Los Angeles Camp Paige (2023-2024 inspection cycle)

November 27, 2023 Guillermo Viera Rosa, Chief Probation Officer C/O Sheila Williams, Deputy Director Los Angeles County Probation Department 9150 E. Imperial Hwy. Downey, CA 90242 2023-2024 COMPREHENSIVE INSPECTION, WELFARE & INSTITUTIONS CODE SECTIONS 209 & 885, LOS ANGELES COUNTY PROBATION DEPARTMENT RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT SERVICES BUREAU – CAMP PAIGE Dear Chief Viera Rosa: The 2023-2024 Comprehensive Inspection of the Los Angeles County Probation Department’s Residential Treatment Services Bureau (RTSB) at Camp Paige was completed on October 10, 2023. We appreciate all the hard work and time spent by staff preparing for, organizing, and making themselves available during the onsite inspection. 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, Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) staff conducted compliance monitoring pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code Sections 209(f) and the federal Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act (JJDPA) requirements for separation between juveniles and adults. The Comprehensive Inspection report is enclosed and consists of the following: This transmittal letter and the Comprehensive Title 15 Procedures Checklist, The Living Area Space Evaluation, and the Physical Plant Evaluation. Please refer to the Title 15 Procedures Checklist for a summary of all relevant minimum standards, compliance indicators, and information used to determine compliance. Please also find areas where we provided technical assistance. These areas were discussed with your team during the onsite inspection and at the debrief. 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. Guillermo Viera Rosa, Chief Probation Officer Page 2 INSPECTION RESULTS As indicated in the Initial Inspection Report (IIR) provided on October 10, 2023, we identified the following items of noncompliance. Please refer to the Procedures Checklist for detailed information regarding each section. Title 15, § 1357. Use of Force Title 15, § 1355. Institutional Assessment and Plan. Title 15, § 1361. Grievances Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act Compliance Monitoring No violations of the JJDPA have been identified, and no areas of noncompliance were noted. CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN (CAP) Following the inspection, BSCC received documentation indicating corrective action had been taken on the identified noncompliance. In accordance with Welfare and Institutions Code Section 209 (d), the agency is still required to submit an approved Corrective Action Plan (CAP) no later than 60 days from notice of the items of noncompliance. The approved CAP is due no later than December 19, 2023. Once BSCC has received the approved CAP, we will verify that corrective action has been successfully taken. * * * Please email me at lisa.southwell@bscc.ca.gov or call (916) 838-9132 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, Juvenile Justice Commission, Los Angeles County* Chair, Board of Supervisors, Los Angeles County* County Administrator, Los Angeles County* *Copies of the inspection are available upon request or online at www.bscc.ca.gov. 7255 Los Angeles County Probation Camp LTR 23-24 JUVENILE HALLS, SPECIAL-PURPOSE JUVENILE HALLS AND CAMPS Board of State and Community Corrections PROCEDURES CHECKLIST1 BSCC Code:7255 FACILITY NAME: FACILITY TYPE: Camp Paige Camp PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Director Villar, DPO II Rodriguez, Various youth and Staff. FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: DATE: Lisa Southwell October 8-10, 2023 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS 1313 COUNTY INSPECTION AND EVALUATION OF BUILDING AND GROUNDS On an annual basis, or as otherwise required by law, each juvenile facility administrator shall obtain a documented inspection and evaluation from the following: (A) County building inspection by agency designated by Policy Section 2002: Types of Inspections the Board of Supervisors to approve building safety; and Evaluations 2022 The inspection for 2022 was conducted on August 30, 2022. Building 3179, The School Shop, has been unpermitted for several years and has yet to be resolved. ☒ ☐ ☐ 2023 The inspection for 2023 was conducted on August 23, 2023. There are no current deficiencies, and Building 3179 is vacant, not being used, and is pending permit processing and the public works process. Documentation was provided of the pending processes being approved by the appropriate departments. (B) Fire authority having jurisdiction, including a fire Policy Section 2002: Types of Inspections clearance as required by Health and Safety Code and Evaluations Section 13146.1 (a) and (b); ☒ ☐ ☐ The fire inspection was completed on October 26, 2022, by Inspector Marc Bauer of the Fire Prevention Division. Fire clearance was granted. 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 Local Facilities, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 5 for the complete list and text of regulations. 7255/LA County/Camp Paige/PRO 23-24 - 1 - J453 JUV PRO- TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS The (C) Local health officer, inspection in accordance Policy Section 2002: Types of Inspections with Health and Safety Code Section 101045; and Evaluations 2023 Medical Mental Health: Inspected by Tia Mao, DPH, on January 13, 2023, February 1, 2023 and March 7, 2023. Environmental Health: Inspected by Yi-Jen Wendy Chen, DPH, on ☒ ☐ ☐ March 7, 2023. Nutrition: Inspected by Michelle Wood on March 7, 2023. No areas of non-compliance were noted in the Medical, Mental Health inspection. Noncompliance was noted in the Environmental and Nutrition inspections, with proof of correction provided to the inspecting body. 7255/LA County/Camp Paige/PRO 23-24 - 2 - J453 JUV PRO- TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS (D) County superintendent of schools on the adequacy Policy Section 2002: Types of Inspections of educational services and facilities as required in and Evaluations Section 1370; The Los Angeles County Office of Education provides education for the camp youth at Camp Paige. The camp inspection was completed for both Camp Paige and Camp Afflerbaugh, as they share one school facility. 2022 The inspection for 2022 was completed on November 17, 2022. The inspection was completed by Robert Hernandez, Director- Planning, Innovation, Accountability and Special Programs (Pasadena USD) Mr. Hernandez stated that “staff has provided rigorous education for students and equal access to opportunities to enhance postsecondary options. Faculty and staff share a common vision and roadmap for student success. There is a positive working relationship between school staff and ☒ ☐ ☐ Probation to ensure students receive the support needed. PBIS is evident and school has responded to student need as return to in-person instruction resumed. Positive behavior management is implemented and a process in place for students who re-enter school environment upon suspension. Strategies are aligned with restorative practices and support personnel attend when necessary. Multi-Disciplinary team convenes to review student performance. Teacher appraisal supports campus goals and guides professional development. There is a collective commitment between administration and staff to ensure students receive adequate support, addressing social, emotional and academic need.” 2023 The inspection for 2023 is yet to be due. However, Dr. Corral is scheduled for November 2023. (E) Juvenile court as required by Section 209 of the Policy Section 2002: Types of Inspections Welfare and Institutions Code and Evaluations ☐ ☐ ☒ Juvenile Court inspections are not required for the Camps. 7255/LA County/Camp Paige/PRO 23-24 - 3 - J453 JUV PRO- TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS (F) Juvenile Justice Commission as required by Section Policy Section 2002: Types of Inspections 229 of the Welfare and Institutions Code or Probation and Evaluations Commission as required by Section 240 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. The Probation Oversight Commission conducts annual inspections of the facility. 2022 ☒ ☐ ☐ The 2022 inspection was completed as required in October 2022. 2023 The 2023 inspection was completed as required in June 2023. All facility reports may be found at: https://poc.lacounty.gov/reports 1320 APPOINTMENT AND QUALIFICATIONS A letter dated July 11, 2023, was received BSCC Note: Compliance with this section is from Chief Probation Officer Viera Rosa determined by receipt of the Chief Probation Officer’s certifying staff appointments and that certification letter confirming that all elements of required qualifications and clearances, including non-employees, are met and are regulation are met. 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 et seq. of the Government Code. (c) Contract personnel, volunteers, and other non- All contract personnel are screened through employees of the facility, who may be present at the Probation. LACOE is screened through their facility, shall have such clearance and qualifications ☒ ☐ ☐ own internal processes. No change or as may be required by law, and their presence at the progress in this process between Probation and LACOE in this process. facility shall be subject to the approval and control of the facility manager. 1321 STAFFING Each juvenile facility shall: 7255/LA County/Camp Paige/PRO 23-24 - 4 - J453 JUV PRO- TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS a) have an adequate number of personnel sufficient to Policy Section 206: Staffing carry out the overall facility operation and its Documentation provided consisted of Camp programming, to provide for safety and security of Probation Staffing documents, Master Staff youth and staff, and meet established standards and Schedules, Daily Staff Schedules, and regulations; Partner Schedules from August 20, 2023, to September 03, 2023. The population of the facility is 23. Random dates were selected from within the cycle, and staffing was viewed to ensure adequate personnel were present. There is a ☒ ☐ ☐ significant vacancy rate of 13, which equals an overall vacancy rate of 30 percent. Shifts are covered with overtime. Staffing issues do not appear to interfere with the safety of the facility or with youth receiving their required activities, as the vacancies are covered with overtime, but it does impact the quality of activities and program opportunities for the youth. Regular staff report that they are tired as staffing vacancies are routinely covered through in-house overtime. b) ensure that no required services shall be denied Policy Section 206: Staffing because of insufficient numbers of staff on duty ☒ ☐ ☐ absent exigent circumstances; c) have a sufficient number of supervisory level staff to Policy Section 206: Staffing ensure adequate supervision of all staff members; The facility is run by a Director and an ☒ ☐ ☐ Assistant Director who are on site Monday – Friday. The facility has an on-duty supervisor who is responsible for the shift 24 hours a day. d) have a clearly identified person on duty at all times Policy Section 206: Staffing who is responsible for operations and activities and The on-duty supervisor is responsible for the has completed the Juvenile Corrections Officer Core ☒ ☐ ☐ operations of the facility. Facility staff are Course and PC 832 training; responsible for the activities of the youth in the dorm and throughout the day. e) have at least one staff member present on each Policy Section 206: Staffing living unit whenever there are youth in the living unit; ☒ ☐ ☐ Youth are never left alone in the camp. There is always a staff member present wherever a youth might be. 7255/LA County/Camp Paige/PRO 23-24 - 5 - J453 JUV PRO- TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS f) have sufficient food service personnel relative to the Policy Section 206: Staffing number and security of living units, including staff qualified and available to: plan menus meeting The facility has a full dining hall and cooks that nutritional requirements of youth; provide kitchen generally plan and prepare all meals. supervision; direct food preparation and servings; Currently, all meals are prepared by Camp conduct related training programs for culinary staff; Afflerbaugh and sent to Camp Paige while the and maintain necessary records; or, a facility may Camp Paige dining hall is out of order due to serve food that meets nutritional standards prepared construction. It was noted that youth are by an outside source; eating in their dorm, mostly at their bunk, due to construction in the dining hall. Staff rotate youth into and out of the living room space, but this is not a long-term plan. ☒ ☐ ☐ Conversations were held regarding this issue, and while this was a temporary fix, it has gone on too long. The facility was notified that they need to make arrangements to use other spaces within the camp for meals. We will follow up to ensure the camp has a plan in place moving forward. RTSB administration is also looking at adding tables with chairs to the dorm areas for recreation and programming, which could also be used for this purpose. We will continue to monitor this situation. g) have sufficient administrative, clerical, recreational, Policy Section 206: Staffing medical, dental, mental health, building Medical and mental health services are maintenance, transportation, control room, facility provided to all youth at the camp facility. security and other support staff for the efficient Medical staff are on site from 630 AM to 10 management of the facility, and to ensure that youth PM, and Mental Health staff are on site from supervision staff shall not be diverted from supervising youth; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ 8 AM to 8:30PM daily. Staff do a great job of meeting the youths’ needs. In 2023, Camp Paige was notified that they had maintained their accreditation for quality healthcare through the National Commission on Correctional Healthcare. This accreditation is well deserved and something to be proud of. h) assign sufficient youth supervision staff to provide Policy Section 206: Staffing continuous wide-awake supervision of youth, subject See Section a. 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) Camps (minimum youth -staff ratio) Policy Section 206: Staffing (A) during the hours that youth are awake, one wide- ☒ ☐ ☐ LA County Probation by policy staffs to PREA awake youth supervision staff member on duty for standards, 1-8. each 15 youth in the camp population; (B) during the hours that youth are confined to their room Policy Section 206: Staffing for the purpose of sleeping, one wide-awake youth ☒ ☐ ☐ LA County Probation by policy staffs to PREA supervision staff member on duty for each 30 youth standards, 1-16. present in the facility; 7255/LA County/Camp Paige/PRO 23-24 - 6 - J453 JUV PRO- TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS (C) at least two wide-awake youth supervision staff Policy Section 206: Staffing members on duty at all times, regardless of the ☒ ☐ ☐ There is always awake staff 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 duty Policy Section 206: Staffing who is the same gender as youth housed in the ☒ ☐ ☐ There is always a same-gendered staff in 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; (F) personnel with primary responsibility for other duties Policy Section 206: Staffing such as administration, supervision of personnel, academic or trade instruction, clerical, farm, forestry, ☒ ☐ ☐ kitchen or maintenance shall not be classified as youth supervision staff positions. 1322 YOUTH SUPERVISION STAFF Policy Section 2104: Professional ORIENTATION AND TRAINING Development and Training (a) Prior to assuming any responsibilities each youth ☒ ☐ ☐ supervision staff member shall be properly oriented to their duties, including: (1) youth supervision duties; Policy Section 2104: Professional ☒ ☐ ☐ Development and Training (2) scope of decisions they shall make; Policy Section 2104: Professional ☒ ☐ ☐ Development and Training (3) the identity of their supervisor; Policy Section 2104: Professional ☒ ☐ ☐ 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 7255/LA County/Camp Paige/PRO 23-24 - 7 - J453 JUV PRO- TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS (b) Prior to assuming any responsibility for the Policy Section 2104: Professional supervision of youth, each youth supervision staff Development and Training member shall receive a minimum of 40 hours of facility-specific orientation, including: In the 18-20 cycle the bureau provided corrective action, to address the lack of documentation of the 40-hour training. All staff we spoke to noted they had been trained; however, after a review of training records, only CORE and 832 were documented. It was noted at that time that new staff coming into the facility would have full documentation of this training, while all other staff were grandfathered in at that time. RTSB staff are not deployed and do not do overtime in DSB; ☒ ☐ ☐ If they do, staff are required to complete the training for that. Each new staff member at Camp Paige is oriented upon arrival at the facility. A dedicated training officer trains new staff on the subjects identified in regulations and others required by the facility. Documentation has been consistently provided, and additional documentation has been provided for staff who are new since the last BSCC inspection. All areas required by Title 15 have been completed. (1) individual and group supervision techniques; Policy Section 2104: Professional ☒ ☐ ☐ Development and Training (2) regulations and policies relating to discipline and Policy Section 2104: Professional rights of youth pursuant to law and the provisions ☒ ☐ ☐ Development and Training of this chapter; (3) basic health, sanitation and safety measures; Policy Section 2104: Professional ☒ ☐ ☐ 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 (7) procedures to follow in the event of Policy Section 2104: Professional ☒ ☐ ☐ emergencies; Development and Training (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 (10) documentation; and Policy Section 2104: Professional ☒ ☐ ☐ Development and Training (11) fire/life safety training Policy Section 2104: Professional ☒ ☐ ☐ Development and Training 7255/LA County/Camp Paige/PRO 23-24 - 8 - J453 JUV PRO- TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS (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 All staff complete CORE prior to beginning Code Section 6035. work. (d) Prior to exercising the powers of a peace officer Policy Section 2104: Professional youth supervision staff shall successfully complete Development and Training ☒ ☐ ☐ 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 ☒ ☐ ☐ who meets the training standards established by the All staff are trained in fire and life safety. Any Board for general fire and life safety which relate staff who is on duty is required to be awake. specifically to the facility. 1324 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL The RTSB camp operations manual was fully All facility administrators shall develop, publish, and updated in March 2022, and additional implement a manual of written policies and procedures updates have been made according to that address, at a minimum, all regulations that are directives, new policies, and regulations. We applicable to the facility. Such a manual shall be made have reviewed the agency’s Policy and available to all employees, reviewed by all employees, Procedure as provided and have confirmed ☒ ☐ ☐ and shall be administratively reviewed at a minimum that the policies and procedures exist as cited. every two years, and updated, as necessary. Those records relating to the standards and requirements set forth in these regulations shall be accessible to the Board on request. The manual shall include: A table of organization, including channels of The manual has a table of contents. The communications and a description of job agency’s channel of communication follows classifications; 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 (b) responsibility of the probation department, purpose Policy Sections are as follows: of programs, relationship to the juvenile court, the • 101: Vision, Mission, and Core Juvenile Justice/Delinquency Prevention Values Commission or Probation Committee, probation • 102: Role of Camp System staff, school personnel and other agencies that are ☒ ☐ ☐ • 908: Medical Services involved in juvenile facility programs; • 910: Mental Health Services • 911: Educational Services • 1005: CBO’s • 1006: Volunteers 7255/LA County/Camp Paige/PRO 23-24 - 9 - J453 JUV PRO- TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS (c) responsibilities of all employees; Policy Sections are as follows: • 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 Policy Section 2104: Professional employees; 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, and Partner Agencies Handbook contract employees, school, mental/behavioral ☒ ☐ ☐ health and medical staff, program providers and The facility provided updated signoffs for volunteers; non-sworn staff since the last inspection. (f) maintenance of record-keeping, statistics and Policy Sections 701: Case Planning and communication system to ensure: ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedures Introduction and Section 702: General Duties and Responsibilities (1) efficient operation of the juvenile facility; Policy Sections 701: Case Planning and ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedures Introduction and Section 702: General Duties and Responsibilities (2) legal and proper care of youth; Policy Section 701: Case Planning and ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedures Introduction (3) maintenance of individual youth's records; Policy Sections 701: Case Planning and ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedures Introduction and Section 702: General Duties and Responsibilities (4) supply of information to the juvenile court and Policy Sections 701: Case Planning and those authorized by the court or by the law; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedures Introduction and Section 702: General Duties and Responsibilities (5) release of information regarding youth. Policy Sections 701: Case Planning and ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedures Introduction and Section 702: General Duties and Responsibilities (g) ethical responsibilities; ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy Section 2130: Employee Honesty (h) trauma-informed approaches; Policy Section 518: Trauma-Informed ☒ ☐ ☐ Approaches (i) culturally responsive approaches; Policy Section 519: Culturally Responsive ☒ ☐ ☐ Approaches (j) gender responsive approaches; Policy Section 517: Promoting Dignity for ☒ ☐ ☐ Female Youth Housed in RTSB (k) a non-discrimination provision that provides that all Policy Section 2110: Non-Discrimination youth within the facility shall have fair and equal Policy access to all available services, placement, care, treatment, and benefits, and provides that no person shall be subject to discrimination or harassment on the basis of actual or perceived race, ethnic group ☒ ☐ ☐ identification, ancestry, national origin, immigration status, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, mental or physical disability, or HIV status, including restrictive housing or classification decisions based solely on any of the above-mentioned categories; 7255/LA County/Camp Paige/PRO 23-24 - 10 - J453 JUV PRO- TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS (l) storage and maintenance requirements for any Policy Section 1922: Weapons and chemical agents related security devices, and Ammunition weapons and ammunition, where applicable; ☒ ☐ ☐ Weapons and ammunition are not allowed into any facility. (m) establishment of procedures for collection of Medi- Policy Section 706: Case Plan Activities Cal eligibility information and enrollment of eligible youth; and, Medi-Cal referrals are made during the ☒ ☐ ☐ transition planning period for those youth who need medical care. Case Managers provide the family with referral information. (n) establishment of a policy that prohibits all forms of Policy Section 1600: Prison Rape sexual abuse, sexual assault and sexual Elimination Act harassment. The policy shall include an approach to preventing, detecting and responding to such ☒ ☐ ☐ PREA is a mandatory training course for all conduct and any retaliation for reporting such staff. conduct, as well as a provision for reporting such conduct by youth, staff or a third party. 1325 FIRE SAFETY PLAN Policy Section 1910: Fire Prevention and The facility administrator shall consult with the local fire Suppression department having jurisdiction over the facility, or with the State Fire Marshal, in developing a plan for fire safety Each facility has a specific building ☒ ☐ ☐ which shall include, but not be limited to: emergency plan that includes all emergency preparedness measures, including fire suppression. This plan is signed off by a local fire official. a) a fire prevention plan to be included as part of the Policy Section 1910: Fire Prevention and manual of policy and procedures; ☒ ☐ ☐ Suppression b) monthly fire and life safety inspections by facility Policy Section 1910: Fire Prevention and staff with two- year retention of the inspection Suppression record; ☒ ☐ ☐ All monthly fire and life safety inspections have been completed as required. January 2022-August 2023. c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health Policy Section 1910: Fire Prevention and and Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b); Suppression ☒ ☐ ☐ See 1322 above. d) an evacuation plan; Policy Section 1910: Fire Prevention and Suppression ☒ ☐ ☐ The evacuation plan is provided as part of the building emergency plan. Facility maps were noted to be posted around the facility and in the living units. e) documented fire drills not less than quarterly; Policy Section 1910: Fire Prevention and Suppression ☒ ☐ ☐ Fire Drills have been completed quarterly. 7255/LA County/Camp Paige/PRO 23-24 - 11 - J453 JUV PRO- TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS f) a written plan for the emergency housing of youth in Residential Treatment Services Bureau the case of fire; and, (RTSB) Manual-1917: Emergency Evacuation The agency BEP and policy note that youth ☒ ☐ ☐ will be evacuated to the juvenile halls and /or other camps. The agency has updated this information and sent it out to all staff. The direction identifies Los Padrinos and RTSB camps depending on the location of the fire event. g) development of a fire suppression pre-plan In The Building Emergency Plan was cooperation with the local fire department. ☒ ☐ ☐ completed on January 9, 2023, by Director Jose Villar and Captain Eric Arellano. 1326 SECURITY REVIEW Director Villar completed the security review on February 23, 2022, and again on August Each facility administrator shall develop policies and 10, 2023. Both were detailed reviews. procedures to annually review, evaluate, and document ☒ ☐ ☐ security of the facility. The review and evaluation shall include internal and external security, including, but not limited to, key control, equipment, and staff training. 1327 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES Policy Section 1902: Emergency Drills The facility administrator shall develop facility-specific ☒ ☐ ☐ policies and procedures for emergencies that shall include, but not be limited to: (a) escape, disturbances, and the taking of hostages; Policy Sections: 1907: Escapes ☒ ☐ ☐ 1909: Major Disturbances 1914: Hostages (b) civil disturbance, active shooter and terrorist attack; Policy Sections: 1908: Outside Intruder 1915: Active Shooter ☒ ☐ ☐ 1916: Terrorist Attack 1918: Major Emergency including Civil Disturbance (c) fire and natural disasters; Policy Sections: 1910: Fire Prevention and Suppression ☒ ☐ ☐ 1913: Earthquake (d) periodic testing of emergency equipment; Policy Sections: 1921: Testing of Equipment ☒ ☐ ☐ Monthly and “as-needed” testing is completed with Los Angeles County Internal Services Department (ISD) and Management Services Bureau (MSB). (e) emergency evacuation of the facility; and Policy Sections: ☒ ☐ ☐ 1917: Emergency Evacuation 7255/LA County/Camp Paige/PRO 23-24 - 12 - J453 JUV PRO- TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS (f) a program to provide all youth supervision staff with Policy Sections: an annual review of emergency procedures. 1903: Staff Roles and Responsibilities Probation staff, all partner agencies, and ☒ ☐ ☐ collateral staff have completed the annual signoff of the building emergency plan. Signoffs were completed in July and August 2023. 1328 SAFETY CHECKS Policy Sections: 1313: Safety Checks The facility administrator shall develop and implement Safety checks from August 20, 2023, to policy and procedures that provide for direct visual September 3, 2023, were reviewed for each observation of youth at a minimum of every 15 minutes, stage for all shifts. Overall, checks were at random or varied intervals during hours when youth completed according to regulatory are asleep or when youth are in their rooms, confined in requirements and within policy. Supervisor holding cells or confined to their bed in a dormitory. rounds were noted, and technical assistance Supervision is not replaced, but may be supplemented ☒ ☐ ☐ was provided to ensure discrepancies were by, an audio/visual electronic surveillance system noted and addressed on the check sheets. designed to detect overt, aggressive or assaultive behavior and to summon aid in emergencies. All safety BSCC Coordinators conduct ongoing checks shall be documented with the actual time the reviews to ensure quality documentation. A check is completed. suggestion was made for the facility manager to make periodic random QA reviews for random and varied checks to ensure ongoing consistency between staff. 1329 SUICIDE PREVENTION PLAN Policy Section 1201: Suicide Prevention Plan The facility administrator, in collaboration with the healthcare and behavioral/mental health administrators, shall plan and implement written policies and procedures which delineate a Suicide Prevention Plan. ☒ ☐ ☐ The plan shall consider the needs of youth experiencing past or current trauma. Suicide prevention responses shall be respectful and in the least invasive manner consistent with the level of suicide risk. The plan shall include the following elements: (a) Suicide prevention training as required in Policy Section 1203: Suicide Prevention Section 1322, Youth Supervision Staff Policy for Juvenile Facilities and Policy Orientation, and Training and the Juvenile ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 2104: Professional Development Corrections Officer Core Course. and Training (b) Screening, Identification Assessment and Policy Section 1203: Suicide Prevention Precautionary Protocols Policy for Juvenile Facilities (1) All youth shall be screened for risk of suicide at intake and as needed during ☒ ☐ ☐ Youth are screened for suicide risk as part of detention. the admission process as well as throughout their stay. 7255/LA County/Camp Paige/PRO 23-24 - 13 - J453 JUV PRO- TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS (2) All youth supervision staff who perform Policy Section 1203: Suicide intake processes shall be trained in Prevention Policy for Juvenile Facilities screening youth for risk of suicide. ☒ ☐ ☐ Staff tasked with screening youth have been trained specifically in screening for risk of suicide. (3) All youth who have been identified during Policy Section 1203: Suicide Prevention the intake screening process to be at risk of Policy for Juvenile Facilities ☒ ☐ ☐ suicide shall be referred to behavioral/mental health staff for a suicide risk assessment. (4) Precautionary protocols shall be developed Policy Section 1203: Suicide Prevention to ensure the youth’s safety pending the Policy for Juvenile Facilities behavioral/mental health assessment. If a youth needs to be kept safe, they would be placed on a level and a special watch ☒ ☐ ☐ status until cleared by mental health. Documentation provided included information on youth placed on Level 2 and Level 3 in the past; however, no youth are currently on a level status. (c) Referral process to behavioral/mental health Policy Section 1203: Suicide Prevention staff for assessment and/or services. Policy for Juvenile Facilities ☒ ☐ ☐ Youth are referred either directly or by referral for service. Youth are also seen as a matter of practice. (d) Procedures for monitoring of youth identified at Policy Section 1202: Enhanced Specialized risk for suicide. 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 intensive staff supervision to keep them safe. Camp Paige alert log was provided for August 2023 and September 2023, but also contained all previous alert logs. Staff are required to review the alert log daily. (e) Safety Interventions Policy Section 1202: Enhanced and (1) Procedures to address intervention Specialized Supervision Requirements of protocols for youth identified at risk for ☒ ☐ ☐ Youth in Juvenile Facilities suicide which may include, but are not limited to: 7255/LA County/Camp Paige/PRO 23-24 - 14 - J453 JUV PRO- TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS A. Housing consideration Policy Section 1202: Enhanced and Specialized Supervision Requirements of Youth in Juvenile Facilities As necessary and appropriate, the Specialized Supervision Plan directs staff on ☒ ☐ ☐ housing considerations for youth. Youth may remain in the facility even if placed on a precautionary watch. If their safety cannot be maintained, a youth may be transported to the HOPE Center at Camp Rockey or, in some cases, may even be returned to JH, depending on the circumstances. B. Treatment strategies including Policy Section 1203: Suicide Prevention trauma-informed approaches Policy for Juvenile Facilities Youth status is considered and discussed on an ongoing basis. Multi-Disciplinary Teams ☒ ☐ ☐ (MDT) are called as needed if formal review is needed. Treatment strategies are discussed and determined for and with the youth, facility partners/collaborative partners, and the youth’s parent/guardian. (2) Procedures to instruct youth supervision Policy Section 1202: Enhanced and staff how to respond to youth who exhibit Specialized Supervision Requirements of suicidal behaviors. Youth in Juvenile Facilities and Policy Section 1203: Suicide Prevention Policy for ☒ ☐ ☐ Juvenile Facilities to 1200-48, Suicide Attempt Procedures Staff are trained in suicide behavior and intervention annually. (f) Communication Policy Section 1203: Suicide Prevention (1) The intake process shall include Policy for Juvenile Facilities communication with the arresting officer and family guardians regarding the youth’s As part of the intake and admission process, past or present suicidal ideations, behaviors facility staff call the youth’s parents to rule or attempts. ☒ ☐ ☐ out any self-harm behavior. Conversations are also held with the sending facility as well as the transportation officers to determine if there is any mention of self-harm or any other issues to be concerned over. (2) Procedures for clear and current Policy Section 1203: Suicide information sharing about youth at risk for Prevention Policy for Juvenile Facilities suicide with youth supervision, healthcare, (Policy) Request for Mental Health and behavioral/mental health staff. Consultation. ☒ ☐ ☐ If any collaborative partner (JCHS, or LACOE) or a CBO becomes aware of a youth’s desire to harm themself, information should be shared with Probation. 7255/LA County/Camp Paige/PRO 23-24 - 15 - J453 JUV PRO- TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS (g) Debriefing of Critical Incidents Related to Policy Section 1203: Suicide Prevention Suicides or Attempts Policy for Juvenile Facilities (1) Process for administrative review of the ☒ ☐ ☐ circumstances and responses proceeding, during and after the critical incident. (2) Process for a debriefing event with affected Policy Section 1203: Suicide Prevention staff. Policy for Juvenile Facilities ☒ ☐ ☐ Critical Stress Briefing (3) Process for a debriefing event with affected Policy Section 1203: Suicide Prevention youth. Policy for Juvenile Facilities ☒ ☐ ☐ Critical Stress Briefing (h) Documentation Policy Section 1203: Suicide Prevention (1) Documentation processes shall be Policy for Juvenile Facilities developed to ensure compliance with this ☒ ☐ ☐ regulation A formal report is provided to the Bureau Chief regarding the incident. Youth identified at risk for suicide shall not be denied Policy Section 1202: Enhanced and the opportunity to participate in facility programs, Specialized Supervision Requirements for services and activities which are available to other non- Youths in Juvenile Facilities suicidal youth, unless deemed necessary for the safety ☒ ☐ ☐ of the youth or security of the facility. Any deprivation of programs, services or activities for youth at risk of suicide shall be documented and approved by the facility manager. 1340 REPORTING OF LEGAL ACTIONS Policy Section 203: Duty Statements, RTSB Each facility shall submit to the Board a letter of Management notification on each legal action, pertaining to conditions ☒ ☐ ☐ of confinement, filed against persons or legal entities Any notification of legal action will be sent responsible for juvenile facility operation. directly to the Board to the attention of Chair Linda Penner. 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) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the A memo was received from Director Jose health administrator and the behavioral/mental Villar noting that the facility has had no health director, shall develop written policies and incidents to report. procedures in the event of the death of a youth ☒ ☐ ☐ while detained, which include notifications to The remainder marked yes for policy cite. necessary parties, which may include the Juvenile Court, the parent, guardian or person standing in loco parentis and the youth’s attorney of record. 7255/LA County/Camp Paige/PRO 23-24 - 16 - J453 JUV PRO- TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS (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 the Policy Section 1919: Deaths at Camp Board a copy of the report submitted to the Attorney Facilities 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 from Policy Section 1919: Deaths at Camp the administrator, the Board may within 30 calendar Facilities 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 received from Director Jose ☒ ☐ ☐ parties, which may include the Juvenile Court, the Villar noting that the facility has had no parent, guardian or person standing in loco parentis incidents to report. and the youth’s attorney of record in the case of a serious illness or injury of a youth. 1342 POPULATION ACCOUNTING Policy Section 203: Duty Statements, RTSB Each juvenile facility shall submit required population Management and profile survey reports to the Board within 10 working days after the end of each reporting period, in The facility Director is responsible for a format to be provided by the Board. ☒ ☐ ☐ ensuring all reports are completed as required. Population Reports have been provided quarterly and entered into the JDPS timely. 1343 JUVENILE FACILITY CAPACITY Policy Section 203: Duty Statements, RTSB When the number of youth detained in a living unit of a Management juvenile facility exceeds its rated capacity for more than ☒ ☐ ☐ fifteen (15) calendar days in a month, the facility The facility has not exceeded the rated administrator shall provide a crowding report to the capacity this cycle. Board in a format provided by the Board. 7255/LA County/Camp Paige/PRO 23-24 - 17 - J453 JUV PRO- TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS 1350 ADMITTANCE PROCEDURES Policy Section 502: Orientation Process The facility administrator shall develop and implement and Handbook written policies and procedures for admittance of youth that emphasize respectful and humane engagement with youth, and reflect that the admission process may Six (6) files were reviewed for inspection. All ☒ ☐ ☐ be traumatic to youth who may have already contained proof of practice for all areas experienced trauma. Policies shall be trauma-informed, required by 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 Handbook of admittance in accordance with the provisions ☒ ☐ ☐ of Welfare and Institution Code Section 627; Documentation reviewed indicated that all youth received the opportunity to call home upon arrival. (2) Offer of a shower; Policy Section 502: Orientation Process and Handbook ☒ ☐ ☐ Documentation reviewed indicated all youth were offered a shower upon entry. Most refused. (3) Documented secure storage of personal Policy Section 502: Orientation Process and belongings; Handbook ☒ ☐ ☐ Youth do not bring their personal belongings with them to the camps. Parents are notified that their child’s belongings are available for pick up at the Juvenile Hall. Offer of food upon arrival; Policy Section 502: Orientation Process and Handbook ☒ ☐ ☐ Documentation reviewed noting all youth were found to have been offered food upon arrival to the camp. (4) Screening for physical and behavioral health Policy Section 402: Assessment and and safety issues, intellectual or developmental Classification disabilities; Medical and mental health staff screen and clear all youth prior to transfer to the camp ☒ ☐ ☐ from the JH. Upon arrival, a medical and mental health assessment is completed by Probation staff. Camp medical and mental health staff conduct additional assessments with the youth. (5) Screening for physical and developmental Policy Section 402: Assessment and disabilities in accordance with Sections 1329, Classification 1418, and 1430 of these regulations; ☒ ☐ ☐ Youth are screened for medical issues and for developmental disabilities at every contact when entering the facility. 7255/LA County/Camp Paige/PRO 23-24 - 18 - J453 JUV PRO- TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS Contact with Regional Center for the Developmentally Policy Section 502: Orientation Process and Disabled for youth that are suspected of or identified Handbook as having a developmental disability, pursuant to Section 1418; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ If a youth is developmentally delayed, the case manager will coordinate with the Regional Center Case Manager to ensure all services are provided. Procedures consistent with Section 1352.5. Policy Section 403: Juvenile Supervision of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning, and Intersex Youth in an ☒ ☐ ☐ Institutional Setting juvenile hall administrators shall establish written N/A criteria for detention that considers the least restrictive ☐ ☐ ☒ environment. (b) juvenile camps and post-dispositional programs in Policy Section 502: Orientation Process and juvenile halls shall develop policies and Handbook procedures that advise the youth of the estimated ☒ ☐ ☐ length of stay, inform them of program guidelines All admission packets had a notification of and provide written screening criteria for inclusion estimated release included in the packet. and exclusion from the program. (c) juvenile halls shall develop policies and N/A procedures 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 The facility administrator shall develop and implement Risk of Sexual Abuse written policies and procedures to reduce the risk of sexual abuse by or upon youth. The policy shall require ☒ ☐ ☐ Six (6) screening assessments were facility staff to assess each youth within 72 hours of provided for our review. All PREA admission based on the following information: assessments were found to be timely, completed as required, and compliant with regulations. (a) Prior sexual victimization or abusiveness; Policy Section 402: Assessment and Classification and 503: Screening for the ☒ ☐ ☐ Risk of Sexual Abuse (b) Gender nonconforming appearance or manner; Policy Section 402: Assessment and or identification as lesbian, gay or bisexual, Classification and 503: Screening for the transgender, queer or intersex, and whether the Risk of Sexual Abuse ☒ ☐ ☐ youth may, therefore, be vulnerable to sexual abuse; (c) Current charges and offense history; Policy Section 402: Assessment and Classification and 503: Screening for the ☒ ☐ ☐ Risk of Sexual Abuse (d) Age Policy Section 402: Assessment and Classification and 503: Screening for the ☒ ☐ ☐ Risk of Sexual Abuse 7255/LA County/Camp Paige/PRO 23-24 - 19 - J453 JUV PRO- TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS (e) Level of emotional and cognitive development; Policy Section 402: Assessment and Classification and 503: Screening for the ☒ ☐ ☐ Risk of Sexual Abuse (f) Physical size and stature; Policy Section 402: Assessment and Classification and 503: Screening for the ☒ ☐ ☐ Risk of Sexual Abuse (g) Mental illness or mental disabilities; Policy Section 402: Assessment and Classification and 503: Screening for the ☒ ☐ ☐ Risk of Sexual Abuse (h) Intellectual or developmental disabilities; Policy Section 402: Assessment and Classification and 503: Screening for the ☒ ☐ ☐ Risk of Sexual Abuse (i) Physical disabilities; Policy Section 402: Assessment and Classification and 503: Screening for the ☒ ☐ ☐ Risk of Sexual Abuse (j) The youth’s perception of vulnerability; and, Policy Section 402: Assessment and Classification and 503: Screening for the ☒ ☐ ☐ Risk of Sexual Abuse (k) Any other specific information about the Policy Section 402: Assessment and individual youth that may indicate heightened Classification and 503: Screening for the needs for supervision, additional safety ☒ ☐ ☐ Risk of Sexual Abuse precautions, or separation 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. 7255/LA County/Camp Paige/PRO 23-24 - 20 - J453 JUV PRO- TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS 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 The initial screening is completed on a paper is not exploited to the youth’s detriment by staff or other copy and later input into the PEMERS youth. system by those staff with access to the system, which may be someone other than the staff who conducted the assessment. PEMERS is an electronic medical record system and is the application where this process is securely documented. ☒ ☐ ☐ We found that not all staff who conduct assessments have access to PEMERS. At a minimum, staff who conduct assessments should have access to enter the information to ensure accuracy, security, and confidentiality. Any hard copy documentation related to PREA or any other sensitive information is kept in a confidential, locked, and secure file cabinet only accessible in an administrative area and by key. 1351 RELEASE PROCEDURES Policy Section 809: Release Procedures The facility administrator shall develop and implement ☒ ☐ ☐ written policies and procedures for release of youth Six (6) release packets were provided for from custody which provide for: review. (a) verification of identity/release papers; Policy Section 809: Release Procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ (b) return of personal clothing and valuables; Policy Section 809: Release Procedures All youth’s personal property remains at the ☒ ☐ ☐ JH for pick up by the parent. They arrive at the camp with only their letters and personal belongings from their Sylmar unit(s). Parents bring clothing for their children to go home in. (c) notification to the youth's parents or guardian; Policy Section 809: Release Procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ Parents are notified at the MDT by the PO, the facility, or the youth. (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; ☒ ☐ ☐ Notifications are generally completed at the and, MDT meeting. Staff will see the youth, if able, before actual release. (e) notification of school staff; Policy Section 809: Release Procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ Notifications are generally completed at the MDT meeting. Staff will see the youth, if able, before actual release. 7255/LA County/Camp Paige/PRO 23-24 - 21 - J453 JUV PRO- TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS (f) notification of facility mental health personnel. Policy Section 809: Release Procedures All release packets reviewed noted the date ☒ ☐ ☐ and time of the notice to medical. If a youth needs to see mental health, they see them at this same time. 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 ☒ ☐ ☐ services including, but not limited to, medical and All releases were consistent with this section. behavioral health, education, probation supervision and community-based services. The facility administrator shall develop and implement Policy Section 1802: Private Appointments written policies and procedures for the furlough of youth ☒ ☐ ☐ from custody. 1352 CLASSIFICATION Policy Section 402: Assessment and The facility administrator shall develop and implement Classification Policy written policies and procedures on the classification of ☒ ☐ ☐ youth for the purpose of determining housing placement Six (6) classification documents were in the facility. provided for review. Such procedures shall: (a) provide for the safety of the youth, other youth, Policy Section 402: Assessment and facility staff, and the public by placing youth in the Classification Policy appropriate, least restrictive housing and program settings. Housing assignments shall consider the Officers at camp headquarters provide youth need for single, double or dormitory assignment or ☒ ☐ ☐ with an 18-point assessment to determine location within the dormitory; camp assignment and classification. Classification factors are considered, and youth are classified to one of three (3) camps or a treatment-based facility. (b) consider facility populations and physical design of Policy Section 402: Assessment and the facility; Classification Policy ☒ ☐ ☐ See (a) (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, Youth are assigned to a camp by legal status, public safety considerations, headquarters, which conducts an medical/mental health considerations, gender and ☒ ☐ ☐ assessment prior to assigning them to the gender identity of the youth; camp. Upon arrival, youth are assigned a bunk; classification is based on individual factors to determine where youth are placed for sleeping/supervision. Youth are generally assigned based on their level or stage. (d) provide for periodic classification reviews, including Policy Section 402: Assessment and provisions that consider the level of supervision and Classification Policy the youth's behavior while in custody; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ Staff meet with the youth weekly as part of the requirements under 1355 to conduct case management to discuss the youths’ goals and status. 7255/LA County/Camp Paige/PRO 23-24 - 22 - J453 JUV PRO- TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS (e) provide that facility staff shall not separate youth Policy Section 402: Assessment and from the general population or assign youth to a Classification Policy single occupancy room based solely on the youth's actual or perceived race, ethnic group identification, The camp has no single occupancy rooms, ancestry, national origin, color, religion, gender, and there has been no incident in which sexual orientation, gender identity, gender ☒ ☐ ☐ youth have been transferred to the HOPE expression, mental or physical disability, or HIV Center under these circumstances. 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 The facility administrator shall develop written policies Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and procedures ensuring respectful and equitable Questioning, and Intersex Youth in an treatment of transgender and intersex youth. The Institutional Setting policies shall provide that: ☒ ☐ ☐ There was no transgender youth in the facility to interview at the time of inspection. There have been no transgender or intersex youth committed to Camp Paige. Marked yes for policy cites (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 Questioning, and Intersex Youth in an the youth’s legal name. Facilities may prohibit the Institutional Setting use of gang or slang names or names that ☒ ☐ ☐ otherwise compromise facility operations as determined by the facility manager or designee, and shall document any decision made on this basis. (b) Facility staff shall permit youth to dress and present Policy Section 403: Juvenile Supervision of themselves in a manner consistent with their Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, gender identity, and shall provide youth with the ☒ ☐ ☐ Questioning, and Intersex Youth in an institution’s clothing and undergarments consistent Institutional Setting with their gender identity. (c) Facility staff shall house youth in the unit or room Policy Section 403: Juvenile Supervision of that best meets their individual needs, and Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, promotes their safety and well-being. Staff may not Questioning, and Intersex Youth in an automatically house youth according to their Institutional Setting external anatomy, and shall document the reasons for any decision to house youth in a unit that does ☒ ☐ ☐ not match their gender identity. In making a housing decision, staff shall consider the youth’s preferences, as well as any recommendations from the youth’s health or behavioral health provider. 7255/LA County/Camp Paige/PRO 23-24 - 23 - J453 JUV PRO- TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS (d) Facility administrators shall ensure that Policy Section 403: Juvenile Supervision of transgender and intersex youth have access to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, medical and behavioral health providers qualified to ☒ ☐ ☐ Questioning, and Intersex Youth in an provide care and treatment to transgender and Institutional Setting intersex youth. (e) Consistent with the facility’s reasonable and Policy Section 403: Juvenile Supervision of necessary security considerations and physical Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, plant, facility staff shall make every effort to ensure Questioning, and Intersex Youth in an ☒ ☐ ☐ the safety and privacy of transgender and intersex Institutional Setting youth when the 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 an respect the youth’s preference regarding the gender of Institutional Setting the staff member who conducts any search of the youth. 1353 ORIENTATION Policy Section 502: Orientation Process and The facility administrator shall develop and implement Handbook written policies and procedures to orient a youth prior to placement in a living area. Both written and verbal Six (6) orientation packets were provided for information shall be provided and supplemented with review. All packets reviewed were found to ☒ ☐ ☐ video orientation if feasible. Provision shall be made to be consistently prepared. All youth stated provide accessible orientation information to all they had been orientated upon arrival. detained youth including those with disabilities, limited literacy, or English language learners. Orientation shall include information that addresses: (a) facility rules including contraband and searches Policy Section 502: Orientation Process and 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 Policy Section 502: Orientation Process and facility’s policy prohibiting sexual abuse and sexual Handbook ☒ ☐ ☐ harassment 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 Handbook free of retaliation for reporting a grievance, and the ☒ ☐ ☐ name of the person or position designated to resolve the issue (f) access to legal services and information on the Policy Section 502: Orientation Process and ☒ ☐ ☐ court 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 (i) housing assignments; Policy Section 502: Orientation Process and ☒ ☐ ☐ Handbook 7255/LA County/Camp Paige/PRO 23-24 - 24 - J453 JUV PRO- TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS (j) opportunity for personal hygiene and daily showers Policy Section 502: Orientation Process and ☒ ☐ ☐ including the availability of personal care items Handbook (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. (n) immigration legal services; Policy Section 502: Orientation Process and ☒ ☐ ☐ Handbook (o) emergencies including evacuation procedures; Policy Section 502: Orientation Process ☒ ☐ ☐ Handbook (p) non-discrimination policy and the right to be free Policy Section 502: Orientation Process from physical, verbal or sexual abuse and ☒ ☐ ☐ Handbook harassment by 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 Handbook that at a minimum includes answers to frequently asked questions and provides contact information As part of orientation, a phone call is made ☒ ☐ ☐ for the facility, medical, school and mental health; to the parent or guardian of the youth to and, provide contact information and information on the camp. (t) a process by which youth may request access to Policy Section 502: Orientation Process Title 15 Minimum Standards for Juvenile Facilities. Handbook ☒ ☐ ☐ A copy of Title 15 is kept in the youth’s library in the cottages, or staff have a copy upon request. 1354 SEPARATION Policy Sections: The facility administrator shall develop and implement 514: Separation written policies and procedures that address: 515: Room Confinement 1113: Self Separation 1400: The Healing Opportunities and Positive Engagement (HOPE) Center One (1) incident of self-separation was ☒ ☐ ☐ provided for review. According to documentation, the youth needed to clear his head. The youth self-separated for just over an hour and returned to the group and regular programming. 7255/LA County/Camp Paige/PRO 23-24 - 25 - J453 JUV PRO- TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS (a) separation of youth for reasons that include, but are Policy Sections 514: Separation and Policy not be limited to, medical and mental health Section 1400: The Healing Opportunities ☒ ☐ ☐ conditions, assaultive behavior, disciplinary and Positive Engagement (HOPE) Center consequences and 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 Policy Sections 514: Separation and Policy privileges available at the facility, except when Section 1400: The Healing Opportunities necessary to accomplish the objective of ☒ ☐ ☐ and Positive Engagement (HOPE) Center separation. (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 (e) when separation results in room confinement, the Policy Sections 514: Separation and Policy separation shall occur in accordance with Welfare Section 1400: The Healing Opportunities ☒ ☐ ☐ and Institutions Code Section 208.3 and and Positive Engagement (HOPE) Center Section1354.5 of these regulations. (f) policies and procedures shall ensure a daily review 514: Separation of separated youth to determine if separation ☒ ☐ ☐ remains necessary. 1354.5 ROOM CONFINEMENT Policy Section 515: Room Confinement and The facility administrator shall develop and implement Section and Policy Section 1400: The written policies and procedures addressing the Healing Opportunities and Positive confinement of youth in their room that are consistent Engagement (HOPE) Center with Welfare and Institutions Code Section 208.3. The placement of a youth in room confinement shall be ☐ ☐ ☒ Room confinement is not used at Camp accomplished in accordance with the following Paige. Any youth in need of room guidelines: confinement are transported to Camp Rockey. Camp Rockey is responsible for all appropriate documentation. Policy cited for compliance purposes. (1) Room confinement shall not be used before Policy Section 515: Room Confinement and other, less restrictive, options have been Policy Section 1400: The Healing attempted and exhausted, unless attempting ☐ ☐ ☒ Opportunities and Positive Engagement those options poses a threat to the safety or (HOPE) Center security of any youth or staff. (2) Room confinement shall not be used for the Policy Section 515: Room Confinement and purposes of punishment, coercion, Policy Section 1400: The Healing ☐ ☐ ☒ convenience, or retaliation by staff. Opportunities and Positive Engagement (HOPE) Center (3) Room confinement shall not be used to the Policy Section 515: Room Confinement and extent that it compromises the mental and Policy Section 1400: The Healing ☐ ☐ ☒ physical health of the youth. Opportunities and Positive Engagement (HOPE) Center (a) A youth may be held up to four hours in room Policy Section 1400: The Healing confinement. After the youth has been held in room Opportunities and Positive Engagement ☐ ☐ ☒ confinement for a period of four hours, staff shall do (HOPE) Center one or more of the following: (1) Return the youth to general population. Policy Section 1400: The Healing ☐ ☐ ☒ Opportunities and Positive Engagement (HOPE) Center 7255/LA County/Camp Paige/PRO 23-24 - 26 - J453 JUV PRO- TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS (2) Consult with mental health or medical staff. Policy Section 1400: The Healing ☐ ☐ ☒ Opportunities and Positive Engagement (HOPE) Center (3) Develop an individualized plan that includes the Policy Section 1400: The Healing goals and objectives to be met in order to ☐ ☐ ☒ Opportunities and Positive Engagement reintegrate 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 ☐ ☐ ☒ (HOPE) Center (A) Document the reasons for room Policy Section 1400: The Healing confinement and the basis for the Opportunities and Positive Engagement extension, the date and time the youth was (HOPE) Center ☐ ☐ ☒ first placed in room confinement, and when he or she is eventually released from room confinement. (B) Develop an individualized plan that Policy Section 1400: The Healing includes the goals and objectives to be met Opportunities and Positive Engagement ☐ ☐ ☒ in order to integrate the youth to general (HOPE) Center population. (C) Obtain documented authorization by the Policy Section 1400: The Healing facility superintendent or his or her Opportunities and Positive Engagement ☐ ☐ ☒ designee 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 Policy Section 1400: The Healing youth in juvenile facilities and does not apply to ☐ ☐ ☒ Opportunities and Positive Engagement normal sleeping hours. (HOPE) Center (6) This section does not apply to youth or wards Policy Section 515: Room Confinement and in 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 Policy Section 1400: The Healing additional 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 Policy Section 1400: The Healing requires a significant departure from normal Opportunities and Positive Engagement institutional operations, including a natural (HOPE) Center disaster or facility-wide threat that poses an ☐ ☐ ☒ imminent and substantial risk of harm to multiple staff or youth. This exception shall apply for the shortest amount of time needed to address this imminent and substantial risk of harm. 7255/LA County/Camp Paige/PRO 23-24 - 27 - J453 JUV PRO- TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS (9) This section does not apply when a youth is Policy Section 515: Room Confinement and placed in a locked cell or sleeping room to treat Policy Section 1400: The Healing and protect against the spread of a Opportunities and Positive Engagement communicable disease for the shortest amount (HOPE) Center of time required to reduce the risk of infection, with the written approval of a licensed physician or nurse practitioner, when the youth is not ☐ ☐ ☒ required to be in an infirmary for an illness. Additionally, this section does not apply when a youth is placed in a locked cell or sleeping room for required extended care after medical treatment with the written approval of a licensed physician or nurse practitioner, when the youth is not required to be in an infirmary for illness. 1355 INSTITUTIONAL ASSESSMENT AND PLAN 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. Six (6) youth files were reviewed to inspect for the assessment, case plan, periodic ☒ ☐ ☐ review, and transition plan. LA County has a detailed MDT process. The information received during this process is invaluable for all camp partners to work with the youth effectively. (a) Assessment: Policy Section 402: Assessment and The assessment is based on information collected Classification and Policy Section 703: The during the admission process with periodic review, MDT Process which includes the youth's risk factors, needs and strengths including, but not limited to, identification The assessment is initiated by the Camp of substance abuse history, educational, Assessment Unit prior to arrival. Staff vocational, counseling, behavioral health, complete a 22-point assessment to consideration of known history of trauma, and ☒ ☐ ☐ determine the camp that fits youth based on family strengths and needs. their needs. Upon arrival at the camp, the youth is scheduled for the MDT in which all partners are included, and any additional needs are identified and included. . (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 All youth participate in the MDT process within 40 days of admission. within 10 days. (2) The institutional plan shall include, but not be Policy Section 705: Ongoing Case limited to, written documentation that provides: ☒ ☐ ☐ Management Activities 7255/LA County/Camp Paige/PRO 23-24 - 28 - J453 JUV PRO- TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS (A) objectives and time frame for the resolution Policy Section 705: Ongoing Case of problems identified in the assessment; Management Activities Youth are included in this process, as are ☒ ☐ ☐ their parents if available. Their program is determined by court orders, youth's needs, and other factors. (B) a plan for meeting the objectives that Policy Section 705: Ongoing Case includes a description of program resources Management Activities needed and individuals responsible for ☒ ☐ ☐ assuring that the plan is implemented; See A (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; ☐ ☒ ☐ The facility self-identified that their case notes did consistently address the areas required by regulation. (4) a transition plan, the contents of which shall be Policy Section 706: Case Plan Activities- subject to existing resources, shall be Pre- Release developed for post dispositional youth in accordance with Section 1351; and, See 1351 ☒ ☐ ☐ Every youth receives a transition MDT prior to release to begin planning for their release and transition back into the community. These are well-documented and well- attended by facility partners. (5) in as much as possible and if appropriate, the Policy Section 705: Ongoing Case plan, including the transition plan, shall be Management Activities developed with input from the family, supportive ☒ ☐ ☐ adults, youth, and Regional Center for the Parents are always included in the MDT Developmentally Disabled. process. 1356 COUNSELING AND CASEWORK SERVICES Policy Section 705: Ongoing Case The facility administrator shall develop and implement Management Activities written policies and procedures ensuring the availability of appropriate counseling and casework services for all Each youth is assigned to a supervision staff youth. Policies and procedures shall ensure: identified as their inside PO. The inside PO ☒ ☐ ☐ works with youth daily and develops a closer relationship. They are responsible for their case management. There are also Mental Health Staff on site who are assigned to youth who assist them with mental health or other behavioral health needs. (a) youth will receive assistance with needs or Policy Section 705: Ongoing Case concerns that may arise; Management Activities ☒ ☐ ☐ (b) youth will receive assistance in requesting contact Policy Section 705: Ongoing Case with parents, other supportive adults, attorney, Management Activities ☒ ☐ ☐ clergy, probation officer, or other public official; and, 7255/LA County/Camp Paige/PRO 23-24 - 29 - J453 JUV PRO- TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS (c) youth will be provided access to available Policy Section 705: Ongoing Case resources to meet the youth’s needs. ☒ ☐ ☐ Management Activities 1357 USE OF FORCE Policy Section 1701: Introductions-Physical The facility administrator, In cooperation with the Interventions responsible physician, shall develop and implement written policies and procedures for the use of force, which may include chemical agents. Force shall never ☒ ☐ ☐ Five (5) Use of Force Incidents were be applied as punishment, discipline, retaliation or provided for review. 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 Sections 1701: Introductions-Physical reasonable and necessary, as defined in Section Interventions 1703: Objectively Reasonable 1302 to ensure the safety and security of youth, Determinations and 1705: Physical ☒ ☐ ☐ staff, others and the facility. Interventions (2) outline the force options available to staff Policy Sections 1704: Prevention and De- including both physical and non-physical options Escalation and Section 1705: Physical ☒ ☐ ☐ and define when those force options are Interventions: Force Options appropriate. (3) describe force options or techniques that are Policy Section 1705: Physical Interventions: expressly prohibited by the facility. Inappropriate/ Prohibited Uses of Force and ☒ ☐ ☐ Conduct (4) describe the requirements of staff to report any Policy Section 1705: Physical Interventions: inappropriate use of force, and to take Inappropriate/ Prohibited Uses of Force and affirmative action to immediately stop it. ☒ ☐ ☐ Conduct (5) define a standardized reporting format that Policy Section Post-Incident Physical includes time period and procedure for Intervention and Section 1708 Quality documenting and reporting the use of force, Assurance. including reporting requirements of management and line staff and procedures for At inspection, four of the five incidents did not reviewing and tracking use of force incidents by have debriefs completed as required by ☐ ☒ ☐ supervisory and or management staff, which regulation. include procedures for debriefing a particular incident with staff and/or youth for the purposes of training as well as mitigating the effects of trauma that may have been experienced by staff and /or the youth involved. (6) Include an administrative review and a system Policy Section 1708: Quality Assurance for investigating unreasonable use of force. ☒ ☐ ☐ Incident reports are being provided to the FIRST Team for review. (7) define the role, notification, and follow-up Policy Sections 1707: Post-Incident Physical procedures required after use of force incidents Intervention and Section 1709: Notifications ☒ ☐ ☐ for medical, mental health staff and parents or legal guardians. 7255/LA County/Camp Paige/PRO 23-24 - 30 - J453 JUV PRO- TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS (8) describe the limitations of use of force on 1703: Objectively Reasonable pregnant youth in accordance with Penal Code Determinations ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 6030(f) and Welfare and Institutions Code Section 222. The facility is an all-male facility. (b) Facilities that authorize chemical agents as a force OC spray is not used at the Camp or in any option shall include policies and procedures that: camp facility. All subsequent boxes are marked N/A. ☐ ☐ ☒ TA provided that despite OC not being used in the facility, as long as OC is used in the agency, all staff should be adequately trained. (1) identify who is approved to carry and/or utilize N/A chemical agents in the facility and the type, size ☐ ☐ ☒ and the approved method of deployment for those chemical agents. (2) mandate that chemical agents only be used N/A when there is an imminent threat to the youth’s safety or the safety of others and only when de- ☐ ☐ ☒ escalation efforts have been unsuccessful or are not reasonably possible. (3) outline the facility’s approved methods and N/A timelines for decontamination from chemical agents. This shall include that youth who have been exposed to chemical agents shall not be ☐ ☐ ☒ left unattended until that youth is fully decontaminated or is no longer suffering the effects of the chemical agent. (4) define the role, notification, and follow-up N/A procedures required after use of force incidents ☐ ☐ ☒ involving chemical agents for medical, mental health staff and parents or legal guardians. (5) provide for the documentation of each incident NA of use of chemical agents, including the reasons for which it was used, efforts to de- escalate prior to use, youth and staff involved, ☐ ☐ ☒ the date, time and location of use, decontamination procedures applied and identification of any injuries sustained as a result of such use. (c) Facilities shall develop policies and procedure Policy Section 1702: Training Requirements which require that agencies provide initial and ☒ ☐ ☐ regular training in use of force and chemical agents when appropriate that address: (1) known medical and behavioral health Policy Section 1702: Training Requirements conditions that would contraindicate certain ☒ ☐ ☐ types of force; (2) acceptable chemical agents and the methods NA ☒ ☐ ☐ of application. (3) signs or symptoms that should result in Policy Section 1702: Training immediate referral to medical or behavioral ☒ ☐ ☐ Requirements health. 7255/LA County/Camp Paige/PRO 23-24 - 31 - J453 JUV PRO- TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS (4) instruction on the Constitutional Limitations of Policy Sections 1701: Introduction-Physical ☒ ☐ ☐ Intervention and Section 1702: Training Use of Force. (5) physical training force options that may require Policy Section 1705: Physical Interventions the use of perishable skills. Physical interventions, physical restraints ☒ ☐ ☐ and defensive tactics. (6) timelines the facility uses to define regular Policy Section 1702: Training and Section training. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1705: Physical Interventions Initial training and Refresher Training 1358 USE OF PHYSICAL RESTRAINTS Policy Section 1706: Restraints The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Of the five incident reports reviewed, all responsible physician and mental health director, shall included the use of restraints to control the develop and implement written policies and procedures youth for the safety of others. for the use of restraint devices. Restraint devices include any devices which immobilize a youth's extremities The policy has recently been updated, and and/or prevent the youth from being ambulatory. Section 1358 has been combined with Section 1357. We suggest that the policy be reviewed with operations by subject matter ☒ ☐ ☐ experts from both RTSB and DSB bureaus to ensure that all areas are consistent and clear for staff. We encourage facility managers to provide ongoing, quarterly training to all staff so that they remain aware of the expectations of regulation, agency policy, and documentation to ensure that required documentation and procedures are compliant in the event that an incident occurs. 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 All of the incidents of restraint reviewed to restrain youth for movement or transportation within ☒ ☐ ☐ occurred for the purpose of the facility. Movement within the facility shall be governed movement/transport or to stop the youth from by Section 1358.5, Use of Restraint Devices for destroying property. Movement Within the Facility. 7255/LA County/Camp Paige/PRO 23-24 - 32 - J453 JUV PRO- TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS Youth shall be placed in restraints only with the approval Policy Section 1706: Restraints of the facility manager or designee. The facility manager No youth remained in restraints for longer may delegate authority to place a youth in restraints to a ☒ ☐ ☐ than one hour. 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 ☒ ☐ ☐ All youth were immediately seen by medical later than two hours from the time of placement. The staff. 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 Mental health referrals were completed for time of placement, to assess the need for mental health all youth. In some cases, mental health staff treatment. were on site and were able to address the issue immediately or soon after. In a few of ☒ ☐ ☐ the incidents, referral and consultation is used interchangeably. Staff have since been trained and understand the difference between the two interventions. A training memo has also been released to reiterate the information. Continuous direct visual supervision shall be conducted Policy Section 1706: Restraints to ensure that the restraints are properly employed, and A mechanical restraint log was completed for to ensure the safety and well-being of the youth. ☒ ☐ ☐ all youth who required one. 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 Policy Section 1706: Restraints ☒ ☐ ☐ 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 Policy Section 1706: Restraints ☒ ☐ ☐ immediate 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 7255/LA County/Camp Paige/PRO 23-24 - 33 - J453 JUV PRO- TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS 1358.5 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES FOR Policy Section 1814: The Use of Mechanical MOVEMENT AND TRANSPORTATION WITHIN THE Restraints for Movement and Transport 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 Policy Section 1814: The Use of Mechanical approved to utilize restraint devices and the Restraints for Movement and Transport ☒ ☐ ☐ required training. Within the Facility (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 ☒ ☐ ☐ There were five (5) incident reports submitted for our review. All were well documented. (c) an individual assessment of the need to apply Policy Section 1814: The Use of Mechanical restraints for movement or transportation that Restraints for Movement and Transport includes consideration of less restrictive Within the Facility alternatives, consideration of a youth’s known ☒ ☐ ☐ medical or mental health conditions, trauma The assessment was completed for each informed approaches, and a process for use of restraints reviewed. documentation and supervisor review and approval. (d) consideration of safety and security of the facility, Policy Section 1814: The Use of Mechanical with a clearly defined expectation that restraint Restraints for Movement and Transport ☒ ☐ ☐ devices shall not be used for the purposes of Within the Facility discipline or retaliation. (e) the use of restraints on pregnant youth is limited in Policy Section 1814: The Use of Mechanical accordance with Penal Code Section6030(f) and ☒ ☐ ☐ Restraints for Movement and Transport Welfare and Institutions Code Section 222. Within the Facility 1359 SAFETY ROOM PROCEDURES Camp Paige does not have a safety room. (a) The facility administrator, and where applicable, In cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop and implement written policies and procedures governing the use of safety rooms, as described in Title 24, Part 2, Section 1230.1.13. The room shall be used to hold only those youth who ☐ ☐ ☒ present an immediate danger to themselves or others, who exhibit behavior which results in the destruction of property, or reveals the intent to cause self-inflicted physical harm. A safety room shall not be used for punishment or discipline, or as a substitute for treatment. Policies and procedures shall: (1) include provisions for administration of N/A necessary nutrition and fluids, access to a ☐ ☐ ☒ toilet, and suitable clothing to provide for privacy; 7255/LA County/Camp Paige/PRO 23-24 - 34 - J453 JUV PRO- TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS (2) provide for approval of the facility manager, or N/A ☐ ☐ ☒ designee, before a youth is placed into a safety room; (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 N/A for placement, including attempts to use less ☐ ☐ ☒ restrictive means of control, and decisions to continue and end placement. (b) The placement of a youth in the safety room shall be ☐ ☐ ☒ N/A accomplished in accordance with the following: (1) safety room shall not be used before other less N/A 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 N/A ☐ ☐ ☒ of punishment, coercion, convenience, or retaliation by staff. (3) safety room shall not be used to the extent that N/A ☐ ☐ ☒ it 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 The facility administrator shall develop and implement Facilities and 1317: Body Searches (Pat- written policies and procedures governing the search of ☒ ☐ ☐ Down, Strip, and Body Cavity Searches) youth, the facility, and visitors. Policies and procedures shall provide that: 7255/LA County/Camp Paige/PRO 23-24 - 35 - J453 JUV PRO- TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS (a) Searches shall be conducted to ensure the safety Policy Section 1316: Searches in Detention and security of the facility, public, visitors, youth, Facilities and staff. ☒ ☐ ☐ Documentation of dorm, facility, and K9 searches was provided for the dates between 8/20/23 to 09/03/2023. Searches appear to be routinely completed. (b) Searches shall be conducted in a manner that Policy Section 1316: Searches in Detention preserves the privacy and dignity of the person Facilities being searched, and shall not be conducted for ☒ ☐ ☐ harassment or as a form of discipline or The policy is present. punishment. (c) Strip searches and visual or physical body cavity Policy Section 1317: Body Searches (Pat- searches shall comply with Penal Code Section Down, Strip, and Body Cavity Searches) 4030. ☒ ☐ ☐ No documentation of strip searches was provided. No strip searches were conducted at Camp Paige. (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) ☒ ☐ ☐ No body cavity searches have been conducted or ordered. (e) Any youth held after a detention hearing shall only Policy Section 1317: Body Searches (Pat- be strip searched with prior approval of a supervisor Down, Strip, and Body Cavity Searches) when there is reasonable suspicion based on specific and articulable facts to believe that youth is ☒ ☐ ☐ concealing contraband. The reasonable suspicion No documentation of strip searches was shall be documented. provided. No strip searches were conducted at Camp Paige. (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 There have been no transgender youth assigned to Camp Paige and no searches. (g) Cross-gender pat-down searches and strip Policy Section 1317: Body Searches (Pat- searches are prohibited except in exigent Down, Strip, and Body Cavity Searches) circumstances or when conducted by a medical ☒ ☐ ☐ professional. Such searches must be justified and There have been no cross-gender pat downs documented in writing. occurring at Camp Paige. 1361 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE Policy Section 508: Grievance Procedures The facility administrator shall develop and implement written policies and procedures whereby any youth may The 2023 Grievance Log was provided for appeal and have resolved grievances relating to any our review. Grievance documents were condition of confinement, including but not limited to requested for review. Eight (8) grievances health care services, classification decisions, program were reviewed for compliance purposes. ☒ ☐ ☐ participation, telephone, mail or visiting procedures, food, clothing, bedding, mistreatment, harassment or violations of the nondiscrimination policy. There shall be no time limit on filing grievances. Policies and . procedures shall include provisions whereby the facility manager ensures: 7255/LA County/Camp Paige/PRO 23-24 - 36 - J453 JUV PRO- TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS (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; Paper copies of grievances are located in the ☒ ☐ ☐ dorms and throughout the facility. Youth may also initiate grievances electronically through the school computer anytime during school. (b) the youth shall have the option to confidentially file Policy Section 508: Grievance Procedures the grievance or to deliver the form to any youth supervision staff working in the facility; Youth may submit a grievance through either ☒ ☐ ☐ the general paper process by providing it to staff, placing the grievance in the confidential lock box or through the electronic Grievance Management System(GMS). (c) resolution of the grievance at the lowest appropriate Policy Section 508: Grievance Procedures staff level; The youth interviewed stated they could turn ☒ ☐ ☐ in their grievance to any staff member, including collaborative partners, including the staff person they grieved. (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 At inspection, grievances were found not to must be addressed immediately; be reviewed in a timely manner. The initial response was not found to be completed within the mandatory response period. ☐ ☒ ☐ Grievances are the only formal means by which a youth can formally appeal and have issues resolved. It is imperative that the three (3) day requirement be adhered to. (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 The youth shared their concerns with the to the grievance. grievance officer, who noted they would ☒ ☐ ☐ relay the issue to the Director; there was no follow-up from the Director to the youth. Technical assistance is provided to ensure that all information shared gets back to the youth. (2) Provision for a staff representative approved by Policy Section 508: Grievance Procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ the facility administrator to assist the youth. No youth needed assistance/representative. (e) provision for a written response to the grievance Policy Section 508: Grievance Procedures which includes the reasons for the decisions; ☒ ☐ ☐ All grievances had a written response. (f) a system which provides that any appeal of a Policy Section 508: Grievance Procedures grievance shall be heard by a person not directly ☒ ☐ ☐ involved in the circumstances which led to the grievance; (g) resolution of the grievance must occur within ten Policy Section 508: Grievance Procedures (10) business days unless circumstances dictate a ☒ ☐ ☐ longer time frame. The youth shall be notified of All grievances were completed/resolved any delay; and, within the 10-business day requirement. 7255/LA County/Camp Paige/PRO 23-24 - 37 - J453 JUV PRO- TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS (h) the policy shall provide multiple internal and Policy Section 508: Grievance Procedures external methods to report sexual abuse and sexual harassment. The residents may report to any staff ☒ ☐ ☐ member, facility partner, ombudsman, parent, or guardian who can contact the facility. Whether or not associated with a grievance, concerns Policy Section 508: Grievance Procedures of parents, guardians, staff or other parties shall be addressed and documented in accordance with written 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 A written report of all incidents which result in physical Youth on Violence and 919: Deaths at Camp harm, use of force, serious threat of physical harm, or Facilities death of an employee, youth or other person(s) shall be maintained. Such written record shall be prepared by the There was only one (1) informational report staff and submitted to the facility manager by the end of provided for review; the report was timely ☒ ☐ ☐ the shift, unless additional time is necessary and and well-documented. authorized by the facility manager or designee. 1363 USE OF REASONABLE FORCE TO COLLECT Policy Sections 306: Live Scan and DNA DNA SPECIMENS, SAMPLES, IMPRESSIONS Collection and 1122: Juvenile Collection of (a) Pursuant to Penal Code Section 298.1 authorized DNA Samples law enforcement, custodial, or corrections personnel including peace officers, may employ DNA is not collected at Camp Paige. reasonable force to collect blood specimens, saliva ☒ ☐ ☐ The section marked yes for policy. 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 Policy Sections 306: Live Scan and DNA reasonable force” shall be defined as the force that Collection and 1122: Juvenile Collection of an objective, trained and competent correctional DNA Samples ☒ ☐ ☐ employee, faced with similar facts and circumstances, would consider necessary and The section marked yes for policy. reasonable to gain compliance with this section. (2) The use of reasonable force shall be preceded by Policy Sections 306: Live Scan and DNA efforts to secure voluntary compliance. Efforts to Collection and 1122: Juvenile Collection of secure voluntary compliance shall be documented DNA Samples ☒ ☐ ☐ and include an advisement of the legal obligation to provide the requisite specimen, sample or The section marked yes for policy. impression and the consequences of refusal. (b) The force shall not be used without the prior written Policy Sections 306: Live Scan and DNA authorization of the supervising officer on duty. The Collection and 1122: Juvenile Collection of authorization shall include information that reflects DNA Samples ☒ ☐ ☐ the fact that the offender was asked to provide the requisite specimen, sample, or impression and The section marked yes for policy. refused. 7255/LA County/Camp Paige/PRO 23-24 - 38 - J453 JUV PRO- TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS (1) If the use of reasonable force includes a cell Policy Sections 306: Live Scan and DNA extraction, the extraction shall be videotaped. Collection and 1122: Juvenile Collection of Video shall be directed at the cell extraction DNA Samples event. The videotape shall be retained by the ☒ ☐ ☐ agency for the length of time required by The section marked yes for policy. statute. Notwithstanding the use of the video as evidence in a court proceeding, the tape shall be retained administratively. 7255/LA County/Camp Paige/PRO 23-24 - 39 - J453 JUV PRO- 1370 EDUCATION PROGRAM The Education Program is provided through a collaboration between Los Angeles County (a) School Programs Probation and Los Angeles County Office of Education: Juvenile Courts and Community The County Board of Education shall provide for the Schools. The policy has not changed since administration and operation of juvenile court the last cycle. The Principal is Dr. Susan schools in conjunction with the Chief Probation Sarrategui. Officer, or designee pursuant to applicable State laws. The school and facility administrators shall Youth attend school from 8:15 AM to 3:00 develop and implement written policy and PM daily. The school is shared between procedures to ensure communication and Camp Paige and Camp Afflerbaugh. The coordination between educators and probation staff. teaching staff is limited; however, they do a Culturally responsive and trauma-informed great job with the youth, as I was able to approaches should be applied when providing view some time in some of the classes. instruction. Education staff should collaborate with Many of the youth in the camps have the facility administrator to use technology to graduated, which allows for extra classes facilitate learning and ensure safe technology for these youth to be in online courses or in practices. The facility administrator shall request an CTE. Dr. Sarrategui is a champion for all annual review of each required element of the the youth, or “her kids,” as she calls them. program by the Superintendent of Schools, and a report or review checklist on compliance, Both probation and educational staff believe deficiencies, and corrective action needed to there is a great collaboration between the achieve compliance with this section. Such a review, two agencies, and communication is open when conducted, cannot be delegated to the and ongoing regarding day-to-day principal or any other staff of any juvenile court information, including releases, and any school site. The Superintendent of Schools shall other information that needs to be conduct this review in conjunction with a qualified communicated. We look forward to returning outside agency or individual. Upon receipt of the next year with more time to sit and observe review, the facility administrator or designee shall ☒ ☐ ☐ classes. review each item with the Superintendent of Schools and shall take whatever corrective action is The education program was last inspected necessary to address each deficiency and to fully on November 17, 2022, by Robert protect the educational interests of all youth in the Hernandez, Director-Planning, Innovation, facility. Accountability, and Special Programs (Pasadena USD) The following captures information from the educational report. Administration and operation of the juvenile court school in camp facilities are in conjunction with the Chief Probation Officer and designee pursuant to applicable State laws. The Principal coordinates meetings between counselors, probationary staff, and agencies, including the Department of Mental Health The Principal coordinates meetings between counselors, probationary staff, and agencies, including the Department of Mental Health Onsite instructional technology support. Access to Wi-Fi and filtered access to the internet for students to ensure safe access. 7255/LA County/Camp Paige/PRO 23-24 - 40 - J453 JUV PRO- TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS Prior review conducted by third party delegate outside of the LEA. (b) Required Elements BP 6011 Instruction The facility school program shall comply with the BP 6011 Instruction, BP 0460 Philosophy, State Education Code and County Board of Goals, Objectives, and Comprehensive Education policies, all applicable federal education Plans statutes and regulations and provide for an annual BP 005 Philosophy, Goals, Objectives and evaluation of the educational program offerings. As Comprehensive Plans Item 3,4,5 stated in the 2009 California Standards for the Teaching Profession, teachers shall establish and ☒ ☐ ☐ Teachers are evaluated annually. maintain learning environments that are physically, emotionally, and intellectually safe. Youth shall be provided a rigorous, quality educational program that responds to the different learning styles and abilities of students and prepares them for high school graduation, career entry, and post-secondary education. All youth shall be treated equally, and the education BP 5145.3 Students program shall be free from discriminatory action. Staff shall refer to transgender, intersex and gender- ☒ ☐ ☐ nonconforming youth by their preferred name and gender. (1) The course of study shall comply with the State BP 005 Philosophy, Goals, Objectives and Education Code and include, but not be limited to, Comprehensive Plans Item 3,4,5 ☒ ☐ ☐ courses required for high school graduation. Courses of study aligned with State Education Code. (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 HSET is administered on-site. eligible youth. (3) Youth shall be informed of post-secondary education AR-6143 Instruction Item 9 (Grades 7-12) and vocational opportunities. Education services include transition ☒ ☐ ☐ counselors, who meet with students to discuss post-secondary options, dual enrollment opportunities, and OSHA certification. (4) Administration of the High School Equivalency Tests AR6146-2 Instruction Ed Code 51420 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. (6) The minimum school day shall be consistent with BP 6112 Instruction State Education Code Requirements for juvenile court schools. The facility administrator, in Master schedule meets required conjunction with education staff, must ensure that instructional requirements. ☒ ☐ ☐ 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. 7255/LA County/Camp Paige/PRO 23-24 - 41 - J453 JUV PRO- TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS (7) Education shall be provided to all youth regardless of BP 6112 Instruction Partially Address. classification, housing, security status, disciplinary or requirement; AR 5131 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 PBIS and intra-agency between school, to reduce the need for disciplinary action in the ☒ ☐ ☐ behavior, and mental supports. school setting and be integrated into the facility's overall behavioral management plan and security system. (2) School staff shall be advised of administrative BP 5021 Students CF 6020 decisions made by probation staff that may affect the educational programming of students. ☒ ☐ ☐ Meetings are conducted every other month, communication disseminated to staff weekly. (3) Except as otherwise provided by the State Education BP 5144.1 Students; 5144.2 - Suspension Code, expulsion/suspension from school shall be and Expulsion/Due Process (Students with imposed only when other means of correction fails to Disabilities) 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 facility administrator ensures compliance that address the rights of any student who has ☒ ☐ ☐ and conducts re-entry when students are continuing difficulty completing a school day. suspended, utilizing restorative practices with the teacher, student, probationary personnel, and DMH, if necessary. (d) Provisions for Special Populations BP 0430 Philosophy, Goals, Objectives and Comprehensive Plans (1) State and federal laws and regulations shall be 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 EL Specialist, paraprofessional to support; and federal laws and regulations governing ELPAC testing programs for EL students. (e) Educational Screening and Admission BP 6162.5 Instruction Partially Answers Requirement ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) Youth shall be interviewed after admittance and a record maintained that documents a youth's The counseling clerk and counselor collects educational history, including but not limited to: information upon enrollment of students. 7255/LA County/Camp Paige/PRO 23-24 - 42 - J453 JUV PRO- TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS (A) School progress/school history; BP 6162.5 Instruction ☒ ☐ ☐ (B) Home Language Survey and the results of the State AR 6174 Instruction ☒ ☐ ☐ Test used for English language proficiency; (C) Needs and services of special populations as defined BP 6162.5 Instruction 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 Renaissance STAR is conducted when a levels to enable placement in core curriculum student enrolls. courses. (3) After admission to the facility, a preliminary education BP 6162.5 Instruction plan shall be developed for each youth within five ☒ ☐ ☐ school days. The transition counselor meets with the student. (4) Upon enrollment, education staff shall comply with the AR 5125 Students State Education Code and request the youth's records from his/her prior school(s), including, but The intake packet is reviewed by the not limited to, transcripts, Individual Education counselor. Program (IEP), 504 Plan, state language ☒ ☐ ☐ assessment scores, immunization records, exit grades, and partial credits. Upon receipt of the transcripts, the youth's educational plan shall be reviewed with the youth and modified as needed. Youth should be informed of the credits they need to graduate. (f) Educational Reporting AR 5125 Students (1) The complete facility educational record of the youth All records are forwarded to the receiving ☒ ☐ ☐ shall be forwarded to the next educational placement school/program by the transition counselor in accordance with the State Education Code. completing the transition packet; the student is provided with a hard copy on the last day of attendance. (2) The County Superintendent of Schools shall provide BP 5121 Students appropriate credit (full or partial) for course work ☒ ☐ ☐ completed while in juvenile court school in accordance with the State Education Code. (g) Transition and Re-Entry Planning AR 6159 Instruction (1) The Superintendent of Schools and the Chief Probation Officer or designee, shall develop policies and procedures to meet the transition needs of ☒ ☐ ☐ youth, including the development of an education transition plan, in accordance with the State Education Code and in alignment with Title 15, Minimum Standards for Juvenile Facilities, Section 1355. 7255/LA County/Camp Paige/PRO 23-24 - 43 - J453 JUV PRO- TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS (h) Post-Secondary Education Opportunities BP 6143 Instruction and BP 6163.4 Student Use of Technology (1) The school and facility administrator should, whenever possible, collaborate with local post- ☒ ☐ ☐ secondary education providers to facilitate access to educational and vocational opportunities for youth that considers the use of technology to implement these programs. 1371 PROGRAMS, RECREATION, AND Policy Section 1306: Programs, Recreation EXERCISE. and Exercise The facility administrator shall develop and implement ☒ ☐ ☐ written policies and procedures for programs, recreation, and exercise for all youth. The intent is to minimize the amount of time youth are in their rooms or their bed area. Juvenile facilities shall provide the opportunity for Policy Section 1306: Programs, Recreation programs, recreation, and exercise a minimum of three and Exercise hours a day during the week and five hours a day each Programs sheets were provided for the time Saturday, Sunday or other non-school days, of which period of August 20, 2023- September 3, one hour shall be an outdoor activity, weather 2023. These sheets provide an at-a-glance permitting. documentation of activities that occur in the facility. Youth have both an outdoor large muscle exercise period and generally an additional indoor exercise period. Youth note they ☒ ☐ ☐ enjoy the gym and playing basketball indoors rather than on the hard asphalt when it is hot outside. It was noted that in some instances, exercise, recreation, and programs are not utilized to the definition in regulation, which makes it difficult for staff to ensure compliance; this issue was discussed with facility administration, who will complete necessary corrections with staff. Ultimately, the minimum requirements are met; however, staff should know the difference to ensure compliance. A youth’s participation in programs, recreation, and Policy Section 1306: Programs, Recreation exercise may be suspended only upon a written finding and Exercise by the administrator/manager or designee that a youth ☒ ☐ ☐ represents a threat to the safety and security of the We noted that not many youths are refusing facility. programs. Such program, recreation, and exercise schedule shall Policy Section 1306: Programs, Recreation be posted in the living units. and Exercise ☒ ☐ ☐ Program calendars were posted in the dorms. 7255/LA County/Camp Paige/PRO 23-24 - 44 - J453 JUV PRO- TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS There will be a written annual review of the programs, Policy Section 1306: Programs, Recreation recreation, and exercise by the responsible agency to and Exercise ensure content offered is current, consistent, and relevant to the population. Annual reviews were completed by ☒ ☐ ☐ Probation, Community Based Organizations, the Department of Mental Health, and LACOE; all reviews were well-documented. A list of programs is noted below. (a) Programs. All youth shall be provided with the Policy Section 1306: Programs, Recreation opportunity for at least one hour of daily and Exercise programming to include, but not be limited to, trauma focused, cognitive, evidence-based, best practice The following are the programs that were interventions that are culturally relevant and noted as being offered at Camp Paige. linguistically appropriate, or pro-social interventions and activities designed to reduce recidivism. These Community Based Programming programs should be based on the youth’s individual ❖ The Advot Project needs as required by Sections 1355 and 1356. Such ❖ Arts for Healing and Justice programs may be provided under the direction of the Chief Probation Officer or the County Office of Education and can be administered by county Department of Mental Health partners such as mental health agencies, community ❖ Casework based organizations, faith-based organizations or ❖ Individual and Family Therapy Probation staff. ❖ Dialectical Behavior Therapy Programs may include but are not limited to: ❖ De-Escalation/Crisis Intervention (1) Cognitive Behavior Interventions; Services (2) Management of Stress and Trauma; ❖ Substance Abuse Programming (3) Anger Management; ❖ Seeking Safety Group ☒ ☐ ☐ (4) Conflict Resolution; (5) Juvenile Justice System; LACOE (6) Trauma-related interventions; ❖ College Courses (7) Victim Awareness; ❖ Career Technical Education (8) Self-Improvement; ❖ Employment opportunities (9) Parenting Skills and support; ❖ Voter Registration (10) Tolerance and Diversity; ❖ Personal Enrichment Training (11) Healing Informed Approaches; ❖ Access to Technology (12) Interventions by Credible Messengers; (13) Gender Specific Programming; ❖ Career Zone (14) Art, creative writing, or self-expression; ❖ OSHA Course Certification Program (15) CPR and First Aid training; ❖ Gang Reduction Youth (16) Restorative Justice or Civic Engagement; Development Healing Circles (17) Career and leadership opportunities; and, (GRYD) (18) Other topics suitable to the youth population. Camp Paige Staff Run Programming ❖ Life Skills ❖ Youth Council ❖ Book Club 7255/LA County/Camp Paige/PRO 23-24 - 45 - J453 JUV PRO- TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS (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 Due to the physical plant of the camp and the supervised and include orientation and may include operation, there is not much space for youth coaching of youth. to use indoors for recreation, such as tables and chairs for game playing, letter writing, or just hanging out. When asked, youth noted they watch TV, play video games, or play cards; this is generally done on their beds or with just a few chairs in their identified living area space. ☒ ☐ ☐ There needs to be more age-appropriate, engaging recreational activities provided for the youth during their recreational periods. They should have the proper space and seating available to participate. The camp has a youth council who should be utilized to assist in the selection of what this would look like. This issue was addressed with the facility administration who noted it would be addressed. We will be reviewing this item again at the next visit early in 2024. (c) Exercise. All youth shall be provided with the Policy Section 1306: Programs, Recreation opportunity for at least one hour of large muscle and Exercise activity each day. Documentation was provided and reviewed. Youth are receiving their required exercise periods. In addition to their regular sports, ☒ ☐ ☐ the camp also puts on special programs such as what is named below. ❖ Intramural Sports Challenges ❖ Rod’s Fitness Bootcamp The administrator/manager may suspend, for a period Policy Section 1306: Programs, Recreation not to exceed 24 hours, access to recreation and and Exercise programs. The administrator/manager shall document ☒ ☐ ☐ the reasons why suspension of recreation and programs occurs. 1372 RELIGIOUS PROGRAM Policy Section 1004: Religious Services The facility administrator shall provide access to religious services and/or religious counseling at least once each week. Attendance shall be voluntary. A youth ☒ ☐ ☐ shall be allowed to participate in an activity outside of their room if he/she elects not to participate in religious programs. Religious programs shall provide for: 7255/LA County/Camp Paige/PRO 23-24 - 46 - J453 JUV PRO- TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS (a) opportunity for religious services and practices; Policy Section 1004: Religious Services ☒ ☐ ☐ Protestant and catholic services are provided on Sunday mornings. (b) availability of clergy; and, Policy Section 1004: Religious Services ☒ ☐ ☐ Youth may request for a specific pastor, priest, or other religious clergy to be placed on their visiting list. (c) availability of religious diets. Policy Section 1004: Religious Services ☒ ☐ ☐ If a youth would like a religious diet, these requests are approved and then approved through medical as well. 1373 WORK PROGRAM Policy Section 1003: Work Crews The facility administrator shall develop policies and procedures regarding the fair and consistent assignment Youth have the opportunity to work while in of youth to work programs. Work assigned to a youth the camp. There are currently seven (7) shall be meaningful, constructive and related to ☒ ☐ ☐ youth who have a job within the camp. vocational training or increasing a youth's sense of responsibility. Work programs shall not be imposed as a Eight (8) youth are currently enrolled in disciplinary measure. OSHA Courses, while other graduates attend Money Smart College Counseling. 1374 VISITING Policy Section 902: Visiting Procedures, The facility administrator shall develop and implement Section 903: Saturday and Sunday Visiting, written policies and procedures for visiting, that include and Section 904: Special Visits provisions for special visits. Youth shall be allowed to receive visits by parents, guardians or persons standing in loco parentis, and children of youth. Other family ☒ ☐ ☐ members, such as grandparents and siblings, and supportive adults, may be allowed to visit with the approval of the facility administrator or designee, and in conjunction with the youth’s case plan or in the best interest of the youth. . All visits shall occur at reasonable times, subject only to Policy Section 902: Visiting Procedures the limitations necessary to maintain order and security. Visitation shall not be denied solely based on the visitor’s Youth may make requests for others to visit. 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. 7255/LA County/Camp Paige/PRO 23-24 - 47 - J453 JUV PRO- TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS Opportunity for visitation shall be a minimum of two hours Policy Section 902 Visiting Procedures and per week. Visits may be supervised, but conversations Section 903: Saturday and Sunday Visiting shall not be monitored unless there is a security or safety need. Regular visits occur with parents, guardians, and the children of youth. Visits are on Sundays between 1:00PM and 4:00PM. Parents have the ability to stay for as little or ☒ ☐ ☐ as long as they can, depending upon the number of visits at the camp. We found visitation to occur as required as we were on-site during the visitation period to observe. Parents and youth appeared to be happy with the visits. As it was a warm day, staff passed out cold waters to both youth and parents. Provisions for special visits, in addition to the two-hour Policy Section 904: Special Visits minimum and/or outside of the regular visiting hours, Special visits with other appropriate visitors, shall be accommodated as necessary and within the including supportive adults and family discretion of the facility administrator or designee. Family ☒ ☐ ☐ members, may be arranged at the request of therapy and professional visits shall be accommodated the youth. outside the provisions of this regulation. Facilities may provide visitation opportunities outside of normal visiting hours to accommodate special visits. The facility may provide access to technology as an Policy Section 902: Visiting Procedures alternative, but not as a replacement, to in-person visiting. We noted that Facetime Calls have been offered in the past. We encourage camp ☒ ☐ ☐ staff to utilize technology to make contact more often and to enhance communication through this option. 1375 CORRESPONDENCE Policy Section 510: Mail The facility administrator shall develop and implement ☒ ☐ ☐ written policies and procedures for correspondence Youth can write and send out as much mail which provide that: as needed. (a) there is no limitation on the volume of mail that youth Policy Section 510: Mail ☒ ☐ ☐ may send or receive; (b) youth may send two letters per week postage free; Policy Section 510: Mail ☒ ☐ ☐ (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. 7255/LA County/Camp Paige/PRO 23-24 - 48 - J453 JUV PRO- TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS 1376 TELEPHONE ACCESS Policy Section 509: Telephone Calls The administrator of each juvenile facility shall develop Documentation received confirmed that and implement written policies and procedures to provide youth receive the opportunity to make calls. youth with access to telephone communications. We encourage the use of Facetime to strengthen family ties and relationships or for ☒ ☐ ☐ supervised visits. Facetime calls could also be used for incentives. It was discussed that youth who do not receive visits should also receive a Facetime call. Several youth were found not to receive visits due to parents being unable to travel or afford to get to the camp. Facetime could be utilized to bridge this gap. 1377 ACCESS TO LEGAL SERVICES Policy Section 520: Access to Legal Services The facility administrator shall develop written ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures to ensure the right of youth to have access to the courts and legal services. Such access shall include: (a) access, upon request by the youth, to licensed Policy Section 520: Access to Legal Services attorneys and their authorized representatives; ☒ ☐ ☐ Youth may visit with their attorneys at any time in person if they visit or by phone. (b) provision for confidential consultation with Policy Section 520: Access to Legal Services attorneys; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ (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. 1390 DISCIPLINE Policy Section 601: Discipline and Policy The facility administrator shall develop and implement Section 604: Continuum of Correction written policies and procedures for the discipline of youth that shall promote acceptable behavior; including the use of positive behavior interventions and supports. ☒ ☐ ☐ Discipline shall be imposed at the least restrictive level which promotes the desired behavior and shall not include corporal punishment, group punishment, physical or psychological degradation. Deprivation of the following is not permitted: (a) bed and bedding; ☒ ☐ ☐ 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 7255/LA County/Camp Paige/PRO 23-24 - 49 - J453 JUV PRO- TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS (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 with disabilities, limited English proficiency, or limited literacy. 1391 DISCIPLINE PROCESS Policy Section 604: Continuum of Correction The facility administrator shall develop and implement and Policy Section 606: Due Process written policies and procedures for the administration of discipline which shall include, but not be limited to: The agency has a designated policy and procedure in place, which includes sanctions and appeals which meet regulation. Staff have completed the forms accurately and ☒ ☐ ☐ compliantly; however, we noted that staff sometimes do not assign sanctions for major violations, and youth generally do not seek a hearing when sanctions are applied. When asked why, youth indicate a lack of confidence in the process. (a) designation of personnel authorized to impose Policy Section 606: Due Process discipline for violation of rules; ☒ ☐ ☐ Only sworn staff are authorized to impose discipline on youth. (b) prohibiting discipline to be delegated to any youth; ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy Section 606: Due Process (c) definition of major and minor rule violations and Policy Section 604: Continuum of Correction their consequences, and due process ☒ ☐ ☐ requirements; (d) trauma-informed approaches and positive behavior Policy Section 602: Facility Rules ☒ ☐ ☐ interventions; (e) minor rule violations may be handled informally by Policy Section 604: Continuum of counseling, advising the youth of expected conduct Correction 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 Policy Section 606: Due Process shall be documented and require the following: ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) written notice of violation prior to a hearing; Policy Section 606: Due Process ☒ ☐ ☐ (2) accommodations provided to youth with Policy Section 606: Due Process disabilities, limited literacy, and English ☒ ☐ ☐ language learners; (3) hearing by a person who is not a party to the Policy Section 606: Due Process ☒ ☐ ☐ incident; (4) opportunity for the youth to be heard, present Policy Section 606: Due Process ☒ ☐ ☐ evidence and testimony; (5) provision for youth to be assisted by staff in the Policy Section 606: Due Process ☒ ☐ ☐ hearing process; 7255/LA County/Camp Paige/PRO 23-24 - 50 - J453 JUV PRO- TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS (6) provision for administrative review. Policy Section 606: Due Process ☒ ☐ ☐ (g) violations that result in a removal from camp or Policy Section 606: Due Process commitment program, but not a return to court, will follow the due process provisions in subsection (e) ☒ ☐ ☐ The documentation reviewed noted that all above. youth received due process as required. The youth did not request hearings. 1410 MANAGEMENT OF COMMUNICABLE Policy Section 909: Communicable Diseases DISEASES. Compliance is based on policy and guidance The health administrator/responsible physician, in from JCHS and is subject to change as cooperation with the facility administrator and the local health guidance changes. ☒ ☐ ☐ 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 ☒ ☐ ☐ All youth are cleared for transfer. (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 (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 (EXCERPT) for Services The health administrator, in cooperation with the facility All youth we interviewed were familiar with ☒ ☐ ☐ administrator, shall develop policy and procedures to the process to access essential services establish a daily routine for youth to convey requests for both for emergencies and non-emergency. emergency and non-emergency medical, dental and behavioral/mental health care services. 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 ☒ ☐ ☐ and footwear specified in this regulation. The facility has the primary responsibility to provide clothing and footwear. Clothing provisions shall ensure that: (a) Clothing is clean, reasonably fitted, durable, easily Policy Section 1305: Clothing and Bedding laundered, in good repair, and free of holes and Exchange tears. ☒ ☐ ☐ All youth appeared to be well-groomed and in clean, well-kept clothing. 7255/LA County/Camp Paige/PRO 23-24 - 51 - J453 JUV PRO- TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS (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; Policy Section 1305: Clothing and Bedding Exchange ☒ ☐ ☐ All youth have athletic footwear and sandals that appear to be in good shape. The youth also have shower shoes. (2) Outer garments; Policy Section 1305: Clothing and Bedding Exchange ☒ ☐ ☐ As the weather changes, clothing is changed out accordingly. (3) New non-disposable underwear which shall Policy Section 1305: Clothing and Bedding remain with the youth throughout their stay, Exchange and; ☒ ☐ ☐ Youth receive five (5) new underwear upon arrival. (4) Undergarments, that are freshly laundered and Policy Section 1305: Clothing and Bedding free of stains, including tee shirts and bras. Exchange ☒ ☐ ☐ Each youth has their own laundry bag. Dirty laundry is placed in the bag and sent to be washed. It is then returned to the youth. (c) Clothing is laundered at the temperature required Policy Section 1305: Clothing and Bedding by local ordinances for the commercial laundries Exchange and dried completely in a mechanical dryer or other ☒ ☐ ☐ laundry method approved by the local health officer. There were no issues noted in the Environmental Health Inspection. (d) Suitable clothing is issued to pregnant youth. Policy Section 1305: Clothing and Bedding Exchange ☐ ☐ ☒ The camp is an all-male camp. 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 Camp Paige has developed a clothing and cleaning and scheduled exchange of clothing. Unless linen exchange schedule so that all items will work, climatic conditions, or illness necessitates more have a specific day for washing. frequent exchange, outer garments, except for ☒ ☐ ☐ footwear, shall be exchanged at least once each week. Tee shirts, bras, and underwear shall be exchanged daily; youth shall receive their own underwear back at exchange. 7255/LA County/Camp Paige/PRO 23-24 - 52 - J453 JUV PRO- TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS 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 Personal clothing is not brought to the camp. procedures developed and implemented by the facility Personal clothing and property remain at the ☒ ☐ ☐ administrator to control the contamination and/or Juvenile Hall, and the youth’s parents are spread of vermin and ecto-parasites in all youth’s provided with instructions on how to retrieve personal clothing. Infested clothing shall be cleaned or their child’s property. 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 The youth noted that they have access to all administrator for the availability of personal hygiene ☒ ☐ ☐ personal care items. The facility provides all items. Each female youth shall be provided with items upon entry. Youth may then earn sanitary napkins, panty liners and tampons as certain privileges, hygiene products being one requested. Each youth to be held over 24 hours shall be of them. provided with the following personal care items; (a) Toothbrush; Policy Section 1304: Personal Hygiene, ☒ ☐ ☐ Shaving, and Haircuts (b) Toothpaste; Policy Section 1304: Personal Hygiene, ☒ ☐ ☐ Shaving, and Haircuts (c) Soap; Policy Section 1304: Personal Hygiene, ☒ ☐ ☐ Shaving, and Haircuts (d) Comb; Policy Section 1304: Personal Hygiene, ☒ ☐ ☐ Shaving, and Haircuts (e) Shaving implements; Policy Section 1304: Personal Hygiene, ☒ ☐ ☐ Shaving, and Haircuts (f) Deodorant; Policy Section 1304: Personal Hygiene, ☒ ☐ ☐ Shaving, and Haircuts (g) Lotion; Policy Section 1304: Personal Hygiene, ☒ ☐ ☐ Shaving, and Haircuts (h) Shampoo; and, Policy Section 1304: Personal Hygiene, ☒ ☐ ☐ Shaving, and Haircuts (i) Post-shower conditioning hair products. Policy Section 1304: Personal Hygiene, ☒ ☐ ☐ 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 Shaving, and Haircuts provided through a common dispenser is permitted. Youth shall not share disposable razors. Double edged . safety razors, electric razors, and other shaving ☒ ☐ ☐ instruments capable of breaking the skin, when shared among youth, shall be disinfected between individual uses by the method prescribed by the State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology in Sections 979 and 980, Chapter 9, Title 16, California Code of Regulations. 7255/LA County/Camp Paige/PRO 23-24 - 53 - J453 JUV PRO- TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS 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 shower daily and can brush their teeth teeth. Youth shall be permitted to shower/bathe up on whenever they choose to. assignment to a housing unit and on a daily basis 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 Some youth reported they could only shave identification in Court. All youth shall have equal on certain shifts; however, all youth were opportunity to shave face and body hair. The facility clean-shaven. Staff reported that youth can ☒ ☐ ☐ administrator may suspend this requirement in relation shave upon request. The facility had no to youth who are considered to be a danger to documentation of shaving. This issue was themselves or others. discussed with facility administration and documentation should be implemented and made available to provide proof of practice. We will review this at our next visit. 1488 HAIR CARE SERVICES (Excerpt) 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. One month of haircut sign-in logs and haircut Equipment shall be cleaned and disinfected after each ☒ ☐ ☐ logs were provided for our review. Over 50 haircut or procedure, by a method approved by the percent of youth had haircuts. Others either State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology. refused or were out of the facility the day the Barber came in. The facility is encouraged to keep records of hair care services. 1500 STANDARD BEDDING AND LINEN ISSUE Policy Section 411: Bedding Issuance Clean laundered, suitable bedding and linens, in good All linens are provided to each youth upon repair, shall be provided for each youth entering a living arrival at the facility. The youth we spoke with ☒ ☐ ☐ area who is expected to remain overnight, shall include, reported that they had received all items when but not be limited to: they came into the facility. (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 ☒ ☐ ☐ (d) One towel; and, Policy Section 411: Bedding Issuance ☒ ☐ ☐ (e) One blanket or more, up on request Policy Section 411: Bedding Issuance ☒ ☐ ☐ 7255/LA County/Camp Paige/PRO 23-24 - 54 - J453 JUV PRO- TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS 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 Sheets and pillowcases are exchanged scheduled exchange of laundered bedding and linen ☒ ☐ ☐ weekly on Sunday mornings. issued to each youth housed. Washable items such as sheets, mattress covers, pillow cases and towels shall be exchanged for clean replacement at least once each week. The covering blanket shall be cleaned or laundered Policy Section 1305: Clothing and Bedding once a month. Exchanges ☒ ☐ ☐ Blankets are exchanged weekly on Sunday. 1510 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY AND Policy Sections 1322: Housekeeping, 1323: MAINTENANCE Housekeeping: Basic Cleaning Procedures for All Areas, 1324: Housekeeping: The facility administrator shall develop and implement Maintenance Procedures and 1707: Metal written policies and site-specific procedures for the Handcuff Sanitizing Procedure maintenance of an acceptable level of cleanliness, repair and safety throughout the facility. The plan shall Documentation of daily cleaning records were provide for a regular schedule of housekeeping tasks, provided from August and September 2023. equipment, including restraint devices, and physical Several sign-off sheets were missing ☒ ☐ ☐ plant maintenance and inspections to identify and documented Cleaning and Disinfecting correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work Checklists sign offs. practices in a timely manner. The use of chemicals shall be done in accordance to the product label and Safety Youth keep their personal areas and the dorm Data Sheet which may include the use of Personal and restroom clean. Protection Equipment (PPE). Management Services Bureau (MSB) ensures work orders are addressed and items that need to be fixed are fixed timely. 7255/LA County/Camp Paige/PRO 23-24 - 55 - J453 JUV PRO- REVIEW OF NON REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS GRANT FUNDING OR CODE REFERENCE YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS JUVENILE PROBATION AND CAMPS FUNDING (JPCF) (Camps Only) The programs/services identified on the JPCF – Camp Allocation Eligibility Form are being provided at the ☒ ☐ ☐ facility. (Refer to the JPCF Program Agreement, Attachment B) 208.5 WIC CONTACT BETWEEN PERSONS UNDER THE JUVENILE COURT AGES 19- 20 AND MINORS IN THE FACILITY The facility houses Juvenile Court Wards 19 years of ☒ ☐ ☐ age and older. The facility has been approved to hold persons under ☒ ☐ ☐ the juvenile court who are ages 19 through 21. The facility continues to comply with the requirements of 208.5 WIC (programming, capacity and security of ☒ ☐ ☐ the facility) as outlined in the county’s application. JUVENILE JUSTICE DELINQUENCY PREVENTION ACT MONITORING (JJDPA) WIC 206 SEPARATE FACILITIES FOR WIC 300 MINORS Dependent or neglected minors who are defined under ☐ ☐ ☒ Section 300 of the Welfare and Institutions Code (WIC) Violation are held only in non-secure, separate and segregated facilities. DETENTION OF STATUS OFFENDERS (WIC 601) AND FEDERAL MINORS ☐ ☒ ☐ Status Offenders (WIC 601) are held in the facility. Status Offenders (WIC 601) are kept separate from ☐ ☐ ☒ Juvenile Delinquents (WIC 602)? (WIC 207[d]). Violation Federal Minors (ICE Holds or ORR Contract) are held ☐ ☒ ☐ in the facility. If yes to the above, the Monthly Report on the Detention of Status Offenders/Federal Minors is ☐ ☐ ☒ submitted to the BSCC. WIC 208 SEPARATION OF MINORS AND ADULT INMATES (JJDPA 42 USC 5633, Sec 223, State Plans (a)[12]) Are adult inmates held in the facility? (When a person ☐ ☒ ☐ in detention is proceeding through the adult court, AND that person is 18 years of age or older that person is an adult inmate.) If adult inmates are held, they are appropriately ☐ ☐ ☒ separated from minors. Violation Adult inmates from an adult facility (e.g. inmate workers or “Scared Straight” programs) are not allowed in the ☐ ☐ ☒ facility in a manner that allows contact with minors. Violation 7255/LA County/Camp Paige/PRO 23-24 - 56 - J453 JUV PRO- JUVENILE HALLS, SPECIAL PURPOSE JUVENILE HALLS AND CAMPS PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION Board of State and Community Corrections Applicable Title 24 Regulations: Pre-1998* BSCC Code: 7255 FACILITY NAME: FACILITY TYPE: Camp Joseph Paige Camp CONSTRUCTION/REMODEL DATE(S): 1960 IDENTIFY FACILITY PHYSICAL PLANT MODIFICATIONS SINCE 1992: (Will do full facility review in 2024) FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: DATE Lisa Southwell October 8-10, 2023 TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS RECEPTION AREA (JH) This applies only to Juvenile Halls. ✓ Holding Rooms: Contain 15 square feet per minor; Have sufficient seating to accommodate the rated ✓ capacity based on floor space; Provide access to water closets and wash basins ✓ at a ratio of a 1:8; and Provide access to drinking fountain. ✓ Provide access to telephone. ✓ Provide access to private room(s) for interviews. ✓ MEDICAL EXAM SPACE (JH & CAMP) Space or room(s) afford privacy, are equipped to carry ✓ out routine examinations and emergency care and have sufficient locked storage space for medical supplies. LIVING UNITS (JH AND SPJH) This applies only to Juvenile Halls and Special Purpose Juvenile Halls. ✓ Living units are designed to accommodate no more than 30 minors and contain: Showers at a ratio of 1:6; ✓ Washbasins at a ratio of 1:6; ✓ Water closets at a ratio of 1:6 or water closet and ✓ one urinal for every 15 boys; and, Access to a drinking fountain by minors and staff. ✓ Doors of each sleeping room have a view panel (maximum of 144 square inches of shatter-proof glass ✓ or plastic materials) that allows the visual supervision of all parts of the room. Hallways in the detention living units are at least eight feet wide. If rooms are located on only one side, or if ✓ room doors are staggered, hallways are at least six feet wide. SINGLE ROOMS (JH, SPJH & CAMP) Contain a minimum of 500 cubic feet of air space and ✓ 63 cubic feet of floor space. *Regulations on this checklist are from the Pre-1998 Title 15 Sections 4272/4315.3(Juvenile Halls & Special Purpose Juvenile Halls) and 4323 (Camps & Ranches). 7255 Los Angeles Camp Paige 23 24 PHY - 1 - J455 PHY Pre-98.dot (03/01) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS DOUBLE ROOMS (JH, SPJH & CAMP) ✓ Contain a minimum of 800 cubic feet of airspace and 100 square feet of floor space. DORMITORY SLEEPING AREAS (JH & CAMP) ✓ Contain a minimum of 400 cubic feet of airspace and 50 square feet of floor space per minor. LOCKED SLEEPING ROOMS (JH, SPJH & CAMP) Contain an individual or combination drinking fountain, ✓ wash basin and toilet, unless a communication system or procedure is in effect to give minor immediate access to these fixtures. PLUMBING FIXTURES (CAMP) The following plumbing fixtures are adjacent to each ✓ sleeping area: Shower or bathtub at a ratio of 1:6; Washbasins at a ratio of 1:10; ✓ Access to toilets at a ratio of 1:10 or toilet and one ✓ urinal for every 15 boys; and, Access to a drinking fountain. ✓ BEDS AND MATTRESSES (JH, SPJH & CAMP) Beds and mattresses are: ✓ A least 30 inches wide and 76 inches long; Spaced at least 36 inches apart and at least 12 ✓ inches off the floor; and, Mattresses are made of a fire-retardant material. ✓ INTERVIEW ROOMS (JH, SPJH & CAMP) ✓ There is one interview room for each detention unit in juvenile halls and special purpose juvenile halls. There is a private room suitably equipped for ✓ conferences and interviews in each camp. LIGHTING (JH, SPJH & CAMP) There are at least 50-foot candles of illumination at ✓ desk level and, at night, there is a maximum illumination of two foot candles at bed level in individual and multiple occupancy rooms. ACADEMIC CLASSROOM (JH & CAMP) Educational classrooms are shared with minors from Camp Afflerbaugh. Each classroom contains a minimum of 160 square feet with a teacher's desk and work area, and a ✓ minimum of 28 square feet per student. Classrooms should be designed for no more than 15 students. 98: Designed for no more than 20 students DINING SPACE (JH & CAMP) (Kitchen was out of service during inspection) ✓ There is a minimum of 15 square feet of space for each person being fed at any given time. *Regulations on this checklist are from the Pre-1998 Title 15 Sections 4272/4315.3(Juvenile Halls & Special Purpose Juvenile Halls) and 4323 (Camps & Ranches). 7255 Los Angeles Camp Paige 23 24 PHY - 2 - J455 PHY Pre-98.dot (03/01) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS PHYSICAL ACTIVITY SPACE (JH & CAMP) (See 2001 regulations for revised calculations.) There is indoor space consisting of at least 30 square ✓ feet of clear space for each minor, which may be included in a day room, a recreational building, or a multipurpose space (gymnasium). There is outdoor and/or multipurpose (gymnasium) space consisting of: ✓ No less than the equivalent of 90' X 100' outdoor and /or multipurpose space (gymnasium) for a facility with a capacity of 40 or less. No less than the equivalent of 90' X 100' hardtop area and 260 X 260' field area and/or multipurpose space (gymnasium) for a camp with a capacity of ✓ ✓ more than 40, and a juvenile hall with a capacity between 41 to 100 minors. No less than the equivalent of two 90' X 100' hardtop area and 260 X 260' field area and/or multipurpose space (gymnasium) for a camp with ✓ a capacity of more than 40 and a juvenile hall with a capacity in excess of 101 minors. Lighting is adequate for security and evening ✓ recreational activities in camps. STORAGE SPACE (JH, SPJH & CAMP) ✓ Each minor is provided 9 cubic feet of secure storage space for personal clothing and belongings. Camps shall have adequate space (12 square feet of floor area is recommended) for bulk and activity ✓ storage equipment. MULTIPURPOSE SPACE OR ROOM (SPJH) There is a multipurpose space or room that provides space for reception, dining, recreation, exercise and/or ✓ education. This room contains a minimum of: 30 square feet of clear floor space per minor in the ✓ room; 10 feet by 20 feet floor dimensions; and, ✓ 1600 cubic feet of air space with a minimum ceiling ✓ height of eight feet. SPECIAL PURPOSE JH EXEMPTIONS SPJHs are exempt from the following Pre-1998 Title 15 regulations: ✓ Section 4272(b) Medical exam rooms Section 4272(m) Academic classrooms Section 4272(n) Dining space Section 4272(o) Physical activities space *Regulations on this checklist are from the Pre-1998 Title 15 Sections 4272/4315.3(Juvenile Halls & Special Purpose Juvenile Halls) and 4323 (Camps & Ranches). 7255 Los Angeles Camp Paige 23 24 PHY - 3 - J455 PHY Pre-98.dot (03/01) JUVENILE HALLS, SPECIAL PURPOSE HALLS AND CAMPS LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS INSPECTION BSCC Code: 7255 FACILITY: TYPE: RC: Camp Joseph Paige Camp 116 FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: DATE: Lisa Southwell October 8-10, 2023 ALL DIMENSIONS BASED ON CYA DATA UNLESS OTHERWISE DESIGNATED. ROOMS EACH ROOM Unit Room Applicable # Each Room Total Size (L x W x H) FIXTURES* COMMENTS or Designa- Type Standards Room # RC RC Square/Cubic T U W F S tion s Beds Feet Dormitory Dorm Pre-98 1 65 116 116 160’ x 39’ = 6,058 2 Dayroom Pre-98 1 40’ x 19’ = 760 Restroo Pre-98 1 9 1 2 1 m 2 4 7 Historical Notes Camp Paige and Camp Afflerbaugh share the same school area. 2011: At the time of the 2010-12 inspection, minors from Camp Paige were housed at neighboring Camp Afflerbaugh due to a fire that occurred in the laundry room. The laundry room area was under re-construction at the time of our visit. 2013: Two of the toilets were inoperable at the time of the inspection. 2014-2016 Inspection Cycle Notes: RC stands at 116 however the facility has removed beds to provide for programing space, mental health staff offices etc. Changes have occurred in a way beds can be re installed in a matter of a few days. 2016-2018 Inspection Cycle Notes: No Change to RC 2018-2020: **2018-2020 Inspection Cycle Notes: Inspection completed virtually. No changes to the LASE per administration. Provided for information only** 2020-2022: Camp has been historically rated for 116 total. Total beds in the facility at this time are 65. The dorm is broken into 4 wings with beds. Alpha: 17 Bravo: 16 Charlie: 16 and Delta 16 2023-2024: No Change at this time. The camp is in the process of changing beds. RC does not change. *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. 96c4ae75-9ce8-474d-a3f3-ac9e23f247b1 - 1 - J460 LAS JUV-05.dot(8\05)