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Los Angeles PROB Dorothy Kirby Center CAMP (2025-2026 inspection cycle)
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January 21, 2026
Guillermo Viera Rosa, Chief Probation Officer
Los Angeles Probation Department
9150 E. Imperial Hwy.
Downey, CA 90242
2025-2026 COMPREHENSIVE INSPECTION, WELFARE & INSTITUTIONS CODE
SECTIONS 209 & 885, LOS ANGELES COUNTY PROBATION DEPARTMENT
DETENTION FACILITIES
Dear Chief Viera Rosa:
The 2025-2026 Comprehensive Inspection of the Los Angeles County Probation
Department Dorothy Kirby Center has been completed. A pre-inspection briefing was held
on Monday, February 24, 2025, and the following facility was inspected between
Thursday, September 11, 2025, and Friday, October 10, 2025:
FACILITY NAME BSCC # FACILITY TYPE
Dorothy Kirby Center 7234 CAMP
This inspection was conducted pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code Sections 209
and 885 to determine compliance with the Minimum Standards for Juvenile Detention
Facilities as outlined in Titles 15 and 24, California Code of Regulations.
In addition to inspection(s), Title 15, Section 1313, and its authorizing statute require
annual inspections conducted by a local Health Officer, fire authority having jurisdiction,
county building inspection by an agency designated by the County Board of Supervisors,
County Superintendent of Schools, Juvenile Court, and Juvenile Justice Commission.
The results of those inspections are considered a part of this report.
INSPECTION RESULTS
There were no areas of noncompliance found. Technical assistance was provided to your
management team at the exit briefing held on October 14, 2025, to enhance operations,
and suggestions were made to prevent regulatory drift in the future.
Please refer to the attached Procedures Checklist for detailed information.
Please refer to the Physical Plant Evaluation and Living Area Space Evaluation
attachments for information related to Rated Capacity and Title 24 compliance.
* * *
Guillermo Viera Rosa
Chief Probation Officer
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Please email me at lisa.southwell@bscc.ca.gov or call (916) 322-1638 if you have any
questions.
Sincerely,
LISA SOUTHWELL
Field Representative
Facilities Standards and Operations Division
Enclosures
Cc: Presiding Judge, Los Angeles County Juvenile Court*
Chair, Probation Oversight Committee, Los Angeles County*
Chair, Board of Supervisors, Los Angeles County*
County Administrator, Los Angeles County*
Jocelyn Roman, Deputy Director, Los Angeles County
Kim Binion, Senior Director, Los Angeles County
Katheryn Beigh, Director, Los Angeles County
Lizete Barboza, Supervisor, Los Angeles County
*Copies of the inspection are available upon request or online at www.bscc.ca.gov.
7234 Los Angeles PROB Dorothy Kirby Center Camp CI LTR 25-26
JUVENILE HALLS, SPECIAL PURPOSE JUVENILE HALLS AND CAMPS
Board of State and Community Corrections
PROCEDURES CHECKLIST1
BSCC Code: 7234
FACILITY NAME: Dorothy Kirby Center (DKC) FACILITY TYPE: Camp
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: BSCC QA Team, 2 DPO Staff members, 2 Young People from each Cottage (16 Residents), 3 staff
members, Reuben Carranza, Principal, LACOE, Katy Callendar, Department of Mental Health.
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Lisa Southwell DATE: September 11, 2025, October 6-10, 2025
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2
1313 COUNTY INSPECTION AND EVALUATION OF Policy Section 2002: Types of Inspections and
9B
BUILDING AND GROUNDS Evaluations
On an annual basis, or as otherwise required by law, each
The inspection for 2024 was conducted on
juvenile facility administrator shall obtain a documented ☒ ☐ ☐
July 16, 2024.
inspection and evaluation from the following:
(a) county building inspector or person designated by the
Board of Supervisors to approve building safety;
(b) fire authority having jurisdiction, including a fire Policy Section 2002: Types of Inspections and
10B
clearance as required by Health and Safety Code Section Evaluations
13146.1(a) and (b);
☒ ☐ ☐
The fire inspection was completed on August
21,2024, by Fire Inspector Michael Burciaga.
1 This document is intended for use as a tool during the inspection process; this worksheet may not contain each Title 15
regulation that is required. Additionally, many regulations on this worksheet are SUMMARIES of the regulation; the text on this
worksheet may not contain the entire text of the actual regulation. Please refer to the complete California Code of Regulations,
Title 15, Minimum Standards for Juvenile Facilities, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 5 for the complete list and text of
regulations.
2 Excerpts from facility policies, procedures, or other reference documents are indicated in italicized text.
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(c) local health officer, inspection in accordance with Policy Section 2002: Types of Inspections and
11B
Health and Safety Code Section 101045; Evaluations
Environmental
The inspection for 2024 was conducted on
February 14, 2024, by Yi-Jen Wendy Chen,
REHS. Deficiencies were noted.
A Reinspection was conducted on April 4,
2024. All deficiencies were corrected.
The inspection for 2025 was conducted on
February 20, 2025, by Yi-Jen Wendy Chen,
REHS. Deficiencies were noted.
A reinspection was conducted on May 16,
2025. All deficiencies were corrected.
Medical/Mental Health Evaluation
The inspection for 2024 was conducted on
January 30, 2024, February 8, 2024, and
☒ ☐ ☐
February 14, 2024, by Tia Mao, RN, BSN,
MSHCM, PHN. No deficiencies were noted.
The inspection for 2025 was conducted on
January 29, 2025, February 4, 2025, and
March 19, 2025, by Tia Mao, RN, BSN,
MSHCM, PHN. No deficiencies.
Nutritional
The inspection for 2024 was conducted on
February 14, 2024, by Adriana Diaz, DPH and
Katie Rawson, MPH, RDN. Deficiencies were
noted regarding calories and diet.
The inspection for 2025 was conducted on
March 19, 2025, by Adriana Diaz, DPH and
Yoolim Hong, DPH. Deficiencies were noted.
and corrected.
(d) county superintendent of schools on the adequacy of Policy Section 2002: Types of Inspections and
12B
educational services and facilities as required in Section Evaluations
1370;
Education for Dorothy Kirby Center youth is
provided by the Los Angeles County Office of
Education (LACOE).
2024
The inspection was completed on November
☒ ☐ ☐ 18, 2024, James Sams, Director of Student
Servies, Montebello Unified School District
and Kaivan Yuen, Assistant Superintendent,
Educational Services.
No deficiencies were found.
2025
Inspection has not yet been completed.
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(e) juvenile court as required by Section 209 of the Policy Section 2002: Types of Inspections and
13B
Welfare and Institutions Code; and, Evaluations
The inspection was completed on August 23,
2024, by the Honorable Miguel Espinosa,
☒ ☐ ☐
Supervising Judge.
2025
Inspection has not yet been completed.
(f) the Juvenile Justice Commission as required by Policy Section 2002: Types of Inspections and
14B
Section 229 of the Welfare and Institutions Code or Evaluations
Probation Commission as required by Section 240 of the
Welfare and Institutions Code. 2024
The inspection was completed in March 2024.
☒ ☐ ☐
The Probation Oversight Commission
conducts annual inspections of the facility.
All facility reports may be found at:
https://poc.lacounty.gov/reports.
1320 APPOINTMENT AND QUALIFICATIONS A letter, dated March 19, 2025, was received
15B
from then Interim Chief Probation Officer
Note: Compliance with this section is determined by
Viera Rosa, certifying that all appointments of
receipt of the Chief Probation Officer’s certification letter
staff and required qualifications and
confirming that all elements of regulation are met.
clearances, including non-employees, are
met and are pursuant to the applicable laws.
(a) Appointment
☒ ☐ ☐
In each juvenile facility there shall be a superintendent,
director or facility manager in charge of its program and
employees. Such superintendent, director, facility
manager and other employees of the facility shall be
appointed by the facility administrator pursuant to
applicable provisions of law.
(b) Employee Qualifications
Each facility shall:
(1) recruit and hire employees who possess
knowledge, skills and abilities appropriate to their job ☒ ☐ ☐
classification and duties in accordance with applicable
civil service or merit system rules;
(2) require a medical evaluation and physical
examination including tuberculosis screening test and
evaluation for immunity to contagious illnesses of
☒ ☐ ☐
childhood (i.e., diphtheria, rubeola, rubella, and
mumps);
(3) adhere to the minimum standards for the selection
and training requirements adopted by the Board
☒ ☐ ☐
pursuant to Section 6035 of the Penal Code; and
(4) conduct a criminal records review, on each new
employee, and psychological examination in
accordance with Section 1031 of the Government ☒ ☐ ☐
Code.
(c) Contract personnel, volunteers, and other non- Contracted personnel and Probation
employees of the facility, who may be present at the volunteers are screened and approved
facility, shall have such clearance and qualifications as through Probation. Partner agencies conduct
may be required by law, and their presence at the facility ☒ ☐ ☐ their own screening processes and are
shall be subject to the approval and control of the facility approved by Probation.
manager.
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1321 STAFFING Policy Section 206: Staffing
Each juvenile facility shall:
Staffing documentation reviewed, including
(a) have an adequate number of personnel sufficient to
the Dorothy Kirby Center (DKC) Staff Roster
carry out the overall facility operation and its
breakdown, all Partner Agencies Staff
programming, to provide for safety and security of youth
Rosters, Daily staff schedules, and the facility
and staff, and meet established standards and
worksheet, including staffing numbers for the
regulations;
week prior to inspection.
Random dates were selected and viewed to
ensure adequate personnel were present. Per
the requested worksheet, we found and noted
sufficient staff on duty. All shifts had at least
one supervisor on duty. All staff are assigned
to DKC but may be assigned to various posts
within the facility. The numbers noted are
consistent with the number of staff facility
managers have identified as necessary to
support the facility safely and securely.
☒ ☐ ☐
All the young people we talked to were asked
about their access to activities and staff
availability. They all stated that there haven't
been any programs or activities that were
postponed or canceled because of not having
enough staff. We didn’t find any proof of that in
the documents we looked at.
The staff we spoke with said that staffing levels
have been consistent. They have received
some new staff from the field, and staff are
always willing to work overtime when needed.
We noted the staff at DKC work well together
to ensure the facility is covered. Staff often will
volunteer to work when needed, thus overtime
generally does not occur.
(b) ensure that no required services shall be denied Policy Section 206: Staffing
because of insufficient numbers of staff on duty absent No required service has been denied.
☒ ☐ ☐
exigent circumstances;
(c) have a sufficient number of supervisory level staff to Policy Section 206: Staffing
ensure adequate supervision of all staff members; ☒ ☐ ☐
(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 ☒ ☐ ☐
and PC 832 training;
(e) have at least one staff member present on each living Policy Section 206: Staffing
unit whenever there are youth in the living unit; ☒ ☐ ☐ Youth are never left alone in their cottage.
(f) have sufficient food service personnel relative to the Policy Section 206: Staffing
number and security of living units, including staff qualified All food is prepared and provided onsite by
and available to: plan menus meeting nutritional facility cooks. Meals are planned and prepared
requirements of youth; provide kitchen supervision; direct on site and delivered to the cottages in hot
food preparation and servings; conduct related training ☒ ☐ ☐ bags.
programs for culinary staff; and maintain necessary
records; or, a facility may serve food that meets nutritional
standards prepared by an outside source;
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(g) have sufficient administrative, clerical, recreational, Policy Section 206: Staffing
medical, dental, mental health, building maintenance, Mental Health Services are provided by the
transportation, control room, facility security and other Los Angeles County Department of Mental
support staff for the efficient management of the facility, Health. Led by program manager Katy
and to ensure that youth supervision staff shall not be Callender, the mental health team consists of
diverted from supervising youth; and, therapeutic and division support staff.
Services are available between 8 AM and 8
PM daily.
DMH provides several programs at the facility.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT),
Substance Abuse Classes, Individual, group,
and family groups are all provided in addition
to ongoing medication management. Mental
Health staff collaborate with Probation staff,
ensuring the youth’s needs are met. MH staff
also work collaboratively with facility partners
and participate in the multi-disciplinary team
meetings.
☒ ☐ ☐
Medical services are provided by Juvenile
Court Health Services. We were unable to
meet with the JCHS supervisor due to a
scheduling conflict, but found the facility has
nursing on-site daily to meet the needs of the
youth and to address all sick call rounds
between the hours of 6 AM and 10 PM.
Staffing consists of one Nurse Manager, one
Supervising Clinic Nurse, and four Registered
Nurses. Any after-hours care or consultation is
received from the Juvenile Hall or from on-call
providers.
All care is triaged onsite. If medical treatment
is required, the youth will be taken out
accordingly. for specific services.
(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
☒ ☐ ☐
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,
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(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;
(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 LA County Probation by policy staff to PREA
wide-awake youth supervision staff member on ☒ ☐ ☐ standards, 1-8 during awake hours.
duty for each 15 youth in the camp population;
(B) during the hours that youth are confined to their Policy Section 206: Staffing
room for the purpose of sleeping, one wide-awake LA County Probation by policy staff to PREA
youth supervision staff member on duty for each 30 ☒ ☐ ☐ standards, 1-16.
youth present in the facility;
(C) at least two wide-awake youth supervision staff Policy Section 206: Staffing
members on duty at all times, regardless of the There are always staff awake in the facility.
number of youth in residence, unless
arrangements have been made for backup support ☒ ☐ ☐
services which allow for immediate response to
emergencies;
(D) at least one youth supervision staff member on Policy Section 206: Staffing
duty who is the same gender as youth housed in There are always same-gender staff in the
☒ ☐ ☐
the facility; 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;
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(F) personnel with primary responsibility for other Policy Section 206: Staffing
duties such as administration, supervision of Only sworn staff have the responsibility to
personnel, academic or trade instruction, clerical, supervise youth.
☒ ☐ ☐
farm, forestry, kitchen or maintenance shall not be
classified as youth supervision staff positions.
1322 YOUTH SUPERVISION STAFF ORIENTATION Policy Section 2104: Professional
AND TRAINING Development and Training
(a) Prior to assuming any responsibilities each youth
Training documentation was requested and
supervision staff member shall be properly oriented to
received from the last seven staff assigned to
their duties, including:
the facility. These staff were all reassigned
(1) youth supervision duties;
staff, not new staff. All were reassigned
between March 2025 and April 2025. All
☒ ☐ ☐ documentation of required training was found
to be complete.
Staff interviewed were asked about their
experiences of being trained upon coming to
the facility. Both staff members stated the
training was detailed, specific, and
comprehensive.
Policy Section 2104: Professional
(2) scope of decisions they shall make;
☒ ☐ ☐ Development and Training
Policy Section 2104: Professional
(3) the identity of their supervisor;
☒ ☐ ☐ Development and Training
(4) the identity of persons who are responsible to Policy Section 2104: Professional
them; ☒ ☐ ☐ Development and Training
(5) persons to contact for decisions that are beyond Policy Section 2104: Professional
their responsibility; and ☒ ☐ ☐ Development and Training
(6) ethical responsibilities. Policy Section 2104: Professional
☒ ☐ ☐ Development and Training
(b) Prior to assuming any responsibility for the supervision Policy Section 2104: Professional
of youth, each youth supervision staff member shall Development and Training
receive a minimum of 40 hours of facility-specific
orientation, including: Any new staff assigned to a facility, whether
☒ ☐ ☐
(1) individual and group supervision techniques; new to the agency or not, are assigned to a
training officer who is responsible for all facility
training needs and sign-offs.
(2) regulations and policies relating to discipline and Policy Section 2104: Professional
rights of youth pursuant to law and the provisions of Development and Training
☒ ☐ ☐
this chapter;
Policy Section 2104: Professional
(3) basic health, sanitation and safety measures;
☒ ☐ ☐ Development and Training
(4) suicide prevention and response to suicide Policy Section 2104: Professional
attempts ☒ ☐ ☐ Development and Training
(5) policies regarding use of force, de-escalation Policy Section 2104: Professional
techniques, chemical agents, mechanical and Development and Training
☒ ☐ ☐
physical restraints;
(6) review of policies and procedures referencing Policy Section 2104: Professional
☒
trauma and trauma-informed approaches; ☐ ☐ Development and Training
Policy Section 2104: Professional
(7) procedures to follow in the event of emergencies;
☒ ☐ ☐ Development and Training
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(8) routine security measures, including facility Policy Section 2104: Professional
perimeter and grounds; ☒ ☐ ☐ Development and Training
(9) crisis intervention and mental health referrals to Policy Section 2104: Professional
mental health services; ☒ ☐ ☐ Development and Training
Policy Section 2104: Professional
(10) documentation; and
☒ ☐ ☐ Development and Training
Policy Section 2104: Professional
(11) fire/life safety training
☒ ☐ ☐ Development and Training
(c) Prior to assuming sole supervision of youth, each Policy Section 2104: Professional
youth supervision staff member shall successfully Development and Training
complete the requirements of the Juvenile Corrections
Officer Core Course pursuant to Penal Code Section ☒ ☐ ☐ All Los Angeles County Facility staff complete
6035. JI CORE before they are assigned to or report
to a facility.
(d) Prior to exercising the powers of a peace officer youth Policy Section 2104: Professional
supervision staff shall successfully complete training Development and Training
☒ ☐ ☐
pursuant to Section 830 et seq. of the Penal Code.
1323 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY Policy Section 2104: Professional
Development and Training
Whenever there is a youth in a juvenile facility, there shall
be at least one wide awake person on duty at all times
☒ ☐ ☐ Facility staff must remain awake at all times.
who meets the training standards established by the
All staff are trained in fire and life safety in
Board for general fire and life safety which relate
CORE prior to arriving at the facility.
specifically to the facility.
1324 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL The Residential Treatment Services Bureau
(RTSB) Policy and Procedure Manual was
All facility administrators shall develop, publish, and
provided for review.
implement a manual of written policies and procedures
that address, at a minimum, all regulations that are
A memo was provided, noting that the full
applicable to the facility. Such a manual shall be made
review was completed in 2025 and no
available to all employees, reviewed by all employees,
☒ ☐ ☐ substantive changes impacting operations
and shall be administratively reviewed at a minimum
have been made; however, there are several
every two years, and updated, as necessary. Those
technical changes that are in the process of full
records relating to the standards and requirements set
approval. It is expected this approval process
forth in these regulations shall be accessible to the Board
will be completed within the next 60-90 days.
on request.
The manual shall include:
(a) table of organization, including channels of The manual has a table of contents. The
communications and a description of job classifications; agency’s channel of communication follows
the chain of command. Policy Sections are as
follows:
• 101: Vision, Mission, and Core Values
• 102: Role of the Camp System
• 202: RTSB Administrative Structure
☒ ☐ ☐ • 203: Duty Statements, RTSB
Management
• 204: Duty Statements, Deputized
Staff
• 205: Duty Statements, Camp Support
Staff
• 207: Organizational Chart
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(b) responsibility of the probation department, purpose of Policy Sections:
programs, relationship to the juvenile court, the Juvenile • 101: Vision, Mission, and Core
Justice/Delinquency Prevention Commission or Values
Probation Committee, probation staff, school personnel • 102: Role of Camp System
and other agencies that are involved in juvenile facility • 908: Medical Services
☒ ☐ ☐
programs; • 910: Mental Health Services
• 911: Educational Services
• 1005: CBO’s
• 1006: Volunteers
(c) responsibilities of all employees; Policy Sections:
• 202: RTSB Administrative Structure
• 203: Duty Statements, RTSB
Management
☒ ☐ ☐ • 204: Duty Statements, Deputized
Staff
• 205: Duty Statements, Camp
Support Staff
(d) initial orientation and training program for employees; Policy Section 2104: Professional
Development and Training
☒ ☐ ☐
See Section 1322.
(e) initial orientation, including safety and security issues Policy Section 2200: Non-Sworn Personnel
and anti-discrimination policies, for support staff, contract and Partner Agencies Handbook
employees, school, mental/behavioral health and medical
staff, program providers and volunteers; ☒ ☐ ☐ Proof of practice sign-offs from the orientation
handbook for non-sworn and partner staff
was provided for review.
(f) maintenance of record-keeping, statistics and Policy Sections 701: Case Planning and
communication system to ensure: Procedures Introduction and Section 702:
☒ ☐ ☐
(1) efficient operation of the juvenile facility; General Duties and Responsibilities
Policy Section 701: Case Planning and
(2) legal and proper care of youth;
☒ ☐ ☐ Procedures Introduction
Policy Sections 701: Case Planning and
(3) maintenance of individual youth's records; Procedures Introduction and Section 702:
☒ ☐ ☐
General Duties and Responsibilities
Policy Sections 701: Case Planning and
(4) supply of information to the juvenile court and
☒ Procedures Introduction and Section 702:
those authorized by the court or by the law; and, ☐ ☐
General Duties and Responsibilities
Policy Sections 701: Case Planning and
(5) release of information regarding youth. Procedures Introduction and Section 702:
☒ ☐ ☐
General Duties and Responsibilities
(g) ethical responsibilities; Policy Section 2130: Employee Honesty
☒ ☐ ☐
Policy Section 518: Trauma-Informed
(h) trauma-informed approaches;
☒ ☐ ☐ Approaches
Policy Section 519: Culturally Responsive
(i) culturally responsive approaches;
☒ ☐ ☐ Approaches
Policy Section 517: Promoting Dignity for
(j) gender responsive approaches;
☒ ☐ ☐ Female Youth Housed in RTSB
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(k) a non-discrimination provision that provides that all Policy Section 2110: Non-Discrimination
youth within the facility shall have fair and equal access to Policy
all available services, placement, care, treatment, and
benefits, and provides that no person shall be subject to
discrimination or harassment on the basis of actual or
perceived race, ethnic group identification, ancestry,
☒ ☐ ☐
national origin, immigration status, color, religion, gender,
sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression,
mental or physical disability, or HIV status, including
restrictive housing or classification decisions based solely
on any of the above mentioned categories;
(l) storage and maintenance requirements for any Policy Section 1922: Weapons and
chemical agents related security devices, and weapons Ammunition
and ammunition, where applicable;
☒ ☐ ☐
Neither weapons nor ammunition are allowed
into the facility.
(m) establishment of procedures for collection of Medi- Policy Section 706: Case Plan Activities
Cal eligibility information and enrollment of eligible youth;
and, All youth and their families are referred to
☒ ☐ ☐
Medi-Cal upon release. A letter is sent to the
family.
(n) establishment of a policy that prohibits all forms of Policy Section 1600: Prison Rape Elimination
sexual abuse, sexual assault and sexual harassment. Act
The policy shall include an approach to preventing,
detecting and responding to such conduct and any The agency has developed and implemented
☒ ☐ ☐
retaliation for reporting such conduct, as well as a policies and procedures to address all areas
provision for reporting such conduct by youth, staff or a of PREA. All staff have been trained and
third party. completed sign-offs for accountability.
1325 FIRE SAFETY PLAN Policy Section 1910: Fire Prevention and
Suppression
The facility administrator shall consult with the local fire
department having jurisdiction over the facility, or with the
State Fire Marshal, in developing a plan for fire safety
☒
☐ ☐
Each facility's emergency plan is specific to
emergency preparedness. The plan is signed
which shall include, but not be limited to:
by both probation and local fire and reviewed
(a) a fire prevention plan to be included as part of the
by all facility staff.
manual of policy and procedures;
(b) monthly fire and life safety inspections by facility staff Policy Section 1910: Fire Prevention and
with two-year retention of the inspection record; Suppression
January 2024 to May 2025 were provided for
☒ ☐ ☐ review. All monthly fire and life safety
inspections have been completed. These
inspections are completed at the end of the
month by MSB staff/supervisors.
(c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and Policy Section 2002: Types of Inspections and
Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b); Evaluations
☒ ☐ ☐
See 1322 above.
(d) an evacuation plan; The building emergency plan is specific to
emergency procedures for each facility,
☒ ☐ ☐ including a facility evacuation plan. Each
cottage had unit evacuation maps.
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(e) documented fire drills not less than quarterly; Policy Section 1910: Fire Prevention and
Suppression
☒ ☐ ☐ Fire drills were completed quarterly. The
facility has completed all required fire drills as
required.
(f) a written plan for the emergency housing of youth in There is a current evacuation plan in place.
the case of fire; and, Technical Assistance provided to review the
☒ ☐ ☐
current status for full facility.
(g) development of a fire suppression pre-plan in The Building Emergency Plan was completed
cooperation with the local fire department. in 2024 with Inspector Lucier on January 12,
2024, and in 2025 with Inspector Duke on
☒ ☐ ☐
January 14, 2025, both with the LA County
Fire Department.
1326 SECURITY REVIEW Policy Section 1312: Security Checks
Each facility administrator shall develop policies and
Security reviews were completed on March
procedures to annually review, evaluate, and document
26, 2024, and on May 21, 2025.
security of the facility. The review and evaluation shall ☒ ☐ ☐
include internal and external security, including, but not
These reviews were completed as required,
limited to, key control, equipment, and staff training.
specific to the requirements of the regulation.
1327 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES Policy Sections:
0B
• 1902: Emergency Drills
The facility administrator shall develop facility-specific
• 1907: Escapes
policies and procedures for emergencies that shall
• 1909: Major Disturbances
include, but not be limited to:
• 1914: Hostages
(a) escape, disturbances, and the taking of hostages; ☒ ☐ ☐
Quarterly emergency drills are completed in
addition to fire drills. Emergency procedures
are reviewed as part of the policy review.
Policy Sections:
1908: Outside Intruder
(b) civil disturbance, active shooter and terrorist attack; 1915: Active Shooter
☒ ☐ ☐
1916: Terrorist Attack
1918: Major Emergency including Civil
Disturbance
Policy Sections:
(c) fire and natural disasters;
☒ ☐ ☐ 1910: Fire Prevention and Suppression
1913: Earthquake
Policy Sections:
1921: Testing of Equipment
(d) periodic testing of emergency equipment; Los Angeles County Internal Services
☒ ☐ ☐
Department (ISD) or the Management
Services Bureau (MSB) conducts monthly
and “as-needed” testing of facility emergency
equipment.
Policy Sections:
(e) emergency evacuation of the facility; and
☒ ☐ ☐
1917: Emergency Evacuation
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Sign-offs for 2024 were provided on January
(f) a program to provide all youth supervision staff with
12, 2024, and on January 14, 2025, for all
an annual review of emergency procedures. ☒ ☐ ☐
facility supervision and collateral staff.
1328 SAFETY CHECKS Policy Sections: 1313: Safety Checks
1B
The facility administrator shall develop and implement
A random sampling of safety checks was
policy and procedures that provide for direct visual
requested and reviewed for all shifts for a
observation of youth at a minimum of every 15 minutes,
consecutive 5-day period in May 2025.
at random or varied intervals during hours when youth
are asleep or when youth are in their rooms, confined in
The facility consists of nine distinct cottages,
holding cells or confined to their bed in a dormitory.
two utilized as HOPE Centers. Paper safety
Supervision is not replaced, but may be supplemented
checks are hung on each door to document
by, an audio/visual electronic surveillance system
☒ ☐ ☐ each youth’s check. All checks were reviewed
designed to detect overt, aggressive or assaultive
for all youth. Checks are documented by the
behavior and to summon aid in emergencies. All safety
staff completing the check at the time it is
checks shall be documented with the actual time the
conducted. TA provided regarding legibility
check is completed.
and ensuring noting when the youth room is
vacant.
Safety checks were found to be conducted in
compliance with regulations.
1329 SUICIDE PREVENTION PLAN Policy Section 1201: Suicide Prevention Plan,
2B
Policy Section 1203: Suicide Prevention
The facility administrator, in collaboration with the
Policy for Juvenile Facilities, and Policy
healthcare and behavioral/mental health administrators,
Section 2104: Professional Development and
shall plan and implement written policies and
Training
procedures which delineate a Suicide Prevention Plan.
The plan shall consider the needs of youth experiencing
No youth have exhibited any suicidal activity
past or current trauma. Suicide prevention responses
this cycle. We noted an average of 8 youth
shall be respectful and in the least invasive manner
facility-wide on the Mental Health list. Youth
consistent with the level of suicide risk. The plan shall
are seen by their assigned therapist according
include the following elements:
☒ ☐ ☐ to their case plan and needs.
Only one of the eight youth is on medication.
Several youths were noted to be on a constant
one-on-one supervision level. A few for mental
health purposes and others due to behavioral
issues. Information is freely shared between
staff and facility partners to be sure that
everyone is aware of any issues the youth may
be having.
(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 facility staff attend a suicide refresher
training class as part of required annual
training. This training also includes a
curriculum specific to the intake process and
procedures.
(b) Screening, Identification Assessment and Policy Section 1203: Suicide Prevention Policy
Precautionary Protocols for Juvenile Facilities
(1) All youth shall be screened for risk of suicide at
intake and as needed during detention. ☒ ☐ ☐ All youth, upon intake, are screened for
suicide risk and ongoing throughout their
stay.
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(2) All youth supervision staff who perform intake Policy Section 1203: Suicide Prevention Policy
processes shall be trained in screening youth for risk for Juvenile Facilities
of suicide.
Nine staff members have been identified as
☒ ☐ ☐ trained to conduct intake activities. Both
primary and backup staff are identified and
assigned to conduct intake functions on all
new youth entering the facility.
(3) All youth who have been identified during the Policy Section 1203: Suicide Prevention
intake screening process to be at risk of suicide shall Policy for Juvenile Facilities
be referred to behavioral/mental health staff for a If a youth were to be required to be kept safe,
suicide risk assessment. 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 to a lower level of
supervision by Mental Health staff. Some
youth may appear as a level in unit
paperwork; however, they are placed due to
their behavior, and this status can be recalled
by staff.
(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.
Probation referrals have a process that is
consistently utilized. Youth are referred to
mental health as needed by any staff member
or facility partner. Appropriate notifications
☒ ☐ ☐ are always made with the youth’s safety in
mind.
Other referrals from facility partners are
generally verbal, and Probation staff make
the appropriate notifications to ensure the
youth’s safety.
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(c) Referral process to behavioral/mental health staff for Policy Section 1202: Enhanced Specialized
assessment and/or services. Supervision: Enhanced Supervision
Requirements, Level 3 Enhanced
Supervision Requirements, and Policy
Section 1203: Suicide Prevention Policy for
Juvenile Facilities
Youth are placed on Enhanced Specialized
Supervision with one-on-one staff
supervision.
The camp alert log was provided for review.
We noted that, routinely, there were about 8
☒ ☐ ☐ youth on the log and, of those, only 1 took
medication.
The alert log is the facility’s mental health
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.
They are documented in the logbook along
with details that staff need to be aware of.
Staff are required to read and be aware of this
log each shift.
(d) Procedures for monitoring of youth identified at risk Policy Section 1202: Enhanced and
for suicide. Specialized Supervision Requirements of
Youth in Juvenile Facilities
A 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. Youth are encouraged to
participate in all programming and activities
as able. Youth are encouraged not to isolate.
(e) Safety Interventions Policy Section 1203: Suicide Prevention
(1) Procedures to address intervention protocols for Policy for Juvenile Facilities
youth identified at risk for suicide which may
include, but are not limited to: Multi-disciplinary teams are called as needed
(A) Housing consideration ☒ ☐ ☐ to address any issues the youth may be
having. Treatment strategies are discussed
and determined for and with the youth and
their family.
(B) Treatment strategies including trauma- Policy Section 1202: Enhanced and
informed approaches Specialized Supervision Requirements of
Youth in Juvenile Facilities and Policy Section
☒ ☐ ☐ 1203: Suicide Prevention Policy for Juvenile
Facilities to 1200-48, Suicide Attempt
Procedures
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(2) Procedures to instruct youth supervision staff how Policy Section 1203: Suicide Prevention
to respond to youth who exhibit suicidal behaviors. Policy for Juvenile Facilities
As part of the intake and admission process,
☒ ☐ ☐ facility staff call the youth’s parents to
determine any history of suicide ideation,
past hospitalizations, or other history of
mental illness, etc.
(f) Communication Policy Section 1203: Suicide
(1) The intake process shall include communication Prevention Policy for Juvenile Facilities
with the arresting officer and family guardians
regarding the youth’s past or present suicidal If any member of staff becomes aware of a
ideations, behaviors or attempts. ☒ ☐ ☐ youth’s desire to harm himself, they initiate
appropriate supervision practices to keep the
youth safe and communicate this information
with all partners to ensure safety.
(2) Procedures for clear and current information Policy Section 1203: Suicide Prevention
sharing about youth at risk for suicide with youth Policy for Juvenile Facilities
supervision, healthcare, and behavioral/mental
health staff. The Mental Health Recording Form is
☒ ☐ ☐ provided to staff by Mental Health. This form is
also known as the green form. The purpose is
to pass information to all staff in the most
efficient manner.
(g) Debriefing of Critical Incidents Related to Suicides or Policy Section 1203: Suicide Prevention
Attempts Policy for Juvenile Facilities
(1) Process for administrative review of the
☒ ☐ ☐
circumstances and responses proceeding, during
and after the critical incident.
Policy Section 1203: Suicide Prevention
Policy for Juvenile Facilities
(2) Process for a debriefing event with affected staff.
☒ ☐ ☐
There is a policy for conducting Critical Stress
Briefings are completed.
(3) Process for a debriefing event with affected youth. Policy Section 1203: Suicide Prevention
Policy for Juvenile Facilities
☒ ☐ ☐
There is a policy for conducting 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 ☒ ☐ ☐
No documentation is provided for this section.
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 Youth are not denied access to their full
youth or security of the facility. Any deprivation of ☒ ☐ ☐ program. Youth participate in the full program
programs, services or activities for youth at risk of if they choose to.
suicide shall be documented and approved by the facility
manager.
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1340 REPORTING OF LEGAL ACTIONS Policy Section 203: Duty Statements, RTSB
Management
Each facility shall submit to the Board a letter of
notification on each legal action, pertaining to conditions
☒ ☐ ☐ None known. Any legal action has been
of confinement, filed against persons or legal entities
requested to be sent directly to the Board’s
responsible for juvenile facility operation.
attention.
1341 DEATH AND SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY Policy Section 1919: Deaths at Camp
OF A YOUTH WHILE DETAINED Facilities
(1) Death of a Youth.
A memo was provided dated June 9 2025.
(a) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
There have been no incidents this cycle at
health administrator and the behavioral/mental
Dorothy Kirby Center
health director, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐
procedures in the event of the death of a youth while
The remainder marked yes for compliance
detained, which include notifications to necessary
with the policy.
parties, which may include the Juvenile Court, the
parent, guardian or person standing in loco parentis
and the youth’s attorney of record.
(b) The health administrator, in cooperation with the Policy Section 1919: Deaths at Camp
facility administrator, shall develop written policies Facilities
and procedures to assure there is a medical and
operational review of every in-custody death of a
youth. The review team shall include the facility
☒ ☐ ☐
administrator and/or facility manager, the health
administrator, the responsible physician and other
health care and supervision staff who are relevant to
the incident.
(c) The administrator of the facility shall provide to Policy Section 1919: Deaths at Camp
the Board a copy of the report submitted to the Facilities
Attorney General under Government Code Section
☒ ☐ ☐
12525. A copy of the report shall be submitted to the
Board within 10 calendar days after the death.
(d) Upon receipt of a report of the death of a youth Policy Section 1919: Deaths at Camp
from the administrator, the Board may within 30 Facilities
calendar days inspect and evaluate the juvenile
facility, jail, lockup or court holding facility pursuant to
☒ ☐ ☐
the provisions of this subchapter. Any inquiry made
by the Board shall be limited to the standards and
requirements set forth in these regulations.
(2) Serious Illness or Injury of Youth. Policy Section 1920: Serious Illness or Injury
(a) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the of a Youth While Detained
health administrator, shall develop written policies
and procedures for the notification to necessary A memo was provided dated June 9 2025.
parties, which may include the Juvenile Court, the There have been no incidents this cycle at
☒ ☐ ☐
parent, guardian or person standing in loco parentis Dorothy Kirby Center
and the youth’s attorney of record in the case of a
serious illness or injury of a youth. The remainder marked yes for compliance
with the policy.
1342 POPULATION ACCOUNTING Policy Section 203: Duty Statements, RTSB
8B
Management
Each juvenile facility shall submit required population
and profile survey reports to the Board within 10 working ☒ ☐ ☐
All population reports have been submitted on
days after the end of each reporting period, in a format
time.
to be provided by the Board.
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1343 JUVENILE FACILITY CAPACITY (EXCERPT) Policy Section 203: Duty Statements, RTSB
Management
When the number of youth detained in a living unit of a
juvenile facility exceeds its rated capacity for more than
☒ ☐ ☐ The facility has not operated over capacity this
fifteen (15) calendar days in a month, the facility
cycle.
administrator shall provide a crowding report to the
Board in a format provided by the Board.
1350 ADMITTANCE PROCEDURES Policy Section 502: Orientation Process
and Handbook
The facility administrator shall develop and implement
written policies and procedures for admittance of youth
16 packets were reviewed for compliance.
that emphasize respectful and humane engagement
Intake packets were from January-May 2025.
with youth, and reflect that the admission process may
☒ ☐ ☐
be traumatic to youth who may have already
All packets contained all required areas of
experienced trauma. Policies shall be trauma-informed,
regulation.
culturally relevant, and responsive to the language and
literacy needs of youth. In addition to the requirements
of Sections 1324 and 1430 of these regulations:
(a) the admittance process shall include: Policy Section 502: Orientation Process and
(1) Access to two free phone calls within one hour of Handbook
admittance in accordance with the provisions of
☒ ☐ ☐
Welfare and Institution Code Section 627; All documents reviewed, noted phone calls
were completed as required.
Policy Section 502: Orientation Process and
Handbook
(2) Offer of a shower;
☒ ☐ ☐
All youth were offered showers as required at
admission to the facility.
Policy Section 502: Orientation Process and
Handbook
(3) Documented secure storage of personal
Youths’ personals remain at the JH for pick up
belongings; ☒ ☐ ☐
by the parent. If the property is not picked up,
a letter is sent after release providing notice of
30 days to retrieve the property.
Policy Section 502: Orientation Process and
Handbook
(4) Offer of food upon arrival;
☒ ☐ ☐
All youth were offered food as required at
admission to the facility.
Policy Section 402: Assessment and
Classification
(5) Screening for physical and behavioral health and
All youth are medically and mentally
safety issues, intellectual or developmental
☒ ☐ ☐ screened and cleared for transfer to the camp
disabilities;
prior to arrival. Upon arrival, youth are again
screened by medical and mental health to
ensure they are safe to remain in the camp.
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Policy Section 402: Assessment and
Classification
Youth are also screened during the initial
(6) Screening for physical and developmental
assessment by the Camp Assessment Unit.
disabilities in accordance with Sections 1329, 1413,
☒ ☐ ☐ Youth are screened while in JH for physical
and 1430 of these regulations;
and developmental disabilities prior to camp
arrival. If any issues are noted once the youth
if transferred to the camp, an MDT will be
initiated to address and determine next steps.
(7) Contact with Regional Center for the Policy Section 502: Orientation Process and
Developmentally Disabled for youth that are Handbook
suspected of or identified as having a
☒ ☐ ☐
developmental disability, pursuant to Section 1413;
and,
Policy Section 403: Juvenile Supervision of
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender,
(8) Procedures consistent with Section 1352.5.
☒ ☐ ☐ Questioning, and Intersex Youth in
Institutional Settings
(b) juvenile hall administrators shall establish written N/A.
criteria for detention that considers the least restrictive
☒ ☐ ☐
environment.
(c) juvenile camps and post-dispositional programs in Policy Section 502: Orientation Process and
juvenile halls shall develop policies and procedures that Handbook
advise the youth of the estimated length of stay, inform
them of program guidelines and provide written ☒ ☐ ☐
screening criteria for inclusion and exclusion from the
program.
(d) juvenile halls shall develop policies and procedures N/A.
that advise any committed youth of the estimated length
☒ ☐ ☐
of his/her stay.
1350.5 SCREENING FOR THE RISK OF SEXUAL Policy Section 402: Assessment and
ABUSE Classification and 503: Screening for the Risk
of Sexual Abuse
The facility administrator shall develop and implement
written policies and procedures to reduce the risk of
☒ ☐ ☐ 16 packets were provided and reviewed. All
sexual abuse by or upon youth. The policy shall require
screenings were completed as required at
facility staff to assess each youth within 72 hours of
admission and were complete.
admission based on the following information:
(a) Prior sexual victimization or abusiveness;
(b) Gender nonconforming appearance or manner; or Policy Section 402: Assessment and
identification as lesbian, gay or bisexual, transgender, Classification, and 503: Screening for the
queer or intersex, and whether the youth may, therefore, ☒ ☐ ☐ Risk of Sexual Abuse
be vulnerable to sexual abuse;
Policy Section 402: Assessment and
(c) Current charges and offense history; Classification and 503: Screening for the Risk
☒ ☐ ☐
of Sexual Abuse
Policy Section 402: Assessment and
(d) Age; Classification and 503: Screening for the Risk
☒ ☐ ☐
of Sexual Abuse
Policy Section 402: Assessment and
(e) Level of emotional and cognitive development; Classification and 503: Screening for the Risk
☒ ☐ ☐
of Sexual Abuse
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Policy Section 402: Assessment and
(f) Physical size and stature; Classification and 503: Screening for the Risk
☒ ☐ ☐
of Sexual Abuse
Policy Section 402: Assessment and
(g) Mental illness or mental disabilities; Classification and 503: Screening for the Risk
☒ ☐ ☐
of Sexual Abuse
Policy Section 402: Assessment and
(h) Intellectual or developmental disabilities; Classification and 503: Screening for the Risk
☒ ☐ ☐
of Sexual Abuse
Policy Section 402: Assessment and
(i) Physical disabilities; Classification and 503: Screening for the Risk
☒ ☐ ☐
of Sexual Abuse
Policy Section 402: Assessment and
(j) The youth’s perception of vulnerability; and, Classification and 503: Screening for the Risk
☒ ☐ ☐
of Sexual Abuse
(k) Any other specific information about the individual Policy Section 402: Assessment and
youth that may indicate heightened needs for Classification and 503: Screening for the Risk
supervision, additional safety precautions, or separation ☒ ☐ ☐ of Sexual Abuse
from certain other youth.
Staff shall ascertain this information through Policy Section 503: Screening for the Risk of
conversations with the youth during the admittance Sexual Abuse
process, medical and behavioral health screenings;
during classification assessments; and by reviewing ☒ ☐ ☐
court records, case files, facility behavioral records, and
other relevant documentation from the youth’s files.
The facility administrator shall implement appropriate Policy Section 503: Screening for the Risk of
controls on the dissemination of information within the Sexual Abuse
facility relative to responses received pursuant to this
assessment in order to ensure that sensitive information ☒ ☐ ☐ PREA hard copy documentation is filed in a
is not exploited to the youth’s detriment by staff or other locked storage cabinet and or password-
youth. protected electronically.
1351 RELEASE PROCEDURES Policy Section 809: Release Procedures
The facility administrator shall develop and implement
19 release packets provide for review. All
written policies and procedures for release of youth from ☒ ☐ ☐
required regulatory requirements were found
custody which provide for:
to be met.
(a) verification of identity/release papers; Policy Section 809: Release Procedures
☒ ☐ ☐
Policy Section 809: Release Procedures
Parents pick up their child’s property from Los
Padrinos Juvenile Hall. Personal property is
not brought to the camp.
Youth sign off that they have received all
personal property they have acquired while at
(b) return of personal clothing and valuables; the camp. Parents are provided with a letter
☒ ☐ ☐
upon their child’s release, noting they have 30
days to pick up any property that may remain
at Los Padrinos that has yet to be retrieved.
Los Padrinos Property Unit is open weekdays
from 8 am-5 pm. Technical assistance was
again provided to provide more access for
parents to retrieve property.
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(c) notification to the youth's parents or guardian; Policy Section 809: Release Procedures
☒ ☐ ☐
(d) notification to the facility health care provider in Policy Section 809: Release Procedures
accordance with Sections 1408 and 1437 of these
☒ ☐ ☐
regulations, for coordination with outside agencies; and,
(e) notification of school staff; Policy Section 809: Release Procedures
☒ ☐ ☐
(f) notification of facility mental health personnel. Policy Section 809: Release Procedures
☒ ☐ ☐
The facility administrator shall develop and implement Policy Section 809: Release Procedures
policies and procedures for post-disposition youth to
coordinate the provision of transitional and reentry Each youth participates in several
services including, but not limited to, medical and multidisciplinary team meetings during their
behavioral health, education, probation supervision and camp stay, their last being a Transitional Multi-
community-based services. Disciplinary Team meeting prior to their
☒ ☐ ☐
estimated release date. Transition plans and
all referrals are discussed, agreed upon, and
made as appropriate prior to the youth’s
release, and information is provided to the
youth and the parent for future reference.
The facility administrator shall develop and implement Policy Section 1802: Private Appointments
written policies and procedures for the furlough of youth
from custody. There are no formal furloughs from the camp
☐ ☐ ☒
at this time other than court-sanctioned
events.
1352 CLASSIFICATION Policy Section 402: Assessment and
Classification Policy
The facility administrator shall develop and implement
written policies and procedures on classification of youth
☒ ☐ ☐ All 19 intake packets were provided and
for the purpose of determining housing placement in the
reviewed included classification
facility.
documentation.
Such procedures shall:
(a) provide for the safety of the youth, other youth, facility Policy Section 402: Assessment and
staff, and the public by placing youth in the appropriate, Classification Policy
least restrictive housing and program settings. Housing
assignments shall consider the need for single, double Initial classifications are completed by camp
☒ ☐ ☐
or dormitory assignment or location within the dormitory; headquarters staff who decide on which camp
a youth will attend based on a variety of
classification factors.
(b) consider facility populations and physical design of Policy Section 402: Assessment and
the facility; ☒ ☐ ☐ Classification Policy
(c) provide that a youth shall be classified upon Policy Section 402: Assessment and
admittance to the facility; classification factors shall Classification Policy
include, but not be limited to: age, maturity,
sophistication, emotional stability, program needs, legal Youth are further classified by the facility
status, public safety considerations, medical/mental admission staff, supervisors, and other partner
health considerations, gender and gender identity of the staff who review the youth’s file, needs,
☒ ☐ ☐
youth; strengths, and any special codes and place
the youth into the appropriate cottage that will
meet their specific needs. Youth are
periodically reclassified and moved to different
cottages as necessary.
(d) provide for periodic classification reviews, including Policy Section 402: Assessment and
provisions that consider the level of supervision and the Classification Policy
youth's behavior while in custody; and,
☒ ☐ ☐ Periodic classifications occur as part of the
weekly periodic review and are documented in
case notes.
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(e) provide that facility staff shall not separate youth from Policy Section 402: Assessment and
the general population or assign youth to a single Classification Policy
occupancy room based solely on the youth's actual or
perceived race, ethnic group identification, ancestry,
national origin, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation,
gender identity, gender expression, mental or physical ☒ ☐ ☐
disability, or HIV status. This section does not prohibit
staff from placing youth in a single occupancy room at
the youth's specific request or in accordance with Title
15 regulations regarding separation.
(f) facility staff shall not consider lesbian, gay, bisexual, Policy Section 402: Assessment and
transgender, questioning or intersex identification or Classification Policy
status as an indicator of likelihood of being sexually ☒ ☐ ☐
abusive.
1352.5 TRANSGENDER AND INTERSEX YOUTH. Policy Section 403: Juvenile Supervision of
3B
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender,
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
Questioning, and Intersex Youth in
and procedures ensuring respectful and equitable
Institutional Settings
treatment of transgender and intersex youth.
The policies shall provide that:
The Department has had a policy and
☒ ☐ ☐ procedure regarding transgender youth and
ensuring respectful treatment of all youth.
There has been no transgender youth
assigned to the camp this cycle. All sections
are marked yes for policy compliance.
(a) Facility staff shall respect every youth’s gender Policy Section 403: Juvenile Supervision of
identity and shall refer to the youth by the youth’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender,
preferred name and gender pronoun, regardless of the Questioning, and Intersex Youth in
youth’s legal name. Facilities may prohibit the use of Institutional Settings
gang or slang names or names that otherwise ☒ ☐ ☐
compromise facility operations as determined by the
facility manager or designee, and shall document any
decision made on this basis.
(b) Facility staff shall permit youth to dress and present Policy Section 403: Juvenile Supervision of
themselves in a manner consistent with their gender Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender,
identity and shall provide youth with the institution’s Questioning, and Intersex Youth in
☒ ☐ ☐
clothing and undergarments consistent with their gender Institutional Settings
identity.
(c) Facility staff shall house youth in the unit or room that Policy Section 403: Juvenile Supervision of
best meets their individual needs and promotes their Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender,
safety and well-being. Staff may not automatically house Questioning, and Intersex Youth in
youth according to their external anatomy and shall Institutional Settings
document the reasons for any decision to house youth
☒ ☐ ☐
in a unit that does not match their gender identity. In
making a housing decision, staff shall consider the
youth’s preferences, as well as any recommendations
from the youth’s health or behavioral health provider.
(d) Facility administrators shall ensure that transgender Policy Section 403: Juvenile Supervision of
and intersex youth have access to medical and Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender,
behavioral health providers qualified to provide care and ☒ ☐ ☐ Questioning, and Intersex Youth in
treatment to transgender and intersex youth. Institutional Settings
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(e) Consistent with the facility’s reasonable and Policy Section 403: Juvenile Supervision of
necessary security considerations and physical plant, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender,
facility staff shall make every effort to ensure the safety Questioning, and Intersex Youth in
and privacy of transgender and intersex youth when the ☒ ☐ ☐ Institutional Settings
youth are using the bathroom or shower, or dressing or
undressing.
Facility staff shall not conduct physical searches of any Policy Section 403: Juvenile Supervision of
youth for the purpose of determining the youth’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender,
anatomical sex. Whenever feasible, the facility shall Questioning, and Intersex Youth in
☒ ☐ ☐
respect the youth’s preference regarding the gender of Institutional Settings
the staff member who conducts any search of the youth.
1353 ORIENTATION Policy Section 502: Orientation Process and
Handbook
The facility administrator shall develop and implement
written policies and procedures to orient a youth prior to
All orientations were completed as required.
placement in a living area. Both written and verbal
We found all packets to be consistent and
information shall be provided and supplemented with
were completed on time.
video orientation if feasible. Provision shall be made to
provide accessible orientation information to all detained
All youth stated that when interviewed, they
youth including those with disabilities, limited literacy, or ☒ ☐ ☐
were provided with their orientation upon
English language learners.
arrival and were also provided with the
Orientation shall include information that addresses:
orientation handbook. They also stated that
staff explained the rules and requirements to
them as part of the process. Youth are also
being notified of the difference between an
emergency and routing grievance.
(a) facility rules including contraband and searches and Policy Section 502: Orientation Process and
disciplinary procedures; ☒ ☐ ☐ Handbook
(b) facility’s system of positive behavior interventions Policy Section 502: Orientation Process and
and supports, including behavior expectations, Handbook
incentives that youth will receive for complying with
☒ ☐ ☐
facility rules, and consequences that may result when
youth violate the rules of the facility;
(c) age appropriate information that explains the facility’s Policy Section 502: Orientation Process and
policy prohibiting sexual abuse and sexual harassment Handbook
and how to report incidents or suspicions of sexual ☒ ☐ ☐
abuse or sexual harassment;
(d) identification of key staff and their roles; Policy Section 502: Orientation Process and
☒ ☐ ☐ Handbook
(e) the existence of the grievance procedure, the steps Policy Section 502: Orientation Process and
that must be taken to use it, the youth’s right to be free Handbook
of retaliation for reporting a grievance, and the name of ☒ ☐ ☐
the person or position designated to resolve the issue;
(f) access to legal services and information on the court Policy Section 502: Orientation Process and
process; ☒ ☐ ☐ Handbook
(g) access to routine and emergency health and mental Policy Section 502: Orientation Process and
health care; ☒ ☐ ☐ Handbook
(h) access to education, religious services, and Policy Section 502: Orientation Process and
recreational activities; ☒ ☐ ☐ Handbook
Policy Section 502: Orientation Process and
(i) housing assignments;
☒ ☐ ☐ Handbook
(j) opportunity for personal hygiene and daily showers Policy Section 502: Orientation Process and
including the availability of personal care items ☒ ☐ ☐ Handbook
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(k) rules and access to correspondence, visits and Policy Section 502: Orientation Process and
telephone use; ☒ ☐ ☐ Handbook
(l) availability of reading materials, programming, and Policy Section 502: Orientation Process and
other activities; ☒ ☐ ☐ Handbook
(m) facility policies on the use of force, use of restraints, Policy Section 502: Orientation Process and
chemical agents and room confinement; Handbook
☒ ☐ ☐
Chemical agents are not used in the facility.
Policy Section 502: Orientation Process and
(n) immigration legal services;
☒ ☐ ☐ Handbook
Policy Section 502: Orientation Process
(o) emergencies including evacuation procedures;
☒ ☐ ☐ Handbook
(p) non-discrimination policy and the right to be free from Policy Section 502: Orientation Process
physical, verbal or sexual abuse and harassment by Handbook
☒ ☐ ☐
other youth and staff;
(q) availability of services and programs in a language Policy Section 502: Orientation Process
other than English if appropriate; ☒ ☐ ☐ Handbook
(r) the process for requesting different housing, Policy Section 502: Orientation Process
education, programming and work assignments; ☒ ☐ ☐ Handbook
(s) a process for which parents/guardians receive Policy Section 502: Orientation Process
information regarding the youth’s stay in the facility that Handbook
at a minimum includes answers to frequently asked
questions and provides contact information for the A parent handbook is posted on the agency’s
facility, medical, school and mental health; and, Website and is available in both English and
☒ ☐ ☐
Spanish. The handbook is comprehensive
and covers regulatory requirements and
additional information that parents would be
interested in knowing.
(t) a process by which youth may request access to Title Policy Section 502: Orientation Process
15 Minimum Standards for Juvenile Facilities. Handbook
☒ ☐ ☐
A copy of Title 15 is available in all the
cottages upon request.
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1354 SEPARATION 514: Separation and Policy Section 1400:
The Healing Opportunities and Positive
The facility administrator shall develop and implement
Engagement (HOPE) Center
written policies and procedures that address:
Separation at Dorothy Kirby Center occurs in
the HOPE Center. There is a HOPE Center for
male youth and female youth. The HOPE
Center is a specialized cottage space
designed to provide a temporary, more
structured environment for youth who require
it and de-escalation and stabilization for youth
with behavioral or mental health issues. Youth
are provided with an opportunity to either “cool
down" or, if necessary, single locked rooms are
available for those young people who are in
immediate need of a locked space for
☒ ☐ ☐ stabilization, for the protection of other youth
or staff. The unit can also be used as
necessary for medical isolation or for any other
type of separation, such as a young person
who is placed there for temporary housing on
a Specialized Supervision Plan.
All youth placed on specialized supervision
programs in the HOPE Center were placed in
coordination with the outcome of a multi-
disciplinary team meeting.
Documentation was provided, noting that all
youth had access to required programs,
recreation, and exercise. All appropriate
documentation was found to be completed.
(a) separation of youth for reasons that include, but are Policy Sections 514: Separation and Policy
not be limited to, medical and mental health conditions, Section 1400: The Healing Opportunities and
assaultive behavior, disciplinary consequences and ☒ ☐ ☐ Positive Engagement (HOPE) Center
protective custody.
(b) consideration of positive youth development and Policy Sections 514: Separation and Policy
trauma-informed care. Section 1400: The Healing Opportunities and
☒ ☐ ☐
Positive Engagement (HOPE) Center
(c) separated youth shall not be denied normal privileges Policy Sections 514: Separation and Policy
available at the facility, except when necessary to Section 1400: The Healing Opportunities and
accomplish the objective of separation. Positive Engagement (HOPE) Center
All youth were found to receive a full program
while assigned to the HOPE Center. We did
note that youth assigned to the HOPE Center
received packets for schoolwork. This was
☒ ☐ ☐
discussed with the principal, and something
that we will continue to review during future
site visits. It was not clear if the youth had
instructions with their packets or the packets
alone. The practice of providing a para
educator or developing some form of
instruction to the full group will need to occur.
(d) when the objective of the separation is discipline, Policy Sections 514: Separation and Policy
Title 15 Section 1390 shall apply. Section 1400: The Healing Opportunities and
☒ ☐ ☐
Positive Engagement (HOPE) Center
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(e) when separation results in room confinement, the Policy Sections 514: Separation and Policy
separation shall occur in accordance with Welfare and Section 1400: The Healing Opportunities and
Institutions Code Section 208.3 and Section 1354.5 of ☒ ☐ ☐ Positive Engagement (HOPE) Center
these regulations.
(f) policies and procedures shall ensure a daily review of Policy Sections 514: Separation and Policy
separated youth to determine if separation remains Section 1400: The Healing Opportunities and
necessary. Positive Engagement (HOPE) Center
☒ ☐ ☐
HOPE Center audit forms are completed
daily by supervisors and sent to facility
administrators and to camp headquarters.
1354.5 ROOM CONFINEMENT Policy Section 515: Room Confinement and
4B
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 shall be
accomplished in accordance with the following
guidelines:
(1) Room confinement shall not be used before other, Policy Section 515: Room Confinement and
less restrictive, options have been attempted and Policy Section 1400: The Healing
exhausted, unless attempting those options poses a Opportunities and Positive Engagement
threat to the safety or security of any youth or staff. (HOPE) Center
Five incidents of room confinement were
provided for review. All were deemed
appropriate for confinement. Technical
Assistance (TA) was provided for suggestions
for documentation enhancements when
documentation for youth who exhaust all
efforts to gain compliance.
It was noted that the facility utilizes cooldowns
as a primary measure to de-escalate youth if
☒ ☐ ☐ counseling is ineffective. Only if a youth
cannot be safely maintained are they placed in
room confinement. The staff have done a
good job at working to eliminate unnecessary
room confinements.
When interviewed and asked specifically
regarding the use of room confinement vs.
cooldowns, staff confirmed that focused
efforts are being made to safety of youth
through removing them from negative
situations to the facility HOPE Center,
counseling, and providing ample opportunity
for a cool down. This has decreased room
confinement overall.
(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
(3) Room confinement shall not be used to the extent Policy Section 515: Room Confinement and
that it compromises the mental and physical health of Policy Section 1400: The Healing
the youth. ☒ ☐ ☐ Opportunities and Positive Engagement
(HOPE) Center
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(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:
☒ ☐ ☐ Of the five instances, all but one were
confined for two hours or less. Supervisors
conduct an assessment to remove the youth
as soon as possible.
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.
☒ ☐ ☐
All youth received consultation with a mental
health clinician.
(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
(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, No youth was held in confinement beyond
and when he or she is eventually released from four hours.
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 515: Room Confinement and
single-person rooms or cells for the housing of youth Policy Section 1400: The Healing
in juvenile facilities and does not apply to normal ☒ ☐ ☐ Opportunities and Positive Engagement
sleeping hours. (HOPE) Center
(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
(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
(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
shall apply for the shortest amount of time needed to
address this imminent and substantial risk of harm.
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(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
the youth is not required to be in an infirmary for an
☒ ☐ ☐
illness. Additionally, this section does not apply when
a youth is placed in a locked cell or sleeping room for
required extended care after medical treatment with
the written approval of a licensed physician or nurse
practitioner, when the youth is not required to be in
an infirmary for illness.
1355 INSTITUTIONAL ASSESSMENT AND PLAN Policy Sections 302 Camp Assessment Unit,
Policy Section 402: Assessment and
The facility administrator shall develop and implement
Classification and Policy Section 703: The
written policies and procedures for assessment and
MDT Process
case planning.
☒ ☐ ☐
Fourteen youth files were reviewed for
regulatory compliance, including
assessment, case plan, periodic review, and
transition plan.
(a) Assessment: Policy Sections 302 Camp Assessment Unit,
The assessment is based on information collected Policy Section 402: Assessment and
during the admission process with periodic review, which Classification and Policy Section 703: The
includes the youth's risk factors, needs and strengths MDT Process
including, but not limited to, identification of substance
abuse history, educational, vocational, counseling, An initial assessment is completed face-to-
behavioral health, consideration of known history of face with the youth upon disposition by the
trauma, and family strengths and needs. court by a Camp headquarters officer prior to
the youth’s actual entry into the facility as part
of their admission process. This assessment
☒ ☐ ☐
is conducted in order for the bureau to make
a determination on which camp will best meet
the youth's needs.
Additional assessments are completed upon
the youths' entering the camp. All information
is used in the development of the Institutional
Case Plan during the Multi-Disciplinary Team
(MDT) process.
(b) Institutional Case Plan: Policy Section 703: The MDT Process
(1) A case plan shall be developed for each youth
held for at least 30 days or more and created within Every youth entering camp has a multi-
40 days of admission. disciplinary team meeting within 10 days of
entry. The process is comprehensive and
☒ ☐ ☐
inclusive of all facility partners, the youth, and
their families. Case plans are discussed and
implemented. All files reviewed had timely
MDT’S
(2) The institutional plan shall include, but not be Policy Section 705: Ongoing Case
limited to, written documentation that provides: Management Activities
(A) objectives and time frame for the resolution of
problems identified in the assessment; This information is noted in the MDT Plan.
☒ ☐ ☐
Some objectives are court-ordered, and
others are based on the individual youth’s
specific needs.
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(B) a plan for meeting the objectives that includes Policy Section 705: Ongoing Case
a description of program resources needed and Management Activities
individuals responsible for assuring that the plan ☒ ☐ ☐
is implemented; This information is noted in the MDT.
(3) periodic evaluation of progress towards meeting Policy Section 705: Ongoing Case
the objectives, including periodic review and Management Activities
discussion of the plan with the youth;
Each youth is assigned to a specific staff
member who completes their casework
duties. Treatment and Counselors (T&C’s)
meet with their youth weekly face-to-face to
discuss their camp program and their
progress.
Weekly case notes are completed by the
assigned officer or backup officer in their
absence, documenting the information per
☒ ☐ ☐
regulations and other information required by
policy. TA provided that several files' case
notes appeared to be untimely. After further
review and conversation, it was determined
that while officers were meeting with their
youth on the appropriate assigned date per
their required timelines, they were not
documenting their notes in a timely.
All regulatory areas were addressed, and TA
was provided to the Supervisor for follow-up
and action in this area.
(4) a transition plan, the contents of which shall be Policy Section 706: Case Plan Activities Pre-
subject to existing resources, shall be developed for Release
post dispositional youth in accordance with Section
1351; and, Transitional MDTs are completed for each
youth prior to release that provides their plan
☒ ☐ ☐ for release. These plans are also conducted
with input and participation of all partners, the
youth probation officer, the youth, and their
families.
(5) in as much as possible and if appropriate, the Policy Section 705: Ongoing Case
plan, including the transition plan, shall be developed Management Activities
with input from the family, supportive adults, youth,
and Regional Center for the Developmentally We noted that parents and guardians are
Disabled. always invited and included with the youth in
the transition planning when they are being
☒ ☐ ☐ released to them or when being released to
other family members.
Facility staff have reported if there are other
supportive adults, they will be invited to
participate.
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1356 COUNSELING AND CASEWORK SERVICES Policy Section 705: Ongoing Case
Management Activities
The facility administrator shall develop and implement
written policies and procedures ensuring the availability
Dorothy Kirby Center fosters a positive,
of appropriate counseling and casework services for all
☒ ☐ ☐ collaborative environment for both the youth
youth. Policies and procedures shall ensure:
and the staff. All staff members are readily
(a) youth will receive assistance with needs or concerns
available to assist the youth with all their
that may arise;
needs as requested.
(b) youth will receive assistance in requesting contact Policy Section 705: Ongoing Case
with parents, other supportive adults, attorney, clergy, Management Activities
☒ ☐ ☐
probation officer, or other public official; and,
(c) youth will be provided access to available resources Policy Section 705: Ongoing Case
to meet the youth’s needs. ☒ ☐ ☐ Management Activities
1357 USE OF FORCE Policy Section 1701: Introduction-Physical
Interventions
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop and implement
10 total use-of-force incidents were provided
written policies and procedures for the use of force,
for our review for April 2025.
which may include chemical agents. Force shall never ☒ ☐ ☐
be applied as punishment, discipline, retaliation or
treatment.
(a) At a minimum, each facility shall develop policies and
procedures which:
(1) restricts the use of force to that which is deemed Policy Section 1701: Introduction-Physical
reasonable and necessary, as defined in Section 1302 Interventions
to ensure the safety and security of youth, staff, others ☒ ☐ ☐
and the facility.
(2) outline the force options available to staff including Policy Section 1704: Prevention and De-
both physical and non-physical options and define Escalation and Policy Section 1705: Physical
when those force options are appropriate. Interventions
Non-Physical efforts and techniques include
conflict resolution, disengagement, and
extended arm assist, to discourage, decrease,
or intervene in threatening, disruptive, or
violent behavior.
☒ ☐ ☐
Physical Interventions: De-escalation efforts
are required prior to force. Force options
include but are not limited to:
• Physical Control Holds
• Take-downs
• Restraint Devices
(3) describe force options or techniques that are Policy Section 1705: Physical Interventions
expressly prohibited by the facility. ☒ ☐ ☐
(4) describe the requirements of staff to report any Policy Section 1705: Physical Interventions
inappropriate use of force, and to take affirmative
☒ ☐ ☐
action to immediately stop it.
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(5) define a standardized reporting format that Policy Sections 1705: Physical Interventions,
includes time period and procedure for documenting Section 1707: Post Incident Physical
and reporting the use of force, including reporting Intervention and Section 1708: Quality
requirements of management and line staff and Assurance
procedures for reviewing and tracking use of force
incidents by supervisory and or management staff, Debriefs by supervisors were all completed as
☒ ☐ ☐
which include procedures for debriefing a particular required.
incident with staff and/or youth for the purposes of
training as well as mitigating the effects of trauma that All supervisory and management oversight of
may have been experienced by staff and /or the youth reports appears to be in place, according to
involved. conversations held with facility managers.
(6) Include an administrative review and a system for Policy Section 1708: Quality Assurance
investigating unreasonable use of force.
☒ ☐ ☐ Administrative oversight also appears to be in
place.
(7) define the role, notification, and follow-up Policy Section 1707 Post Incident Physical
procedures required after use of force incidents for Intervention and Policy Section 1709:
medical, mental health staff and parents or legal Notifications
guardians.
Mental health referrals are submitted and
☒ ☐ ☐
completed for all youth involved in the
incidents reviewed. All parents were contacted
as required. All youth were seen by medical
staff as required.
(8) describe the limitations of use of force on pregnant Policy Section 1703: Objectively Reasonable
youth in accordance with Penal Code Section 6030(f) Determinations and Policy Section 1705:
and Welfare and Institutions Code Section 222. Physical Interventions
☒ ☐ ☐
(b) Facilities that authorize chemical agents as a force Policy Section 1705: Physical Interventions
option shall include policies and procedures that:
(1) identify who is approved to carry and/or utilize OC spray is not used in the facility. All
chemical agents in the facility and the type, size and ☒ ☐ ☐ subsequent boxes are marked N/A.
the approved method of deployment for those
chemical agents.
(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.
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(5) provide for the documentation of each incident of N/A.
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 Requirements
require that agencies provide initial and regular training
in use of force and chemical agents when appropriate All available staff completed training or were
that address: ☒ ☐ ☐ scheduled for training in July 2025 by the end
(1) known medical and behavioral health conditions of the fiscal year.
that would contraindicate certain types of force;
(2) acceptable chemical agents and the methods of OC spray is not used in the camps.
application. ☐ ☐ ☒
(3) signs or symptoms that should result in immediate Policy Section 1702: Training Requirements
referral to medical or behavioral health. ☒ ☐ ☐
(4) instruction on the Constitutional Limitations of Use Policy Section 1702: Training Requirements
of Force. ☒ ☐ ☐
(5) physical training force options that may require Policy Section 1702: Training Requirements
the use of perishable skills. ☒ ☐ ☐
(6) timelines the facility uses to define regular Policy Section 1702: Training Requirements
training.
☒ ☐ ☐ The agency requires initial training and annual
training.
1358 USE OF PHYSICAL RESTRAINTS Policy Section 1706: Restraints
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
There have been two incidents requiring
responsible physician and mental health director, shall
physical restraints during the cycle: both in
develop and implement written policies and procedures
☒ ☐ ☐ April 2025 and involving the same youth.
for the use of restraint devices. Restraint devices include
any devices which immobilize a youth's extremities
All areas of regulation were appropriately
and/or prevent the youth from being ambulatory.
addressed and documented.
Physical restraints may be used only for those youth who Policy Section 1706: Restraints
present an immediate danger to themselves or others,
who exhibit behavior which results in the destruction of
property, or reveals the intent to cause self-inflicted
☒ ☐ ☐
physical harm. Physical restraints should be utilized only
when it appears less restrictive alternatives would be
ineffective in controlling the youth’s behavior.
In no case shall restraints be used as punishment or Policy Section 1706: Restraints
discipline, or as a substitute for treatment. The use of
restraint devices that attach a youth to a wall, floor or other
fixture, including a restraint chair, or through affixing of
hands and feet together behind the back (hogtying) is ☒ ☐ ☐
prohibited. The use of restraints on pregnant youth is
limited in accordance with Penal Code Section 6030(f)
and Welfare and Institutions Code Section 222.
The provisions of this section do not apply to the use of Policy Section 1706: Restraints
handcuffs, shackles or other restraint devices when used
to restrain youth for movement or transportation within the
facility. Movement within the facility shall be governed by ☒ ☐ ☐
Section 1358.5, Use of Restraint Devices for Movement
Within the Facility.
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Youth shall be placed in restraints only with the approval Policy Section 1706: Restraints
of the facility manager or designee. The facility manager
may delegate authority to place a youth in restraints to a
physician. Reasons for continued retention in restraints ☒ ☐ ☐
shall be reviewed and documented at a minimum of every
hour.
A medical opinion on the safety of placement and Policy Section 1706: Restraints
retention shall be secured as soon as possible, but no
later than two hours from the time of placement. The
☒ ☐ ☐
youth shall be medically cleared for continued retention at
least every three hours thereafter.
A mental health consultation shall be secured as soon as Policy Section 1706: Restraints
possible, but in no case longer than four hours from the
time of placement, to assess the need for mental health ☒ ☐ ☐
treatment.
Continuous direct visual supervision shall be conducted Policy Section 1706: Restraints
to ensure that the restraints are properly employed, and
to ensure the safety and well-being of the youth.
Observations of the youth's behavior and any staff ☒ ☐ ☐
interventions shall be documented at least every 15
minutes, with actual time of the documentation recorded.
In addition to the requirements above, policies and Policy Section 1706: Restraints
procedures shall address:
(a) documentation of the circumstances leading to an ☒ ☐ ☐
application of restraints.
(b) known medical conditions that would contraindicate Policy Section 1706: Restraints
certain restraint devices and/or techniques. ☒ ☐ ☐
(c) acceptable restraint devices. Policy Section 1706: Restraints
☒ ☐ ☐
(d) signs or symptoms which should result in immediate Policy Section 1706: Restraints
medical/mental health referral. ☒ ☐ ☐
(e) availability of cardiopulmonary resuscitation Policy Section 1706: Restraints
equipment. ☒ ☐ ☐
(f) protective housing of restrained youth. While in Policy Section 1706: Restraints
restraint devices, all youth shall be housed alone or in a
specified housing area for restrained youth which makes ☒ ☐ ☐
provision to protect the youth from abuse.
(g) provision for hydration and sanitation needs. Policy Section 1706: Restraints
☒ ☐ ☐
(h) exercising of extremities. Policy Section 1706: Restraints
☒ ☐ ☐
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1358.5 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES FOR Policy Section 1814: The Use of Mechanical
5B
MOVEMENT AND TRANSPORTATION WITHIN Restraints for Movement and Transport
THE FACILITY. Within the Facility
The Facility Administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician and behavioral/mental health
director, shall develop and implement written policies
☒ ☐ ☐
and procedures for the use of restraint devices when the
purpose is for movement or transportation within the
facility that shall include the following:
(a) identification of acceptable restraint devices, staff
approved to utilize restraint devices and the required
training.
(b) the circumstances leading to the application of Policy Section 1814: The Use of Mechanical
restraints must be documented. Restraints for Movement and Transport
Within the Facility
☒ ☐ ☐
The circumstances that led to the use of
restraints were documented appropriately.
(c) an individual assessment of the need to apply Policy Section 1814: The Use of Mechanical
restraints for movement or transportation that includes Restraints for Movement and Transport
consideration of less restrictive alternatives, Within the Facility
consideration of a youth’s known medical or mental
health conditions, trauma informed approaches, and a 11 use of force incidents were reviewed, only
☒ ☐ ☐
process for documentation and supervisor review and 4 of the 11 involved the use of handcuffs.
approval. Assessments were completed for each use of
restraint for movement/transport within the
facility.
(d) consideration of safety and security of the facility, Policy Section 1814: The Use of Mechanical
with a clearly defined expectation that restraint devices Restraints for Movement and Transport
shall not be used for the purposes of discipline or ☒ ☐ ☐ Within the Facility
retaliation.
(e) the use of restraints on pregnant youth is limited in Policy Section 1814: The Use of Mechanical
accordance with Penal Code Section 6030(f) and Restraints for Movement and Transport
Welfare and Institutions Code Section 222. Within the Facility
☒ ☐ ☐
1359 SAFETY ROOM PROCEDURES Dorothy Kirby Center does not have a safety
room.
(a) The facility administrator, and where applicable, in
cooperation with the responsible physician, shall
The remainder of this section is marked N/A.
develop and implement written policies and procedures
governing the use of safety rooms, as described in Title
24, Part 2, Section 1230.1.13. The room shall be used
to hold only those youth who present an immediate ☐ ☐ ☒
danger to themselves or others, who exhibit behavior
which results in the destruction of property, or reveals
the intent to cause self-inflicted physical harm. A safety
room shall not be used for punishment or discipline, or
as a substitute for treatment.
Policies and procedures shall:
(1) include provisions for administration of necessary N/A.
nutrition and fluids, access to a toilet, and suitable
☐ ☐ ☒
clothing to provide for privacy;
(2) provide for approval of the facility manager, or N/A.
designee, before a youth is placed into a safety room; ☐ ☐ ☒
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(3) provide for continuous direct visual supervision N/A.
and documentation of the youth's behavior and any
staff interventions every 15 minutes, with actual time ☐ ☐ ☒
recorded;
(4) provide that the youth shall be evaluated by the N/A.
facility manager, or designee, every four hours; ☐ ☐ ☒
(5) provide for immediate medical assessment, N/A.
where appropriate, or an assessment at the next
☐ ☐ ☒
daily sick call; and,
(6) provide a process for documenting the reason for N/A.
placement, including attempts to use less restrictive
means of control, and decisions to continue and end ☐ ☐ ☒
placement.
(b) The placement of a youth in the safety room shall be N/A.
accomplished in accordance with the following:
(1) safety room shall not be used before other less
restrictive options have been attempted and ☐ ☐ ☒
exhausted, unless attempting those options poses a
threat to the safety or security of any youth or staff.
(2) safety room shall not be used for the purposes of N/A.
punishment, coercion, convenience, or retaliation by
☐ ☐ ☒
staff.
(3) safety room shall not be used to the extent that it N/A.
compromises the mental and physical health of the
☐ ☐ ☒
youth.
(c) A youth may be held up to four hours in the safety N/A.
room. After the youth has been held in the safety room
for a period of four hours, staff shall do one or more of ☐ ☐ ☒
the following:
(1) return the youth to general population. N/A.
☐ ☐ ☒
(2) consult with mental health or medical staff, N/A.
☐ ☐ ☒
(3) develop an individualized plan that includes the N/A.
goals and objectives to be met in order to reintegrate
☐ ☐ ☒
the youth to general population.
(d) If confinement in the safety room must be extended N/A.
beyond four hours, staff shall develop an individualized
plan that includes the requirements of Section 1354.5
☐ ☐ ☒
and the goals and objectives to be met in order to
integrate the youth to general population.
1360 SEARCHES Policy Section 1316: Searches in Detention
Facilities and 1317: Body Searches (Pat-
The facility administrator shall develop and implement
Down, Strip, and Body Cavity Searches)
written policies and procedures governing the search of
youth, the facility, and visitors.
Search records were provided for April 2025.
Policies and procedures shall provide that:
These records included Dorm/HOPE Records,
☒ ☐ ☐
Perimeter searches, K9, and Strip Searches.
No major contraband was found; however, it
was noted that K9 searches produced positive
results on some visitors.
(a) Searches shall be conducted to ensure the safety Policy Section 1316: Searches in Detention
and security of the facility, public, visitors, youth, and Facilities
☒ ☐ ☐
staff.
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(b) Searches shall be conducted in a manner that Policy Section 1316: Searches in Detention
preserves the privacy and dignity of the person being Facilities
searched and shall not be conducted for harassment or ☒ ☐ ☐
as a form of discipline or punishment.
(c) Strip searches and visual or physical body cavity Policy Section 1317: Body Searches (Pat-
searches shall comply with Penal Code Section 4030. ☒ ☐ ☐ Down, Strip, and Body Cavity Searches)
(d) Physical body cavity searches shall only be Policy Section 1317: Body Searches (Pat-
conducted by a medical professional. ☒ ☐ ☐ Down, Strip, and Body Cavity Searches)
(e) Any youth held after a detention hearing shall only be Policy Section 1317: Body Searches (Pat-
strip searched with prior approval of a supervisor when Down, Strip, and Body Cavity Searches)
there is reasonable suspicion based on specific and
articulable facts to believe that youth is concealing ☒ ☐ ☐
contraband. The reasonable suspicion shall be
documented.
(f) Searches of transgender and intersex youth shall Policy Section 1303: Juvenile Supervision of
comply with Section 1352.5. Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender,
☒ ☐ ☐ Questioning, and Intersex Youth in an
Institutional Setting
(g) Cross-gender pat-down searches and strip searches Policy Section 1317: Body Searches (Pat-
are prohibited except in exigent circumstances or when Down, Strip, and Body Cavity Searches)
conducted by a medical professional. Such searches ☒ ☐ ☐
must be justified and documented in writing.
1361 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE Policy Section 508: Grievance Procedures
TDO Dated July 7, 2024- Discontinuing
The facility administrator shall develop and implement
Electronic Grievances
written policies and procedures whereby any youth may
appeal and have resolved grievances relating to any
47 total grievances from January through May
condition of confinement, including but not limited to
2025 have been submitted. 20 total
health care services, classification decisions, program
☒ ☐ ☐ grievances from March and April 2025 were
participation, telephone, mail or visiting procedures,
reviewed, and all others were reviewed via the
food, clothing, bedding, mistreatment, harassment or
grievance log. All were found to be addressed
violations of the nondiscrimination policy. There shall be
in a timely manner and met regulatory
no time limit on filing grievances. Policies and
timelines.
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 paper grievance copies
in several areas throughout the camp. All the
☒ ☐ ☐ youth interviewed stated they understood
how to use the grievance process. Many of
the youth have utilized the grievance
process.
(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; When youth want to file a confidential
grievance, they place the grievance in the
☒ ☐ ☐ lock box. Youth also place grievances in the
lock box for pick up, but can provide the
grievance directly to any staff member or
partner they choose.
(c) resolution of the grievance at the lowest appropriate Policy Section 508: Grievance Procedures
staff level;
☒ ☐ ☐ When interviewed, the youth stated they can
turn in their grievance to whoever they wish.
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(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 Youth are notified during their orientation that
addressed immediately; any grievance issue they may have that is
☒ ☐ ☐
health- and safety-related is to be
immediately brought to the attention of a
supervisor for resolution.
(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; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ All grievances were completed/resolved
within the 10-business-day requirement.
(h) the policy shall provide multiple internal and external Policy Section 508: Grievance Procedures
methods to report sexual abuse and sexual harassment.
Youth residents may report to any staff,
☒ ☐ ☐
facility partner, the ombudsman, or a parent
or guardian who can contact the facility.
Whether or not associated with a grievance, concerns of Policy Section 508: Grievance Procedures
parents, guardians, staff or other parties shall be
addressed and documented in accordance with written There is a formal, agency-specific complaint
policies and procedures within a specified timeframe. ☒ ☐ ☐ process that may be utilized. Parents are also
encouraged to contact the facility managers
for any complaints.
1362 REPORTING OF INCIDENTS Policy Sections 1119: Reducing Youth on
Youth Violence and 919: Deaths at Camp
A written report of all incidents which result in physical
Facilities
harm, use of force, serious threat of physical harm, or
death of an employee, youth or other person(s) shall be
14 incident reports were provided from DKC
maintained. Such written record shall be prepared by the ☒ ☐ ☐
for review. Reports covered a wide range of
staff and submitted to the facility manager by the end of
topics and were all completed and signed off
the shift, unless additional time is necessary and
in a timely manner.
authorized by the facility manager or designee.
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1363 USE OF REASONABLE FORCE TO COLLECT DNA is not collected at any camp. All DNA is
DNA SPECIMENS, SAMPLES, IMPRESSIONS collected at either Los Padrinos or Barry J.
Nidorf. If a youth needs DNA collected, the
(a) Pursuant to Penal Code Section 298.1 authorized
youth is transported to the appropriate
law enforcement, custodial, or corrections personnel
collection site and returned to the camp. The
including peace officers, may employ reasonable force
remainder of this section is marked as N/A.
to collect blood specimens, saliva samples, and thumb
or palm print impressions from individuals who are
required to provide such samples, specimens or
☒ ☐ ☐
impressions pursuant to Penal Code Section 296 and
who refuse following written or oral request.
(1) For the purpose of this section, the “use of
reasonable force” shall be defined as the force that
an objective, trained and competent correctional
employee, faced with similar facts and
circumstances, would consider necessary and
reasonable to gain compliance with this section.
(2) The use of reasonable force shall be preceded by
efforts to secure voluntary compliance. Efforts to
secure voluntary compliance shall be documented
and include an advisement of the legal obligation to ☐ ☐ ☒
provide the requisite specimen, sample or impression
and the consequences of refusal.
(b) The force shall not be used without the prior written
authorization of the supervising officer on duty. The
authorization shall include information that reflects the
☐ ☐ ☒
fact that the offender was asked to provide the requisite
specimen, sample, or impression and refused.
(1) If the use of reasonable force includes a cell
extraction, the extraction shall be videotaped. Video
shall be directed at the cell extraction event. The
videotape shall be retained by the agency for the
length of time required by statute. Notwithstanding ☐ ☐ ☒
the use of the video as evidence in a court
proceeding, the tape shall be retained
administratively.
1370 EDUCATION PROGRAM Policy Section 911: Educational Services
Integrating meetings between the education
(a) School Programs
staff and probation staff. Both groups
The County Board of Education shall provide for the
participate in school committees, such as
administration and operation of juvenile court schools in
School Site Council and Position Behavior
conjunction with the Chief Probation Officer, or designee
Interventions and Supports.
pursuant to applicable State laws. The school and facility
administrators shall develop and implement written
The Education Program is provided through
policy and procedures to ensure communication and
a collaboration between Los Angeles County
coordination between educators and probation staff.
Probation and the Los Angeles County Office
Culturally responsive and trauma-informed approaches
of Education: Juvenile Courts and
should be applied when providing instruction. Education
☒ ☐ ☐ Community Schools. The policy has not
staff should collaborate with the facility administrator to
changed since the last cycle.
use technology to facilitate learning and ensure safe
technology practices. The facility administrator shall
The educational team is led by Dr. Ruben
request an annual review of each required element of
Carranza, the school’s Principal.
the program by the Superintendent of Schools, and a
report or review checklist on compliance, deficiencies,
Youth attend full school days daily, consisting
and corrective action needed to achieve compliance with
of 300 minutes, Monday-Wednesday and
this section. Such a review, when conducted, cannot be
Friday. On Thursday, youth attend 240
delegated to the principal or any other staff of any
minutes, which is the minimum day.
juvenile court school site. The Superintendent of
Schools shall conduct this review in conjunction with a
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qualified outside agency or individual. Upon receipt of The education team consists of seven
the review, the facility administrator or designee shall General Education teachers, four Special
review each item with the Superintendent of Schools and Education Teachers, one Literacy Specialist
shall take whatever corrective action is necessary to Teacher, seven Para-Professionals, one
address each deficiency and to fully protect the Educational Behavior Technician, one
educational interests of all youth in the facility. Academic Counselor, one Transitional
Counselor, one Behavioral Counselor, and
two School Psychologists. Each classroom is
staffed with a teacher, a special education
teacher, and a paraprofessional.
The instruction program at Dorothy Kirby
Center focuses on themes and project-based
learning to assist and empower the youth to
make positive and constructive choices to
promote the youth’s self -esteem and
learning. Beyond the teacher-led instruction,
students have access to additional supports
in reading and math, and additional resource
supports for English Language Learners. The
school also brings in additional partnerships
with community-based organizations and a
local community college.
Most of the youth we interviewed stated they
enjoy school, their teachers, and their
classes.
The school program was evaluated in
November 2024. The evaluators noted in
summary, “Based on classroom
observations, conversations with students
and staff, and discussions with the school
principal, it was evident that teachers
followed a consistent curriculum, worked on
similar assignments, and understood
academic expectations and graduation
requirements. The implementation of Positive
Behavioral Interventions and Supports was
evident and consistent, as posters were
visible in classrooms, incentive programs
were implemented, and students were
recognized for their positive behaviors.
Students also have opportunities to engage
in extracurricular activities, such as after-
school tutoring, dual enrollment with East Los
Angeles College and Los Angeles Trade Tech
College.
There is evidence of collaboration between
the school personnel and probation staff
through meetings and committees. Students
also have Individualized Learning Plans to
personalize instruction, courses, and
accommodations based on student needs.
Students also receive information about
courses and units needed to graduate from
high school.
Overall, students had opportunities to receive
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standards-based instruction, learn in a
welcoming environment, and receive
academic and social-emotional support.”
Comments noted above and below were
taken directly from the 2024 Educational
Report from James Sams and Dr. Yuen.
(b) Required Elements BP 6011 Instruction
The facility school program shall comply with the State BP 6011 Instruction, BP 0460 Philosophy,
Education Code and County Board of Education Goals, Objectives, and Comprehensive Plans
policies, all applicable federal education statutes and BP 005 Philosophy, Goals, Objectives and
regulations and provide for an annual evaluation of the Comprehensive Plans Items 3,4,5
educational program offerings. As stated in the 2009
California Standards for the Teaching Profession,
teachers shall establish and maintain learning ☒ ☐ ☐
environments that are physically, emotionally, and
intellectually safe. Youth shall be provided a rigorous,
quality educational program that responds to the
different learning styles and abilities of students and
prepares them for high school graduation, career entry,
and post-secondary education.
All youth shall be treated equally, and the education BP 5145.3 Students
program shall be free from discriminatory action. Staff
shall refer to transgender, intersex and gender- ☒ ☐ ☐
nonconforming youth by their preferred name and gender.
(1) The course of study shall comply with the State BP 005 Philosophy, Goals, Objectives and
Education Code and include, but not be limited to, Comprehensive Plans Items 3,4,5
courses required for high school graduation. ☒ ☐ ☐
(2) Information and preparation for the High School AR-6146.2
Equivalency Test as approved by the California
Department of Education shall be made available to ☒ ☐ ☐ HISET and APEX are utilized with students
eligible youth.
(3) Youth shall be informed of post-secondary AR-6143 Instruction Item 9 (Grades 7-12)
education and vocational opportunities.
Career and Technical training is made
☒ ☐ ☐ available to students, school has
partnerships with East Los Angeles College
and Los Angeles Trade Tech.
(4) Administration of the High School Equivalency AR6146-2 Instruction Ed Code 51420
Tests as approved by the California Department of
Education, shall be made available when possible. ☒ ☐ ☐
(5) Supplemental instruction shall be afforded to youth AR-6179 Instruction BPP 5149
who do not demonstrate sufficient progress towards
grade level standards. Tutoring services are provided to students as
☒ ☐ ☐
needed. APEX is available for credit recovery.
(6) The minimum school day shall be consistent with BP 6112 Instruction
State Education Code Requirements for juvenile court
schools. The facility administrator, in conjunction with
education staff, must ensure that operational
procedures do not interfere with the time afforded for ☒ ☐ ☐
the minimum instructional day. Absences, time out of
class or educational instruction, both excused and
unexcused, shall be documented.
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(7) Education shall be provided to all youth regardless BP 6112 Instruction Partially Address.
of classification, housing, security status, disciplinary requirement; AR 5131
or separation status, including room confinement,
except when providing education poses an immediate
threat to the safety of self or others. Education ☒ ☐ ☐
includes, but is not limited to, related services as
provided in a youth’s Section 504 Plan or
Individualized Education Program (IEP).
(c) School Discipline AR 5144 Students
(1) Positive behavior management will be
implemented to reduce the need for disciplinary action The school uses a point system to promote
in the school setting and be integrated into the facility's ☒ ☐ ☐ positive behaviors. The school also issues
overall behavioral management plan and security certificates for students meeting goals and
system. achieving academically and behaviorally.
(2) School staff shall be advised of administrative BP 5021 Students CF 6020
decisions made by probation staff that may affect the
☒ ☐ ☐
educational programming of students.
(3) Except as otherwise provided by the State BP 5144.1 Students; 5144.2 - Suspension
Education Code, expulsion/suspension from school and Expulsion/Due Process (Students with
shall be imposed only when other means of correction Disabilities)
fails to bring about proper conduct. School staff shall
follow the appropriate due process safeguards as set
forth in the State Education Code including the rights ☒ ☐ ☐
of students with special needs. School staff shall
document the other means of correction used prior to
imposing expulsion/ suspension if an
expulsion/suspension is ultimately imposed.
(4) The facility administrator, in conjunction with BP 5144
education staff will develop policies and procedures The school uses the PBIS points system to
that address the rights of any student who has encourage positive behaviors from students.
continuing difficulty completing a school day. ☒ ☐ ☐ If students are not responding, the principal
will provide alternative support.
(d) Provisions for Special Populations BP 0430 Philosophy, Goals, Objectives and
(1) State and federal laws and regulations shall be Comprehensive Plans
observed for all individuals with disabilities or
suspected disabilities. This includes but is not limited
to child find, assessment, continuum of alternative ☒ ☐ ☐
placements, manifestation determination reviews, and
implementation of Section 504 Plans and
Individualized Education Programs.
(2) Youth identified as English Learners (EL) shall be BP 6174 Instruction
afforded an educational program that addresses their
language needs pursuant to all applicable state and Observed an EL paraeducator in the
federal laws and regulations governing programs for classroom. Students have ELD time, take the
☒ ☐ ☐
EL students. ELPAC assessments, and have access to
Rosetta Stone.
(e) Educational Screening and Admission BP 6162.5 Instruction Partially Answers
(1) Youth shall be interviewed after admittance and a Requirement
record maintained that documents a youth's
educational history, including but not limited to: All students have an Individual Learning Plan
☒ ☐ ☐
(ILP).
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(A) School progress/school history; BP 6162.5 Instruction
☒ ☐ ☐
(B) Home Language Survey and the results of the AR 6174 Instruction
State Test used for English language proficiency;
☒ ☐ ☐
(C) Needs and services of special populations as BP 6162.5 Instruction
defined by the State Education Code, including but
☒ ☐ ☐
not limited to, students with special needs.
(D) Discipline problems. BP 5131 Students
☒ ☐ ☐
(2) Youth will be immediately enrolled in school. BP 6162.5 Instruction
Educational staff shall conduct an assessment to
determine the youth's general academic functioning A Multi-Disciplinary Transition (MDT) plan is
levels to enable placement in core curriculum courses. ☒ ☐ ☐ developed to help determine student levels
and plan support for students.
(3) After admission to the facility, a preliminary BP 6162.5 Instruction
education plan shall be developed for each youth
within five school days. All students have an Individual Learning Plan
☒ ☐ ☐
(ILP).
(4) Upon enrollment, education staff shall comply with AR 5125 Students
the State Education Code and request the youth's
records from his/her prior school(s), including, but not School requests records from former schools.
limited to, transcripts, Individual Education Program Oftentimes it can be multiple schools as
(IEP), 504 Plan, state language assessment scores, students do tend to move with more
immunization records, exit grades, and partial credits. ☒ ☐ ☐ frequency.
Upon receipt of the transcripts, the youth's educational
plan shall be reviewed with the youth and modified as
needed. Youth should be informed of the credits they
need to graduate.
(f) Educational Reporting AR 5125 Students
(1) The complete facility educational record of the
youth shall be forwarded to the next educational
☒ ☐ ☐
placement in accordance with the State Education
Code.
(2) The County Superintendent of Schools shall BP 5121 Students
provide appropriate credit (full or partial) for course
work completed while in juvenile court school in ☒ ☐ ☐
accordance with the State Education Code.
(g) Transition and Re-Entry Planning AR 6159 Instruction
(1) The Superintendent of Schools and the Chief
Probation Officer or designee, shall develop policies A Multi-Disciplinary Transition (MDT) plan is
and procedures to meet the transition needs of youth, developed to help determine student levels
including the development of an education transition ☒ ☐ ☐ and plan support for students.
plan, in accordance with the State Education Code
and in alignment with Title 15, Minimum Standards
for Juvenile Facilities, Section 1355.
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(h) Post-Secondary Education Opportunities BP 6143 Instruction and BP 6163.4 Student
(1) The school and facility administrator should, Use of Technology
whenever possible, collaborate with local post-
secondary education providers to facilitate access to The school partners with East Los Angeles
educational and vocational opportunities for youth ☒ ☐ ☐ College and Los Angeles Trade Tech College
that considers the use of technology to implement to provide higher education courses for
these programs. students.
1371 PROGRAMS, RECREATION, AND EXERCISE. Policy Section 1306: Programs, Recreation
6B
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 Random days were selected from April and
one hour shall be an outdoor activity, weather permitting. ☒ ☐ ☐ May 2025 for review to ensure youth at
Dorothy Kirby Center were receiving their
required activities. We found all youth to be
receiving their required activities.
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
☒ ☐ ☐
Program calendars were found to be posted in
the cottages and in the HOPE Centers.
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.
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(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 The following are the programs noted to be
culturally relevant and linguistically appropriate, or pro- provided at the facility.
social interventions and activities designed to reduce
recidivism. These programs should be based on the Community-Based Organizations
youth’s individual needs as required by Sections 1355 Gang Reduction and Youth
and 1356. Such programs may be provided under the Development (GRYD)
direction of the Chief Probation Officer or the County Arts for Healing and Justice
Office of Education and can be administered by county Jail Guitar Doors
partners such as mental health agencies, community Street Poets
based organizations, faith-based organizations or Tia Chuchas
Probation staff. Unusual Suspects
Programs may include but are not limited to: Versa Style Hip Hop Dance
(1) Cognitive Behavior Interventions; Creative Acts
(2) Management of Stress and Trauma; Asian American Drug Abuse
(3) Anger Management; Program
(4) Conflict Resolution; Million Little
(5) Juvenile Justice System; Homeboy Art Academy
(6) Trauma-related interventions; Boyle Heights Arts Conservatory
(7) Victim Awareness; ADVOT
(8) Self-Improvement; Chaplains Eagles
(9) Parenting Skills and support; Youth Outreach Resource Network
(10) Tolerance and Diversity; Youth Speak Collection Pull Out
(11) Healing Informed Approaches; Group
(12) Interventions by Credible Messengers; LA Auto Class
(13) Gender Specific Programming;
(14) Art, creative writing, or self-expression; Department of Mental Health
(15) CPR and First Aid training; Individual Therapy
(16) Restorative Justice or Civic Engagement; ☒ ☐ ☐ Family Therapy
(17) Career and leadership opportunities; and, De-escalation/Crisis Intervention
(18) Other topics suitable to the youth population. Services
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Substance Abuse Programming
Seeking Safety
Recreational Therapist
LACOE
College Courses East LA College
Theater of Hearts/Youth First Artist In
Residence
LA Trade Technical College
Achieve 3000
AJCC/TPP Work Program
OSHA Course Certification Program
Amer-I-Can
New Earth
Spirit Awakening
Probation
Life Skills Discussions
Financial Literacy
Youth Council
Programs are also provided by facility staff in
addition to or in the absence of community-
based organization staff members. These
programs are documented, and the youth
complete sign-in sheets.
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(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 supervised ☒ ☐ ☐ All youth receive or exceed their mandated
and include orientation and may include coaching of hour of recreation daily. Youth spend the
youth. majority of their time in this area.
(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.
Activities available at DKC are basketball,
☒ ☐ ☐ flag football, kickball, soccer, track, volleyball
and pickleball. Youth also reported swimming
this summer. All youth receive or exceed their
mandated hour of exercise daily.
The administrator/manager may suspend, for a period not Policy Section 1306: Programs, Recreation
to exceed 24 hours, access to recreation and programs. and Exercise
The administrator/manager shall document the reasons ☒ ☐ ☐
why suspension of recreation and programs occurs. There have been no suspensions this cycle.
1372 RELIGIOUS PROGRAM Policy Section 1004: Religious Services
The facility administrator shall provide access to religious
Religious services are provided at the facility
services and/or religious counseling at least once each
weekly. Documentation is inconsistent if
week. Attendance shall be voluntary. A youth shall be ☒ ☐ ☐
protestant or catholic services are available to
allowed to participate in an activity outside of their room if
all youth or only some cottages. TA provided
he/she elects not to participate in religious programs.
clarification of documentation.
Religious programs shall provide for:
(a) opportunity for religious services and practices; Policy Section 1004: Religious Services
☒ ☐ ☐
Policy Section 1004: Religious Services
Youth are able to request their own clergy to
(b) availability of clergy; and,
☒ ☐ ☐ be on their visiting list, either ongoing or for a
special visit. They may also request that the
facility's clergy visit also.
Policy Section 1004: Religious Services
There is a policy in place for religious diets.
(c) availability of religious diets.
☒ ☐ ☐
None of the youth we spoke with had
requested a religious diet.
1373 WORK PROGRAM Policy Section 1003: Work Crews
The facility administrator shall develop policies and
There are two work programs provided for the
procedures regarding the fair and consistent assignment
youth through the Los Angeles County Office
of youth to work programs. Work assigned to a youth shall
of Education: Transitional Partnership (TPP)
be meaningful, constructive and related to vocational
and American Job Centers of California.
training or increasing a youth's sense of responsibility.
Work programs shall not be imposed as a disciplinary
☒ ☐ ☐ A memo was provided from Dorothy Kirby
measure
Center regarding the youth who have
participated in the work programs. 4 youth
have participated in the American Job Center
of California (AJCC), and 15 youth have
participated in the Transitional Partnership
Program (TPP).
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1374 VISITING Policy Section 902: Visiting Procedures,
Section 903: Saturday and Sunday Visiting,
The facility administrator shall develop and implement
and Section 904: Special Visits
written policies and procedures for visiting, that include
provisions for special visits. Youth shall be allowed to
Visiting documentation reviewed for April and
receive visits by parents, guardians or persons standing
June 2025. Youth received the required
in loco parentis, and children of youth. Other family
visiting opportunities as required by regulatory
members, such as grandparents and siblings, and
requirements.
supportive adults, may be allowed to visit with the ☒ ☐ ☐
approval of the facility administrator or designee, and in
Baby Bonding – Four sessions of baby
conjunction with the youth’s case plan or in the best
bonding were scheduled in April 2025. Two
interest of the youth.
additional sessions had been canceled. Youth
are assigned to the program via either a court
order or facility staff verifies a youth has a child
with a birth certificate.
All visits shall occur at reasonable times, subject only to Policy Section 902: Visiting Procedures
the limitations necessary to maintain order and security.
Visitation shall not be denied solely based on the visitor’s
criminal history. The staff shall determine in each case,
whether the visitor’s criminal history represents a risk to
☒ ☐ ☐
the safety of youth or staff in the facility. Any denial of
visitation or limitation on visitations shall be
communicated to the youth, person denied and facility
administrator.
Opportunity for visitation shall be a minimum of two hours Policy Section 902: Visiting Procedures
per week. Visits may be supervised, but conversations
shall not be monitored unless there is a security or safety Visits are every Sunday between 1 pm and 4
need. ☒ ☐ ☐ pm. Parents can choose what time they want
to come for a two-hour block within this time
period.
Provisions for special visits, in addition to the two-hour Policy Section 902: Visiting Procedures
minimum and/or outside of the regular visiting hours, shall
be accommodated as necessary and within the discretion Youth interviewed stated they can request
of the facility administrator or designee. Family therapy special visits at any time. No youth we
and professional visits shall be accommodated outside ☒ ☐ ☐ interviewed reported having had a visit denied.
the provisions of this regulation. Facilities may provide
visitation opportunities outside of normal visiting hours to
accommodate special visits.
The facility may provide access to technology as an Policy Section 902: Visiting Procedures
alternative, but not as a replacement, to in-person visiting.
☒ ☐ Efforts are made to provide any young person
☐
who did not receive a personal visit with a
FaceTime call on Sunday.
1375 CORRESPONDENCE Policy Section 510: Mail
The facility administrator shall develop and implement
Youth have the opportunity to write letters
written policies and procedures for correspondence which
☒ ☐ ☐ daily. There is no limit to the amount of mail
provide that:
a young person may send or receive.
(a) there is no limitation on the volume of mail that youth
may send or receive;
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(b) youth may send two letters per week postage free; Policy Section 510: Mail
All youth interviewed noted they had never
been denied the ability to send or receive
☒ ☐ ☐ mail. Most stated they don’t really write letters
much. They would like to have phones in the
cottages so they could make more phone
calls.
(c) youth may correspond confidentially with state and Policy Section 510: Mail
federal courts, any member of the State Bar or holder of
public office, and the Board; however, authorized facility
☒ ☐ ☐
staff may open and inspect such mail only to search for
contraband and in the presence of the youth; and,
(d) incoming and outgoing mail, other than that described Policy Section 510: Mail
in (c), may be read by staff only when there is reasonable
cause to believe facility safety and security, public safety, ☒ ☐ ☐
or youth safety is jeopardized.
1376 TELEPHONE ACCESS Policy Section 509: Telephone Calls
7B
The administrator of each juvenile facility shall develop
Policy requires 1 phone call a week.
and implement written policies and procedures to provide
☒ ☐ ☐ Documentation noted that all youth received
youth with access to telephone communications.
their calls. Youth are called to the office, and
they make their call there.
1377 ACCESS TO LEGAL SERVICES Policy Section 520: Access to Legal Services
The facility administrator shall develop written procedures
Youth have the opportunity for Attorneys visits
to ensure the right of youth to have access to the courts
either by phone or in person at any time.
and legal services. Such access shall include:
Visits generally take place in the
(a) access, upon request by the youth, to licensed
administration area in one of several
attorneys and their authorized representatives; ☒ ☐ ☐
locations. A few youth interviewed stated they
had visits in the past, but none recently. All
stated if they wanted to contact their attorney,
they would call them and have access to do
so upon request.
(b) provision for confidential consultation with attorneys; Policy Section 520: Access to Legal Services
and,
The camp has areas designated for
☒ ☐ ☐
confidential consultation. Visits may occur in
the conference room, an office, or outdoors.
(c) unlimited postage free, legal correspondence and Policy Section 520: Access to Legal Services
cost-free telephone access as appropriate.
☒ ☐ ☐
All letters are postage paid.
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1390 DISCIPLINE Policy Section 601: Discipline and Policy
Section 604: Continuum of Correction
The facility administrator shall develop and implement
written policies and procedures for the discipline of youth
Documentation reviewed included Daily
that shall promote acceptable behavior; including the use
reward sheets and Weekly Merit Ladders with
of positive behavior interventions and supports. Discipline
Point totals from all stages from April and May
shall be imposed at the least restrictive level which
2025.
promotes the desired behavior and shall not include
corporal punishment, group punishment, physical or
All cottage merit ladders were fully completed
psychological degradation.
and signed off by a supervisor. It was also
Deprivation of the following is not permitted:
noted that QA was completed at that point, and
totals were corrected when errors were noted
or when stages were found to be incorrect.
☒ ☐ ☐
Daily reward sheets were consistently
provided from all cottages, and all youth were
provided with their rewards as earned.
All the youth we spoke with confirmed that
incentives were being provided through the Al
Jones store. Documentation was provided for
the AL Jones Sign Off Sheets. Some youth
requested administration look at providing
higher-end incentives or incentives that more
youth would enjoy.
(a) bed and bedding; Policy Section 601: Discipline
☒ ☐ ☐
(b) daily shower, access to drinking fountain, toilet and Policy Section 601: Discipline
personal hygiene items, and clean clothing; ☒ ☐ ☐
(c) full nutrition; Policy Section 601: Discipline
☒ ☐ ☐
(d) contact with parent or attorney; Policy Section 601: Discipline
☒ ☐ ☐
(e) exercise; Policy Section 601: Discipline
☒ ☐ ☐
(f) medical services and counseling; Policy Section 601: Discipline
☒ ☐ ☐
(g) religious services; Policy Section 601: Discipline
☒ ☐ ☐
(h) clean and sanitary living conditions; Policy Section 601: Discipline
☒ ☐ ☐
(i) the right to send and receive mail; Policy Section 601: Discipline
☒ ☐ ☐
(j) education; and, Policy Section 601: Discipline
☒ ☐ ☐
(k) rehabilitative programming. Policy Section 601: Discipline
☒ ☐ ☐
The facility administrator shall establish rules of conduct Policy Section 604: Continuum of
and disciplinary penalties to guide the conduct of youth. Correction
Such rules and penalties shall include both major
violations and minor violations, be stated simply and See 1391.
affirmatively, and be made available to all youth. Provision ☒ ☐ ☐
shall be made to provide accessible information to youth Rules are noted in the handbook and are
with disabilities, limited English proficiency, or limited posted.
literacy.
1391 DISCIPLINE PROCESS Section 606: Due Process
The facility administrator shall develop and implement
10 Sanctions and appeal documents were
written policies and procedures for the administration of
☒ ☐ ☐ reviewed for compliance.
discipline which shall include, but not be limited to:
(a) designation of personnel authorized to impose
discipline for violation of rules;
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(b) prohibiting discipline to be delegated to any youth; Section 606: Due Process
☒ ☐ ☐
(c) definition of major and minor rule violations and their Section 604 Continuum of Correction
consequences, and due process requirements; ☒ ☐ ☐
(d) trauma-informed approaches and positive behavior Section 602: Facility Rules
interventions; ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 518: Trauma-Informed Approaches
(e) minor rule violations may be handled informally by Section 604 Continuum of Correction
counseling, advising the youth of expected conduct
imposing a minor consequence. Discipline shall be
☒ ☐ ☐
accompanied by written documentation and a policy of
review and appeal to a supervisor; and,
(f) major rule violations and the discipline process shall Section 604: Continuum of Correction and
be documented and require the following: Section 606: Due Process
(1) written notice of violation prior to a hearing;
All youth were notified of their offense with the
Sanction and Appeal form. Some forms noted
the youth did not request a hearing, but also
☒ ☐ ☐ noted the youth did not participate in due
process. This is contradictory.
Only one young person requested a hearing.
This hearing was conducted in compliance
with all regulatory and policy requirements.
(2) accommodations provided to youth with Section 606: Due Process
disabilities, limited literacy, and English language
☒ ☐ ☐
learners;
Section 606: Due Process
(3) hearing by a person who is not a party to the
incident; ☒ ☐ ☐
(4) opportunity for the youth to be heard, present Section 606: Due Process
evidence and testimony; ☒ ☐ ☐
(5) provision for youth to be assisted by staff in the Section 606: Due Process
hearing process; ☒ ☐ ☐
Section 606: Due Process
(6) provision for administrative review.
☒ ☐ ☐
No youth requested an administrative review.
(g) violations that result in a removal from camp or Section 606: Due Process
commitment program, but not a return to court, will follow
☒ ☐ ☐
the due process provisions in subsection (e) above. No youth were removed from the camp.
1410 MANAGEMENT OF COMMUNICABLE Policy Section 909: Communicable Diseases
DISEASES.
Sections marked as yes for policy.
The health administrator/responsible physician, in
cooperation with the facility administrator and the local
health officer, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐
procedures to address the identification, treatment,
control and follow-up management of communicable
diseases. The policies and procedures shall address,
but not be limited to:
(a) Intake health screening procedures; Policy Section 909: Communicable Diseases
☒ ☐ ☐
(b) Identification of relevant symptoms; Policy Section 909: Communicable Diseases
☒ ☐ ☐
(c) Referral for medical evaluation; Policy Section 909: Communicable Diseases
☒ ☐ ☐
(d) Treatment responsibilities during detention; Policy Section 909: Communicable Diseases
☒ ☐ ☐
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(e) Coordination with public and private community- Policy Section 909: Communicable Diseases
based resources for follow-up treatment; ☒ ☐ ☐
(f) Applicable reporting requirements; and, Policy Section 909: Communicable Diseases
☒ ☐ ☐
(g) Strategies for handling disease outbreaks. Policy Section 909: Communicable Diseases
☒ ☐ ☐
The policies and procedures shall be updated as Policy Section 909: Communicable Diseases
necessary to reflect communicable disease priorities
identified by the local health officer and currently ☒ ☐ ☐
recommended public health interventions.
1433 REQUESTS FOR HEALTH CARE SERVICES Policy Section 505: Access to Care/Request
for Services
The health administrator, in cooperation with the facility
administrator, shall develop policy and procedures to
All the youth we spoke with stated they know
establish a daily routine for youth to convey requests for
how to access both emergency and non-
emergency and non-emergency medical, dental and ☒ ☐ ☐
emergency medical, dental, and behavioral
behavioral/mental health care services.
health care. Their sick call slips are
responded to quickly by both staff and partner
agencies.
1480 STANDARD FACILTY CLOTHING ISSUE Policy Section 1305: Clothing and Bedding
Exchange
The youth’s personal clothing, undergarments and
footwear may be substituted for the institutional clothing
Youth are provided with facility clothing upon
and footwear specified in this regulation. The facility has
entry. Youth do not wear their own clothing or
the primary responsibility to provide clothing and
☒ ☐ ☐ shoes at the camp.
footwear. Clothing provisions shall ensure that:
The youth’s clothing appeared appropriate for
the weather, was sized well, and the clothes
appeared to be in good repair.
(a) Clothing is clean, reasonably fitted, durable, easily Policy Section 1305: Clothing and Bedding
laundered, in good repair, and free of holes and tears. Exchange
The youths we spoke with had no complaints
☒ ☐ ☐
regarding clothing and stated that if they had
an article of clothing with a hole or rip, it would
be replaced.
(b) The standard issue of climatically suitable clothing Policy Section 1305: Clothing and Bedding
for youth shall consist of but not be limited to: Exchange
(1) Socks and serviceable footwear;
Youth shoes appeared to be in good shape
☒ ☐ ☐
when viewed. The youth complained that after
a few wears, the shoes are very
uncomfortable.
Policy Section 1305: Clothing and Bedding
(2) Outer garments;
☒ ☐ ☐ Exchange
(3) New non-disposable underwear which shall Policy Section 1305: Clothing and Bedding
remain with the youth throughout their stay, and; Exchange
Youth reported that they receive new
☒ ☐ ☐ underwear upon arrival and return their own
underwear daily from the laundry. Disposable
underwear is available should a youth request
it.
(4) Undergarments, that are freshly laundered and Policy Section 1305: Clothing and Bedding
free of stains, including tee shirts and bras. ☒ ☐ ☐ Exchange
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(c) Clothing is laundered at the temperature required by Policy Section 1305: Clothing and Bedding
local ordinances for the commercial laundries and dried Exchange
completely in a mechanical dryer or other laundry ☒ ☐ ☐
method approved by the local health officer. Laundry is contracted out.
(d) Suitable clothing is issued to pregnant youth. Policy Section 1305: Clothing and Bedding
Exchange
☒ ☐ ☐ There is no specific maternity clothing issued,
but youth who are pregnant receive clothes
that are larger and do not constrict.
1482 CLOTHING EXCHANGE Policy Section 1305: Clothing and Bedding
Exchange
The facility administrator shall develop and implement
written policies and site-specific procedures for the
The facility and each unit have clothing
cleaning and scheduled exchange of clothing. Unless
exchange practices. Multiple youth from
work, climatic conditions, or illness necessitates more
various cottages expressed concern regarding
frequent exchange, outer garments, except for footwear, ☒ ☐ ☐
getting clothes when requested from the
shall be exchanged at least once each week. Tee shirts,
supply coordinator. This was also the topic of
bras, and underwear shall be exchanged daily; youth
several grievances. This information has
shall receive their own underwear back at exchange.
been shared with the administration team for
further follow-up.
1484 CONTROL OF VERMIN IN YOUTH’S Policy Section 410: Change of Clothing and
PERSONAL CLOTHING Continued Search
There shall be written policies and site-specific
All youths’ personal belongings remain at the
procedures developed and implemented by the facility
Juvenile Hall pending pick up from the youth’s
administrator to control the contamination and/or spread ☒ ☐ ☐
parents. Youth arrive at the facility in Juvenile
of vermin and ecto-parasites in all youth’s personal
Hall clothes.
clothing. Infested clothing shall be cleaned or stored in a
closed container so as to eradicate or stop the spread of
the vermin.
1485 ISSUE OF PERSONAL CARE ITEMS Policy Section 1304: Personal Hygiene,
Shaving, and Haircuts
There shall be written policies and site-specific
procedures developed and implemented by the facility
Facility staff provide all young people with
administrator for the availability of personal hygiene
☒ ☐ ☐ county-issued personal care items upon entry.
items. Each female youth shall be provided with sanitary
Once a certain stage is obtained, higher value
napkins, panty liners and tampons as requested.
hygiene items may be earned for their stage
Each youth to be held over 24 hours shall be provided
privileges. through the BMP process.
with the following personal care items;
Policy Section 1304: Personal Hygiene,
(a) Toothbrush;
☒ ☐ ☐ Shaving, and Haircuts
Policy Section 1304: Personal Hygiene,
(b) Toothpaste;
☒ ☐ ☐ Shaving, and Haircuts
Policy Section 1304: Personal Hygiene,
(c) Soap;
☒ ☐ ☐ Shaving, and Haircuts
Policy Section 1304: Personal Hygiene,
(d) Comb;
☒ ☐ ☐ Shaving, and Haircuts
Policy Section 1304: Personal Hygiene,
(e) Shaving implements;
☒ ☐ ☐ Shaving, and Haircuts
Policy Section 1304: Personal Hygiene,
(f) Deodorant;
☒ ☐ ☐ Shaving, and Haircuts
Policy Section 1304: Personal Hygiene,
(g) Lotion;
☒ ☐ ☐ Shaving, and Haircuts
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Policy Section 1304: Personal Hygiene,
(h) Shampoo; and,
☒ ☐ ☐ Shaving, and Haircuts
Policy Section 1304: Personal Hygiene,
(i) Post-shower conditioning hair products.
☒ ☐ ☐ Shaving, and Haircuts
Youth shall not be required to share any personal care Policy Section 1304: Personal Hygiene,
items listed in items (a) through (d). Liquid soap provided Shaving, and Haircuts
through a common dispenser is permitted. Youth shall
not share disposable razors. Double edged safety All youth noted they have access to all
razors, electric razors, and other shaving instruments personal care items.
capable of breaking the skin, when shared among youth, ☒ ☐ ☐
shall be disinfected between individual uses by the
method prescribed by the State Board of Barbering and
Cosmetology in Sections 979 and 980, Chapter 9, Title
16, California Code of Regulations.
1486 PERSONAL HYGIENE Policy Section 1304: Personal Hygiene,
Shaving, and Haircuts and Section 502:
There shall be written policies and site specific
Orientation Process and Handbook
procedures developed and implemented by the facility
administrator for showering/bathing and brushing of
☒ ☐ ☐ Youth we interviewed confirmed they are given
teeth. Youth shall be permitted to shower/bathe up on
the opportunity to brush their teeth after every
assignment to a housing unit and on a daily basis
meal and to shower daily.
thereafter and given an opportunity to brush their teeth
after each meal.
1487 SHAVING Policy Section 1304: Personal Hygiene,
Shaving, and Haircuts
Youth shall have access to a razor daily, unless their
appearance must be maintained for reasons of
The majority of the youth we interviewed
identification in Court. All youth shall have equal
confirmed they have the opportunity to shave
opportunity to shave face and body hair. The facility ☒ ☐ ☐
daily upon request. The facility did not provide
administrator may suspend this requirement in relation
proof of daily shaving opportunities. All youth
to youth who are considered to be a danger to
appeared to be clean-shaven and well-
themselves or others.
groomed.
1488 HAIR CARE SERVICES Policy Section 1304: Personal Hygiene,
Shaving, and Haircuts
Hair care services shall be available in all juvenile
facilities. Youth shall receive hair care services monthly.
There was no proof of practice provided for
Equipment shall be cleaned and disinfected after each
hair care services.
haircut or procedure, by a method approved by the State
Board of Barbering and Cosmetology. ☐
☒ ☐ Youth interviewed stated they do receive the
opportunity for a haircut monthly if they would
like one.
TA suggested that documentation be
maintained.
1500 STANDARD BEDDING AND LINEN ISSUE Policy Section 411: Bedding Issuance
Clean laundered, suitable bedding and linens, in good
Youth are provided with clean bedding (sheets
repair, shall be provided for each youth entering a living ☒ ☐ ☐
and blankets) upon entry into the facility.
area who is expected to remain overnight, shall include,
but not be limited to:
(a) One mattress or mattress-pillow combination which Policy Section 411: Bedding Issuance
meets the requirements of Section 1502 of these
☒ ☐ ☐
regulations;
(b) One pillow and a pillow case unless provided for in Policy Section 411: Bedding Issuance
(a) above; ☒ ☐ ☐
(c) One mattress cover and a sheet or two sheets; Policy Section 411: Bedding Issuance
☒ ☐ ☐
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(d) One towel; and, Policy Section 411: Bedding Issuance
☒ ☐ ☐
(e) One blanket or more, up on request Policy Section 411: Bedding Issuance
☒ ☐ ☐
1501 BEDDING LINEN EXCHANGE Policy Section 1305: Clothing and Bedding
Exchanges
The facility administrator shall develop and implement
site specific written policies and procedures for the
All bedding and linen are exchanged weekly.
scheduled exchange of laundered bedding and linen
☒ ☐ ☐ While youth do their own laundry, they do not
issued to each youth housed. Washable items such as
wash their own bedding. This is sent out for
sheets, mattress covers, pillow cases and towels shall
laundering.
be exchanged for clean replacement at least once each
week.
The covering blanket shall be cleaned or laundered once Policy Section 1305: Clothing and Bedding
a month. ☒ ☐ ☐ Exchanges
1510 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY AND Policy Sections 1322: Housekeeping, 1323:
MAINTENANCE Housekeeping: Basic Cleaning Procedures for
All Areas, 1324: Housekeeping: Maintenance
The facility administrator shall develop and implement
Procedures and 1812: Metal Handcuff
written policies and site-specific procedures for the
Sanitizing Procedure
maintenance of an acceptable level of cleanliness,
repair and safety throughout the facility. The plan shall
The cottages and the facility as a whole were
provide for a regular schedule of housekeeping tasks,
☒ ☐ ☐ clean and well-kept. There was no
equipment, including restraint devices, and physical
documentation of the housekeeping schedule
plant maintenance and inspections to identify and
provided.
correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices
in a timely manner. The use of chemicals shall be done
in accordance to the product label and Safety Data
Sheet which may include the use of Personal Protection
Equipment (PPE).
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GRANT FUNDING OR CODE REFERENCE YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS
JUVENILE PROBATION AND CAMPS FUNDING (JPCF) (Camps Only)
The programs/services identified on the JPCF Camp
Eligibility Form are being provided at the facility. (Refer
☒ ☐ ☐
to the JPCF Camp Eligibility Form)
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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: 7234
FACILITY NAME: Dorothy Kirby Center FACILITY TYPE: Camp
CONSTRUCTION/REMODEL DATE(S): 1960
IDENTIFY FACILITY PHYSICAL PLANT MODIFICATIONS SINCE 1992:
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Lisa Southwell DATE: September 11, 2025
TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
RECEPTION AREA (JH) 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) 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.
DOUBLE ROOMS (JH, SPJH & 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).
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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) There are three locked sleeping rooms located
in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). These rooms
Contain an individual or combination drinking fountain, are non-rated spaces.
wash basin and toilet, unless a communication system
or procedure is in effect to give minor immediate
access to these fixtures.
PLUMBING FIXTURES (CAMP) Several areas of potential ligature in shower
areas.
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 Diamond and Sapphire have one toilet. The
urinal for every 15 boys; and, unit has a maximum population of six.
Units are used in HOPE centers.
Toilet stalls have stall locks as noted in past
inspections. Have made suggestions for
removal.
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).
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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) 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).
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JUVENILE HALLS, SPECIAL PURPOSE HALLS AND CAMPS
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
Board of State and Community Corrections Inspection
BSCC Code: 7234
FACILITY: Dorothy Kirby Center TYPE: Camp RC: 84
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Lisa Southwell DATE: September 11, 2025
ROOMS EACH ROOM
Each Room Size (L x W x H) FIXTURES*
Unit Room # # RC Total or T U W F S COMMENTS
Pre-98
Designation Type Rooms Beds RC Square/Cubic
Feet
Amber
Dayroom 1 = 642 1
Restroom 1 2 3 3
Single 10 1 1 10 7’5” x 11’7” = 87
Emerald Pre-98
Dayroom 1 = 642 1
Restroom 2 3 3
Single 10 1 1 10 7’5” X 11’7” = 87
Garnet Pre-98
Dayroom 1 = 642 1
Restroom 1 2 3 3
Single 10 1 1 10 7’5” x 11’7” = 87
Turquoise Pre-98
Dayroom 1 = 642 1
Restroom 1 2 3 3
Single 10 1 1 10 7’5” x 11’7” = 87
Jade Pre-98
Dayroom 1 = 642 1
Restroom 2 3 3
*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.
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ROOMS EACH ROOM
Each Room Size (L x W x H) FIXTURES*
Unit Room # # RC Total or T U W F S COMMENTS
Pre-98
Designation Type Rooms Beds RC Square/Cubic
Feet
Single 10 1 1 10 7’7” x 11’7” = 88
Topaz Pre-98
Dayroom 1 = 642 1
Restroom 2 3 3
Single 10 1 1 10 7’5” x 11’7” = 87
Sapphire Pre-98
Dayroom 1 1 1 6 = 642 1
Restroom 1 2 2
Single 6 7’5” x 11’7” = 87 Only 1 restroom = 6 beds.
ICU Pre-98
Single 9’9-3/4” x 11- Dry rooms. There were no permanent beds in
(3) 0 0 0
1/2” =89 these rooms.
Restroom 1 1 1 1
Diamond Pre-98
Single 1 24’ x 42’ = 1,008 1 1
Restroom 1 2 2
Single 6 1 1 6 9’7” x 7’6” = 72 Only 1 restroom = 6 beds.
Aqua Pre-98 8 to SYTF and 2 to Camp.
SYTF Dayroom 51’ x 30’ = 1,530
1
Female
(No. Hall) Restroom 1 1 2 1 1
Single 5(5 7’8” x 11’8” = 89 {5 RC to SYTF}
1 1 0
SYTF)
(So. Hall) Restroom 1 1 2 1 1
*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.
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ROOMS EACH ROOM
Each Room Size (L x W x H) FIXTURES*
Unit Room # # RC Total or T U W F S COMMENTS
Pre-98
Designation Type Rooms Beds RC Square/Cubic
Feet
Single 5(3 7’8” x 11’8” = 89 {3RC to SYTF} 2 RC to Camp DKC Girls.
SYTF
1 1 2
and
2Camp
Amethyst Pre-98
Female Unit Dayroom 1 = 642 1
Restroom 1 2 3 3
Single 10 1 1 10 7’7” x 11’7” = 88
HISTORICAL NOTES: The site includes 6 classrooms. Each unit has an attached patio.
2016 2018 Inspection Cycle Notes:
2018 2020 Virtual Inspection: Provided for information only. 20 beds moved from DKC (Jade and Amethyst) to Scott at DKC. Count - RC at 20.
2020-2022: Cottages adjusted. Scott has 5 RC in Aqua and 10 in Jade. (SYTF has 5 in Aqua)
2023-2024: Cottages Adjusted. Scott has 2 RC in Aqua and 10 in Amethyst.
April 2024: Adjustment made. Camp Scott @DKC Closed permanently. Camp DKC Amethyst and Aqua beds returned to DKC
July 2024: DKC RC 84. No change otherwise.
September 2025: No Change. Reminder ICU housing is not Rated Space.
*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.
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