7) define the role, notification, and follow-up Policy Section 1704: Safe Crisis procedures required after use of force incidents for Management and Physical Intervention medical, mental health staff and parents or legal Procedures guardians. Youth are seen by medical immediately following an incident and a mental health ☒ ☐ ☐ referral is made. Youth are either seen by a therapist immediately or as soon as able, in some cases the next day after an incident. The youth’s families are notified of their involvement in the incident and if they have any injuries. (8) describe the limitations of use of force on pregnant Policy Section 1704: Safe Crisis youth in accordance with Penal Code Section 6030(f) Management and Physical Intervention and Welfare and Institutions Code Section 222. ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedures The facility is an all-male facility. (b) Facilities that authorize chemical agents as a force Policy Section 1704: Safe Crisis option shall include policies and procedures that: Management and Physical Intervention (1) identify who is approved to carry and/or utilize Procedures chemical agents in the facility and the type, size and ☐ ☐ ☒ the approved method of deployment for those OC spray is not used in the facility. All chemical agents. subsequent boxes are marked N/A. (2) mandate that chemical agents only be used when N/A there is an imminent threat to the youth’s safety or the safety of others and only when de-escalation efforts ☐ ☐ ☒ have been unsuccessful or are not reasonably possible. 7255 Los Angeles Camp Paige Targeted PRO 23-24 Page 10 of 15 A453 JUV Targeted PRO eff. 1/2024 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (3) outline the facility’s approved methods and N/A timelines for decontamination from chemical agents. This shall include that youth who have been exposed ☐ ☐ ☒ to chemical agents shall not be left unattended until that youth is fully decontaminated or is no longer suffering the effects of the chemical agent. (4) define the role, notification, and follow-up N/A procedures required after use of force incidents ☐ ☐ ☒ involving chemical agents for medical, mental health staff and parents or legal guardians. (5) provide for the documentation of each incident of NA use of chemical agents, including the reasons for which it was used, efforts to de-escalate prior to use, youth and staff involved, the date, time and location ☐ ☐ ☒ of use, decontamination procedures applied and identification of any injuries sustained as a result of such use. (c) Facilities shall develop policies and procedure which Policy Section 1702: Training require that agencies provide initial and regular training in use of force and chemical agents when appropriate All staff have recently been trained. ☒ ☐ ☐ that address: (1) known medical and behavioral health conditions that would contraindicate certain types of force; (2) acceptable chemical agents and the methods of Policy Section N/A ☒ ☐ ☐ application. (3) signs or symptoms that should result in Policy Section 1702: Training ☒ ☐ ☐ immediate referral to medical or behavioral health. (4) instruction on the Constitutional Limitations of Policy Section 1702: Training ☒ ☐ ☐ Use of Force. (5) physical training force options that may require Policy Section 1702: Training the use of perishable skills. ☒ ☐ ☐ Training completed. (6) timelines the facility uses to define regular Policy Section 1702: Training training. ☒ ☐ ☐ Staff completed all required training. 1361 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE Policy Section 508: Grievance Procedures The facility administrator shall develop and implement 20 grievances were provided for review. written policies and procedures whereby any youth may Grievances were provided between March appeal and have resolved grievances relating to any 2024 - May 2024. All grievances were found condition of confinement, including but not limited to to be compliant with regulatory expectations. health care services, classification decisions, program ☒ ☐ ☐ participation, telephone, mail or visiting procedures, Grievances were addressed timely by the food, clothing, bedding, mistreatment, harassment or grievance officer; the full group addressed as violations of the nondiscrimination policy. There shall be appropriate when necessary for anonymous no time limit on filing grievances. Policies and grievances. Grievances all were closed procedures shall include provisions whereby the facility within a few days of being written. manager ensures: (a) a grievance form and instructions for registering a Policy Section 508: Grievance Procedures grievance, which includes provisions for the youth to have free access to the form; Youth have access to both paper grievance copies in the dorm, in the HOPE Center, and throughout the facility and can file electronic ☒ ☐ ☐ grievances anytime via the school computers during school hours. All grievances submitted were submitted via the electronic system. 7255 Los Angeles Camp Paige Targeted PRO 23-24 Page 11 of 15 A453 JUV Targeted PRO eff. 1/2024 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (b) the youth shall have the option to confidentially file Policy Section 508: Grievance Procedures the grievance or to deliver the form to any youth supervision staff working in the facility; Youth may file the paper copy grievance in the ☒ ☐ ☐ confidential box or complete an electronic grievance during school. Youth can give their grievance to any person on the Camp Afflerbaugh Campus. (c) resolution of the grievance at the lowest appropriate Policy Section 508: Grievance Procedures staff level; All youth interviewed were aware of the process to file either a paper or electronic grievance. All stated they can turn in their ☒ ☐ ☐ grievance to any staff member, including the staff person they grieved, or into the box. Youth stated that facility managers address youth during town hall meetings when anonymous grievances are filed. (d) provision for a prompt review and initial response to Policy Section 508: Grievance Procedures grievances within three (3) business days, grievances that relate to health and safety issues must be All grievances were timely, and youth ☒ ☐ ☐ addressed immediately; continue to be notified at orientation that any health or safety issues must be addressed immediately. (1) The youth may elect to be present to explain Policy Section 508: Grievance Procedures his/her version of the grievance to a person not ☒ ☐ ☐ directly involved in the circumstances which led to the grievance. (2) Provision for a staff representative approved by Policy Section 508: Grievance Procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ the facility administrator to assist the youth. (e) provision for a written response to the grievance Policy Section 508: Grievance Procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ which includes the reasons for the decisions; (f) a system which provides that any appeal of a Policy Section 508: Grievance Procedures grievance shall be heard by a person not directly ☒ ☐ ☐ involved in the circumstances which led to the grievance; (g) resolution of the grievance must occur within ten (10) Policy Section 508: Grievance Procedures business days unless circumstances dictate a longer ☒ ☐ ☐ time frame. The youth shall be notified of any delay; All grievances were completed/resolved and, within the 10-business day guideline. (h) the policy shall provide multiple internal and external Policy Section 508: Grievance Procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ methods to report sexual abuse and sexual harassment. Whether or not associated with a grievance, concerns Policy Section 508: Grievance Procedures of parents, guardians, staff or other parties shall be addressed and documented in accordance with written ☒ ☐ ☐ Parents are also encouraged to contact the policies and procedures within a specified timeframe. facility managers for any complaints or to complete a citizen’s complaint. 1371 PROGRAMS, RECREATION, AND Policy Section 1306: Programs, Recreation EXERCISE. and Exercise The facility administrator shall develop and implement written policies and procedures for programs, ☒ ☐ ☐ recreation, and exercise for all youth. The intent is to minimize the amount of time youth are in their rooms or their bed area. 7255 Los Angeles Camp Paige Targeted PRO 23-24 Page 12 of 15 A453 JUV Targeted PRO eff. 1/2024 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Juvenile facilities shall provide the opportunity for Policy Section 1306: Programs, Recreation programs, recreation, and exercise a minimum of three 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 A random sampling of program, exercise and permitting. recreational sheets were provided for review. ☒ ☐ ☐ Youth noted programs are provided daily but noted they may occur at different times. Technical assistance provided to ensure that programs are documented according to actual times offered. A youth’s participation in programs, recreation, and Policy Section 1306: Programs, Recreation exercise may be suspended only upon a written finding 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 Policy Section 1306: Programs, Recreation be posted in the living units. and Exercise ☒ ☐ ☐ A program calendar was posted in the dorm. There will be a written annual review of the programs, Policy Section 1306: Programs, Recreation recreation, and exercise by the responsible agency to and Exercise ensure content offered is current, consistent, and ☒ ☐ ☐ relevant to the population. Annual Reviews were provided and received for review. 7255 Los Angeles Camp Paige Targeted PRO 23-24 Page 13 of 15 A453 JUV Targeted PRO eff. 1/2024 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (a) Programs. All youth shall be provided with the Policy Section 1306: Programs, Recreation opportunity for at least one hour of daily programming to and Exercise include, but not be limited to, trauma focused, cognitive, evidence-based, best practice interventions that are Youth stated when interviewed, they culturally relevant and linguistically appropriate, or pro- participate in programming daily with social interventions and activities designed to reduce Probation, LACOE, DMH, and with recidivism. These programs should be based on the Community Based Organizations that come youth’s individual needs as required by Sections 1355 into the facility. Recreation and exercise also and 1356. Such programs may be provided under the occur daily for a minimum of an hour each direction of the Chief Probation Officer or the County day. Both youth and staff noted they would Office of Education and can be administered by county partners such as mental health agencies, community like to have a long-term vocational training. based organizations, faith-based organizations or Probation staff. Probation Programs may include but are not limited to: ❖ Life Skills Discussions (1) Cognitive Behavior Interventions; ❖ Book Club (2) Management of Stress and Trauma; ❖ Beautification Program (3) Anger Management; ❖ Intermural Sports Challenges (4) Conflict Resolution; ❖ Youth Council (5) Juvenile Justice System; (6) Trauma-related interventions; Department of Mental Health (7) Victim Awareness; ❖ Individual Therapy (8) Self-Improvement; (9) Parenting Skills and support; ☒ ☐ ☐ ❖ Family Therapy (10) Tolerance and Diversity; ❖ Dialectical Behavior Therapy (11) Healing Informed Approaches; ❖ Substance Abuse Programming (12) Interventions by Credible Messengers; ❖ Psychiatric Medical Services (13) Gender Specific Programming; ❖ Crisis Intervention/De-Escalation (14) Art, creative writing, or self-expression; ❖ Aftercare Planning (15) CPR and First Aid training; ❖ Seeking Safety (16) Restorative Justice or Civic Engagement; (17) Career and leadership opportunities; and, Community-Based Organizations (18) Other topics suitable to the youth population. ❖ ADVOT ❖ Homeboy Art Academy ❖ Creative Acts LACOE ❖ College Courses ❖ Access to Technology ❖ College Courses ❖ Personal Enrichment Training ❖ Career Zone ❖ Voter Registration/Selective Service ❖ OSHA Course Certification Program ❖ Ameri-I-Can (b) Recreation. All youth shall be provided the opportunity Policy Section 1306: Programs, Recreation for at least one hour of daily access to unscheduled and Exercise activities such as leisure reading, letter writing, and entertainment. Activities shall be supervised and include The documentation was provided and orientation and may include coaching of youth. reviewed. Youth are receiving their recreation ☒ ☐ ☐ periods. This was validated through conversations with the youth. Youth report they watch TV, play games and video games, play dominoes, write letters, relax, and use the phone. 7255 Los Angeles Camp Paige Targeted PRO 23-24 Page 14 of 15 A453 JUV Targeted PRO eff. 1/2024 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (c) Exercise. All youth shall be provided with the Policy Section 1306: Programs, Recreation opportunity for at least one hour of large muscle activity and Exercise each day. Youth reported they are outside multiple times per day. They participate in team sports and also can sit out and relax outdoors. All youth were viewed, at one point, to be out and participating in activities. Exercise activities that were reported as being available to the youth are as follows: ☒ ☐ ☐ • Basketball • Volleyball • Baseball • Football • Ping Pong • Core Workout • Calisthenics • Swimming The documentation provided and reviewed noted compliance and youth receiving the required exercise. The administrator/manager may suspend, for a period Policy Section 1306: Programs, Recreation not to exceed 24 hours, access to recreation and and Exercise programs. The administrator/manager shall document ☒ ☐ ☐ the reasons why suspension of recreation and programs occurs. 7255 Los Angeles Camp Paige Targeted PRO 23-24 Page 15 of 15 A453 JUV Targeted PRO eff. 1/2024 JUVENILE HALLS, SPECIAL PURPOSE JUVENILE HALLS AND CAMPS PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION Board of State and Community Corrections Applicable Title 24 Regulations: Pre-1998* BSCC Code: 7255 FACILITY NAME: FACILITY TYPE: Camp Joseph Paige Camp CONSTRUCTION/REMODEL DATE(S): 1960 IDENTIFY FACILITY PHYSICAL PLANT MODIFICATIONS SINCE 1992: FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: DATE Lisa Southwell June 19-21, 2024 TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS RECEPTION AREA (JH) This applies only to Juvenile Halls. ☐ ☐ ☒ Holding Rooms: Contain 15 square feet per minor; Have sufficient seating to accommodate the rated ☐ ☐ ☒ capacity based on floor space; Provide access to water closets and wash basins ☐ ☐ ☒ at a ratio of a 1:8; and Provide access to drinking fountain. ☐ ☐ ☒ Provide access to telephone. ☐ ☐ ☒ Provide access to private room(s) for interviews. ☐ ☐ ☒ MEDICAL EXAM SPACE (JH & CAMP) Space or room(s) afford privacy, are equipped to carry ☒ ☐ ☐ out routine examinations and emergency care and have sufficient locked storage space for medical supplies. LIVING UNITS (JH AND SPJH) This applies only to Juvenile Halls and Special Purpose Juvenile Halls. ☐ ☐ ☒ Living units are designed to accommodate no more than 30 minors and contain: Showers at a ratio of 1:6; ☐ ☐ ☒ Washbasins at a ratio of 1:6; ☐ ☐ ☒ Water closets at a ratio of 1:6 or water closet and ☐ ☐ ☒ one urinal for every 15 boys; and, Access to a drinking fountain by minors and staff. ☐ ☐ ☒ Doors of each sleeping room have a view panel (maximum of 144 square inches of shatter-proof glass ☐ ☐ ☒ or plastic materials) that allows the visual supervision of all parts of the room. Hallways in the detention living units are at least eight feet wide. If rooms are located on only one side, or if ☐ ☐ ☒ room doors are staggered, hallways are at least six feet wide. SINGLE ROOMS (JH, SPJH & CAMP) Contain a minimum of 500 cubic feet of air space and ☐ ☐ ☒ 63 cubic feet of floor space. *Regulations on this checklist are from the Pre-1998 Title 15 Sections 4272/4315.3 (Juvenile Halls & Special Purpose Juvenile Halls) and 4323 (Camps & Ranches). 7255 Los Angeles Camp Paige PHY 23-24 - 1 - J455 PHY Pre-98.dot (03/01) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS DOUBLE ROOMS (JH, SPJH & CAMP) ☐ ☐ ☒ Contain a minimum of 800 cubic feet of airspace and 100 square feet of floor space. DORMITORY SLEEPING AREAS (JH & CAMP) ☒ ☐ ☐ Contain a minimum of 400 cubic feet of airspace and 50 square feet of floor space per minor. LOCKED SLEEPING ROOMS (JH, SPJH & CAMP) Contain an individual or combination drinking fountain, ☐ ☐ ☒ wash basin and toilet, unless a communication system or procedure is in effect to give minor immediate access to these fixtures. PLUMBING FIXTURES (CAMP) The following plumbing fixtures are adjacent to each ☒ ☐ ☐ sleeping area: Shower or bathtub at a ratio of 1:6; Washbasins at a ratio of 1:10; ☒ ☐ ☐ Access to toilets at a ratio of 1:10 or toilet and one ☒ ☐ ☐ urinal for every 15 boys; and, Access to a drinking fountain. ☒ ☐ ☐ BEDS AND MATTRESSES (JH, SPJH & CAMP) Beds and mattresses are: ☒ ☐ ☐ A least 30 inches wide and 76 inches long; Spaced at least 36 inches apart and at least 12 ☒ ☐ ☐ inches off the floor; and, Mattresses are made of a fire-retardant material. ☒ ☐ ☐ INTERVIEW ROOMS (JH, SPJH & CAMP) ☒ ☐ ☐ There is one interview room for each detention unit in juvenile halls and special purpose juvenile halls. There is a private room suitably equipped for ☒ ☐ ☐ conferences and interviews in each camp. LIGHTING (JH, SPJH & CAMP) There are at least 50-foot candles of illumination at ☒ ☐ ☐ desk level and, at night, there is a maximum illumination of two foot candles at bed level in individual and multiple occupancy rooms. ACADEMIC CLASSROOM (JH & CAMP) Educational classrooms are shared with minors from Camp Afflerbaugh. Each classroom contains a minimum of 160 square feet with a teacher's desk and work area, and a ☒ ☐ ☐ minimum of 28 square feet per student. Classrooms should be designed for no more than 15 students. 98: Designed for no more than 20 students DINING SPACE (JH & CAMP) (Kitchen was out of service during the inspection.) ☒ ☐ ☐ There is a minimum of 15 square feet of space for each person being fed at any given time. *Regulations on this checklist are from the Pre-1998 Title 15 Sections 4272/4315.3 (Juvenile Halls & Special Purpose Juvenile Halls) and 4323 (Camps & Ranches). 7255 Los Angeles Camp Paige PHY 23-24 - 2 - J455 PHY Pre-98.dot (03/01) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS PHYSICAL ACTIVITY SPACE (JH & CAMP) (See 2001 regulations for revised calculations.) There is indoor space consisting of at least 30 square ☐ ☐ ☒ feet of clear space for each minor, which may be included in a day room, a recreational building, or a multipurpose space (gymnasium). There is outdoor and/or multipurpose (gymnasium) space consisting of: ☐ ☐ ☒ No less than the equivalent of 90' X 100' outdoor and /or multipurpose space (gymnasium) for a facility with a capacity of 40 or less. No less than the equivalent of 90' X 100' hardtop area and 260 X 260' field area and/or multipurpose space (gymnasium) for a camp with ☒ ☐ ☐ a capacity of more than 40, and a juvenile hall with a capacity between 41 to 100 minors. No less than the equivalent of two 90' X 100' hardtop area and 260 X 260' field area and/or multipurpose space (gymnasium) for a camp with ☒ ☐ ☐ a capacity of more than 40 and a juvenile hall with a capacity in excess of 101 minors. Lighting is adequate for security and evening ☒ ☐ ☐ recreational activities in camps. STORAGE SPACE (JH, SPJH & CAMP) ☒ ☐ ☐ Each minor is provided 9 cubic feet of secure storage space for personal clothing and belongings. Camps shall have adequate space (12 square feet of floor area is recommended) for bulk and activity ☒ ☐ ☐ storage equipment. MULTIPURPOSE SPACE OR ROOM (SPJH) There is a multipurpose space or room that provides space for reception, dining, recreation, exercise and/or ☐ ☐ ☒ education. This room contains a minimum of: 30 square feet of clear floor space per minor in the ☐ ☐ ☒ room; 10 feet by 20 feet floor dimensions; and, ☐ ☐ ☒ 1600 cubic feet of air space with a minimum ☐ ☐ ☒ ceiling height of eight feet. SPECIAL PURPOSE JH EXEMPTIONS SPJHs are exempt from the following Pre-1998 Title 15 regulations: ☐ ☐ ☒ Section 4272(b) Medical exam rooms Section 4272(m) Academic classrooms Section 4272(n) Dining space Section 4272(o) Physical activities space *Regulations on this checklist are from the Pre-1998 Title 15 Sections 4272/4315.3 (Juvenile Halls & Special Purpose Juvenile Halls) and 4323 (Camps & Ranches). 7255 Los Angeles Camp Paige PHY 23-24 - 3 - J455 PHY Pre-98.dot (03/01) JUVENILE HALLS, SPECIAL PURPOSE HALLS AND CAMPS LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS INSPECTION BSCC Code: 7255 FACILITY: TYPE: RC: Camp Joseph Paige Camp 116 FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: DATE: Lisa Southwell June 19-21, 2024 ALL DIMENSIONS BASED ON CYA DATA UNLESS OTHERWISE DESIGNATED. ROOMS EACH ROOM Unit Room Applicable # Each Room Total Size (L x W x H) FIXTURES* COMMENTS or Designa- Type Standards Rooms # RC RC Square/Cubic T U W F S tion Beds Feet Dormitory Dorm Pre-98 1 65 116 116 160’ x 39’ = 6,058 2 Dayroom Pre-98 1 40’ x 19’ = 760 Restroom Pre-98 1 9 12 24 17 Historical Notes Camp Paige and Camp Afflerbaugh share the same school area. 2011: At the time of the 2010-2012 inspection, minors from Camp Paige were housed at neighboring Camp Afflerbaugh due to a fire that occurred in the laundry room. The laundry room area was under re-construction at the time of our visit. 2013: Two of the toilets were inoperable at the time of the inspection. 2014-2016 Inspection Cycle Notes: RC stands at 116 however the facility has removed beds to provide for programming space, mental health staff offices, etc. Changes have occurred in a way beds can be re-installed in a matter of a few days. 2016-2018 Inspection Cycle Notes: No Change to RC. 2018-2020: **2018-2020 Inspection Cycle Notes: Inspection completed virtually. No changes to the LASE per administration. Provided for information only** 2020-2022: Camp has been historically rated for 116 total. Total beds in the facility at this time are 65. The dorm is broken into 4 wings with beds. Alpha: 17 Bravo: 16 Charlie: 16 and Delta: 16 2022-2023: No Change at this time. The camp is in the process of changing beds from metal bunks to molded plastic. RC does not change. 2023-2024: Overall RC has not changed. Dorm is divided into 4 stages. Alpha: 17 beds Bravo: 15 beds Charlie: 15 beds and Delta: 15 beds *T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit; If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of the facility's rated capacity. 7255 Los Angeles Camp Paige LASE 23-24 - 1 - J460 LAS JUV-05.dot(8\05) JUVENILE HALLS, SPECIAL PURPOSE JUVENILE HALLS AND CAMPS Board of State and Community Corrections PROCEDURES CHECKLIST1 BSCC Code: 7261 FACILITY NAME: FACILITY TYPE: Camp Rockey Juvenile Camp PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Exinia Lavarreda, Probation Director, Patrice Orozco, DPO I, BSCC Coordinator, 5 youth in camp general population stages, 1 in HOPE FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: DATE: Lisa Southwell June 16-18, 2024 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1321 STAFFING Policy Section 206: Staffing Each juvenile facility shall: Agency staffing documentation provided (a) have an adequate number of personnel sufficient to included facility staff schedules, monthly carry out the overall facility operation and its staffing breakdown, location work programming, to provide for safety and security of schedules, and minimum staffing youth and staff, and meet established standards and information. These documents were regulations; provided for our review and documentation specific to May 10-17, 2024, and June 10- 16, 2024, were reviewed to ensure adequate staffing was available. The facility has a budget for 60 staff to staff the dorm and the HOPE Center; however, ☒ ☐ ☐ the documentation noted 5 vacancies and several more out on medical or other leave. The staff we spoke with noted that staffing is short at times but manageable. There has been no need for ordered overtime or mandatory holdovers, as staff in camp voluntarily arrange to fill the vacant shifts. Some split shifts and some take full shifts as needed. They work together to make sure all shifts are covered. During our inspection, we did not find that programs or activities are not occurring due to lack of staffing. (b) ensure that no required services shall be denied Policy Section 206: Staffing because of insufficient numbers of staff on duty absent ☒ ☐ ☐ exigent circumstances; We found youth to be receiving all required services, activities, and programming. 1 This document is intended for use as a tool during the targeted inspection process; this worksheet may not contain each Title 15 regulation that is required. Additionally, many regulations on this worksheet are SUMMARIES of the regulation; the text on this worksheet may not contain the entire text of the actual regulation. Please refer to the complete California Code of Regulations, Title 15, Minimum Standards for Juvenile Facilities, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 5 for the complete list and text of regulations. 7261 Los Angeles Camp Rockey Targeted PRO 23-24 Page 1 of 16 A453 JUV Targeted PRO eff. 1/2024 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (c) have a sufficient number of supervisory level staff to Policy Section 206: Staffing ensure adequate supervision of all staff members; The facility is managed 7 days a week by an onsite Director and an Assistant Director. Administrative staff are responsible for the ☒ ☐ ☐ oversight of the camp and the supervisory staff. Supervisors are tasked with the camp oversight while on duty. There are supervisors assigned to each shift and cover all hours of the day, evening, and late night. (d) have a clearly identified person on duty at all times Policy Section 206: Staffing who is responsible for operations and activities and has completed the Juvenile Corrections Officer Core The on-duty supervisor is responsible for the ☒ ☐ ☐ Course and PC 832 training; activities and operations of the facility during their shift. The facility director is responsible for the camp overall. (e) have at least one staff member present on each Policy Section 206: Staffing living unit whenever there are youth in the living unit; ☒ ☐ ☐ There is always a staff member wherever youth are present (f) have sufficient food service personnel relative to the Policy Section 206: Staffing number and security of living units, including staff qualified and available to: plan menus meeting The camp has a dining hall with a resident nutritional requirements of youth; provide kitchen cook where youth take their meals. The supervision; direct food preparation and servings; ☒ ☐ ☐ facility cook prepares and plans all food for conduct related training programs for culinary staff; and youth and staff. Staffing logs were reviewed maintain necessary records; or, a facility may serve and noted 2-4 staff are generally present in food that meets nutritional standards prepared by an the kitchen daily. outside source; (g) have sufficient administrative, clerical, recreational, Policy Section 206: Staffing medical, dental, mental health, building maintenance, transportation, control room, facility security and other Additional staffing is maintained so that support staff for the efficient management of the facility, ☒ ☐ ☐ youth supervision staff is not used for these and to ensure that youth supervision staff shall not be purposes. diverted from supervising youth; and, (h) assign sufficient youth supervision staff to provide Policy Section 206: Staffing continuous wide awake supervision of youth, subject to temporary variations in staff assignments to meet Does not apply. ☐ ☐ ☒ special program needs. Staffing shall be in compliance with a minimum youth-staff ratio for the following facility types: (1) Juvenile Halls Does not apply. (A) during the hours that youth are awake, one ☐ ☐ ☒ wide-awake youth supervision staff member on duty for each 10 youth in detention; (B) during the hours that youth are confined to Does not apply. their room for the purpose of sleeping, one wide- ☐ ☐ ☒ awake youth supervision staff member on duty for each 30 youth in detention; (C) at least two wide-awake youth supervision Does not apply. staff members on duty at all times, regardless of the number of youth in detention, unless an ☐ ☐ ☒ arrangement has been made for backup support services which allow for immediate response to emergencies; and, (D) at least one youth supervision staff member Does not apply. on duty who is the same gender as youth ☐ ☐ ☒ housed in the facility. 7261 Los Angeles Camp Rockey Targeted PRO 23-24 Page 2 of 16 A453 JUV Targeted PRO eff. 1/2024 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (E) personnel with primary responsibility for Does not apply. other duties such as administration, supervision of personnel, academic or trade instruction, ☐ ☐ ☒ clerical, kitchen or maintenance shall not be classified as youth supervision staff positions. (2) Special Purpose Juvenile Halls Does not apply. (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 Does not apply. their room for the purpose of sleeping, one wide- ☐ ☐ ☒ awake youth supervision staff member on duty for each 30 youth in detention; (C) at least two wide-awake youth supervision Does not apply. staff members on duty at all times, regardless of the number of youth in detention, unless an ☐ ☐ ☒ arrangement has been made for backup support services which allow for immediate response to emergencies; and, (D) at least one youth supervision staff member Does not apply. on duty who is the same gender as youth ☐ ☐ ☒ housed in the facility. (E) personnel with primary responsibility for Does not apply. other duties such as administration, supervision of personnel, academic or trade instruction, ☐ ☐ ☒ clerical, kitchen or maintenance shall not be classified as youth supervision staff positions. (3) Camps Policy Section 206: Staffing (A) during the hours that youth are awake, one wide-awake youth supervision staff member on duty for each 15 youth in the camp population; Agency policy requires staffing to comply with PREA standards of 1-8. Youth reside in the dorm. The population on the day of inspection was 26. ☒ ☐ ☐ Youth also may reside in the HOPE Center. Youth needing separation may be admitted from Camp Rockey, Afflerbaugh, or Paige. There were two youth in the HOPE Center on the day of inspection. Separate staffing was assigned to each area. (B) during the hours that youth are confined to Policy Section 206: Staffing their room for the purpose of sleeping, one wide- awake youth supervision staff member on duty ☒ ☐ ☐ Agency policy requires staffing to comply for each 30 youth present in the facility; with PREA standards of 1-16. Staffing is kept separate on the late-night shift as well. (C) at least two wide-awake youth supervision Policy Section 206: Staffing staff members on duty at all times, regardless of the number of youth in residence, unless All staff are to remain awake in the facility. ☒ ☐ ☐ arrangements have been made for backup support services which allow for immediate response to emergencies; 7261 Los Angeles Camp Rockey Targeted PRO 23-24 Page 3 of 16 A453 JUV Targeted PRO eff. 1/2024 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (D) at least one youth supervision staff member Policy Section 206: Staffing on duty who is the same gender as youth ☒ ☐ ☐ housed in the facility; There are always same-gendered staff in the facility. (E) in addition to the minimum staff to youth ratio Policy Section 206: Staffing required in (h)(3)(A)-(B), consideration shall be given to the size, design, and location of the As the camp also contains the HOPE camp; types of youth committed to the camp; ☒ ☐ ☐ Center, consideration has been made to and the function of the camp in determining the ensure separate staffing when there are level of supervision necessary to maintain the youth in the HOPE Center. safety and welfare of youth and staff; (F) personnel with primary responsibility for Policy Section 206: Staffing other duties such as administration, supervision of personnel, academic or trade instruction, Only sworn staff have the responsibility to clerical, farm, forestry, kitchen or maintenance ☒ ☐ ☐ supervise the youth. shall not be classified as youth supervision staff positions. 1328 SAFETY CHECKS Policy Sections: 1313: Safety Checks The facility administrator shall develop and implement A random sampling of safety checks were policy and procedures that provide for direct visual requested and reviewed. We noted side observation of youth at a minimum of every 15 notes of the time period between checks minutes, at random or varied intervals during hours when youth are asleep or when youth are in their demonstrating ongoing, daily quality rooms, confined in holding cells or confined to their assurance activities and supervisor audits bed in a dormitory. Supervision is not replaced, but occurring as required. may be supplemented by, an audio/visual electronic ☒ ☐ ☐ surveillance system designed to detect overt, aggressive or assaultive behavior and to summon aid It was also stated by administrators, in emergencies. All safety checks shall be supervisor audit checks against camera documented with the actual time the check is views are required to be conducted for completed. added protections for the youth. This is excellent leadership and decision-making to ensure ongoing compliance. 1329 SUICIDE PREVENTION PLAN Policy Section 1201: Suicide Prevention The facility administrator, in collaboration with the Plan healthcare and behavioral/mental health administrators, shall plan and implement written Policy Section 1203: Suicide Prevention policies and procedures which delineate a Suicide Policy for Juvenile Facilities and Policy Prevention Plan. The plan shall consider the needs of ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 2104: Professional Development youth experiencing past or current trauma. Suicide and Training 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 Policy Section 1203: Suicide Prevention 1322, Youth Supervision Staff Orientation, and Training Policy for Juvenile Facilities and Policy and the Juvenile Corrections Officer Core Course. Section 2104: Professional Development ☒ ☐ ☐ and Training All staff are trained in Suicide Prevention. 7261 Los Angeles Camp Rockey Targeted PRO 23-24 Page 4 of 16 A453 JUV Targeted PRO eff. 1/2024 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (b) Screening, Identification Assessment and Policy Section 1203: Suicide Prevention Precautionary Protocols Policy for Juvenile Facilities (1) All youth shall be screened for risk of suicide at intake and as needed during detention. Prior to entering camp, all youth are cleared for transfer by medical and mental health at ☒ ☐ ☐ the Los Padrinos. Youth are again screened during the intake process at Camp Rockey. If a youth becomes at risk during their commitment, they are screened and addressed as appropriate. (2) All youth supervision staff who perform intake Policy Section 1203: Suicide processes shall be trained in screening youth for risk of Prevention Policy for Juvenile suicide. Facilities A memo was received from the facility ☒ ☐ ☐ director that a Suicide Prevention Plan review was completed and, as part of the review, it was noted that 6 officers have been trained specifically in the intake and screening functions for youth for risk of suicide. (3) All youth who have been identified during the intake Policy Section 1203: Suicide Prevention screening process to be at risk of suicide shall be Policy for Juvenile Facilities referred to behavioral/mental health staff for a suicide ☒ ☐ ☐ risk assessment. Any youth who staff may be concerned about, are immediately referred to mental health for screening. (4) Precautionary protocols shall be developed to Policy Section 1203: Suicide Prevention ensure the youth’s safety pending the Policy for Juvenile Facilities behavioral/mental health assessment. If a youth were to be required to be kept safe, he would be placed on a level and a ☒ ☐ ☐ special watch status until cleared by mental health. Youth on a level status are placed with direct supervision until cleared otherwise. Probation staff are unable to remove any youth from level that is placed on by a mental health staff. (c) Referral process to behavioral/mental health staff Policy Section 1203: Suicide Prevention for assessment and/or services. Policy for Juvenile Facilities ☒ ☐ ☐ Probation referrals are process-based; however, any facility member can make a referral. Referrals that originate from facility partners may be provided verbally. 7261 Los Angeles Camp Rockey Targeted PRO 23-24 Page 5 of 16 A453 JUV Targeted PRO eff. 1/2024 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (d) Procedures for monitoring of youth identified at risk Policy Section 1202: Enhanced for suicide. Specialized Supervision: Enhanced Supervision Requirements, Level 3 Enhanced Supervision Requirements and Policy Section 1203: Suicide Prevention Policy for Juvenile Facilities The Camp alert log is a communication process for staff to be made aware of all youth who are placed on specialized ☒ ☐ ☐ supervision, require medication, or are assigned to a specific therapist. This log was provided for our review. Youth are placed on Enhanced Specialized Supervision with intensive staff supervision to ensure their safety. All staff are required to read and be aware of this log and the particular expectations of each youth’s individualized needs each shift. We noted that all youth have signed off as required. Policy Section 1202: Enhanced and (e) Safety Interventions ☒ ☐ ☐ Specialized Supervision Requirements of Youth in Juvenile Facilities (1) Procedures to address intervention protocols for youth identified at risk for suicide which may include, but are not limited to: (A) Housing consideration Policy Section 1202: Enhanced and Specialized Supervision Requirements of Youth in Juvenile Facilities The Specialized Supervision Plan provides directions to staff for housing youth to keep ☒ ☐ ☐ them safe. Youth may remain in the facility even if they are placed on a precautionary watch. This practice has changed from past years in which youth may have been sent out of the camp and lost days due to a mental health emergency. (B) Treatment strategies including trauma-informed Policy Section 1203: Suicide Prevention approaches Policy for Juvenile Facilities Multi-disciplinary teams are called as ☒ ☐ ☐ needed to address any issues a youth may be having. Treatment strategies are discussed and determined for and with the youth. Mental Health see youth based on the seriousness of the situation. (2) Procedures to instruct youth supervision staff how Policy Section 1202: Enhanced and to respond to youth who exhibit suicidal behaviors. Specialized Supervision Requirements of Youth in Juvenile Facilities and Policy ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 1203: Suicide Prevention Policy for Juvenile Facilities to 1200-48, Suicide Attempt Procedures 7261 Los Angeles Camp Rockey Targeted PRO 23-24 Page 6 of 16 A453 JUV Targeted PRO eff. 1/2024 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (f) Communication Policy Section 1203: Suicide Prevention The intake process shall include communication with Policy for Juvenile Facilities the arresting officer and family guardians regarding the youth’s past or present suicidal ideations, behaviors or As part of the intake and admission attempts. process, facility staff call the youth’s parents to rule out any past or current self- ☒ ☐ ☐ harm behavior. Conversations are also held with the sending facility as well as the transportation officers to determine if there was any mention of self-harm or any other issues to be concerned over. No areas of concern were communicated. Procedures for clear and current information sharing Policy Section 1203: Suicide about youth at risk for suicide with youth supervision, Prevention Policy for Juvenile Facilities healthcare, and behavioral/mental health staff. (Policy) Request for Mental Health Consultation. ☒ ☐ ☐ If Probation, JCHS, or LACOE become aware of a youth’s desire to harm himself, they initiate appropriate supervision practices to keep the youth safe and communicate this information between all partners. (g) Debriefing of Critical Incidents Related to Suicides There have been no critical events this or Attempts cycle. (1) Process for administrative review of the Any critical incident would initiate notice ☒ ☐ ☐ circumstances and responses proceeding, during and and documentation to administration. after the critical incident. Policy Section 1203: Suicide Prevention (2) Process for a debriefing event with affected staff. ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy for Juvenile Facilities (3) Process for a debriefing event with affected youth. Policy Section 1203: Suicide Prevention Policy for Juvenile Facilities ☒ ☐ ☐ Critical Stress Briefings are completed. (h) Documentation Policy Section 1203: Suicide Prevention (1) Documentation processes shall be developed to Policy for Juvenile Facilities ☒ ☐ ☐ ensure compliance with this regulation Critical Stress Briefings are completed. Youth identified at risk for suicide shall not be denied Policy Section 1203: Suicide Prevention the opportunity to participate in facility programs, Policy for Juvenile Facilities services and activities which are available to other non- suicidal youth, unless deemed necessary for the safety Any youth placed on a level have full of the youth or security of the facility. Any deprivation access to full program. If the youth were not of programs, services or activities for youth at risk of ☒ ☐ ☐ to have access for whatever reason, an suicide shall be documented and approved by the incident report would be written and facility manager. provided to the facility administrators and managers. No youth were on suicide watch. 7261 Los Angeles Camp Rockey Targeted PRO 23-24 Page 7 of 16 A453 JUV Targeted PRO eff. 1/2024 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1354.5 ROOM CONFINEMENT Policy Section 515: Room Confinement and Section and Policy Section 1400: The (a) The facility administrator shall develop and Healing Opportunities and Positive implement written policies and procedures addressing Engagement (HOPE) Center the confinement of youth in their room that are consistent with Welfare and Institutions Code Section 208.3. The placement of a youth in room confinement ☒ ☐ ☐ One incident was provided for review. shall be accomplished in accordance with the Facility staff reviewed all documentation following guidelines: dating back to the beginning of the calendar year. Documentation was consistent and compliant with regulatory requirements. (1) Room confinement shall not be used before Policy Section 515: Room Confinement other, less restrictive, options have been and Policy Section 1400: The Healing attempted and exhausted, unless attempting those Opportunities and Positive Engagement options poses a threat to the safety or security of ☒ ☐ ☐ (HOPE) Center any youth or staff. Youth was angry and de-escalated safety on his own. (2) Room confinement shall not be used for the Policy Section 515: Room Confinement purposes of punishment, coercion, convenience, and Policy Section 1400: The Healing ☒ ☐ ☐ or retaliation by staff. Opportunities and Positive Engagement (HOPE) Center (3) Room confinement shall not be used to the Policy Section 515: Room Confinement extent that it compromises the mental and physical and Policy Section 1400: The Healing health of the youth. ☒ ☐ ☐ Opportunities and Positive Engagement (HOPE) Center (b) A youth may be held up to four hours in room Policy Section 1400: The Healing confinement. After the youth has been held in room Opportunities and Positive Engagement confinement for a period of four hours, staff shall do (HOPE) Center one or more of the following: Youth’s room confinement ended after 37 ☒ ☐ ☐ minutes. Youth was quickly removed from his room to the dayroom for further de- escalation outside of a sleeping room. All other HOPE Center movements were not placed in a locked room. Policy Section 1400: The Healing (1) Return the youth to general population. ☒ ☐ ☐ Opportunities and Positive Engagement (HOPE) Center Policy Section 1400: The Healing Opportunities and Positive Engagement (HOPE) Center (2) Consult with mental health or medical staff. ☒ ☐ ☐ Mental Health were summoned; however, due to the time of day, they were not yet in the building. They later followed up with the youth. (3) Develop an individualized plan that includes Policy Section 1400: The Healing the goals and objectives to be met in order to Opportunities and Positive Engagement reintegrate the youth to general population. ☐ ☐ ☒ (HOPE) Center Not applicable in this circumstance. 7261 Los Angeles Camp Rockey Targeted PRO 23-24 Page 8 of 16 A453 JUV Targeted PRO eff. 1/2024 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (4) If room confinement must be extended beyond Policy Section 1400: The Healing four hours, staff shall do each of the following: Opportunities and Positive Engagement (A) Document the reasons for room (HOPE) Center 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 Policy Section 1400: The Healing the goals and objectives to be met in order to Opportunities and Positive Engagement ☒ ☐ ☐ integrate the youth to general population. (HOPE) Center (C) Obtain documented authorization by the Policy Section 1400: The Healing facility superintendent or his or her designee Opportunities and Positive Engagement ☒ ☐ ☐ every four hours thereafter. (HOPE) Center (5) This section is not intended to limit the use of Policy Section 1400: The Healing single-person rooms or cells for the housing of Opportunities and Positive Engagement ☒ ☐ ☐ youth in juvenile facilities and does not apply to (HOPE) Center normal sleeping hours. (6) This section does not apply to youth or wards Policy Section 515: Room Confinement in court holding facilities or adult facilities. and Policy Section 1400: The Healing ☒ ☐ ☐ Opportunities and Positive Engagement (HOPE) Center (7) Nothing in this section shall be construed to Policy Section 515: Room Confinement conflict with any law providing greater or additional and Policy Section 1400: The Healing protections to youth. ☒ ☐ ☐ Opportunities and Positive Engagement (HOPE) Center (8) This section does not apply during an Policy Section 515: Room Confinement extraordinary emergency circumstance that and Policy Section 1400: The Healing requires a significant departure from normal Opportunities and Positive Engagement institutional operations, including a natural disaster (HOPE) Center or facility-wide threat that poses an imminent and ☒ ☐ ☐ substantial risk of harm to multiple staff or youth. This exception shall apply for the shortest amount of time needed to address this imminent and substantial risk of harm. (9) This section does not apply when a youth is Policy Section 515: Room Confinement placed in a locked cell or sleeping room to treat and Policy Section 1400: The Healing and protect against the spread of a communicable Opportunities and Positive Engagement disease for the shortest amount of time required to (HOPE) Center 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. 7261 Los Angeles Camp Rockey Targeted PRO 23-24 Page 9 of 16 A453 JUV Targeted PRO eff. 1/2024 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1357 USE OF FORCE Policy Section 1701: Physical Intervention Policy for Juvenile Facilities and the The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Transportation Section responsible physician, shall develop and implement written policies and procedures for the use of force, which may include chemical agents. Force shall never Five use-of-force incidents were provided be applied as punishment, discipline, retaliation or for our review. The facility went back to the treatment. beginning of the year in order to provide the (a) At a minimum, each facility shall develop policies 5 reports. The last incident was in April and procedures which: 2024. We found use-of-force incidents to not occur as frequently as they have in the past. Youth stated they want to participate ☒ ☐ ☐ in their incentives/programs and don’t want to lose their opportunities because they have chosen to fight. They further stated they are learning there really is no reason to fight. Staff and mental health are also constantly working with youth to counsel and to address any issues that may arise. The tone of the camp was very calm and peaceful. All youth interviewed stated they feel safe and are not afraid of the other youth. (1) restricts the use of force to that which is deemed Policy Section 1704: Safe Crisis reasonable and necessary, as defined in Section Management and Physical Intervention ☒ ☐ ☐ 1302 to ensure the safety and security of youth, Procedures staff, others and the facility. (2) outline the force options available to staff Policy Section 1704: Safe Crisis including both physical and non-physical options Management and Physical Intervention ☒ ☐ ☐ and define when those force options are Procedures appropriate. (3) describe force options or techniques that are Policy Section 1704: Safe Crisis expressly prohibited by the facility. ☒ ☐ ☐ Management and Physical Intervention Procedures (4) describe the requirements of staff to report any Policy Section 1704: Safe Crisis inappropriate use of force, and to take affirmative ☒ ☐ ☐ Management and Physical Intervention action to immediately stop it. Procedures (5) define a standardized reporting format that Policy Section 1704: Safe Crisis includes time period and procedure for Management and Physical Intervention documenting and reporting the use of force, Procedures including reporting requirements of management and line staff and procedures for reviewing and All regulatory areas were addressed. tracking use of force incidents by supervisory and ☒ ☐ ☐ or management staff, which include procedures for The facility is current on all SCM reviews. debriefing a particular incident with staff and/or youth for the purposes of training as well as Documentation is current with FIRST team mitigating the effects of trauma that may have been who review all incidents. experienced by staff and /or the youth involved. (6) Include an administrative review and a system Policy Section 1706: Safe Crisis for investigating unreasonable use of force. Management Physical Intervention Reports ☒ ☐ ☐ 7261 Los Angeles Camp Rockey Targeted PRO 23-24 Page 10 of 16 A453 JUV Targeted PRO eff. 1/2024 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (7) define the role, notification, and follow-up Policy Section 1704: Safe Crisis procedures required after use of force incidents for Management and Physical Intervention medical, mental health staff and parents or legal Procedures guardians. Youth are seen by medical after an ☒ ☐ ☐ incident; a mental health referral is made, and youth are generally seen the next day if mental health staff are not present in the facility. Youth’s families are notified of their involvement in the incident and if they have any injuries. (8) describe the limitations of use of force on Policy Section 1704: Safe Crisis pregnant youth in accordance with Penal Code Management and Physical Intervention Section 6030(f) and Welfare and Institutions Code ☐ ☐ ☒ Procedures Section 222. The facility is an all-male facility. (b) Facilities that authorize chemical agents as a force Policy Section 1704: Safe Crisis option shall include policies and procedures that: Management and Physical Intervention (1) identify who is approved to carry and/or utilize Procedures chemical agents in the facility and the type, size and ☐ ☐ ☒ the approved method of deployment for those OC spray is not used in the facility. All chemical agents. subsequent boxes are marked N/A. (2) mandate that chemical agents only be used N/A when there is an imminent threat to the youth’s safety or the 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 N/A timelines for decontamination from chemical agents. This shall include that youth who have been exposed to chemical agents shall not be left ☐ ☐ ☒ unattended until that youth is fully decontaminated or is no longer suffering the effects of the chemical agent. (4) define the role, notification, and follow-up N/A procedures required after use of force incidents ☐ ☐ ☒ involving chemical agents for medical, mental health staff and parents or legal guardians. (5) provide for the documentation of each incident NA of use of chemical agents, including the reasons for which it was used, efforts to de-escalate prior to use, youth and staff involved, the date, time and ☐ ☐ ☒ location of use, decontamination procedures applied and identification of any injuries sustained as a result of such use. (c) Facilities shall develop policies and procedure Policy Section 1702: Training which require that agencies provide initial and regular training in use of force and chemical agents when All staff have recently been trained. appropriate that address: ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) known medical and behavioral health conditions that would contraindicate certain types of force; (2) acceptable chemical agents and the methods Policy Section N/A ☐ ☐ ☒ of application. (3) signs or symptoms that should result in Policy Section 1702: Training ☒ ☐ ☐ immediate referral to medical or behavioral health. 7261 Los Angeles Camp Rockey Targeted PRO 23-24 Page 11 of 16 A453 JUV Targeted PRO eff. 1/2024 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (4) instruction on the Constitutional Limitations of Policy Section 1702: Training ☒ ☐ ☐ Use of Force. (5) physical training force options that may require Policy Section 1702: Training the use of perishable skills. ☒ ☐ ☐ Training completed. (6) timelines the facility uses to define regular Policy Section 1702: Training training. ☒ ☐ ☐ Staff completed all required training. 1361 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE Policy Section 508: Grievance Procedures The facility administrator shall develop and implement Five grievances were provided for review written policies and procedures whereby any youth between January 2024 and June 2024. All may appeal and have resolved grievances relating to grievances were found to be compliant with any condition of confinement, including but not limited regulatory expectations. Grievances were to health care services, classification decisions, ☒ ☐ ☐ addressed by the grievance officer and the program participation, telephone, mail or visiting full group addressed by the facility director procedures, food, clothing, bedding, mistreatment, as appropriate through necessary town harassment or violations of the nondiscrimination halls to disseminate information on policy. There shall be no time limit on filing grievances. anonymously filed grievances. Policies and procedures shall include provisions whereby the facility manager ensures: (a) a grievance form and instructions for registering a Policy Section 508: Grievance Procedures grievance, which includes provisions for the youth to have free access to the form; Youth have access to both paper grievance copies in the dorm, in the HOPE Center, and throughout the facility and can file ☒ ☐ ☐ electronic grievances anytime via the school computers during school hours. All grievances submitted were submitted via the electronic system. (b) the youth shall have the option to confidentially file Policy Section 508: Grievance Procedures the grievance or to deliver the form to any youth supervision staff working in the facility; Youth may file the paper copy grievance in ☒ ☐ ☐ the confidential box or complete an electronic grievance during school. Youth can give their grievance to any person on the Camp Rockey Campus. (c) resolution of the grievance at the lowest Policy Section 508: Grievance Procedures appropriate staff level; All youth interviewed were aware of the process to file either a paper or electronic grievance. All stated they can turn in their ☒ ☐ ☐ grievance to any staff member, including the staff person they grieved, or into the box. Youth stated that facility managers address youth during town hall meetings when anonymous grievances are filed. (d) provision for a prompt review and initial response Policy Section 508: Grievance Procedures to grievances within three (3) business days, grievances that relate to health and safety issues All were timely and youth continue to be ☒ ☐ ☐ must be addressed immediately; notified at orientation that any health and safety issue must be addressed immediately. (1) The youth may elect to be present to explain Policy Section 508: Grievance Procedures his/her version of the grievance to a person not ☒ ☐ ☐ directly involved in the circumstances which led to the grievance. 7261 Los Angeles Camp Rockey Targeted PRO 23-24 Page 12 of 16 A453 JUV Targeted PRO eff. 1/2024 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (2) Provision for a staff representative approved by Policy Section 508: Grievance Procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ the facility administrator to assist the youth. (e) provision for a written response to the grievance Policy Section 508: Grievance Procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ which includes the reasons for the decisions; (f) a system which provides that any appeal of a Policy Section 508: Grievance Procedures grievance shall be heard by a person not directly ☒ ☐ ☐ involved in the circumstances which led to the grievance; (g) resolution of the grievance must occur within ten Policy Section 508: Grievance Procedures (10) business days unless circumstances dictate a ☒ ☐ ☐ longer time frame. The youth shall be notified of any All grievances were completed/resolved delay; and, within the 10-business day guideline. (h) the policy shall provide multiple internal and Policy Section 508: Grievance Procedures external methods to report sexual abuse and sexual ☒ ☐ ☐ harassment. Whether or not associated with a grievance, concerns Policy Section 508: Grievance Procedures of parents, guardians, staff or other parties shall be addressed and documented in accordance with ☒ ☐ ☐ Parents are also encouraged to contact the written policies and procedures within a specified facility managers for any complaints or to timeframe. complete a citizen’s complaint. 1371 PROGRAMS, RECREATION, AND Policy Section 1306: Programs, Recreation EXERCISE. and Exercise The facility administrator shall develop and implement written policies and procedures for programs, ☒ ☐ ☐ recreation, and exercise for all youth. The intent is to minimize the amount of time youth are in their rooms or their bed area. Juvenile facilities shall provide the opportunity for Policy Section 1306: Programs, Recreation programs, recreation, and exercise a minimum of and Exercise three 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 ☒ ☐ ☐ A random sampling of program, exercise and permitting. recreational sheets were provided for review. These sheets provide an at-a-glance documentation of activities that occur in the Dorm stages and in the HOPE Center. A youth’s participation in programs, recreation, and Policy Section 1306: Programs, Recreation exercise may be suspended only upon a written and Exercise finding 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 Policy Section 1306: Programs, Recreation shall be posted in the living units. and Exercise ☒ ☐ ☐ A program calendar was posted in both the DORM and in the HOPE Center. There will be a written annual review of the programs, Policy Section 1306: Programs, Recreation recreation, and exercise by the responsible agency to and Exercise ensure content offered is current, consistent, and relevant to the population. Annual Reviews were provided and ☒ ☐ ☐ received for review. We found reviews were completed by Probation, Community Based Organizations, Department of Mental Health (DMH), and LACOE. A list of programs is noted below. 7261 Los Angeles Camp Rockey Targeted PRO 23-24 Page 13 of 16 A453 JUV Targeted PRO eff. 1/2024 (a) Programs. All youth shall be provided with the Policy Section 1306: Programs, Recreation opportunity for at least one hour of daily programming and Exercise to include, but not be limited to, trauma focused, cognitive, evidence-based, best practice interventions Youth stated when interviewed, they that are culturally relevant and linguistically participate in programming daily with appropriate, or pro-social interventions and activities Probation, LACOE, DMH, and with designed to reduce recidivism. These programs Community Based Organizations that should be based on the youth’s individual needs as come into the facility. Youth spoke highly of required by Sections 1355 and 1356. Such programs the programming offered. Staff also may be provided under the direction of the Chief interviewed spoke highly of the programs Probation Officer or the County Office of Education and can be administered by county partners such as mental and noted they enjoyed providing it and health agencies, community based organizations, working with the youth. Both youth and faith-based organizations or Probation staff. staff noted they would like to have a long- Programs may include but are not limited to: term vocation training, such as an (1) Cognitive Behavior Interventions; automotive program or construction trade. (2) Management of Stress and Trauma; Staff stated they are encouraged by their (3) Anger Management; director to plan and implement new, (4) Conflict Resolution; appropriate training for the young people in (5) Juvenile Justice System; the facility. This is how Rockey Dads and (6) Trauma-related interventions; the Iron Man program were started. Both (7) Victim Awareness; programs are very well liked by the youth. (8) Self-Improvement; (9) Parenting Skills and support; (10) Tolerance and Diversity; Probation (11) Healing Informed Approaches; ❖ Life Skills Discussions (12) Interventions by Credible Messengers; ❖ Book Club (13) Gender Specific Programming; ❖ Financial Literacy (14) Art, creative writing, or self-expression; ❖ Iron Man (15) CPR and First Aid training; ❖ Intermural Sports Challenges (16) Restorative Justice or Civic Engagement; ☒ ☐ ☐ ❖ Rockey Dads (17) Career and leadership opportunities; and, ❖ Youth Council (18) Other topics suitable to the youth population. ❖ Auto Detailing Department of Mental Health ❖ Individual Therapy ❖ Family Therapy ❖ Dialectical Behavior Therapy ❖ Substance Abuse Programming ❖ Psychiatric Medical Services ❖ Crisis Intervention/De-Escalation ❖ Aftercare Programming Community-Based Organizations ❖ ADVOT ❖ The Actors Gang ❖ Healing Circles LACOE ❖ Academic Bowl ❖ Achieve 3000 ❖ College Courses ❖ Gang Reduction and Youth Development (GRYD) ❖ Personal Enrichment Training ❖ Career Zone ❖ Voter Registration/Selective Service 7261 Los Angeles Camp Rockey Targeted PRO 23-24 Page 14 of 16 A453 JUV Targeted PRO eff. 1/2024 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS ❖ Career Technical Education- Culinary Arts and Graphic Arts ❖ Employment opportunities ❖ OSHA Course Certification Program ❖ Transition Partnership Program (TP) (b) Recreation. All youth shall be provided the Policy Section 1306: Programs, Recreation opportunity for at least one hour of daily access to and Exercise unscheduled activities such as leisure reading, letter writing, and entertainment. Activities shall be The documentation was provided and supervised and include orientation and may include reviewed. Youth are receiving their coaching of youth. ☒ ☐ ☐ recreation periods. This was validated through conversations with the youth. Youth report they watch TV, play games, play dominoes, write letters, relax, and sometimes play video games, or use the phone. 7261 Los Angeles Camp Rockey Targeted PRO 23-24 Page 15 of 16 A453 JUV Targeted PRO eff. 1/2024 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (c) Exercise. All youth shall be provided with the Policy Section 1306: Programs, Recreation opportunity for at least one hour of large muscle activity and Exercise each day. While on-site both days, we noted youth to be participating in the afternoon large muscle exercise period. Youth reported they generally go outside two times a day at the minimum. All youth were out and participating in activities. Some were walking the track, playing basketball, chatting with others, or hanging out engaging with staff. Exercise activities that were reported as being available to the youth are as follows: • Basketball • Volleyball • Weights • Soccer • Softball • Relay Races • Track/Walking • Dodge Ball ☒ ☐ ☐ • Calisthenics • Swimming and • Kickball The documentation provided and reviewed noted compliance and youth receiving the required exercise. While interviewing youth, youth stated Camp Rockey youth recently participated in an intramural volleyball match with another camp. Camp Rockey youth tried out for the team, practiced for several days, and eventually played offsite, beating the other team. The youth had a great time as did the staff who supported them. The full camp participated in a celebratory party. Youth also stated they enjoy the Iron Man program. This is a staff-led program where youth complete specialized workouts meant to push their physical abilities. As part of this program, youth also receive Gatorade and protein bars in order to fuel their bodies for the workouts. The administrator/manager may suspend, for a period Policy Section 1306: Programs, Recreation not to exceed 24 hours, access to recreation and and Exercise programs. The administrator/manager shall document ☒ ☐ ☐ the reasons why suspension of recreation and programs occurs. 7261 Los Angeles Camp Rockey Targeted PRO 23-24 Page 16 of 16 A453 JUV Targeted PRO eff. 1/2024 JUVENILE HALLS, SPECIAL-PURPOSE JUVENILE HALLS AND CAMPS PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION Board of State and Community Corrections Applicable Title 24 Regulations: Pre-1998* BSCC Code: 7261 FACILITY NAME: L.A. Camp Rockey FACILITY TYPE: Camp CONSTRUCTION/REMODEL DATE(S): 1981 IDENTIFY FACILITY PHYSICAL PLANT MODIFICATIONS SINCE 1992: 1978 FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Lisa Southwell DATE: June 16-18, 2024 TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS RECEPTION AREA (JH) This applies only to Juvenile Halls. ☐ ☐ ☒ Holding Rooms: Contain 15 square feet per minor; Have sufficient seating to accommodate the rated ☐ ☐ ☒ capacity based on floor space; Provide access to water closets and wash basins ☐ ☐ ☒ at a ratio of a 1:8; and Provide access to drinking fountain. ☐ ☐ ☒ Provide access to telephone. ☐ ☐ ☒ Provide access to private room(s) for interviews. ☐ ☐ ☒ MEDICAL EXAM SPACE (JH & CAMP) Space or room(s) afford privacy, are equipped to carry ☒ ☐ ☐ out routine examinations and emergency care and have sufficient locked storage space for medical supplies. LIVING UNITS (JH AND SPJH) This applies only to Juvenile Halls and Special Purpose Juvenile Halls. ☐ ☐ ☒ Living units are designed to accommodate no more than 30 minors and contain: Showers at a ratio of 1:6; ☐ ☐ ☒ Washbasins at a ratio of 1:6; ☐ ☐ ☒ Water closets at a ratio of 1:6 or water closet and ☐ ☐ ☒ one urinal for every 15 boys; and, Access to a drinking fountain by minors and staff. ☐ ☐ ☒ Doors of each sleeping room have a view panel (maximum of 144 square inches of shatter-proof glass ☐ ☐ ☒ or plastic materials) that allows the visual supervision of all parts of the room. Hallways in the detention living units are at least eight feet wide. If rooms are located on only one side, or if ☐ ☐ ☒ room doors are staggered, hallways are at least six feet wide. SINGLE ROOMS (JH, SPJH & CAMP) The HOPE contains 20 single rooms. Contain a minimum of 500 cubic feet of air space and ☒ ☐ ☐ 63 cubic feet of floor space. DOUBLE ROOMS (JH, SPJH & CAMP) There are no double rooms in this camp. ☐ ☐ ☒ Contain a minimum of 800 cubic feet of airspace and 100 square feet of floor space. *Regulations on this checklist are from the Pre-1998 Title 15 Sections 4272/4315.3 (Juvenile Halls & Special Purpose Juvenile Halls) and 4323 (Camps & Ranches). 7261 Los Angeles Camp Rockey PHY 23-24 - 1 - J455 PHY Pre-98.dot (03/01) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS DORMITORY SLEEPING AREAS (JH & CAMP) ☒ ☐ ☐ Contain a minimum of 400 cubic feet of airspace and 50 square feet of floor space per minor. LOCKED SLEEPING ROOMS (JH, SPJH & CAMP) The HOPE Center rooms are not equipped with these fixtures, but youth have access to Contain an individual or combination drinking fountain, such facilities. ☒ ☐ ☐ wash basin and toilet, unless a communication system or procedure is in effect to give minor immediate access to these fixtures. PLUMBING FIXTURES (CAMP) The following plumbing fixtures are adjacent to each ☒ ☐ ☐ sleeping area: Shower or bathtub at a ratio of 1:6; Washbasins at a ratio of 1:10; ☒ ☐ ☐ Access to toilets at a ratio of 1:10 or toilet and one ☒ ☐ ☐ urinal for every 15 boys; and, Access to a drinking fountain. ☒ ☐ ☐ BEDS AND MATTRESSES (JH, SPJH & CAMP) Beds and mattresses are: ☒ ☐ ☐ A least 30 inches wide and 76 inches long; Spaced at least 36 inches apart and at least 12 ☒ ☐ ☐ inches off the floor; and, Mattresses are made of a fire retardant material. ☒ ☐ ☐ INTERVIEW ROOMS (JH, SPJH & CAMP) ☒ ☐ ☐ There is one interview room for each detention unit in juvenile halls and special purpose juvenile halls. There is a private room suitably equipped for ☒ ☐ ☐ conferences and interviews in each camp. LIGHTING (JH, SPJH & CAMP) There are at least 50 foot candles of illumination at ☒ ☐ ☐ desk level and, at night, there is a maximum illumination of two foot candles at bed level in individual and multiple occupancy rooms. ACADEMIC CLASSROOM (JH & CAMP) Each classroom contains a minimum of 160 square feet with a teacher's desk and work area, and a ☒ ☐ ☐ minimum of 28 square feet per student. Classrooms should be designed for no more than 15 students. 98: Designed for no more than 20 students DINING SPACE (JH & CAMP) ☒ ☐ ☐ There is a minimum of 15 square feet of space for each person being fed at any given time. *Regulations on this checklist are from the Pre-1998 Title 15 Sections 4272/4315.3 (Juvenile Halls & Special Purpose Juvenile Halls) and 4323 (Camps & Ranches). 7261 Los Angeles Camp Rockey PHY 23-24 - 2 - J455 PHY Pre-98.dot (03/01) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS PHYSICAL ACTIVITY SPACE (JH & CAMP) (See 2001 regulations for revised calculations.) There is indoor space consisting of at least 30 square ☒ ☐ ☐ feet of clear space for each minor, which may be included in a day room, a recreational building, or a multipurpose space (gymnasium). There is outdoor and/or multipurpose (gymnasium) space consisting of: ☐ ☐ ☒ No less than the equivalent of 90' X 100' outdoor and /or multipurpose space (gymnasium) for a facility with a capacity of 40 or less. No less than the equivalent of 90' X 100' hardtop area and 260 X 260' field area and/or multipurpose space (gymnasium) for a camp with ☒ ☐ ☐ a capacity of more than 40, and a juvenile hall with a capacity between 41 to 100 minors. No less than the equivalent of two 90' X 100' hardtop area and 260 X 260' field area and/or multipurpose space (gymnasium) for a camp with ☒ ☐ ☐ a capacity of more than 40 and a juvenile hall with a capacity in excess of 101 minors. Lighting is adequate for security and evening ☒ ☐ ☐ recreational activities in camps. STORAGE SPACE (JH, SPJH & CAMP) ☒ ☐ ☐ Each minor is provided 9 cubic feet of secure storage space for personal clothing and belongings. Camps shall have adequate space (12 square feet of floor area is recommended) for bulk and activity ☒ ☐ ☐ storage equipment. MULTIPURPOSE SPACE OR ROOM (SPJH) This applies only to Special Purpose Juvenile Halls. There is a multipurpose space or room that provides space for reception, dining, recreation, exercise and/or ☐ ☐ ☒ education. This room contains a minimum of: 30 square feet of clear floor space per minor in the ☐ ☐ ☒ room; 10 feet by 20 feet floor dimensions; and, ☐ ☐ ☒ 1600 cubic feet of air space with a minimum ☐ ☐ ☒ ceiling height of eight feet. SPECIAL PURPOSE JH EXEMPTIONS SPJHs are exempt from the following Pre-1998 Title 15 regulations: ☐ ☐ ☒ Section 4272(b) Medical exam rooms Section 4272(m) Academic classrooms Section 4272(n) Dining space Section 4272(o) Physical activities space *Regulations on this checklist are from the Pre-1998 Title 15 Sections 4272/4315.3 (Juvenile Halls & Special Purpose Juvenile Halls) and 4323 (Camps & Ranches). 7261 Los Angeles Camp Rockey PHY 23-24 - 3 - J455 PHY Pre-98.dot (03/01) JUVENILE HALLS, SPECIAL PURPOSE HALLS AND CAMPS LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS INSPECTION BSCC Code: 7261 FACILITY: Los Angeles County, RTSB Camp Rockey TYPE: Camp RC: Camp: 125 HOPE: 20 Total Facility: 145 FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Lisa Southwell DATE: June 16-18, 2024 ALL DIMENSIONS ARE BASED ON CYA DATA UNLESS OTHERWISE DESIGNATED. ROOMS EACH ROOM Unit Room Applicable # Each Room Total Size (L x W x H) or FIXTURES* COMMENTS Designation Type Standards Rooms # RC RC Square/Cubic Feet T U W F S Beds Dormitory Dorm Pre-98 1 60 125 125 160’ x 39’ = 6,058 2 Dayroom Pre-98 1 40’ x 19’ =760 Restroom Pre-98 1 7 8 24 15 Three “bird bath” wash basins w/eight spigots each. HOPE Dayroom Pre-98 2* 30’ x 26.5’ = 780 1 Restroom Pre-98 1 2 1 2 3 Single Pre-98 10 1 1 10 8’ x 12’ = 96 All dry rooms. Restroom Pre-98 1 2 1 2 3 Single Pre-98 10 1 1 10 8’ x 12’ = 96 All dry rooms. Historical Notes: NOTES: The SHU has two separate bathroom areas and two dayroom areas. *Per agreement with the CYA, one of the two dayroom areas in the SHU was allowed to be designated as a classroom. 2011: At the time of the 2010-2012 inspection, the SHU dayroom referred to above was used to program, rather than classroom space. 2013: The restroom to the left of the control area has been posted as off-limits to youth. 2014-2016 Inspection Cycle Notes: RC stands at 125 however the facility has removed beds to provide for programming space, mental health staff offices, etc. Changes have occurred in a way beds can be re-installed in a matter of a few days. 2016-2018 Inspection Cycle Notes: No Changes to RC **2018-2020 Inspection Cycle Notes: Inspection completed virtually. There are no changes to the LASE per administration. Provided for information only** 2020-2022 Inspection Cycle Notes: 60 beds. The Rated Capacity remains with no change at 125. 2022-2023 No change. 2023-2024:125 RC in Camp, Total Physical Beds in Camp 65. Alpha: 16 Bravo: 16 Charlie: 17 Delta: 16 HOPE Center Beds: 20 *T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit; If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of the facility's rated capacity. 7261 Los Angeles Camp Rockey LASE 23-24 - 1 - Juv LAS.dot ;CSA 460(1/6/97)