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Orange PROB (2025-2026 inspection cycle)

Board of State and Community Corrections · inspection-7376p-2025-2026 · Juvenile inspection · 2026-01-23 · Orange PROB

January 23, 2026 Daniel Hernandez, Chief Probation Officer Orange County Probation Department 1055 N. Main St. 5th Floor Santa Ana, CA 92701 2025-2026 COMPREHENSIVE INSPECTION, WELFARE & INSTITUTIONS CODE SECTIONS 209 & 885, ORANGE COUNTY PROBATION DEPARTMENT DETENTION FACILITIES Dear Chief Hernandez: The 2025-2026 Comprehensive Inspection of the Orange County Probation Department has been completed. A pre-inspection briefing was held on Thursday, February 6, 2025, and the following facilities were inspected between Sunday, July 27, 2025, and Thursday, September 11, 2025: FACILITY NAME BSCC # FACILITY TYPE Orange County Juvenile Hall 7376 JH Orange County Youth Guidance Center (YGC) 7385 CAMP Orange County Youth Leadership Academy (YLA) 7388 CAMP These inspections were conducted pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code Sections 209 and 885 to determine compliance with the Minimum Standards for Juvenile Detention Facilities as outlined in Titles 15 and 24, California Code of Regulations. In addition to inspection(s), Title 15, Section 1313, and its authorizing statute require annual inspections conducted by a local Health Officer, fire authority having jurisdiction, county building inspection by an agency designated by the County Board of Supervisors, County Superintendent of Schools, Juvenile Court, and Juvenile Justice Commission. The results of those inspections are considered a part of this report. The Secure Youth Treatment Facilities (SYTF) listed below have not held any youth since they were established, and a full Comprehensive Inspection was not conducted. As such, no Procedures Checklists for SYTF facilities are included in this report. Please refer to the Physical Plant Evaluation and Living Area Space Evaluation attachments for information related to Rated Capacity and Title 24 compliance for the SYTF facilities. FACILITY NAME BSCC # FACILITY TYPE Orange County Juvenile Hall SYTF 7380 SYTF Orange County Youth Guidance Center SYTF 7386 SYTF Orange County Youth Leadership Academy SYTF 7389 SYTF Daniel Hernandez Chief Probation Officer Page 2 INSPECTION RESULTS We identified the following items of noncompliance with Title 15 Minimum Standards: ORANGE COUNTY JUVENILE HALL Title 15: Section 1324. Policy and Procedures Manual. Certain sections of policy required are missing. We cannot verify that all staff members have reviewed the policy manual, as no documentation of review was available. Additionally, several individual policy sections are incomplete and must contain all requirements of the regulation. Title 15: Section 1325. Fire Safety Plan. The facility has an independent Fire Safety Plan that is not included in the agency policy manual as required nor was there any evidence provided of consultation with the local fire department or the State Fire Marshal. There was no documentation provided regarding a written plan for the emergency housing of JH youth in the event of a fire. Title 15: Section 1353. Orientation. The agency policy manual currently permits an orientation to be conducted within 24 hours of a young person entering the juvenile facility. This is contrary to the requirements of Title 15; youth orientations must take place before placement in a living area. The Orientation handbook and related documents need to be updated to reflect all required elements. Title 15: Section 1354. Separation. The facility does not have a clear or well-defined Separation Policy that defines the required types of separation or the implementation in accordance with current regulatory requirements. Self-Separations are not being fully documented as required by policy. Title 15: Section 1354.5. Room Confinement. Documentation is insufficient as currently provided, and the reasons for initial or continued room confinement, integration plans, and approvals for extensions were not consistently recorded or submitted. Title 15: Section 1358.5. Use of Restraint Devices for Movement and Transportation Within the Facility. Documentation is insufficient regarding the completion and documentation of an individual assessment for the need to apply restraints for movement or transportation within the facility that includes consideration of a youth’s known medical or mental health conditions and trauma-informed approaches. Title 15: Section 1361. Grievance Procedure. Several grievances reviewed were not responded to as required. Grievances require a written response which includes the reasons for the decisions made. Several were lacking this response. 7376+ Orange PROB JH Camp SYTF CI LTR 25-26 Daniel Hernandez Chief Probation Officer Page 3 Title 15: Section 1390. Discipline. The facility's policy does not provide clearly defined and consistent guidelines for disciplinary actions imposed on youth. Additionally, the policy does not clearly articulate discipline expectations, leading to subjective implementation. ORANGE COUNTY YOUTH GUIDANCE CENTER Title 15: Section 1324. Policy and Procedures Manual. Certain sections of policy required are missing. We cannot verify that all staff members have reviewed the policy manual, as no documentation of review was available. Additionally, several individual policy sections are incomplete and must contain all requirements of the regulation. Title 15: Section 1325. Fire Safety Plan. The facility has an independent Fire Safety Plan that is not included in the agency policy manual as required nor was there any evidence provided of consultation with the local fire department or the State Fire Marshal. Title 15: Section 1353. Orientation. The agency policy does not specify a timeline for providing the youth orientation; however, we have identified documentation that permits up to 24 hours for the completion of orientation. This is contrary to the requirements of Title 15; youth orientations must take place before placement in a living area. The orientation handbook and related documents need to be updated to reflect all required elements. Title 15: Section 1354. Separation. The facility does not have a clear or well-defined Separation Policy that defines the required types of separation or the implementation in accordance with current regulatory requirements. Self-Separations are not being fully documented as required by policy. Title 15: Section 1355. Institutional Assessment and Plan. Documentation is insufficient for transition plans. Timeframes and persons responsible are not consistently documented. Title 15: Section 1358.5. Use of Restraint Devices for Movement and Transportation Within the Facility. Documentation is insufficient regarding the completion and documentation of an individual assessment for the need to apply restraints for movement or transportation within the facility that includes consideration of a youth’s known medical or mental health conditions and trauma-informed approaches. Title 15: Section 1390. Discipline. The facility's policy does not provide clearly defined and consistent guidelines for disciplinary actions imposed on youth. Additionally, the policy does not clearly articulate discipline expectations, leading to subjective implementation. 7376+ Orange PROB JH Camp SYTF CI LTR 25-26 Daniel Hernandez Chief Probation Officer Page 4 ORANGE COUNTY YOUTH LEADERSHIP ACADEMY Title 15: Section 1324. Policy and Procedures Manual. Certain sections of policy required are missing. We cannot verify that all staff members have reviewed the policy manual, as no documentation of review was available. Additionally, several individual policy sections are incomplete and must contain all requirements of the regulation. Title 15: Section 1325. Fire Safety Plan. The facility has an independent Fire Safety Plan that is not included in the agency policy manual as required nor was there any evidence provided of consultation with the local fire department or the State Fire Marshal. There was no documentation provided regarding a written plan for the emergency housing of YLA youth in the event of a fire. Title 15: Section 1353. Orientation. The agency policy does not specify a timeline for providing the youth orientation; however, we have identified documentation that permits up to 24 hours for the completion of orientation. This is contrary to the requirements of Title 15; youth orientations must take place before placement in a living area. The orientation handbook and related documents need to be updated to reflect all required elements. Title 15: Section 1354. Separation. The facility does not have a clear or well-defined Separation Policy that defines the required types of separation or the implementation in accordance with current regulatory requirements. Self-Separations are not being fully documented as required by policy. Title 15: Section 1354.5 Room Confinement Documentation is insufficient as currently provided, and the reasons for initial or continued room confinement, integration plans, and approvals for extensions were not consistently recorded or submitted. We also found youth without visitors were held in their room during visiting due to lack of adequate visiting space. Title 15: Section 1355. Institutional Assessment and Plan. Documentation is insufficient for transition plans. Timeframes and persons responsible are not consistently documented. Title 15: Section 1358.5. Use of Restraint Devices for Movement and Transportation Within the Facility. Documentation is insufficient regarding the completion and documentation of an individual assessment for the need to apply restraints for movement or transportation within the facility that includes consideration of a youth’s known medical or mental health conditions and trauma-informed approaches. Title 15: Section 1390. Discipline. The facility's policy does not provide clearly defined and consistent guidelines for disciplinary actions imposed on youth. Additionally, the policy does not clearly articulate discipline expectations, leading to subjective implementation. 7376+ Orange PROB JH Camp SYTF CI LTR 25-26 Daniel Hernandez Chief Probation Officer Page 5 * * * Refer to the attached Procedures Checklist for detailed information. Please note that although noncompliance with Section 1361, Grievance Procedure, was indicated on the Initial Inspection Report for the YGC and YLA facilities, a secondary review of grievances revealed that the facilities were, in fact, compliant at the time of inspection. The Juvenile Hall was found to be noncompliant with Section 1361, as indicated in the summary provided above and in the Procedures Checklist. Refer to the Physical Plant Evaluation and Living Area Space Evaluation attachments for information related to Rated Capacity and Title 24 compliance. CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN (CAP) An Exit Briefing with your staff was held on Friday, September 12, 2025. An Initial Inspection Report (IIR) outlining items of noncompliance was provided to you and your staff at the Exit Briefing. Pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code section 209(d), a CAP must be provided to the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) for approval no later than 60 days following the notice of noncompliance in the IIR, which was Monday, November 11, 2025. Your CAP was submitted and approved on that same date. The statutory date for remedying all remaining items of noncompliance is February 9, 2026. BSCC staff will follow up with further information regarding the implementation of the corrective action plan and reinspection for compliance. Failure to correct the item(s) of noncompliance within the approved timeframe following CAP approval will result in the county’s appearance before the BSCC Board for a determination of suitability. * * * Please email me at lisa.southwell@bscc.ca.gov or call (916) 322-1638 if you have any questions. Sincerely, LISA SOUTHWELL Field Representative Facilities Standards and Operations Division 7376+ Orange PROB JH Camp SYTF CI LTR 25-26 Daniel Hernandez Chief Probation Officer Page 6 Enclosures Cc: Presiding Judge, Orange County Juvenile Court* Chair, Juvenile Justice Commission, Orange County* Chair, Board of Supervisors, Orange County* County Administrator, Orange County* Jessica Johnson, Chief Deputy Probation Officer, Orange County Probation Department Kevin Moore, Director, Orange County Probation Department Regina Martinez, Director, Orange County Probation Department *Copies of the inspection are available upon request or online at www.bscc.ca.gov. 7376+ Orange PROB JH Camp SYTF CI LTR 25-26 JUVENILE HALLS, SPECIAL PURPOSE JUVENILE HALLS AND CAMPS Board of State and Community Corrections PROCEDURES CHECKLIST1 BSCC Code: 7376 FACILITY NAME: Orange County Juvenile Hall FACILITY TYPE: Juvenile Hall PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Kevin Moore, Director; Kerri Carvo, Assistant Director; Eric Biegler, Assistant Director; 6 youth, 4 males and 2 females; 2 facility staff; Collaborative Partners, Grace-Aileen Lizardo; and Joie Roe (Medical); and Paola Bautista and Annette Malijen (CEGU); and Dave Connor from Education. FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Lisa Southwell DATE: Dates between July 27, 2025, and September 11, 2025 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1313 COUNTY INSPECTION AND EVALUATION 2024: OF BUILDING AND GROUNDS Inspection completed by Supervising Building Inspector Larry Jeffery on November 7, 2024. On an annual basis, or as otherwise required by law, Deficiencies noted have been corrected. each juvenile facility administrator shall obtain a documented inspection and evaluation from the ☒ ☐ ☐ 2025: following: Public Works Inspection Pending (a) county building inspector or person designated by the Board of Supervisors to approve building safety; (b) fire authority having jurisdiction, including a fire 2025: clearance as required by Health and Safety Code January 7, 2025, Corrected. Clearance ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 13146.1(a) and (b); 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 Juvenile Facilities, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 5 for the complete list and text of regulations. 2 Excerpts from facility policies, procedures, or other reference documents are indicated in italicized text. 7376 Orange PROB Juvenile Hall CI PRO 25-26 Page 1 of 59 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (c) local health officer, inspection in accordance with 2024: Health and Safety Code Section 101045; Environmental Health Evaluation: Completed May 22, 2024, by Jonathan Wolent, REHS, Environmental Health Specialist III. Deficiencies found. Work order noted and issue corrected. Nutritional Health Evaluation: Completed May 29, 2024, by Martha Aleme-Selassie, Supervising Public Health Nutritionist. No Deficiencies were found. Medical/Mental Health Evaluation: Completed May 22, 2024, by Tammy Nguyen, BSN, RN, PHN and Brittany Shaw, LCSW, Service Chief I. No Deficiencies were found. ☒ ☐ ☐ 2025: Environmental Health Evaluation: Completed April 23, 2025, by Gage Tucker-Densley, REHS, Environmental Health Specialist II and Jonathan Wolent, REHS, Environmental Health Specialist III. Deficiencies noted and corrective action completed. Nutritional Health Evaluation: Completed April 23, 2025, by Martha Aleme-Selassie, Supervising Public Health Nutritionist. No Deficiencies were found. Medical/Mental Health Evaluation: Completed April 23, 2025, by Grace D. Cua, Public Health Nurse. No Deficiencies were found. (d) county superintendent of schools on the adequacy 2024: Evaluation completed by Joanne of educational services and facilities as required in Finney, Principal SOAR Academy at the YTC, Section 1370; SDCOE on July 23, 2024. No Deficiencies noted. ☒ ☐ ☐ 2025: Evaluation completed by Kirk Anderson, coordinator, West Coast College on July 16, 2025. No deficiencies were noted. (e) juvenile court as required by Section 209 of the 2023: Welfare and Institutions Code; and, Inspection completed by Presiding Judge Craig Arthur on December 11, 2023. 2024: ☒ ☐ ☐ Inspection completed by Presiding Judge Craig Arthur on December 9, 2024. 2025: Juvenile Court Inspection Pending. (f) the Juvenile Justice Commission as required by 2023 Section 229 of the Welfare and Institutions Code or Completed October 4, 2023. Probation Commission as required by Section 240 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. 2024: ☒ ☐ ☐ Completed June 10, 2024. 2025: Completed July 28, 2025. 7376 Orange PROB Juvenile Hall CI PRO 25-26 Page 2 of 59 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1320 APPOINTMENT AND QUALIFICATIONS Certification Letter initially provided on July 2, 2025, resubmitted July 28, 2025, from Chief Note: Compliance with this section is determined by Daniel Hernandez certifying all elements of the receipt of the Chief Probation Officer’s certification regulation have been met. letter confirming that all elements of regulation are met. (a) Appointment ☒ ☐ ☐ In each juvenile facility there shall be a superintendent, director or facility manager in charge of its program and employees. Such superintendent, director, facility manager and other employees of the facility shall be appointed by the facility administrator pursuant to applicable provisions of law. (b) Employee Qualifications Each facility shall: (1) recruit and hire employees who possess knowledge, skills and abilities appropriate to their ☒ ☐ ☐ job classification and duties in accordance with applicable civil service or merit system rules; (2) require a medical evaluation and physical examination including tuberculosis screening test and evaluation for immunity to contagious ☒ ☐ ☐ illnesses of childhood (i.e., diphtheria, rubeola, rubella, and mumps); (3) adhere to the minimum standards for the selection and training requirements adopted by the Board pursuant to Section 6035 of the Penal ☒ ☐ ☐ Code; and (4) conduct a criminal records review, on each new employee, and psychological examination in accordance with Section 1031 of the Government ☒ ☐ ☐ Code. (c) Contract personnel, volunteers, and other non- Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual employees of the facility, who may be present at the Section 1-4-203: Security Clearance facility, shall have such clearance and qualifications Volunteers, Vendors, Contractors, and Orange as may be required by law, and their presence at the ☒ ☐ ☐ County Public Works Personnel facility shall be subject to the approval and control of the facility manager. 7376 Orange PROB Juvenile Hall CI PRO 25-26 Page 3 of 59 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1321 STAFFING Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Section 3-1-021: Staffing Each juvenile facility shall: (a) have an adequate number of personnel sufficient Documentation including department staff to carry out the overall facility operation and its rosters, daily work schedules, duty officer shift programming, to provide for safety and security of summaries, and the facility worksheet were youth and staff, and meet established standards and reviewed as well as conversations held with regulations; youth, staff, supervisors, and facility partners to ensure adequate personnel are present to carry out facility operations and to provide for the safety and security of the youth and staff and ensure established standards and regulations are being met. Per the staffing worksheets, we found the population to have remained stable with a slight increase over the course of the cycle. We noted and found sufficient staff on duty during the time periods we reviewed. All shifts were found to have a supervisor on duty. Ancillary staff, support staff, and partner staff were also noted to be present and were viewed on site supporting daily operations in ☒ ☐ ☐ the facility. There is always an administrator either physically present or on call for the facility to provide support, direction, and guidance. All youth interviewed noted they receive access to all required activities daily and are not held in their rooms due to a lack of staff. We did not see any evidence of this in any documentation reviewed. Staff we spoke with reported staffing is consistent and manageable. If extra staff are necessary, this need is managed through voluntary overtime first before staff are mandatorily ordered to stay and remain on duty. Partner staff also confirmed, when interviewed, youth are not being denied services due to a lack of staffing. They noted youth are participating in all programming and can attend medical or behavioral health appointments or other appointments as necessary. (b) ensure that no required services shall be denied Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual because of insufficient numbers of staff on duty Section 3-1-021: Staffing ☒ ☐ ☐ absent exigent circumstances; (c) have a sufficient number of supervisory level staff Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual to ensure adequate supervision of all staff members; Section 3-1-021: Staffing There is a supervisor assigned to all shifts. The ☒ ☐ ☐ late-night supervisor will also provide support to the camps if necessary. There is also an administrator in charge (AIC) at all times either in the building or on call. 7376 Orange PROB Juvenile Hall CI PRO 25-26 Page 4 of 59 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (d) have a clearly identified person on duty at all times Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual who is responsible for operations and activities and Section 3-1-021: Staffing has completed the Juvenile Corrections Officer Core ☒ ☐ ☐ Course and PC 832 training; All facility staff and all supervisors are CORE trained. (e) have at least one staff member present on each Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual living unit whenever there are youth in the living unit; Section 3-1-021 ☒ ☐ ☐ There is always at least one staff member present when youth are present in the living unit. (f) have sufficient food service personnel relative to Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual the number and security of living units, including staff Section 3-1-021: Staffing qualified and available to: plan menus meeting nutritional requirements of youth; provide kitchen The facility food services staff are tasked with supervision; direct food preparation and servings; everyday food preparation, and the Nutrition conduct related training programs for culinary staff; ☒ ☐ ☐ Evaluations revealed no deficiencies. and maintain necessary records; or, a facility may serve food that meets nutritional standards prepared We reviewed the menus for the Juvenile Hall by an outside source; and found the menus adequate; the youth we spoke with spoke well of the meals provided. (g) have sufficient administrative, clerical, Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual recreational, medical, dental, mental health, building Section 3-1-021: Staffing maintenance, transportation, control room, facility security and other support staff for the efficient The facility has sufficient non-sworn staff management of the facility, and to ensure that youth including medical, mental health staff, and supervision staff shall not be diverted from support staff based on or review of supervising youth; and, documentation. Personal interviews were held with managers from the medical staff, mental health staff (CEGU), kitchen staff, and education staff. All reported to have good relationships with facility leadership and with each other. They individually reported strong interdisciplinary ☒ ☐ ☐ collaboration and commitment to the coordinated care of the youth in each of the facilities. This collaborative relationship was apparent and was noticeable in the interactions between probation and partner staff. The teams focus on open communication, working together toward common goals, and the betterment of the youth. Each discipline provides comprehensive services and activities to the youth based on their individual needs. (h) assign sufficient youth supervision staff to provide Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual continuous wide awake supervision of youth, subject Section 3-1-021: Staffing to temporary variations in staff assignments to meet special program needs. Staffing shall be in ☒ ☐ ☐ All staff remain awake at all times. Duty compliance with a minimum youth-staff ratio for the officers conduct rounds of the facility following facility types: throughout the shift to ensure compliance. 7376 Orange PROB Juvenile Hall CI PRO 25-26 Page 5 of 59 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (1) Juvenile Halls Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (A) during the hours that youth are awake, one Section 3-1-021: Staffing wide-awake youth supervision staff member on duty for each 10 youth in detention; Documentation reviewed consisted of departmental staffing rosters, random facility work schedules, and staffing reports. Orange County Probation facility administrators staff their facilities to PREA standards, exceeding the state minimum ☒ ☐ ☐ standard of 1 to 10 for a 1 to 8 ratio. During the time frames we reviewed in July 2025, we found the facility compliant with regulation and with policy for all dates we reviewed. We found no incidents where the facility was below ratio or where youth did not receive programs or any other activities due to a lack of staff. (B) during the hours that youth are confined to Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual their room for the purpose of sleeping, one Section 3-1-021: Staffing wide-awake youth supervision staff member on duty for each 30 youth in detention; PREA staffing also applies to the late-night staffing, which exceeds the State’s minimum ☒ ☐ ☐ standard. During the time frames we reviewed in July 2025, we found the facility compliant with regulation and with policy and found no incidents where the facility was below ratio. (C) at least two wide-awake youth supervision Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual staff members on duty at all times, regardless Section 3-1-021: Staffing of the number of youth in detention, unless an arrangement has been made for backup ☒ ☐ ☐ There are always at least two wide-awake support services which allow for immediate staff. response to emergencies; and, (D) at least one youth supervision staff member Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual on duty who is the same gender as youth Section 3-1-021: Staffing housed in the facility. ☒ ☐ ☐ The facility had a good mixture of male and female staff assigned to the shifts we viewed. (E) personnel with primary responsibility for Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual other duties such as administration, Section 3-1-021: Staffing supervision of personnel, academic or trade instruction, clerical, kitchen or maintenance ☒ ☐ ☐ All shifts viewed were compliant. shall not be classified as youth supervision staff positions. (2) Special Purpose Juvenile Halls The facility is a Juvenile Hall, not a Special (A) during hours that youth are awake, one Purpose JH. The remainder of this section is wide-awake youth supervision staff member on ☐ ☐ ☒ marked as N/A. duty for each 10 youth in detention; (B) during the hours that youth are confined to their room for the purpose of sleeping, one wide-awake youth supervision staff member on ☐ ☐ ☒ duty for each 30 youth in detention; 7376 Orange PROB Juvenile Hall CI PRO 25-26 Page 6 of 59 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (C) at least two wide-awake youth supervision staff members on duty at all times, regardless of the number of youth in detention, unless an arrangement has been made for backup ☐ ☐ ☒ support services which allow for immediate response to emergencies; and, (D) at least one youth supervision staff member on duty who is the same gender as youth ☐ ☐ ☒ housed in the facility. (E) personnel with primary responsibility for These staff are not identified as supervision other duties such as administration, staff. supervision of personnel, academic or trade instruction, clerical, kitchen or maintenance ☐ ☐ ☒ shall not be classified as youth supervision staff positions. (3) Camps The facility is a Juvenile Hall, not a Camp. The (A) during the hours that youth are awake, one remainder of this section is marked as N/A. wide-awake youth supervision staff member on ☐ ☐ ☒ duty for each 15 youth in the camp population; (B) during the hours that youth are confined to their room for the purpose of sleeping, one wide-awake youth supervision staff member on ☐ ☐ ☒ duty for each 30 youth present in the facility; (C) at least two wide-awake youth supervision staff members on duty at all times, regardless of the number of youth in residence, unless arrangements have been made for backup ☐ ☐ ☒ support services which allow for immediate response to emergencies; (D) at least one youth supervision staff member on duty who is the same gender as youth ☐ ☐ ☒ housed in the facility; (E) in addition to the minimum staff to youth ratio required in (h)(3)(A)-(B), consideration shall be given to the size, design, and location of the camp; types of youth committed to the camp; and the function of the camp in ☐ ☐ ☒ determining the level of supervision necessary to maintain the safety and welfare of youth and staff; (F) personnel with primary responsibility for other duties such as administration, supervision of personnel, academic or trade instruction, clerical, farm, forestry, kitchen or ☐ ☐ ☒ maintenance shall not be classified as youth supervision staff positions. 7376 Orange PROB Juvenile Hall CI PRO 25-26 Page 7 of 59 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1322 YOUTH SUPERVISION STAFF All Orange County Probation Department ORIENTATION AND TRAINING (OCPD) staff complete JCORE prior to reporting to the facility for assignment. (a) Prior to assuming any responsibilities each youth JCORE is offered internally through the supervision staff member shall be properly oriented to their duties, including: Orange County Probation Department training (1) youth supervision duties; division. New staff coming into the department are offered to participate in the Agency’s Pre- CORE training program. Newly hired staff are offered the opportunity to shadow fully trained staff in various division operations to provide a broad overview of the Department’s various work assignments available within the OCPD. They are then assigned to complete their JCORE course. Once officers complete JCORE, they return to the facility and complete ☒ ☐ ☐ additional training on the job hours in the facility that addresses the site-specific information necessary for their assigned facility. The Juvenile CORE satisfies the majority of the required curriculum required by this section. CORE coupled with the additional onsite shadowing and the post CORE, on the job training, and site-specific training hours meets the required regulation. Technical assistance was provided regarding the enhancement of the documentation maintained for proof of practice and the requirement for policy which will be completed in the policy review and update in Section 1324. (2) scope of decisions they shall make; ☒ ☐ ☐ (3) the identity of their supervisor; ☒ ☐ ☐ (4) the identity of persons who are responsible to them; ☒ ☐ ☐ (5) persons to contact for decisions that are beyond their responsibility; and ☒ ☐ ☐ (6) ethical responsibilities. ☒ ☐ ☐ (b) Prior to assuming any responsibility for the Facility staff complete on the job training with a supervision of youth, each youth supervision staff training officer. member shall receive a minimum of 40 hours of ☒ ☐ ☐ facility-specific orientation, including: (1) individual and group supervision techniques; (2) regulations and policies relating to discipline and rights of youth pursuant to law and the ☒ ☐ ☐ provisions of this chapter; (3) basic health, sanitation and safety measures; ☒ ☐ ☐ (4) suicide prevention and response to suicide attempts ☒ ☐ ☐ 7376 Orange PROB Juvenile Hall CI PRO 25-26 Page 8 of 59 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (5) policies regarding use of force, de-escalation techniques, chemical agents, mechanical and ☒ ☐ ☐ physical restraints; (6) review of policies and procedures referencing trauma and trauma-informed approaches; ☒ ☐ ☐ (7) procedures to follow in the event of emergencies; ☒ ☐ ☐ (8) routine security measures, including facility perimeter and grounds; ☒ ☐ ☐ (9) crisis intervention and mental health referrals to mental health services; ☒ ☐ ☐ (10) documentation; and ☒ ☐ ☐ (11) fire/life safety training ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) Prior to assuming sole supervision of youth, each All staff complete Juvenile Correctional Officer youth supervision staff member shall successfully CORE prior to starting their assignment at any complete the requirements of the Juvenile of the OCPD Facilities. ☒ ☐ ☐ Corrections Officer Core Course pursuant to Penal Code Section 6035. (d) Prior to exercising the powers of a peace officer All new staff also complete PC 832 prior to youth supervision staff shall successfully complete reporting to the facility. training pursuant to Section 830 et seq. of the Penal ☒ ☐ ☐ Code. 1323 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY Fire and life safety are trained in JCORE and CORE is trained prior to assignment to a Whenever there is a youth in a juvenile facility, there facility. shall be at least one wide awake person on duty at all ☒ ☐ ☐ times who meets the training standards established by the Board for general fire and life safety which relate specifically to the facility. 7376 Orange PROB Juvenile Hall CI PRO 25-26 Page 9 of 59 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 1324 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL The full policy is available to Probation Staff via the Prob Net system. The policy was last All facility administrators shall develop, publish, and reviewed and updated in August of 2023, with implement a manual of written policies and additional updates to various sections made in procedures that address, at a minimum, all regulations that are applicable to the facility. Such a subsequent months throughout the cycle. We manual shall be made available to all employees, found no proof of practice that all staff have reviewed by all employees, and shall be reviewed the policy updates. administratively reviewed at a minimum every two years, and updated, as necessary. Those records Section 1324 requires a manual of policies and relating to the standards and requirements set forth in procedures that address all regulations that are these regulations shall be accessible to the Board on applicable to the facility. Additionally, Section request. 1324 requires specific policy-related details. The manual shall include: In our current review, we identified several missing required policies and procedures. We noted technical issues and omissions, such as the absence of specific words, phrases, or the intended meaning of the regulations within the current policies and procedures. Several individual policy sections are incomplete and require updates to align with all regulatory requirements. We have documented these issues in this section for correction and have not included the policy as noncompliant in their respective individual regulatory sections, as the facility is currently meeting minimum operational standards in the area. The sections are as follows and will need to be reviewed and updated. Other policy ☐ ☒ ☐ sections that also require review and update but where operations are also impacted are noted in those regulatory areas. 1327: Emergency Procedure 1328: Safety Checks 1341: Death and Serious Illness 1350: Admission 1350.5: Screening for the Risk of Sexual Abuse 1351: Release 1352: Classification 1352.5: Transgender and Intersex 1355: Institutional Case Plan 1357: Use of Force 1358: Use of Restraints 1487: Shaving 1501: Bedding Linen Exchange There are also sections of 1324 that were found to be missing. These areas will also need to be reviewed and updated. It appears the revisions previously were made, focused on the consolidation of all facility manuals into a single, comprehensive manual which may have inadvertently excluded or altered certain sections. These areas require correction as identified in both Section 1324 and in the individual sections as mentioned above. This section is noncompliant. 7376 Orange PROB Juvenile Hall CI PRO 25-26 Page 10 of 59 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (a) table of organization, including channels of • 3-1-001 Facility Management communications and a description of job • 3-1-002 Assistant Division Director classifications; Duties- Facilities • 3-1-003 Supervising Juvenile Correctional Officer (SJCO) Duties • 3-1-004 Duty Officer- Youth Guidance Center • 3-1-005 Deputy Juvenile Correctional Officer Duties • 3-1-006 Duties of the Center One ☒ ☐ ☐ Supervision Coverage Position-Youth Guidance Center • 3-1-007 Auxiliary Staff Responsibilities- Youth Guidance Center • 3-1-008 Control/Active Counselor Responsibilities • 3-1-009 Clerical Supervisors’ Duties • 3-1-010 Chief Cook Duties (b) responsibility of the probation department, 3-4-001: Juvenile Justice Commission purpose of programs, relationship to the juvenile court, the Juvenile Justice/Delinquency Prevention The Orange County Probation Department has Commission or Probation Committee, probation staff, ☐ ☒ ☐ agreements in place of working with partner school personnel and other agencies that are involved agencies; however, we were unable to find all in juvenile facility programs; policy sections specific to this section. (c) responsibilities of all employees; Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Section: • 3-1-001 Facility Management • 3-1-002 Assistant Division Director Duties- Facilities • 3-1-003 Supervising Juvenile Correctional Officer (SJCO) Duties • 3-1-004 Duty Officer- Youth Guidance Center • 3-1-005 Deputy Juvenile Correctional ☒ ☐ ☐ Officer Duties • 3-1-006 Duties of the Center One Supervision Coverage Position-Youth Guidance Center • 3-1-007 Auxiliary Staff Responsibilities- Youth Guidance Center • 3-1-008 Control/Active Counselor Responsibilities • 3-1-009 Clerical Supervisors’ Duties • 3-1-010 Chief Cook Duties (d) initial orientation and training program for See 1322. Policy Required employees; ☐ ☒ ☐ (e) initial orientation, including safety and security We were unable to find policy specific to this issues and anti-discrimination policies, for support section. staff, contract employees, school, mental/behavioral ☐ ☒ ☐ health and medical staff, program providers and volunteers; 7376 Orange PROB Juvenile Hall CI PRO 25-26 Page 11 of 59 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (f) maintenance of record-keeping, statistics and “ communication system to ensure: ☐ ☒ ☐ (1) efficient operation of the juvenile facility; (2) legal and proper care of youth; “ ☐ ☒ ☐ (3) maintenance of individual youth's records; “ ☐ ☒ ☐ (4) supply of information to the juvenile court and “ those authorized by the court or by the law; and, ☐ ☒ ☐ (5) release of information regarding youth. “ ☐ ☒ ☐ (g) ethical responsibilities; “ ☐ ☒ ☐ (h) trauma-informed approaches; “ ☐ ☒ ☐ (i) culturally responsive approaches; “ ☐ ☒ ☐ (j) gender responsive approaches; “ ☐ ☒ ☐ (k) a non-discrimination provision that provides that Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual all youth within the facility shall have fair and equal Section 3-4-003: Non-Discrimination and Zero access to all available services, placement, care, Tolerance Guidelines treatment, and benefits, and provides that no person shall be subject to discrimination or harassment on the basis of actual or perceived race, ethnic group identification, ancestry, national origin, immigration ☒ ☐ ☐ status, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, mental or physical disability, or HIV status, including restrictive housing or classification decisions based solely on any of the above mentioned categories; (l) storage and maintenance requirements for any Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual chemical agents related security devices, and Section 3-2-005: Control of Weapons, weapons and ammunition, where applicable; Ammunition and Explosives in Facilities and ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 3-6-003: Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) Spray facilities (m) establishment of procedures for collection of Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Medi-Cal eligibility information and enrollment of Section 3-5-016: Processing Medi-Cal Pre- eligible youth; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ Release Applications for Youth in Juvenile Facilities (n) establishment of a policy that prohibits all forms of Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual sexual abuse, sexual assault and sexual harassment. Section 1-4-123: Prevention, Detection, The policy shall include an approach to preventing, Reporting and Response to Incidents of detecting and responding to such conduct and any Sexual Misconduct, Section 3-4-003: Non- ☒ ☐ ☐ retaliation for reporting such conduct, as well as a Discrimination and Zero Tolerance Guidelines, provision for reporting such conduct by youth, staff or and Section 3-15-005: Sexual Abuse a third party. Investigations 1325 FIRE SAFETY PLAN The facility has an independent Fire Safety Plan that is not included in the agency policy The facility administrator shall consult with the local manual as required. We found no evidence of fire department having jurisdiction over the facility, or a consultation with the local fire department or with the State Fire Marshal, in developing a plan for ☐ ☒ ☐ the State Fire Marshal in the development of fire safety which shall include, but not be limited to: the facility plan. (a) a fire prevention plan to be included as part of the manual of policy and procedures; 7376 Orange PROB Juvenile Hall CI PRO 25-26 Page 12 of 59 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (b) monthly fire and life safety inspections by facility We reviewed Monthly Fire and Life Safety staff with two-year retention of the inspection record; Inspections for the JH from January 2024- June 2025. All were completed in compliance with regulation. The agency documents several areas in addition to fire and life safety as part of their ☒ ☐ ☐ monthly inspection process. Technical Assistance (TA) provided regarding the format utilized to ensure that all buildings are noted. This information was again addressed for ongoing compliance. (c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health See Section 1313. and Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b); ☒ ☐ ☐ (d) an evacuation plan; Evacuations are dependent on the type and seriousness of the emergency. There is a plan to evacuate the units and the facility to the field. ☒ ☐ ☐ TA provided to ensure both the policy and the Emergency manual are updated and consistent in the directives being provided. (e) documented fire drills not less than quarterly; The Emergency procedure Manual -Juvenile Hall Fire drill documentation was provided as part of the monthly report and was separated by unit. Drills were conducted quarterly as required by regulation, but the majority of the ☒ ☐ ☐ facility units conducted monthly drills for fire and other types of emergency drills. Provided TA to conduct drills during all shifts, to include facility partners in drills to ensure true preparedness and suggest the late night staff conduct tabletop drills. (f) a written plan for the emergency housing of youth There was no documentation provided in the case of fire; and, regarding a written plan for the emergency ☐ ☒ ☐ housing of JH youth in the event of a fire. (g) development of a fire suppression pre-plan in There was no documentation provided of a fire cooperation with the local fire department. ☐ ☒ ☐ suppression pre-plan. 1326 SECURITY REVIEW Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Sections: Each facility administrator shall develop policies and procedures to annually review, evaluate, and • 3-4-004 Annual Facility Security document security of the facility. The review and Review evaluation shall include internal and external security, • 3-2-001 Facility Security including, but not limited to, key control, equipment, • 3-1-19 Care and Use of Keys Juvenile and staff training. ☒ ☐ ☐ Hall 2024: The security review was completed by ADD Kerri Carvo on July 15, 2024. 2025: The security review was completed by ADD Kerri Carvo on July 7, 2025. 7376 Orange PROB Juvenile Hall CI PRO 25-26 Page 13 of 59 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1327 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Sections: The facility administrator shall develop facility- specific policies and procedures for emergencies • 3-3-001: Reporting Juvenile Facility that shall include, but not be limited to: Escapes (a) escape, disturbances, and the taking of • 3-3-002: Hostage and Major hostages; Disturbance • 3-3-006: Unauthorized Person on Grounds ☒ ☐ ☐ The Department utilizes both the Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual and an Emergency Policy Manual for each facility. The agency completed a full policy update recently and it appears some sections were omitted where they had been present previously as indicated in their last comprehensive inspection. (b) civil disturbance, active shooter and terrorist Missing policy on active shooter and terrorist attack; ☐ ☒ ☐ attacks. This will be addressed in 1324 update. Orange County Probation Department - Emergency Procedures Manual-Juvenile Hall - JH (c) fire and natural disasters; ☒ ☐ ☐ Fire, earthquakes, and flood evacuations procedures. (d) periodic testing of emergency equipment; Policy unable to be located. ☐ ☒ ☐ Orange County Probation Department - Emergency Procedures Manual-Juvenile Hall - JH (e) emergency evacuation of the facility; and ☒ ☐ ☐ Youth will be evacuated to the facility field and await direction. No policy to direct the review to be conducted; however, operationally, the review was completed. Policy needs to be drafted. The facility completed a powerpoint document for all staff to review on their own for their annual review of emergency procedures. (f) a program to provide all youth supervision staff with an annual review of emergency procedures. ☒ ☐ ☐ Staff completion records were recorded electronically and provided for our review. The facility also provided the Emergency Planning Course Syllabus, fire safety quiz, and test questions/answers. 7376 Orange PROB Juvenile Hall CI PRO 25-26 Page 14 of 59 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1328 SAFETY CHECKS Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Section 3-2-001: Facility Security The facility administrator shall develop and implement policy and procedures that provide for 1328 Orange County Juvenile Facilities direct visual observation of youth at a minimum of Manual Section 3-2-001: Facility Security every 15 minutes, at random or varied intervals during hours when youth are asleep or when youth are in their rooms, confined in holding cells or Staff logs are maintained using an electronic confined to their bed in a dormitory. Supervision is system, with entries categorized under not replaced, but may be supplemented by, an various event labels. This practice is audio/visual electronic surveillance system designed standard across all agency facilities. to detect overt, aggressive or assaultive behavior and to summon aid in emergencies. All safety checks Our review of numerous safety checks from shall be documented with the actual time the check ☒ ☐ ☐ May and June 2025 indicates that staff are is completed. conducting youth safety checks within every 15 minutes, around the clock except when all youth are out of the unit. The agency’s current policy doesn't contain policy for consistently documenting how safety checks are conducted or recorded; this policy must be updated to meet compliance with section 1324, Policy and Procedure Manual. Update will also improve the documentation of safety checks. 1329 SUICIDE PREVENTION PLAN Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Sections: 3-12-004: Suicide Prevention The facility administrator, in collaboration with the Program healthcare and behavioral/mental health administrators, shall plan and implement written policies and procedures which delineate a Suicide We noted all aspects required by regulation to Prevention Plan. The plan shall consider the needs ☒ ☐ ☐ be consistent with practices in the facility. of youth experiencing past or current trauma. Suicide prevention responses shall be respectful and in the least invasive manner consistent with the level of suicide risk. The plan shall include the following elements: (a) Suicide prevention training as required in Section Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual 1322, Youth Supervision Staff Orientation, and Section 3-12-004: Suicide Prevention Training and the Juvenile Corrections Officer Core Program Course. ☒ ☐ ☐ Initial training is required and completed during CORE and refresher training completed annually. (b) Screening, Identification Assessment and Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Precautionary Protocols Section 3-12-004: Suicide Prevention (1) All youth shall be screened for risk of suicide Program and Section 3-12-002: Mental at intake and as needed during detention. Health Screening Youth are assessed via direct conversations ☒ ☐ ☐ with staff and with screening tools (Massachusetts Youth Screening Instrument and the Adverse Childhood Experiences). Youth are additionally monitored for any indicators throughout their detention. 7376 Orange PROB Juvenile Hall CI PRO 25-26 Page 15 of 59 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (2) All youth supervision staff who perform intake Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual processes shall be trained in screening youth for Section: 3-12-004: Suicide Prevention risk of suicide. Program ☒ ☐ ☐ All staff are trained in CORE and in annual comprehensive suicide prevention training that includes identification of risk factors, warning signs, and indicators of potential suicide. (3) All youth who have been identified during the Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual intake screening process to be at risk of suicide Section 3-12-004: Suicide Prevention shall be referred to behavioral/mental health staff Program and Section 3-12-003: Referral of for a suicide risk assessment. Youth to Mental Health ☒ ☐ ☐ Any youth found to be at risk is referred immediately to Clinical Evaluation and Guidance Unit (CEGU). (4) Precautionary protocols shall be developed to Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual ensure the youth’s safety pending the Section 3-12-004: Suicide Prevention behavioral/mental health assessment. Program Youth will be placed on either Observation ☒ ☐ ☐ Status or Suicide Observation Status. CEGU will see the youth and make determination whether to continue the status, lower the status, or remove the status. (c) Referral process to behavioral/mental health staff Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual for assessment and/or services. Section 3-12-003: Referral of Youth to Mental Health Youth are referred to CEGU by any facility ☒ ☐ ☐ staff or collaborative partner. Referrals may be made in writing or by phone. CEGU staff will provide updates and communicate as necessary with unit staff to ensure youth’s safety. (d) Procedures for monitoring of youth identified at Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual risk for suicide. Section 3-12-004: Suicide Prevention Program ☒ ☐ ☐ Monitoring youth is determined by the status of youth: Observation Status or Suicide Observation Status. Their status dictates the procedure for how they are monitored. (e) Safety Interventions Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (1) Procedures to address intervention protocols Section 3-12-004: Suicide Prevention for youth identified at risk for suicide which may Program ☒ ☐ ☐ include, but are not limited to: (A) Housing consideration Housing is also determined by their status. (B) Treatment strategies including trauma- Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual informed approaches Section 3-12-004: Suicide Prevention Program ☒ ☐ ☐ Treatment is determined by CEGU. 7376 Orange PROB Juvenile Hall CI PRO 25-26 Page 16 of 59 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (2) Procedures to instruct youth supervision staff Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual how to respond to youth who exhibit suicidal Section 3-12-004: Suicide Prevention behaviors. Program ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy directs staff as well as communication with CEGU staff for any specific instructions. (f) Communication Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (1) The intake process shall include Section 3-12-004: Suicide Prevention communication with the arresting officer and Program family guardians regarding the youth’s past or present suicidal ideations, behaviors or attempts. Policy notes the communication between ☒ ☐ ☐ arresting officer and family but there is no proof of practice on the detention side. The Custody Intake Unit conducts all parent and law enforcements contacts. (2) Procedures for clear and current information Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual sharing about youth at risk for suicide with youth Section 3-12-004: Suicide Prevention supervision, healthcare, and behavioral/mental Program health staff. Communication occurs regularly between ☒ ☐ ☐ probation staff and collaborative partner staff. Case conferences also occur and provide the opportunity for collaboratives to formally meet and discuss cases. (g) Debriefing of Critical Incidents Related to Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Suicides or Attempts Section 3-12-004: Suicide Prevention (1) Process for administrative review of the Program and 3-3-003: Death and Other ☒ ☐ ☐ circumstances and responses proceeding, during Serious Incidents Related to Youth in Custody and after the critical incident. Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (2) Process for a debriefing event with affected Section 3-12-004: Suicide Prevention staff. ☒ ☐ ☐ Program (3) Process for a debriefing event with affected Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual youth. Section 3-12-004: Suicide Prevention ☒ ☐ ☐ Program and Section 3-03-003: Deaths and Serious Incidents Related to Youth in Custody (h) Documentation Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (1) Documentation processes shall be developed Section 3-12-003: Referral of Youth to Mental to ensure compliance with this regulation ☒ ☐ ☐ Health and 3-12-004: Suicide Prevention Program Youth identified at risk for suicide shall not be denied Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual the opportunity to participate in facility programs, Section 3-12-004: Suicide Prevention services and activities which are available to other Program non-suicidal youth, unless deemed necessary for the safety of the youth or security of the facility. Any ☒ ☐ ☐ Young People are encouraged to participate in deprivation of programs, services or activities for full programming and in all activities. youth at risk of suicide shall be documented and approved by the facility manager. 1340 REPORTING OF LEGAL ACTIONS None reported or known. Any legal action will be reported directly to the Board by the office Each facility shall submit to the Board a letter of of the Chief Probation Officer. notification on each legal action, pertaining to ☒ ☐ ☐ conditions of confinement, filed against persons or legal entities responsible for juvenile facility operation. 7376 Orange PROB Juvenile Hall CI PRO 25-26 Page 17 of 59 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1341 DEATH AND SERIOUS ILLNESS OR Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual INJURY OF A YOUTH WHILE DETAINED Section 3-3-003: Deaths and Other Serious Incidents Related to Youth in Custody (1) Death of a Youth. (a) The facility administrator, in cooperation with There have been no incidents reported under the health administrator and the either section of regulation. behavioral/mental health director, shall develop ☒ ☐ ☐ written policies and procedures in the event of the death of a youth while detained, which include notifications to necessary parties, which may include the Juvenile Court, the parent, guardian or person standing in loco parentis and the youth’s attorney of record. (b) The health administrator, in cooperation with Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual the facility administrator, shall develop written Section 3-3-003: Deaths and Other Serious policies and procedures to assure there is a Incidents Related to Youth in Custody 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 Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual to the Board a copy of the report submitted to the Section 3-3-003: Deaths and Other Serious Attorney General under Government Code Incidents Related to Youth in Custody 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 Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual youth from the administrator, the Board may Section 3-3-003: Deaths and Other Serious within 30 calendar days inspect and evaluate the Incidents Related to Youth in Custody 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. Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (a) The facility administrator, in cooperation with Section 3-3-003: Deaths and Other Serious the health administrator, shall develop written Incident Related to Youth in Custody policies and procedures for the notification to necessary parties, which may include the Policy language will be addressed through ☒ ☐ ☐ Juvenile Court, the parent, guardian or person revisions to the Policy Manual, specifically in standing in loco parentis and the youth’s attorney Section 1324 of record in the case of a serious illness or injury of a youth. 1342 POPULATION ACCOUNTING Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Section 3-2-008: Accounting of Youth Assigned Each juvenile facility shall submit required population to Juvenile Hall and profile survey reports to the Board within 10 ☒ ☐ ☐ working days after the end of each reporting period, Orange County Probation Department has in a format to be provided by the Board. submitted all reports in a timely manner. 7376 Orange PROB Juvenile Hall CI PRO 25-26 Page 18 of 59 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1343 JUVENILE FACILITY CAPACITY The Juvenile Hall has not exceeded their rated (EXCERPT) capacity this cycle. When the number of youth detained in a living unit of a juvenile facility exceeds its rated capacity for more ☒ ☐ ☐ than fifteen (15) calendar days in a month, the facility administrator shall provide a crowding report to the Board in a format provided by the Board. 1350 ADMITTANCE PROCEDURES Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Section 3-5-001: Juvenile Hall Intake The facility administrator shall develop and implement written policies and procedures for 10 admission packets were requested and admittance of youth that emphasize respectful and received from May 2025 for review. humane engagement with youth, and reflect that the Documentation packets provided included admission process may be traumatic to youth who ☒ ☐ ☐ record of intake telephone calls, facility Face may have already experienced trauma. Policies shall Sheet, property inventory, Effective Changes be trauma-informed, culturally relevant, and since January 2019, and rules sign-off. 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: Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (1) Access to two free phone calls within one hour Section 3-5-001: Juvenile Hall Intake of admittance in accordance with the provisions ☒ ☐ ☐ of Welfare and Institution Code Section 627; Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (2) Offer of a shower; ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 3-5-001: Juvenile Hall Intake Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (3) Documented secure storage of personal Section 3-5-001: Juvenile Hall Intake And 3-9- belongings; ☒ ☐ ☐ 006: Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (4) Offer of food upon arrival; ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 3-5-001: Juvenile Hall Intake (5) Screening for physical and behavioral health Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual and safety issues, intellectual or developmental Section 3-5-001: Juvenile Hall Intake ☒ ☐ ☐ disabilities; (6) Screening for physical and developmental Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual disabilities in accordance with Sections 1329, Section 3-5-001: Juvenile Hall Intake ☒ ☐ ☐ 1413, and 1430 of these regulations; (7) Contact with Regional Center for the Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Developmentally Disabled for youth that are Section 3-5-001: Juvenile Hall Intake suspected of or identified as having a ☒ ☐ ☐ developmental disability, pursuant to Section 1413; and, Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (8) Procedures consistent with Section 1352.5. ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 3-5-001: Juvenile Hall Intake (b) juvenile hall administrators shall establish written Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual criteria for detention that considers the least Section 2-4-106: Custody Intake Risk restrictive environment. Assessment Instrument (RAI) ☒ ☐ ☐ Custody Intake Unit is responsible for all detention decisions. Facility staff do not make detention decisions. 7376 Orange PROB Juvenile Hall CI PRO 25-26 Page 19 of 59 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (c) juvenile camps and post-dispositional programs Not applicable to the JH. in juvenile halls shall develop policies and procedures that advise the youth of the estimated length of stay, inform them of program guidelines and ☐ ☐ ☒ provide written screening criteria for inclusion and exclusion from the program. (d) juvenile halls shall develop policies and There are no commitments to the Juvenile Hall procedures that advise any committed youth of the specifically; however, upon entry, and when estimated length of his/her stay. assigned to a living unit, all young people are assigned a counselor who is responsible to document the youth’s next court date, release date, etc. This information is updated as available and reviewed for any changes. All ☐ ☐ ☒ changes are communicated to the youth. While not a formal process, it was discussed that this procedure should be captured in a formal policy should a youth be committed to the facility. 1350.5 SCREENING FOR THE RISK OF SEXUAL Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual ABUSE Section 3-5-001: Juvenile Hall Intake The facility administrator shall develop and We reviewed the 10 youth screenings for risk implement written policies and procedures to reduce of sexual abuse who were provided to us for the risk of sexual abuse by or upon youth. The policy admission documentation purposes. All had shall require facility staff to assess each youth within assessments completed timely as required. 72 hours of admission based on the following information: ☒ ☐ ☐ In addition to the PREA assessment, the (a) Prior sexual victimization or abusiveness; agency also completes the Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, and Gender Expression (SOGIE) and the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) assessments on all youth. Additional samples of these screenings were also provided for review. (b) Gender nonconforming appearance or manner; Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual or identification as lesbian, gay or bisexual, Section 3-5-001: Juvenile Hall Intake transgender, queer or intersex, and whether the ☒ ☐ ☐ youth may, therefore, be vulnerable to sexual abuse; Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (c) Current charges and offense history; ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 3-5-001: Juvenile Hall Intake Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (d) Age; ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 3-5-001: Juvenile Hall Intake Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (e) Level of emotional and cognitive development; ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 3-5-001: Juvenile Hall Intake Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (f) Physical size and stature; ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 3-5-001: Juvenile Hall Intake Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (g) Mental illness or mental disabilities; ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 3-5-001: Juvenile Hall Intake Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (h) Intellectual or developmental disabilities; ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 3-5-001: Juvenile Hall Intake Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (i) Physical disabilities; ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 3-5-001: Juvenile Hall Intake Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (j) The youth’s perception of vulnerability; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 3-5-001: Juvenile Hall Intake 7376 Orange PROB Juvenile Hall CI PRO 25-26 Page 20 of 59 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (k) Any other specific information about the individual Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual youth that may indicate heightened needs for Section 3-5-001: Juvenile Hall Intake supervision, additional safety precautions, or ☒ ☐ ☐ separation from certain other youth. Staff shall ascertain this information through Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual conversations with the youth during the admittance Section 3-5-001: Juvenile Hall Intake process, medical and behavioral health screenings; during classification assessments; and by reviewing ☒ ☐ ☐ court records, case files, facility behavioral records, and other relevant documentation from the youth’s files. The facility administrator shall implement All information is maintained in the agency appropriate controls on the dissemination of case management system which is protected information within the facility relative to responses by passwords. received pursuant to this assessment in order to ☒ ☐ ☐ ensure that sensitive information is not exploited to the youth’s detriment by staff or other youth. 1351 RELEASE PROCEDURES Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Section 3-5-002: Releases The facility administrator shall develop and implement written policies and procedures for Documentation provided for review included release of youth from custody which provide for: release authorization forms, release summary reports, and court disposition sheets. Documentation does not reflect proof of ☒ ☐ ☐ practice of all requirements; however, additional interviews with facility partners clarified these regulatory requirements and operational expectations. TA provided to facility staff to ensure that all areas of regulation are met with proper proof of practice. Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (a) verification of identity/release papers; ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 3-5-002: Releases Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (b) return of personal clothing and valuables; ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 3-5-002: Releases Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (c) notification to the youth's parents or guardian; ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 3-5-002: Releases (d) notification to the facility health care provider in Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual accordance with Sections 1408 and 1437 of these Section 3-5-002: Releases regulations, for coordination with outside agencies; ☒ ☐ ☐ and, Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (e) notification of school staff; ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 3-5-002: Releases Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (f) notification of facility mental health personnel. ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 3-5-002: Releases The facility administrator shall develop and implement policies and procedures for post- See Section 1355. disposition youth to coordinate the provision of transitional and reentry services including, but not ☒ ☐ ☐ limited to, medical and behavioral health, education, probation supervision and community-based services. 7376 Orange PROB Juvenile Hall CI PRO 25-26 Page 21 of 59 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 The facility administrator shall develop and Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual implement written policies and procedures for the Section 3-8-13: Temporary Releases and furlough of youth from custody. Furlough Procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ All furloughs require a court order. 1352 CLASSIFICATION Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Section 3-5-006: Youth Housing and The facility administrator shall develop and Classification implement written policies and procedures on classification of youth for the purpose of determining ☒ ☐ ☐ Classification documentation provided for housing placement in the facility. review. All, including periodic classifications, Such procedures shall: were noted to be completed as required. (a) provide for the safety of the youth, other youth, Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual facility staff, and the public by placing youth in the Section 3-5-006: Youth Housing and appropriate, least restrictive housing and program Classification settings. Housing assignments shall consider the ☒ ☐ ☐ need for single, double or dormitory assignment or location within the dormitory; (b) consider facility populations and physical design Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual of the facility; Section 3-5-006: Youth Housing and ☒ ☐ ☐ Classification (c) provide that a youth shall be classified upon Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual admittance to the facility; classification factors shall Section 3-5-006: Youth Housing and include, but not be limited to: age, maturity, Classification sophistication, emotional stability, program needs, ☒ ☐ ☐ legal status, public safety considerations, medical/mental health considerations, gender and gender identity of the youth; (d) provide for periodic classification reviews, Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual including provisions that consider the level of Section 3-5-006: Youth Housing and supervision and the youth's behavior while in Classification custody; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ Technical Assistance provided to ensure that documentation is clear and consistent when documenting the periodic classification reviews. (e) provide that facility staff shall not separate youth Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual from the general population or assign youth to a Section 3-5-006: Youth Housing and single occupancy room based solely on the youth's Classification actual or perceived race, ethnic group identification, ancestry, national origin, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender ☒ ☐ ☐ expression, mental or physical disability, or HIV status. This section does not prohibit staff from placing youth in a single occupancy room at the youth's specific request or in accordance with Title 15 regulations regarding separation. (f) facility staff shall not consider lesbian, gay, Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual bisexual, transgender, questioning or intersex Section 3-5-006: Youth Housing and identification or status as an indicator of likelihood of ☒ ☐ ☐ Classification being sexually abusive. 7376 Orange PROB Juvenile Hall CI PRO 25-26 Page 22 of 59 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1352.5 TRANSGENDER AND INTERSEX YOUTH. Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Section:3-5-001: Juvenile Hall Intake and 3-5- The facility administrator shall develop written 003: LGBTQI Youth: Intake, Housing, and policies and procedures ensuring respectful and PREA Considerations equitable treatment of transgender and intersex youth. All youth are assessed through the provision of The policies shall provide that: a SOGIE assessment. This assessment ☒ ☐ ☐ assists the youth in identifying themselves and provides the opportunity for staff to best support them throughout their stay. There were no youth present in the facility to speak with who experienced any specialized services in this area. (a) Facility staff shall respect every youth’s gender Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual identity and shall refer to the youth by the youth’s Section:3-5-001: Juvenile Hall Intake and 3-5- preferred name and gender pronoun, regardless of 003: LGBTQI Youth: Intake, Housing, and the youth’s legal name. Facilities may prohibit the PREA Considerations 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 Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual present themselves in a manner consistent with their Section:3-5-001: Juvenile Hall Intake and 3-5- gender identity and shall provide youth with the 003: LGBTQI Youth: Intake, Housing, and ☒ ☐ ☐ institution’s clothing and undergarments consistent PREA Considerations with their gender identity. (c) Facility staff shall house youth in the unit or room Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual that best meets their individual needs and promotes Section:3-5-001: Juvenile Hall Intake and 3-5- their safety and well-being. Staff may not 003: LGBTQI Youth: Intake, Housing, and automatically house youth according to their external PREA Considerations 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. (d) Facility administrators shall ensure that Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual transgender and intersex youth have access to Section:3-5-001: Juvenile Hall Intake and 3-5- medical and behavioral health providers qualified to 003: LGBTQI Youth: Intake, Housing, and provide care and treatment to transgender and PREA Considerations intersex youth. ☒ ☐ ☐ CEGU is specifically trained to provide services and to identify any additional services that may be necessary. (e) Consistent with the facility’s reasonable and Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual necessary security considerations and physical Section:3-5-001: Juvenile Hall Intake and 3-5- plant, facility staff shall make every effort to ensure 003: LGBTQI Youth: Intake, Housing, and the safety and privacy of transgender and intersex ☒ ☐ ☐ PREA Considerations youth when the youth are using the bathroom or shower, or dressing or undressing. Facility staff shall not conduct physical searches of Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual any youth for the purpose of determining the youth’s Section:3-5-001: Juvenile Hall Intake, 3-5-003: anatomical sex. Whenever feasible, the facility shall LGBTQI Youth: Intake, Housing, and PREA respect the youth’s preference regarding the gender ☒ ☐ ☐ Considerations and 3-7-002: Personal of the staff member who conducts any search of the Searches and Control of Contraband youth. 7376 Orange PROB Juvenile Hall CI PRO 25-26 Page 23 of 59 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1353 ORIENTATION Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Section 3-5-004: Youths Rights/Orientation The facility administrator shall develop and implement written policies and procedures to orient The agency policy manual allows for the facility a youth prior to placement in a living area. Both orientation to be conducted within 24 hours of written and verbal information shall be provided and youth entering a juvenile facility. This is supplemented with video orientation if feasible. contrary to the requirements of Title 15, which Provision shall be made to provide accessible requires youth orientations to occur prior to orientation information to all detained youth including placement in a living area. We found most those with disabilities, limited literacy, or English youth did receive their orientation within the language learners. first 24 hours of arrival into their living unit. Orientation shall include information that addresses: We found the information presented to be comprehensive, as youth are provided with an orientation video, a staff-led orientation, and a PREA Video. All youth we interviewed stated they understood the expectations of their unit ☐ ☒ ☐ and the facility after their orientation. Youth were asked specific questions regarding information provided in an orientation and they answered appropriately. Technical assistance was discussed with facility administrators regarding timeline discrepancies, the areas missing in policy that would need to be corrected, and that the orientation handbook should be updated to ensure all areas are accurately reflected. Policy will be corrected to ensure all areas of regulation will be included in Section 3-5-004, through the corrective action in Section 1324, Policy and Procedure. The following are marked yes for operational compliance. (a) facility rules including contraband and searches Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual and disciplinary procedures; ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 3-5-004: Youths Rights/Orientation (b) facility’s system of positive behavior interventions Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual and supports, including behavior expectations, Section 3-5-004: Youths Rights/Orientation 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 Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual facility’s policy prohibiting sexual abuse and sexual Section 3-5-004: Youths Rights/Orientation harassment and how to report incidents or ☒ ☐ ☐ suspicions of sexual abuse or sexual harassment; (d) identification of key staff and their roles; Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 3-5-004: Youths Rights/Orientation (e) the existence of the grievance procedure, the Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual steps that must be taken to use it, the youth’s right to Section 3-5-004: Youths Rights/Orientation be free of retaliation for reporting a grievance, and ☒ ☐ ☐ the name of the person or position designated to resolve the issue; (f) access to legal services and information on the Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual court process; ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 3-5-004: Youths Rights/Orientation (g) access to routine and emergency health and Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual mental health care; ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 3-5-004: Youths Rights/Orientation 7376 Orange PROB Juvenile Hall CI PRO 25-26 Page 24 of 59 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (h) access to education, religious services, and Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual recreational activities; ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 3-5-004: Youths Rights/Orientation Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (i) housing assignments; ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 3-5-004: Youths Rights/Orientation (j) opportunity for personal hygiene and daily Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual showers including the availability of personal care Section 3-5-004: Youths Rights/Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ items (k) rules and access to correspondence, visits and Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual telephone use; ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 3-5-004: Youths Rights/Orientation (l) availability of reading materials, programming, Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual and other activities; ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 3-5-004: Youths Rights/Orientation (m) facility policies on the use of force, use of Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual restraints, chemical agents and room confinement; ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 3-5-004: Youths Rights/Orientation Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (n) immigration legal services; ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 3-5-004: Youths Rights/Orientation Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (o) emergencies including evacuation procedures; ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 3-5-004: Youths Rights/Orientation (p) non-discrimination policy and the right to be free Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual from physical, verbal or sexual abuse and Section 3-5-004: Youths Rights/Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ harassment by other youth and staff; (q) availability of services and programs in a Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual language other than English if appropriate; ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 3-5-004: Youths Rights/Orientation (r) the process for requesting different housing, Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual education, programming and work assignments; ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 3-5-004: Youths Rights/Orientation (s) a process for which parents/guardians receive Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual information regarding the youth’s stay in the facility Section 3-5-004: Youths Rights/Orientation that at a minimum includes answers to frequently ☒ ☐ ☐ asked questions and provides contact information for the facility, medical, school and mental health; and, (t) a process by which youth may request access to Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Title 15 Minimum Standards for Juvenile Facilities. ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 3-5-004: Youths Rights/Orientation 1354 SEPARATION Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Section 3-5-013: Separation The facility administrator shall develop and ☒ ☐ ☐ implement written policies and procedures that address: (a) separation of youth for reasons that include, but Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual are not be limited to, medical and mental health Section 3-5-013: Separation conditions, assaultive behavior, disciplinary consequences and protective custody. Agency policy for separation is not well defined, nor does policy identify the types of separation required by regulation other than voluntary separation/self-separation. ☐ ☒ ☐ We noted youth who self-separate are documented as voluntarily going to their rooms for time alone, time to de-escalate, or for time away. We noted some self-separations were not being consistently documented. TA provided that facility will need to clarify their separation policy and update their policies accordingly. (b) consideration of positive youth development and Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual trauma-informed care. ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 3-5-013: Separation 7376 Orange PROB Juvenile Hall CI PRO 25-26 Page 25 of 59 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (c) separated youth shall not be denied normal Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual privileges available at the facility, except when Section 3-5-013: Separation necessary to accomplish the objective of separation. Several Behavior Improvement Contracts were provided for our review. Behavior Contracts are not included in policy as a type of separation. We noted youth are being held separate for lengthy periods of time under this status. It is unknown if youth are attending required activities. Behavior Contracts should be accompanied by an incident report and documentation of program, recreation, and ☐ ☒ ☐ exercise. We noted youth were not allowed to shave as part of their behavior contracts. It is unknown if this is due to a behavioral health issue or for disciplinary purposes. The behavior contracts viewed were all different, but all included that the youth would only be out during their meal, free time, in unit school, etc. for the first several days of the contract. This section is noncompliant. (d) when the objective of the separation is discipline, Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Title 15 Section 1390 shall apply. ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 3-5-013: Separation (e) when separation results in room confinement, the Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual separation shall occur in accordance with Welfare Section 3-5-013: Separation and Institutions Code Section 208.3 and Section ☒ ☐ ☐ 1354.5 of these regulations. (f) policies and procedures shall ensure a daily Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual review of separated youth to determine if separation Section 3-5-013: Separation remains necessary. ☐ ☒ ☐ We were not provided with any documentation for proof of practice of a daily review. 7376 Orange PROB Juvenile Hall CI PRO 25-26 Page 26 of 59 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1354.5 ROOM CONFINEMENT Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Section 3-5-014: Room Confinement (a) The facility administrator shall develop and implement written policies and procedures Documentation reviewed included incident addressing the confinement of youth in their room reports and room confinement tracking logs for that are consistent with Welfare and Institutions each unit for the month of May 2025. Code Section 208.3. The placement of a youth in room confinement shall be accomplished in All room confinements are documented in the accordance with the following guidelines: agency’s electronic case management system. Per policy, the log entries are to be made with the youth’s name, confinement time beginning and end, behaviors that initiated the room confinement, and the time when the duty officer was notified. While it appears based on the type of incident and information noted in the incident report, that the use of the confinements were reasonable and necessary for safety at the time, the provided documentation of the confinements were not detailed or consistent and many lacked the reasons for initial or continued room confinement, the re- integration plans, and approvals for ☐ ☒ ☐ extensions were not consistently recorded and/or submitted. The agency has set institutional operational guidelines in which room confinement does not apply as well as procedural guidelines which include that youth will remain in their rooms until they mediate with each other and provide a commitment for safety. Technical assistance was provided regarding this practice in that this practice could potentially be deemed disciplinary under some circumstances. We noted some youth in their rooms for long periods of time (beyond 4 hours without documentation, as they refused to mediate. We discussed alternatives to room confinement when this occurs including utilizing other forms of separation, increasing staff supervision, and increased staff presence with mental health collaboration. The facility policy will need to be updated as well as practice. (1) Room confinement shall not be used before Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual other, less restrictive, options have been Section 3-5-014: Room Confinement attempted and exhausted, unless attempting ☒ ☐ ☐ those options poses a threat to the safety or security of any youth or staff. (2) Room confinement shall not be used for the Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual purposes of punishment, coercion, convenience, Section 3-5-014: Room Confinement ☒ ☐ ☐ or retaliation by staff. (3) Room confinement shall not be used to the Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual extent that it compromises the mental and Section 3-5-014: Room Confinement ☒ ☐ ☐ physical health of the youth. 7376 Orange PROB Juvenile Hall CI PRO 25-26 Page 27 of 59 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (b) A youth may be held up to four hours in room Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual confinement. After the youth has been held in room Section 3-5-014: Room Confinement confinement for a period of four hours, staff shall do ☒ ☐ ☐ one or more of the following: Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (1) Return the youth to general population. ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 3-5-014: Room Confinement Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (2) Consult with mental health or medical staff. ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 3-5-014: Room Confinement (3) Develop an individualized plan that includes Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual the goals and objectives to be met in order to Section 3-5-014: Room Confinement ☐ ☒ ☐ reintegrate the youth to general population. (4) If room confinement must be extended Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual beyond four hours, staff shall do each of the Section 3-5-014: Room Confinement following: (A) Document the reasons for room confinement and the basis for the extension, ☐ ☒ ☐ the date and time the youth was first placed in room confinement, and when he or she is eventually released from room confinement. (B) Develop an individualized plan that Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual includes the goals and objectives to be met in Section 3-5-014: Room Confinement order to integrate the youth to general ☐ ☒ ☐ population. (C) Obtain documented authorization by the Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual facility superintendent or his or her designee Section 3-5-014: Room Confinement ☒ ☐ ☐ every four hours thereafter. (5) This section is not intended to limit the use of Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual single-person rooms or cells for the housing of Section 3-5-014: Room Confinement youth in juvenile facilities and does not apply to ☒ ☐ ☐ normal sleeping hours. (6) This section does not apply to youth or wards Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual in court holding facilities or adult facilities. ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 3-5-014: Room Confinement (7) Nothing in this section shall be construed to Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual conflict with any law providing greater or Section 3-5-014: Room Confinement ☒ ☐ ☐ additional protections to youth. (8) This section does not apply during an Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual extraordinary emergency circumstance that Section 3-5-014: Room Confinement requires a significant departure from normal institutional operations, including a natural disaster or facility-wide threat that poses an ☒ ☐ ☐ imminent and substantial risk of harm to multiple staff or youth. This exception shall apply for the shortest amount of time needed to address this imminent and substantial risk of harm. 7376 Orange PROB Juvenile Hall CI PRO 25-26 Page 28 of 59 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (9) This section does not apply when a youth is Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual placed in a locked cell or sleeping room to treat Section 3-5-014: Room Confinement and protect against the spread of a communicable disease for the shortest amount of time required to reduce the risk of infection, with the written approval of a licensed physician or nurse practitioner, when the youth is not required to be in an infirmary for an illness. Additionally, ☒ ☐ ☐ this section does not apply when a youth is placed in a locked cell or sleeping room for required extended care after medical treatment with the written approval of a licensed physician or nurse practitioner, when the youth is not required to be in an infirmary for illness. 1355 INSTITUTIONAL ASSESSMENT AND Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual PLAN Section 3-15-02: Institutional Case Planning and Case Reviews The facility administrator shall develop and implement written policies and procedures for Facility will need to review and update their assessment and case planning. ☒ ☐ ☐ policy/procedure to ensure all required areas of regulation are addressed. This will be addressed through the corrective action in Section 1324. (a) Assessment: Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual The assessment is based on information collected Section 3-15-02: Institutional Case Planning during the admission process with periodic review, and Case Reviews which includes the youth's risk factors, needs and strengths including, but not limited to, identification Proof of practice included ACES assessment, ☒ ☐ ☐ of substance abuse history, educational, vocational, the SOGIE assessment, and the Probationer counseling, behavioral health, consideration of Evaluation Information assessment. known history of trauma, and family strengths and needs. (b) Institutional Case Plan: Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (1) A case plan shall be developed for each youth Section 3-15-02: Institutional Case Planning held for at least 30 days or more and created and Case Reviews within 40 days of admission. ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy requires all Initial Case Plans to be completed within 14 days. Most documents provided were completed timely. (2) The institutional plan shall include, but not be Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual limited to, written documentation that provides: Section 3-15-02: Institutional Case Planning (A) objectives and time frame for the and Case Reviews resolution of problems identified in the assessment; Case plans focus on three issues that the ☒ ☐ ☐ youth will work on over the course of the next month. Many of the time frames were left blank however, it was noted that the timeline is generally 30 days until the next case review. (B) a plan for meeting the objectives that Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual includes a description of program resources Section 3-15-02: Institutional Case Planning needed and individuals responsible for and Case Reviews assuring that the plan is implemented; ☒ ☐ ☐ The youth was noted as the party responsible on many tasks. (3) periodic evaluation of progress towards Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual meeting the objectives, including periodic review Section 3-15-02: Institutional Case Planning ☒ ☐ ☐ and discussion of the plan with the youth; and Case Reviews 7376 Orange PROB Juvenile Hall CI PRO 25-26 Page 29 of 59 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (4) a transition plan, the contents of which shall Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual be subject to existing resources, shall be Section 3-15-02: Institutional Case Planning developed for post dispositional youth in and Case Reviews ☐ ☐ ☒ accordance with Section 1351; and, JH has no post-dispositional programs. (5) in as much as possible and if appropriate, the Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual plan, including the transition plan, shall be Section 3-15-02: Institutional Case Planning developed with input from the family, supportive and Case Reviews ☒ ☐ ☐ adults, youth, and Regional Center for the Developmentally Disabled. 1356 COUNSELING AND CASEWORK Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual SERVICES Section 3-1-005: Deputy Juvenile Correctional Officer Duties The facility administrator shall develop and implement written policies and procedures ensuring Unit officers are responsible for ensuring the the availability of appropriate counseling and ☒ ☐ ☐ casework needs of the youth are met. casework services for all youth. Policies and Casework needs encompass everything from procedures shall ensure: phone calls home to life skills. (a) youth will receive assistance with needs or concerns that may arise; (b) youth will receive assistance in requesting Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual contact with parents, other supportive adults, Section 3-1-005: Deputy Juvenile Correctional attorney, clergy, probation officer, or other public ☒ ☐ ☐ Officer Duties official; and, (c) youth will be provided access to available Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual resources to meet the youth’s needs. Section 3-1-005: Deputy Juvenile Correctional ☒ ☐ ☐ Officer Duties 1357 USE OF FORCE Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Section 3-6-001: Use of Force-Facilities The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop and implement 10 Use of Force documents were requested written policies and procedures for the use of force, and provided for review. We found the reports which may include chemical agents. Force shall ☒ ☐ ☐ to be well-organized and very well-written. never be applied as punishment, discipline, retaliation or treatment. (a) At a minimum, each facility shall develop policies and procedures which: (1) restricts the use of force to that which is Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual deemed reasonable and necessary, as defined in Section 3-6-001: Use of Force-Facilities Section 1302 to ensure the safety and security of ☒ ☐ ☐ youth, staff, others and the facility. (2) outline the force options available to staff Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual including both physical and non-physical options Section 3-6-001: Use of Force-Facilities and define when those force options are ☒ ☐ ☐ appropriate. (3) describe force options or techniques that are Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual expressly prohibited by the facility. ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 3-6-001: Use of Force-Facilities (4) describe the requirements of staff to report any Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual inappropriate use of force, and to take affirmative Section 3-6-001: Use of Force-Facilities ☒ ☐ ☐ action to immediately stop it. 7376 Orange PROB Juvenile Hall CI PRO 25-26 Page 30 of 59 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (5) define a standardized reporting format that Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual includes time period and procedure for Section 3-6-001: Use of Force-Facilities documenting and reporting the use of force, including reporting requirements of management There is a defined process for administrative and line staff and procedures for reviewing and review and for debrief of incidents. TA was tracking use of force incidents by supervisory and addressed regarding timelines and or management staff, which include procedures for ☒ ☐ ☐ communication of incidents. 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 Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual for investigating unreasonable use of force. ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 3-6-001: Use of Force-Facilities (7) define the role, notification, and follow-up Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual procedures required after use of force incidents for Section 3-6-001: Use of Force-Facilities medical, mental health staff and parents or legal ☒ ☐ ☐ guardians. (8) describe the limitations of use of force on Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual pregnant youth in accordance with Penal Code Section 3-6-001: Use of Force-Facilities Section 6030(f) and Welfare and Institutions Code ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 222. (b) Facilities that authorize chemical agents as a force Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual option shall include policies and procedures that: Section 3-6-003: Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) (1) identify who is approved to carry and/or utilize Spray-Facilities chemical agents in the facility and the type, size ☒ ☐ ☐ and the approved method of deployment for those chemical agents. OC) Spray Facilities (2) mandate that chemical Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual agents only be used when there is an imminent Section 3-6-003: Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) threat to the youth’s safety or the safety of others Spray-Facilities ☒ ☐ ☐ and only when de-escalation efforts have been unsuccessful or are not reasonably possible. (3) outline the facility’s approved methods and Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual timelines for decontamination from chemical Section 3-6-003: Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) agents. This shall include that youth who have Spray-Facilities 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 Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual procedures required after use of force incidents Section 3-6-003: Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) involving chemical agents for medical, mental ☒ ☐ ☐ Spray-Facilities health staff and parents or legal guardians. (5) provide for the documentation of each incident Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual of use of chemical agents, including the reasons Section 3-6-003: Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) for which it was used, efforts to de-escalate prior Spray-Facilities 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. 7376 Orange PROB Juvenile Hall CI PRO 25-26 Page 31 of 59 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (c) Facilities shall develop policies and procedure Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual which require that agencies provide initial and Section 3-6-001: Use of Force-Facilities regular training in use of force and chemical agents when appropriate that address: ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) known medical and behavioral health conditions that would contraindicate certain types of force; (2) acceptable chemical agents and the methods Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual of application. Section 3-6-001: Use of Force Facilities and ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 3-6-003: Oleoresin Capsicum (OC)- Facilities (3) signs or symptoms that should result in Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual immediate referral to medical or behavioral Section 3-6-001: Use of Force-Facilities ☒ ☐ ☐ health. (4) instruction on the Constitutional Limitations of Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Use of Force. ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 3-6-001: Use of Force-Facilities (5) physical training force options that may Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual require the use of perishable skills. ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 3-6-001: Use of Force-Facilities (6) timelines the facility uses to define regular Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual training. ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 3-6-001: Use of Force-Facilities 1358 USE OF PHYSICAL RESTRAINTS Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Section 3-6-002: Handcuffs, Transportation The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Belts, Shackles and Flex Cuffs and Section 3- responsible physician and mental health director, 6-005: Tubes and Martin Chains shall develop and implement written policies and procedures for the use of restraint devices. Restraint Only one documented incident involving the devices include any devices which immobilize a use of physical restraints was available for youth's extremities and/or prevent the youth from review. The youth was on a suicide watch with being ambulatory. constant visual monitoring. A supervisor was present at the scene and approved the youth's placement in Martin Tubes due to her attempts to self-harm. The youth received the necessary ☒ ☐ ☐ medical and mental health evaluations, and all regulatory procedures were adhered to during the period of restraint. Technical assistance provided and this section policy will be updated through corrective action in Section 1324. Technical assistance was also provided to implement a one-page checklist specifically for the use of restraints to ensure comprehensive coverage of all relevant areas during incidents. Physical restraints may be used only for those youth Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual who present an immediate danger to themselves or Section 3-6-002: Handcuffs, Transportation others, who exhibit behavior which results in the Belts, Shackles and Flex Cuffs and Section 3- destruction of property, or reveals the intent to cause 6-005: Tubes and Martin Chains 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. 7376 Orange PROB Juvenile Hall CI PRO 25-26 Page 32 of 59 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 In no case shall restraints be used as punishment or Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual discipline, or as a substitute for treatment. The use of Section 3-6-002: Handcuffs, Transportation restraint devices that attach a youth to a wall, floor or Belts, Shackles and Flex Cuffs and Section 3- other fixture, including a restraint chair, or through 6-005: Tubes and Martin Chains 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 Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual of handcuffs, shackles or other restraint devices when Section 3-6-002: Handcuffs, Transportation used to restrain youth for movement or transportation Belts, Shackles and Flex Cuffs and Section 3- within the facility. Movement within the facility shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ 6-005: Tubes and Martin Chains governed by Section 1358.5, Use of Restraint Devices for Movement Within the Facility. Youth shall be placed in restraints only with the Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual approval of the facility manager or designee. The Section 3-6-002: Handcuffs, Transportation facility manager may delegate authority to place a Belts, Shackles and Flex Cuffs and Section 3- youth in restraints to a physician. Reasons for ☒ ☐ ☐ 6-005: Tubes and Martin Chains continued retention in restraints shall be reviewed and documented at a minimum of every hour. A medical opinion on the safety of placement and Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual retention shall be secured as soon as possible, but no Section 3-6-002: Handcuffs, Transportation later than two hours from the time of placement. The Belts, Shackles and Flex Cuffs and Section 3- ☒ ☐ ☐ youth shall be medically cleared for continued 6-005: Tubes and Martin Chains retention at least every three hours thereafter. A mental health consultation shall be secured as soon Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual as possible, but in no case longer than four hours from Section 3-6-002: Handcuffs, Transportation the time of placement, to assess the need for mental ☒ ☐ ☐ Belts, Shackles and Flex Cuffs and Section 3- health treatment. 6-005: Tubes and Martin Chains Continuous direct visual supervision shall be Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual conducted to ensure that the restraints are properly Section 3-6-002: Handcuffs, Transportation employed, and to ensure the safety and well-being of Belts, Shackles and Flex Cuffs and Section 3- the youth. Observations of the youth's behavior and 6-005: Tubes and Martin Chains ☒ ☐ ☐ 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 Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual procedures shall address: Section 3-6-002: Handcuffs, Transportation (a) documentation of the circumstances leading to ☒ ☐ ☐ Belts, Shackles and Flex Cuffs and Section 3- an application of restraints. 6-005: Tubes and Martin Chains (b) known medical conditions that would Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual contraindicate certain restraint devices and/or Section 3-6-002: Handcuffs, Transportation techniques. ☒ ☐ ☐ Belts, Shackles and Flex Cuffs and Section 3- 6-005: Tubes and Martin Chains (c) acceptable restraint devices. Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Section 3-6-002: Handcuffs, Transportation ☒ ☐ ☐ Belts, Shackles and Flex Cuffs and Section 3- 6-005: Tubes and Martin Chains (d) signs or symptoms which should result in Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual immediate medical/mental health referral. Section 3-6-002: Handcuffs, Transportation ☒ ☐ ☐ Belts, Shackles and Flex Cuffs and Section 3- 6-005: Tubes and Martin Chains 7376 Orange PROB Juvenile Hall CI PRO 25-26 Page 33 of 59 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (e) availability of cardiopulmonary resuscitation Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual equipment. Section 3-6-002: Handcuffs, Transportation ☒ ☐ ☐ Belts, Shackles and Flex Cuffs and Section 3- 6-005: Tubes and Martin Chains (f) protective housing of restrained youth. While in Policy to be updated. 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 to be updated. ☒ ☐ ☐ (h) exercising of extremities. Policy to be updated. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1358.5 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES FOR Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual MOVEMENT AND TRANSPORTATION Section 3-6-002: Handcuffs, Transportation WITHIN THE FACILITY. Belts, shackles and Flex cuffs The Facility Administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician and behavioral/mental health director, shall develop and implement written policies ☒ ☐ ☐ and procedures for the use of restraint devices when the purpose is for movement or transportation within the facility that shall include the following: (a) identification of acceptable restraint devices, staff approved to utilize restraint devices and the required training. (b) the circumstances leading to the application of Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual restraints must be documented. Section 3-6-001: Use of Force -Facilities and ☒ ☐ ☐ 3-6-002: Handcuffs, Transportation Belts, shackles and Flex cuffs 7376 Orange PROB Juvenile Hall CI PRO 25-26 Page 34 of 59 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (c) an individual assessment of the need to apply Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual restraints for movement or transportation that Section 3-6-002: Handcuffs, Transportation includes consideration of less restrictive alternatives, Belts, shackles and Flex cuffs consideration of a youth’s known medical or mental health conditions, trauma informed approaches, and Policy notes the use of mechanical restraints a process for documentation and supervisor review requires an individual assessment of the youth. and approval. At the time of booking, an initial evaluation is completed on the need for handcuffs and restraints during movement and transportation. A reassessment will be conducted and is based on the youth’s history of non-conforming conduct and behavior. Operationally, this is completed for youth when they go to court; however, there has been no use of this procedure when a youth is restrained for movement or transportation ☐ ☒ ☐ within the facility, for example, from one location to another during a use of force incident Policy 3-6-002 is specific to PMI 3-6-001 Use of Force – Facilities, for information on the use of mechanical restraints in use-of-force incidents. Policy 3-6-002 does not require that an assessment be conducted as required by Title 15. There has been no proof of practice documentation provided for this section. This is noncompliant. Administration should also ensure that policy is specific to whatever operational actions are required. (d) consideration of safety and security of the Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual facility, with a clearly defined expectation that Section 3-6-002: Handcuffs, Transportation restraint devices shall not be used for the purposes ☒ ☐ ☐ Belts, shackles and Flex cuffs of discipline or retaliation. (e) the use of restraints on pregnant youth is limited Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual in accordance with Penal Code Section 6030(f) and Section 3-6-002: Handcuffs, Transportation ☒ ☐ ☐ Welfare and Institutions Code Section 222. Belts, shackles and Flex cuffs 1359 SAFETY ROOM PROCEDURES The facility has no safety room. The remainder of this section is marked as N/A. (a) The facility administrator, and where applicable, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop and implement written policies and procedures governing the use of safety rooms, as described in Title 24, Part 2, Section 1230.1.13. The room shall be used to hold only those youth who ☐ ☐ ☒ present an immediate danger to themselves or others, who exhibit behavior which results in the destruction of property, or reveals the intent to cause self-inflicted physical harm. A safety room shall not be used for punishment or discipline, or as a substitute for treatment. Policies and procedures shall: (1) include provisions for administration of necessary nutrition and fluids, access to a toilet, ☐ ☐ ☒ and suitable clothing to provide for privacy; 7376 Orange PROB Juvenile Hall CI PRO 25-26 Page 35 of 59 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (2) provide for approval of the facility manager, or designee, before a youth is placed into a safety ☐ ☐ ☒ room; (3) provide for continuous direct visual supervision and documentation of the youth's behavior and any staff interventions every 15 ☐ ☐ ☒ minutes, with actual time recorded; (4) provide that the youth shall be evaluated by the facility manager, or designee, every four ☐ ☐ ☒ hours; (5) provide for immediate medical assessment, where appropriate, or an assessment at the next ☐ ☐ ☒ daily sick call; and, (6) provide a process for documenting the reason for placement, including attempts to use less restrictive means of control, and decisions to ☐ ☐ ☒ continue and end placement. (b) The placement of a youth in the safety room shall be accomplished in accordance with the following: (1) safety room shall not be used before other less restrictive options have been attempted and ☐ ☐ ☒ exhausted, unless attempting those options poses a threat to the safety or security of any youth or staff. (2) safety room shall not be used for the purposes of punishment, coercion, convenience, or ☐ ☐ ☒ retaliation by staff. (3) safety room shall not be used to the extent that it compromises the mental and physical health of ☐ ☐ ☒ the youth. (c) A youth may be held up to four hours in the safety room. After the youth has been held in the safety room for a period of four hours, staff shall do one or ☐ ☐ ☒ more of the following: (1) return the youth to general population. ☐ ☐ ☒ (2) consult with mental health or medical staff, ☐ ☐ ☒ (3) develop an individualized plan that includes the goals and objectives to be met in order to ☐ ☐ ☒ reintegrate the youth to general population. (d) If confinement in the safety room must be extended beyond four hours, staff shall develop an individualized plan that includes the requirements of Section 1354.5 and the goals and objectives to be ☐ ☐ ☒ met in order to integrate the youth to general population. 1360 SEARCHES Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Section 3-7-001: Facility Searches/Area and The facility administrator shall develop and implement Room Inspection: Damage Control written policies and procedures governing the search of youth, the facility, and visitors. Documentation reviewed consisted of cursory Policies and procedures shall provide that: ☒ ☐ ☐ and pat search documentation, unit search records, and 10 strip search documented incidents. Documentation provided was found to be compliant. 7376 Orange PROB Juvenile Hall CI PRO 25-26 Page 36 of 59 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (a) Searches shall be conducted to ensure the safety Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual and security of the facility, public, visitors, youth, and Section 3-7-001: Facility Searches/Area and staff. Room Inspection: Damage Control and ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 3-7-002: Personal Searches and Control of Contraband. (b) Searches shall be conducted in a manner that Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual preserves the privacy and dignity of the person being Section 3-7-001: Facility Searches/Area and searched and shall not be conducted for harassment Room Inspection: Damage Control and ☒ ☐ ☐ or as a form of discipline or punishment. Section 3-7-002: Personal Searches and Control of Contraband. (c) Strip searches and visual or physical body cavity Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual searches shall comply with Penal Code Section Section 3-7-001: Facility Searches/Area and 4030. Room Inspection: Damage Control and ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 3-7-002: Personal Searches and Control of Contraband. (d) Physical body cavity searches shall only be Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual conducted by a medical professional. Section 3-7-002: Personal Searches and ☒ ☐ ☐ Control of Contraband. (e) Any youth held after a detention hearing shall Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual only be strip searched with prior approval of a Section 3-7-002: Personal Searches and supervisor when there is reasonable suspicion Control of Contraband. based on specific and articulable facts to believe that ☒ ☐ ☐ youth is concealing contraband. The reasonable suspicion shall be documented. (f) Searches of transgender and intersex youth shall Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual comply with Section 1352.5. Section 3-7-002: Personal Searches and ☒ ☐ ☐ Control of Contraband. (g) Cross-gender pat-down searches and strip Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual searches are prohibited except in exigent Section 3-7-002: Personal Searches and circumstances or when conducted by a medical Control of Contraband. ☒ ☐ ☐ professional. Such searches must be justified and documented in writing. 1361 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Section 3-5-15: Resident’s Grievance The facility administrator shall develop and Procedure implement written policies and procedures whereby any youth may appeal and have resolved grievances 18 grievances were submitted from January- relating to any condition of confinement, including July 2025. but not limited to health care services, classification decisions, program participation, telephone, mail or ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy and procedure will need to be updated visiting procedures, food, clothing, bedding, as part of the Section 1324 review. TA has mistreatment, harassment or violations of the been provided to ensure continued compliance nondiscrimination policy. There shall be no time limit in this area. on filing grievances. Policies and procedures shall include provisions whereby the facility manager ensures: (a) a grievance form and instructions for registering Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual a grievance, which includes provisions for the youth Section 3-5-15: Resident’s Grievance to have free access to the form; Procedure Blank grievances were noted to be in all units. ☒ ☐ ☐ All youth interviewed were able to discuss the grievance process and are aware of how to access the grievance procedure if needed. Youth also were able to discuss the process for emergency grievances. 7376 Orange PROB Juvenile Hall CI PRO 25-26 Page 37 of 59 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (b) the youth shall have the option to confidentially Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual file the grievance or to deliver the form to any youth Section 3-5-15: Resident’s Grievance supervision staff working in the facility; Procedure Each unit had a confidential grievance box for confidential grievances to be filed. Supervisors check the box each shift on their rounds per ☒ ☐ ☐ facility administrators. The supervisors we spoke with confirmed this practice. TA provided regarding the processing of any grievance found to be in the box at the time of pick up as opposed to leaving this task to the unit supervisor. (c) resolution of the grievance at the lowest Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual appropriate staff level; Section 3-5-15: Resident’s Grievance Procedure ☒ ☐ ☐ Youth may provide their grievance to any staff member for resolution (d) provision for a prompt review and initial response Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual to grievances within three (3) business days, Section 3-5-15: Resident’s Grievance grievances that relate to health and safety issues Procedure must be addressed immediately; There were some grievances that were not ☒ ☐ ☐ addressed within three business days; however, this has not occurred in recent months and this issue has been resolved and may have been an anomaly during that time. (1) The youth may elect to be present to explain Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual his/her version of the grievance to a person not Section 3-5-15: Resident’s Grievance directly involved in the circumstances which led ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure to the grievance. (2) Provision for a staff representative approved Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual by the facility administrator to assist the youth. Section 3-5-15: Resident’s Grievance ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure (e) provision for a written response to the grievance Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual which includes the reasons for the decisions; Section 3-5-15: Resident’s Grievance Procedure The agency has a formal grievance form which includes space for the supervisor to write a response. All grievances had a supervisor ☐ ☒ ☐ notation of resolution but not the reason for the decision. Grievances were noted to be resolved with the youth as noted by their signatures. All grievances must have the reason for the decision being made. As these did not, this is noncompliant. (f) a system which provides that any appeal of a Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual grievance shall be heard by a person not directly Section 3-5-15: Resident’s Grievance involved in the circumstances which led to the ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure grievance; 7376 Orange PROB Juvenile Hall CI PRO 25-26 Page 38 of 59 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (g) resolution of the grievance must occur within ten Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (10) business days unless circumstances dictate a Section 3-5-15: Resident’s Grievance longer time frame. The youth shall be notified of any Procedure delay; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ All grievances were found to be completed within the 10 business days. (h) the policy shall provide multiple internal and Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual external methods to report sexual abuse and sexual Section 3-5-15: Resident’s Grievance ☒ ☐ ☐ harassment. Procedure Whether or not associated with a grievance, Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual concerns of parents, guardians, staff or other parties Section 3-5-015: Resident Grievance shall be addressed and documented in accordance ☒ ☐ ☐ with written policies and procedures within a specified timeframe. 1362 REPORTING OF INCIDENTS 10 additional incident reports were provided for proof of practice in this area. A written report of all incidents which result in physical harm, use of force, serious threat of physical harm, or All reports were submitted timely and were well death of an employee, youth or other person(s) shall written. Agency maintains all reports. be maintained. Such written record shall be prepared ☒ ☐ ☐ by the staff and submitted to the facility manager by the end of the shift, unless additional time is necessary and authorized by the facility manager or designee. 1363 USE OF REASONABLE FORCE TO Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual COLLECT DNA SPECIMENS, SAMPLES, Section 3-6-006: DNA Collection of Custodial IMPRESSIONS Youth (a) Pursuant to Penal Code Section 298.1 authorized There have been no DNA samples obtained by law enforcement, custodial, or corrections personnel force this cycle. including peace officers, may employ reasonable force to collect blood specimens, saliva samples, and thumb or palm print impressions from individuals who are required to provide such samples, specimens or impressions pursuant to Penal Code ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 296 and who refuse following written or oral request. (1) For the purpose of this section, the “use of reasonable force” shall be defined as the force that an objective, trained and competent correctional employee, faced with similar facts and circumstances, would consider necessary and reasonable to gain compliance with this section. (2) The use of reasonable force shall be preceded Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual by efforts to secure voluntary compliance. Efforts Section 3-6-006: DNA Collection of Custodial to secure voluntary compliance shall be Youth documented and include an advisement of the ☒ ☐ ☐ legal obligation to provide the requisite specimen, sample or impression and the consequences of refusal. (b) The force shall not be used without the prior Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual written authorization of the supervising officer on Section 3-6-006: DNA Collection of Custodial duty. The authorization shall include information that Youth reflects the fact that the offender was asked to ☒ ☐ ☐ provide the requisite specimen, sample, or impression and refused. 7376 Orange PROB Juvenile Hall CI PRO 25-26 Page 39 of 59 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (1) If the use of reasonable force includes a cell Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual extraction, the extraction shall be videotaped. Section 3-6-006: DNA Collection of Custodial Video shall be directed at the cell extraction Youth event. The videotape shall be retained by the agency for the length of time required by statute. ☒ ☐ ☐ Notwithstanding the use of the video as evidence in a court proceeding, the tape shall be retained administratively. 1370 EDUCATION PROGRAM Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Section 3-4-007: Administration and Operation (a) School Programs of School Education Programs Within Facilities The County Board of Education shall provide for the administration and operation of juvenile court schools The Orange County Department of Education in conjunction with the Chief Probation Officer, or (OCDE) collaborates closely with the OC designee pursuant to applicable State laws. The Probation Department to support student school and facility administrators shall develop and success and community safety. This implement written policy and procedures to ensure partnership includes participation in School communication and coordination between educators Site Council, MCT (Multi-Disciplinary Case and probation staff. Culturally responsive and trauma- Team) Meetings, and bi-monthly meetings informed approaches should be applied when involving facilities and probation providing instruction. Education staff should management. These regular interactions collaborate with the facility administrator to use facilitate coordinated efforts to address technology to facilitate learning and ensure safe student needs, improve school safety, and technology practices. The facility administrator shall ☒ ☐ ☐ ensure effective resource allocation. request an annual review of each required element of the program by the Superintendent of Schools, and a The OCDE and the OC Probation Department report or review checklist on compliance, deficiencies, have established an MOU to deliver and corrective action needed to achieve compliance educational services to students residing at with this section. Such a review, when conducted, the facility. cannot be delegated to the principal or any other staff of any juvenile court school site. The Superintendent of Schools shall conduct this review in conjunction with a qualified outside agency or individual. Upon receipt of the review, the facility administrator or designee shall review each item with the Superintendent of Schools and shall take whatever corrective action is necessary to address each deficiency and to fully protect the educational interests of all youth in the facility. (b) Required Elements Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual The facility school program shall comply with the State Section 3-4-007: Administration and Operation Education Code and County Board of Education of School Education Programs Within Facilities policies, all applicable federal education statutes and regulations and provide for an annual evaluation of A six-year WASC accreditation was granted in the educational program offerings. As stated in the the Spring of 2023. 2009 California Standards for the Teaching Profession, teachers shall establish and maintain ☒ ☐ ☐ learning environments that are physically, emotionally, and intellectually safe. Youth shall be provided a rigorous, quality educational program that responds to the different learning styles and abilities of students and prepares them for high school graduation, career entry, and post-secondary education. All youth shall be treated equally, and the education Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual program shall be free from discriminatory action. Staff Section 3-4-007: Administration and Operation shall refer to transgender, intersex and gender- of School Education Programs Within Facilities ☒ ☐ ☐ nonconforming youth by their preferred name and gender. 7376 Orange PROB Juvenile Hall CI PRO 25-26 Page 40 of 59 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (1) The course of study shall comply with the State Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Education Code and include, but not be limited to, Section 3-4-007: Administration and Operation courses required for high school graduation. of School Education Programs Within Facilities OCDE provides 270 minutes of instruction ☒ ☐ ☐ daily. Students are enrolled in six periods of instruction daily. Students can enroll in CTE courses and College Level Examination Program (CLEP) courses, as well as college courses. (2) Information and preparation for the High Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual School Equivalency Test as approved by the Section 3-4-007: Administration and Operation California Department of Education shall be made of School Education Programs Within Facilities available to eligible youth. ☒ ☐ ☐ The HiSET, which is the approved assessment for a high school equivalency diploma. (3) Youth shall be informed of post-secondary Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual education and vocational opportunities. Section 3-4-007: Administration and Operation of School Education Programs Within Facilities ☒ ☐ ☐ The school counselor, in collaboration with the transition team from OCDE, offers post- secondary options to students in the preliminary education plan. (4) Administration of the High School Equivalency Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Tests as approved by the California Department of Section 3-4-007: Administration and Operation Education, shall be made available when possible. of School Education Programs Within Facilities ☒ ☐ ☐ The OCDE has a Testing Specialist position to support high school equivalency test administration of the HiSET to qualified students. (5) Supplemental instruction shall be afforded to Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual youth who do not demonstrate sufficient progress Section 3-4-007: Administration and Operation towards grade level standards. of School Education Programs Within Facilities OCDE provides supplemental instruction by ☒ ☐ ☐ employing support staff to meet the needs of all students. This includes para-educators, general education para-educators, English Language Development Assistants, Special Education paraprofessionals, and tutors. (6) The minimum school day shall be consistent Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual with State Education Code Requirements for Section 3-4-007: Administration and Operation juvenile court schools. The facility administrator, in of School Education Programs Within Facilities conjunction with education staff, must ensure that operational procedures do not interfere with the Students attend school for 270 minutes of ☒ ☐ ☐ time afforded for the minimum instructional day. instruction each day. The day is divided into Absences, time out of class or educational six periods of 45 minutes each. Additionally, a instruction, both excused and unexcused, shall be dedicated 45-minute ELD intervention period documented. is incorporated into the schedule. 7376 Orange PROB Juvenile Hall CI PRO 25-26 Page 41 of 59 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (7) Education shall be provided to all youth Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual regardless of classification, housing, security Section 3-4-007: Administration and Operation status, disciplinary or separation status, including of School Education Programs Within Facilities room confinement, except when providing education poses an immediate threat to the safety OCDE assigns a full-time instructor and ☒ ☐ ☐ of self or others. Education includes, but is not support staff to provide educational limited to, related services as provided in a youth’s instruction to students confined to their living Section 504 Plan or Individualized Education units. Program (IEP). (c) School Discipline Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (1) Positive behavior management will be Section 3-4-007: Administration and Operation implemented to reduce the need for disciplinary of School Education Programs Within Facilities action in the school setting and be integrated into the facility's overall behavioral management plan OCE utilizes PBIS which stands for Positive and security system. Behavioral interventions and Supports. This framework aims to improve student behavior and academic outcomes by fostering a ☒ ☐ ☐ positive, supportive learning environment. It is an approach that emphasizes teaching and reinforcing appropriate behaviors instead of relying solely on punishment. Additionally, student expectations and learning outcomes are posted in classrooms to promote clarity and consistency. (2) School staff shall be advised of administrative Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual decisions made by probation staff that may affect Section 3-4-007: Administration and Operation the educational programming of students. of School Education Programs Within Facilities Staff meetings are scheduled monthly. ☒ ☐ ☐ Probation staff are also invited to participate to support collaboration on probation decisions that may impact the school program. (3) Except as otherwise provided by the State Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Education Code, expulsion/suspension from Section 3-4-007: Administration and Operation school shall be imposed only when other means of of School Education Programs Within Facilities correction fails to bring about proper conduct. School staff shall follow the appropriate due OCDE does not use expulsion as a process safeguards as set forth in the State disciplinary measure. Instead, alternative Education Code including the rights of students methods of correction are implemented in lieu ☒ ☐ ☐ with special needs. School staff shall document of suspensions. Students requiring additional the other means of correction used prior to support are provided with individualized imposing expulsion/ suspension if an counseling, guidance through re-direction, expulsion/suspension is ultimately imposed. and the opportunity to take breaks when necessary to ensure their well-being and success. (4) The facility administrator, in conjunction with Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual education staff will develop policies and Section 3-4-007: Administration and Operation procedures that address the rights of any student of School Education Programs Within Facilities ☒ ☐ ☐ who has continuing difficulty completing a school day. 7376 Orange PROB Juvenile Hall CI PRO 25-26 Page 42 of 59 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (d) Provisions for Special Populations Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (1) State and federal laws and regulations shall be Section 3-4-007: Administration and Operation observed for all individuals with disabilities or of School Education Programs Within Facilities suspected disabilities. This includes but is not limited to child find, assessment, continuum of As a part of the MTSS process and Child Find alternative placements, manifestation (IDEA). Student Intervention Teams (SIT) are determination reviews, and implementation of established to support student needs. These ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 504 Plans and Individualized Education teams may initiate initial assessments and Programs. develop a 504 plan or an IEP for the student. Student’s IEP and 504 plans are reviewed regularly in accordance with federal guidelines to ensure ongoing support and effectiveness. (2) Youth identified as English Learners (EL) shall Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual be afforded an educational program that Section 3-4-007: Administration and Operation addresses their language needs pursuant to all of School Education Programs Within Facilities applicable state and federal laws and regulations ☒ ☐ ☐ governing programs for EL students. OCDE allocated a 45-minute period within their school day for designated English Language Development (ELD) instruction. (e) Educational Screening and Admission Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (1) Youth shall be interviewed after admittance Section 3-4-007: Administration and Operation and a record maintained that documents a youth's of School Education Programs Within Facilities educational history, including but not limited to: ☒ ☐ ☐ Students are interviewed during intake and participate in an orientation process. (A) School progress/school history; Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Section 3-4-007: Administration and Operation of School Education Programs Within Facilities ☒ ☐ ☐ Attendance and Records Technicians (AR1) review student histories and handle transcript requests. (B) Home Language Survey and the results of Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual the State Test used for English language Section 3-4-007: Administration and Operation proficiency; of School Education Programs Within Facilities ☒ ☐ ☐ Student records are received through SEIS, AERIES, and CalPAds systems. (C) Needs and services of special populations Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual as defined by the State Education Code, Section 3-4-007: Administration and Operation including but not limited to, students with of School Education Programs Within Facilities special needs. ☒ ☐ ☐ Special Education staff identify students with special needs and conduct assessment reviews to determine appropriate placement within the school program. (D) Discipline problems. Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Section 3-4-007: Administration and Operation of School Education Programs Within Facilities ☒ ☐ ☐ The school employs the MTSS process to identify students who may require additional support to successfully complete their school day. 7376 Orange PROB Juvenile Hall CI PRO 25-26 Page 43 of 59 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (2) Youth will be immediately enrolled in school. Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Educational staff shall conduct an assessment to Section 3-4-007: Administration and Operation determine the youth's general academic of School Education Programs Within Facilities functioning levels to enable placement in core ☒ ☐ ☐ curriculum courses. Students are enrolled within 24 hours whenever possible to ensure timely access to educational services. (3) After admission to the facility, a preliminary Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual education plan shall be developed for each youth Section 3-4-007: Administration and Operation within five school days. of School Education Programs Within Facilities ☒ ☐ ☐ The School Counselor develops a Preliminary Education Plan for each student, based on interviews and transcript evaluations. (4) Upon enrollment, education staff shall comply Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual with the State Education Code and request the Section 3-4-007: Administration and Operation youth's records from his/her prior school(s), of School Education Programs Within Facilities including, but not limited to, transcripts, Individual Education Program (IEP), 504 Plan, state OCDE staff utilize CAIPAds, SEIS, and language assessment scores, immunization AERIES to review and verify student records. ☒ ☐ ☐ records, exit grades, and partial credits. Upon Additionally, students are informed about their receipt of the transcripts, the youth's educational credits needed to graduate and their eligibility plan shall be reviewed with the youth and modified for AB 216. as needed. Youth should be informed of the credits they need to graduate. (f) Educational Reporting Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (1) The complete facility educational record of the Section 3-4-007: Administration and Operation youth shall be forwarded to the next educational of School Education Programs Within Facilities placement in accordance with the State Education Code. OCDE staff, such as Senior Transition ☒ ☐ ☐ Specialists and Attendance and Records Technicians, transmit students' records through SEIS, AERIES, and CalPAds within 24 hours of release or upon request. (2) The County Superintendent of Schools shall Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual provide appropriate credit (full or partial) for course Section 3-4-007: Administration and Operation work completed while in juvenile court school in of School Education Programs Within Facilities accordance with the State Education Code. ☒ ☐ ☐ All student work is graded to determine transferable credit. These credits can reflect a fully completed course or partial credit for coursework that has been completed. (g) Transition and Re-Entry Planning Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (1) The Superintendent of Schools and the Chief Section 3-4-007: Administration and Operation Probation Officer or designee, shall develop of School Education Programs Within Facilities policies and procedures to meet the transition needs of youth, including the development of an The OCDE Senior Transition Specialists, in education transition plan, in accordance with the collaboration with the OC Probation ☒ ☐ ☐ State Education Code and in alignment with Title department, works together to facilitate 15, Minimum Standards for Juvenile Facilities, students' transition back into the community. Section 1355. A comprehensive plan is developed to ensure that all students have a coordinated joint transition plan. 7376 Orange PROB Juvenile Hall CI PRO 25-26 Page 44 of 59 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (h) Post-Secondary Education Opportunities Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (1) The school and facility administrator should, Section 3-4-007: Administration and Operation whenever possible, collaborate with local post- of School Education Programs Within Facilities secondary education providers to facilitate access to educational and vocational opportunities for Students can earn college credits through youth that considers the use of technology to Santiago Canyon Community College on site. implement these programs. Students can also earn college credit by ☒ ☐ ☐ completing a Modem States course and taking the CLEP exam at Otto A. Fischer School, as they are a designated CLEP testing center. Additionally, students can participate in Career Technical Education (CTE) programs to earn additional credits. 1371 PROGRAMS, RECREATION, AND Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual EXERCISE. Section 3-8-001: Program Description The facility administrator shall develop and Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual implement written policies and procedures for ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 3-8-007: Recreation/Exercise programs, recreation, and exercise for all youth. The Program intent is to minimize the amount of time youth are in their rooms or their bed area. Juvenile facilities shall provide the opportunity for Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual programs, recreation, and exercise a minimum of Section 3-8-001: Program Description three hours a day during the week and five hours a day each Saturday, Sunday or other non-school ☒ ☐ ☐ Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual days, of which one hour shall be an outdoor activity, Section 3-8-007: Recreation/Exercise weather permitting. Program A youth’s participation in programs, recreation, and Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual exercise may be suspended only upon a written Section 3-8-001: Program Description finding by the administrator/manager or designee that a youth represents a threat to the safety and security ☒ ☐ ☐ Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual of the facility. Section 3-8-007: Recreation/Exercise Program Such program, recreation, and exercise schedule Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual shall be posted in the living units. Section 3-8-001: Program Description ☒ ☐ ☐ Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Section 3-8-007: Recreation/Exercise Program There will be a written annual review of the programs, Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual recreation, and exercise by the responsible agency to Section 3-8-001: Program Description ensure content offered is current, consistent, and relevant to the population. Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Section 3-8-007: Recreation/Exercise ☒ ☐ ☐ Program An annual written review of the programs, recreation, and exercise was provided for our review. 7376 Orange PROB Juvenile Hall CI PRO 25-26 Page 45 of 59 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (a) Programs. All youth shall be provided with the Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual opportunity for at least one hour of daily programming Section 3-8-001: Program Description to include, but not be limited to, trauma focused, cognitive, evidence-based, best practice interventions Documentation was provided of facility that are culturally relevant and linguistically calendars and case management entries for appropriate, or pro-social interventions and activities the month of May 2025. Random dates were designed to reduce recidivism. These programs selected and additional reviews completed of should be based on the youth’s individual needs as electronic records for dates in June 2025. required by Sections 1355 and 1356. Such programs may be provided under the direction of the Chief We noted youth are being provided with the Probation Officer or the County Office of Education opportunity for programming daily. Technical and can be administered by county partners such as Assistance was provided to include the type of mental health agencies, community based program or name of the program in organizations, faith-based organizations or Probation documentation/proof of practice documents to staff. enhance record keeping and to ensure Programs may include but are not limited to: programs are rehabilitation focused. This will (1) Cognitive Behavior Interventions; be something we will monitor and review for in (2) Management of Stress and Trauma; ☒ ☐ ☐ a future targeted inspection to ensure ongoing (3) Anger Management; compliance. (4) Conflict Resolution; (5) Juvenile Justice System; Interviews with young people confirmed they (6) Trauma-related interventions; receive programming daily. (7) Victim Awareness; (8) Self-Improvement; (9) Parenting Skills and support; (10) Tolerance and Diversity; (11) Healing Informed Approaches; (12) Interventions by Credible Messengers; (13) Gender Specific Programming; (14) Art, creative writing, or self-expression; (15) CPR and First Aid training; (16) Restorative Justice or Civic Engagement; (17) Career and leadership opportunities; and, (18) Other topics suitable to the youth population. (b) Recreation. All youth shall be provided the Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual opportunity for at least one hour of daily access to Section 3-8-007: Recreation/Exercise unscheduled activities such as leisure reading, letter Program writing, and entertainment. Activities shall be supervised and include orientation and may include Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual coaching of youth. Section 3-8-001: Program Description A review of electronic records was completed for random dates in May and June 2025. Youth ☒ ☐ ☐ are being provided with the opportunity for recreational activities daily. During our tour of the facility, we noted youth were engaged in various activities by unit such as watching movies, watching tv or sports, using the telephone, writing letters, and playing cards. Interviews with youth confirmed the availability of free time daily. 7376 Orange PROB Juvenile Hall CI PRO 25-26 Page 46 of 59 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (c) Exercise. All youth shall be provided with the Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual opportunity for at least one hour of large muscle Section 3-8-007: Recreation/Exercise activity each day. Program Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Section 3-8-001: Program Description ☒ ☐ ☐ A review of electronic records was completed for random dates in May and June 2025. Youth are being provided with the opportunity for large muscle exercise daily. Interviews with youth confirmed the availability of daily outdoor exercise. The administrator/manager may suspend, for a period Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual not to exceed 24 hours, access to recreation and Section 3-8-007: Recreation/Exercise programs. The administrator/manager shall Program document the reasons why suspension of recreation ☒ ☐ ☐ and programs occurs. Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Section 3-8-001: Program Description 1372 RELIGIOUS PROGRAM Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Section 3-8-011: Meeting the Religious and The facility administrator shall provide access to Spiritual Needs of Youth 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: Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Section 3-8-011: Meeting the Religious and Spiritual Needs of Youth Youth are offered the opportunity to attend either Catholic or Protestant services weekly. (a) opportunity for religious services and practices; ☒ ☐ ☐ In addition, youth may attend bible study during the week as offered. Youth provide their preference of religious service and may change it throughout their stay as they wish. Documentation is kept in electronic case notes. Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Section 3-8-011: Meeting the Religious and Spiritual Needs of Youth (b) availability of clergy; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ Youth may request for their own clergy or may request to see facility clergy at any time. Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Section 3-8-011: Meeting the Religious and Spiritual Needs of Youth (c) availability of religious diets. ☒ ☐ ☐ Religious diets are accommodated as requested. 7376 Orange PROB Juvenile Hall CI PRO 25-26 Page 47 of 59 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1373 WORK PROGRAM Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Section 3-8-015: Work Crews-Juvenile Hall The facility administrator shall develop policies and procedures regarding the fair and consistent Work crews are part of the maintenance of assignment of youth to work programs. Work Juvenile Hall and provide youth with assigned to a youth shall be meaningful, constructive meaningful responsibilities that teach life skills. and related to vocational training or increasing a Through the documentation provided, we youth's sense of responsibility. Work programs shall noted youth participate in several unit work not be imposed as a disciplinary measure programs within the facility. Laundry, meal clean-up, unit clean-up, and ☒ ☐ ☐ other, facility-based needs are met with the help of the youth in the facility. Staff supervise the youth and teach them as necessary how to properly complete tasks. While all youth are expected to maintain their spaces, several youth we spoke with participate on “CART”, or meal clean-up, and are responsible for the laundry details of the unit or other general unit clean-up details. 1374 VISITING Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Section 3-8-012: Visiting/Video Conferencing The facility administrator shall develop and implement written policies and procedures for visiting, that Visiting is offered Monday-Sunday at the include provisions for special visits. Youth shall be Agency’s Multi-Purpose Center based on the allowed to receive visits by parents, guardians or youth’s housing unit. Documentation of visitors persons standing in loco parentis, and children of is tracked in the facility case management youth. Other family members, such as grandparents system (ICMS). Immediate family members and siblings, and supportive adults, may be allowed ☒ ☐ ☐ are welcome to visit either during regular visits to visit with the approval of the facility administrator or or may be approved for a special visit as designee, and in conjunction with the youth’s case appropriate. plan or in the best interest of the youth. Youth with children were also noted to visit and participate in the “Just Beginnings” program, previously known as the Baby Elmo program. All visits shall occur at reasonable times, subject only Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual to the limitations necessary to maintain order and Section 3-8-012: Visiting/Video Conferencing security. Visitation shall not be denied solely based on the visitor’s criminal history. The staff shall determine Supportive adults are welcome to visit and in each case, whether the visitor’s criminal history youth may make a request for this type of visit. ☒ ☐ ☐ represents a risk to the safety of youth or staff in the All requests are screened accordingly. Any facility. Any denial of visitation or limitation on denials are communicated as required and visitations shall be communicated to the youth, person documented in the agency case management denied and facility administrator. system. Opportunity for visitation shall be a minimum of two Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual hours per week. Visits may be supervised, but Section 3-8-012: Visiting/Video Conferencing conversations shall not be monitored unless there is ☒ ☐ ☐ a security or safety need. Weekly visits provided the regulatory requirement of two hours. 7376 Orange PROB Juvenile Hall CI PRO 25-26 Page 48 of 59 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 Provisions for special visits, in addition to the two-hour Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual minimum and/or outside of the regular visiting hours, Section 3-8-012: Visiting/Video Conferencing shall be accommodated as necessary and within the discretion of the facility administrator or designee. Initial visits and after court visits are held at the Family therapy and professional visits shall be Juvenile Hall. Any other approved special visit ☒ ☐ ☐ accommodated outside the provisions of this is held in the Multipurpose Rehabilitation regulation. Facilities may provide visitation Center (MRC). opportunities outside of normal visiting hours to accommodate special visits. The facility may provide access to technology as an Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual alternative, but not as a replacement, to in-person Section 3-8-012: Visiting/Video Conferencing visiting. Face time calls were noted to be occurring as ☒ ☐ ☐ we were onsite and walking through the facility. Some are court-ordered; others are incentive- based. 1375 CORRESPONDENCE Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Section 3-9-001: Youths’ Mail and 3-9-004: The facility administrator shall develop and implement Monitored Mail and Monitored Telephone written policies and procedures for correspondence which provide that: Through youth interviews, it was reported that (a) there is no limitation on the volume of mail that ☒ ☐ ☐ most letter writing occurs during free time youth may send or receive; although they may also write letters while in their rooms. Staff pass out any mail received and provide to youth in a timely manner. (b) youth may send two letters per week postage free; Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Section 3-9-001: Youths’ Mail and 3-9-004: Monitored Mail and Monitored Telephone ☒ ☐ ☐ There is no limit on volume of mail that may be sent out postage-free. (c) youth may correspond confidentially with state and Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual federal courts, any member of the State Bar or holder Section 3-9-001: Youths’ Mail and 3-9-004: of public office, and the Board; however, authorized Monitored Mail and Monitored Telephone 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 Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual described in (c), may be read by staff only when there Section 3-9-001: Youths’ Mail and 3-9-004: is reasonable cause to believe facility safety and ☒ ☐ ☐ Monitored Mail and Monitored Telephone security, public safety, or youth safety is jeopardized. 1376 TELEPHONE ACCESS Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Section 3-9-003: Youths’ Use of Telephones in The administrator of each juvenile facility shall Facilities and 3-9-004: Monitored Mail and develop and implement written policies and Monitored Telephone procedures to provide youth with access to telephone ☒ ☐ ☐ communications. Youth we spoke with stated they can make phone calls daily, generally, during free time. 1377 ACCESS TO LEGAL SERVICES Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Section 3-9-005: Attorney Contact with The facility administrator shall develop written Incarcerated Youth procedures to ensure the right of youth to have access to the courts and legal services. Such access shall ☒ ☐ ☐ Youth may contact their attorneys upon include: request. (a) access, upon request by the youth, to licensed attorneys and their authorized representatives; 7376 Orange PROB Juvenile Hall CI PRO 25-26 Page 49 of 59 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (b) provision for confidential consultation with Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual attorneys; and, Section 3-9-005: Attorney Contact with Incarcerated Youth ☒ ☐ ☐ The facility has multiple private conference rooms for private conversations. (c) unlimited postage free, legal correspondence and Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual cost-free telephone access as appropriate. Section 3-9-005: Attorney Contact with Incarcerated Youth ☒ ☐ ☐ Letter writing is completed during free time daily. Youth may write to whomever they wish during this time. Mail written to an attorney is considered confidential. 7376 Orange PROB Juvenile Hall CI PRO 25-26 Page 50 of 59 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1390 DISCIPLINE Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual 3- 10-001: Disciplinary Due Process, Orange The facility administrator shall develop and implement County Juvenile Facilities Manual 3-10-02: written policies and procedures for the discipline of Behavior Management and Section 3-15-011: youth that shall promote acceptable behavior; including the use of positive behavior interventions Grading System- Youth Guidance Center and supports. Discipline shall be imposed at the least restrictive level which promotes the desired behavior The facility’s disciplinary policy does not and shall not include corporal punishment, group provide clear or consistent guidance on how punishment, physical or psychological degradation. the “restrictive status” is to be implemented. Deprivation of the following is not permitted: The practice is carried out differently dependent on the facility and between units within a facility, leading to inconsistent application and potential inequities for youth. Without standardized procedures, staff rely on subjective judgment, which increases the risk of noncompliance with regulatory requirements and undermines the fairness of the discipline process. The Juvenile Hall manages behavior using a PHASE system but we noted the grading system is different for the various facilities and units. We noted a policy specific to grading ☐ ☒ ☐ was only available for YGC and not for the Juvenile Hall. We did note the availability of a discipline matrix. Effective discipline requires structured policies and procedures that promote acceptable behavior and incorporate positive interventions and supports. When discipline is implemented without clear guidance, such as the inconsistent use of restrictive status or the lack of direction in the phase and point system, other regulatory requirements may be negatively impacted. Corrective action is therefore required through revisions to the facility’s broader discipline policy and procedures to ensure overall compliance. These revisions should include standardizing a grading and point process and providing youth with written documentation that acknowledges their behavior, positive and negative, and their progress within the unit. Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (a) bed and bedding; ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 3-10-001: Disciplinary Due Process (b) daily shower, access to drinking fountain, toilet Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual and personal hygiene items, and clean clothing; ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 3-10-001: Disciplinary Due Process Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (c) full nutrition; ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 3-10-001: Disciplinary Due Process Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (d) contact with parent or attorney ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 3-10-001: Disciplinary Due Process Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (e) exercise; ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 3-10-001: Disciplinary Due Process 7376 Orange PROB Juvenile Hall CI PRO 25-26 Page 51 of 59 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (f) medical services and counseling; ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 3-10-001: Disciplinary Due Process Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (g) religious services; ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 3-10-001: Disciplinary Due Process Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (h) clean and sanitary living conditions; ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 3-10-001: Disciplinary Due Process Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (i) the right to send and receive mail; ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 3-10-001: Disciplinary Due Process Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (j) education; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 3-10-001: Disciplinary Due Process Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (k) rehabilitative programming ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 3-10-001: Disciplinary Due Process The facility administrator shall establish rules of Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual conduct and disciplinary penalties to guide the Section 3-10-001: Disciplinary Due Process conduct of youth. Such rules and penalties shall and Section 3-10-002 Behavior Management include both major violations and minor violations, be stated simply and affirmatively, and be made available Although the facility has a policy outlining to all youth. Provision shall be made to provide facility rules with several sanctions, staff ☐ ☒ ☐ accessible information to youth with disabilities, operationally employ chair status/restricted limited English proficiency, or limited literacy. status (assigned seating) and behavior contracts, neither of which are clearly defined procedurally in the policy and were not found to be administered consistently. 1391 DISCIPLINE PROCESS Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual 3- 10-001: Disciplinary Due Process and Orange The facility administrator shall develop and County Juvenile Facilities Manual 3-10-02: implement written policies and procedures for the administration of discipline which shall include, but ☒ ☐ ☐ Behavior Management not be limited to: (a) designation of personnel authorized to impose discipline for violation of rules; (b) prohibiting discipline to be delegated to any Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual youth; ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 3-10-001: Disciplinary Due Process 7376 Orange PROB Juvenile Hall CI PRO 25-26 Page 52 of 59 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (c) definition of major and minor rule violations and Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual their consequences, and due process requirements; Section 3-10-002 Behavior Management Minor, intermediate, and major rule violations are listed in Behavior management procedures. If a youth disagrees with a sanction or consequence, the youth may file a grievance. Policy also states that due process will be provided for “any sanction that requires a youth to be separated from group activities for more than 15 minutes or when a sanction is imposed for misbehavior”. This appears to be inconsistent. ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy should be reviewed and updated to ensure practice is consistent with current regulations and that procedures are documented in the way the process occurs at the facility level. Documentation provided showed that the majority of young people do not request a hearing but accept their discipline as assigned. TA provided to ensure timely imposition of documentation. (d) trauma-informed approaches and positive Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual behavior interventions; ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 3-10-002 Behavior Management (e) minor rule violations may be handled informally Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual by counseling, advising the youth of expected Section 3-10-002 Behavior Management conduct imposing a minor consequence. Discipline shall be accompanied by written documentation and Youth may file a grievance for any sanction a policy of review and appeal to a supervisor; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ received. This is a matrix of rule violations and proposed sanctions at each facility. (f) major rule violations and the discipline process Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual shall be documented and require the following: Section 3-10-001: Disciplinary Due Process (1) written notice of violation prior to a hearing; and Section 3-10-002 Behavior Management We found most youth do not request a hearing ☒ ☐ ☐ and accept consequences as they are given. There were a few instances in which sanctions were begun prior to the youth being served; however, this issue has been addressed. Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (2) accommodations provided to youth with Section 3-10-001: Disciplinary Due Process disabilities, limited literacy, and English and Section 3-10-002 Behavior Management ☒ ☐ ☐ language learners; (interpreters available as needed) Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (3) hearing by a person who is not a party to the Section 3-10-001: Disciplinary Due Process incident; ☒ ☐ ☐ and Section 3-10-002 Behavior Management Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (4) opportunity for the youth to be heard, present Section 3-10-001: Disciplinary Due Process evidence and testimony; ☒ ☐ ☐ and Section 3-10-002 Behavior Management (5) provision for youth to be assisted by staff in Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual the hearing process; ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 3-10-001: Disciplinary Due Process 7376 Orange PROB Juvenile Hall CI PRO 25-26 Page 53 of 59 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (6) provision for administrative review. Section 3-10-001: Disciplinary Due Process ☒ ☐ ☐ and Section 3-10-002 Behavior Management (g) violations that result in a removal from camp or Does not apply to JH. commitment program, but not a return to court, will follow the due process provisions in subsection (e) ☐ ☐ ☒ above. 1410 MANAGEMENT OF COMMUNICABLE Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual DISEASES. Section 3-3-009: Management of Communicable Diseases The health administrator/responsible physician, in cooperation with the facility administrator and the Orange County Health Care Agency- local health officer, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ Correctional Health Services is responsible for procedures to address the identification, treatment, all medical care for all youth. All youth are control and follow-up management of communicable screened upon entry and while in detention. diseases. The policies and procedures shall address, but not be limited to: Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (a) Intake health screening procedures; Section 3-3-009: Management of ☒ ☐ ☐ Communicable Diseases Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (b) Identification of relevant symptoms; Section 3-3-009: Management of ☒ ☐ ☐ Communicable Diseases Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (c) Referral for medical evaluation; Section 3-3-009: Management of ☒ ☐ ☐ Communicable Diseases Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (d) Treatment responsibilities during detention; Section 3-3-009: Management of ☒ ☐ ☐ Communicable Diseases (e) Coordination with public and private Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual community-based resources for follow-up Section 3-3-009: Management of ☒ ☐ ☐ treatment; Communicable Diseases Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (f) Applicable reporting requirements; and, Section 3-3-009: Management of ☒ ☐ ☐ Communicable Diseases Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (g) Strategies for handling disease outbreaks. Section 3-3-009: Management of ☒ ☐ ☐ Communicable Diseases The policies and procedures shall be updated as Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual necessary to reflect communicable disease priorities Section 3-3-009: Management of identified by the local health officer and currently ☒ ☐ ☐ Communicable Diseases recommended public health interventions. 1433 REQUESTS FOR HEALTH CARE Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual SERVICES Section 3-12-001: HealthCare Procedures for Probation Staff The health administrator, in cooperation with the facility administrator, shall develop policy and ☒ ☐ ☐ Medical care is available 24 hours a day, 7 procedures to establish a daily routine for youth to days a week, to provide all medical services. convey requests for emergency and non-emergency Staff may contact medical at any time for care medical, dental and behavioral/mental health care and youth may request care via a sick call slip. services. 7376 Orange PROB Juvenile Hall CI PRO 25-26 Page 54 of 59 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1480 STANDARD FACILITY CLOTHING ISSUE Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Section 3-14-001: Clothing Issue and Laundry The youth’s personal clothing, undergarments and Procedures footwear may be substituted for the institutional clothing and footwear specified in this regulation. All youth interviewed and viewed appeared to The facility has the primary responsibility to provide ☒ ☐ ☐ have proper sized clothing that was clean and clothing and footwear. Clothing provisions shall in good repair. Youth we spoke with stated their ensure that: clothes are clean when returned and they receive back their own underwear. The laundry schedule was posted. (a) Clothing is clean, reasonably fitted, durable, Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual easily laundered, in good repair, and free of holes Section 3-14-001: Clothing Issue and Laundry ☒ ☐ ☐ and tears. Procedures (b) The standard issue of climatically suitable Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual clothing for youth shall consist of but not be limited Section 3-14-001: Clothing Issue and Laundry to: ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedures (1) Socks and serviceable footwear; Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (2) Outer garments; Section 3-14-001: Clothing Issue and Laundry ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedures (3) New non-disposable underwear which shall Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual remain with the youth throughout their stay, and; Section 3-14-001: Clothing Issue and Laundry ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedures (4) Undergarments, that are freshly laundered Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual and free of stains, including tee shirts and bras. Section 3-14-001: Clothing Issue and Laundry ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedures (c) Clothing is laundered at the temperature Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual required by local ordinances for the commercial Section 3-14-001: Clothing Issue and Laundry laundries and dried completely in a mechanical dryer Procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ or other laundry method approved by the local health officer. (d) Suitable clothing is issued to pregnant youth. Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Section 3-14-001: Clothing Issue and Laundry ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedures 1482 CLOTHING EXCHANGE Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Section 3-14-001: Clothing Issue and Laundry The facility administrator shall develop and Procedures implement written policies and site-specific procedures for the cleaning and scheduled Clothing is exchanged as required. In speaking exchange of clothing. Unless work, climatic ☒ ☐ ☐ with young people, all we spoke with stated conditions, or illness necessitates more frequent they can get the clothing they need at any time. 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. 1484 CONTROL OF VERMIN IN YOUTH’S Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual PERSONAL CLOTHING Section 3-14-001: Clothing Issue and Laundry Procedures There shall be written policies and site-specific procedures developed and implemented by the facility administrator to control the contamination ☒ ☐ ☐ and/or spread of vermin and echo-parasites in all youth’s personal clothing. Infested clothing shall be cleaned or stored in a closed container so as to eradicate or stop the spread of the vermin. 7376 Orange PROB Juvenile Hall CI PRO 25-26 Page 55 of 59 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1485 ISSUE OF PERSONAL CARE ITEMS Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Section 3-14-003: Personal Hygiene There shall be written policies and site-specific Guidelines procedures developed and implemented by the facility administrator for the availability of personal All youth are provided with all hygiene items in hygiene items. Each female youth shall be provided their units. A youth’s parent can also purchase with sanitary napkins, panty liners and tampons as hygiene products from vending machines requested. ☒ ☐ ☐ during visiting. Each youth to be held over 24 hours shall be provided with the following personal care items; As youth move through the facility Phase System, they can earn additional hygiene products provided through their incentive package. Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (a) Toothbrush; Section 3-14-003: Personal Hygiene ☒ ☐ ☐ Guidelines Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (b) Toothpaste; Section 3-14-003: Personal Hygiene ☒ ☐ ☐ Guidelines Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (c) Soap; Section 3-14-003: Personal Hygiene ☒ ☐ ☐ Guidelines Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (d) Comb; Section 3-14-003: Personal Hygiene ☒ ☐ ☐ Guidelines Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (e) Shaving implements; Section 3-14-003: Personal Hygiene ☒ ☐ ☐ Guidelines Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (f) Deodorant; Section 3-14-003: Personal Hygiene ☒ ☐ ☐ Guidelines Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (g) Lotion; Section 3-14-003: Personal Hygiene ☒ ☐ ☐ Guidelines Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (h) Shampoo; and, Section 3-14-003: Personal Hygiene ☒ ☐ ☐ Guidelines Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (i) Post-shower conditioning hair products. Section 3-14-003: Personal Hygiene ☒ ☐ ☐ Guidelines Youth shall not be required to share any personal Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual care items listed in items (a) through (d). Liquid soap Section 3-14-003: Personal Hygiene provided through a common dispenser is permitted. Guidelines 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. 7376 Orange PROB Juvenile Hall CI PRO 25-26 Page 56 of 59 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1486 PERSONAL HYGIENE Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Section 3-14-003: Personal Hygiene There shall be written policies and site specific Guidelines procedures developed and implemented by the facility administrator for showering/bathing and ☒ ☐ ☐ brushing of teeth. Youth shall be permitted to shower/bathe up on assignment to a housing unit and on a daily basis thereafter and given an opportunity to brush their teeth after each meal. 1487 SHAVING Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Section 3-14-003: Personal Hygiene Youth shall have access to a razor daily, unless their Guidelines appearance must be maintained for reasons of identification in Court. All youth shall have equal All youth we spoke with were clean shaven and opportunity to shave face and body hair. The facility when interviewed, most stated they can shave administrator may suspend this requirement in when they ask to. A few, however, stated they relation to youth who are considered to be a danger have been told they can shave only when to themselves or others. certain staff are present. We could not confirm if this is a routine practice of denying daily shaving. The facility does not keep additional proof of practice shaving records and technical ☒ ☐ ☐ assistance was provided suggesting this documentation be kept in the future to ensure compliance. Policy states that male youth conduct shaving during free time, one at a time, when time is available. For female youth, shaving occurs during a time prescribed in the unit daily schedule. This language will need to be updated in Section 1324: Policy and Procedure Manual as part of the corrective action in that section. 1488 HAIR CARE SERVICES Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Section 3-14-003: Personal Hygiene Hair care services shall be available in all juvenile Guidelines facilities. Youth shall receive hair care services monthly. Equipment shall be cleaned and disinfected Youth we spoke with stated they have been after each haircut or procedure, by a method ☒ ☐ ☐ offered haircuts by the barber but they all approved by the State Board of Barbering and stated they prefer staff haircuts. All stated Cosmetology. they have been offered haircuts at least monthly. 1500 STANDARD BEDDING AND LINEN ISSUE Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Section 3-14-005: Bedding and Linen Clean laundered, suitable bedding and linens, in good repair, shall be provided for each youth ☒ ☐ ☐ entering a living area who is expected to remain overnight, shall include, but not be limited to: (a) One mattress or mattress-pillow combination Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual which meets the requirements of Section 1502 of Section 3-14-005: Bedding and Linen ☒ ☐ ☐ these regulations; (b) One pillow and a pillow case unless provided for Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual in (a) above; ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 3-14-005: Bedding and Linen Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (c) One mattress cover and a sheet or two sheets; ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 3-14-005: Bedding and Linen Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (d) One towel; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 3-14-005: Bedding and Linen 7376 Orange PROB Juvenile Hall CI PRO 25-26 Page 57 of 59 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (e) One blanket or more, up on request ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 3-14-005: Bedding and Linen 1501 BEDDING LINEN EXCHANGE Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Section 3-14-005: Bedding and Linen The facility administrator shall develop and implement site specific written policies and procedures for the scheduled exchange of laundered ☒ ☐ ☐ bedding and linen issued to each youth housed. Washable items such as sheets, mattress covers, pillow cases and towels shall be exchanged for clean replacement at least once each week. The covering blanket shall be cleaned or laundered Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual once a month. ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 3-14-005: Bedding and Linen 1510 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY AND Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual MAINTENANCE Section 3-15-008: Facility Sanitation, Safety and Maintenance Work Requests The facility administrator shall develop and implement written policies and site-specific The facility is maintained by staff and youth. procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable Thorough cleanings are conducted one time a level of cleanliness, repair and safety throughout the week. While on site for our inspection, we facility. The plan shall provide for a regular schedule found the facility to be clean and appeared to of housekeeping tasks, equipment, including ☒ ☐ ☐ be well-maintained and did not see any out of restraint devices, and physical plant maintenance order or maintenance pending signs. and inspections to identify and correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices in a timely manner. The use of chemicals shall be done in accordance to the product label and Safety Data Sheet which may include the use of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE). 7376 Orange PROB Juvenile Hall CI PRO 25-26 Page 58 of 59 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 REVIEW OF NON-REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS GRANT FUNDING OR CODE REFERENCE YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS JUVENILE PROBATION AND CAMPS FUNDING (JPCF) (Camps Only) The programs/services identified on the JPCF Camp Eligibility Form are being provided at the facility. (Refer ☐ ☐ ☒ to the JPCF Camp Eligibility Form) 7376 Orange PROB Juvenile Hall CI PRO 25-26 Page 59 of 59 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 JUVENILE HALLS, SPECIAL PURPOSE JUVENILE HALLS AND CAMPS PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION Board of State and Community Corrections APPLICABLE TITLE 24 REGULATIONS: 4/98; 2001; 2003; 2009; 2014; 2018 BSCC Code: JH: 7376 SYTF: 7380 FACILITY NAME: Orange County Juvenile Hall FACILITY TYPE: JH Orange County SYTF SYTF 4/98: 2001: 2003: 2009: 2014: 2018: APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That XX XX Apply): (Pre-98) FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Lisa Southwell DATE: September 11, 2025 TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 1230.1.1 Reception/intake admission. In each juvenile hall, space used for the reception of ☒ ☐ ☐ youth pending admission to juvenile hall shall have the following space and equipment: 1. Weapons lockers as specified in Section 1230.2.9; ☒ ☐ ☐ 2. A secure room for the confinement of youth pending admission to juvenile hall as specified in Section 1230.1.2; In each juvenile hall, camp and ranch, space used ☒ ☐ ☐ for the reception of youth pending admission to these facilities shall have the following space and equipment: 3. Access to a shower; ☒ ☐ ☐ 4. A secure vault or storage space for youth, valuables; ☒ ☐ ☐ 5. Telephone accessible to youth; and ☒ ☐ ☐ 6. Access to hot and cold running water for staff use. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1230.1.2 Locked holding room. ☒ ☐ ☐ A locked holding room shall: 1. Contain a minimum of 15 square feet of floor area per youth; ☒ ☐ ☐ 2. Provide no less than 45 square feet of floor space and have a clear ceiling height of 8 feet or more; ☒ ☐ ☐ 3. Contain seating to accommodate all youth as specified in Section 1230.2.8; ☒ ☐ ☐ 4. Be equipped with a toilet, wash basin, mirror and drinking fountain unless as specified in Section 1230.2, unless a procedure is in effect to give the ☒ ☐ ☐ youth access to a toilet, wash basin and drinking fountain; 5. Maximize visual supervision of youth by staff; and ☒ ☐ ☐ 6. Have an outward swinging or lateral sliding door. ☒ ☐ ☐ 7376+ Orange PROB JH SYTF CI PHY 25-26 - 1 - J456 PHY 98 01 03 09 14 18 dot TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 1230.1.3 Natural light. Outer-facing exterior windows where youth’s privacy is not at risk shall be provided in locked sleeping rooms, single occupancy sleeping rooms, double occupancy sleeping rooms, dormitories and dayrooms. Natural ☒ ☐ ☐ light may be provided by, but is not limited to, skylights or windows in dayrooms, windows in adjacent exterior exercise areas, and in sleeping rooms and/or dormitories. 1230.1.4 Corridors Corridors in living areas shall be at least eight feet ☒ ☐ ☐ wide. 1230.1.5 Living unit. Unit A is inspected under CYA Standards. Units T (1999) and Q (2001) were granted A living unit shall be a self-contained unit containing alternate means of compliance to operate as locked sleeping rooms, single and double occupancy 60-bed units. ☒ ☐ ☐ sleeping rooms, or dormitories, dayroom space, toilet, wash basins, drinking fountains and showers commensurate to the number of youth housed. A living unit shall not be divided in a way that hinders direct access, supervision, immediate intervention or other action if needed. In juvenile halls, the number of ☒ ☐ ☐ youth housed in a living unit shall not exceed 30. 1230.1.6 Locked sleeping rooms. Locked sleeping rooms shall be equipped with an ☒ ☐ ☐ individual or combination toilet, wash basin, mirror and drinking fountain. Doors to locked sleeping rooms shall swing outward or slide laterally. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1230.1.7 Single occupancy sleeping rooms. Single occupancy sleeping rooms shall provide the ☒ ☐ ☐ following: 1. A minimum of 70 square feet of floor area; 2. A minimum ceiling height of eight feet; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ 3. The door into this room shall swing outward or slide laterally and be provided with a view panel, a minimum of 144 square inches, constructed of security ☒ ☐ ☐ glazing. 4. Contain a bed as specified in 1230.2.5. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1230.1.8 Double occupancy sleeping rooms. Double occupancy sleeping rooms shall provide the ☒ ☐ ☐ following: 1. A minimum of 100 square feet of floor area; 2. A minimum clear ceiling height of 8 feet and a minimum width of 7 feet; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ 3. The door into this room shall swing outward or slide laterally and be provided with a view panel, a minimum of 144 square inches, constructed of security ☒ ☐ ☐ glazing. 4. Contain a bed as specified in 1230.2.5. ☒ ☐ ☐ 7376+ Orange PROB JH SYTF CI PHY 25-26 - 2 - J456 PHY 98 01 03 09 14 18 dot TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 1230.1.9 Dormitories Dormitories shall provide the following: 1. A minimum of 50 square feet of floor area per ☒ ☐ ☐ youth with the minimum size of a dormitory being 200 square feet of floor area and a minimum 8- foot clear ceiling height; 2. Designed for no fewer than four youth; The facility has 3-bed dorms in each living unit; ☐ ☒ however, they are allowing no more than one ☐ or two youths to be assigned. 3. Dormitories in juvenile halls shall be designed for ☐ ☒ no more than 30 youth; ☐ 4. Camps shall conform to Items 1 and 2. ☐ ☒ ☐ 1230.1.10 Dayrooms Dayrooms shall contain 35 square feet of floor area per youth, contain tables and seating to accommodate the ☒ ☐ ☐ maximum numbers of youth allowed access at a given time. Access must be provided to toilets, wash basins, drinking fountains and showers as specified in Section ☒ ☐ ☐ 1230.2. 1230.1.11 Physical activity and recreation areas. Indoor/outdoor physical activity and recreation areas shall be designed as follows: 1. Minimum indoor outdoor recreation space for facility capacity: 40 or less is 9,000 square feet; ☒ ☐ ☐ 41-274 is 225 square feet per youth up to 61,650 square feet; 275 or more is 61,650 square feet, plus 145 square feet for each youth beyond 274 [up to a maximum of 87,120 square feet] 1.1 At least one quarter of the dedicated indoor/outdoor space shall be a paved or like ☒ ☐ ☐ surface. 1.2 The required recreation area shall contain no single dimension less than 40 feet. ☒ ☐ ☐ 2. A portion of the dedicated space for physical activity and recreation shall be out-of-doors and be sufficient size and equipped in such a manner to allow compliance with Title 15, Section 1371, which requires ☒ ☐ ☐ at least one hour per day of outdoor activity for each detained youth. 3. Lighting of outdoor recreation areas shall be provided to allow for evening activities and to provide ☒ ☐ ☐ security. 4. Access must be provided to a toilet, wash basin and drinking fountain as specified in Section 1230.2. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1230.1.12 Academic classrooms. There shall be a dedicated classroom space for every ☒ ☐ ☐ juvenile in every facility. The primary purpose for the academic classroom shall be for education. ☒ ☐ ☐ 7376+ Orange PROB JH SYTF CI PHY 25-26 - 3 - J456 PHY 98 01 03 09 14 18 dot TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Each academic classroom shall contain a minimum of 160 square feet of floor space for the teacher’s desk and work area and a minimum of 28 square feet of ☒ ☐ ☐ floor space per minor. A communication system shall be provided in each classroom to allow for immediate response to ☒ ☐ ☐ emergencies. The classroom shall be designed for a maximum of 20 minors. ☒ ☐ ☐ There shall be space available in every juvenile facility that may be used for specialized, one-on-one or small ☒ ☐ ☐ group educational purposes. 1230.1.13 Safety room. The agency submitted a Memorandum indicating the safety rooms were no longer A safety room shall: ☐ ☒ being used. Units T, Y, and Z have an ☐ 1. Contain a minimum of 48 square feet of floor area observation room to provide closer and a minimum clear ceiling height of 8 feet; supervision of youth. 2. Be limited to one youth; ☐ ☒ ☐ 3. Be padded as specified in Section 1230.2.7; ☐ ☒ ☐ 4. Provide one or more vertical view panels constructed of security glazing. These view panels shall be no more than 4 inches wide nor less than 24 ☐ ☒ ☐ inches long, which shall provide a view of the entire room; 5. Provide an audio monitoring system as specified ☐ ☒ in Section 1230.1.22; ☐ 6. Contain a flushing ring toilet, capable of accepting solid waste, mounted flush with the floor, the controls ☐ ☒ ☐ for which must be located outside of the room; 7. Be equipped with a variable intensity, security- type lighting fixture with controls located outside the ☐ ☒ ☐ room; 8. Any wall or ceiling-mounted devices must be designed to prohibit access to the youth occupant; ☐ ☒ ☐ and, 9. Provide a food pass with lockable shutter, no more than 4 inches high, and located between 26 inches ☐ ☒ and 32 inches as measured from the bottom of the ☐ food pass to the floor. 1230.1.14 Medical examination room. There must be a minimum of one suitably equipped ☒ ☐ ☐ medical examination room in every juvenile facility. Medical examination rooms shall provide the following: 1. Space for carrying out routine medical ☒ ☐ ☐ examinations and emergency care and used for no other purpose; 2. Privacy for youth; ☒ ☐ ☐ 3. Lockable storage space for medical supplies; ☒ ☐ ☐ 4. Not less than 144 square feet of floor space with no single dimension less than 7 feet; ☒ ☐ ☐ 5. Hot and cold running water; ☒ ☐ ☐ 6. Smooth, nonporous, washable surface; ☒ ☐ ☐ 7376+ Orange PROB JH SYTF CI PHY 25-26 - 4 - J456 PHY 98 01 03 09 14 18 dot TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 7. A medical exam table; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ 8. Adequate lighting. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1230.1.15 Pharmaceutical storage. Provide lockable storage space for medical supplies ☒ ☐ ☐ and pharmaceutical preparations as specified by Title 15, Section 1438. 1230.1.16 Dining areas. Dining areas in juvenile facilities shall contain a ☒ ☐ ☐ minimum of 15 square feet of floor space and sufficient tables and seating for each person being fed. Persons being fed include youth, staff and visitors. ☒ ☐ ☐ Dining areas shall not contain toilets or showers in the same room without appropriate visual barrier. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1230.1.17 Visiting space. Space shall be provided in all juvenile facilities for in- ☒ ☐ ☐ person visiting which shall be unobstructed by barriers such as, but not limited to, security glazing for mesh. 1230.1.18 Institutional storage. One or more storage rooms shall be provided to ☒ ☐ ☐ accommodate a minimum of 80 cubic feet of storage space per minor. Items to be stored shall be institutional clothing, bedding, supplies and activity equipment. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1230.1.19 Personal storage. Each youth in a juvenile facility shall be provided with ☒ ☐ ☐ a minimum of 9 cubic feet of secure storage space for personal clothing and belongings. 1230.1.20 Safety equipment storage. In all juvenile facilities, a secure area shall be provided for the storage of safety equipment, such as fire ☒ ☐ ☐ extinguishers, self-contained breathing apparatus, wire and bar cutters, emergency lights, etc. 1230.1.21 Janitorial closet. In all juvenile facilities, at least one securely lockable janitorial closet, containing a mop sink and sufficient ☒ ☐ ☐ area for the storage of cleaning implements, must be provided within a security area of the facility. 1230.1.22 Audio monitoring system. In safety rooms, locked holding rooms, locked sleeping rooms, single and double occupancy rooms ☒ ☐ ☐ and dormitories, there must be an audio monitoring system capable of actuation by the minor that alerts personnel. 7376+ Orange PROB JH SYTF CI PHY 25-26 - 5 - J456 PHY 98 01 03 09 14 18 dot TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 1230.1.23 Emergency power. There shall be a source of emergency power in all juvenile facilities capable of providing minimal lighting in all living units, activities areas, corridors, stairs and ☒ ☐ ☐ central control points, and to maintain fire and life safety, security, communications and alarm systems (Title 24, Part 2, Chapter 27). Such an emergency power source shall conform to the requirements specified in Title, 24, Part 3, Article 700, California Electrical Code, California Code of ☒ ☐ ☐ Regulations. 1230.1.24 Confidential interview room. Confidential interview rooms shall contain a minimum ☒ ☐ ☐ of 60 square feet of floor area. In juvenile halls there shall be a minimum of one suitably furnished interview room for each 30 youth. ☒ ☐ ☐ In camps there shall be a minimum of one suitably ☐ ☒ furnished interview room for each facility. ☐ This interview room shall provide for confidential consultations with youth. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1230.1.25 Special-purpose juvenile halls. Special-purpose juvenile halls shall conform to all ☐ ☒ ☐ minimum standards for juvenile facilities contained in this section with the following exceptions: 1. Physical activity and recreation areas as specified ☐ ☒ in Section 1230.1.11; ☐ 2. Academic classrooms as specified in Section ☐ ☒ 1230.1.12; ☐ 3. Medical examination room as specified in Section ☐ ☒ 1230.1.14; and, ☐ 4. Dining areas as specified in Section 1230.1.16. ☐ ☒ ☐ 1230.1.26 Court holding room for youth. A court holding room shall: ☐ ☒ ☐ 1. Contain a minimum of 10 square feet of floor area per youth; 2. Be limited to no more than 16 youth; ☐ ☒ ☐ 3. Provide no less than 40 square feet of floor area ☐ ☒ and have a ceiling height of 8 feet or more; ☐ 4. Contain seating to accommodate all youth as ☐ ☒ specified in Section 1230.2.8; ☐ 5. Contain a toilet, wash basin and drinking fountain ☐ ☒ as specified in Section 1230.2; ☐ 6. Maximize visual supervision of youth by staff; and, ☐ ☒ ☐ 7. A mirror of material appropriate to the level of security shall be provided as specified in Section ☐ ☒ ☐ 1230.2.11. 7376+ Orange PROB JH SYTF CI PHY 25-26 - 6 - J456 PHY 98 01 03 09 14 18 dot TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 1230.1.27 Programs and activity areas. All juvenile facilities shall include adequate space for ☒ ☐ ☐ specific programs in addition to recreation and exercise areas. 1230.2.1 Toilets/urinals. All toilet areas shall provide privacy for the youth and ☒ ☐ ☐ help reduce the risk of voyeurism without mitigating staff’s ability to supervise. Toilets must be available in a ratio to youth as follows: 1. Juvenile halls 1:6; ☒ ☐ ☐ 2. Camps 1:10; and ☐ ☒ ☐ 3. Locked holding rooms 1:8: ☒ ☐ ☐ One toilet and one urinal may be substituted for every 15 males. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1230.2.2 Wash basins. In living units, wash basins must be available in a ratio ☒ ☐ ☐ to youth as follows: 1. Juvenile halls 1:6; 2. Camps 1:10; and ☐ ☒ ☐ 3. Locked holding rooms 1:8: ☒ ☐ ☐ Wash basis must be provided with hot and cold or tempered water. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1230.2.3 Drinking fountains. In living areas and indoor and outdoor recreation ☒ ☐ ☐ areas, drinking fountains must be accessible to youth and to staff. 1. The drinking fountain bubbler shall be on an angle which prevents waste water from flowing over the ☒ ☐ ☐ drinking bubbler; and, 2. The water flow shall be actuated by a mechanical means. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1230.2.4 Showers. Shower areas shall provide privacy for the youth and ☒ ☐ ☐ help reduce the risk of voyeurism without mitigating staff’s ability to supervise. Showers shall be available to all youth on a ratio of at least one shower or bathtub to every six youth. ☒ ☐ ☐ Showers shall be provided with tempered water. 1230.2.5 Beds. Beds shall be at least 30 inches wide and 76 inches ☒ ☐ ☐ long and be of the solid bottom type. Beds shall be at least 12 inches off the floor and spaced no less than 36 inches apart ☒ ☐ ☐ Bunk beds must have no less than 33 inches vertically between the solid bottoms. ☒ ☐ ☐ In secure facilities, the bunks shall be securely anchored and flushed against the floor and/or wall. ☒ ☐ ☐ 7376+ Orange PROB JH SYTF CI PHY 25-26 - 7 - J456 PHY 98 01 03 09 14 18 dot TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 1230.2.6 Lighting. Lighting in locked sleeping rooms, single occupancy rooms, double occupancy rooms, dormitories, day ☒ ☐ ☐ rooms and activity areas shall provide not less than 20 foot candles of illumination at desk level. Night lighting is required in these areas to provide for good visibility for supervision and be conducive to ☒ ☐ ☐ sleep. 1230.2.7 Padding. The agency has two safety rooms that were Padding in safety rooms, padding shall cover the ☐ ☒ deemed closed and used for storage formally ☐ entire floor, door, walls and everything on walls to a in 2019. clear height of eight feet. Benches or platforms are not to be placed on the floor ☐ ☒ of this room. ☐ All padded rooms must be equipped with a tamper resistant fire sprinkler as approved by the State Fire ☐ ☒ ☐ Marshal. All padding must be: ☐ ☒ 1. Approved for use by the State Fire Marshal; ☐ 2. Nonporous to facilitate cleaning; ☐ ☒ ☐ 3. At least 112 inch thick; ☐ ☒ ☐ 4. Of a unitary or laminated construction to prevent its destruction by teeth, hand tearing or small metal ☐ ☒ ☐ objects; 5. Firmly bonded to all padded surfaces to prevent ☐ ☒ tearing or ripping; and, ☐ 6. Without any exposed seams susceptible to tearing ☐ ☒ or ripping. ☐ 1230.2.8 Seating. ☒ ☐ ☐ Seating shall be designed for the level of security. When bench seating is used, 18 inches of bench is seating for one person. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1230.2.9 Weapons lockers. Weapons lockers are required in all secure juvenile ☒ ☐ ☐ facilities and shall be located outside the secure area of the facility. Weapons lockers shall be equipped with individual compartments, each with an individual locking device. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1230.2.10 Security glazing. Security glazing shall comply with the minimum requirements of one of the following test standards: American Society for Testing and Materials, ASTM F ☒ ☐ ☐ 1233-98, Class III glass, or; California Department of Corrections, CDC 860-94d, Class C glass or; H.P. White Laboratory, Inc., HPW-TP-0500.02, Forced Entry Level III. 7376+ Orange PROB JH SYTF CI PHY 25-26 - 8 - J456 PHY 98 01 03 09 14 18 dot TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 1230.2.11 Mirrors. A mirror of a material appropriate to the level of ☒ ☐ ☐ security must be provided near each wash basin specified in these regulations. 7376+ Orange PROB JH SYTF CI PHY 25-26 - 9 - J456 PHY 98 01 03 09 14 18 dot JUVENILE HALLS, SPECIAL PURPOSE JUVENILE HALLS, AND CAMPS LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION Board of State and Community Corrections BSCC Codes: 7376 JH 7380 SYTF FACILITY: TYPE: RC: Orange County Juvenile Hall JH 255 JH Orange County Juvenile Hall SYTF SYTF 5 SYTF FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Lisa Southwell DATE: September 11, 2025 ROOMS EACH ROOM Unit Room Applicable # EACH ROOM Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES* Designation Type Standards Rooms # RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S Beds Intake Reception Center (IRC) 1 Holding Pre 98 1 (12) (12) 7.5 x 17.1 2 Holding Pre 98 1 (13) (13) 11.5 x 17.1 3 Holding Pre 98 1 (1) (1) 7 x 12.5 1 1 1 4 Holding Pre 98 1 (4) (4) 6.7 x 12.5 1 1 1 5 Holding Pre 98 1 (4) (4) 6.7 x 12.5 1 1 1 Note: Holding Room 3 is a closed Safety Room. Holding Rooms 4 and 5 were adjusted to rated capacities based on the length of the bench. All Wet rooms. B Unit – Shower Pre 98 3 1 4 1 5 1 Dorm Pre 98 1 3 3 3 155 Sq. Ft. 2-18 Single Pre 98 16 1 1 16 71 Sq. Ft. Dayroom Pre 98 32’ x 36’ Outdoor Pre 98 29’ x 54’ Rec SYTF Single Pre 98 1 1 1 1 71 Sq. Ft. Notes: Rooms 4 and 5 are wet rooms. The Outdoor Recreation Space is shared with C Unit. Rooms 2-18 are single rooms. 16 are JH Beds and 1 of which is reserved for a SYTF Bed. C Unit - Shower Pre 98 3 1 4 1 5 1 Dorm Pre 98 1 3 3 3 155 Sq. Ft. *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. 7376+ Orange PROB JH SYTF CI LASE 25-26 - 1 - J460 LAS JUV-05.dot ROOMS EACH ROOM Unit Room Applicable # EACH ROOM Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES* Designation Type Standards Rooms # RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S Beds 2-18 Single Pre 98 17 1 1 17 71 Sq. Ft. Dayroom Pre 98 32’ x 36’ Outdoor Pre 98 29’ x 54’ Rec Notes: Rooms 4 and 5 are wet rooms. The Outdoor Recreation Space is shared with B Unit. G Unit - Shower Pre 98 2 2 4 1 5 1-2 Single Pre 98 2 1 1 2 71 Sq. Ft. 1 1 3 Dorm Pre 98 1 3 3 3 155 Sq. Ft. 4-18 Single Pre 98 15 1 1 15 71 Sq. Ft. Dayroom Pre 98 31’ x 45’ Outdoor Pre 98 34’ x 104’ Rec H Unit – Shower Pre 98 2 2 4 5 1-2 S Pre 98 1 1 1 2 71 Sq. Ft. 1 1 1 3 M Pre 98 1 3 3 3 155 Sq. Ft. 4-18 S Pre 98 15 1 1 15 71 Sq. Ft. Dayroom Pre 98 31’ x 45’ Outdoor Pre 98 34’ x 104’ Rec J Unit – Restroom Pre 98 2 2 4 5 1-2 Single Pre 98 2 1 1 2 71 Sq. Ft. 1 1 1 3 Dorm Pre 98 1 3 3 3 155 Sq. Ft. 4-18 Single Pre 98 15 1 1 15 71 Sq. Ft. Note: All single rooms are wet rooms, and the dorms are dry rooms. K Unit – *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. 7376+ Orange PROB JH SYTF CI LASE 25-26 - 2 - J460 LAS JUV-05.dot ROOMS EACH ROOM Unit Room Applicable # EACH ROOM Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES* Designation Type Standards Rooms # RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S Beds Shower Pre 98 2 2 4 5 1-2 Single Pre 98 2 1 1 2 71 Sq. Ft. 3 Dorm Pre 98 1 3 3 3 155 Sq. Ft. 4-18 Single Pre 98 15 1 1 15 71 Sq. Ft. Q Unit Shower 2001 2 2 10 8 10 Double 2001 30 2 2 60 110 Sq. Ft. 1 1 1 Day 2001 28’ x 78’ Room Outdoor 2001 50’ x 38’ Rec Note: The facilities noted are split between two Restroom Areas. T Unit – Shower 2001 2 1 10 Double 2001 28 2 2 56 105 Sq. Ft. 1 1 1 OBS 2001 1 1 1 (1) 1 1 1 28’ x 78’; Day 2001 Room Two 12’ x 54’ Outdoor 2001 66’ x 33’ Rec SYTF 2001 2 2 2 4 105 Sq. Ft. 1 1 1 Note: This unit has two areas on each corridor large enough for small group activities. 56 are JH Beds and 4 of which are reserved for SYTF Beds. Y Unit – Shower Pre 98 1 5 Single Pre 98 30 1 1 30 1 1 1 OBS Pre 98 1 (1) 1 1 1 Day 2001 28’ x 80’ Room *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. 7376+ Orange PROB JH SYTF CI LASE 25-26 - 3 - J460 LAS JUV-05.dot ROOMS EACH ROOM Unit Room Applicable # EACH ROOM Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES* Designation Type Standards Rooms # RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S Beds Outdoor 2001 34’ x 54’ Rec Notes: Outdoor Recreation Space is shared with Z Unit. Z Unit – Shower Pre 98 1 5 Single Pre 98 30 1 1 30 1 1 1 OBS Pre 98 1 (1) 1 1 1 Day 2001 28’ x 80’ Room Outdoor 2001 34’ x 54’ Rec Notes: Outdoor Recreation Space is shared with Y Unit. Court Holding – This is only for Juveniles and does not include the OCSD Holding area. Holding 16 x 28.5 Holding Note: There are 4 restrooms in this area, 2 used by youth and 2 as storage. Only 1 youth is in the defined holding room at a time. The second space is a large ‘living’ type space to be used to hold youth pending Court Pre-Pandemic. This space is occupied by one youth at a time as youth pending hearing or confidential attorney visits (3 no contact interview rooms) are escorted individually at the time of hearing/interview. 2025 Update: Facility currently undergoing construction and several units demolished and no longer present. LASE Update- Units Remaining and RC B C G H J K Q T Y Z Total: 20 20 20 20 20 20 60 60 30 30 Total JH Campus 300 19 20 20 20 20 20 60 56 30 30 JH RC 255 (BSCC # 7376) 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 JH SYTF 5 (BSCC # 7380) *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. 7376+ Orange PROB JH SYTF CI LASE 25-26 - 4 - J460 LAS JUV-05.dot JUVENILE HALLS, SPECIAL PURPOSE JUVENILE HALLS AND CAMPS Board of State and Community Corrections PROCEDURES CHECKLIST1 BSCC Code: 7385 FACILITY NAME: Youth Guidance Center FACILITY TYPE: Camp PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Regina Martinez, Director; Francisco Frias and John Hernandez, Supervisors, Dave Conner; Principal, Grace-Aileen Lizardo; and Joie Roe (Medical); and Paola Bautista and Annette Malijen (CEGU); five youth (ages 16, 16, 14, 15, 18); two staff members. FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Lisa Southwell DATE: Dates between July 27, 2025, and September 11, 2025 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1313 COUNTY INSPECTION AND EVALUATION 2024: OF BUILDING AND GROUNDS Inspection completed by Supervising Building Inspector Larry Jeffery on November 7, 2024. On an annual basis, or as otherwise required by law, Deficiencies noted have been corrected. each juvenile facility administrator shall obtain a ☒ ☐ ☐ documented inspection and evaluation from the 2025: following: Public Works Inspection Pending. (a) county building inspector or person designated by the Board of Supervisors to approve building safety; (b) fire authority having jurisdiction, including a fire 2024: clearance as required by Health and Safety Code Fire Inspection was completed and clearance ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 13146.1(a) and (b); granted September 24, 2024. 1 This document is intended for use as a tool during the inspection process; this worksheet may not contain each Title 15 regulation that is required. Additionally, many regulations on this worksheet are SUMMARIES of the regulation; the text on this worksheet may not contain the entire text of the actual regulation. Please refer to the complete California Code of Regulations, Title 15, Minimum Standards for Juvenile Facilities, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 5 for the complete list and text of regulations. 2 Excerpts from facility policies, procedures, or other reference documents are indicated in italicized text. 7385 Orange PROB YGC Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 1 of 60 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (c) local health officer, inspection in accordance with 2024: Health and Safety Code Section 101045; Environmental Health Evaluation: Completed May 15, 2024, by Jonathan Wolent, REHS, Environmental Health Specialist III. Deficiencies found. Nutritional Health Evaluation: Completed May 29, 2024, by Martha Aleme-Selassie, Supervising Public Health Nutritionist. No Deficiencies were found. Medical/Mental Health Evaluation: Completed May 15, 2024, by Tammy Nguyen, BSN, RN, PHN and Brittany Shaw, LCSW, Service Chief I. No Deficiencies were found. ☒ ☐ ☐ 2025: Environmental Health Evaluation: Completed April 30, 2025, by Gage Tucker-Densley, REHS Environmental Health Specialist II, and Jonathan Wolent, REHS, Environmental Health Specialist III. Deficiencies found but have been corrected. Nutritional Health Evaluation: Completed April 30, 2025, by Martha Aleme-Selassie, Supervising Public Health Nutritionist. No Deficiencies were found. Medical/Mental Health Evaluation: Completed April 30, 2025, by Grace D. Cua, Public Health Nurse. No Deficiencies were found. (d) county superintendent of schools on the adequacy 2024: Evaluation completed by Joanne of educational services and facilities as required in Finney, Principal SOAR Academy at the YTC, Section 1370; SDCOE on July 23, 2024. No Deficiencies noted. ☒ ☐ ☐ 2025: Evaluation completed by Kirk Anderson, coordinator, West Coast College, on July 16, 2025. No deficiencies were noted. (e) juvenile court as required by Section 209 of the 2023: Welfare and Institutions Code; and, Inspection completed by Presiding Judge Craig Arthur on December 12, 2023. 2024: ☒ ☐ ☐ Inspection completed by Presiding Judge Craig Arthur on December 19, 2024. 2025: Juvenile Court Inspection Pending. 7385 Orange PROB YGC Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 2 of 60 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (f) the Juvenile Justice Commission as required by 2023: Section 229 of the Welfare and Institutions Code or The inspection was conducted on June 16, Probation Commission as required by Section 240 of 2023. the Welfare and Institutions Code. 2024: The inspection was conducted on June 5, ☒ ☐ ☐ 2024. 2025: The inspection was conducted on April 17, 2025. 1320 APPOINTMENT AND QUALIFICATIONS Certification Letter initially provided on July 2, 2025, resubmitted July 28, 2025, from Chief Note: Compliance with this section is determined by Daniel Hernandez certifying all elements of receipt of the Chief Probation Officer’s certification the regulation have been met. letter confirming that all elements of regulation are met. (a) Appointment ☒ ☐ ☐ In each juvenile facility there shall be a superintendent, director or facility manager in charge of its program and employees. Such superintendent, director, facility manager and other employees of the facility shall be appointed by the facility administrator pursuant to applicable provisions of law. (b) Employee Qualifications Each facility shall: (1) recruit and hire employees who possess knowledge, skills and abilities appropriate to their ☒ ☐ ☐ job classification and duties in accordance with applicable civil service or merit system rules; (2) require a medical evaluation and physical examination including tuberculosis screening test and evaluation for immunity to contagious illnesses ☒ ☐ ☐ of childhood (i.e., diphtheria, rubeola, rubella, and mumps); (3) adhere to the minimum standards for the selection and training requirements adopted by the Board pursuant to Section 6035 of the Penal Code; ☒ ☐ ☐ and (4) conduct a criminal records review, on each new employee, and psychological examination in accordance with Section 1031 of the Government ☒ ☐ ☐ Code. (c) Contract personnel, volunteers, and other non- Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual employees of the facility, who may be present at the Section 1-4-203: Security Clearance facility, shall have such clearance and qualifications as Volunteers, Vendors, Contractors, and may be required by law, and their presence at the ☒ ☐ ☐ Orange County Public Works Personnel facility shall be subject to the approval and control of the facility manager. 7385 Orange PROB YGC Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 3 of 60 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1321 STAFFING Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Section 3-1-021: Staffing Each juvenile facility shall: (a) have an adequate number of personnel sufficient Deputy Probation Correctional Officers to carry out the overall facility operation and its (DPCO) are responsible for the supervision of programming, to provide for safety and security of the young people in the facility. youth and staff, and meet established standards and regulations; Staffing documentation including department staff rosters, daily work schedules, duty officer shift summaries, and facility worksheets were provided for review. All documents were reviewed and conversations were held with youth, staff, supervisors, and facility partners verifying adequate personnel. Supervisors, line staff, support staff, and ancillary staff are assigned to the facility to fulfill operational requirements as necessary. The facility administrator splits time between YGC and the Youth Leadership Academy. (YLA). There is always a supervisor present ☒ ☐ ☐ and in charge when the Director is not present on site. A review of the facility's master schedules revealed that sufficient staff members were on duty as required. Staffing levels were found to be consistent and stable. Documentation reviews and interviews with both staff and youth verified that there was no disruption in programming, activities, or services for youth due to staffing shortages and there are enough staff present to carry out facility operations and to provide for the safety and security of the youth and staff and ensure established standards and regulations are being met. Overtime is utilized if shifts need to be filled. Facility partners also confirm that adequate personnel are consistently available to ensure effective facility operations, as well as the safety and security of both youth and staff. This process verifies compliance with established standards and regulations. (b) ensure that no required services shall be denied Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual because of insufficient numbers of staff on duty absent Section 3-1-021: Staffing ☒ ☐ ☐ exigent circumstances; (c) have a sufficient number of supervisory level staff Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual to ensure adequate supervision of all staff members; Section 3-1-021: Staffing There is a supervisor assigned to both the AM ☒ ☐ ☐ and PM shifts. An acting duty officer is assigned to the late night t with back-up from the Juvenile Hall as necessary. 7385 Orange PROB YGC Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 4 of 60 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (d) have a clearly identified person on duty at all times Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual who is responsible for operations and activities and Section 3-1-021: Staffing has completed the Juvenile Corrections Officer Core ☒ ☐ ☐ Course and PC 832 training; All facility staff and all supervisors are CORE trained. (e) have at least one staff member present on each Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual living unit whenever there are youth in the living unit; Section 3-1-021 ☒ ☐ ☐ There is always a staff member present when youth are present in the living unit. (f) have sufficient food service personnel relative to the Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual number and security of living units, including staff Section 3-1-021: Staffing qualified and available to: plan menus meeting nutritional requirements of youth; provide kitchen The facility food services staff are tasked with supervision; direct food preparation and servings; everyday food preparation and the Nutrition conduct related training programs for culinary staff; Evaluations revealed no deficiencies. and maintain necessary records; or, a facility may serve food that meets nutritional standards prepared The youth we spoke with all spoke highly of by an outside source; ☒ ☐ ☐ the food and some found it to be “the best part of their camp stay.” We reviewed the menus and noted, through our conversations, the food is often made from scratch onsite. The kitchen also makes special meals for the youth as incentive options as requested. (g) have sufficient administrative, clerical, recreational, Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual medical, dental, mental health, building maintenance, Section 3-1-021: Staffing transportation, control room, facility security and other support staff for the efficient management of the The facility has sufficient non-sworn staff facility, and to ensure that youth supervision staff shall including medical, mental health staff, and not be diverted from supervising youth; and, support staff based on the review of all documentation provided and the interviews conducted with staff. Personal interviews were held with managers from the medical staff, mental health staff (CEGU), kitchen staff, and education staff. All reported to have good relationships with ☒ ☐ ☐ facility leadership and with each other and it shows. The collaborative spirit is clear in the camp. Staff individually reported strong interdisciplinary collaboration and commitment to the coordinated care of the youth in each of the facilities. The teams focus on open communication, working together toward common goals, and the betterment of the youth. Each discipline provides comprehensive services and activities to the youth based on their individual needs. (h) assign sufficient youth supervision staff to provide Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual continuous wide awake supervision of youth, subject Section 3-1-021: Staffing to temporary variations in staff assignments to meet special program needs. Staffing shall be in compliance ☒ ☐ ☐ Facility schedules verified compliance with with a minimum youth-staff ratio for the following this regulation. Staff assigned to all shifts are facility types: required to remain awake. 7385 Orange PROB YGC Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 5 of 60 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (1) Juvenile Halls The Youth Guidance Center is a Camp. (A) during the hours that youth are awake, one The remainder of this section is marked as wide-awake youth supervision staff member on ☐ ☐ ☒ N/A. duty for each 10 youth in detention; (B) during the hours that youth are confined to their room for the purpose of sleeping, one wide-awake youth supervision staff member on ☐ ☐ ☒ duty for each 30 youth in detention; (C) at least two wide-awake youth supervision staff members on duty at all times, regardless of the number of youth in detention, unless an arrangement has been made for backup ☐ ☐ ☒ support services which allow for immediate response to emergencies; and, (D) at least one youth supervision staff member on duty who is the same gender as youth ☐ ☐ ☒ housed in the facility. (E) personnel with primary responsibility for other duties such as administration, supervision of personnel, academic or trade instruction, ☐ ☐ ☒ clerical, kitchen or maintenance shall not be classified as youth supervision staff positions. (2) Special Purpose Juvenile Halls The Youth Guidance Center is a Camp. (A) during hours that youth are awake, one The remainder of this section is marked as wide-awake youth supervision staff member on ☐ ☐ ☒ N/A. duty for each 10 youth in detention; (B) during the hours that youth are confined to their room for the purpose of sleeping, one wide-awake youth supervision staff member on ☐ ☐ ☒ duty for each 30 youth in detention; (C) at least two wide-awake youth supervision staff members on duty at all times, regardless of the number of youth in detention, unless an arrangement has been made for backup ☐ ☐ ☒ support services which allow for immediate response to emergencies; and, (D) at least one youth supervision staff member on duty who is the same gender as youth ☐ ☐ ☒ housed in the facility. (E) personnel with primary responsibility for other duties such as administration, supervision of personnel, academic or trade instruction, ☐ ☐ ☒ clerical, kitchen or maintenance shall not be classified as youth supervision staff positions. 7385 Orange PROB YGC Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 6 of 60 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (3) Camps Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (A) during the hours that youth are awake, one Section 3-1-021: Staffing wide-awake youth supervision staff member on duty for each 15 youth in the camp population; Orange County Probation facility administrators staff their facilities to PREA standards, exceeding the state minimum standard of 1 to 10 for a 1 to 8 standard. ☒ ☐ ☐ During the time frames we reviewed in July 2025, we found the facility compliant with regulation and with their policy for all dates we reviewed. We found no incidents where the facility was below ratio or where youth did not receive programs or any other activities due to a lack of staff. (B) during the hours that youth are confined to Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual their room for the purpose of sleeping, one Section 3-1-021: Staffing wide-awake youth supervision staff member on ☒ ☐ ☐ duty for each 30 youth present in the facility; (C) at least two wide-awake youth supervision Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual staff members on duty at all times, regardless Section 3-1-021: Staffing of the number of youth in residence, unless arrangements have been made for backup PREA staffing also applies to the late-night support services which allow for immediate staffing which exceeds the State’s minimum response to emergencies; ☒ ☐ ☐ standard. During the time frames we reviewed in July 2025, we found the facility compliant with regulation and with policy, and found no incidents where the facility was below ratio. (D) at least one youth supervision staff member Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual on duty who is the same gender as youth Section 3-1-021: Staffing housed in the facility; Both male and females are housed in the ☒ ☐ ☐ facility, therefore both male and female staff are required to be on duty for all shifts. Male and female staffing are always present. (E) in addition to the minimum staff to youth Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual ratio required in (h)(3)(A)-(B), consideration Section 3-1-021: Staffing 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 Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual other duties such as administration, supervision Section 3-1-021: Staffing of personnel, academic or trade instruction, clerical, farm, forestry, kitchen or maintenance Staff whose responsibilities fall under this ☒ ☐ ☐ shall not be classified as youth supervision staff regulation are not identified as supervision positions. staff during the time they are assigned to these tasks. 7385 Orange PROB YGC Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 7 of 60 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1322 YOUTH SUPERVISION STAFF All Orange County Probation Department ORIENTATION AND TRAINING (OCPD) staff complete JCORE prior to reporting to the facility for assignment. (a) Prior to assuming any responsibilities each youth JCORE is offered internally through the supervision staff member shall be properly oriented to their duties, including: Orange County Probation Department (1) youth supervision duties; training division. New staff coming into the department are offered to participate in the Agency’s Pre- CORE training program. Newly hired staff are offered the opportunity to shadow fully trained staff in various division operations to provide a broad overview of the Department’s various work assignments available within the OCPD. They are then assigned to complete their JCORE course. Once officers complete JCORE, they return to the facility and ☒ ☐ ☐ complete additional training on the job hours in the facility that addresses the site-specific information necessary for their assigned facility. The Juvenile CORE satisfies the majority of the required curriculum required by this section. CORE coupled with the additional onsite shadowing and the post CORE, on the job training, and site-specific training hours meets the required regulation. Technical assistance was provided regarding the enhancement of the documentation maintained for proof of practice and the requirement for policy which will be completed in the policy review and update in Section 1324. (2) scope of decisions they shall make; ☒ ☐ ☐ (3) the identity of their supervisor; ☒ ☐ ☐ (4) the identity of persons who are responsible to them; ☒ ☐ ☐ (5) persons to contact for decisions that are beyond their responsibility; and ☒ ☐ ☐ (6) ethical responsibilities. ☒ ☐ ☐ (b) Prior to assuming any responsibility for the Facility staff complete on the job training with supervision of youth, each youth supervision staff a training officer. member shall receive a minimum of 40 hours of ☒ ☐ ☐ facility-specific orientation, including: (1) individual and group supervision techniques; (2) regulations and policies relating to discipline and rights of youth pursuant to law and the ☒ ☐ ☐ provisions of this chapter; (3) basic health, sanitation and safety measures; ☒ ☐ ☐ (4) suicide prevention and response to suicide attempts ☒ ☐ ☐ 7385 Orange PROB YGC Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 8 of 60 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (5) policies regarding use of force, de-escalation techniques, chemical agents, mechanical and ☒ ☐ ☐ physical restraints; (6) review of policies and procedures referencing trauma and trauma-informed approaches; ☒ ☐ ☐ (7) procedures to follow in the event of emergencies; ☒ ☐ ☐ (8) routine security measures, including facility perimeter and grounds; ☒ ☐ ☐ (9) crisis intervention and mental health referrals to mental health services; ☒ ☐ ☐ (10) documentation; and ☒ ☐ ☐ (11) fire/life safety training ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) Prior to assuming sole supervision of youth, each New staff complete Juvenile Correctional youth supervision staff member shall successfully Officer CORE prior to starting any assignment complete the requirements of the Juvenile Corrections in the OCPD Facilities. ☒ ☐ ☐ Officer Core Course pursuant to Penal Code Section 6035. (d) Prior to exercising the powers of a peace officer New staff complete PC 832 when hired. youth supervision staff shall successfully complete training pursuant to Section 830 et seq. of the Penal ☒ ☐ ☐ Code. 1323 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY Fire and life safety are trained in JCORE and CORE is trained prior to assignment to a Whenever there is a youth in a juvenile facility, there shall be at least one wide awake person on duty at all facility. ☒ ☐ ☐ times who meets the training standards established by the Board for general fire and life safety which relate specifically to the facility. 7385 Orange PROB YGC Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 9 of 60 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 1324 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL The full policy is available to Probation Staff via the Prob Net system. The policy was last All facility administrators shall develop, publish, and reviewed and updated in August of 2023, with implement a manual of written policies and procedures additional updates to various sections made in that address, at a minimum, all regulations that are applicable to the facility. Such a manual shall be made subsequent months throughout the cycle. We available to all employees, reviewed by all employees, found no proof of practice that all staff have and shall be administratively reviewed at a minimum reviewed the policy updates. every two years, and updated, as necessary. Those records relating to the standards and requirements set Section 1324 requires a manual of policies forth in these regulations shall be accessible to the and procedures that address all regulations Board on request. that are applicable to the facility. Additionally, The manual shall include: Section 1324 requires specific policy-related details. In our current review, we identified several missing required policies and procedures. We noted technical issues and omissions, such as the absence of specific words, phrases, or the intended meaning of the regulations within the current policies and procedures. Additionally, concerns have been raised and discussed regarding certain requirements of the regulations as they apply to the camp versus the juvenile hall. Technical assistance has been provided and will continue to be provided as requested to facilitate their resolution. Several individual policy sections are incomplete and require updates to align with ☐ ☒ ☐ all regulatory requirements. We have documented these issues in this section for correction and have not included the policy as noncompliant in their respective individual regulatory sections, as the facility is currently meeting minimum operational standards in the area. The sections are as follows and will need to be reviewed and updated. Other policy sections that also require review and update but where operations are also impacted are noted in those regulatory areas. 1327: Emergency Procedure 1328: Safety Checks 1329: Suicide Prevention 1341: Death and Serious Illness 1350: Admission 1350.5: Screening for the Risk of Sexual Abuse 1351: Release 1352: Classification 1352.5: Transgender and Intersex 1357: Use of Force 1358: Use of Restraints 1482: Clothing Issue 1487: Shaving 1501: Bedding Linen Exchange There are also sections of 1324 that were found to be missing. These areas will also need to be reviewed and updated. 7385 Orange PROB YGC Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 10 of 60 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 It appears the revisions previously were made, focused on the consolidation of all facility manuals into a single, comprehensive manual which may have inadvertently excluded or altered certain sections. These areas require correction as identified in both Section 1324 and in the individual sections as mentioned above. This section is noncompliant. (a) table of organization, including channels of Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual communications and a description of job Section: classifications; • 3-1-001 Facility Management • 3-1-002 Assistant Division Director Duties- Facilities • 3-1-003 Supervising Juvenile Correctional Officer (SJCO) Duties • 3-1-004 Duty Officer- Youth Guidance Center • 3-1-005 Deputy Juvenile Correctional ☒ ☐ ☐ Officer Duties • 3-1-006 Duties of the Center One Supervision Coverage Position-Youth Guidance Center • 3-1-007 Auxiliary Staff Responsibilities- Youth Guidance Center • 3-1-008 Control/Active Counselor Responsibilities • 3-1-009 Clerical Supervisors’ Duties • 3-1-010 Chief Cook Duties (b) responsibility of the probation department, 3-4-001: Juvenile Justice Commission purpose of programs, relationship to the juvenile court, the Juvenile Justice/Delinquency Prevention 3-4-007: Administration and Operation of Commission or Probation Committee, probation staff, School Education Programs Within Facilities school personnel and other agencies that are involved in juvenile facility programs; ☐ ☒ ☐ The Orange County Probation Department has agreements in place of working with partner agencies; however, we were unable to find policy specific to this section and marked noncompliant for this reason. 7385 Orange PROB YGC Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 11 of 60 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (c) responsibilities of all employees; Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Section: • 3-1-001 Facility Management • 3-1-002 Assistant Division Director Duties- Facilities • 3-1-003 Supervising Juvenile Correctional Officer (SJCO) Duties • 3-1-004 Duty Officer- Youth Guidance Center • 3-1-005 Deputy Juvenile Correctional Officer Duties ☒ ☐ ☐ • 3-1-006 Duties of the Center One Supervision Coverage Position-Youth Guidance Center • 3-1-007 Auxiliary Staff Responsibilities- Youth Guidance Center • 3-1-008 Control/Active Counselor Responsibilities • 3-1-009 Clerical Supervisors’ Duties • 3-1-010 Chief Cook Duties (d) initial orientation and training program for See 1322. Policy Required. employees; ☐ ☒ ☐ Marked as Noncompliant for lack of policy. (e) initial orientation, including safety and security We were unable to find policy specific to this issues and anti-discrimination policies, for support section. Will be addressed in policy update. staff, contract employees, school, mental/behavioral Marked as Noncompliant for lack of policy. ☐ ☒ ☐ health and medical staff, program providers and volunteers; (f) maintenance of record-keeping, statistics and Unable to find several areas in this section. communication system to ensure: ☐ ☒ ☐ (1) efficient operation of the juvenile facility; (2) legal and proper care of youth; “ ☐ ☒ ☐ Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Section 3-11-01: Youth’s Facility Folder and (3) maintenance of individual youth's records; Section 3-11-02: Integrated Case ☐ ☒ ☐ Management System (ICMS) automated and Manual Logbook (4) supply of information to the juvenile court and “ those authorized by the court or by the law; and, ☐ ☒ ☐ (5) release of information regarding youth. “ ☐ ☒ ☐ (g) ethical responsibilities; “ ☐ ☒ ☐ (h) trauma-informed approaches; “ ☐ ☒ ☐ (i) culturally responsive approaches; “ ☐ ☒ ☐ (j) gender responsive approaches; “ ☐ ☒ ☐ 7385 Orange PROB YGC Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 12 of 60 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (k) a non-discrimination provision that provides that Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual all youth within the facility shall have fair and equal Section 3-4-003: Non-Discrimination and Zero access to all available services, placement, care, Tolerance Guidelines treatment, and benefits, and provides that no person shall be subject to discrimination or harassment on the basis of actual or perceived race, ethnic group identification, ancestry, national origin, immigration ☒ ☐ ☐ status, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, mental or physical disability, or HIV status, including restrictive housing or classification decisions based solely on any of the above mentioned categories; (l) storage and maintenance requirements for any Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual chemical agents related security devices, and Section 3-2-005: Control of Weapons, weapons and ammunition, where applicable; Ammunition and Explosives in Facilities and ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 3-6-003: Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) Spray facilities (m) establishment of procedures for collection of Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Medi-Cal eligibility information and enrollment of Section 3-5-016: Processing Medi-Cal Pre- eligible youth; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ Release Applications for Youth in Juvenile Facilities (n) establishment of a policy that prohibits all forms of Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual sexual abuse, sexual assault and sexual harassment. Section 1-4-123: Prevention, Detection, The policy shall include an approach to preventing, Reporting and Response to Incidents of detecting and responding to such conduct and any Sexual Misconduct, Section 3-4-003: Non- ☒ ☐ ☐ retaliation for reporting such conduct, as well as a Discrimination and Zero Tolerance provision for reporting such conduct by youth, staff or Guidelines, and Section 3-15-005: Sexual a third party. Abuse Investigations 1325 FIRE SAFETY PLAN The Fire Prevention Plan was found to be specific to the individual facility; however, it The facility administrator shall consult with the local was not part of the manual or part of the full fire department having jurisdiction over the facility, or manual update. This is being addressed with the State Fire Marshal, in developing a plan for ☐ ☒ ☐ through the corrective action assigned to fire safety which shall include, but not be limited to: 1324, Policy Manual. Marked as (a) a fire prevention plan to be included as part of the Noncompliant for lack of policy. manual of policy and procedures; (b) monthly fire and life safety inspections by facility We reviewed Monthly Fire and Life Safety staff with two-year retention of the inspection record; Inspections for YGC from January 2024- June 2025. All were completed in compliance with ☒ ☐ ☐ regulation. The agency documents several areas in addition to fire and life safety as part of their monthly inspection process. (c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health See Section 1313. and Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b); ☒ ☐ ☐ (d) an evacuation plan; The Emergency procedure Manual -Youth Guidance Center Evacuations are dependent on the type and ☒ ☐ ☐ seriousness of the emergency. Facility staff may or may not leave the grounds. Formalized plans are in place for evacuation. 7385 Orange PROB YGC Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 13 of 60 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (e) documented fire drills not less than quarterly; Fire drill documentation was provided as part of the monthly Safety Health Inspection Checklist. It was noted that a drill was completed monthly except for one drill that was cancelled. It is unknown based on current documentation who participates, ie. which units, staff, youth, etc. It appears this was addressed in the last inspection as well. Technical assistance was again provided and the expectation clarified to ensure ongoing ☒ ☐ ☐ compliance. Prior to the completion of the inspection, the facility has initiated a new reporting form which includes all youth and partner staff and provides additional information regarding the drill. Additional technical assistance was provided regarding the reporting mechanism. It was also suggested to conduct tabletop drills with the late-night staff to ensure they are aware of proper evacuation procedures. T(f) a written plan for the emergency housing of youth Orange County Probation Department - in the case of fire; and, Emergency Procedures Manual-Youth Guidance Center-YGC ☒ ☐ ☐ In the event of an evacuation, the facility will be evacuated to the Juvenile Hall. (g) development of a fire suppression pre-plan in There was no documentation provided for a cooperation with the local fire department. current fire suppression pre-plan. This is ☐ ☒ ☐ pending resolution. 1326 SECURITY REVIEW Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Sections: Each facility administrator shall develop policies and procedures to annually review, evaluate, and • 3-4-004 Annual Facility Security document security of the facility. The review and Review evaluation shall include internal and external security, • 3-2-001 Facility Security including, but not limited to, key control, equipment, • 3-1-19 Care and Use of Keys and staff training. ☒ ☐ ☐ Juvenile Hall 2024: The security review was completed by Director Shawn Berry on July 18, 2024. 2025: The security review was completed by Director Regina Martinez on July 14, 2025. 7385 Orange PROB YGC Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 14 of 60 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1327 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual The facility administrator shall develop facility- Sections: specific policies and procedures for emergencies that • 3-3-001: Reporting Juvenile Facility shall include, but not be limited to: Escapes (a) escape, disturbances, and the taking of hostages; • 3-3-002: Hostage and Major Disturbance • 3-3-006: Unauthorized Person on Grounds The Department utilizes both the Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual and an ☒ ☐ ☐ Emergency Policy Manual for each facility. The agency completed a full policy update recently and it appears the noted policies below were erroneously left out of the current policy manual where they had been present previously as indicated in their last comprehensive inspection. These policies are being restored as part of the corrective action of the full policy review and update noncompliance as noted in 1324: Policy Manual. Missing policy on active shooter and terrorist (b) civil disturbance, active shooter and terrorist attacks. This will be addressed in 1324 attack; ☐ ☒ ☐ update. Orange County Probation Department - Emergency Procedures Manual-Youth Guidance Center-YGC (c) fire and natural disasters; ☒ ☐ ☐ Fire, earthquakes and flood evacuations procedures are provided. Orange County Probation Department - Emergency Procedures Manual-Youth Guidance Center-YGC (d) periodic testing of emergency equipment; ☒ ☐ ☐ The emergency generator is tested weekly. Per facility managers, OCPW tests all other emergency equipment as appropriate. Orange County Probation Department - Emergency Procedures Manual-Youth Guidance Center-YGC (e) emergency evacuation of the facility; and ☒ ☐ ☐ The facility will evacuate outdoors to the field and to the Juvenile Hall if necessary. The facility has no policy to direct the review to be conducted; however, operationally, the review was completed. The facility completed a powerpoint document for all staff to review (f) a program to provide all youth supervision staff on their own for their annual review of with an annual review of emergency procedures. ☒ ☐ ☐ emergency procedures. Staff completion records were recorded electronically and provided for review. The lack of policy was documented under Section 1324 Policy Manual for correction. 7385 Orange PROB YGC Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 15 of 60 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1328 SAFETY CHECKS Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Section 3-2-001: Facility Security The facility administrator shall develop and implement policy and procedures that provide for Staff logs are maintained using an electronic direct visual observation of youth at a minimum of system, with entries categorized under every 15 minutes, at random or varied intervals various event labels. This practice is standard during hours when youth are asleep or when youth across all agency facilities. are in their rooms, confined in holding cells or confined to their bed in a dormitory. Supervision is not Our review of numerous safety checks replaced, but may be supplemented by, an conducted in May and June 2025 indicates audio/visual electronic surveillance system designed that staff perform physical youth safety checks to detect overt, aggressive or assaultive behavior and ☒ ☐ ☐ within every 15 minutes, except when all youth to summon aid in emergencies. All safety checks are out of their room or out of the unit. shall be documented with the actual time the check is completed. The agency’s current policy doesn't contain policy for consistently documenting how safety checks are conducted or recorded; this policy must be updated to meet compliance with section 1324, Policy and Procedure Manual. Update will also improve the documentation of safety checks. 1329 SUICIDE PREVENTION PLAN Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Sections: 3-12-004: Suicide Prevention The facility administrator, in collaboration with the Program healthcare and behavioral/mental health administrators, shall plan and implement written policies and procedures which delineate a Suicide Policy and procedure will be reviewed and Prevention Plan. The plan shall consider the needs updated as required and noted in 1324. All of youth experiencing past or current trauma. Suicide operations comply with Title 15. prevention responses shall be respectful and in the ☒ ☐ ☐ least invasive manner consistent with the level of There were no suicides, attempts, or levels suicide risk. The plan shall include the following during this cycle at the Youth Guidance elements: Center; however, there was one incident provided for review which was for self-injury behavior in September 2024. The youth was administratively removed to the Juvenile Hall for her own protection. (a) Suicide prevention training as required in Section Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual 1322, Youth Supervision Staff Orientation, and Section: 3-12-004: Suicide Prevention Training and the Juvenile Corrections Officer Core Program Course. ☒ ☐ ☐ Suicide prevention training is required and completed during CORE and refresher training completed annually. (b) Screening, Identification Assessment and Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Precautionary Protocols Section: 3-12-004: Suicide Prevention (1) All youth shall be screened for risk of suicide Program 3-5-005: Juvenile Facility at intake and as needed during detention. Assessment ☒ ☐ ☐ Youth are cleared for transfer by medical and mental health prior to transfer from the JH to the Camp facility. 7385 Orange PROB YGC Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 16 of 60 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (2) All youth supervision staff who perform intake Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual processes shall be trained in screening youth for Section: 3-12-004: Suicide Prevention risk of suicide. Program All staff are trained in CORE and in annual comprehensive suicide prevention training that includes identification of risk factors, warning signs, and indicators of potential ☒ ☐ ☐ suicide. All staff may be responsible for intake functions for new youth being admitted to the facility. All staff are trained equally according to administration and are equally capable of performing intake procedures. (3) All youth who have been identified during the Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual intake screening process to be at risk of suicide Sections: 3-12-004: Suicide Prevention shall be referred to behavioral/mental health staff Program and 3-12-003: Referral of Youth to for a suicide risk assessment. Mental Health ☒ ☐ ☐ Youth are immediately referred to Clinical Evaluation and Guidance Unit (CEGU) and placed on watch status. (4) Precautionary protocols shall be developed to Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual ensure the youth’s safety pending the Section: 3-12-004: Suicide Prevention behavioral/mental health assessment. Program Per policy, youth may remain at the facility and in any unit on a special watch status. If a youth ☒ ☐ ☐ must be returned to the juvenile hall for their safety, they will be returned back to the juvenile hall on a temporary basis and returned back to the camp as soon as it is safe to do so. (c) Referral process to behavioral/mental health staff Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual for assessment and/or services. Sections: 3-12-004: Suicide Prevention Program and 3-12-003: Referral of Youth to Mental Health ☒ ☐ ☐ Referrals to mental health staff can be made in person, by phone, or by written referral. Referrals can be made by anyone in or outside of the facility. (d) Procedures for monitoring of youth identified at Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual risk for suicide. Sections: 3-12-004: Suicide Prevention Program ☒ ☐ ☐ If a youth exhibits any signs or symptoms of suicidal risk, they are immediately placed on special watch status for their safety. (e) Safety Interventions Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (1) Procedures to address intervention protocols Section: 3-12-004: Suicide Prevention for youth identified at risk for suicide which may Program include, but are not limited to: ☒ ☐ ☐ (A) Housing consideration Housing is determined by status and if the youth is safe to remain on site. 7385 Orange PROB YGC Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 17 of 60 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (B) Treatment strategies including trauma- Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual informed approaches Section: 3-12-004: Suicide Prevention Program ☒ ☐ ☐ Treatment is individualized and determined by CEGU. (2) Procedures to instruct youth supervision staff Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual how to respond to youth who exhibit suicidal Section: 3-12-004: Suicide Prevention behaviors. Program ☒ ☐ ☐ Information is shared with staff from both supervisors and from CEGU to assist in keeping the youth safe. (f) Communication Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (1) The intake process shall include Section: 3-12-004: Suicide Prevention communication with the arresting officer and Program family guardians regarding the youth’s past or present suicidal ideations, behaviors or attempts. ☒ ☐ ☐ Phone calls are made home to the youth’s parent upon entry. TA provided for enhancement of proof of practice documentation. (2) Procedures for clear and current information Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual sharing about youth at risk for suicide with youth Section: 3-12-004: Suicide Prevention supervision, healthcare, and behavioral/mental Program health staff. SPCO communicates with facility staff and other relevant departments to keep all informed and relay specific information as necessary. The Supervisor will also notify the ☒ ☐ ☐ youth’s parent as necessary and brief the oncoming SPCO regarding any status changes. The incident we reviewed was communicated with all appropriate partners. Youth was transferred to JH for her safety and later returned once safe to do so. (g) Debriefing of Critical Incidents Related to Suicides Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual or Attempts Section: 3-12-004: Suicide Prevention (1) Process for administrative review of the Program ☒ ☐ ☐ circumstances and responses proceeding, during and after the critical incident. Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (2) Process for a debriefing event with affected Section: 3-12-004: Suicide Prevention staff. ☒ ☐ ☐ Program (3) Process for a debriefing event with affected Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual youth. Section 3-12-004: Suicide Prevention Program and Section 3-03-003: Deaths and ☒ ☐ ☐ Serious Incidents Related to Youth in Custody 7385 Orange PROB YGC Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 18 of 60 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (h) Documentation Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (1) Documentation processes shall be developed Section 3-12-003: Referral of Youth to Mental to ensure compliance with this regulation ☒ ☐ ☐ Health and 3-12-004: Suicide Prevention Program Youth identified at risk for suicide shall not be denied Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual the opportunity to participate in facility programs, Sections: 3-12-004: Suicide Prevention services and activities which are available to other Program non-suicidal youth, unless deemed necessary for the safety of the youth or security of the facility. Any ☒ ☐ ☐ Youth are encouraged to participate in the full deprivation of programs, services or activities for unit daily programming despite their status. youth at risk of suicide shall be documented and approved by the facility manager. 1340 REPORTING OF LEGAL ACTIONS None Reported or Known. Any legal action will be reported directly to the Board by the office Each facility shall submit to the Board a letter of of the Chief Probation Officer. notification on each legal action, pertaining to ☒ ☐ ☐ conditions of confinement, filed against persons or legal entities responsible for juvenile facility operation. 1341 DEATH AND SERIOUS ILLNESS OR 3-3-003: Deaths and Other Serious Incidents INJURY OF A YOUTH WHILE DETAINED Related to Youth in Custody (1) Death of a Youth. There have been no incidents to report under (a) The facility administrator, in cooperation with either section of regulation. Necessary policy the health administrator and the revisions have been identified and noted in behavioral/mental health director, shall develop ☒ ☐ ☐ 1324: Policy Manual for correction. written policies and procedures in the event of the death of a youth while detained, which include notifications to necessary parties, which may include the Juvenile Court, the parent, guardian or person standing in loco parentis and the youth’s attorney of record. (b) The health administrator, in cooperation with 3-3-003: Deaths and Other Serious Incidents the facility administrator, shall develop written Related to Youth in Custody policies 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 3-3-003: Deaths and Other Serious Incidents to the Board a copy of the report submitted to the Related to Youth in Custody Attorney General under Government Code Section 12525. A copy of the report shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ submitted to the Board within 10 calendar days after the death. (d) Upon receipt of a report of the death of a 3-3-003: Deaths and Other Serious Incidents youth from the administrator, the Board may Related to Youth in Custody within 30 calendar days inspect and evaluate the juvenile facility, jail, lockup or court holding facility pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter. Any ☒ ☐ ☐ inquiry made by the Board shall be limited to the standards and requirements set forth in these regulations. 7385 Orange PROB YGC Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 19 of 60 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (2) Serious Illness or Injury of Youth. Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (a) The facility administrator, in cooperation with Section 3-3-003: Deaths and Other Serious the health administrator, shall develop written Incident Related to Youth in Custody policies and procedures for the notification to necessary parties, which may include the Policy language will be addressed through ☒ ☐ ☐ Juvenile Court, the parent, guardian or person revisions to the Policy Manual, specifically in standing in loco parentis and the youth’s attorney Section 1324. of record in the case of a serious illness or injury of a youth. 1342 POPULATION ACCOUNTING Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Section 3-2-008: Accounting of Youth Each juvenile facility shall submit required population Assigned to Juvenile Hall and profile survey reports to the Board within 10 ☒ ☐ ☐ working days after the end of each reporting period, Orange County Probation Department in a format to be provided by the Board. provides required reporting timely as required. 1343 JUVENILE FACILITY CAPACITY Youth Guidance Center has not been over (EXCERPT) capacity this cycle. When the number of youth detained in a living unit of a juvenile facility exceeds its rated capacity for more ☒ ☐ ☐ than fifteen (15) calendar days in a month, the facility administrator shall provide a crowding report to the Board in a format provided by the Board. 1350 ADMITTANCE PROCEDURES Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual The facility administrator shall develop and Section 3-5-005: Juvenile Facility Assessment implement written policies and procedures for admittance of youth that emphasize respectful and Five intake packets were requested and humane engagement with youth, and reflect that the provided for review. Documentation provided admission process may be traumatic to youth who consisted of youth’s intake checklist and a may have already experienced trauma. Policies shall Probationer Evaluation Information sheet, be trauma-informed, culturally relevant, and which is an ongoing, historical reflection of the responsive to the language and literacy needs of young person’s history, social, and youth. In addition to the requirements of Sections criminogenic needs. 1324 and 1430 of these regulations: ☒ ☐ ☐ The intake checklist provides proof of practice for telephone calls, shower, and snacks upon transfer, notification of estimated date of release, review of assessments, and orientation. All were completed as required. Policy issues have been identified and have been noted and TA has been provided to the agency. Policy will be addressed through revisions to the Policy Manual, specifically through Section 1324. (a) the admittance process shall include: Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (1) Access to two free phone calls within one hour Section 3-5-005: Juvenile Facility Assessment of admittance in accordance with the provisions of ☒ ☐ ☐ Welfare and Institution Code Section 627; Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (2) Offer of a shower; ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 3-5-005: Juvenile Facility Assessment 7385 Orange PROB YGC Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 20 of 60 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Section and3-5-005: Juvenile Facility Assessment (3) Documented secure storage of personal Valuables are brought to the camp for secure belongings; ☒ ☐ ☐ storage; however, personal clothing is held in the Juvenile Hall until release. This should be addressed in policy. This will be addressed in the policy update noted in 1324. Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (4) Offer of food upon arrival; ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 3-5-005: Juvenile Facility Assessment Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Section 3-5-005: Juvenile Facility Assessment (5) Screening for physical and behavioral health and safety issues, intellectual or developmental Youth are screened prior to transfer out of ☒ ☐ ☐ disabilities; juvenile hall prior to transfer to the facility. Youth are not cleared for transfer without proper clearances. Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Section 3-5-005: Juvenile Facility Assessment (6) Screening for physical and developmental Youth are screened prior to transfer out of disabilities in accordance with Sections 1329, ☒ ☐ ☐ juvenile hall prior to transfer to the facility. 1413, and 1430 of these regulations; Youth are not cleared for transfer without proper clearances made by medical and CEGU staff. (7) Contact with Regional Center for the Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Developmentally Disabled for youth that are Section 3-5-005: Juvenile Facility Assessment suspected of or identified as having a ☒ ☐ ☐ developmental disability, pursuant to Section Regional Center will be contacted if any 1413; and, additional information is received. Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Sections 3-5-001 Juvenile Hall Intake, Section 3-5-003: LGBTQI Youth : Intake, Housing, and PREA Considerations 3-5-005: Juvenile Facility Assessment (8) Procedures consistent with Section 1352.5. ☒ ☐ ☐ All requirements as previously provided in the Juvenile Hall consistent with 1352.5 apply to the camps as well. This will be addressed through the corrections in 1324. (b) juvenile hall administrators shall establish written N/A. criteria for detention that considers the least ☐ ☐ ☒ restrictive environment. (c) juvenile camps and post-dispositional programs in Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual juvenile halls shall develop policies and procedures Section 3-5-005: Juvenile Facility Assessment that advise the youth of the estimated length of stay, inform them of program guidelines and provide ☒ ☐ ☐ Noted on Intake Checklist. written screening criteria for inclusion and exclusion from the program. (d) juvenile halls shall develop policies and N/A. procedures that advise any committed youth of the ☐ ☐ ☒ estimated length of his/her stay. 7385 Orange PROB YGC Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 21 of 60 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1350.5 SCREENING FOR THE RISK OF SEXUAL Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual ABUSE Section:3-5-001: Juvenile Hall Intake and 3- 5-003: LGBTQI Youth: Intake, Housing, and The facility administrator shall develop and PREA Considerations implement written policies and procedures to reduce the risk of sexual abuse by or upon youth. The policy shall require facility staff to assess each youth within All youth reviewed had the following 72 hours of admission based on the following assessments previously completed. information: • PREA Assessment Screening Tool • Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity ☒ ☐ ☐ and Expression (SOGIE) • Adverse Childhood Experiences Assessment (ACES) All youth were found to have completed a PREA update, review a PREA education video, and complete a test to review their knowledge and understanding. Administrators will be reviewing policy as noted in 1324 to make any necessary updates. (b) Gender nonconforming appearance or manner; or Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual identification as lesbian, gay or bisexual, Section:3-5-001: Juvenile Hall Intake and 3- transgender, queer or intersex, and whether the ☒ ☐ ☐ 5-003: LGBTQI Youth: Intake, Housing, and youth may, therefore, be vulnerable to sexual abuse; PREA Considerations Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Section:3-5-001: Juvenile Hall Intake and 3- (c) Current charges and offense history; ☒ ☐ ☐ 5-003: LGBTQI Youth: Intake, Housing, and PREA Considerations Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Section:3-5-001: Juvenile Hall Intake and 3- (d) Age; ☒ ☐ ☐ 5-003: LGBTQI Youth: Intake, Housing, and PREA Considerations Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Section:3-5-001: Juvenile Hall Intake and 3- (e) Level of emotional and cognitive development; ☒ ☐ ☐ 5-003: LGBTQI Youth: Intake, Housing, and PREA Considerations Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Section:3-5-001: Juvenile Hall Intake and 3- (f) Physical size and stature; ☒ ☐ ☐ 5-003: LGBTQI Youth: Intake, Housing, and PREA Considerations Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Section:3-5-001: Juvenile Hall Intake and 3- (g) Mental illness or mental disabilities; ☒ ☐ ☐ 5-003: LGBTQI Youth: Intake, Housing, and PREA Considerations Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Section:3-5-001: Juvenile Hall Intake and 3- (h) Intellectual or developmental disabilities; ☒ ☐ ☐ 5-003: LGBTQI Youth: Intake, Housing, and PREA Considerations Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Section:3-5-001: Juvenile Hall Intake and 3- (i) Physical disabilities; ☒ ☐ ☐ 5-003: LGBTQI Youth: Intake, Housing, and PREA Considerations 7385 Orange PROB YGC Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 22 of 60 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Section:3-5-001: Juvenile Hall Intake and 3- (j) The youth’s perception of vulnerability; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ 5-003: LGBTQI Youth: Intake, Housing, and PREA Considerations (k) Any other specific information about the individual Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual youth that may indicate heightened needs for Section:3-5-001: Juvenile Hall Intake and 3- supervision, additional safety precautions, or ☒ ☐ ☐ 5-003: LGBTQI Youth: Intake, Housing, and separation from certain other youth. PREA Considerations Staff shall ascertain this information through Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual conversations with the youth during the admittance Section:3-5-001: Juvenile Hall Intake and 3- process, medical and behavioral health screenings; 5-003: LGBTQI Youth: Intake, Housing, and during classification assessments; and by reviewing PREA Considerations ☒ ☐ ☐ court records, case files, facility behavioral records, and other relevant documentation from the youth’s files. The facility administrator shall implement appropriate Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual controls on the dissemination of information within Section:3-5-001: Juvenile Hall Intake and 3- the facility relative to responses received pursuant to 5-003: LGBTQI Youth: Intake, Housing, and this assessment in order to ensure that sensitive PREA Considerations information is not exploited to the youth’s detriment ☒ ☐ ☐ by staff or other youth. All assessments are maintained in the agency’s case management system which is password-protected. 1351 RELEASE PROCEDURES Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual The facility administrator shall develop and Section 3-5-002: Releases implement written policies and procedures for release of youth from custody which provide for: The Youth Guidance Center release checklist is a tool for staff to ensure requirements established by regulations and policy are addressed upon release from the facility. This ensures consistency across all areas. ☒ ☐ ☐ The documentation provided included the release check-off sheet and property documents for all youth released in May 2025. It was observed that not all requirements are recorded/documented on the release form; however, direct discussions with the facility partners confirmed that the release procedures and tasks mandated by regulation were being carried out as required. Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (a) verification of identity/release papers; ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 3-5-002: Releases Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (b) return of personal clothing and valuables; ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 3-5-002: Releases Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Section 3-5-002: Releases (c) notification to the youth's parents or guardian; ☒ ☐ ☐ Youth contact their parents to schedule a release time at the direction of unit staff. 7385 Orange PROB YGC Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 23 of 60 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (d) notification to the facility health care provider in Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual accordance with Sections 1408 and 1437 of these Section 3-5-002: Releases regulations, for coordination with outside agencies; and, According to the medical team, they will generally receive notice of release prior to the actual date; however, formal notification is ☒ ☐ ☐ provided at the time of release. All youth are cleared for release prior to leaving. Any youth on medication leave with a small supply or with a prescription in hand for refill in the community. Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Section 3-5-002: Releases (e) notification of school staff; ☒ ☐ ☐ Educational staff stated they are generally notified prior to the actual release but formal notice occurs the day of release. Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Section 3-5-002: Releases (f) notification of facility mental health personnel. ☒ ☐ ☐ Mental Health staff stated they are generally notified prior to the actual release but formal notice occurs the day of release. The facility administrator shall develop and Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual implement policies and procedures for post- Section 3-5-002: Releases disposition youth to coordinate the provision of transitional and reentry services including, but not Transition plans addressed in limited to, medical and behavioral health, education, Section 1355. probation supervision and community-based services. Documentation was requested and provided and additional documentation was reviewed electronically. Several youth were found to have been released from court early or prior to their ☒ ☐ ☐ expected court date or released well before their 30 days without notice. This is beyond the control of the facility. The facility planned to work on generic release packets to address these youth who are released without notice and will also be given to all youth as a supplement resource. Prior to the completion of this report, the facility implemented the general release packets for all youth. The facility administrator shall develop and Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual implement written policies and procedures for the Section 3-8-013: Temporary Releases and furlough of youth from custody. Furlough Procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ Youth may earn an “on grounds furlough” or the court may order a temporary release furlough. 7385 Orange PROB YGC Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 24 of 60 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1352 CLASSIFICATION Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual The facility administrator shall develop and Section 3-5-005: Juvenile Facility Assessment implement written policies and procedures on and Section 3-5-006: Youth Housing and classification of youth for the purpose of determining Classification ☒ ☐ ☐ housing placement in the facility. Such procedures shall: The Classification policy will be reviewed and updated in Section 1324. (a) provide for the safety of the youth, other youth, Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual facility staff, and the public by placing youth in the Section 3-5-005: Juvenile Facility Assessment appropriate, least restrictive housing and program and Section 3-5-006: Youth Housing and settings. Housing assignments shall consider the Classification need for single, double or dormitory assignment or location within the dormitory; Current policy states for all facilities but appears to be specific to the JH, not to camps. This will be reviewed and updated as appropriate with policy review identified in Section 1324. All youth at YGC are ordered by the court for assessment to the most appropriate detention ☒ ☐ ☐ setting according to their personal history. A Juvenile Assessment DPO reviews the youth's file for information and history and the selection is made for the most appropriate facility. YGC is a Substance Abuse Program. Upon assignment to that facility, youth are classified for placement into the most appropriate unit accordingly to gender, age, and sophistication. (b) consider facility populations and physical design Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual of the facility; Section 3-5-005: Juvenile Facility Assessment and Section 3-5-006: Youth Housing and Classification ☒ ☐ ☐ The facility consists of an urban treatment setting. (c) provide that a youth shall be classified upon Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual admittance to the facility; classification factors shall Section 3-5-005: Juvenile Facility Assessment include, but not be limited to: age, maturity, and Section 3-5-006: Youth Housing and sophistication, emotional stability, program needs, Classification ☒ ☐ ☐ legal status, public safety considerations, medical/mental health considerations, gender and Youth are pre-classified and pre-assessed gender identity of the youth; prior to arrival at the camp. (d) provide for periodic classification reviews, Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual including provisions that consider the level of Section 3-5-005: Juvenile Facility Assessment supervision and the youth's behavior while in and Section 3-5-006: Youth Housing and custody; and, Classification ☒ ☐ ☐ Periodic classification occurs during monthly casework sessions. We found no circumstances for changes of classification. 7385 Orange PROB YGC Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 25 of 60 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (e) provide that facility staff shall not separate youth Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual from the general population or assign youth to a Section 3-5-005: Juvenile Facility Assessment single occupancy room based solely on the youth's and Section 3-5-006: Youth Housing and actual or perceived race, ethnic group identification, Classification ancestry, national origin, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender ☒ ☐ ☐ expression, mental or physical disability, or HIV status. This section does not prohibit staff from placing youth in a single occupancy room at the youth's specific request or in accordance with Title 15 regulations regarding separation. (f) facility staff shall not consider lesbian, gay, Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual bisexual, transgender, questioning or intersex Section 3-5-005: Juvenile Facility Assessment identification or status as an indicator of likelihood of ☒ ☐ ☐ and Section 3-5-006: Youth Housing and being sexually abusive. Classification 1352.5 TRANSGENDER AND INTERSEX YOUTH. Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual The facility administrator shall develop written Section:3-5-001: Juvenile Hall Intake and 3- policies and procedures ensuring respectful and 5-003: LGBTQI Youth: Intake, Housing, and equitable treatment of transgender and intersex PREA Considerations youth. The policies shall provide that: The Transgender and Intersex Youth policy will be reviewed and updated in Section 1324. The Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, and ☒ ☐ ☐ Gender Expression Assessment (SOGIE) is completed at entry into the Juvenile Hall. All documentation is maintained in the youth’s file upon transfer for information as part of the camp assessment. This assessment promotes inclusivity and provides understanding for the youth. (a) Facility staff shall respect every youth’s gender Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual identity and shall refer to the youth by the youth’s Section:3-5-001: Juvenile Hall Intake and 3- preferred name and gender pronoun, regardless of 5-003: LGBTQI Youth: Intake, Housing, and the youth’s legal name. Facilities may prohibit the use PREA Considerations 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 Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual present themselves in a manner consistent with their Section:3-5-001: Juvenile Hall Intake and 3- gender identity and shall provide youth with the 5-003: LGBTQI Youth: Intake, Housing, and ☒ ☐ ☐ institution’s clothing and undergarments consistent PREA Considerations with their gender identity. (c) Facility staff shall house youth in the unit or room Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual that best meets their individual needs and promotes Section:3-5-001: Juvenile Hall Intake and 3- their safety and well-being. Staff may not 5-003: LGBTQI Youth: Intake, Housing, and automatically house youth according to their external PREA Considerations 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. 7385 Orange PROB YGC Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 26 of 60 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (d) Facility administrators shall ensure that Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual transgender and intersex youth have access to Section: 3-5-003: LGBTQI Youth: Intake, medical and behavioral health providers qualified to Housing, and PREA Considerations ☒ ☐ ☐ provide care and treatment to transgender and intersex youth. (e) Consistent with the facility’s reasonable and Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual necessary security considerations and physical Section:3-5-001: Juvenile Hall Intake and 3- plant, facility staff shall make every effort to ensure 5-003: LGBTQI Youth: Intake, Housing, and the safety and privacy of transgender and intersex ☒ ☐ ☐ PREA Considerations youth when the youth are using the bathroom or shower, or dressing or undressing. Facility staff shall not conduct physical searches of Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual any youth for the purpose of determining the youth’s Section:3-5-001: Juvenile Hall Intake and 3- anatomical sex. Whenever feasible, the facility shall 5-003: LGBTQI Youth: Intake, Housing, and respect the youth’s preference regarding the gender ☒ ☐ ☐ PREA Considerations of the staff member who conducts any search of the youth. 1353 ORIENTATION Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual The facility administrator shall develop and Section 3-5-004: Youth’s Rights/Orientation implement written policies and procedures to orient a youth prior to placement in a living area. Both written The agency policy manual permits facility and verbal information shall be provided and orientation to be conducted within 24 hours of supplemented with video orientation if feasible. a youth's admission to a juvenile facility. This Provision shall be made to provide accessible practice contradicts the requirements of Title orientation information to all detained youth including 15, which mandates that youth orientations those with disabilities, limited literacy, or English occur prior to their placement in a living area. language learners. This area and the full policy will need to be Orientation shall include information that addresses: reviewed and updated as necessary. It appears that most youth did receive their orientation within the first 24 hours of arriving ☐ ☒ ☐ in their designated living unit; however, orientations are conducted within the unit itself upon arrival, rather than prior to their assignment and movement to the unit. This is a violation of regulatory standards. Furthermore, YGC administration will need to ensure a fully updated orientation handbook, with all regulatory requirements specific to the facility, is available to the youth. This section is marked no for this purpose. TA provided and discussed developing a form to document the youth has been oriented and the orientation is acknowledged by the young person. (a) facility rules including contraband and searches Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual and disciplinary procedures; ☐ ☒ ☐ Section 3-5-004: Youth’s Rights/Orientation (b) facility’s system of positive behavior interventions Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual and supports, including behavior expectations, Section 3-5-004: Youth’s Rights/Orientation incentives that youth will receive for complying with ☐ ☒ ☐ facility rules, and consequences that may result when youth violate the rules of the facility; 7385 Orange PROB YGC Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 27 of 60 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (c) age appropriate information that explains the Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual facility’s policy prohibiting sexual abuse and sexual Section 3-5-004: Youth’s Rights/Orientation harassment and how to report incidents or suspicions ☐ ☒ ☐ of sexual abuse or sexual harassment; (d) identification of key staff and their roles; Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual ☐ ☒ ☐ Section 3-5-004: Youth’s Rights/Orientation (e) the existence of the grievance procedure, the Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual steps that must be taken to use it, the youth’s right to Section 3-5-004: Youth’s Rights/Orientation - be free of retaliation for reporting a grievance, and ☐ ☒ ☐ the name of the person or position designated to resolve the issue; (f) access to legal services and information on the Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual court process ☐ ☒ ☐ Section 3-5-004: Youth’s Rights/Orientation (g) access to routine and emergency health and Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual mental health care; ☐ ☒ ☐ Section 3-5-004: Youth’s Rights/Orientation (h) access to education, religious services, and Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual recreational activities; ☐ ☒ ☐ Section 3-5-004: Youth’s Rights/Orientation Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (i) housing assignments; ☐ ☒ ☐ Section 3-5-004: Youth’s Rights/Orientation (j) opportunity for personal hygiene and daily Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual showers including the availability of personal care Section 3-5-004: Youth’s Rights/Orientation ☐ ☒ ☐ items (k) rules and access to correspondence, visits and Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual telephone use; ☐ ☒ ☐ Section 3-5-004: Youth’s Rights/Orientation (l) availability of reading materials, programming, and Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual other activities; ☐ ☒ ☐ Section 3-5-004: Youth’s Rights/Orientation (m) facility policies on the use of force, use of Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual restraints, chemical agents and room confinement; ☐ ☒ ☐ Section 3-5-004: Youth’s Rights/Orientation Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (n) immigration legal services; ☐ ☒ ☐ Section 3-5-004: Youth’s Rights/Orientation Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (o) emergencies including evacuation procedures; ☐ ☒ ☐ Section 3-5-004: Youth’s Rights/Orientation (p) non-discrimination policy and the right to be free Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual from physical, verbal or sexual abuse and Section 3-4-003 ☐ ☒ ☐ harassment by other youth and staff; (q) availability of services and programs in a Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual language other than English if appropriate; ☐ ☒ ☐ Section 3-5-004: Youth’s Rights/Orientation (r) the process for requesting different housing, Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual education, programming and work assignments; Section 3-5-004: Youth’s Rights/Orientation ☐ ☒ ☐ Youth can request to speak to the unit supervisor for any request they may have per their orientation manual. (s) a process for which parents/guardians receive Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual information regarding the youth’s stay in the facility Section 3-5-004: Youth’s Rights/Orientation that at a minimum includes answers to frequently ☐ ☒ ☐ asked questions and provides contact information for the facility, medical, school and mental health; and, (t) a process by which youth may request access to Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Title 15 Minimum Standards for Juvenile Facilities. ☐ ☒ ☐ Section 3-5-004: Youth’s Rights/Orientation 7385 Orange PROB YGC Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 28 of 60 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1354 SEPARATION Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Section 3-5-013: Separation The facility administrator shall develop and ☐ ☒ ☐ implement written policies and procedures that address: (a) separation of youth for reasons that include, but Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual are not be limited to, medical and mental health Section 3-5-013: Separation conditions, assaultive behavior, disciplinary consequences and protective custody. The facility does not have a clear or well- defined separation policy that defines the required types of separation or the ☐ ☒ ☐ implementation in accordance with current regulatory requirements. Policy will need to be reviewed and updated. Self-Separations are not being fully documented as required by policy. (b) consideration of positive youth development and Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual trauma-informed care. ☐ ☒ ☐ Section 3-5-013: Separation (c) separated youth shall not be denied normal Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual privileges available at the facility, except when Section 3-5-013: Separation ☐ ☒ ☐ necessary to accomplish the objective of separation. (d) when the objective of the separation is discipline, Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Title 15 Section 1390 shall apply. ☐ ☒ ☐ Section 3-5-013: Separation (e) when separation results in room confinement, the Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual separation shall occur in accordance with Welfare Section 3-5-013: Separation and Institutions Code Section 208.3 and Section ☐ ☒ ☐ 1354.5 of these regulations. (f) policies and procedures shall ensure a daily Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual review of separated youth to determine if separation Section 3-5-013: Separation ☐ ☒ ☐ remains necessary. 1354.5 ROOM CONFINEMENT The YGC does not have locked doors in any (a) The facility administrator shall develop and of the units and thus, youth are not subject to implement written policies and procedures room confinement as defined by the addressing the confinement of youth in their room regulation and law. The remainder of this that are consistent with Welfare and Institutions Code ☐ ☐ ☒ section has been marked as N/A. Section 208.3. The placement of a youth in room confinement shall be accomplished in accordance with the following guidelines: (1) Room confinement shall not be used before N/A. There are no locked doors at the YGC other, less restrictive, options have been and no incidents of youth being mandated to attempted and exhausted, unless attempting remain in their rooms have occurred. ☐ ☐ ☒ those options poses a threat to the safety or security of any youth or staff. (2) Room confinement shall not be used for the N/A. There are no locked doors at the YGC purposes of punishment, coercion, convenience, and no incidents of youth being mandated to ☐ ☐ ☒ or retaliation by staff. remain in their rooms have occurred. (3) Room confinement shall not be used to the N/A. There are no locked doors at the YGC extent that it compromises the mental and and no incidents of youth being mandated to ☐ ☐ ☒ physical health of the youth. remain in their rooms have occurred. (b) A youth may be held up to four hours in room N/A. There are no locked doors at the YGC confinement. After the youth has been held in room and no incidents of youth being mandated to confinement for a period of four hours, staff shall do ☐ ☐ ☒ remain in their rooms have occurred. one or more of the following: 7385 Orange PROB YGC Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 29 of 60 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 N/A. There are no locked doors at the YGC (1) Return the youth to general population. and no incidents of youth being mandated to ☐ ☐ ☒ remain in their rooms have occurred. N/A. There are no locked doors at the YGC (2) Consult with mental health or medical staff. and no incidents of youth being mandated to ☐ ☐ ☒ remain in their rooms have occurred. (3) Develop an individualized plan that includes N/A. There are no locked doors at the YGC the goals and objectives to be met in order to and no incidents of youth being mandated to ☐ ☐ ☒ reintegrate the youth to general population. remain in their rooms have occurred. (4) If room confinement must be extended beyond N/A. There are no locked doors at the YGC four hours, staff shall do each of the following: and no incidents of youth being mandated to (A) Document the reasons for room remain in their rooms have occurred. confinement and the basis for the extension, ☐ ☐ ☒ the date and time the youth was first placed in room confinement, and when he or she is eventually released from room confinement. (B) Develop an individualized plan that N/A. There are no locked doors at the YGC includes the goals and objectives to be met in and no incidents of youth being mandated to order to integrate the youth to general ☐ ☐ ☒ remain in their rooms have occurred. population. (C) Obtain documented authorization by the N/A. There are no locked doors at the YGC facility superintendent or his or her designee and no incidents of youth being mandated to ☐ ☐ ☒ every four hours thereafter. remain in their rooms have occurred. (5) This section is not intended to limit the use of N/A. There are no locked doors at the YGC single-person rooms or cells for the housing of and no incidents of youth being mandated to youth in juvenile facilities and does not apply to ☐ ☐ ☒ remain in their rooms have occurred. normal sleeping hours. (6) This section does not apply to youth or wards N/A. There are no locked doors at the YGC in court holding facilities or adult facilities. and no incidents of youth being mandated to ☐ ☐ ☒ remain in their rooms have occurred. (7) Nothing in this section shall be construed to N/A. There are no locked doors at the YGC conflict with any law providing greater or and no incidents of youth being mandated to ☐ ☐ ☒ additional protections to youth. remain in their rooms have occurred. (8) This section does not apply during an N/A. There are no locked doors at the YGC extraordinary emergency circumstance that and no incidents of youth being mandated to requires a significant departure from normal remain in their rooms have occurred. institutional operations, including a natural disaster or facility-wide threat that poses an ☐ ☐ ☒ imminent and substantial risk of harm to multiple staff or youth. This exception shall apply for the shortest amount of time needed to address this imminent and substantial risk of harm. (9) This section does not apply when a youth is N/A. There are no locked doors at the YGC placed in a locked cell or sleeping room to treat and no incidents of youth being mandated to and protect against the spread of a communicable remain in their rooms have occurred. disease for the shortest amount of time required to reduce the risk of infection, with the written approval of a licensed physician or nurse practitioner, when the youth is not required to be in an infirmary for an illness. Additionally, this ☐ ☐ ☒ section does not apply when a youth is placed in a locked cell or sleeping room for required extended care after medical treatment with the written approval of a licensed physician or nurse practitioner, when the youth is not required to be in an infirmary for illness. 7385 Orange PROB YGC Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 30 of 60 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1355 INSTITUTIONAL ASSESSMENT AND Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual PLAN Section 3-15-002: Institutional Case Planning The facility administrator shall develop and and Case Reviews implement written policies and procedures for assessment and case planning. ☒ ☐ ☐ Agency will need to review and update their policy/procedure to ensure all required areas of regulation are accurately reflected in policy and procedure. (a) Assessment: Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual The assessment is based on information collected Section 3-15-002: Institutional Case Planning during the admission process with periodic review, and Case Reviews which includes the youth's risk factors, needs and strengths including, but not limited to, identification of Assessment documents were reviewed in the substance abuse history, educational, vocational, agency’s electronic case management counseling, behavioral health, consideration of system. Assessment information is completed known history of trauma, and family strengths and ☒ ☐ ☐ by the Juvenile Hall and was a compilation of needs. assessments, including the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES), the Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, and Gender Expression (SOGIE), Adjustment Questionnaries, and the Probationer Evaluation Assessment. (b) Institutional Case Plan: Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (1) A case plan shall be developed for each youth Section 3-15-002: Institutional Case Planning held for at least 30 days or more and created and Case Reviews within 40 days of admission. Policy requires the Juvenile Hall to complete an Institutional Case Plan (ICP) for anyone who remained detained eight days after booking. The plan must be completed, reviewed, and approved by a supervisor by the 14th day. All plans reviewed were noted to comply with this. Completed on youth in custody for ten days or more. Case plans focus on three issues that the ☒ ☐ ☐ youth will work on over the course of the next month. Some time frames were left blank, however, it was noted that the expectation is 30 days to coincide with the 30-day review and until the next case review is completed. If a youth is transferred mid case plan, the plan follows the youth into their camp commitment and they continue with the same objectives and timeframes until their next periodic review. Camp staff take over the monitoring and management of the case plan upon arrival. We noted some youth to be transferred quickly to the camp and found that, in those cases, camp staff complete the case plan. 7385 Orange PROB YGC Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 31 of 60 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (2) The institutional plan shall include, but not be Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual limited to, written documentation that provides: Section 3-15-002: Institutional Case Planning (A) objectives and time frame for the resolution and Case Reviews of problems identified in the assessment; Case plans are designed to focus on three ☒ ☐ ☐ goal areas. TA provided regarding completing the form in its entirety to ensure consistency in documentation. While it may be understood that the review periods are 30 days, the agency form should still reflect this. (B) a plan for meeting the objectives that Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual includes a description of program resources Section 3-15-002: Institutional Case Planning needed and individuals responsible for and Case Reviews assuring that the plan is implemented; ☒ ☐ ☐ Most case plans noted the youth and probation staff to be the parties responsible for program resources. (3) periodic evaluation of progress towards Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual meeting the objectives, including periodic review Section 3-15-002: Institutional Case Planning and discussion of the plan with the youth; and Case Reviews Officers document case work activities and conversations with the youth in the electronic case management system. Youth also receive case conferences in which their families and probation officers meet along with the ☒ ☐ ☐ collaborative partners and the youth to review progress and discuss their goals moving forward. Many case conferences were noted to be in close proximity of the youth’s 30-day reviews which are conducted by the assigned officer/case manager. (4) a transition plan, the contents of which shall be Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual subject to existing resources, shall be developed Section 3-15-002: Institutional Case Planning for post dispositional youth in accordance with and Case Reviews Section 1351; and, Documentation of transition plans provided is ☐ ☒ ☐ insufficient and does not provide all requirements of a transition plan. Timeframes and persons responsible were not found to be consistently documented. Timelines will need to be reviewed and addressed. (5) in as much as possible and if appropriate, the Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual plan, including the transition plan, shall be Section 3-15-002: Institutional Case Planning developed with input from the family, supportive and Case Reviews adults, youth, and Regional Center for the ☒ ☐ ☐ Developmentally Disabled. Case conferences and periodic reviews occur prior to release. Case conferences include parents in planning and transition planning. 7385 Orange PROB YGC Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 32 of 60 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1356 COUNSELING AND CASEWORK Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual SERVICES Section 3-15-002: Institutional Case Planning The facility administrator shall develop and and Case Reviews implement written policies and procedures ensuring the availability of appropriate counseling and Staff are required to make written casework services for all youth. Policies and observations as often as necessary to record procedures shall ensure: significant behavior or events but at the (a) youth will receive assistance with needs or concerns that may arise; minimum, bi-weekly. ☒ ☐ ☐ When interviewing youth, all youth were quick to share their experiences about the facility staff. All youth interviewed provided positive feedback and stated their staff provide them with advice and provide positive role modeling and mentoring. Staff help them with whatever they need assistance with. They talk to them and give good advice. (b) youth will receive assistance in requesting contact Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual with parents, other supportive adults, attorney, clergy, Section 3-15-002: Institutional Case Planning ☒ ☐ ☐ probation officer, or other public official; and, and Case Reviews (c) youth will be provided access to available Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual resources to meet the youth’s needs. Section 3-15-002: Institutional Case Planning ☒ ☐ ☐ and Case Reviews 1357 USE OF FORCE Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Section : 3-6-01: Use of Force-Facilities responsible physician, shall develop and implement written policies and procedures for the use of force, Five incident reports were provided from April which may include chemical agents. Force shall ☒ ☐ ☐ and May 2025. Reports are very well never be applied as punishment, discipline, documented and provide a thorough account retaliation or treatment. of the activity that took place in the incident. (a) At a minimum, each facility shall develop policies and procedures which: (1) restricts the use of force to that which is deemed Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual reasonable and necessary, as defined in Section Section: 3-6-01: Use of Force-Facilities 1302 to ensure the safety and security of youth, ☒ ☐ ☐ staff, others and the facility. (2) outline the force options available to staff Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual including both physical and non-physical options Section: 3-6-01: Use of Force-Facilities and define when those force options are ☒ ☐ ☐ appropriate. (3) describe force options or techniques that are Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual expressly prohibited by the facility. ☒ ☐ ☐ Section: 3-6-01: Use of Force-Facilities (4) describe the requirements of staff to report any Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual inappropriate use of force, and to take affirmative Section: 3-6-01: Use of Force-Facilities ☒ ☐ ☐ action to immediately stop it. 7385 Orange PROB YGC Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 33 of 60 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (5) define a standardized reporting format that Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual includes time period and procedure for Section: 3-6-001: Use of Force-Facilities documenting and reporting the use of force, including reporting requirements of management The need for staff and youth debriefs are and line staff and procedures for reviewing and determined based on type and seriousness of tracking use of force incidents by supervisory and incident based on the Assistant Director’s ☒ ☐ ☐ or management staff, which include procedures for assessment and determination of need once debriefing a particular incident with staff and/or the report is viewed. Debriefs address youth for the purposes of training as well as regulatory requirements. mitigating the effects of trauma that may have been experienced by staff and /or the youth involved. (6) And Include an administrative review and a Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual system for investigating unreasonable use of force. Section: 3-6-01: Use of Force-Facilities and Section 1-4-108: Use of Force Review Board ☒ ☐ ☐ The agency Use of Force (UOF) Review Board reviews UOF incidents that use force or discharges of OC that cause injury. (7) define the role, notification, and follow-up Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual procedures required after use of force incidents for Section: 3-6-01: Use of Force-Facilities medical, mental health staff and parents or legal ☒ ☐ ☐ guardians. (8) describe the limitations of use of force on Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual pregnant youth in accordance with Penal Code Section: 3-6-01: Use of Force-Facilities Section 6030(f) and Welfare and Institutions Code ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 222. (b) Facilities that authorize chemical agents as a force Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual option shall include policies and procedures that: Section: 3-6-03: Oleoresin Capsicum(OC) - (1) identify who is approved to carry and/or utilize Facilities 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 Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual when there is an imminent threat to the youth’s Section: 3-6-01: Use of Force-Facilities 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 Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual timelines for decontamination from chemical Section: 3-6-01: Use of Force-Facilities 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 Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual procedures required after use of force incidents Section: 3-6-03: Oleoresin Capsicum(OC) - involving chemical agents for medical, mental ☒ ☐ ☐ Facilities health staff and parents or legal guardians. (5) provide for the documentation of each incident Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual of use of chemical agents, including the reasons Section: 3-6-03: Oleoresin Capsicum(OC) - for which it was used, efforts to de-escalate prior Facilities 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. 7385 Orange PROB YGC Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 34 of 60 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (c) Facilities shall develop policies and procedure Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual which require that agencies provide initial and regular Section: 3-6-01: Use of Force-Facilities training in use of force and chemical agents when appropriate that address: ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy requires initial and regular refresher (1) known medical and behavioral health training, some annually, some biennially. conditions that would contraindicate certain types of force; (2) acceptable chemical agents and the methods Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual of application. ☒ ☐ ☐ Section: 3-6-01: Use of Force-Facilities (3) signs or symptoms that should result in Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual immediate referral to medical or behavioral health. ☒ ☐ ☐ Section: 3-6-01: Use of Force-Facilities (4) instruction on the Constitutional Limitations of Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Use of Force. ☒ ☐ ☐ Section: 3-6-01: Use of Force-Facilities (5) physical training force options that may require Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual the use of perishable skills. ☒ ☐ ☐ Section: 3-6-01: Use of Force-Facilities (6) timelines the facility uses to define regular Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual training. ☒ ☐ ☐ Section: 3-6-01: Use of Force-Facilities 1358 USE OF PHYSICAL RESTRAINTS YGC would only use restraints for the purpose of transportation back to Juvenile Hall. The The facility administrator, in cooperation with the remainder of this section does not apply. responsible physician and mental health director, shall develop and implement written policies and ☐ ☐ ☒ procedures for the use of restraint devices. Restraint devices include any devices which immobilize a youth's extremities and/or prevent the youth from being ambulatory. Physical restraints may be used only for those youth Does not apply to YGC. 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. 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 Does not apply to YGC. 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 Does not apply to YGC. of handcuffs, shackles or other restraint devices when used to restrain youth for movement or transportation within the facility. Movement within the facility shall be ☐ ☐ ☒ governed by Section 1358.5, Use of Restraint Devices for Movement Within the Facility. Youth shall be placed in restraints only with the Does not apply to YGC. approval of the facility manager or designee. The facility manager may delegate authority to place a youth in restraints to a physician. Reasons for ☐ ☐ ☒ continued retention in restraints shall be reviewed and documented at a minimum of every hour. 7385 Orange PROB YGC Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 35 of 60 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 A medical opinion on the safety of placement and Does not apply to YGC. retention shall be secured as soon as possible, but no later than two hours from the time of placement. The ☐ ☐ ☒ youth shall be medically cleared for continued retention at least every three hours thereafter. A mental health consultation shall be secured as soon Does not apply to YGC. as possible, but in no case longer than four hours from the time of placement, to assess the need for mental ☐ ☐ ☒ health treatment. Continuous direct visual supervision shall be Does not apply to YGC. conducted to ensure that the restraints are properly employed, and to ensure the safety and well-being of the youth. Observations of the youth's behavior and ☐ ☐ ☒ any staff interventions shall be documented at least every 15 minutes, with actual time of the documentation recorded. In addition to the requirements above, policies and Does not apply to YGC. procedures shall address: (a) documentation of the circumstances leading to an ☐ ☐ ☒ application of restraints. (b) known medical conditions that would Does not apply to YGC. contraindicate certain restraint devices and/or ☐ ☐ ☒ techniques. (c) acceptable restraint devices. Does not apply to YGC. ☐ ☐ ☒ (d) signs or symptoms which should result in Does not apply to YGC. immediate medical/mental health referral. ☐ ☐ ☒ (e) availability of cardiopulmonary resuscitation Does not apply to YGC. equipment. ☐ ☐ ☒ (f) protective housing of restrained youth. While in Does not apply to YGC. 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. Does not apply to YGC. ☐ ☐ ☒ (h) exercising of extremities. Does not apply to YGC. ☐ ☐ ☒ 1358.5 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES FOR Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual MOVEMENT AND TRANSPORTATION Policy Section 3-6-002: Handcuffs, WITHIN THE FACILITY. Transportation Belts, Shackles, and Flex The Facility Administrator, in cooperation with the Cuffs responsible physician and behavioral/mental health director, shall develop and implement written policies and procedures for the use of restraint devices when ☒ ☐ ☐ the purpose is for movement or transportation within the facility that shall include the following: (a) identification of acceptable restraint devices, staff approved to utilize restraint devices and the required training. (b) the circumstances leading to the application of Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual restraints must be documented. Policy Section 3-6-002: Handcuffs, Transportation Belts, Shackles, and Flex Cuffs ☒ ☐ ☐ The circumstances leading to the application of restraints are very well documented in the incident reports. 7385 Orange PROB YGC Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 36 of 60 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (c) an individual assessment of the need to apply Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual restraints for movement or transportation that Policy Section 3-6-002: Handcuffs, includes consideration of less restrictive alternatives, Transportation Belts, Shackles, and Flex consideration of a youth’s known medical or mental Cuffs health conditions, trauma informed approaches, and a process for documentation and supervisor review Agency policy requires an assessment be and approval. conducted to determine if there is a need for restraints during movement and transport. This is to occur at intake with reassessments. Assessments appear to be completed at ☐ ☒ ☐ intake per policy; however, the results are not considered for youth movements within the facility. This contradicts the regulation requirement which specifies for any movement within the facility nor does the assessment appear to address all required areas. Policy will need to be addressed. We were unable to view any type of proof of practice specific to the individual assessment for movement or transport within the facility. (d) consideration of safety and security of the Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual facility, with a clearly defined expectation that Policy Section 3-6-002: Handcuffs, restraint devices shall not be used for the purposes ☒ ☐ ☐ Transportation Belts, Shackles, and Flex of discipline or retaliation. Cuffs (e) the use of restraints on pregnant youth is limited Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual in accordance with Penal Code Section 6030(f) and Policy Section 3-6-002: Handcuffs, Welfare and Institutions Code Section 222. ☒ ☐ ☐ Transportation Belts, Shackles, and Flex Cuffs 1359 SAFETY ROOM PROCEDURES There is no safety room at the YGC. All remaining sections are marked N/A. (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 Does not apply. necessary nutrition and fluids, access to a toilet, ☐ ☐ ☒ and suitable clothing to provide for privacy; (2) provide for approval of the facility manager, or Does not apply. designee, before a youth is placed into a safety ☐ ☐ ☒ room; (3) provide for continuous direct visual Does not apply. supervision and documentation of the youth's behavior and any staff interventions every 15 ☐ ☐ ☒ minutes, with actual time recorded; (4) provide that the youth shall be evaluated by Does not apply. the facility manager, or designee, every four ☐ ☐ ☒ hours; 7385 Orange PROB YGC Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 37 of 60 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (5) provide for immediate medical assessment, Does not apply. where appropriate, or an assessment at the next ☐ ☐ ☒ daily sick call; and, (6) provide a process for documenting the reason Does not apply. 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 Does not apply. be accomplished in accordance with the following: (1) safety room shall not be used before other less restrictive options have been attempted and ☐ ☐ ☒ exhausted, unless attempting those options poses a threat to the safety or security of any youth or staff. (2) safety room shall not be used for the purposes Does not apply. of punishment, coercion, convenience, or ☐ ☐ ☒ retaliation by staff. (3) safety room shall not be used to the extent that Does not apply. it compromises the mental and physical health of ☐ ☐ ☒ the youth. (c) A youth may be held up to four hours in the safety Does not apply. 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. Does not apply. ☐ ☐ ☒ (2) consult with mental health or medical staff, Does not apply. ☐ ☐ ☒ (3) develop an individualized plan that includes Does not apply. the goals and objectives to be met in order to ☐ ☐ ☒ reintegrate the youth to general population. (d) If confinement in the safety room must be Does not apply. extended beyond four hours, staff shall develop an individualized plan that includes the requirements of Section 1354.5 and the goals and objectives to be ☐ ☐ ☒ met in order to integrate the youth to general population. 1360 SEARCHES Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Sections 3-7-001: Facility Searches/Area and The facility administrator shall develop and implement written policies and procedures governing the search ☒ ☐ ☐ Room Inspection: Damage Control and 3-7- 002: Personal Searches and Control of of youth, the facility, and visitors. Policies and procedures shall provide that: Contraband (a) Searches shall be conducted to ensure the safety Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual and security of the facility, public, visitors, youth, and Section 3-7-002: Personal Searches and staff. Control of Contraband ☒ ☐ ☐ Documentation provided of room searches and cursory searches of youth. (b) Searches shall be conducted in a manner that Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual preserves the privacy and dignity of the person being Section 3-7-002: Personal Searches and searched and shall not be conducted for harassment ☒ ☐ ☐ Control of Contraband or as a form of discipline or punishment. (c) Strip searches and visual or physical body cavity Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual searches shall comply with Penal Code Section Section 3-7-002: Personal Searches and ☒ ☐ ☐ 4030. Control of Contraband 7385 Orange PROB YGC Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 38 of 60 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (d) Physical body cavity searches shall only be Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual conducted by a medical professional. Section 3-7-002: Personal Searches and ☒ ☐ ☐ Control of Contraband (e) Any youth held after a detention hearing shall only Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual be strip searched with prior approval of a supervisor Section 3-7-002: Personal Searches and when there is reasonable suspicion based on specific Control of Contraband and articulable facts to believe that youth is ☒ ☐ ☐ concealing contraband. The reasonable suspicion Three strip search documents provided for our shall be documented. review. TA provided regarding youth returning from off-site furloughs. (f) Searches of transgender and intersex youth shall Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual comply with Section 1352.5. Section 3-7-002: Personal Searches and ☒ ☐ ☐ Control of Contraband (g) Cross-gender pat-down searches and strip Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual searches are prohibited except in exigent Section 3-7-002: Personal Searches and circumstances or when conducted by a medical Control of Contraband ☒ ☐ ☐ professional. Such searches must be justified and documented in writing. There have been no cross-gender searches. 1361 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Section 3-5-015: Resident Grievance The facility administrator shall develop and Procedure implement written policies and procedures whereby any youth may appeal and have resolved grievances relating to any condition of confinement, including but Ten grievances from January 2025 – July not limited to health care services, classification 2025 were provided for review. This included decisions, program participation, telephone, mail or two non-confidential and eight confidential ☒ ☐ ☐ visiting procedures, food, clothing, bedding, grievances. mistreatment, harassment or violations of the nondiscrimination policy. There shall be no time limit Policy and procedure will need to be updated on filing grievances. Policies and procedures shall as part of the Section 1324 review. TA has include provisions whereby the facility manager been provided to ensure continued ensures: compliance in this area. (a) a grievance form and instructions for registering a Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual grievance, which includes provisions for the youth to Section 3-5-015: Resident Grievance have free access to the form; All youth we spoke with were familiar with the ☒ ☐ ☐ locations of the grievances, the process to file, and that there is no retribution for filing. Youth may access grievances at any time. (b) the youth shall have the option to confidentially Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual file the grievance or to deliver the form to any youth Section 3-5-015: Resident Grievance supervision staff working in the facility; Youth we spoke with stated they may file their ☒ ☐ ☐ grievance by handing the form to staff or by submitting it confidentially in the confidential box. (c) resolution of the grievance at the lowest Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual appropriate staff level; ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 3-5-015: Resident Grievance (d) provision for a prompt review and initial response Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual to grievances within three (3) business days, Section 3-5-015: Resident Grievance grievances that relate to health and safety issues ☒ ☐ ☐ must be addressed immediately; 7385 Orange PROB YGC Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 39 of 60 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (1) The youth may elect to be present to explain Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual his/her version of the grievance to a person not Section 3-5-015: Resident Grievance directly involved in the circumstances which led to ☒ ☐ ☐ the grievance. (2) Provision for a staff representative approved Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual by the facility administrator to assist the youth. ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 3-5-015: Resident Grievance (e) provision for a written response to the grievance Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual which includes the reasons for the decisions; Section 3-5-015: Resident Grievance Supervisors review all grievances and engage in discussions with the youth involved. They provide a written response to the youth regarding the grievance and youth sign off whether they agree or disagree with the proposed resolution/outcome. TA provided ☒ ☐ ☐ regarding enhancing language. It was observed that the facility Director also addressed a grievance related to a supervisor. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all aspects of a grievance are thoroughly addressed in the supervisor's response. TA provided to not just resolve but specifics must be addressed in response. (f) a system which provides that any appeal of a Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual grievance shall be heard by a person not directly Section 3-5-015: Resident Grievance involved in the circumstances which led to the ☒ ☐ ☐ grievance; (g) resolution of the grievance must occur within ten Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (10) business days unless circumstances dictate a Section 3-5-015: Resident Grievance longer time frame. The youth shall be notified of any ☒ ☐ ☐ delay; and, (h) the policy shall provide multiple internal and Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual external methods to report sexual abuse and sexual Section 3-5-015: Resident Grievance ☒ ☐ ☐ harassment. Whether or not associated with a grievance, Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual concerns of parents, guardians, staff or other parties Section 3-5-015: Resident Grievance shall be addressed and documented in accordance ☒ ☐ ☐ with written policies and procedures within a specified timeframe. 1362 REPORTING OF INCIDENTS Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual A written report of all incidents which result in physical Section 3-15-001: Special Incident harm, use of force, serious threat of physical harm, or Reports/Routing/SIR/DHO Paperwork death of an employee, youth or other person(s) shall be maintained. Such written record shall be prepared ☒ ☐ ☐ Four additional incident reports were provided by the staff and submitted to the facility manager by for our review. All reports were well the end of the shift, unless additional time is necessary documented and completed timely. Agency and authorized by the facility manager or designee. maintains all reports. 7385 Orange PROB YGC Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 40 of 60 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1363 USE OF REASONABLE FORCE TO Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual COLLECT DNA SPECIMENS, SAMPLES, Section 3-6-006: DNA Collection Custodial IMPRESSIONS Youth (a) Pursuant to Penal Code Section 298.1 authorized law enforcement, custodial, or corrections personnel If a DNA sample is ordered to be collected for including peace officers, may employ reasonable a YGC youth, it is generally collected prior to force to collect blood specimens, saliva samples, and transfer into the facility. YGC staff do not force thumb or palm print impressions from individuals who collection nor do they affect the collection; the are required to provide such samples, specimens or youth would be transported to JH for collection impressions pursuant to Penal Code Section 296 and ☒ ☐ ☐ who refuse following written or oral request. (1) For the purpose of this section, the “use of reasonable force” shall be defined as the force that an objective, trained and competent correctional employee, faced with similar facts and circumstances, would consider necessary and reasonable to gain compliance with this section. (2) The use of reasonable force shall be preceded Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual by efforts to secure voluntary compliance. Efforts Section 3-6-006: DNA Collection Custodial to secure voluntary compliance shall be Youth documented and include an advisement of the ☒ ☐ ☐ legal obligation to provide the requisite specimen, sample or impression and the consequences of refusal. (b) The force shall not be used without the prior Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual written authorization of the supervising officer on Section 3-6-006: DNA Collection Custodial duty. The authorization shall include information that Youth reflects the fact that the offender was asked to ☒ ☐ ☐ provide the requisite specimen, sample, or impression and refused. (1) If the use of reasonable force includes a cell Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual extraction, the extraction shall be videotaped. Section 3-6-006: DNA Collection Custodial Video shall be directed at the cell extraction event. Youth The videotape shall be retained by the agency for the length of time required by statute. ☒ ☐ ☐ Notwithstanding the use of the video as evidence in a court proceeding, the tape shall be retained administratively. 7385 Orange PROB YGC Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 41 of 60 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1370 EDUCATION PROGRAM The facility education program was (a) School Programs evaluated by Kirk Anderson, Coordinator, The County Board of Education shall provide for the West Coast College. administration and operation of juvenile court schools in conjunction with the Chief Probation Officer, or The Orange County Department of designee pursuant to applicable State laws. The Education (OCDE) collaborates closely with school and facility administrators shall develop and the OC Probation Department to support implement written policy and procedures to ensure student success and community safety. This communication and coordination between educators partnership includes participation in School and probation staff. Culturally responsive and trauma- Site Council, MCT (Multi-Disciplinary Case informed approaches should be applied when Team) Meetings, and bi-monthly meetings providing instruction. Education staff should involving facilities and probation collaborate with the facility administrator to use management. These regular interactions technology to facilitate learning and ensure safe facilitate coordinated efforts to address technology practices. The facility administrator shall student needs, improve school safety, and request an annual review of each required element of ensure effective resource allocation. From the program by the Superintendent of Schools, and a our interview with education staff, we found report or review checklist on compliance, deficiencies, ☒ ☐ ☐ the collaboration between the entities to be and corrective action needed to achieve compliance refreshing and a very positive partnership. with this section. Such a review, when conducted, cannot be delegated to the principal or any other staff Educational partners and Probation Staff of any juvenile court school site. The Superintendent expressed positive sentiments regarding the of Schools shall conduct this review in conjunction with relationships established between probation a qualified outside agency or individual. Upon receipt officers and facility educators. This of the review, the facility administrator or designee collaboration proves advantageous for the shall review each item with the Superintendent of youth, as they present themselves as a Schools and shall take whatever corrective action is cohesive team. All the youth we interviewed necessary to address each deficiency and to fully indicated that they enjoy attending school and protect the educational interests of all youth in the feel good about participating in their classes. facility. The OCDE and the OC Probation Department have established an MOU to deliver educational services to students residing at the facility. (b) Required Elements A six-year WASC accreditation was granted The facility school program shall comply with the State in Spring of 2023. Education Code and County Board of Education policies, all applicable federal education statutes and regulations and provide for an annual evaluation of the educational program offerings. As stated in the 2009 California Standards for the Teaching Profession, teachers shall establish and maintain learning ☒ ☐ ☐ environments that are physically, emotionally, and intellectually safe. Youth shall be provided a rigorous, quality educational program that responds to the different learning styles and abilities of students and prepares them for high school graduation, career entry, and post-secondary education. All youth shall be treated equally, and the education 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 OCDE provides 270 minutes of instruction Education Code and include, but not be limited to, daily. Students are enrolled in six periods of courses required for high school graduation. instruction daily. Students have the ability to ☒ ☐ ☐ enroll in CTE courses and College Level Examination Program (CLEP) courses as wellness college courses. 7385 Orange PROB YGC Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 42 of 60 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (2) Information and preparation for the High School The HiSET, which is the approved Equivalency Test as approved by the California assessment for a high school equivalency Department of Education shall be made available ☒ ☐ ☐ diploma. to eligible youth. (3) Youth shall be informed of post-secondary The school counselor, in collaboration with education and vocational opportunities. the transition team from OCDE, offers post- ☒ ☐ ☐ secondary options to students in the preliminary education plan. (4) Administration of the High School Equivalency The OCDE has a Testing Specialist position Tests as approved by the California Department of to support high school equivalency test ☒ Education, shall be made available when possible. ☐ ☐ administration of the HiSET to qualified students. No ch(5) Supplemental instruction shall be OCDE provides supplemental instruction by afforded to youth who do not demonstrate sufficient employing support staff to meet the needs of progress towards grade level standards. all students. This includes Title 1 para- educators, general education para- ☒ ☐ ☐ educators, English Language Development Assistants, Special Education paraprofessionals, and tutors. (6) The minimum school day shall be consistent Students attend school for 270 minutes of with State Education Code Requirements for instruction each day. The day is divided into juvenile court schools. The facility administrator, in six periods of 45 minutes each. Additionally, conjunction with education staff, must ensure that a dedicated 45-minute ELD intervention operational procedures do not interfere with the period is incorporated into the schedule. ☒ ☐ ☐ time afforded for the minimum instructional day. Absences, time out of class or educational instruction, both excused and unexcused, shall be documented. (7) Education shall be provided to all youth OCDE assigns a full-time instructor and regardless of classification, housing, security support staff to provide educational status, disciplinary or separation status, including instruction to students confined to their living room confinement, except when providing units. 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 OCE utilizes PBIS which stands for Positive (1) Positive behavior management will be Behavioral Interventions and Supports. This implemented to reduce the need for disciplinary framework aims to improve student behavior action in the school setting and be integrated into and academic outcomes by fostering a the facility's overall behavioral management plan positive, supportive learning environment. It and security system. is an approach that emphasizes teaching ☒ ☐ ☐ and reinforcing appropriate behaviors instead of relying solely on punishment. Additionally, student expectations and learning outcomes are posted in classrooms to promote clarity and consistency. (2) School staff shall be advised of administrative Staff meetings are scheduled monthly. decisions made by probation staff that may affect Probation staff are also invited to participate the educational programming of students. to support collaboration on probation ☒ ☐ ☐ decisions that may impact on the school program. 7385 Orange PROB YGC Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 43 of 60 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (3) Except as otherwise provided by the State OCDE does not use expulsion as a Education Code, expulsion/suspension from disciplinary measure. Instead, alternative school shall be imposed only when other means of methods of correction are implemented in correction fails to bring about proper conduct. lieu of suspensions. Students requiring School staff shall follow the appropriate due additional support are provided with process safeguards as set forth in the State individualized counseling, guidance through ☒ ☐ ☐ Education Code including the rights of students re-direction, and the opportunity to take with special needs. School staff shall document the breaks when necessary to ensure their well- other means of correction used prior to imposing being and success. expulsion/ suspension if an expulsion/suspension is ultimately imposed. (4) The facility administrator, in conjunction with The school employs the MTSS process to education staff will develop policies and identify students who may require additional procedures that address the rights of any student support to successfully complete their school ☒ ☐ ☐ who has continuing difficulty completing a school day. day. (d) Provisions for Special Populations As a part of the MTSS process and Child (1) State and federal laws and regulations shall be Find (IDEA), Student Intervention Teams observed for all individuals with disabilities or (SID) are established to support student suspected disabilities. This includes but is not needs. These teams may initiate initial limited to child find, assessment, continuum of assessments and develop a 504 plan or an ☒ ☐ ☐ alternative placements, manifestation IEP for the student. Students IEP and 504 determination reviews, and implementation of plans are reviewed regularly in accordance Section 504 Plans and Individualized Education with federal guidelines to ensure ongoing Programs. support and effectiveness. (2) Youth identified as English Learners (EL) shall OCDE allocated a 45-minute period within be afforded an educational program that their school day for designated English addresses their language needs pursuant to all Language Development (ELD) instruction. ☒ ☐ ☐ applicable state and federal laws and regulations governing programs for EL students. (e) Educational Screening and Admission Students are interviewed during intake and (1) Youth shall be interviewed after admittance and participate in an orientation process. a record maintained that documents a youth's ☒ ☐ ☐ educational history, including but not limited to: (A) School progress/school history; Attendance and Records Technicians (ART) review student histories and handle ☒ ☐ ☐ transcripts requests. (B) Home Language Survey and the results of Student records are received through SEIS, the State Test used for English language AERIES, and Cal PAds systems. ☒ ☐ ☐ proficiency; (C) Needs and services of special populations Special Education staff identify students with as defined by the State Education Code, special needs and conduct assessment including but not limited to, students with ☒ ☐ ☐ reviews to determine appropriate placement special needs. within the school program. (D) Discipline problems. The school employs the MTSS process to identify students who may require additional ☒ ☐ ☐ support to successfully complete their school day. (2) Youth will be immediately enrolled in school. Students are enrolled within 24 hours Educational staff shall conduct an assessment to whenever possible to ensure timely access determine the youth's general academic to educational services. ☒ ☐ ☐ functioning levels to enable placement in core curriculum courses. 7385 Orange PROB YGC Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 44 of 60 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (3) After admission to the facility, a preliminary The School Counselor develops a education plan shall be developed for each youth Preliminary Education Plan for each student, within five school days. ☒ ☐ ☐ based on interviews and transcript evaluations. (4) Upon enrollment, education staff shall comply OCDE staff utilize CAI PAds, SEIS, and with the State Education Code and request the AERIES to review and verify student records. youth's records from his/her prior school(s), Additionally, students are informed about including, but not limited to, transcripts, Individual their credits needed to graduate and their Education Program (IEP), 504 Plan, state eligibility for AB 216. 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 OCDE staff, such as Senior Transition (1) The complete facility educational record of the Specialists and Attendance and Records youth shall be forwarded to the next educational Technicians, transmit students' records ☒ ☐ ☐ placement in accordance with the State Education through SEIS, AERIES, and Cal PAds within Code. 24 hours of release or upon request. (2) The County Superintendent of Schools shall All student work is graded to determine provide appropriate credit (full or partial) for course transferable credit. These credits can reflect work completed while in juvenile court school in ☒ ☐ ☐ a fully completed course or partial credit for accordance with the State Education Code. coursework that has been completed. (g) Transition and Re-Entry Planning The OCDE Senior Transition Specialists, in (1) The Superintendent of Schools and the Chief collaboration with the OC Probation Probation Officer or designee, shall develop department, works together to facilitate policies and procedures to meet the transition students' transition back into the community. needs of youth, including the development of an A comprehensive plan is being developed to ☒ ☐ ☐ education transition plan, in accordance with the ensure that all students have a coordinated State Education Code and in alignment with Title joint transition plan. 15, Minimum Standards for Juvenile Facilities, Section 1355. (h) Post-Secondary Education Opportunities Students have the opportunity to earn (1) The school and facility administrator should, college credits through Santiago Canyon whenever possible, collaborate with local post- Community College on site. Students can secondary education providers to facilitate access also earn college credit by completing a to educational and vocational opportunities for Modem States course and taking the CLEP youth that considers the use of technology to ☒ ☐ ☐ exam at Otto A. Fischer School, as they are implement these programs. a designated CLEP testing center. Additionally, students can participate in Career Technical Education (CTE) programs to earn additional credits. 1371 Programs, Recreation, and Exercise. Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual The facility administrator shall develop and implement Section: 3-8-003: Program Description-Youth written policies and procedures for programs, Guidance Center 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 Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual programs, recreation, and exercise a minimum of Section: 3-8-003: Program Description-Youth three hours a day during the week and five hours a Guidance Center day each Saturday, Sunday or other non-school days, ☒ ☐ ☐ of which one hour shall be an outdoor activity, weather permitting. 7385 Orange PROB YGC Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 45 of 60 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 A youth’s participation in programs, recreation, and Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual exercise may be suspended only upon a written Section: 3-8-003: Program Description-Youth finding by the administrator/manager or designee that Guidance Center ☒ ☐ ☐ a youth represents a threat to the safety and security of the facility. Such program, recreation, and exercise schedule shall Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual be posted in the living units. Section: 3-8-003: Program Description-Youth Guidance Center ☒ ☐ ☐ Schedules are posted in the units. There will be a written annual review of the programs, Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual recreation, and exercise by the responsible agency to Section: 3-8-003: Program Description-Youth ensure content offered is current, consistent, and Guidance Center relevant to the population. ☒ ☐ ☐ Program review completed by Regina Martinez, Acting Division Director, on July 15, 2025. (a) Programs. All youth shall be provided with the Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual opportunity for at least one hour of daily programming Section: 3-8-003: Program Description-Youth to include, but not be limited to, trauma focused, Guidance Center cognitive, evidence-based, best practice interventions that are culturally relevant and linguistically The facility provides treatment opportunities appropriate, or pro-social interventions and activities for male and female youth in a secure setting. designed to reduce recidivism. These programs should be based on the youth’s individual needs as The ASERT Program, (Addiction Substance required by Sections 1355 and 1356. Such programs Abuse Education and Recognition Treatment may be provided under the direction of the Chief program) is for young men with history of Probation Officer or the County Office of Education and can be administered by county partners such as significant drug and/or alcohol abuse issues. mental health agencies, community based The goal of the program is to provide organizations, faith-based organizations or Probation intervention services through a collaboration staff. with Probation Department of Education and Programs may include but are not limited to: Orange County Health Care Agency, Rancho (1) Cognitive Behavior Interventions; Santiago Community College, and the (2) Management of Stress and Trauma; Orange County Bar Foundation. (3) Anger Management; (4) Conflict Resolution; The STEP Program (Sobriety Through (5) Juvenile Justice System; ☒ ☐ ☐ Education and Prevention) is for young (6) Trauma-related interventions; women with substance abuse issues and is (7) Victim Awareness; coupled with gender specific programming. (8) Self-Improvement; The STEP program also is a collaborative of (9) Parenting Skills and support; all the same agencies. (10) Tolerance and Diversity; (11) Healing Informed Approaches; Youth assigned to YGC are also provided with (12) Interventions by Credible Messengers; a myriad of additional programming that is (13) Gender Specific Programming; targeted towards their treatment needs. (14) Art, creative writing, or self-expression; These programs are as follows: (15) CPR and First Aid training; (16) Restorative Justice or Civic Engagement; • EPICS program, Effective Practices (17) Career and leadership opportunities; and, in a Correctional Setting, a staff- (18) Other topics suitable to the youth population. facilitated program to assist youth in making better, pro-social life decisions. • Aggression Replacement Training (ART), Narcotics Anonymous, and Alcoholics Anonymous Panels are 7385 Orange PROB YGC Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 46 of 60 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 facilitated by volunteers in a 12-step program. • Just Beginnings parenting program and Furloughs are provided to youth as necessary. • Anger Management • Self Care • Teatime in the Meantime • Career Technical Education • Students Transitioning in Education and Parent Education Program Programs were reviewed for May and June 2025. We found youth are consistently being offered the opportunity to attend facility programs and we noted their consistent attendance. Comprehensive academic and Special Education services are provided by the Otto a. Fischer School operated by Orange County Office of Education. Medical Care is provided by the Orange County Health Care Agency (HCA). Mental Health Care is provided by HCA Clinical Evaluation and Guidance Unit (CEGU). 7385 Orange PROB YGC Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 47 of 60 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (b) Recreation. All youth shall be provided the Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual opportunity for at least one hour of daily access to Section: 3-8-003: Program Description-Youth unscheduled activities such as leisure reading, letter Guidance Center writing, and entertainment. Activities shall be supervised and include orientation and may include Documentation was reviewed for May and coaching of youth. June 2025. We found that youth are consistently being offered the opportunity to participate in free time activities. The recreation period is to be one hour of unscheduled activities in which youth can individually choose their activity. It was noted that during our visit, all youth were watching a movie during their recreation or “free” time. When asked, youth stated they could work on their journal or letter write during this time as well. Supervisors were reminded that recreation was to be a free time, not staff determined. TA provided regarding unscheduled activities and what this included ☒ ☐ ☐ to ensure compliance. We also noted that in some cases, these recreational periods were held outside offering youth the opportunity to be outside longer and participate in outside free time. This is outstanding. We found, in some case, youth were separated from the group as part of a disciplinary action. In some cases, youth did not have access to the same activities as other youth in free time. TA provided and discussed that while youth could be separated from the group, they had to have access to the unscheduled activities just as the other youth in the unit did. We will continue to monitor this issue during unannounced visits to ensure ongoing compliance. This issue was addressed in separation and in discipline. (c) Exercise. All youth shall be provided with the Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual opportunity for at least one hour of large muscle Section: 3-8-003: Program Description-Youth activity each day. Guidance Center Exercise periods were reviewed for May and ☒ ☐ ☐ June 2025. We found that youth are consistently being offered the opportunity to participate in daily exercise activities. We noted the majority of these activities are outdoors. 7385 Orange PROB YGC Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 48 of 60 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 The administrator/manager may suspend, for a period Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual not to exceed 24 hours, access to recreation and Section: 3-8-003: Program Description-Youth programs. The administrator/manager shall document Guidance Center the reasons why suspension of recreation and ☒ ☐ ☐ programs occurs. There were no suspensions noted in the documentation we reviewed. 1372 RELIGIOUS PROGRAM Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual The facility administrator shall provide access to Section:3-8-011: Meeting the Religious and religious services and/or religious counseling at least Spiritual Needs of Youth In Probation Facilities once each week. Attendance shall be voluntary. A youth shall be allowed to participate in an activity ☒ ☐ ☐ Catholic and Protestant Services are made outside of their room if he/she elects not to participate available to all youth. Youth attend together. in religious programs. Religious programs shall provide for: Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Section:3-8-011: Meeting the Religious and Spiritual Needs of Youth In Probation Facilities (a) opportunity for religious services and practices; ☒ ☐ ☐ Both Protestant and Catholic church services are held every weekend and bible study is held during the week. Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Section:3-8-011: Meeting the Religious and Spiritual Needs of Youth In Probation Facilities (b) availability of clergy; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ Youth may request to have their own clergy added to their visiting list or to visit with the institutional clergy at any time. Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Section:3-8-011: Meeting the Religious and Spiritual Needs of Youth In Probation Facilities In speaking with the head kitchen cook (c) availability of religious diets. regarding religious diets, he indicated the ☒ ☐ ☐ facility has the ability to meet all youth diet needs including religious diets. He indicated that youth only need to make a special request and they can receive a diet based on religious preference. 1373 WORK PROGRAM Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual The facility administrator shall develop policies and Section:3-8-17: Unit Work Assignments-Youth procedures regarding the fair and consistent Guidance Center (YGC) assignment of youth to work programs. Work assigned to a youth shall be meaningful, constructive and Each unit has specific requirements and tasks related to vocational training or increasing a youth's ☒ ☐ ☐ assigned per policy. Work programs may sense of responsibility. Work programs shall not be occur during the week but mostly occur on the imposed as a disciplinary measure weekend when all areas of the camp are thoroughly cleaned. 7385 Orange PROB YGC Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 49 of 60 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1374 VISITING Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual The facility administrator shall develop and implement Section:3-8-012: Visiting/Video Conferencing written policies and procedures for visiting, that include provisions for special visits. Youth shall be allowed to Regular visiting occurs on Saturday each receive visits by parents, guardians or persons week. standing in loco parentis, and children of youth. Other family members, such as grandparents and siblings, Youth with children participate in the “Just and supportive adults, may be allowed to visit with the Beginning Parenting Program”, a parenting approval of the facility administrator or designee, and ☒ ☐ ☐ and child visitation program. This program in conjunction with the youth’s case plan or in the best provides the youth with a positive opportunity interest of the youth. to learn parenting skills and to bond with their child. All youth we spoke with stated they have received their full two hours during the times they had a visit. All visits shall occur at reasonable times, subject only Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual to the limitations necessary to maintain order and Section:3-8—012: Visiting / Video security. Visitation shall not be denied solely based on Conferencing the visitor’s criminal history. The staff shall determine in each case, whether the visitor’s criminal history ☒ ☐ ☐ represents a risk to the safety of youth or staff in the facility. Any denial of visitation or limitation on visitations shall be communicated to the youth, person denied and facility administrator. Opportunity for visitation shall be a minimum of two Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual hours per week. Visits may be supervised, but Section:3-8—012: Visiting / Video conversations shall not be monitored unless there is a Conferencing security or safety need. Documentation provided shows visits occur on Saturdays between 2:30 PM and 4:30 PM although policy states 2:15 PM to 4:15 PM. Electronic logs were provided for the month of May 2025. All visits were logged either at or after the 2:30 start time. It is unclear if the visits began after that time or before. Per staff and ☒ ☐ ☐ administration, the visits started at or after 2:30 PM. TA was provided to administrative staff to determine what the correct visiting time is and update policy accordingly. Parents or other visitors should be cleared and ready to visit with their young person at that time. Youth should also be prepped and ready to go. This issue will be reviewed at future on sites to ensure ongoing compliance. Provisions for special visits, in addition to the two-hour Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual minimum and/or outside of the regular visiting hours, Section:3-8—012: Visiting / Video shall be accommodated as necessary and within the Conferencing discretion of the facility administrator or designee. Family therapy and professional visits shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ Special visits can always be approved by accommodated outside the provisions of this facility supervisor’s dependent on regulation. Facilities may provide visitation circumstances. opportunities outside of normal visiting hours to accommodate special visits. 7385 Orange PROB YGC Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 50 of 60 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 The facility may provide access to technology as an Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual alternative, but not as a replacement, to in-person Section:3-8—012: Visiting / Video visiting. Conferencing ☒ ☐ ☐ If a youth is unable to receive a visit, attempts are made to make alternative arrangements including facetime or special visit allowance 1375 CORRESPONDENCE Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual The facility administrator shall develop and implement Section:3-9-001: Youth’s Mail written policies and procedures for correspondence which provide that: Youth are able to send and receive an (a) there is no limitation on the volume of mail that ☒ ☐ ☐ unlimited number of letters. They have an youth may send or receive; opportunity to write letters daily during free time and any letters received are distributed same day. (b) youth may send two letters per week postage free; Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual ☒ ☐ ☐ Section:3-9-001: Youth’s Mail (c) youth may correspond confidentially with state and Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual federal courts, any member of the State Bar or holder Section:3-9-001: Youth’s Mail 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 Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual described in (c), may be read by staff only when there Section:3-9-001: Youth’s Mail is reasonable cause to believe facility safety and ☒ ☐ ☐ security, public safety, or youth safety is jeopardized. Youth interviewed had no complaints regarding the sending or receiving of mail. 1376 TELEPHONE ACCESS Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual The administrator of each juvenile facility shall develop Section:3-9-003: Youths’ Use of Telephones in and implement written policies and procedures to Facilities, 3-9-04: Monitored Mail and provide youth with access to telephone Monitored Telephone Status and 3-9-005: communications. ☒ ☐ ☐ Attorney Contact with Incarcerated Youth Youth interviewed stated they make daily phone calls. 1377 ACCESS TO LEGAL SERVICES Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual The facility administrator shall develop written Section 3-9-005: Attorney Contact with procedures to ensure the right of youth to have access Incarcerated Youth and 3-1-036 Youth Use of to the courts and legal services. Such access shall Telephone ☒ ☐ ☐ include: (a) access, upon request by the youth, to licensed Youth can contact their attorneys upon attorneys and their authorized representatives; request. (b) provision for confidential consultation with Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual attorneys; and, Section 3-1-025 Attorney Contact with Incarcerated Youth ☒ ☐ ☐ The facility has several spaces that would be used for confidential interview space should an attorney come to visit. 7385 Orange PROB YGC Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 51 of 60 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (c) unlimited postage free, legal correspondence and Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual cost-free telephone access as appropriate. Section:3-9-003: Youths’ Use of Telephones in Facilities and 3-9-04: Monitored Mail and ☒ ☐ ☐ Monitored Telephone Status. Attorney calls will never be monitored. 1390 DISCIPLINE Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual 3- The facility administrator shall develop and implement 10-001: Disciplinary Due Process, Orange written policies and procedures for the discipline of County Juvenile Facilities Manual 3-10-02: youth that shall promote acceptable behavior; Behavior Management and Section 3-15-011: including the use of positive behavior interventions Grading System- Youth Guidance Center and supports. Discipline shall be imposed at the least restrictive level which promotes the desired behavior The facility’s disciplinary policy does not and shall not include corporal punishment, group provide clear or consistent guidance on how punishment, physical or psychological degradation. the “restrictive status” is to be implemented. Deprivation of the following is not permitted: The practice is carried out differently dependent on the facility and on the unit within the facility, leading to inconsistent application and potential inequities for youth. Without standardized procedures, staff rely on subjective judgment, which increases the risk of noncompliance with regulatory requirements and undermines the fairness of the discipline process. YGC manages behavior through the use of a ☐ ☒ ☐ PHASE system but we noted the gradng system is different for different units. We noted a policy was only available for YGC. Effective discipline requires structured policies and procedures that promote acceptable behavior and incorporate positive interventions and supports. When discipline is implemented without clear guidance, such as the inconsistent use of restrictive status or the lack of direction in the phase and point system, other regulatory requirements may be negatively impacted. Corrective action is therefore required through revisions to the facility’s broader discipline policy and procedures to ensure overall compliance. These revisions should include standardizing a grading and point process and providing youth with written documentation that acknowledges their behavior, positive and negative, and their progress within the unit. Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual 3- (a) bed and bedding; ☒ ☐ ☐ 10-001: Disciplinary Due Process 7385 Orange PROB YGC Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 52 of 60 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual 3- 10-001: Disciplinary Due Process YGC has a discipline matrix that allows youth (b) daily shower, access to drinking fountain, toilet to determine their own progress by a point- and personal hygiene items, and clean clothing; ☒ ☐ ☐ based system of success. Youths advance in the program and earn daily points for school, programs, work assignments, and overall unit behavior. Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual 3- (c) full nutrition; ☒ ☐ ☐ 10-001: Disciplinary Due Process Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual 3- (d) contact with parent or attorney; ☒ ☐ ☐ 10-001: Disciplinary Due Process Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual 3- (e) exercise; ☒ ☐ ☐ 10-001: Disciplinary Due Process Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual 3- (f) medical services and counseling; ☒ ☐ ☐ 10-001: Disciplinary Due Process Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual 3- (g) religious services; ☒ ☐ ☐ 10-001: Disciplinary Due Process Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual 3- (h) clean and sanitary living conditions; ☒ ☐ ☐ 10-001: Disciplinary Due Process Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual 3- (i) the right to send and receive mail; ☒ ☐ ☐ 10-001: Disciplinary Due Process Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual 3- (j) education; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ 10-001: Disciplinary Due Process Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual 3- (k) rehabilitative programming. ☒ ☐ ☐ 10-001: Disciplinary Due Process The facility administrator shall establish rules of Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual 3- conduct and disciplinary penalties to guide the 10-001: Disciplinary Due Process conduct of youth. Such rules and penalties shall include both major violations and minor violations, be ☒ ☐ ☐ stated simply and affirmatively, and be made available to all youth. 1391 DISCIPLINE PROCESS Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual 3- The facility administrator shall develop and 10-001: Disciplinary Due Process implement written policies and procedures for the administration of discipline which shall include, but ☒ ☐ ☐ not be limited to: (a) designation of personnel authorized to impose discipline for violation of rules; (b) prohibiting discipline to be delegated to any youth; Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual 3- ☒ ☐ ☐ 10-001: Disciplinary Due Process 7385 Orange PROB YGC Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 53 of 60 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (c) definition of major and minor rule violations and Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual 3- their consequences, and due process requirements; 10-001: Disciplinary Due Process and 3-10- 002: Behavior Management Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Section 3-10-002 Behavior Management Minor, intermediate, and major rule violations are listed in Behavior management procedures. If a youth disagrees with a sanction or consequence, the youth may file a grievance. Policy also states that due process will be provided for “any sanction that requires a youth to be separated from group activities for more than 15 minutes or when a sanction ☒ ☐ ☐ is imposed for misbehavior”. This appears to be inconsistent. Policy should be reviewed and updated to ensure practice is consistent with current regulations and that procedures are documented in the manner in which the process occurs at the facility level. Documentation provided showed that the majority of young people do not request a hearing but accept their discipline as assigned. TA provided to ensure timely imposition of documentation. (d) trauma-informed approaches and positive Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual 3- behavior interventions; ☒ ☐ ☐ 10-001: Disciplinary Due Process (e) minor rule violations may be handled informally by Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual 3- counseling, advising the youth of expected conduct 10-001: Disciplinary Due Process and imposing a minor consequence. Discipline shall be Section 3-10-002: Behavior Management accompanied by written documentation and a policy of review and appeal to a supervisor; and, Youth may file a grievance for any sanction ☒ ☐ ☐ received. This is a matrix of rule violations and proposed sanctions at each facility. (f) major rule violations and the discipline process Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual 3- shall be documented and require the following: 10-001: Disciplinary Due Process and Section (1) written notice of violation prior to a hearing; 3-10-002: Behavior Management ☒ ☐ ☐ We found no youth requested a hearing. The process was discussed with a facility supervisor to confirm the process for compliance. (2) accommodations provided to youth with Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual 3- disabilities, limited literacy, and English language 10-002: Behavior Management ☒ ☐ ☐ learners; (3) hearing by a person who is not a party to the Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual 3- incident; ☒ ☐ ☐ 10-002: Behavior Management (4) opportunity for the youth to be heard, present Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual 3- evidence and testimony; ☒ ☐ ☐ 10-002: Behavior Management 7385 Orange PROB YGC Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 54 of 60 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (5) provision for youth to be assisted by staff in Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual 3- the hearing process; ☒ ☐ ☐ 10-002: Behavior Management Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual 3- (6) provision for administrative review. ☒ ☐ ☐ 10-002: Behavior Management (g) violations that result in a removal from camp or Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual commitment program, but not a return to court, will Section 3-10-001: Disciplinary Due Process follow the due process provisions in subsection (e) ☒ ☐ ☐ above. 1410 MANAGEMENT OF COMMUNICABLE Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual DISEASES. Section 3-3-009: Management of The health administrator/responsible physician, in Communicable Diseases cooperation with the facility administrator and the local health officer, shall develop written policies and Orange County Health Care Agency- ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures to address the identification, treatment, Correctional Health Services is responsible control and follow-up management of communicable for all medical care for all youth. All youth are diseases. The policies and procedures shall address, screened upon entry and while in detention. but not be limited to: Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (a) Intake health screening procedures; Section 3-3-009: Management of ☒ ☐ ☐ Communicable Diseases Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (b) Identification of relevant symptoms; Section 3-3-009: Management of ☒ ☐ ☐ Communicable Diseases Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (c) Referral for medical evaluation; Section 3-3-009: Management of ☒ ☐ ☐ Communicable Diseases Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (d) Treatment responsibilities during detention; Section 3-3-009: Management of ☒ ☐ ☐ Communicable Diseases Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (e) Coordination with public and private community- Section 3-3-009: Management of based resources for follow-up treatment; ☒ ☐ ☐ Communicable Diseases Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (f) Applicable reporting requirements; and, Section 3-3-009: Management of ☒ ☐ ☐ Communicable Diseases Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (g) Strategies for handling disease outbreaks. Section 3-3-009: Management of ☒ ☐ ☐ Communicable Diseases The policies and procedures shall be updated as necessary to reflect communicable disease priorities identified by the local health officer and currently ☒ ☐ ☐ recommended public health interventions. 1433 REQUESTS FOR HEALTH CARE There does not appear to be a policy in place SERVICES for the camp facilities, only JH. This will need to be addressed in 1324 update. The health administrator, in cooperation with the facility administrator, shall develop policy and Medical care is onsite from 7AM to 8PM, 7 procedures to establish a daily routine for youth to ☒ ☐ ☐ days a week to provide all medical services. convey requests for emergency and non-emergency Staff may contact medical at Juvenile Hall in medical, dental and behavioral/mental health care the event of an emergency or on an as- services. needed basis, if needed between 8PM and 7AM. 7385 Orange PROB YGC Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 55 of 60 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1480 STANDARD FACILTY CLOTHING ISSUE Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual The youth’s personal clothing, undergarment and Section 3-14-001 footwear may be substituted for the institutional clothing and footwear specified in this regulation. The All youth we spoke with stated they received facility has the primary responsibility to provide their own underwear back from the laundry. All clothing and footwear. Clothing provisions shall youth were observed to wear proper sized ensure that: ☒ ☐ ☐ clothing in good repair. Youth we spoke with stated their clothes are clean when they are returned. None had any complaints with the process of exchanging clothing. The laundry schedule was posted. (a) Clothing is clean, reasonably fitted, durable, Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual easily laundered, in good repair, and free of holes Section 3-14-001 ☒ ☐ ☐ and tears. (b) The standard issue of climatically suitable Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual clothing for youth shall consist of but not be limited Section 3-14-001 to: ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) Socks and serviceable footwear; Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (2) Outer garments; ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 3-14-001 (3) New non-disposable underwear which shall Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual remain with the youth throughout their stay, and; ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 3-14-001 (4) Undergarments, that are freshly laundered Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual and free of stains, including tee shirts and bras. ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 3-14-001 (c) Clothing is laundered at the temperature required Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual by local ordinances for the commercial laundries and Section 3-14-001 dried completely in a mechanical dryer or other ☒ ☐ ☐ laundry method approved by the local health officer. (d) Suitable clothing is issued to pregnant youth. Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 3-14-001 1482 CLOTHING EXCHANGE Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual The facility administrator shall develop and Section 3-14-001: Clothing Issue and Laundry implement written policies and site-specific Procedures procedures for the cleaning and scheduled exchange of clothing. Unless work, climatic conditions, or The facility living units have a laundry illness necessitates more frequent exchange, outer schedule specific to each unit. garments, except for footwear, shall be exchanged at least once each week. Tee shirts, bras, and ☒ ☐ ☐ Youth we spoke with stated it was easy to underwear shall be exchanged daily; youth shall obtain any supplies needed just by asking receive their own underwear back at exchange. staff. They were asked specifically about shoes and long pants. All had them and all stated if they became soiled before laundry day, they could get another pair. 1484 CONTROL OF VERMIN IN YOUTH’S Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual PERSONAL CLOTHING Section 3-14-001: Clothing Issue and Laundry Procedures There shall be written policies and site-specific procedures developed and implemented by the facility administrator to control the contamination ☒ ☐ ☐ and/or spread of vermin and ecto-parasites in all youth’s personal clothing. Infested clothing shall be cleaned or stored in a closed container so as to eradicate or stop the spread of the vermin. 7385 Orange PROB YGC Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 56 of 60 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1485 ISSUE OF PERSONAL CARE ITEMS Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Section: 3-14-003: Personal Hygiene There shall be written policies and site-specific Guidelines procedures developed and implemented by the facility administrator for the availability of personal All items are provided to the youth upon entry. hygiene items. Each female youth shall be provided ☒ ☐ ☐ If youth need or would like anything extra, with sanitary napkins, panty liners and tampons as small size personal care items may be requested. purchased and provided for the youth. Each youth to be held over 24 hours shall be provided with the following personal care items; Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (a) Toothbrush; Section: 3-14-003: Personal Hygiene ☒ ☐ ☐ Guidelines Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (b) Toothpaste; Section: 3-14-003: Personal Hygiene ☒ ☐ ☐ Guidelines Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (c) Soap; Section: 3-14-003: Personal Hygiene ☒ ☐ ☐ Guidelines Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (d) Comb; Section: 3-14-003: Personal Hygiene ☒ ☐ ☐ Guidelines Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (e) Shaving implements; Section: 3-14-003: Personal Hygiene ☒ ☐ ☐ Guidelines Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (f) Deodorant; Section: 3-14-003: Personal Hygiene ☒ ☐ ☐ Guidelines Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (g) Lotion; Section: 3-14-003: Personal Hygiene ☒ ☐ ☐ Guidelines Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (h) Shampoo; and, Section: 3-14-003: Personal Hygiene ☒ ☐ ☐ Guidelines Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (i) Post-shower conditioning hair products. Section: 3-14-003: Personal Hygiene ☒ ☐ ☐ Guidelines Youth shall not be required to share any personal Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual care items listed in items (a) through (d). Liquid soap Section: 3-14-003: Personal Hygiene provided through a common dispenser is permitted. Guidelines 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. 7385 Orange PROB YGC Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 57 of 60 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1486 PERSONAL HYGIENE Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Section:3-14-003: Personal Hygiene There shall be written policies and site specific Guidelines procedures developed and implemented by the facility administrator for showering/bathing and brushing of teeth. Youth shall be permitted to ☒ ☐ ☐ Youth are given the opportunity to brush their shower/bathe up on assignment to a housing unit and teeth after each meal. on a daily basis thereafter and given an opportunity to brush their teeth after each meal. 1487 SHAVING Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Youth shall have access to a razor daily, unless their Section: 3-14-003: Personal Hygiene appearance must be maintained for reasons of Guidelines identification in Court. All youth shall have equal opportunity to shave face and body hair. The facility Policy states youth can shave daily permitting administrator may suspend this requirement in ☒ ☐ ☐ there is time available. Regulation requires relation to youth who are considered to be a danger daily access regardless. This policy will be to themselves or others. addressed as part of the review and update of 1324. 1488 HAIR CARE SERVICES Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Hair care services shall be available in all juvenile Section: 3-14-003: Personal Hygiene facilities. Youth shall receive hair care services Guidelines monthly. Equipment shall be cleaned and disinfected ☒ ☐ ☐ after each haircut or procedure, by a method Youth are provided with the opportunity to approved by the State Board of Barbering and receive a haircut monthly. Most youth Cosmetology. participate in this process. 1500 STANDARD BEDDING AND LINEN ISSUE Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Clean laundered, suitable bedding and linens, in Section: 3-14-005: Bedding and Linen good repair, shall be provided for each youth entering ☒ ☐ ☐ a living area who is expected to remain overnight, All youth stated they received clean bedding shall include, but not be limited to: and linens upon entry. (a) One mattress or mattress-pillow combination Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual which meets the requirements of Section 1502 of Section: 3-14-005: Bedding and Linen ☒ ☐ ☐ these regulations; (b) One pillow and a pillow case unless provided for Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual in (a) above; ☒ ☐ ☐ Section: 3-14-005: Bedding and Linen Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (c) One mattress cover and a sheet or two sheets; ☒ ☐ ☐ Section: 3-14-005: Bedding and Linen Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (d) One towel; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ Section: 3-14-005: Bedding and Linen Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (e) One blanket or more, up on request ☒ ☐ ☐ Section: 3-14-005: Bedding and Linen 1501 BEDDING LINEN EXCHANGE Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual 3- The facility administrator shall develop and 14-005: Bedding and Linen implement site specific written policies and procedures for the scheduled exchange of laundered Each youth will receive, upon arriving to the bedding and linen issued to each youth housed. unit, one mattress, one pillow, or one combo Washable items such as sheets, mattress covers, ☒ ☐ ☐ bed, one mattress cover and a sheet, one pillow cases and towels shall be exchanged for clean towel, and one blanket or more upon request. replacement at least once each week. The laundry schedule is posted in each living unit. The covering blanket shall be cleaned or laundered Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual once a month. ☒ ☐ ☐ Section: 3-14-005: Bedding and Linen 7385 Orange PROB YGC Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 58 of 60 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1510 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY AND Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual MAINTENANCE Section 3-15-008: Facility Sanitation, Safety ad Maintenance Work Requests The facility administrator shall develop and implement written policies and site-specific procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable Facility staff are responsible for ensuring the level of cleanliness, repair and safety throughout the cleanliness of the facility. This is accomplished facility. The plan shall provide for a regular schedule through ensuring the youth clean and of housekeeping tasks, equipment, including ☒ ☐ ☐ maintain the common areas and their own restraint devices, and physical plant maintenance individual spaces. and inspections to identify and correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices in a timely manner. The use of chemicals shall be done in accordance to the product label and Safety Data Sheet which may include the use of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE). 7385 Orange PROB YGC Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 59 of 60 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 REVIEW OF NON-REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS GRANT FUNDING OR CODE REFERENCE YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS JUVENILE PROBATION AND CAMPS FUNDING (JPCF) (Camps Only) The programs/services identified on the JPCF Camp Eligibility Form are being provided at the facility. (Refer ☒ ☐ ☐ to the JPCF Camp Eligibility Form) 7385 Orange PROB YGC Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 60 of 60 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 JUVENILE HALLS, SPECIAL-PURPOSE JUVENILE HALLS, AND CAMPS PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION Board of State and Community Corrections APPLICABLE TITLE 24 REGULATIONS: 4/98; 2001; 2003; 2009; 2014; 2018 BSCC Code: Camp: 7385 SYTF:7386 FACILITY NAME: Orange County Youth Guidance Center (YCG) FACILITY TYPE: Camp Orange County Youth Guidance Center (YCG) SYTF SYTF 4/98: 2001: 2003: 2009: 2014: 2018: APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That XX Apply): (1969) FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Lisa Southwell DATE: September 11, 2025 TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 1230.1.1 Reception/intake admission. In each juvenile hall, space used for the reception of ☐ ☒ ☐ youth pending admission to juvenile hall shall have the following space and equipment: 1. Weapons lockers as specified in Section 1230.2.9; ☐ ☒ ☐ 2. A secure room for the confinement of youth pending admission to juvenile hall as specified in Section 1230.1.2; In each juvenile hall, camp and ranch, space used ☐ ☒ ☐ for the reception of youth pending admission to these facilities shall have the following space and equipment: 3. Access to a shower; ☐ ☒ ☐ 4. A secure vault or storage space for youth, valuables; ☐ ☒ ☐ 5. Telephone accessible to youth; and ☐ ☒ ☐ 6. Access to hot and cold running water for staff use. ☐ ☒ ☐ 1230.1.2 Locked holding room. ☐ ☒ ☐ A locked holding room shall: 1. Contain a minimum of 15 square feet of floor area ☐ ☒ per youth; ☐ 2. Provide no less than 45 square feet of floor space ☐ ☒ and have a clear ceiling height of 8 feet or more; ☐ 3. Contain seating to accommodate all youth as ☐ ☒ specified in Section 1230.2.8; ☐ 4. Be equipped with a toilet, wash basin, mirror and drinking fountain unless as specified in Section 1230.2, unless a procedure is in effect to give the ☐ ☒ ☐ youth access to a toilet, wash basin and drinking fountain; 5. Maximize visual supervision of youth by staff; and ☐ ☒ ☐ 6. Have an outward swinging or lateral sliding door. ☐ ☒ ☐ 7385+ Orange PROB YGC Camp SYTF CI PHY 25-26 - 1 - J456 PHY 98 01 03 09 14 18 dot TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 1230.1.3 Natural light. Outer-facing exterior windows where youth’s privacy is not at risk shall be provided in locked sleeping rooms, single occupancy sleeping rooms, double occupancy sleeping rooms, dormitories and dayrooms. Natural ☒ ☐ ☐ light may be provided by, but is not limited to, skylights or windows in dayrooms, windows in adjacent exterior exercise areas, and in sleeping rooms and/or dormitories. 1230.1.4 Corridors Corridors in living areas shall be at least eight feet ☒ ☐ ☐ wide. 1230.1.5 Living unit. A living unit shall be a self-contained unit containing locked sleeping rooms, single and double occupancy ☒ ☐ ☐ sleeping rooms, or dormitories, dayroom space, toilet, wash basins, drinking fountains and showers commensurate to the number of youth housed. A living unit shall not be divided in a way that hinders direct access, supervision, immediate intervention or other action if needed. In juvenile halls, the number of ☒ ☐ ☐ youth housed in a living unit shall not exceed 30. 1230.1.6 Locked sleeping rooms. Locked sleeping rooms shall be equipped with an ☐ ☒ ☐ individual or combination toilet, wash basin, mirror and drinking fountain. Doors to locked sleeping rooms shall swing outward or ☐ ☒ slide laterally. ☐ 1230.1.7 Single occupancy sleeping rooms. Single occupancy sleeping rooms shall provide the ☒ ☐ ☐ following: 1. A minimum of 70 square feet of floor area; 2. A minimum ceiling height of eight feet; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ 3. The door into this room shall swing outward or slide laterally and be provided with a view panel, a minimum of 144 square inches, constructed of security ☒ ☐ ☐ glazing. 4. Contain a bed as specified in 1230.2.5. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1230.1.8 Double occupancy sleeping rooms. Double occupancy sleeping rooms shall provide the ☐ ☒ ☐ following: 1. A minimum of 100 square feet of floor area; 2. A minimum clear ceiling height of 8 feet and a ☐ ☒ minimum width of 7 feet; and, ☐ 3. The door into this room shall swing outward or slide laterally and be provided with a view panel, a ☐ ☒ minimum of 144 square inches, constructed of security ☐ glazing. 4. Contain a bed as specified in 1230.2.5. ☐ ☒ ☐ 7385+ Orange PROB YGC Camp SYTF CI PHY 25-26 - 2 - J456 PHY 98 01 03 09 14 18 dot TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 1230.1.9 Dormitories Dormitories shall provide the following: 1. A minimum of 50 square feet of floor area per ☒ ☐ ☐ youth with the minimum size of a dormitory being 200 square feet of floor area and a minimum 8- foot clear ceiling height; 2. Designed for no fewer than four youth; The agency has several 3-bed dorms, ☐ ☒ however, does not house more than two ☐ youths in each. 3. Dormitories in juvenile halls shall be designed for ☐ ☒ no more than 30 youth; ☐ 4. Camps shall conform to Items 1 and 2. ☐ ☒ ☐ 1230.1.10 Dayrooms There is enough dayroom space in each living unit for 48 youths. Dayrooms shall contain 35 square feet of floor area per youth, contain tables and seating to accommodate the ☒ ☐ ☐ maximum numbers of youth allowed access at a given time. Access must be provided to toilets, wash basins, drinking fountains and showers as specified in Section ☒ ☐ ☐ 1230.2. 1230.1.11 Physical activity and recreation areas. The facility has a handball area (1554 square feet); a gymnasium (3936 square feet); and an Indoor/outdoor physical activity and recreation areas outdoor field (184,500 square feet). shall be designed as follows: 1. Minimum indoor outdoor recreation space for facility capacity: 40 or less is 9,000 square feet; ☒ ☐ ☐ 41-274 is 225 square feet per youth up to 61,650 square feet; 275 or more is 61,650 square feet, plus 145 square feet for each youth beyond 274 [up to a maximum of 87,120 square feet] 1.1 At least one quarter of the dedicated indoor/outdoor space shall be a paved or like ☒ ☐ ☐ surface. 1.2 The required recreation area shall contain no single dimension less than 40 feet. ☒ ☐ ☐ 2. A portion of the dedicated space for physical activity and recreation shall be out-of-doors and be sufficient size and equipped in such a manner to allow compliance with Title 15, Section 1371, which requires ☒ ☐ ☐ at least one hour per day of outdoor activity for each detained youth. 3. Lighting of outdoor recreation areas shall be provided to allow for evening activities and to provide ☒ ☐ ☐ security. 4. Access must be provided to a toilet, wash basin and drinking fountain as specified in Section 1230.2. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1230.1.12 Academic classrooms. There are six classrooms at the facility which can accommodate a maximum of 20 students There shall be a dedicated classroom space for every ☒ ☐ ☐ per classroom. When on-site, the facility was juvenile in every facility. using four classrooms. The primary purpose for the academic classroom shall be for education. ☒ ☐ ☐ 7385+ Orange PROB YGC Camp SYTF CI PHY 25-26 - 3 - J456 PHY 98 01 03 09 14 18 dot TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Each academic classroom shall contain a minimum of 160 square feet of floor space for the teacher’s desk and work area and a minimum of 28 square feet of ☒ ☐ ☐ floor space per minor. A communication system shall be provided in each classroom to allow for immediate response to ☒ ☐ ☐ emergencies. The classroom shall be designed for a maximum of 20 minors. ☒ ☐ ☐ There shall be space available in every juvenile facility that may be used for specialized, one-on-one or small ☒ ☐ ☐ group educational purposes. 1230.1.13 Safety room. There are no safety rooms at YGC. A safety room shall: ☐ ☒ ☐ 1. Contain a minimum of 48 square feet of floor area and a minimum clear ceiling height of 8 feet; 2. Be limited to one youth; ☐ ☒ ☐ 3. Be padded as specified in Section 1230.2.7; ☐ ☒ ☐ 4. Provide one or more vertical view panels constructed of security glazing. These view panels shall be no more than 4 inches wide nor less than 24 ☐ ☒ ☐ inches long, which shall provide a view of the entire room; 5. Provide an audio monitoring system as specified ☐ ☒ in Section 1230.1.22; ☐ 6. Contain a flushing ring toilet, capable of accepting solid waste, mounted flush with the floor, the controls ☐ ☒ ☐ for which must be located outside of the room; 7. Be equipped with a variable intensity, security- type lighting fixture with controls located outside the ☐ ☒ ☐ room; 8. Any wall or ceiling-mounted devices must be designed to prohibit access to the youth occupant; ☐ ☒ ☐ and, 9. Provide a food pass with lockable shutter, no more than 4 inches high, and located between 26 inches ☐ ☒ and 32 inches as measured from the bottom of the ☐ food pass to the floor. 1230.1.14 Medical examination room. There must be a minimum of one suitably equipped ☒ ☐ ☐ medical examination room in every juvenile facility. Medical examination rooms shall provide the following: Room 150 is the medical area used for examinations and emergency treatment or 1. Space for carrying out routine medical care. ☒ ☐ ☐ examinations and emergency care and used for no other purpose; 2. Privacy for youth; ☒ ☐ ☐ 3. Lockable storage space for medical supplies; ☒ ☐ ☐ 4. Not less than 144 square feet of floor space with no single dimension less than 7 feet; ☒ ☐ ☐ 5. Hot and cold running water; ☒ ☐ ☐ 6. Smooth, nonporous, washable surface; ☒ ☐ ☐ 7385+ Orange PROB YGC Camp SYTF CI PHY 25-26 - 4 - J456 PHY 98 01 03 09 14 18 dot TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 7. A medical exam table; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ 8. Adequate lighting. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1230.1.15 Pharmaceutical storage. Provide lockable storage space for medical supplies ☒ ☐ ☐ and pharmaceutical preparations as specified by Title 15, Section 1438. 1230.1.16 Dining areas. Dining areas in juvenile facilities shall contain a ☒ ☐ ☐ minimum of 15 square feet of floor space and sufficient tables and seating for each person being fed. Persons being fed include youth, staff and visitors. ☒ ☐ ☐ Dining areas shall not contain toilets or showers in the same room without appropriate visual barrier. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1230.1.17 Visiting space. Space shall be provided in all juvenile facilities for in- ☒ ☐ ☐ person visiting which shall be unobstructed by barriers such as, but not limited to, security glazing for mesh. 1230.1.18 Institutional storage. One or more storage rooms shall be provided to ☒ ☐ ☐ accommodate a minimum of 80 cubic feet of storage space per minor. Items to be stored shall be institutional clothing, bedding, supplies and activity equipment. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1230.1.19 Personal storage. Each youth in a juvenile facility shall be provided with ☒ ☐ ☐ a minimum of 9 cubic feet of secure storage space for personal clothing and belongings. 1230.1.20 Safety equipment storage. In all juvenile facilities, a secure area shall be provided for the storage of safety equipment, such as fire ☒ ☐ ☐ extinguishers, self-contained breathing apparatus, wire and bar cutters, emergency lights, etc. 1230.1.21 Janitorial closet. In all juvenile facilities, at least one securely lockable janitorial closet, containing a mop sink and sufficient ☒ ☐ ☐ area for the storage of cleaning implements, must be provided within a security area of the facility. 1230.1.22 Audio monitoring system. In safety rooms, locked holding rooms, locked sleeping rooms, single and double occupancy rooms ☐ ☒ ☐ and dormitories, there must be an audio monitoring system capable of actuation by the minor that alerts personnel. 7385+ Orange PROB YGC Camp SYTF CI PHY 25-26 - 5 - J456 PHY 98 01 03 09 14 18 dot TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 1230.1.23 Emergency power. There shall be a source of emergency power in all juvenile facilities capable of providing minimal lighting in all living units, activities areas, corridors, stairs and ☒ ☐ ☐ central control points, and to maintain fire and life safety, security, communications and alarm systems (Title 24, Part 2, Chapter 27). Such an emergency power source shall conform to the requirements specified in Title, 24, Part 3, Article 700, California Electrical Code, California Code of ☒ ☐ ☐ Regulations. 1230.1.24 Confidential interview room. Confidential interview rooms shall contain a minimum ☒ ☐ ☐ of 60 square feet of floor area. In juvenile halls there shall be a minimum of one ☐ ☒ suitably furnished interview room for each 30 youth. ☐ In camps there shall be a minimum of one suitably There is an interview room in each living unit. furnished interview room for each facility. ☒ ☐ ☐ This interview room shall provide for confidential consultations with youth. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1230.1.25 Special-purpose juvenile halls. Special-purpose juvenile halls shall conform to all ☐ ☒ ☐ minimum standards for juvenile facilities contained in this section with the following exceptions: 1. Physical activity and recreation areas as specified ☐ ☒ in Section 1230.1.11; ☐ 2. Academic classrooms as specified in Section ☐ ☒ 1230.1.12; ☐ 3. Medical examination room as specified in Section ☐ ☒ 1230.1.14; and, ☐ 4. Dining areas as specified in Section 1230.1.16. ☐ ☒ ☐ 1230.1.26 Court holding room for youth. A court holding room shall: ☐ ☒ ☐ 1. Contain a minimum of 10 square feet of floor area per youth; 2. Be limited to no more than 16 youth; ☐ ☒ ☐ 3. Provide no less than 40 square feet of floor area ☐ ☒ and have a ceiling height of 8 feet or more; ☐ 4. Contain seating to accommodate all youth as ☐ ☒ specified in Section 1230.2.8; ☐ 5. Contain a toilet, wash basin and drinking fountain ☐ ☒ as specified in Section 1230.2; ☐ 6. Maximize visual supervision of youth by staff; and, ☐ ☒ ☐ 7. A mirror of material appropriate to the level of security shall be provided as specified in Section ☐ ☒ ☐ 1230.2.11. 7385+ Orange PROB YGC Camp SYTF CI PHY 25-26 - 6 - J456 PHY 98 01 03 09 14 18 dot TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 1230.1.27 Programs and activity areas. All juvenile facilities shall include adequate space for ☒ ☐ ☐ specific programs in addition to recreation and exercise areas. 1230.2.1 Toilets/urinals. All toilet areas shall provide privacy for the youth and ☒ ☐ ☐ help reduce the risk of voyeurism without mitigating staff’s ability to supervise. Toilets must be available in a ratio to youth as follows: ☐ ☒ 1. Juvenile halls 1:6; ☐ 2. Camps 1:10; and ☒ ☐ ☐ 3. Locked holding rooms 1:8: ☐ ☒ ☐ One toilet and one urinal may be substituted for every 15 males. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1230.2.2 Wash basins. In living units, wash basins must be available in a ratio ☐ ☒ ☐ to youth as follows: 1. Juvenile halls 1:6; 2. Camps 1:10; and ☒ ☐ ☐ 3. Locked holding rooms 1:8: ☐ ☒ ☐ Wash basis must be provided with hot and cold or tempered water. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1230.2.3 Drinking fountains. In living areas and indoor and outdoor recreation ☒ ☐ ☐ areas, drinking fountains must be accessible to youth and to staff. 1. The drinking fountain bubbler shall be on an angle which prevents waste water from flowing over the ☒ ☐ ☐ drinking bubbler; and, 2. The water flow shall be actuated by a mechanical means. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1230.2.4 Showers. Shower areas shall provide privacy for the youth and ☒ ☐ ☐ help reduce the risk of voyeurism without mitigating staff’s ability to supervise. Showers shall be available to all youth on a ratio of at least one shower or bathtub to every six youth. ☒ ☐ ☐ Showers shall be provided with tempered water. 1230.2.5 Beds. Beds shall be at least 30 inches wide and 76 inches ☒ ☐ ☐ long and be of the solid bottom type. Beds shall be at least 12 inches off the floor and spaced no less than 36 inches apart ☒ ☐ ☐ Bunk beds must have no less than 33 inches vertically between the solid bottoms. ☒ ☐ ☐ In secure facilities, the bunks shall be securely anchored and flushed against the floor and/or wall. ☒ ☐ ☐ 7385+ Orange PROB YGC Camp SYTF CI PHY 25-26 - 7 - J456 PHY 98 01 03 09 14 18 dot TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 1230.2.6 Lighting. Lighting in locked sleeping rooms, single occupancy rooms, double occupancy rooms, dormitories, day ☒ ☐ ☐ rooms and activity areas shall provide not less than 20 foot candles of illumination at desk level. Night lighting is required in these areas to provide for good visibility for supervision and be conducive to ☒ ☐ ☐ sleep. 1230.2.7 Padding. Padding in safety rooms, padding shall cover the ☐ ☒ ☐ entire floor, door, walls and everything on walls to a clear height of eight feet. Benches or platforms are not to be placed on the floor ☐ ☒ of this room. ☐ All padded rooms must be equipped with a tamper resistant fire sprinkler as approved by the State Fire ☐ ☒ ☐ Marshal. All padding must be: ☐ ☒ 1. Approved for use by the State Fire Marshal; ☐ 2. Nonporous to facilitate cleaning; ☐ ☒ ☐ 3. At least 112 inch thick; ☐ ☒ ☐ 4. Of a unitary or laminated construction to prevent its destruction by teeth, hand tearing or small metal ☐ ☒ ☐ objects; 5. Firmly bonded to all padded surfaces to prevent ☐ ☒ tearing or ripping; and, ☐ 6. Without any exposed seams susceptible to tearing ☐ ☒ or ripping. ☐ 1230.2.8 Seating. ☒ ☐ ☐ Seating shall be designed for the level of security. When bench seating is used, 18 inches of bench is seating for one person. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1230.2.9 Weapons lockers. Weapons lockers are required in all secure juvenile ☒ ☐ ☐ facilities and shall be located outside the secure area of the facility. Weapons lockers shall be equipped with individual compartments, each with an individual locking device. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1230.2.10 Security glazing. Security glazing shall comply with the minimum requirements of one of the following test standards: American Society for Testing and Materials, ASTM F ☐ ☒ ☐ 1233-98, Class III glass, or; California Department of Corrections, CDC 860-94d, Class C glass or; H.P. White Laboratory, Inc., HPW-TP-0500.02, Forced Entry Level III. 7385+ Orange PROB YGC Camp SYTF CI PHY 25-26 - 8 - J456 PHY 98 01 03 09 14 18 dot TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 1230.2.11 Mirrors. A mirror of a material appropriate to the level of ☒ ☐ ☐ security must be provided near each wash basin specified in these regulations. 7385+ Orange PROB YGC Camp SYTF CI PHY 25-26 - 9 - J456 PHY 98 01 03 09 14 18 dot JUVENILE HALLS, SPECIAL PURPOSE JUVENILE HALLS, AND CAMPS LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION Board of State and Community Corrections BSCC Code: YGC 7385 YGC-SYTF 7386 FACILITY: TYPE: RC: 125 Facility Total Orange County Youth Guidance Center (YCG) Camp 123 YGC RC Orange County Youth Guidance Center (YCG) SYTF SYTF 2 YGC SYTF RC FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Lisa Southwell DATE: September 11, 2025 ROOMS EACH ROOM Unit Room Applicable # EACH ROOM Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES* Designation Type Standards Rooms # RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S Beds 200 Unit Restroom Pre-98 2 2 4 1 5 Area 201 Single Pre-98 1 1 1 1 72 square feet 202 Single Pre-98 1 1 1 1 72 square feet 203 Single Pre-98 1 1 1 1 72 square feet 204 Single Pre-98 1 1 1 1 96 square feet 205 Single Pre-98 1 1 1 1 96 square feet 206 Single Pre-98 1 1 1 1 72 square feet 207 Single Pre-98 1 1 1 1 72 square feet 208 Single Pre-98 1 1 1 1 96 square feet 209 Dorm Pre-98 1 6 4 4 336 square feet 211 Dorm Pre-98 1 4 4 4 336 square feet 212 Dorm Pre-98 1 6 4 4 320 square feet 214 Dorm Pre-98 1 4 3 3 352 square feet 216 Single Pre-98 1 1 1 1 120 square feet 1 1 1 219 Single Pre-98 1 1 1 1 132 square feet 1 1 1 300 Unit – Restroom Pre-98 4 4 1 5 Area *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. 7385+ Orange PROB YGC CAMP SYTF CI LASE 25-26 - 1 - J460 LAS JUV-05.dot ROOMS EACH ROOM Unit Room Applicable # EACH ROOM Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES* Designation Type Standards Rooms # RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S Beds 301 Single Pre-98 1 1 1 1 96 square feet 302 Single Pre-98 1 1 1 1 84 square feet 303 Single Pre-98 1 1 1 1 84 square feet 304 Single Pre-98 1 1 1 1 96 square feet 305 Single Pre-98 1 1 1 1 96 square feet 306 Single Pre-98 1 1 1 1 84 square feet 307 Single Pre-98 1 1 1 1 84 square feet 308 Single Pre-98 1 1 1 1 96 square feet 310 Dorm Pre-98 1 6 3 3 315 square feet 311 Dorm Pre-98 1 4 4 4 315 square feet 312 Dorm Pre-98 1 6 4 4 300 square feet 314 Dorm Pre-98 1 3 4 4 330 square feet 316 Single Pre-98 1 1 1 1 156 square feet 1 1 319 Single Pre-98 1 1 1 1 130 square feet 1 1 Notes: Rooms 302, 304, 308 (ROP Dressing Room), and 316 are not used except as otherwise noted. The rated capacities for dorm rooms are arbitrarily assigned to keep the total RC at 25 for the unit. Dorm 314 is used as a Staff and Collaborative Counseling room. The unit size is 4,283 square feet. A sixth shower head used for OC decontamination only. 400 Unit - Restroom Pre-98 2 2 4 1 5 Area 401 Single Pre-98 1 1 1 1 132 square feet 402 Single Pre-98 1 1 1 1 96 square feet 403 Single Pre-98 1 1 1 1 72 square feet 404 Single Pre-98 1 1 1 1 72 square feet 405 Single Pre-98 1 1 1 1 96 square feet 407 Dorm Pre-98 1 5 2 2 264 square feet 409 Single Pre-98 1 1 1 1 96 square feet 410 Single Pre-98 1 1 1 1 96 square feet *T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit. If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of the facility's rated capacity. 7385+ Orange PROB YGC CAMP SYTF CI LASE 25-26 - 2 - J460 LAS JUV-05.dot ROOMS EACH ROOM Unit Room Applicable # EACH ROOM Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES* Designation Type Standards Rooms # RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S Beds 411 Single Pre-98 1 1 1 1 91 square feet 1 1 1 413 Single Pre-98 1 1 1 1 130 square feet 1 1 1 418 Dorm Pre-98 1 0 3 3 165 square feet 419 Dorm Pre-98 1 6 6 6 252 square feet 420 Dorm Pre-98 1 5 5 5 315 square feet 1 BED for SYTF: 24 for Camp and 1 for SYTF Notes: Rooms 401, 403, 405, and 407 were unoccupied during the inspection. Rated capacities for dorm rooms are arbitrarily assigned to keep the total RC at 25 for the unit. Dorm 418 is used as a Staff and Collaborative Counseling room. Room 419 is used for Storage. The unit size is 3,894 square feet. A sixth shower head used for OC decontamination only. 500 Unit- Shower Pre-98 2 2 4 1 5 501 Single Pre-98 1 1 1 1 96 square feet 502 Single Pre-98 1 1 1 1 84 square feet 503 Single Pre-98 1 1 1 1 84 square feet 504 Single Pre-98 1 1 1 1 96 square feet 505 Single Pre-98 1 1 1 1 96 square feet 506 Single Pre-98 1 1 1 1 84 square feet 507 Single Pre-98 1 1 1 1 84 square feet 508 Single Pre-98 1 1 1 1 96 square feet 509 Dorm Pre-98 1 4 4 4 330 square feet 511 Dorm Pre-98 1 4 4 4 330 square feet 512 Dorm Pre-98 1 4 4 4 330 square feet 513 Dorm Pre-98 1 4 3 3 330 square feet 517 Single Pre-98 1 1 1 1 130 square feet 1 1 1 520 Single Pre-98 1 1 1 1 156 square feet 1 1 1 Notes: Rooms 501, 502, 503, and 508 were not occupied during the inspection. Rated capacities for dorm rooms are arbitrarily assigned to keep the total RC at 25 for the unit. Dorm 509 is used as a Staff and Collaborative Counseling room. The unit size is 4,343 square feet. A sixth shower head used for OC decontamination only. 600 Unit – *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. 7385+ Orange PROB YGC CAMP SYTF CI LASE 25-26 - 3 - J460 LAS JUV-05.dot ROOMS EACH ROOM Unit Room Applicable # EACH ROOM Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES* Designation Type Standards Rooms # RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S Beds Restroom Pre-98 2 2 4 1 5 Area 601 Single Pre-98 1 1 1 1 120 square feet 602 Single Pre-98 1 1 1 1 72 square feet 603 Single Pre-98 1 1 1 1 72 square feet 604 Single Pre-98 1 1 1 1 96 square feet 605 Single Pre-98 1 1 1 1 96 square feet 606 Single Pre-98 1 1 1 1 72 square feet 607 Single Pre-98 1 1 1 1 72 square feet 608 Single Pre-98 1 1 1 1 96 square feet 609 Dorm Pre-98 1 4 4 4 336 square feet 611 Dorm Pre-98 1 4 4 4 336 square feet 612 Dorm Pre-98 1 6 4 4 336 square feet 614 Dorm Pre-98 1 4 3 3 336 square feet 616 Single Pre-98 1 1 1 1 120 square feet 1 1 1 619 Single Pre-98 1 1 1 1 132 square feet 1 1 1 1 BED for SYTF: 24 for Camp and 1 for SYTF Note: All single rooms were unoccupied during the inspection. Rated capacities for dorm rooms are arbitrarily assigned to keep the total RC at 25 for the unit. Dorms 612 and 614 are used for storage. The unit size is 4,309 square feet. A sixth shower head used for OC decontamination only. 2025 LASE Update: Unit capacity is maxed at 25. YGC Facility rated capacity is 123 while the YGC SYTF capacity is 2. SYTF youth would be housed in units 400(1) and 600 (1) should the need occur. *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. 7385+ Orange PROB YGC CAMP SYTF CI LASE 25-26 - 4 - J460 LAS JUV-05.dot JUVENILE HALLS, SPECIAL PURPOSE JUVENILE HALLS AND CAMPS Board of State and Community Corrections PROCEDURES CHECKLIST 1 BSCC Code: 7388 FACILITY NAME: Youth Leadership Academy (YLA) FACILITY TYPE: Camp PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Regina Martinez, Director; Brian Juneau and Sandra Rivera, Supervisors, Dave Conner; Principal, Grace-Aileen Lizardo; and Joie Roe (Medical); and Paola Bautista and Annette Malijen (CEGU); 3 youth; two staff members. FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Lisa Southwell DATE: Dates between July 27, 2025, and September 11, 2025 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1313 COUNTY INSPECTION AND EVALUATION OF 2024: BUILDING AND GROUNDS Inspection completed by Supervising Building Inspector Larry Jeffery on November 7, 2024. On an annual basis, or as otherwise required by law, each Deficiencies noted and corrected. juvenile facility administrator shall obtain a documented ☒ ☐ ☐ inspection and evaluation from the following: 2025: (a) county building inspector or person designated by the Public Works Inspection Pending. Board of Supervisors to approve building safety; (b) fire authority having jurisdiction, including a fire 2025: clearance as required by Health and Safety Code Section January 7, 2025, Clearance Granted. ☒ ☐ ☐ 13146.1(a) and (b); 1 This document is intended for use as a tool during the inspection process; this worksheet may not contain each Title 15 regulation that is required. Additionally, many regulations on this worksheet are SUMMARIES of the regulation; the text on this worksheet may not contain the entire text of the actual regulation. Please refer to the complete California Code of Regulations, Title 15, Minimum Standards for Juvenile Facilities, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 5 for the complete list and text of regulations. 2 Excerpts from facility policies, procedures, or other reference documents are indicated in italicized text. 7388 Orange PROB YLA Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 1 of 59 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (c) local health officer, inspection in accordance with 2024: Health and Safety Code Section 101045; Environmental Health Evaluation: Completed May 22, 2024, by Jonathan Wolent, REHS, Environmental Health Specialist III. Deficiencies found and corrected. Nutritional Health Evaluation: Completed May 29, 2024, by Martha Aleme-Selassie, Supervising Public Health Nutritionist. No Deficiencies were found. Medical/Mental Health Evaluation: Completed May 22, 2024, by Tammy Nguyen, BSN, RN, PHN, and Brittany Shaw, LCSW, Service Chief I. No Deficiencies were found. ☒ ☐ ☐ 2025: Environmental Health Evaluation: Completed April 23, 2025, by Gage Tucker-Densley, REHS, Environmental Health Specialist II, and Jonathan Wolent, REHS, Environmental Health Specialist III. Deficiencies found and corrected. Nutritional Health Evaluation: Completed April 23, 2025, by Martha Aleme-Selassie, Supervising Public Health Nutritionist. No Deficiencies were found. Medical/Mental Health Evaluation: Completed April 23, 2025, by Grace D. Cua, Public Health Nurse. No Deficiencies were found. (d) county superintendent of schools on the adequacy of 2024: Evaluation completed by Joanne educational services and facilities as required in Section Finney, Principal, SOAR Academy at the YTC, 1370; SDCOE on July 23, 2024. No Deficiencies noted. ☒ ☐ ☐ 2025: Evaluation completed by Kirk Anderson, coordinator, West Coast College on July 16, 2025. No deficiencies were noted. (e) juvenile court as required by Section 209 of the 2024: Welfare and Institutions Code; and, Inspection completed by Presiding Judge Craig Arthur on December 9, 2024. ☒ ☐ ☐ 2025: Juvenile Court Inspection Pending. (f) the Juvenile Justice Commission as required by 2024: Section 229 of the Welfare and Institutions Code or Completed June 10, 2024. Probation Commission as required by Section 240 of the ☒ ☐ ☐ Welfare and Institutions Code. 2025: Completed July 28, 2025. 7388 Orange PROB YLA Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 2 of 59 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1320 APPOINTMENT AND QUALIFICATIONS Certification Letter initially provided on July 2, 2025, resubmitted July 28, 2025, from Chief Note: Compliance with this section is determined by Daniel Hernandez certifying all elements of the receipt of the Chief Probation Officer’s certification letter regulation have been met. confirming that all elements of regulation are met. (a) Appointment ☒ ☐ ☐ In each juvenile facility there shall be a superintendent, director or facility manager in charge of its program and employees. Such superintendent, director, facility manager and other employees of the facility shall be appointed by the facility administrator pursuant to applicable provisions of law. (b) Employee Qualifications Each facility shall: (1) recruit and hire employees who possess knowledge, skills and abilities appropriate to their job ☒ ☐ ☐ classification and duties in accordance with applicable civil service or merit system rules; (2) require a medical evaluation and physical examination including tuberculosis screening test and evaluation for immunity to contagious illnesses of ☒ ☐ ☐ childhood (i.e., diphtheria, rubeola, rubella, and mumps); (3) adhere to the minimum standards for the selection and training requirements adopted by the Board ☒ ☐ ☐ pursuant to Section 6035 of the Penal Code; and (4) conduct a criminal records review, on each new employee, and psychological examination in accordance with Section 1031 of the Government ☒ ☐ ☐ Code. (c) Contract personnel, volunteers, and other non- Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual employees of the facility, who may be present at the Section 1-4-203: Security Clearance facility, shall have such clearance and qualifications as Volunteers, Vendors, Contractors, and may be required by law, and their presence at the facility ☒ ☐ ☐ Orange County Public Works Personnel shall be subject to the approval and control of the facility manager. 7388 Orange PROB YLA Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 3 of 59 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1321 STAFFING Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Each juvenile facility shall: Section 3-1-021: Staffing (a) have an adequate number of personnel sufficient to carry out the overall facility operation and its The Youth Leadership Academy (YLA) programming, to provide for safety and security of youth comprises two buildings situated on the and staff, and meet established standards and premises of the Juvenile Hall. At present, only regulations; one building is in operation, while the other remains vacant and is frequently utilized for programming purposes. Facility staffing documentation was examined to confirm that adequate personnel were available. Department staff rosters, daily work schedules, duty officer shift summaries, and the facility worksheet were all analyzed to assess staffing levels. Upon review, the staffing numbers were found to be consistent. The current staffing assigned to YLA 1, was found to be sufficient in covering all shifts ☒ ☐ ☐ during the morning, afternoon, and late-night shifts. The facility director splits time between this facility and the Youth Guidance Center. Interviews were conducted with youth, staff, supervisors, and facility partners to ensure staffing levels do not impact any programming being provided to youth and no programs or activities have been denied. All noted that youth receive all required programming and activities. Facility master schedules were also reviewed and we found sufficient staff on duty. During our onsite visit, we noted several youth routinely coming and going to and from out of building activities with staff. In speaking with youth, youth shared multiple experiences of going off site and always supervised by staff which exemplifies the agency’s commitment to proper staffing for the facility. (b) ensure that no required services shall be denied Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual because of insufficient numbers of staff on duty absent Section 3-1-021: Staffing ☒ ☐ ☐ exigent circumstances; (c) have a sufficient number of supervisory level staff to Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual ensure adequate supervision of all staff members; Section 3-1-021: Staffing ☒ ☐ ☐ There is a supervisor assigned to both the AM and PM shifts. An acting duty officer is assigned to the LN shift. (d) have a clearly identified person on duty at all times Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual who is responsible for operations and activities and has Section 3-1-021: Staffing completed the Juvenile Corrections Officer Core Course ☒ ☐ ☐ and PC 832 training; All facility staff and supervisors are CORE trained. 7388 Orange PROB YLA Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 4 of 59 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (e) have at least one staff member present on each living Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual unit whenever there are youth in the living unit; Section 3-1-021 ☒ ☐ ☐ There is always one staff member present when youth are present in the living unit. (f) have sufficient food service personnel relative to the Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual number and security of living units, including staff qualified Section 3-1-021: Staffing and available to: plan menus meeting nutritional requirements of youth; provide kitchen supervision; direct The youth reported the food to look and taste food preparation and servings; conduct related training ☒ ☐ ☐ good. There is also a kitchen facility at YLA 2 programs for culinary staff; and maintain necessary that is used for a culinary program. records; or, a facility may serve food that meets nutritional standards prepared by an outside source; (g) have sufficient administrative, clerical, recreational, Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual medical, dental, mental health, building maintenance, Section 3-1-021: Staffing transportation, control room, facility security and other support staff for the efficient management of the facility, The facility has sufficient non-sworn staff and to ensure that youth supervision staff shall not be including medical, mental health staff, and diverted from supervising youth; and, support staff based on our review of documentation. Personal interviews were held with managers from the medical staff, mental health staff (CEGU), kitchen staff, and education staff. All reported to have good relationships with ☒ ☐ ☐ facility leadership and with each other. They individually reported strong interdisciplinary collaboration and commitment to the coordinated care of the youth in each of the facilities. The teams focus on open communication, working together toward common goals, and the betterment of the youth. Each discipline provides comprehensive services and activities to the youth based on their individual needs. (h) assign sufficient youth supervision staff to provide Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual continuous wide awake supervision of youth, subject to Section 3-1-021: Staffing temporary variations in staff assignments to meet special program needs. Staffing shall be in compliance with a ☒ ☐ ☐ Facility schedules verified compliance with minimum youth-staff ratio for the following facility types: this regulation. All staff remain awake at all times. (1) Juvenile Halls The Youth Leadership Academy is a Camp. (A) during the hours that youth are awake, one wide-awake youth supervision staff member on ☐ ☐ ☒ The remainder of this section is marked as duty for each 10 youth in detention; N/A. (B) during the hours that youth are confined to their room for the purpose of sleeping, one wide-awake youth supervision staff member on duty for each 30 ☐ ☐ ☒ youth in detention; 7388 Orange PROB YLA Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 5 of 59 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (C) at least two wide-awake youth supervision staff members on duty at all times, regardless of the number of youth in detention, unless an arrangement has been made for backup support ☐ ☐ ☒ services which allow for immediate response to emergencies; and, (D) at least one youth supervision staff member on duty who is the same gender as youth housed in ☐ ☐ ☒ the facility. (E) personnel with primary responsibility for other duties such as administration, supervision of personnel, academic or trade instruction, clerical, ☐ ☐ ☒ kitchen or maintenance shall not be classified as youth supervision staff positions. (2) Special Purpose Juvenile Halls The Youth Leadership Academy is a Camp. (A) during hours that youth are awake, one wide- awake youth supervision staff member on duty for ☐ ☐ ☒ The remainder of this section is marked as each 10 youth in detention; N/A. (B) during the hours that youth are confined to their room for the purpose of sleeping, one wide-awake youth supervision staff member on duty for each 30 ☐ ☐ ☒ youth in detention; (C) at least two wide-awake youth supervision staff members on duty at all times, regardless of the number of youth in detention, unless an arrangement has been made for backup support ☐ ☐ ☒ services which allow for immediate response to emergencies; and, (D) at least one youth supervision staff member on duty who is the same gender as youth housed in ☐ ☐ ☒ the facility. (E) personnel with primary responsibility for other duties such as administration, supervision of personnel, academic or trade instruction, clerical, ☐ ☐ ☒ kitchen or maintenance shall not be classified as youth supervision staff positions. (3) Camps Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (A) during the hours that youth are awake, one Section 3-1-021: Staffing wide-awake youth supervision staff member on duty for each 15 youth in the camp population; Orange County Probation facilities follow the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) standards of one staff to eight youth (1:8) during waking hours. ☒ ☐ ☐ We reviewed facility staffing schedules and found the facility compliant with regulation and their policy for all dates we reviewed. We found no incidents where the facility was below ratio. 7388 Orange PROB YLA Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 6 of 59 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (B) during the hours that youth are confined to their Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual room for the purpose of sleeping, one wide-awake Section 3-1-021: Staffing youth supervision staff member on duty for each 30 youth present in the facility; Orange County Probation facilities follow the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) ☒ ☐ ☐ standards of one staff to eight youth (1:16) during waking hours. We found no incidents where the facility was below ratio. (C) at least two wide-awake youth supervision staff Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual members on duty at all times, regardless of the Section 3-1-021: Staffing number of youth in residence, unless arrangements have been made for backup support ☒ ☐ ☐ All staff are required to remain awake. services which allow for immediate response to emergencies; (D) at least one youth supervision staff member on Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual duty who is the same gender as youth housed in Section 3-1-021: Staffing ☒ ☐ ☐ the facility; (E) in addition to the minimum staff to youth ratio Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual required in (h)(3)(A)-(B), consideration shall be Section 3-1-021: Staffing 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 Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual duties such as administration, supervision of Section 3-1-021: Staffing personnel, academic or trade instruction, clerical, ☒ ☐ ☐ farm, forestry, kitchen or maintenance shall not be These staff are not supervision staff. classified as youth supervision staff positions. 7388 Orange PROB YLA Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 7 of 59 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1322 YOUTH SUPERVISION STAFF ORIENTATION All Orange County Probation Department AND TRAINING (OCPD) staff complete JCORE prior to (a) Prior to assuming any responsibilities each youth reporting to the facility for assignment. supervision staff member shall be properly oriented to JCORE is offered internally through the their duties, including: Orange County Probation Department training (1) youth supervision duties; division. New staff coming into the department are offered to participate in the Agency’s Pre- CORE training program. Newly hired staff are offered the opportunity to shadow fully trained staff in various division operations to provide a broad overview of the Department’s various work assignments available within the OCPD. They are then assigned to complete their JCORE course. Once officers complete JCORE, they return to the facility and ☒ ☐ ☐ complete additional training on the job hours in the facility that addresses the site-specific information necessary for their assigned facility. The Juvenile CORE satisfies the majority of the required curriculum required by this section. CORE coupled with the additional onsite shadowing and the post CORE, on the job training and site-specific training hours meets the required regulation. Technical assistance was provided regarding the enhancement of the documentation maintained for proof of practice and the requirement for policy which will be completed in the policy review and update in Section 1324. (2) scope of decisions they shall make; ☒ ☐ ☐ (3) the identity of their supervisor; ☒ ☐ ☐ (4) the identity of persons who are responsible to them; ☒ ☐ ☐ (5) persons to contact for decisions that are beyond their responsibility; and ☒ ☐ ☐ (6) ethical responsibilities. ☒ ☐ ☐ (b) Prior to assuming any responsibility for the supervision of youth, each youth supervision staff member shall receive a minimum of 40 hours of facility-specific ☒ ☐ ☐ orientation, including: (1) individual and group supervision techniques; (2) regulations and policies relating to discipline and rights of youth pursuant to law and the provisions of ☒ ☐ ☐ this chapter; (3) basic health, sanitation and safety measures; ☒ ☐ ☐ 7388 Orange PROB YLA Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 8 of 59 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (4) suicide prevention and response to suicide attempts ☒ ☐ ☐ (5) policies regarding use of force, de-escalation techniques, chemical agents, mechanical and ☒ ☐ ☐ physical restraints; (6) review of policies and procedures referencing trauma and trauma-informed approaches; ☒ ☐ ☐ (7) procedures to follow in the event of emergencies; ☒ ☐ ☐ (8) routine security measures, including facility perimeter and grounds; ☒ ☐ ☐ (9) crisis intervention and mental health referrals to mental health services; ☒ ☐ ☐ (10) documentation; and ☒ ☐ ☐ (11) fire/life safety training ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) Prior to assuming sole supervision of youth, each All staff complete Juvenile Correctional Officer youth supervision staff member shall successfully CORE prior to starting their assignment at any complete the requirements of the Juvenile Corrections ☐ of the OCPD Facilities. ☒ ☐ Officer Core Course pursuant to Penal Code Section 6035. (d) Prior to exercising the powers of a peace officer youth All new staff also complete PC 832 prior to supervision staff shall successfully complete training reporting to the facility. ☒ ☐ ☐ pursuant to Section 830 et seq. of the Penal Code. 1323 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY Fire and life safety are trained in CORE and JCORE is trained prior to assignment to a Whenever there is a youth in a juvenile facility, there shall be at least one wide awake person on duty at all times facility. ☒ ☐ ☐ who meets the training standards established by the Board for general fire and life safety which relate specifically to the facility. 7388 Orange PROB YLA Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 9 of 59 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 1324 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL The full policy is available to Probation Staff via the Prob Net system. The policy was last All facility administrators shall develop, publish, and reviewed and updated in August of 2023 with implement a manual of written policies and procedures additional updates to various sections made in that address, at a minimum, all regulations that are applicable to the facility. Such a manual shall be made subsequent months throughout the cycle. We available to all employees, reviewed by all employees, found no proof of practice that all staff have and shall be administratively reviewed at a minimum reviewed the policy updates. every two years, and updated, as necessary. Those records relating to the standards and requirements set Section 1324 requires a manual of policies forth in these regulations shall be accessible to the Board and procedures that address all regulations on request. that are applicable to the facility. Additionally, The manual shall include: Section 1324 requires specific policy related details. In our current review, we identified several missing required policies and procedures. We noted technical issues and omissions, such as the absence of specific words, phrases, or the intended meaning of the regulations within the current policies and procedures. Additionally, concerns have been raised and discussed regarding certain requirements of the regulations as they apply to the camp versus the juvenile hall. Technical assistance has been provided and will continue to be provided as requested to facilitate their resolution. Several individual policy sections are ☐ ☒ ☐ incomplete and require updates to align with all regulatory requirements. We have documented these issues in this section for correction and have not included the policy as noncompliant in their respective individual regulatory sections, as the facility is currently meeting minimum operational standards in the area. The sections are as follows and will need to be reviewed and updated. Other policy sections that also require review and update but where operations are also impacted are noted in those regulatory areas. 1327: Emergency Procedure 1328: Safety Checks 1329: Suicide Prevention 1341: Death and Serious Illness 1350: Admission 1350.5: Screening for the Risk of Sexual Abuse 1351: Release 1352: Classification 1352.5: Transgender and Intersex 1357: Use of Force 1358: Use of Restraints 1482: Clothing Issue 1487: Shaving 1501: Bedding Linen Exchange 7388 Orange PROB YLA Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 10 of 59 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 These areas require correction as identified in both Section 1324 and the individual sections mentioned above. It appears the revisions previously made, focused on the consolidation of all facility manuals into a single, comprehensive manual which may have inadvertently excluded or altered certain sections. These areas require correction as identified in both Section 1324 and in the individual sections as mentioned above. This section is noncompliant. (a) table of organization, including channels of Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual communications and a description of job classifications; Section: • 3-1-001 Facility Management • 3-1-002 Assistant Division Director Duties- Facilities • 3-1-003 Supervising Juvenile Correctional Officer (SJCO) Duties • 3-1-004 Duty Officer- Youth Guidance Center • 3-1-005 Deputy Juvenile Correctional ☒ ☐ ☐ Officer Duties • 3-1-006 Duties of the Center One Supervision Coverage Position-Youth Guidance Center • 3-1-007 Auxiliary Staff Responsibilities - Youth Guidance Center • 3-1-008 Control/Active Counselor Responsibilities • 3-1-009 Clerical Supervisors’ Duties • 3-1-010 Chief Cook Duties (b) responsibility of the probation department, purpose of The Orange County Probation Department programs, relationship to the juvenile court, the Juvenile has agreements in place of working with Justice/Delinquency Prevention Commission or partner agencies; however, we were unable to Probation Committee, probation staff, school personnel ☐ ☒ ☐ find policy specific to this section and marked and other agencies that are involved in juvenile facility noncompliant for this reason. programs; 7388 Orange PROB YLA Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 11 of 59 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (c) responsibilities of all employees; Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Section: • 3-1-001 Facility Management • 3-1-002 Assistant Division Director Duties- Facilities • 3-1-003 Supervising Juvenile Correctional Officer (SJCO) Duties • 3-1-004 Duty Officer- Youth Guidance Center • 3-1-005 Deputy Juvenile Correctional ☒ ☐ ☐ Officer Duties • 3-1-006 Duties of the Center One Supervision Coverage Position-Youth Guidance Center • 3-1-007 Auxiliary Staff Responsibilities- Youth Guidance Center • 3-1-008 Control/Active Counselor Responsibilities • 3-1-009 Clerical Supervisors’ Duties • 3-1-010 Chief Cook Duties (d) initial orientation and training program for employees; See 1322. Policy Required. ☐ ☒ ☐ Marked as Noncompliant for lack of policy. (e) initial orientation, including safety and security issues We were unable to find policy specific to this and anti-discrimination policies, for support staff, contract section. Will be addressed in policy update. employees, school, mental/behavioral health and medical ☐ ☒ ☐ Marked as Noncompliant for lack of policy. staff, program providers and volunteers; (f) maintenance of record-keeping, statistics and Unable to find several areas in this section. communication system to ensure: ☐ ☒ ☐ (1) efficient operation of the juvenile facility; (2) legal and proper care of youth; “ ☐ ☒ ☐ Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Section 3-11-01: Youth’s Facility Folder and (3) maintenance of individual youth's records; Section 3-11-02: Integrated Case ☐ ☒ ☐ Management System (ICMS) automated and Manual Logbook (4) supply of information to the juvenile court and “ those authorized by the court or by the law; and, ☐ ☒ ☐ (5) release of information regarding youth. “ ☐ ☒ ☐ (g) ethical responsibilities; “ ☐ ☒ ☐ (h) trauma-informed approaches; “ ☐ ☒ ☐ (i) culturally responsive approaches; “ ☐ ☒ ☐ (j) gender responsive approaches; “ ☐ ☒ ☐ 7388 Orange PROB YLA Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 12 of 59 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (k) a non-discrimination provision that provides that all Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual youth within the facility shall have fair and equal access to Section 3-4-003: Non-Discrimination and Zero all available services, placement, care, treatment, and Tolerance Guidelines benefits, and provides that no person shall be subject to discrimination or harassment on the basis of actual or perceived race, ethnic group identification, ancestry, ☒ ☐ ☐ national origin, immigration status, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, mental or physical disability, or HIV status, including restrictive housing or classification decisions based solely on any of the above mentioned categories; (l) storage and maintenance requirements for any Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual chemical agents related security devices, and weapons Section 3-2-005: Control of Weapons, and ammunition, where applicable; Ammunition and Explosives in Facilities and ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 3-6-003: Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) Spray facilities (m) establishment of procedures for collection of Medi- Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Cal eligibility information and enrollment of eligible youth; Section 3-5-016: Processing Medi-Cal Pre- and, ☒ ☐ ☐ Release Applications for Youth in Juvenile Facilities (n) establishment of a policy that prohibits all forms of Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual sexual abuse, sexual assault and sexual harassment. Section 1-4-123: Prevention, Detection, The policy shall include an approach to preventing, Reporting and Response to Incidents of detecting and responding to such conduct and any Sexual Misconduct, Section 3-4-003: Non- ☐ ☐ ☐ retaliation for reporting such conduct, as well as a Discrimination and Zero Tolerance Guidelines, provision for reporting such conduct by youth, staff or a and Section 3-15-005: Sexual Abuse third party. Investigations 1325 FIRE SAFETY PLAN Each facility has an independent Fire Safety Plan that is not included in the policy manual The facility administrator shall consult with the local fire and it should be. No documentation was department having jurisdiction over the facility, or with the provided for review by the local fire State Fire Marshal, in developing a plan for fire safety ☐ ☒ ☐ department. This is being addressed through which shall include, but not be limited to: the corrective action assigned to 1324, Policy (a) a fire prevention plan to be included as part of the Manual. manual of policy and procedures; (b) monthly fire and life safety inspections by facility staff We reviewed Monthly Fire and Life Safety with two-year retention of the inspection record; Inspections for the Youth Leadership Academy for January 2024 - June 2025. All were completed in compliance with regulation. The agency documents several areas in addition to fire and life safety as part of their ☒ ☐ ☐ monthly inspection process. Technical Assistance (TA) provided regarding the format utilized to ensure that all buildings are noted. This information was again addressed for ongoing compliance. (c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and See Section 1313. Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b); ☒ ☐ ☐ (d) an evacuation plan; The facility has a robust evacuation drill schedule. Staff conduct drills for fire, ☒ ☐ ☐ earthquake, Code Red, and duck and cover. There is an active evacuation plan in place. 7388 Orange PROB YLA Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 13 of 59 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (e) documented fire drills not less than quarterly; The Emergency procedure Manual - Juvenile Hall Fire drill documentation was provided as part of the monthly report. Drills were conducted monthly, exceeding the quarterly requirement ☒ ☐ ☐ by regulation. Provided TA to conduct drills during all shifts, to include facility partners in drills to ensure true preparedness. Also suggest LN staff conduct tabletop drills. (f) a written plan for the emergency housing of youth in Emergency housing plans for the facility are the case of fire; and, unknown at this time. No documentation ☐ ☒ ☐ provided. (g) development of a fire suppression pre-plan in The fire suppression pre-plan must be cooperation with the local fire department. developed in cooperation with the local fire ☐ ☒ ☐ department. No documentation provided. 1326 SECURITY REVIEW Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Each facility administrator shall develop policies and Sections: procedures to annually review, evaluate, and document • 3-4-004 Annual Facility Security security of the facility. The review and evaluation shall Review include internal and external security, including, but not • 3-2-001 Facility Security limited to, key control, equipment, and staff training. • 3-1-19 Care and Use of Keys Juvenile ☒ ☐ ☐ Hall 2024: The security review was completed by Director Berry on July 18. 2024. 2025: The security review was completed by Director Martinez on July 14, 2025. 1327 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual The facility administrator shall develop facility-specific Sections: policies and procedures for emergencies that shall • 3-3-001: Reporting Juvenile Facility include, but not be limited to: Escapes (a) escape, disturbances, and the taking of hostages; • 3-3-002: Hostage and Major Disturbance • 3-3-006: Unauthorized Person on Grounds The Department utilizes both the Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual and an ☒ ☐ ☐ Emergency Policy Manual for each facility. The agency completed a full policy update recently and it appears the noted policies below were erroneously left out of the current policy manual where they had been present previously as indicated in their last comprehensive inspection. These policies will be restored as part of the corrective action of the full policy review and update noncompliance as noted in 1324: Policy Manual. 7388 Orange PROB YLA Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 14 of 59 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 Missing policy on active shooter and terrorist (b) civil disturbance, active shooter and terrorist attack; attacks. This will be addressed in Section ☐ ☒ ☐ 1324, Policy updates. Orange County Probation Department - Emergency Procedures Manual-Youth Leadership Academy-YLA (c) fire and natural disasters; ☒ ☐ ☐ Fire, earthquakes, and flood evacuations procedures Orange County Probation Department - Emergency Procedures Manual-Youth Leadership Academy-YLA (d) periodic testing of emergency equipment; ☐ ☒ ☐ There was no clear mention of any emergency equipment in policy. This will be addressed in Section 1324, Policy updates. Orange County Probation Department - Emergency Procedures Manual-Juvenile Hall -JH (e) emergency evacuation of the facility; and ☐ ☒ ☐ Evacuation is specific only from units but to remain on site. Nothing about evacuation of the full facility. No policy noted directing this review to be completed but the facility completed a power point document for all staff to review on their (f) a program to provide all youth supervision staff with own for their annual review of emergency an annual review of emergency procedures. ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures. Staff completion records were recorded electronically and provided for review. The lack of policy is noted in Section 1324: Policy Manual for correction. 1328 SAFETY CHECKS Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual The facility administrator shall develop and implement Section 3-2-001: Facility Security policy and procedures that provide for direct visual observation of youth at a minimum of every 15 minutes, Staff logs are maintained through an electronic at random or varied intervals during hours when youth system, with entries categorized under various are asleep or when youth are in their rooms, confined in event labels. This practice is standard across holding cells or confined to their bed in a dormitory. all agency facilities. Supervision is not replaced, but may be supplemented by, an audio/visual electronic surveillance system Our review of numerous safety checks designed to detect overt, aggressive or assaultive conducted in May and June 2025 reveals that behavior and to summon aid in emergencies. All safety staff perform physical safety checks on youth ☒ ☐ ☐ checks shall be documented with the actual time the within every 15 minutes, except when all youth check is completed. are outside the unit. The agency’s current policy doesn't contain policy for consistently documenting how safety checks are conducted or recorded; this policy must be updated to meet compliance with section 1324, Policy and Procedure Manual. Update will also improve the documentation of safety checks. 7388 Orange PROB YLA Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 15 of 59 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1329 SUICIDE PREVENTION PLAN Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual The facility administrator, in collaboration with the Sections: 3-12-004: Suicide Prevention healthcare and behavioral/mental health administrators, Program shall plan and implement written policies and procedures which delineate a Suicide Prevention Plan. Policy and procedure will be reviewed and The plan shall consider the needs of youth experiencing updated as required and noted in 1324. All ☒ ☐ ☐ past or current trauma. Suicide prevention responses operations comply with Title 15. shall be respectful and in the least invasive manner consistent with the level of suicide risk. The plan shall There have been no suicides nor suicide include the following elements: attempts or levels at the Youth Leadership Academy this cycle. (a) Suicide prevention training as required in Section Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual 1322, Youth Supervision Staff Orientation, and Training Section 3-12-004: Suicide Prevention and the Juvenile Corrections Officer Core Course. Program ☒ ☐ ☐ All staff complete suicide prevention training, during both the CORE program and annual refresher training sessions. (b) Screening, Identification Assessment and Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Precautionary Protocols Section: 3-12-004: Suicide Prevention (1) All youth shall be screened for risk of suicide at Program and Section 3-5-005: Juvenile intake and as needed during detention. Facility Assessment ☒ ☐ ☐ Youth are cleared for movement to the camp by medical and mental health prior to transfer from JH to the Camp. (2) All youth supervision staff who perform intake Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual processes shall be trained in screening youth for risk Section: 3-12-004: Suicide Prevention of suicide. Program All staff are trained in CORE and in annual comprehensive suicide prevention training ☒ ☐ ☐ courses that include identification of risk factors, warning signs, and indicators of potential suicide. All staff are responsible for intake functions and are able to perform intake functions. (3) All youth who have been identified during the Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual intake screening process to be at risk of suicide shall Section 3-12-004: Suicide Prevention be referred to behavioral/mental health staff for a Program and Section 3-12-003: Referral of suicide risk assessment. Youth to Mental Health ☒ ☐ ☐ Any youth found to be at risk for self-harm of any kind or of suicide is referred immediately to Clinical Evaluation and Guidance Unit (CEGU). 7388 Orange PROB YLA Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 16 of 59 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (4) Precautionary protocols shall be developed to Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual ensure the youth’s safety pending the Section 3-12-004: Suicide Prevention behavioral/mental health assessment. Program Youth who are deemed at risk will be placed ☒ on a specialized status. CEGU will evaluate ☐ ☐ the youth and decide whether to continue the status, lower the status, or remove the status and where a young person will be housed. As YLA is in close proximity to JH, efforts are made to keep them in their facility. (c) Referral process to behavioral/mental health staff for Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual assessment and/or services. Section 3-12-003: Referral of Youth to Mental Health ☐ ☐ ☐ Referrals can be made by anyone regarding the youth. They can be made in person, by phone, or by written referral. (d) Procedures for monitoring of youth identified at risk Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual for suicide. Section 3-12-004: Suicide Prevention Program ☐ ☐ ☐ Monitoring of youth is determined by the status of the youth: Observation Status or Suicide Risk Status. (e) Safety Interventions Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (1) Procedures to address intervention protocols for Section: 3-12-004: Suicide Prevention youth identified at risk for suicide which may Program include, but are not limited to: ☐ ☐ ☐ (A) Housing consideration Housing is determined by status and if the youth is safe to remain on site. (B) Treatment strategies including trauma- Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual informed approaches Section: 3-12-004: Suicide Prevention Program ☒ ☐ ☐ Treatment is determined by CEGU and based on the youth’s individualized needs. (2) Procedures to instruct youth supervision staff how Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual to respond to youth who exhibit suicidal behaviors. Section 3-12-004: Suicide Prevention Program ☒ ☐ ☐ Staff and CEGU collaborate to implement a coordinated plan to ensure the youth’s safety. Information is shared among the collaborative partners. (f) Communication Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (1) The intake process shall include communication Section 3-12-004: Suicide Prevention with the arresting officer and family guardians Program regarding the youth’s past or present suicidal ☒ ☐ ☐ ideations, behaviors or attempts. Phone calls are made home to the parent upon entry. TA provided for enhancement of proof of practice documentation. 7388 Orange PROB YLA Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 17 of 59 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (2) Procedures for clear and current information Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual sharing about youth at risk for suicide with youth Section 3-12-004: Suicide Prevention supervision, healthcare, and behavioral/mental Program health staff. The facility supervisor is responsible for ☒ ☐ ☐ communication of pertinent instructions for facility staff and will relay all information between the collaborative facility partners as needed. (g) Debriefing of Critical Incidents Related to Suicides or Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Attempts Section 3-12-004: Suicide Prevention (1) Process for administrative review of the Program ☒ ☐ ☐ circumstances and responses proceeding, during and after the critical incident. Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (2) Process for a debriefing event with affected staff. Section 3-12-004: Suicide Prevention ☒ ☐ ☐ Program (3) Process for a debriefing event with affected youth. Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Section 3-12-004: Suicide Prevention Program and Section 3-03-003: Deaths and ☒ ☐ ☐ Serious Incidents Related to Youth in Custody (3) Process for a debriefing event with affected youth. Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Section 3-12-004: Suicide Prevention Program and Section 3-03-003: Deaths and ☒ ☐ ☐ Serious Incidents Related to Youth in Custody (h) Documentation Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (1) Documentation processes shall be developed to Section 3-12-003: Referral of Youth to Mental ensure compliance with this regulation ☒ ☐ ☐ Health and 3-12-004: Suicide Prevention Program Youth identified at risk for suicide shall not be denied the Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual opportunity to participate in facility programs, services Section 3-12-004: Suicide Prevention and activities which are available to other non-suicidal Program youth, unless deemed necessary for the safety of the youth or security of the facility. Any deprivation of ☒ ☐ ☐ Youth are always encouraged to participate programs, services or activities for youth at risk of in all activities. suicide shall be documented and approved by the facility manager. 1340 REPORTING OF LEGAL ACTIONS None Reported or Known. Any legal actions will be reported directly to the Board by the Each facility shall submit to the Board a letter of office of the Chief Probation Officer. notification on each legal action, pertaining to conditions ☒ ☐ ☐ of confinement, filed against persons or legal entities responsible for juvenile facility operation. 7388 Orange PROB YLA Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 18 of 59 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1341 DEATH AND SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual OF A YOUTH WHILE DETAINED Section 3-3-003: Deaths and Other Serious Incidents Related to Youth in Custody (1) Death of a Youth. (a) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health administrator and the behavioral/mental There have been no deaths or serious health director, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ illnesses of any youth. Necessary policy procedures in the event of the death of a youth while revisions have been identified and noted in detained, which include notifications to necessary 1324: Policy Manual for correction. parties, which may include the Juvenile Court, the parent, guardian or person standing in loco parentis and the youth’s attorney of record. (b) The health administrator, in cooperation with the Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual facility administrator, shall develop written policies Section 3-3-003: Deaths and Other Serious and procedures to assure there is a medical and Incidents Related to Youth in Custody 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 Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual the Board a copy of the report submitted to the Section 3-3-003: Deaths and Other Serious Attorney General under Government Code Section Incidents Related to Youth in Custody ☒ ☐ ☐ 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 Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual from the administrator, the Board may within 30 Section 3-3-003: Deaths and Other Serious calendar days inspect and evaluate the juvenile Incidents Related to Youth in Custody 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. Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (a) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Section 3-3-003: Deaths and Other Serious health administrator, shall develop written policies Incident Related to Youth in Custody and procedures for the notification to necessary ☒ ☐ parties, which may include the Juvenile Court, the ☐ Policy language will be addressed through parent, guardian or person standing in loco parentis revisions to the Policy Manual, specifically in and the youth’s attorney of record in the case of a Section 1324. serious illness or injury of a youth. 1342 POPULATION ACCOUNTING Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Section 3-2-008: Accounting of Youth Each juvenile facility shall submit required population Assigned to Juvenile Hall and profile survey reports to the Board within 10 working ☒ ☐ ☐ days after the end of each reporting period, in a format Orange County Probation Department has to be provided by the Board. submitted all reports in a timely manner. 1343 JUVENILE FACILITY CAPACITY (EXCERPT) The Youth Leadership Academy has not been over the rated capacity this cycle. When the number of youth detained in a living unit of a juvenile facility exceeds its rated capacity for more than ☒ ☐ ☐ fifteen (15) calendar days in a month, the facility administrator shall provide a crowding report to the Board in a format provided by the Board. 7388 Orange PROB YLA Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 19 of 59 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1350 ADMITTANCE PROCEDURES Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Section 3-5-005: Juvenile Facility Assessment The facility administrator shall develop and implement written policies and procedures for admittance of youth Transfer to the Youth Leadership Academy that emphasize respectful and humane engagement from the Juvenile Hall occurs through the with youth, and reflect that the admission process may change of a building on the same grounds of be traumatic to youth who may have already the JH. Youth are physically walked from one experienced trauma. Policies shall be trauma-informed, unit to another. culturally relevant, and responsive to the language and literacy needs of youth. In addition to the requirements The documentation submitted for review of Sections 1324 and 1430 of these regulations: included the intake checklist for five youth, their treatment sheets, and their medication records. ☒ ☐ ☐ The intake checklist serves as evidence of compliance with procedures for telephone calls, shower access, and snack provisions upon transfer, as well as notifications regarding the estimated date of release, assessments review, and orientation. All components were completed as mandated. Policy issues have been identified and documented, with technical assistance provided to the agency. These matters will be addressed through revisions to the Policy Manual, Section 1324. (a) the admittance process shall include: Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (1) Access to two free phone calls within one hour of Section 3-5-005: Juvenile Facility Assessment admittance in accordance with the provisions of ☒ ☐ ☐ Welfare and Institution Code Section 627; Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (2) Offer of a shower; ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 3-5-005: Juvenile Facility Assessment Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Section 3-5-005: Juvenile Facility Assessment (3) Documented secure storage of personal belongings; ☒ ☐ ☐ YLA is located on the same footprint of the Juvenile Hall. Valuables remain at JH until the youth is released. Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (4) Offer of food upon arrival; ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 3-5-005: Juvenile Facility Assessment Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Section 3-5-005: Juvenile Facility Assessment (5) Screening for physical and behavioral health and safety issues, intellectual or developmental ☒ Youth are screened prior to transfer out of ☐ ☐ disabilities; juvenile hall prior to transfer to the facility. Youth are not cleared to YLA without proper clearances. 7388 Orange PROB YLA Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 20 of 59 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Section 3-5-005: Juvenile Facility Assessment (6) Screening for physical and developmental Youth undergo screening before being disabilities in accordance with Sections 1329, 1413, ☒ ☐ ☐ transferred from juvenile hall to the facility. and 1430 of these regulations; They cannot be admitted to YLA without obtaining the necessary medical clearance and approval from CEGU (7) Contact with Regional Center for the Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Developmentally Disabled for youth that are Section 3-5-005: Juvenile Facility Assessment suspected of or identified as having a ☒ ☐ ☐ developmental disability, pursuant to Section 1413; Regional Center will be contacted if any and, additional information is received. Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Section 3-5-005: Juvenile Facility Assessment (8) Procedures consistent with Section 1352.5. ☒ ☐ All requirements as previously provided in the ☐ Juvenile Hall consistent with 1352.5 apply to the camps as well. This will be addressed through the corrections in 1324. (b) juvenile hall administrators shall establish written N/A. criteria for detention that considers the least restrictive ☐ ☐ ☒ environment. (c) juvenile camps and post-dispositional programs in Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual juvenile halls shall develop policies and procedures that Section 3-5-005: Juvenile Facility Assessment advise the youth of the estimated length of stay, inform them of program guidelines and provide written ☒ ☐ ☐ screening criteria for inclusion and exclusion from the program. (d) juvenile halls shall develop policies and procedures N/A. that advise any committed youth of the estimated length ☐ ☐ ☒ of his/her stay. 7388 Orange PROB YLA Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 21 of 59 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1350.5 SCREENING FOR THE RISK OF SEXUAL Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual ABUSE Section:3-5-001: Juvenile Hall Intake and 3-5- 003: LGBTQI Youth: Intake, Housing, and The facility administrator shall develop and implement PREA Considerations written policies and procedures to reduce the risk of sexual abuse by or upon youth. The policy shall require facility staff to assess each youth within 72 hours of Random youth were reviewed electronically. admission based on the following information: We reviewed the five youth who were provided (a) Prior sexual victimization or abusiveness; to us for admission documentation purposes and an additional five random youth selections. All had assessments completed timely as required during their time in the Juvenile Hall. ☒ ☐ ☐ In addition to the PREA assessment, the agency also completes the Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, and Gender Expression (SOGIE) and the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) assessments. All youth also completed additional PREA related activities such as watching a PREA Video which involves a test to test their knowledge. Discussion was held on policy and this section will be fully reviewed and updated as necessary. (b) Gender nonconforming appearance or manner; or Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual identification as lesbian, gay or bisexual, transgender, Section 3-5-001: Juvenile Hall Intake queer or intersex, and whether the youth may, therefore, ☒ ☐ ☐ be vulnerable to sexual abuse; Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (c) Current charges and offense history; ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 3-5-001: Juvenile Hall Intake Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (d) Age; ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 3-5-001: Juvenile Hall Intake Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (e) Level of emotional and cognitive development; ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 3-5-001: Juvenile Hall Intake Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (f) Physical size and stature; ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 3-5-001: Juvenile Hall Intake Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (g) Mental illness or mental disabilities; ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 3-5-001: Juvenile Hall Intake Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (h) Intellectual or developmental disabilities; ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 3-5-001: Juvenile Hall Intake Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (i) Physical disabilities; ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 3-5-001: Juvenile Hall Intake Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (j) The youth’s perception of vulnerability; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 3-5-001: Juvenile Hall Intake (k) Any other specific information about the individual Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual youth that may indicate heightened needs for Section 3-5-001: Juvenile Hall Intake supervision, additional safety precautions, or separation ☒ ☐ ☐ from certain other youth. 7388 Orange PROB YLA Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 22 of 59 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 Staff shall ascertain this information through Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual conversations with the youth during the admittance Section 3-5-001: Juvenile Hall Intake process, medical and behavioral health screenings; during classification assessments; and by reviewing ☒ ☐ ☐ court records, case files, facility behavioral records, and other relevant documentation from the youth’s files. The facility administrator shall implement appropriate All information is documented in the agency controls on the dissemination of information within the case management system which is password- facility relative to responses received pursuant to this protected. assessment in order to ensure that sensitive information ☒ ☐ ☐ is not exploited to the youth’s detriment by staff or other youth. 1351 RELEASE PROCEDURES Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Section 3-5-002: Releases The facility administrator shall develop and implement written policies and procedures for release of youth from Release authorization forms, release custody which provide for: summary reports, and court disposition sheets were provided for our review to determine compliance. We noted that not all the required ☒ ☐ ☐ information Is noted on the form and the form should be updated. We confirmed, in our interviews with collaborative partner staff, they were notified and are aware of all releases in advance with the exception of those youth released early from court. Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (a) verification of identity/release papers; ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 3-5-002: Releases Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (b) return of personal clothing and valuables; ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 3-5-002: Releases Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (c) notification to the youth's parents or guardian; ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 3-5-002: Releases (d) notification to the facility health care provider in Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual accordance with Sections 1408 and 1437 of these Section 3-5-002: Releases ☒ ☐ ☐ regulations, for coordination with outside agencies; and, Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (e) notification of school staff; ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 3-5-002: Releases Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (f) notification of facility mental health personnel. ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 3-5-002: Releases The facility administrator shall develop and implement See 1355. policies and procedures for post-disposition youth to coordinate the provision of transitional and reentry services including, but not limited to, medical and ☒ ☐ ☐ behavioral health, education, probation supervision and community-based services. The facility administrator shall develop and implement Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual written policies and procedures for the furlough of youth Section 3-8-13: Temporary Releases and from custody. Furlough Procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ All furloughs require a court order. 7388 Orange PROB YLA Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 23 of 59 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1352 CLASSIFICATION Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Section 3-5-005: Juvenile Facility Assessment The facility administrator shall develop and implement and Section 3-5-006: Youth Housing and written policies and procedures on classification of youth Classification for the purpose of determining housing placement in the facility. Such procedures shall: Current policy states for all facilities but appears to be specific to the JH, not to camps. This will be reviewed and updated as ☒ ☐ ☐ appropriate with policy review identified in Section 1324. Youth are classified first by a classification officer to the proper camp. Once in camp, staff must classify appropriately. Classification documentation provided for review was found to be compliant. (a) provide for the safety of the youth, other youth, facility Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual staff, and the public by placing youth in the appropriate, Section 3-5-006: Youth Housing and least restrictive housing and program settings. Housing Classification ☒ ☐ ☐ assignments shall consider the need for single, double or dormitory assignment or location within the dormitory; (b) consider facility populations and physical design of Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual the facility; Section 3-5-006: Youth Housing and ☒ ☐ ☐ Classification (c) provide that a youth shall be classified upon Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual admittance to the facility; classification factors shall Section 3-5-006: Youth Housing and include, but not be limited to: age, maturity, Classification sophistication, emotional stability, program needs, legal ☒ ☐ ☐ status, public safety considerations, medical/mental health considerations, gender and gender identity of the youth; (d) provide for periodic classification reviews, including Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual provisions that consider the level of supervision and the Section 3-5-006: Youth Housing and youth's behavior while in custody; and, Classification ☒ ☐ ☐ Periodic classifications are to occur monthly at the case review. Some were noted to be missing. TA addressed with staff to enhance documentation. (e) provide that facility staff shall not separate youth from Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual the general population or assign youth to a single Section 3-5-006: Youth Housing and occupancy room based solely on the youth's actual or Classification perceived race, ethnic group identification, ancestry, national origin, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, mental or physical ☒ ☐ ☐ disability, or HIV status. This section does not prohibit staff from placing youth in a single occupancy room at the youth's specific request or in accordance with Title 15 regulations regarding separation. (f) facility staff shall not consider lesbian, gay, bisexual, Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual transgender, questioning or intersex identification or Section 3-5-006: Youth Housing and status as an indicator of likelihood of being sexually ☒ ☐ ☐ Classification abusive. 7388 Orange PROB YLA Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 24 of 59 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1352.5 TRANSGENDER AND INTERSEX YOUTH. Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual The facility administrator shall develop written policies Section:3-5-001: Juvenile Hall Intake and 3-5- and procedures ensuring respectful and equitable 003: LGBTQI Youth: Intake, Housing, and treatment of transgender and intersex youth. PREA Considerations The policies shall provide that: ☒ ☐ ☐ All youth are assessed through the provision of a SOGIE assessment. This assessment assists the youth in identifying themselves and provides the opportunity for staff to best support them throughout their stay. (a) Facility staff shall respect every youth’s gender Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual identity and shall refer to the youth by the youth’s Section:3-5-001: Juvenile Hall Intake and 3-5- preferred name and gender pronoun, regardless of the 003: LGBTQI Youth: Intake, Housing, and youth’s legal name. Facilities may prohibit the use of PREA Considerations 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 Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual themselves in a manner consistent with their gender Section:3-5-001: Juvenile Hall Intake and 3-5- identity and shall provide youth with the institution’s 003: LGBTQI Youth: Intake, Housing, and ☒ ☐ ☐ clothing and undergarments consistent with their gender PREA Considerations identity. (c) Facility staff shall house youth in the unit or room that Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual best meets their individual needs and promotes their Section:3-5-001: Juvenile Hall Intake and 3-5- safety and well-being. Staff may not automatically house 003: LGBTQI Youth: Intake, Housing, and youth according to their external anatomy and shall PREA Considerations document the reasons for any decision to house youth ☒ ☐ ☐ in a unit that does not match their gender identity. In making a housing decision, staff shall consider the youth’s preferences, as well as any recommendations from the youth’s health or behavioral health provider. (d) Facility administrators shall ensure that transgender Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual and intersex youth have access to medical and Section:3-5-001: Juvenile Hall Intake and 3-5- behavioral health providers qualified to provide care and ☒ ☐ ☐ 003: LGBTQI Youth: Intake, Housing, and treatment to transgender and intersex youth. PREA Considerations (e) Consistent with the facility’s reasonable and Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual necessary security considerations and physical plant, Section:3-5-001: Juvenile Hall Intake and 3-5- facility staff shall make every effort to ensure the safety 003: LGBTQI Youth: Intake, Housing, and and privacy of transgender and intersex youth when the ☒ ☐ ☐ PREA Considerations youth are using the bathroom or shower, or dressing or undressing. Facility staff shall not conduct physical searches of any Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual youth for the purpose of determining the youth’s Section:3-5-001: Juvenile Hall Intake and 3-5- anatomical sex. Whenever feasible, the facility shall 003: LGBTQI Youth: Intake, Housing, and ☒ ☐ ☐ respect the youth’s preference regarding the gender of PREA Considerations the staff member who conducts any search of the youth. 7388 Orange PROB YLA Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 25 of 59 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1353 ORIENTATION Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual The facility administrator shall develop and implement Section 3-5-004: Youths Rights/Orientation written policies and procedures to orient a youth prior to placement in a living area. Both written and verbal The agency policy manual allows for the information shall be provided and supplemented with orientation to be completed within 24 hours of video orientation if feasible. Provision shall be made to entry. This is contrary to the requirements of provide accessible orientation information to all detained Title 15 requiring the orientation to be youth including those with disabilities, limited literacy, or completed prior to placement in a living area. English language learners. Orientation shall include information that addresses: Of the documentation reviewed, we found most youth received their orientation the same day as their arrival in their living unit, once they had already arrived to the unit. Through our interviews with staff and a YLA supervisor, it was noted that most intakes occur in the late evening after all the youth ☐ ☒ ☐ have gone to bed. A new youth is brought over and the admission and orientation process occurs at that time. Youth are provided with an orientation video, a staff led orientation, and a PREA Video. All youth we interviewed stated they understood the expectations of the facility after their orientation. We noted there are areas required by regulation that are missing in the handbook that will need to be updated to ensure a full, facility-specific orientation handbook is available regarding the required regulatory requirements. This was discussed with facility administrators and technical assistance provided to address corrections of both policy and the operational procedures identified. (a) facility rules including contraband and searches and Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual disciplinary procedures; ☐ ☒ ☐ Section 3-5-004: Youths Rights/Orientation (b) facility’s system of positive behavior interventions Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual and supports, including behavior expectations, Section 3-5-004: Youths Rights/Orientation incentives that youth will receive for complying with ☐ ☒ ☐ facility rules, and consequences that may result when youth violate the rules of the facility; (c) age appropriate information that explains the facility’s Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual policy prohibiting sexual abuse and sexual harassment Section 3-5-004: Youths Rights/Orientation and how to report incidents or suspicions of sexual ☐ ☒ ☐ abuse or sexual harassment; (d) identification of key staff and their roles; Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual ☐ ☒ ☐ Section 3-5-004: Youths Rights/Orientation (e) the existence of the grievance procedure, the steps Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual that must be taken to use it, the youth’s right to be free Section 3-5-004: Youths Rights/Orientation of retaliation for reporting a grievance, and the name of ☐ ☒ ☐ the person or position designated to resolve the issue; (f) access to legal services and information on the court Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual process; ☐ ☒ ☐ Section 3-5-004: Youths Rights/Orientation (g) access to routine and emergency health and mental Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual health care; ☐ ☒ ☐ Section 3-5-004: Youths Rights/Orientation 7388 Orange PROB YLA Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 26 of 59 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (h) access to education, religious services, and Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual recreational activities; ☐ ☒ ☐ Section 3-5-004: Youths Rights/Orientation Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (i) housing assignments; ☐ ☒ ☐ Section 3-5-004: Youths Rights/Orientation (j) opportunity for personal hygiene and daily showers Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual including the availability of personal care items ☐ ☒ ☐ Section 3-5-004: Youths Rights/Orientation (k) rules and access to correspondence, visits and Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual telephone use; ☐ ☒ ☐ Section 3-5-004: Youths Rights/Orientation (l) availability of reading materials, programming, and Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual other activities; ☐ ☒ ☐ Section 3-5-004: Youths Rights/Orientation (m) facility policies on the use of force, use of restraints, Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual chemical agents and room confinement; ☐ ☒ ☐ Section 3-5-004: Youths Rights/Orientation Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (n) immigration legal services; ☐ ☒ ☐ Section 3-5-004: Youths Rights/Orientation Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (o) emergencies including evacuation procedures; ☐ ☒ ☐ Section 3-5-004: Youths Rights/Orientation (p) non-discrimination policy and the right to be free from Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual physical, verbal or sexual abuse and harassment by Section 3-5-004: Youths Rights/Orientation ☐ ☒ ☐ other youth and staff; (q) availability of services and programs in a language Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual other than English if appropriate; ☐ ☒ ☐ Section 3-5-004: Youths Rights/Orientation (r) the process for requesting different housing, Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual education, programming and work assignments; ☐ ☒ ☐ Section 3-5-004: Youths Rights/Orientation (s) a process for which parents/guardians receive Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual information regarding the youth’s stay in the facility that Section 3-5-004: Youths Rights/Orientation at a minimum includes answers to frequently asked ☐ ☒ ☐ questions and provides contact information for the facility, medical, school and mental health; and, (t) a process by which youth may request access to Title Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual 15 Minimum Standards for Juvenile Facilities. ☐ ☒ ☐ Section 3-5-004: Youths Rights/Orientation 1354 SEPARATION Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Section 3-5-013: Separation The facility administrator shall develop and implement written policies and procedures that address: There are no separation statuses in the policy other than Self Separation. Policy will need to be reviewed and updated to correct this issue. Current policy is not defined or clear as to the ☐ ☒ ☐ types of separation or the implementation of them in real time. Self-Separation is a status reserved for youth who wish to go to their rooms voluntarily at any given time during the day. We found the documentation to be lacking. (a) separation of youth for reasons that include, but are not be limited to, medical and mental health conditions, assaultive behavior, disciplinary consequences and ☐ ☒ ☐ protective custody. (b) consideration of positive youth development and trauma-informed care. ☐ ☒ ☐ 7388 Orange PROB YLA Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 27 of 59 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (c) separated youth shall not be denied normal privileges available at the facility, except when necessary to ☐ ☒ ☐ accomplish the objective of separation. (d) when the objective of the separation is discipline, Title 15 Section 1390 shall apply. ☐ ☒ ☐ (e) when separation results in room confinement, the separation shall occur in accordance with Welfare and Institutions Code Section 208.3 and Section 1354.5 of ☐ ☒ ☐ these regulations. (f) policies and procedures shall ensure a daily review of separated youth to determine if separation remains ☐ ☒ ☐ necessary. 1354.5 ROOM CONFINEMENT Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Section 3-5-014: Room Confinement (a) The facility administrator shall develop and implement written policies and procedures addressing Room confinement for youth in the YLA the confinement of youth in their room that are consistent program was noted to be minimal however with Welfare and Institutions Code Section 208.3. The policy and documentation of room placement of a youth in room confinement shall be confinement incidents will need to be accomplished in accordance with the following corrected. guidelines: Documentation reviewed was insufficient as provided in that the reasons for the confinement or the extensions were not ☒ ☐ ☐ always clear nor were integration plans documented beyond requiring the youth to mediate. Additionally, it was noted that all youth who did not have a visit were required to remain in their rooms during visiting due to a lack of visiting space. This issue has since been corrected and youth now visit outside the unit, leaving the unit open for full program for the remaining youth. (1) Room confinement shall not be used before other, Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual less restrictive, options have been attempted and Section 3-5-014: Room Confinement exhausted, unless attempting those options poses a ☒ ☐ ☐ threat to the safety or security of any youth or staff. (2) Room confinement shall not be used for the Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual purposes of punishment, coercion, convenience, or Section 3-5-014: Room Confinement ☒ ☐ ☐ retaliation by staff. (3) Room confinement shall not be used to the extent Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual that it compromises the mental and physical health of Section 3-5-014: Room Confinement ☒ ☐ ☐ the youth. (b) A youth may be held up to four hours in room Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual confinement. After the youth has been held in room Section 3-5-014: Room Confinement confinement for a period of four hours, staff shall do one ☒ ☐ ☐ or more of the following: Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (1) Return the youth to general population. ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 3-5-014: Room Confinement Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (2) Consult with mental health or medical staff. ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 3-5-014: Room Confinement 7388 Orange PROB YLA Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 28 of 59 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (3) Develop an individualized plan that includes the Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual goals and objectives to be met in order to reintegrate Section 3-5-014: Room Confinement ☐ ☒ ☐ the youth to general population. (4) If room confinement must be extended beyond Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual four hours, staff shall do each of the following: Section 3-5-014: Room Confinement (A) Document the reasons for room confinement and the basis for the extension, the date and time We found youth who were extended due to a ☐ ☒ ☐ the youth was first placed in room confinement, failure to mediate. This was not always clearly and when he or she is eventually released from documented in the electronic file. room confinement. (B) Develop an individualized plan that includes Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual the goals and objectives to be met in order to Section 3-5-014: Room Confinement ☒ ☐ ☐ integrate the youth to general population. (C) Obtain documented authorization by the Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual facility superintendent or his or her designee Section 3-5-014: Room Confinement ☒ ☐ ☐ every four hours thereafter. (5) This section is not intended to limit the use of Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual single-person rooms or cells for the housing of youth Section 3-5-014: Room Confinement in juvenile facilities and does not apply to normal ☒ ☐ ☐ sleeping hours. (6) This section does not apply to youth or wards in Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual court holding facilities or adult facilities. ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 3-5-014: Room Confinement (7) Nothing in this section shall be construed to Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual conflict with any law providing greater or additional Section 3-5-014: Room Confinement ☒ ☐ ☐ protections to youth. (8) This section does not apply during an Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual extraordinary emergency circumstance that requires Section 3-5-014: Room Confinement a significant departure from normal institutional operations, including a natural disaster or facility- wide threat that poses an imminent and substantial ☒ ☐ ☐ risk of harm to multiple staff or youth. This exception shall apply for the shortest amount of time needed to address this imminent and substantial risk of harm. (9) This section does not apply when a youth is Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual placed in a locked cell or sleeping room to treat and Section 3-5-014: Room Confinement protect against the spread of a communicable disease for the shortest amount of time required to reduce the risk of infection, with the written approval of a licensed physician or nurse practitioner, when the youth is not required to be in an infirmary for an ☒ ☐ ☐ illness. Additionally, this section does not apply when a youth is placed in a locked cell or sleeping room for required extended care after medical treatment with the written approval of a licensed physician or nurse practitioner, when the youth is not required to be in an infirmary for illness. 1355 INSTITUTIONAL ASSESSMENT AND PLAN Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Section 3-15-002: Institutional Case Planning The facility administrator shall develop and implement and Case Reviews written policies and procedures for assessment and case planning. ☒ ☐ ☐ Agency will need to review and update their policy/procedure to ensure all required areas of regulation are accurately reflected in policy and procedure. 7388 Orange PROB YLA Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 29 of 59 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (a) Assessment: Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual The assessment is based on information collected Section 3-15-002: Institutional Case Planning during the admission process with periodic review, which and Case Reviews includes the youth's risk factors, needs and strengths including, but not limited to, identification of substance Documents were reviewed in the agency’s abuse history, educational, vocational, counseling, electronic case management system for YLA behavioral health, consideration of known history of youth. trauma, and family strengths and needs. ☒ ☐ ☐ Assessment information was a compilation of assessments including the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES), the Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, and Gender Expression (SOGIE), Adjustment Questionaries, and the Probationer Evaluation Assessment. These assessments take place at the Juvenile Hall. (b) Institutional Case Plan: Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (1) A case plan shall be developed for each youth Section 3-15-002: Institutional Case Planning held for at least 30 days or more and created within and Case Reviews 40 days of admission. Policy requires the Juvenile Hall to complete an Institutional Case Plan (ICP) for anyone who remained detained eight days after booking. The plan must be completed, reviewed, and approved by a supervisor by the 14th day. All plans reviewed were noted to comply with this. Completed on youth in custody for ten days or more. ☒ ☐ ☐ Case plans focus on three issues that the youth will work on over the course of the next month. Some time frames were left blank, however, it was noted that the expectation is 30 days to coincide with the 30-day review and until the next case review is completed. If a youth is transferred mid case plan, the plan follows the youth into their camp commitment and they continue with the same objectives and timeframes until their next periodic review when the YLA will modify their goals and plans. Once the youth is transferred, the case plan is then managed by the YLA staff. 7388 Orange PROB YLA Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 30 of 59 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (2) The institutional plan shall include, but not be Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual limited to, written documentation that provides: Section 3-15-002: Institutional Case Planning (A) objectives and time frame for the resolution of and Case Reviews problems identified in the assessment; Case plans are designed to focus on three goal areas. TA provided regarding completing ☒ ☐ ☐ the form in its entirety to ensure consistency in documentation. While it may be understood the review periods are 30 days, the form still should reflect this. There was some inconsistency in the recording of the forms which has been addressed. (B) a plan for meeting the objectives that includes Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual a description of program resources needed and Section 3-15-002: Institutional Case Planning individuals responsible for assuring that the plan and Case Reviews is implemented; TA provided consistent documentation of ☒ ☐ ☐ persons responsible. While it may be understood that all facility staff are responsible, the information should be as specific as possible. (3) periodic evaluation of progress towards meeting Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual the objectives, including periodic review and Section 3-15-002: Institutional Case Planning discussion of the plan with the youth; and Case Reviews Officers record their meetings and case work activities held with youth and document the discussions held with the youth as they occur in the electronic case management system as well as at the time of their scheduled review. ☒ ☐ ☐ Youth participate in case conferences where their families, probation officers, and collaborative partners convene to assess progress and discuss future goals. We found many of the case consultation to be around the same time as periodic review was done. TA provided regarding possibly streamlining the process. (4) a transition plan, the contents of which shall be Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual subject to existing resources, shall be developed for Section 3-15-002: Institutional Case Planning post dispositional youth in accordance with Section and Case Reviews 1351; and, Documentation of transition plans provided is ☐ ☒ ☐ insufficient and does not provide all requirements of a transition plan. Timeframes and persons responsible were not found to be consistently documented. Timelines will need to be reviewed and addressed. 7388 Orange PROB YLA Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 31 of 59 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (5) in as much as possible and if appropriate, the Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual plan, including the transition plan, shall be developed Section 3-15-002: Institutional Case Planning with input from the family, supportive adults, youth, and Case Reviews and Regional Center for the Developmentally ☒ ☐ ☐ Disabled. Case conferences include the parent and others as appropriate and deemed necessary by the probation officer. 1356 COUNSELING AND CASEWORK SERVICES Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Section 3-15-002: Institutional Case Planning The facility administrator shall develop and implement and Case Reviews written policies and procedures ensuring the availability of appropriate counseling and casework services for all Staff are required to document their casework youth. Policies and procedures shall ensure: as much as necessary to record significant (a) youth will receive assistance with needs or concerns ☒ ☐ ☐ events with the youth. When interviewed, all that may arise; youth spoke highly of facility staff. All youth noted whatever they need, the staff help them with it and look for ways to support them. All the youth we spoke with were respectful of the staff who supervise them. (b) youth will receive assistance in requesting contact Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual with parents, other supportive adults, attorney, clergy, Section 3-15-002: Institutional Case Planning ☒ ☐ ☐ probation officer, or other public official; and, and Case Reviews (c) youth will be provided access to available resources Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual to meet the youth’s needs. Section 3-15-002: Institutional Case Planning ☒ ☐ ☐ and Case Reviews 1357 USE OF FORCE Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Section : 3-6-01: Use of Force-Facilities The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop and implement Five incident reports were provided from April written policies and procedures for the use of force, which may include chemical agents. Force shall never ☒ ☐ ☐ and May 2025. Reports are very well be applied as punishment, discipline, retaliation or documented and provide a thorough account treatment. of the activity that took place in the incident. (a) At a minimum, each facility shall develop policies and procedures which: (1) restricts the use of force to that which is deemed Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual reasonable and necessary, as defined in Section 1302 Section: 3-6-01: Use of Force-Facilities to ensure the safety and security of youth, staff, others ☒ ☐ ☐ and the facility. (2) outline the force options available to staff including Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual both physical and non-physical options and define Section: 3-6-01: Use of Force-Facilities ☒ ☐ ☐ when those force options are appropriate. (3) describe force options or techniques that are Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual expressly prohibited by the facility. ☒ ☐ ☐ Section: 3-6-01: Use of Force-Facilities (4) describe the requirements of staff to report any Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual inappropriate use of force, and to take affirmative Section: 3-6-01: Use of Force-Facilities ☒ ☐ ☐ action to immediately stop it. 7388 Orange PROB YLA Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 32 of 59 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (5) define a standardized reporting format that Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual includes time period and procedure for documenting Section: 3-6-001: Use of Force-Facilities and reporting the use of force, including reporting requirements of management and line staff and The need for staff and youth debriefs are procedures for reviewing and tracking use of force determined based on type of incident based incidents by supervisory and or management staff, on the ADD’s assessment determination of ☒ ☐ ☐ which include procedures for debriefing a particular need. Debriefs address regulatory incident with staff and/or youth for the purposes of requirements. training as well as mitigating the effects of trauma that may have been experienced by staff and /or the youth involved. (6) Include an administrative review and a system for Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual investigating unreasonable use of force. Section: 3-6-01: Use of Force-Facilities and Section 1-4-108: Use of Force Review Board ☒ ☐ ☐ The agency Use of Force (UOF) Review Board reviews UOF incidents that use force or discharges of OC that cause injury. (7) define the role, notification, and follow-up Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual procedures required after use of force incidents for Section: 3-6-01: Use of Force-Facilities medical, mental health staff and parents or legal ☒ ☐ ☐ guardians. (8) describe the limitations of use of force on pregnant Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual youth in accordance with Penal Code Section 6030(f) Section: 3-6-01: Use of Force-Facilities ☒ ☐ ☐ and Welfare and Institutions Code Section 222. (b) Facilities that authorize chemical agents as a force Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual option shall include policies and procedures that: Section: 3-6-03: Oleoresin Capsicum(OC) - (1) identify who is approved to carry and/or utilize Facilities chemical agents in the facility and the type, size and ☒ ☐ ☐ the approved method of deployment for those chemical agents. (2) mandate that chemical agents only be used when Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual there is an imminent threat to the youth’s safety or the Section: 3-6-01: Use of Force-Facilities 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 Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual timelines for decontamination from chemical agents. Section: 3-6-01: Use of Force-Facilities 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 Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual procedures required after use of force incidents Section: 3-6-03: Oleoresin Capsicum(OC) - involving chemical agents for medical, mental health ☒ ☐ ☐ Facilities staff and parents or legal guardians. (5) provide for the documentation of each incident of Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual use of chemical agents, including the reasons for Section: 3-6-03: Oleoresin Capsicum(OC) - which it was used, efforts to de-escalate prior to use, Facilities 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. 7388 Orange PROB YLA Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 33 of 59 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (c) Facilities shall develop policies and procedure which Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual require that agencies provide initial and regular training Section: 3-6-01: Use of Force-Facilities in use of force and chemical agents when appropriate that address: ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy requires Initial and regular, refresher (1) known medical and behavioral health conditions training, some annually, some biennially. that would contraindicate certain types of force; (2) acceptable chemical agents and the methods of Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual application. ☒ ☐ ☐ Section: 3-6-01: Use of Force-Facilities (3) signs or symptoms that should result in immediate Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual referral to medical or behavioral health. ☒ ☐ ☐ Section: 3-6-01: Use of Force-Facilities (4) instruction on the Constitutional Limitations of Use Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual of Force. ☒ ☐ ☐ Section: 3-6-01: Use of Force-Facilities (5) physical training force options that may require Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual the use of perishable skills. ☒ ☐ ☐ Section: 3-6-01: Use of Force-Facilities (6) timelines the facility uses to define regular Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual training. ☒ ☐ ☐ Section: 3-6-01: Use of Force-Facilities 1358 USE OF PHYSICAL RESTRAINTS Restraints are not used at YLA other than for transportation back to JH. If a youth requires The facility administrator, in cooperation with the restraints for behavior control, he would be responsible physician and mental health director, shall temporarily transferred to the JH. develop and implement written policies and procedures ☐ ☐ ☒ for the use of restraint devices. Restraint devices include any devices which immobilize a youth's extremities and/or prevent the youth from being ambulatory. Physical restraints may be used only for those youth who Does not apply. 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 Does not apply. 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 Does not apply. handcuffs, shackles or other restraint devices when used to restrain youth for movement or transportation within the facility. Movement within the facility shall be governed by ☐ ☐ ☒ Section 1358.5, Use of Restraint Devices for Movement Within the Facility. Youth shall be placed in restraints only with the approval Does not apply. of the facility manager or designee. The facility manager may delegate authority to place a youth in restraints to a physician. Reasons for continued retention in restraints ☐ ☐ ☒ shall be reviewed and documented at a minimum of every hour. 7388 Orange PROB YLA Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 34 of 59 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 A medical opinion on the safety of placement and Does not apply. retention shall be secured as soon as possible, but no later than two hours from the time of placement. The ☐ ☐ ☒ youth shall be medically cleared for continued retention at least every three hours thereafter. A mental health consultation shall be secured as soon as Does not apply. possible, but in no case longer than four hours from the time of placement, to assess the need for mental health ☐ ☐ ☒ treatment. Continuous direct visual supervision shall be conducted Does not apply. to ensure that the restraints are properly employed, and to ensure the safety and well-being of the youth. Observations of the youth's behavior and any staff ☐ ☐ ☒ interventions shall be documented at least every 15 minutes, with actual time of the documentation recorded. In addition to the requirements above, policies and Does not apply. procedures shall address: (a) documentation of the circumstances leading to an ☐ ☐ ☒ application of restraints. (b) known medical conditions that would contraindicate Does not apply. certain restraint devices and/or techniques. ☐ ☐ ☒ (c) acceptable restraint devices. Does not apply. ☐ ☐ ☒ (d) signs or symptoms which should result in immediate Does not apply. medical/mental health referral. ☐ ☐ ☒ (e) availability of cardiopulmonary resuscitation Does not apply. equipment. ☐ ☐ ☒ (f) protective housing of restrained youth. While in Does not apply. 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. ☒ Does not apply. ☐ ☐ (h) exercising of extremities. Does not apply. ☐ ☐ ☒ 1358.5 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES FOR Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual MOVEMENT AND TRANSPORTATION WITHIN Section 3-6-002: Handcuffs, Transportation THE FACILITY. Belts, shackles and Flex cuffs The Facility Administrator, in cooperation with the Policy will need to be reviewed and updated responsible physician and behavioral/mental health as necessary. director, shall develop and implement written policies ☒ ☐ ☐ and procedures for the use of restraint devices when the purpose is for movement or transportation within the facility that shall include the following: (a) identification of acceptable restraint devices, staff approved to utilize restraint devices and the required training. (b) the circumstances leading to the application of Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual restraints must be documented. Section 3-6-002: Handcuffs, Transportation Belts, shackles and Flex cuffs ☒ ☐ ☐ In all incident reports we viewed, the circumstances leading to the application were noted in the incident report. 7388 Orange PROB YLA Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 35 of 59 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (c) an individual assessment of the need to apply Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual restraints for movement or transportation that includes Section 3-6-002: Handcuffs, Transportation consideration of less restrictive alternatives, Belts, shackles and Flex cuffs consideration of a youth’s known medical or mental health conditions, trauma informed approaches, and a Policy notes the use of mechanical restraints process for documentation and supervisor review and requires an individual assessment of the youth approval. ☐ ☒ ☐ and identifies a procedure. Operationally, this is completed for youth when they go to court. There has been no assessment for youth when they are moved from one location to another in the facility for example, after the use of force. (d) consideration of safety and security of the facility, Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual with a clearly defined expectation that restraint devices Section 3-6-002: Handcuffs, Transportation shall not be used for the purposes of discipline or ☒ ☐ ☐ Belts, shackles and Flex cuffs retaliation. (e) the use of restraints on pregnant youth is limited in Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual accordance with Penal Code Section 6030(f) and Section 3-6-002: Handcuffs, Transportation ☒ ☐ ☐ Welfare and Institutions Code Section 222. Belts, shackles and Flex cuffs 1359 SAFETY ROOM PROCEDURES The facility has no safety room. The remainder of this section is marked as N/A. (a) The facility administrator, and where applicable, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop and implement written policies and procedures governing the use of safety rooms, as described in Title 24, Part 2, Section 1230.1.13. The room shall be used to hold only those youth who present an immediate ☐ ☐ ☒ danger to themselves or others, who exhibit behavior which results in the destruction of property, or reveals the intent to cause self-inflicted physical harm. A safety room shall not be used for punishment or discipline, or as a substitute for treatment. Policies and procedures shall: (1) include provisions for administration of necessary Does not apply. nutrition and fluids, access to a toilet, and suitable ☐ ☐ ☒ clothing to provide for privacy; (2) provide for approval of the facility manager, or Does not apply. designee, before a youth is placed into a safety room; ☐ ☐ ☒ (3) provide for continuous direct visual supervision Does not apply. 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 Does not apply. facility manager, or designee, every four hours; ☐ ☐ ☒ (5) provide for immediate medical assessment, Does not apply. where appropriate, or an assessment at the next ☐ ☐ ☒ daily sick call; and, (6) provide a process for documenting the reason for Does not apply. placement, including attempts to use less restrictive means of control, and decisions to continue and end ☐ ☐ ☒ placement. 7388 Orange PROB YLA Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 36 of 59 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (b) The placement of a youth in the safety room shall be Does not apply. accomplished in accordance with the following: (1) safety room shall not be used before other less restrictive options have been attempted and ☐ ☐ ☒ exhausted, unless attempting those options poses a threat to the safety or security of any youth or staff. (2) safety room shall not be used for the purposes of Does not apply. punishment, coercion, convenience, or retaliation by ☐ ☐ ☒ staff. (3) safety room shall not be used to the extent that it Does not apply. compromises the mental and physical health of the ☐ ☐ ☒ youth. (c) A youth may be held up to four hours in the safety Does not apply. 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. Does not apply. ☐ ☐ ☒ (2) consult with mental health or medical staff, Does not apply. ☐ ☐ ☒ (3) develop an individualized plan that includes the Does not apply. 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 Does not apply. 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 Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Sections 3-7-001: Facility Searches/Area and The facility administrator shall develop and implement written policies and procedures governing the search of ☒ ☐ ☐ Room Inspection: Damage Control and 3-7- 002: Personal Searches and Control of youth, the facility, and visitors. Policies and procedures shall provide that: Contraband (a) Searches shall be conducted to ensure the safety Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual and security of the facility, public, visitors, youth, and Section 3-7-002: Personal Searches and staff. Control of Contraband ☒ ☐ ☐ Documentation provided room searches and cursory searches of youth. (b) Searches shall be conducted in a manner that Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual preserves the privacy and dignity of the person being Section 3-7-002: Personal Searches and searched and shall not be conducted for harassment or ☒ ☐ ☐ Control of Contraband as a form of discipline or punishment. (c) Strip searches and visual or physical body cavity Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual searches shall comply with Penal Code Section 4030. Section 3-7-002: Personal Searches and ☒ ☐ ☐ Control of Contraband (d) Physical body cavity searches shall only be Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual conducted by a medical professional. Section 3-7-002: Personal Searches and ☒ ☐ ☐ Control of Contraband 7388 Orange PROB YLA Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 37 of 59 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (e) Any youth held after a detention hearing shall only be Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual strip searched with prior approval of a supervisor when Section 3-7-002: Personal Searches and there is reasonable suspicion based on specific and Control of Contraband articulable facts to believe that youth is concealing ☒ ☐ ☐ contraband. The reasonable suspicion shall be Strip search documents provided for review documented. from May 2025 appeared to be appropriate based on reasonable suspicion. (f) Searches of transgender and intersex youth shall Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual comply with Section 1352.5. Section 3-7-002: Personal Searches and ☒ ☐ ☐ Control of Contraband (g) Cross-gender pat-down searches and strip searches Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual are prohibited except in exigent circumstances or when Section 3-7-002: Personal Searches and conducted by a medical professional. Such searches ☒ ☐ ☐ Control of Contraband must be justified and documented in writing. 1361 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Section 3-5-15: Resident’s Grievance The facility administrator shall develop and implement Procedure written policies and procedures whereby any youth may appeal and have resolved grievances relating to any Six grievances reviewed in the month of March condition of confinement, including but not limited to 2025. health care services, classification decisions, program ☒ ☐ ☐ participation, telephone, mail or visiting procedures, Policy and procedure will need to be updated food, clothing, bedding, mistreatment, harassment or as part of the Section 1324 review. TA has violations of the nondiscrimination policy. There shall be been provided to ensure continued no time limit on filing grievances. Policies and compliance in this area. procedures shall include provisions whereby the facility manager ensures: (a) a grievance form and instructions for registering a Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual grievance, which includes provisions for the youth to Section 3-5-15: Resident’s Grievance have free access to the form; Procedure Blank grievances were noted to be in all units. ☒ ☐ ☐ All youth interviewed were able to discuss the grievance process and are aware of how to access the grievance procedure if needed. Youth also were able to discuss the process for emergency grievances. (b) the youth shall have the option to confidentially file Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual the grievance or to deliver the form to any youth Section 3-5-15: Resident’s Grievance supervision staff working in the facility; Procedure Each unit had a confidential grievance box for confidential grievances to be filed. Supervisors check the box each shift on their rounds per ☒ ☐ ☐ facility administrators. The supervisors we spoke with confirmed this practice. TA provided regarding the processing of any grievance found to be in the box at the time of pick up and not to wait until the unit supervisor returns to address it. 7388 Orange PROB YLA Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 38 of 59 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (c) resolution of the grievance at the lowest appropriate Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual staff level; Section 3-5-15: Resident’s Grievance Procedure ☒ ☐ ☐ Youth may provide their grievance to any staff member for resolution. (d) provision for a prompt review and initial response to Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual grievances within three (3) business days, grievances Section 3-5-15: Resident’s Grievance that relate to health and safety issues must be Procedure addressed immediately; ☒ ☐ ☐ Six grievances were reviewed for 2025. Most were on one day for a specific meal and were forwarded to the Kitchen for resolution. (1) The youth may elect to be present to explain Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual his/her version of the grievance to a person not Section 3-5-15: Resident’s Grievance directly involved in the circumstances which led to the ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure grievance. (2) Provision for a staff representative approved by Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual the facility administrator to assist the youth. Section 3-5-15: Resident’s Grievance ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure (e) provision for a written response to the grievance Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual which includes the reasons for the decisions; Section 3-5-15: Resident’s Grievance Procedure The agency has a formal grievance form which includes space for the supervisor to write a ☐ ☒ ☐ response. All were noted to have supervisor responses and signatures from youth indicating their resolution. Grievances were noted to be resolved with the youth as noted by their signatures. TA provided regarding the enhancement of documentation. (f) a system which provides that any appeal of a Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual grievance shall be heard by a person not directly Section 3-5-15: Resident’s Grievance ☒ ☐ ☐ involved in the circumstances which led to the grievance; Procedure (g) resolution of the grievance must occur within ten (10) Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual business days unless circumstances dictate a longer Section 3-5-15: Resident’s Grievance time frame. The youth shall be notified of any delay; and, Procedure ☒ ☐ ☐ All grievances were found to be completed within the 10 business days. (h) the policy shall provide multiple internal and external Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual methods to report sexual abuse and sexual harassment. Section 3-5-15: Resident’s Grievance ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure Whether or not associated with a grievance, concerns of Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual parents, guardians, staff or other parties shall be Section 3-5-15: Resident’s Grievance addressed and documented in accordance with written Procedure ☒ ☐ ☐ policies and procedures within a specified timeframe. 7388 Orange PROB YLA Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 39 of 59 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1362 REPORTING OF INCIDENTS Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Section 3-15-001: Special Incident A written report of all incidents which result in physical Reports/Routing/SIR/DHO Paperwork harm, use of force, serious threat of physical harm, or death of an employee, youth or other person(s) shall be maintained. Such written record shall be prepared by the ☒ ☐ ☐ All incident reports reviewed were found to be staff and submitted to the facility manager by the end of well-written and submitted timely. Agency the shift, unless additional time is necessary and maintains all records. authorized by the facility manager or designee. 1363 USE OF REASONABLE FORCE TO COLLECT Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual DNA SPECIMENS, SAMPLES, IMPRESSIONS Section 3-6-006: DNA Collection of Custodial Youth (a) Pursuant to Penal Code Section 298.1 authorized law enforcement, custodial, or corrections personnel There have been no DNA samples obtained by including peace officers, may employ reasonable force force this cycle. to collect blood specimens, saliva samples, and thumb or palm print impressions from individuals who are required to provide such samples, specimens or ☒ ☐ ☐ impressions pursuant to Penal Code Section 296 and who refuse following written or oral request. (1) For the purpose of this section, the “use of reasonable force” shall be defined as the force that an objective, trained and competent correctional employee, faced with similar facts and circumstances, would consider necessary and reasonable to gain compliance with this section. (2) The use of reasonable force shall be preceded by Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual efforts to secure voluntary compliance. Efforts to Section 3-6-006: DNA Collection of Custodial secure voluntary compliance shall be documented Youth and include an advisement of the legal obligation to ☒ ☐ ☐ provide the requisite specimen, sample or impression and the consequences of refusal. (b) The force shall not be used without the prior written Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual authorization of the supervising officer on duty. The Section 3-6-006: DNA Collection of Custodial authorization shall include information that reflects the Youth ☒ ☐ ☐ fact that the offender was asked to provide the requisite specimen, sample, or impression and refused. (1) If the use of reasonable force includes a cell Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual extraction, the extraction shall be videotaped. Video Section 3-6-006: DNA Collection of Custodial shall be directed at the cell extraction event. The Youth videotape shall be retained by the agency for the length of time required by statute. Notwithstanding ☒ ☐ ☐ the use of the video as evidence in a court proceeding, the tape shall be retained administratively. 7388 Orange PROB YLA Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 40 of 59 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1370 EDUCATION PROGRAM Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Section 3-4-007: Administration and Operation (a) School Programs of Schol Education Programs Within Facilities The County Board of Education shall provide for the administration and operation of juvenile court schools in The Orange County Department of Education conjunction with the Chief Probation Officer, or designee (OCDE) collaborates closely with the OC pursuant to applicable State laws. The school and facility Probation Department to support student administrators shall develop and implement written policy success and community safety. This and procedures to ensure communication and partnership includes participation in School coordination between educators and probation staff. Site Council, MCT (Multi-Disciplinary Case Culturally responsive and trauma-informed approaches Team) Meetings, and bi-monthly meetings should be applied when providing instruction. Education involving facilities and probation management. staff should collaborate with the facility administrator to These regular interactions facilitate use technology to facilitate learning and ensure safe coordinated efforts to address student needs, technology practices. The facility administrator shall improve school safety, and ensure effective request an annual review of each required element of the ☒ ☐ ☐ resource allocation. program by the Superintendent of Schools, and a report or review checklist on compliance, deficiencies, and Educational partners and Probation Staff corrective action needed to achieve compliance with this expressed positive sentiments regarding the section. Such a review, when conducted, cannot be relationships established between probation delegated to the principal or any other staff of any juvenile officers and facility educators. This court school site. The Superintendent of Schools shall collaboration proves advantageous for the conduct this review in conjunction with a qualified outside youth, as they present themselves as a agency or individual. Upon receipt of the review, the cohesive team. facility administrator or designee shall review each item with the Superintendent of Schools and shall take The OCDE and the OC Probation Department whatever corrective action is necessary to address each have established an MOU to deliver deficiency and to fully protect the educational interests of educational services to students residing at all youth in the facility. the facility. (b) Required Elements Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual The facility school program shall comply with the State Section 3-4-007: Administration and Operation Education Code and County Board of Education policies, of Schol Education Programs Within Facilities all applicable federal education statutes and regulations and provide for an annual evaluation of the educational A six-year WASC accreditation was granted program offerings. As stated in the 2009 California in Spring of 2023. Standards for the Teaching Profession, teachers shall ☒ ☐ ☐ establish and maintain learning environments that are physically, emotionally, and intellectually safe. Youth shall be provided a rigorous, quality educational program that responds to the different learning styles and abilities of students and prepares them for high school graduation, career entry, and post-secondary education. All youth shall be treated equally, and the education Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual program shall be free from discriminatory action. Staff Section 3-4-007: Administration and Operation shall refer to transgender, intersex and gender- ☒ ☐ ☐ of Schol Education Programs Within Facilities nonconforming youth by their preferred name and gender. (1) The course of study shall comply with the State Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Education Code and include, but not be limited to, Section 3-4-007: Administration and Operation courses required for high school graduation. of Schol Education Programs Within Facilities OCDE provides 270 minutes of instruction ☒ ☐ ☐ daily. Students are enrolled in six periods of instruction daily. Students have the ability to enroll in CTE courses and College Level Examination Program (CLEP) courses as well as college courses. 7388 Orange PROB YLA Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 41 of 59 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (2) Information and preparation for the High School Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Equivalency Test as approved by the California Section 3-4-007: Administration and Operation Department of Education shall be made available to of Schol Education Programs Within Facilities eligible youth. ☒ ☐ ☐ The HiSET, which is the approved assessment for a high school equivalency diploma. (3) Youth shall be informed of post-secondary Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual education and vocational opportunities. Section 3-4-007: Administration and Operation of Schol Education Programs Within Facilities ☒ ☐ ☐ The school counselor, in collaboration with the transition team from OCDE, offers post- secondary options to students in the preliminary education plan. (4) Administration of the High School Equivalency Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Tests as approved by the California Department of Section 3-4-007: Administration and Operation Education, shall be made available when possible. of Schol Education Programs Within Facilities ☒ ☐ ☐ The OCDE has a Testing Specialist position to support high school equivalency test administration of the HiSET to qualified students. (5) Supplemental instruction shall be afforded to youth Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual who do not demonstrate sufficient progress towards Section 3-4-007: Administration and Operation grade level standards. of Schol Education Programs Within Facilities OCDE provides supplemental instruction by employing support staff to meet the needs of ☒ ☐ ☐ all students. This includes Title 1 para- educators, general education para- educators, English Language Development Assistants, Special Education paraprofessionals, and tutors. (6) The minimum school day shall be consistent with Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual State Education Code Requirements for juvenile court Section 3-4-007: Administration and Operation schools. The facility administrator, in conjunction with of Schol Education Programs Within Facilities education staff, must ensure that operational procedures do not interfere with the time afforded for Students attend school for 270 minutes of ☒ ☐ ☐ the minimum instructional day. Absences, time out of instruction each day. The day is divided into class or educational instruction, both excused and six periods of 45 minutes each. Additionally, a unexcused, shall be documented. dedicated 45-minute ELD intervention period is incorporated into the schedule. (7) Education shall be provided to all youth regardless Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual of classification, housing, security status, disciplinary Section 3-4-007: Administration and Operation or separation status, including room confinement, of Schol Education Programs Within Facilities except when providing education poses an immediate threat to the safety of self or others. Education ☒ ☐ ☐ OCDE assigns a full-time instructor and includes, but is not limited to, related services as support staff to provide educational provided in a youth’s Section 504 Plan or instruction to students confined to their living Individualized Education Program (IEP). units. 7388 Orange PROB YLA Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 42 of 59 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (c) School Discipline Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (1) Positive behavior management will be Section 3-4-007: Administration and Operation implemented to reduce the need for disciplinary action of Schol Education Programs Within Facilities in the school setting and be integrated into the facility's overall behavioral management plan and security OCE utilizes PBIS which stands for Positive system. Behavioral interventions and Supports. This framework aims to improve student behavior and academic outcomes by fostering a ☒ ☐ ☐ positive, supportive learning environment. It is an approach that emphasizes teaching and reinforcing appropriate behaviors instead of relying solely on punishment. Additionally, student expectations and learning outcomes are posted in classrooms to promote clarity and consistency. (2) School staff shall be advised of administrative Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual decisions made by probation staff that may affect the Section 3-4-007: Administration and Operation educational programming of students. of Schol Education Programs Within Facilities Staff meetings are scheduled monthly. ☒ ☐ ☐ Probation staff are also invited to participate to support collaboration on probation decisions that may impact the school program. (3) Except as otherwise provided by the State Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Education Code, expulsion/suspension from school Section 3-4-007: Administration and Operation shall be imposed only when other means of correction of Schol Education Programs Within Facilities fails to bring about proper conduct. School staff shall follow the appropriate due process safeguards as set OCDE does not use expulsion as a forth in the State Education Code including the rights disciplinary measure. Instead, alternative of students with special needs. School staff shall methods of correction are implemented in lieu ☒ ☐ ☐ document the other means of correction used prior to of suspensions. Students requiring additional imposing expulsion/ suspension if an support are provided with individualized expulsion/suspension is ultimately imposed. counseling, guidance through re-direction, and the opportunity to take breaks when necessary to ensure their well-being and success. (4) The facility administrator, in conjunction with Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual education staff will develop policies and procedures Section 3-4-007: Administration and Operation that address the rights of any student who has ☒ ☐ ☐ of Schol Education Programs Within Facilities continuing difficulty completing a school day. (d) Provisions for Special Populations Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (1) State and federal laws and regulations shall be Section 3-4-007: Administration and Operation observed for all individuals with disabilities or of Schol Education Programs Within Facilities suspected disabilities. This includes but is not limited to child find, assessment, continuum of alternative As a part of the MTSS process and Child Find placements, manifestation determination reviews, and (IDEA), Student Intervention Teams (SIT) are implementation of Section 504 Plans and established to support student needs. These ☒ ☐ ☐ Individualized Education Programs. teams may initiate initial assessments and develop a 504 plan or an IEP for the student. Students IEP and 504 plans are reviewed regularly in accordance with federal guidelines to ensure ongoing support and effectiveness. 7388 Orange PROB YLA Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 43 of 59 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (2) Youth identified as English Learners (EL) shall be Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual afforded an educational program that addresses their Section 3-4-007: Administration and Operation language needs pursuant to all applicable state and of Schol Education Programs Within Facilities federal laws and regulations governing programs for ☒ ☐ ☐ EL students. OCDE allocated a 45-minute period within their school day for designated English Language Development (ELD) instruction. (e) Educational Screening and Admission Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (1) Youth shall be interviewed after admittance and a Section 3-4-007: Administration and Operation record maintained that documents a youth's of Schol Education Programs Within Facilities educational history, including but not limited to: ☒ ☐ ☐ Students are interviewed during intake and participate in an orientation process. (A) School progress/school history; Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Section 3-4-007: Administration and Operation of Schol Education Programs Within Facilities ☒ ☐ ☐ Attendance and Records Technicians (ART) review student histories and handle transcript requests. (B) Home Language Survey and the results of the Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual State Test used for English language proficiency; Section 3-4-007: Administration and Operation of Schol Education Programs Within Facilities ☒ ☐ ☐ Student records are received through SEIS, AERIES, and CalPAds systems. (C) Needs and services of special populations as Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual defined by the State Education Code, including but Section 3-4-007: Administration and Operation not limited to, students with special needs. of Schol Education Programs Within Facilities ☒ ☐ ☐ Special Education staff identify students with special needs and conduct assessment reviews to determine appropriate placement within the school program. (D) Discipline problems. Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Section 3-4-007: Administration and Operation of Schol Education Programs Within Facilities ☒ ☐ ☐ The school employs the MTSS process to identify students who may require additional support to successfully complete their school day. (2) Youth will be immediately enrolled in school. Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Educational staff shall conduct an assessment to Section 3-4-007: Administration and Operation determine the youth's general academic functioning of Schol Education Programs Within Facilities levels to enable placement in core curriculum courses. ☒ ☐ ☐ Students are enrolled within 24 hours whenever possible to ensure timely access to educational services. 7388 Orange PROB YLA Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 44 of 59 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (3) After admission to the facility, a preliminary Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual education plan shall be developed for each youth Section 3-4-007: Administration and Operation within five school days. of Schol Education Programs Within Facilities ☒ ☐ ☐ The School Counselor develops a Preliminary Education Plan for each student, based on interviews and transcript evaluations. (4) Upon enrollment, education staff shall comply with Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual the State Education Code and request the youth's Section 3-4-007: Administration and Operation records from his/her prior school(s), including, but not of Schol Education Programs Within Facilities limited to, transcripts, Individual Education Program (IEP), 504 Plan, state language assessment scores, OCDE staff utilize CAIPAds, SEIS, and immunization records, exit grades, and partial credits. AERIES to review and verify student records. ☒ ☐ ☐ Upon receipt of the transcripts, the youth's educational Additionally, students are informed about plan shall be reviewed with the youth and modified as their credits needed to graduate and their needed. Youth should be informed of the credits they eligibility for AB 216. need to graduate. (f) Educational Reporting Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (1) The complete facility educational record of the Section 3-4-007: Administration and Operation youth shall be forwarded to the next educational of Schol Education Programs Within Facilities placement in accordance with the State Education Code. OCDE staff, such as Senior Transition ☒ ☐ ☐ Specialists and Attendance and Records Technicians, transmit students' records through SEIS, AERIES, and CalPAds within 24 hours of release or upon request. (2) The County Superintendent of Schools shall Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual provide appropriate credit (full or partial) for course Section 3-4-007: Administration and Operation work completed while in juvenile court school in of Schol Education Programs Within Facilities accordance with the State Education Code. ☒ ☐ ☐ All student work is graded to determine transferable credit. These credits can reflect a fully completed course or partial credit for coursework that has been completed. (g) Transition and Re-Entry Planning Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (1) The Superintendent of Schools and the Chief Section 3-4-007: Administration and Operation Probation Officer or designee, shall develop policies of Schol Education Programs Within Facilities and procedures to meet the transition needs of youth, including the development of an education transition The OCDE Senior Transition Specialists, in plan, in accordance with the State Education Code collaboration with the OC Probation ☒ ☐ ☐ and in alignment with Title 15, Minimum Standards for department, works together to facilitate Juvenile Facilities, Section 1355. students' transition back into the community. A comprehensive plan is developed to ensure that all students have a coordinated joint transition plan. 7388 Orange PROB YLA Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 45 of 59 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (h) Post-Secondary Education Opportunities Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (1) The school and facility administrator should, Section 3-4-007: Administration and Operation whenever possible, collaborate with local post- of Schol Education Programs Within Facilities secondary education providers to facilitate access to educational and vocational opportunities for youth that Students have the opportunity to earn college considers the use of technology to implement these credits through Santiago Canyon Community programs. College on site. Students can also earn ☒ ☐ ☐ college credit by completing a Modem States course and taking the CLEP exam at Otto A. Fischer School, as they are a designated CLEP testing center. Additionally, students can participate in Career Technical Education (CTE) programs to earn additional credits. 1371 PROGRAMS, RECREATION, AND EXERCISE. Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Section 3-8-001: Program Description The facility administrator shall develop and implement written policies and procedures for programs, recreation, Comprehensive academic and Special and exercise for all youth. The intent is to minimize the Education services are provided by the Otto a. amount of time youth are in their rooms or their bed area. Fischer School operated by Orange County Office of Education. Medical Care is provided by the Orange County Health Care Agency (HCA). Mental Health Care is provided by HCA Clinical Evaluation and Guidance Unit (CEGU). Together, the facility provides a wide range of programming opportunities for the young people in the facility as follows: • Effective Practices in Community Supervision (EPICS) • Decision Points ☒ ☐ ☐ • Students Transitioning in Education and Parent-Education Program (STEPP) • Career Technical Education (CTE) • Just Beginning • Alcoholics Anonymous/Narcotics Anonymous • Contempo Dance • Ready Set OC- Education and Employment Services • Project Kinship Re-Entry Group • Planned Parenthood • Culinary Program • Anger Management • Self-Care • Teatime in the Meantime • YLA Horticulture We found that youth are consistently provided with outdoor exercise and daily outdoor activity. While on site, we viewed youth participating in a modified team sport in the 7388 Orange PROB YLA Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 46 of 59 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 attached recreation space. Youth were enjoying themselves and their time outdoors. Youth we interviewed stated they go to “rec” which is exercise, daily, sometimes more than once if time allows. Recreational time was also reviewed to ensure compliance with regulation. Youth spend their free time watching TV, listening to music, playing games or, if elevated to high phase, can play video games. Programs, Recreation, and Exercise were reviewed in July 2025 and were found to be relevant to the youth’s needs. Juvenile facilities shall provide the opportunity for Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual programs, recreation, and exercise a minimum of three Section 3-8-001: Program Description hours a day during the week and five hours a day each And Section 3-8-007: Recreation/Exercise Saturday, Sunday or other non-school days, of which Program one hour shall be an outdoor activity, weather permitting. Documentation was reviewed in the electronic ☒ ☐ ☐ records and we found that the youth were receiving their required programs, recreation, and exercise. TA was provided to include the type of activity or the name of the program for tracking purposes. A youth’s participation in programs, recreation, and Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual exercise may be suspended only upon a written finding Section 3-8-001: Program Description by the administrator/manager or designee that a youth And Section 3-8-007: Recreation/Exercise represents a threat to the safety and security of the Program ☒ ☐ ☐ facility. We found no documentation regarding suspended programming. Such program, recreation, and exercise schedule shall Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual be posted in the living units. Section 3-8-001: Program Description And Section 3-8-007: Recreation/Exercise Program ☒ ☐ ☐ Program calendars were in the units and noted as we walked through. There will be a written annual review of the programs, Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual recreation, and exercise by the responsible agency to Section 3-8-001: Program Description ensure content offered is current, consistent, and And Section 3-8-007: Recreation/Exercise relevant to the population. Program ☒ ☐ ☐ An annual written review of the programs, recreation, and exercise was provided for our review. 7388 Orange PROB YLA Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 47 of 59 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (a) Programs. All youth shall be provided with the Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual opportunity for at least one hour of daily programming to Section 3-8-001: Program Description include, but not be limited to, trauma focused, cognitive, evidence-based, best practice interventions that are Documentation was provided of facility culturally relevant and linguistically appropriate, or pro- calendars and documentation of case social interventions and activities designed to reduce management entries for the month of May recidivism. These programs should be based on the 2025. Random dates were selected and an youth’s individual needs as required by Sections 1355 additional review of electronic records for and 1356. Such programs may be provided under the dates in June 2025 were also completed. direction of the Chief Probation Officer or the County Office of Education and can be administered by county We noted youth are being provided with the partners such as mental health agencies, community opportunity for programming daily. Technical based organizations, faith-based organizations or Assistance has been provided for staff to Probation staff. consistently ensure documentation includes Programs may include but are not limited to: the type of program to ensure relevance and (1) Cognitive Behavior Interventions; compliance with regulation. We found (2) Management of Stress and Trauma; consistency to be lacking but overall ☒ ☐ ☐ (3) Anger Management; compliant. This will be something we will look (4) Conflict Resolution; for in a future targeted inspection to ensure (5) Juvenile Justice System; ongoing compliance. (6) Trauma-related interventions; (7) Victim Awareness; (8) Self-Improvement; (9) Parenting Skills and support; (10) Tolerance and Diversity; (11) Healing Informed Approaches; (12) Interventions by Credible Messengers; (13) Gender Specific Programming; (14) Art, creative writing, or self-expression; (15) CPR and First Aid training; (16) Restorative Justice or Civic Engagement; (17) Career and leadership opportunities; and, (18) Other topics suitable to the youth population. (b) Recreation. All youth shall be provided the opportunity Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual for at least one hour of daily access to unscheduled Section 3-8-007: Recreation/Exercise activities such as leisure reading, letter writing, and Program entertainment. Activities shall be supervised and include orientation and may include coaching of youth. Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Section 3-8-001: Program Description A review of electronic records was completed for random dates in May and June 2025. Youth are being provided with the opportunity for ☒ ☐ ☐ recreational activities daily. During our tour of the facility, we noted youth were engaged in various activities by unit, such as watching movies, watching tv or sports, using the telephone, writing letters, and playing cards. Technical assistance was provided to enhance access to additional activities as able. Interviews with youth confirmed the availability of free time daily. 7388 Orange PROB YLA Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 48 of 59 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (c) Exercise. All youth shall be provided with the Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual opportunity for at least one hour of large muscle activity Section 3-8-007: Recreation/Exercise each day. Program Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Section 3-8-001: Program Description ☒ ☐ ☐ A review of electronic records was completed for random dates in May and June 2025. Youth are being provided with the opportunity for large muscle exercise daily. The administrator/manager may suspend, for a period not Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual to exceed 24 hours, access to recreation and programs. Section 3-8-007: Recreation/Exercise The administrator/manager shall document the reasons Program why suspension of recreation and programs occurs. ☒ ☐ ☐ Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Section 3-8-001: Program Description 1372 RELIGIOUS PROGRAM Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Section 3-8-011: Meeting the Religious and The facility administrator shall provide access to religious Spiritual Needs of Youth 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: Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Section 3-8-011: Meeting the Religious and Spiritual Needs of Youth Youth are offered the opportunity to attend (a) opportunity for religious services and practices; ☒ ☐ ☐ either Catholic or Protestant services weekly. In addition, youth may attend bible study during the week as offered. Youth provide their preference of religious service and may change it throughout their stay as they wish. Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Section 3-8-011: Meeting the Religious and Spiritual Needs of Youth (b) availability of clergy; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ Youth may request for their own clergy or may request to see facility clergy. Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Section 3-8-011: Meeting the Religious and Spiritual Needs of Youth (c) availability of religious diets. ☒ ☐ ☐ Religious diets are accommodated as requested. 7388 Orange PROB YLA Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 49 of 59 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1373 WORK PROGRAM Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Section 3-8-015: Work Crews-Juvenile Hall The facility administrator shall develop policies and procedures regarding the fair and consistent assignment Work crews at YLA are designed to provide a of youth to work programs. Work assigned to a youth shall meaningful, constructive, and vocational be meaningful, constructive and related to vocational ☒ ☐ ☐ opportunity. Staff teach the youth technical training or increasing a youth's sense of responsibility. skills and life skills as they participate in Work programs shall not be imposed as a disciplinary various crews around the facility. At the time of measure inspection, only the unit work crews were active. 1374 VISITING Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Section 3-8-012: Visiting/Video Conferencing The facility administrator shall develop and implement written policies and procedures for visiting, that include Visiting is offered on Saturday. provisions for special visits. Youth shall be allowed to Documentation of visitors is tracked in the receive visits by parents, guardians or persons standing facility case management system (ICMS). in loco parentis, and children of youth. Other family Immediate family members are welcome to members, such as grandparents and siblings, and visit either during regular visits or for a special supportive adults, may be allowed to visit with the ☒ ☐ ☐ visit as appropriate. We noted several other approval of the facility administrator or designee, and in family members being authorized to visit. conjunction with the youth’s case plan or in the best interest of the youth. Youth with children can make arrangements to receive visits. Youth also participate in the Just Beginnings program. This program also provides parenting education to the young men as they visit with their child. All visits shall occur at reasonable times, subject only to Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual the limitations necessary to maintain order and security. Section 3-8-012: Visiting/Video Conferencing Visitation shall not be denied solely based on the visitor’s criminal history. The staff shall determine in each case, Youth may make requests for other supportive whether the visitor’s criminal history represents a risk to adults in their lives to visit. Supportive adults the safety of youth or staff in the facility. Any denial of ☒ ☐ ☐ are welcome to visit and are screened visitation or limitation on visitations shall be accordingly. If a visitor is denied, this communicated to the youth, person denied and facility information is communicated to the youth and administrator. the visitor. The information is also documented. Opportunity for visitation shall be a minimum of two hours Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual per week. Visits may be supervised, but conversations Section 3-8-012: Visiting/Video Conferencing shall not be monitored unless there is a security or safety ☒ ☐ ☐ need. Weekly visits provided the regulatory requirement of two hours. Provisions for special visits, in addition to the two-hour Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual minimum and/or outside of the regular visiting hours, shall Section 3-8-012: Visiting/Video Conferencing be accommodated as necessary and within the discretion of the facility administrator or designee. Family therapy Special visits may be approved upon request. and professional visits shall be accommodated outside ☒ ☐ ☐ These requests are approved by a unit the provisions of this regulation. Facilities may provide supervisor. visitation opportunities outside of normal visiting hours to accommodate special visits. The facility may provide access to technology as an Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual alternative, but not as a replacement, to in-person visiting. Section 3-8-012: Visiting/Video Conferencing ☒ ☐ ☐ We noted Facetime calls were being completed while we were on site, visiting the facility. 7388 Orange PROB YLA Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 50 of 59 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1375 CORRESPONDENCE Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Section 3-9-001: Youths’ Mail and 3-9-004: The facility administrator shall develop and implement Monitored Mail and Monitored Telephone written policies and procedures for correspondence which provide that: ☒ ☐ ☐ Through youth interviews, it appears youth (a) there is no limitation on the volume of mail that youth have access to letter writing materials daily at may send or receive; free time. Youth also receive their mail as it comes in. (b) youth may send two letters per week postage free; Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Section 3-9-001: Youths’ Mail and 3-9-004: ☒ ☐ ☐ Monitored Mail and Monitored Telephone (c) youth may correspond confidentially with state and Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual federal courts, any member of the State Bar or holder of Section 3-9-001: Youths’ Mail and 3-9-004: public office, and the Board; however, authorized facility Monitored Mail and Monitored Telephone ☒ ☐ ☐ 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 Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual in (c), may be read by staff only when there is reasonable Section 3-9-001: Youths’ Mail and 3-9-004: cause to believe facility safety and security, public safety, ☒ ☐ ☐ Monitored Mail and Monitored Telephone or youth safety is jeopardized. 1376 TELEPHONE ACCESS Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Section 3-9-003: Youths’ Use of Telephones in The administrator of each juvenile facility shall develop Facilities and 3-9-004: Monitored Mail and and implement written policies and procedures to provide Monitored Telephone youth with access to telephone communications. ☒ ☐ ☐ Youth interviewed verified they have the opportunity to make phone calls daily, generally, during free time. 1377 ACCESS TO LEGAL SERVICES Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Section 3-9-005: Attorney Contact with The facility administrator shall develop written procedures Incarcerated Youth to ensure the right of youth to have access to the courts ☒ ☐ ☐ and legal services. Such access shall include: Youth can contact their attorneys upon (a) access, upon request by the youth, to licensed request. attorneys and their authorized representatives; (b) provision for confidential consultation with attorneys; Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual and, Section 3-9-005: Attorney Contact with Incarcerated Youth ☒ ☐ ☐ The facility has multiple private conference rooms for private conversations. (c) unlimited postage free, legal correspondence and Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual cost-free telephone access as appropriate. Section 3-9-005: Attorney Contact with Incarcerated Youth ☒ ☐ ☐ Letter writing is generally completed during free time daily. Youth may write to whomever they wish during this time. Mail written to an attorney is considered confidential. 7388 Orange PROB YLA Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 51 of 59 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1390 DISCIPLINE Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual 3- 10-001: Disciplinary Due Process and Orange The facility administrator shall develop and implement County Juvenile Facilities Manual 3-10-02: written policies and procedures for the discipline of youth Behavior Management that shall promote acceptable behavior; including the use of positive behavior interventions and supports. Discipline shall be imposed at the least restrictive level which The facility’s disciplinary policy does not promotes the desired behavior and shall not include provide clear or consistent guidance on how corporal punishment, group punishment, physical or the “restrictive status” is to be implemented. psychological degradation. The practice is carried out differently Deprivation of the following is not permitted: dependent on the facility leading to inconsistent application and potential inequities for youth. Without standardized procedures, staff rely on subjective judgment, which increases the risk of noncompliance with regulatory requirements and undermines the fairness of the discipline process. Additionally, the Phase information in policy is specific only to the juvenile hall and does not include either YLA or YGC and there is no direction or guidance regarding the ☐ ☒ ☐ assignment of points beyond Section 3-15- 011, which only addresses the Youth Guidance Center. Effective discipline requires structured policies and procedures that promote acceptable behavior and incorporate positive interventions and supports. When discipline is implemented without clear guidance, such as the inconsistent use of restrictive status or the lack of direction in the phase and point system, other regulatory requirements may be negatively impacted. Corrective action is therefore required through revisions to the facility’s broader discipline policy and procedures to ensure overall compliance. These revisions should include standardizing a grading and point process and providing youth with written documentation that acknowledges their behavior, positive and negative, and their progress within the unit Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (a) bed and bedding; ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 3-10-001: Disciplinary Due Process (b) daily shower, access to drinking fountain, toilet and Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual personal hygiene items, and clean clothing; ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 3-10-001: Disciplinary Due Process Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (c) full nutrition; ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 3-10-001: Disciplinary Due Process Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (d) contact with parent or attorney; ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 3-10-001: Disciplinary Due Process Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (e) exercise; ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 3-10-001: Disciplinary Due Process Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (f) medical services and counseling; ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 3-10-001: Disciplinary Due Process 7388 Orange PROB YLA Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 52 of 59 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (g) religious services; ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 3-10-001: Disciplinary Due Process Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (h) clean and sanitary living conditions; ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 3-10-001: Disciplinary Due Process Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (i) the right to send and receive mail; ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 3-10-001: Disciplinary Due Process Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (j) education; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 3-10-001: Disciplinary Due Process Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (k) rehabilitative programming. ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 3-10-001: Disciplinary Due Process The facility administrator shall establish rules of conduct Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual and disciplinary penalties to guide the conduct of youth. Section 3-10-001: Disciplinary Due Process Such rules and penalties shall include both major violations and minor violations, be stated simply and affirmatively, and be made available to all youth. Provision ☒ ☐ ☐ shall be made to provide accessible information to youth with disabilities, limited English proficiency, or limited literacy. 1391 DISCIPLINE PROCESS Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Section 3-10-001: Disciplinary Due Process The facility administrator shall develop and implement written policies and procedures for the administration of ☒ ☐ ☐ Documentation was provided as well as discipline which shall include, but not be limited to: additional documents were reviewed online. (a) designation of personnel authorized to impose discipline for violation of rules; (b) prohibiting discipline to be delegated to any youth; Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 3-10-001: Disciplinary Due Process (c) definition of major and minor rule violations and their Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual consequences, and due process requirements; Section 3-10-002 Behavior Management Minor, intermediate, and major rule violations are listed in Behavior management procedures. If a youth disagrees with a sanction or consequence, the youth may file a grievance. Policy also states that due process will be provided for “any sanction that requires a youth to be separated from group activities for more than 15 minutes or when a sanction is imposed for misbehavior”. This appears to be inconsistent. ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy should be reviewed and updated to ensure practice is consistent with current regulations and that procedures are documented in the manner in which the process occurs at the facility level. Documentation provided showed that the majority of young people do not request a hearing but accept their discipline as assigned. TA provided to ensure timely imposition of documentation. (d) trauma-informed approaches and positive behavior Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual 3- interventions; ☒ ☐ ☐ 10-001: Disciplinary Due Process 7388 Orange PROB YLA Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 53 of 59 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (e) minor rule violations may be handled informally by Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual 3- counseling, advising the youth of expected conduct 10-001: Disciplinary Due Process and Section imposing a minor consequence. Discipline shall be 3-10-002: Behavior Management accompanied by written documentation and a policy of review and appeal to a supervisor; and, Youth may file a grievance for any sanction ☒ ☐ ☐ received. This is a matrix of rule violations and proposed sanctions for each facility. (f) major rule violations and the discipline process shall Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual 3- be documented and require the following: 10-001: Disciplinary Due Process and Section (1) written notice of violation prior to a hearing; 3-10-002: Behavior Management ☒ ☐ ☐ We found that none of the youth for which we reviewed documentation requested a hearing. We discussed this with a facility supervisor who confirmed the process. (2) accommodations provided to youth with Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual disabilities, limited literacy, and English language Section 3-10-001: Disciplinary Due Process ☒ ☐ ☐ learners; Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Section 3-10-001: Disciplinary Due Process (3) hearing by a person who is not a party to the incident; ☒ ☐ ☐ Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Section 3-10-002 Behavior Management Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Section 3-10-001: Disciplinary Due Process (4) opportunity for the youth to be heard, present evidence and testimony; ☒ ☐ ☐ Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Section 3-10-002 Behavior Management (5) provision for youth to be assisted by staff in the Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual hearing process; ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 3-10-001: Disciplinary Due Process Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (6) provision for administrative review. ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 3-10-001: Disciplinary Due Process (g) violations that result in a removal from camp or Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual commitment program, but not a return to court, will follow Section 3-10-001: Disciplinary Due Process ☒ ☐ ☐ the due process provisions in subsection (e) above. 1410 MANAGEMENT OF COMMUNICABLE Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual DISEASES. Section 3-3-009: Management of Communicable Diseases The health administrator/responsible physician, in cooperation with the facility administrator and the local Orange County Health Care Agency- health officer, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ Correctional Health Services is responsible for procedures to address the identification, treatment, all medical care for all youth. All youth are control and follow-up management of communicable screened upon entry and while in detention. diseases. The policies and procedures shall address, but not be limited to: Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (a) Intake health screening procedures; Section 3-3-009: Management of ☒ ☐ ☐ Communicable Diseases Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (b) Identification of relevant symptoms; Section 3-3-009: Management of ☒ ☐ ☐ Communicable Diseases 7388 Orange PROB YLA Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 54 of 59 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (c) Referral for medical evaluation; Section 3-3-009: Management of ☒ ☐ ☐ Communicable Diseases Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (d) Treatment responsibilities during detention; Section 3-3-009: Management of ☒ ☐ ☐ Communicable Diseases Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (e) Coordination with public and private community- Section 3-3-009: Management of based resources for follow-up treatment; ☒ ☐ ☐ Communicable Diseases Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (f) Applicable reporting requirements; and, Section 3-3-009: Management of ☒ ☐ ☐ Communicable Diseases Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (g) Strategies for handling disease outbreaks. Section 3-3-009: Management of ☒ ☐ ☐ Communicable Diseases The policies and procedures shall be updated as Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual necessary to reflect communicable disease priorities Section 3-3-009: Management of identified by the local health officer and currently ☒ ☐ ☐ Communicable Diseases recommended public health interventions. 1433 REQUESTS FOR HEALTH CARE SERVICES Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Section 3-12-001: HealthCare Procedures for The health administrator, in cooperation with the facility Probation Staff administrator, shall develop policy and procedures to establish a daily routine for youth to convey requests for ☒ ☐ ☐ Medical is available 24/7 due to location and emergency and non-emergency medical, dental and the facility being on the grounds of the Juvenile behavioral/mental health care services. Hall. Youth may submit sick call slips or staff can contact medical for care as necessary. 1480 STANDARD FACILTY CLOTHING ISSUE Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Section 3-14-001: Clothing Issue and Laundry The youth’s personal clothing, undergarments and Procedures footwear may be substituted for the institutional clothing and footwear specified in this regulation. The facility has Youth interviewed all confirmed they have the the primary responsibility to provide clothing and clothing items they need. We viewed youth footwear. Clothing provisions shall ensure that: while on site and all youth’s clothing looked to be appropriately sized and in good repair. We ☒ ☐ ☐ noted multiple youth coming and going from the facility on out-of-building excursions with staff and each youth was well-groomed and looked great. All youth interviewed confirmed they receive their own underwear back from the laundry each time. (a) Clothing is clean, reasonably fitted, durable, easily Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual laundered, in good repair, and free of holes and tears. Section 3-14-001: Clothing Issue and Laundry ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedures (b) The standard issue of climatically suitable clothing Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual for youth shall consist of but not be limited to: Section 3-14-001: Clothing Issue and Laundry ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) Socks and serviceable footwear; Procedures Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (2) Outer garments; Section 3-14-001: Clothing Issue and Laundry ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedures 7388 Orange PROB YLA Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 55 of 59 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (3) New non-disposable underwear which shall Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual remain with the youth throughout their stay, and; Section 3-14-001: Clothing Issue and Laundry ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedures (4) Undergarments, that are freshly laundered and Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual free of stains, including tee shirts and bras. Section 3-14-001: Clothing Issue and Laundry ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedures (c) Clothing is laundered at the temperature required by Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual local ordinances for the commercial laundries and dried Section 3-14-001: Clothing Issue and Laundry completely in a mechanical dryer or other laundry ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedures method approved by the local health officer. (d) Suitable clothing is issued to pregnant youth. Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Section 3-14-001: Clothing Issue and Laundry ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedures 1482 CLOTHING EXCHANGE Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Section 3-14-001: Clothing Issue and Laundry The facility administrator shall develop and implement Procedures written policies and site-specific procedures for the cleaning and scheduled exchange of clothing. Unless All youth we spoke with stated they can work, climatic conditions, or illness necessitates more ☒ ☐ ☐ exchange clothing as needed. While there is a frequent exchange, outer garments, except for footwear, schedule, it is not strict and they can always shall be exchanged at least once each week. Tee shirts, get what they need. bras, and underwear shall be exchanged daily; youth shall receive their own underwear back at exchange. 1484 CONTROL OF VERMIN IN YOUTH’S Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual PERSONAL CLOTHING Section 3-14-001: Clothing Issue and Laundry Procedures There shall be written policies and site-specific procedures developed and implemented by the facility administrator to control the contamination and/or spread ☒ ☐ ☐ of vermin and ecto-parasites in all youth’s personal clothing. Infested clothing shall be cleaned or stored in a closed container so as to eradicate or stop the spread of the vermin. 1485 ISSUE OF PERSONAL CARE ITEMS Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Section 3-14-003: Personal Hygiene There shall be written policies and site-specific Guidelines procedures developed and implemented by the facility administrator for the availability of personal hygiene All youth are provided with all hygiene items by items. Each female youth shall be provided with sanitary ☒ ☐ ☐ the unit staff upon arrival as required. napkins, panty liners and tampons as requested. Each youth to be held over 24 hours shall be provided Parents can also purchase items for their child with the following personal care items; during visiting. Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (a) Toothbrush; Section 3-14-003: Personal Hygiene ☒ ☐ ☐ Guidelines Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (b) Toothpaste; Section 3-14-003: Personal Hygiene ☒ ☐ ☐ Guidelines Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (c) Soap; Section 3-14-003: Personal Hygiene ☒ ☐ ☐ Guidelines Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (d) Comb; Section 3-14-003: Personal Hygiene ☒ ☐ ☐ Guidelines 7388 Orange PROB YLA Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 56 of 59 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (e) Shaving implements; Section 3-14-003: Personal Hygiene ☒ ☐ ☐ Guidelines Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (f) Deodorant; Section 3-14-003: Personal Hygiene ☒ ☐ ☐ Guidelines Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (g) Lotion; Section 3-14-003: Personal Hygiene ☒ ☐ ☐ Guidelines Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (h) Shampoo; and, Section 3-14-003: Personal Hygiene ☒ ☐ ☐ Guidelines Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (i) Post-shower conditioning hair products. Section 3-14-003: Personal Hygiene ☒ ☐ ☐ Guidelines Youth shall not be required to share any personal care Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual items listed in items (a) through (d). Liquid soap provided Section 3-14-003: Personal Hygiene through a common dispenser is permitted. Youth shall Guidelines 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. 1486 PERSONAL HYGIENE Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Section 3-14-003: Personal Hygiene There shall be written policies and site specific Guidelines procedures developed and implemented by the facility administrator for showering/bathing and brushing of ☒ ☐ ☐ teeth. Youth shall be permitted to shower/bathe up on assignment to a housing unit and on a daily basis thereafter and given an opportunity to brush their teeth after each meal. 1487 SHAVING Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Section 3-14-003: Personal Hygiene Youth shall have access to a razor daily, unless their Guidelines appearance must be maintained for reasons of identification in Court. All youth shall have equal ☒ ☐ ☐ All youth interviewed stated they can shave opportunity to shave face and body hair. The facility daily and just need to ask. administrator may suspend this requirement in relation to youth who are considered to be a danger to themselves or others. 1488 HAIR CARE SERVICES Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Section 3-14-003: Personal Hygiene Hair care services shall be available in all juvenile Guidelines facilities. Youth shall receive hair care services monthly. Equipment shall be cleaned and disinfected after each ☒ ☐ ☐ Youth interviewed stated they have the haircut or procedure, by a method approved by the State opportunity for a haircut at least monthly if not Board of Barbering and Cosmetology. more. 7388 Orange PROB YLA Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 57 of 59 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1500 STANDARD BEDDING AND LINEN ISSUE Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Section 3-14-005: Bedding and Linen Clean laundered, suitable bedding and linens, in good repair, shall be provided for each youth entering a living ☒ ☐ ☐ Bedding and linen are provided upon intake. area who is expected to remain overnight, shall include, All reported they received the required items but not be limited to: upon arrival. (a) One mattress or mattress-pillow combination which Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual meets the requirements of Section 1502 of these Section 3-14-005: Bedding and Linen ☒ ☐ ☐ regulations; (b) One pillow and a pillow case unless provided for in Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (a) above; ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 3-14-005: Bedding and Linen Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (c) One mattress cover and a sheet or two sheets; ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 3-14-005: Bedding and Linen Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (d) One towel; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 3-14-005: Bedding and Linen Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual (e) One blanket or more, up on request ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 3-14-005: Bedding and Linen 1501 BEDDING LINEN EXCHANGE Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual Section 3-14-005: Bedding and Linen The facility administrator shall develop and implement site specific written policies and procedures for the Blankets and sheet are exchanged and scheduled exchange of laundered bedding and linen ☒ ☐ ☐ washed weekly. issued to each youth housed. Washable items such as sheets, mattress covers, pillow cases and towels shall be exchanged for clean replacement at least once each week. The covering blanket shall be cleaned or laundered once a month. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1510 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY AND Orange County Juvenile Facilities Manual MAINTENANCE Section 3-15-008: Facility Sanitation, Safety and Maintenance Work Requests The facility administrator shall develop and implement written policies and site-specific procedures for the Youth and staff maintain the facility. The unit maintenance of an acceptable level of cleanliness, was noted to be clean and well-kept and repair and safety throughout the facility. The plan shall maintained. provide for a regular schedule of housekeeping tasks, ☒ ☐ ☐ equipment, including restraint devices, and physical plant maintenance and inspections to identify and correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices in a timely manner. The use of chemicals shall be done in accordance to the product label and Safety Data Sheet which may include the use of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE). 7388 Orange PROB YLA Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 58 of 59 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 REVIEW OF NON-REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS GRANT FUNDING OR CODE REFERENCE YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS JUVENILE PROBATION AND CAMPS FUNDING (JPCF) (Camps Only) The programs/services identified on the JPCF Camp Eligibility Form are being provided at the facility. (Refer ☐ ☐ ☒ to the JPCF Camp Eligibility Form) 7388 Orange PROB YLA Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 59 of 59 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 JUVENILE HALLS, SPECIAL-PURPOSE JUVENILE HALLS, AND CAMPS PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION Board of State and Community Corrections APPLICABLE TITLE 24 REGULATIONS: 4/98; 2001; 2003; 2009; 2014; 2018 BSCC Code: Camp: 7388 SYTF: 7389 FACILITY NAME: Orange County Youth Leadership Academy FACILITY TYPE: Camp Orange County Youth Leadership Academy SYTF SYTF 4/98: 2001: 2003: 2009: 2014: 2018: APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply): XX FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Lisa Southwell DATE: September 11, 2025 TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 1230.1.1 Reception/intake admission. YLA is not a Juvenile Hall (JH) but is located on the same physical plant. Youth enter the In each juvenile hall, space used for the reception of ☐ ☒ facility at admission from the JH grounds. If a youth pending admission to juvenile hall shall have the ☐ youth leaves the site, they can enter YLA from following space and equipment: their own separate entrance, however, it is not an admission center. 1. Weapons lockers as specified in Section 1230.2.9; ☐ ☒ ☐ 2. A secure room for the confinement of youth pending admission to juvenile hall as specified in Section 1230.1.2; In each juvenile hall, camp and ranch, space used ☐ ☒ ☐ for the reception of youth pending admission to these facilities shall have the following space and equipment: 3. Access to a shower; ☐ ☒ ☐ 4. A secure vault or storage space for youth, valuables; ☐ ☒ ☐ 5. Telephone accessible to youth; and ☐ ☒ ☐ 6. Access to hot and cold running water for staff use. ☐ ☒ ☐ 1230.1.2 Locked holding room. ☐ ☒ ☐ A locked holding room shall: 1. Contain a minimum of 15 square feet of floor area ☐ ☒ per youth; ☐ 2. Provide no less than 45 square feet of floor space ☐ ☒ and have a clear ceiling height of 8 feet or more; ☐ 3. Contain seating to accommodate all youth as ☐ ☒ specified in Section 1230.2.8; ☐ 4. Be equipped with a toilet, wash basin, mirror and drinking fountain unless as specified in Section 1230.2, unless a procedure is in effect to give the ☐ ☒ ☐ youth access to a toilet, wash basin and drinking fountain; 5. Maximize visual supervision of youth by staff; and ☐ ☒ ☐ 6. Have an outward swinging or lateral sliding door. ☐ ☒ ☐ 7388 Orange PROB YLA Camp SYTF CI PHY 25-26 - 1 - J456 PHY 98 01 03 09 14 18 dot TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 1230.1.3 Natural light. Outer-facing exterior windows where youth’s privacy is not at risk shall be provided in locked sleeping rooms, single occupancy sleeping rooms, double occupancy ☒ sleeping rooms, dormitories and dayrooms. Natural ☐ ☐ light may be provided by, but is not limited to, skylights or windows in dayrooms, windows in adjacent exterior exercise areas, and in sleeping rooms and/or dormitories. 1230.1.4 Corridors ☒ Corridors in living areas shall be at least eight feet ☐ ☐ wide. 1230.1.5 Living unit. A living unit shall be a self-contained unit containing locked sleeping rooms, single and double occupancy ☒ ☐ ☐ sleeping rooms, or dormitories, dayroom space, toilet, wash basins, drinking fountains and showers commensurate to the number of youth housed. A living unit shall not be divided in a way that hinders This is not a Juvenile Hall. direct access, supervision, immediate intervention or ☒ other action if needed. In juvenile halls, the number of ☐ ☐ youth housed in a living unit shall not exceed 30. 1230.1.6 Locked sleeping rooms. Locked sleeping rooms shall be equipped with an ☒ ☐ ☐ individual or combination toilet, wash basin, mirror and drinking fountain. Doors to locked sleeping rooms shall swing outward or ☒ slide laterally. ☐ ☐ 1230.1.7 Single occupancy sleeping rooms. Single occupancy sleeping rooms shall provide the ☒ ☐ ☐ following: 1. A minimum of 70 square feet of floor area; 2. A minimum ceiling height of eight feet; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ 3. The door into this room shall swing outward or slide laterally and be provided with a view panel, a ☒ minimum of 144 square inches, constructed of security ☐ ☐ glazing. 4. Contain a bed as specified in 1230.2.5. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1230.1.8 Double occupancy sleeping rooms. Double occupancy sleeping rooms shall provide the ☒ ☐ ☐ following: 1. A minimum of 100 square feet of floor area; 2. A minimum clear ceiling height of 8 feet and a ☒ minimum width of 7 feet; and, ☐ ☐ 3. The door into this room shall swing outward or slide laterally and be provided with a view panel, a ☒ minimum of 144 square inches, constructed of security ☐ ☐ glazing. 4. Contain a bed as specified in 1230.2.5. ☒ ☐ ☐ 7388 Orange PROB YLA Camp SYTF CI PHY 25-26 - 2 - J456 PHY 98 01 03 09 14 18 dot TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 1230.1.9 Dormitories Dormitories shall provide the following: 1. A minimum of 50 square feet of floor area per ☐ ☒ ☐ youth with the minimum size of a dormitory being 200 square feet of floor area and a minimum 8- foot clear ceiling height; 2. Designed for no fewer than four youth; ☐ ☒ ☐ 3. Dormitories in juvenile halls shall be designed for ☐ ☒ no more than 30 youth; ☐ 4. Camps shall conform to Items 1 and 2. ☐ ☒ ☐ 1230.1.10 Dayrooms Dayrooms shall contain 35 square feet of floor area per ☒ youth, contain tables and seating to accommodate the ☐ ☐ maximum numbers of youth allowed access at a given time. Access must be provided to toilets, wash basins, drinking fountains and showers as specified in Section ☒ ☐ ☐ 1230.2. 1230.1.11 Physical activity and recreation areas. Recreation space outdoors is shared with Juvenile Hall. The Multi-Purpose Recreation Indoor/outdoor physical activity and recreation areas Center (MRC) includes a Multi-Purpose shall be designed as follows: Building with programming space, a 1. Minimum indoor outdoor recreation space for ☒ gymnasium, classrooms, and visiting space. It facility capacity: 40 or less is 9,000 square feet; ☐ ☐ is shared with Juvenile Hall. 41-274 is 225 square feet per youth up to 61,650 square feet; 275 or more is 61,650 square feet, plus 145 square feet for each youth beyond 274 [up to a maximum of 87,120 square feet] 1.1 At least one quarter of the dedicated indoor/outdoor space shall be a paved or like ☒ ☐ ☐ surface. 1.2 The required recreation area shall contain no ☒ single dimension less than 40 feet. ☐ ☐ 2. A portion of the dedicated space for physical activity and recreation shall be out-of-doors and be sufficient size and equipped in such a manner to allow ☒ compliance with Title 15, Section 1371, which requires ☐ ☐ at least one hour per day of outdoor activity for each detained youth. 3. Lighting of outdoor recreation areas shall be provided to allow for evening activities and to provide ☒ ☐ ☐ security. 4. Access must be provided to a toilet, wash basin ☒ and drinking fountain as specified in Section 1230.2. ☐ ☐ 1230.1.12 Academic classrooms. ☒ There shall be a dedicated classroom space for every ☐ ☐ juvenile in every facility. The primary purpose for the academic classroom shall ☒ be for education. ☐ ☐ Each academic classroom shall contain a minimum of 160 square feet of floor space for the teacher’s desk ☒ and work area and a minimum of 28 square feet of ☐ ☐ floor space per minor. 7388 Orange PROB YLA Camp SYTF CI PHY 25-26 - 3 - J456 PHY 98 01 03 09 14 18 dot TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS A communication system shall be provided in each classroom to allow for immediate response to ☒ ☐ ☐ emergencies. The classroom shall be designed for a maximum of 20 ☒ minors. ☐ ☐ There shall be space available in every juvenile facility that may be used for specialized, one-on-one or small ☒ ☐ ☐ group educational purposes. 1230.1.13 Safety room. There is no safety cell at the YLA. A safety room shall: ☐ ☒ ☐ 1. Contain a minimum of 48 square feet of floor area and a minimum clear ceiling height of 8 feet; 2. Be limited to one youth; ☐ ☒ ☐ 3. Be padded as specified in Section 1230.2.7; ☐ ☒ ☐ 4. Provide one or more vertical view panels constructed of security glazing. These view panels shall be no more than 4 inches wide nor less than 24 ☐ ☒ ☐ inches long, which shall provide a view of the entire room; 5. Provide an audio monitoring system as specified ☐ ☒ in Section 1230.1.22; ☐ 6. Contain a flushing ring toilet, capable of accepting solid waste, mounted flush with the floor, the controls ☐ ☒ ☐ for which must be located outside of the room; 7. Be equipped with a variable intensity, security- type lighting fixture with controls located outside the ☐ ☒ ☐ room; 8. Any wall or ceiling-mounted devices must be designed to prohibit access to the youth occupant; ☐ ☒ ☐ and, 9. Provide a food pass with lockable shutter, no more than 4 inches high, and located between 26 inches ☐ ☒ and 32 inches as measured from the bottom of the ☐ food pass to the floor. 1230.1.14 Medical examination room. ☒ There must be a minimum of one suitably equipped ☐ ☐ medical examination room in every juvenile facility. Medical examination rooms shall provide the following: 1. Space for carrying out routine medical ☒ ☐ ☐ examinations and emergency care and used for no other purpose; 2. Privacy for youth; ☒ ☐ ☐ 3. Lockable storage space for medical supplies; ☒ ☐ ☐ 4. Not less than 144 square feet of floor space with ☒ no single dimension less than 7 feet; ☐ ☐ 5. Hot and cold running water; ☒ ☐ ☐ 6. Smooth, nonporous, washable surface; ☒ ☐ ☐ 7. A medical exam table; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ 8. Adequate lighting. ☒ ☐ ☐ 7388 Orange PROB YLA Camp SYTF CI PHY 25-26 - 4 - J456 PHY 98 01 03 09 14 18 dot TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 1230.1.15 Pharmaceutical storage. Provide lockable storage space for medical supplies ☒ ☐ ☐ and pharmaceutical preparations as specified by Title 15, Section 1438. 1230.1.16 Dining areas. Dining areas in juvenile facilities shall contain a ☒ ☐ ☐ minimum of 15 square feet of floor space and sufficient tables and seating for each person being fed. Persons being fed include youth, staff and visitors. ☒ ☐ ☐ Dining areas shall not contain toilets or showers in the ☒ same room without appropriate visual barrier. ☐ ☐ 1230.1.17 Visiting space. Space shall be provided in all juvenile facilities for in- ☒ ☐ ☐ person visiting which shall be unobstructed by barriers such as, but not limited to, security glazing for mesh. 1230.1.18 Institutional storage. One or more storage rooms shall be provided to ☒ ☐ ☐ accommodate a minimum of 80 cubic feet of storage space per minor. Items to be stored shall be institutional clothing, ☒ bedding, supplies and activity equipment. ☐ ☐ 1230.1.19 Personal storage. Each youth in a juvenile facility shall be provided with ☒ ☐ ☐ a minimum of 9 cubic feet of secure storage space for personal clothing and belongings. 1230.1.20 Safety equipment storage. In all juvenile facilities, a secure area shall be provided ☒ for the storage of safety equipment, such as fire ☐ ☐ extinguishers, self-contained breathing apparatus, wire and bar cutters, emergency lights, etc. 1230.1.21 Janitorial closet. In all juvenile facilities, at least one securely lockable ☒ janitorial closet, containing a mop sink and sufficient ☐ ☐ area for the storage of cleaning implements, must be provided within a security area of the facility. 1230.1.22 Audio monitoring system. In safety rooms, locked holding rooms, locked sleeping rooms, single and double occupancy rooms ☒ ☐ ☐ and dormitories, there must be an audio monitoring system capable of actuation by the minor that alerts personnel. 7388 Orange PROB YLA Camp SYTF CI PHY 25-26 - 5 - J456 PHY 98 01 03 09 14 18 dot TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 1230.1.23 Emergency power. There shall be a source of emergency power in all juvenile facilities capable of providing minimal lighting ☒ in all living units, activities areas, corridors, stairs and ☐ ☐ central control points, and to maintain fire and life safety, security, communications and alarm systems (Title 24, Part 2, Chapter 27). Such an emergency power source shall conform to the requirements specified in Title, 24, Part 3, Article 700, ☒ California Electrical Code, California Code of ☐ ☐ Regulations. 1230.1.24 Confidential interview room. ☒ Confidential interview rooms shall contain a minimum ☐ ☐ of 60 square feet of floor area. In juvenile halls there shall be a minimum of one ☐ ☒ suitably furnished interview room for each 30 youth. ☐ In camps there shall be a minimum of one suitably ☒ furnished interview room for each facility. ☐ ☐ This interview room shall provide for confidential ☒ consultations with youth. ☐ ☐ 1230.1.25 Special-purpose juvenile halls. Special-purpose juvenile halls shall conform to all ☐ ☒ ☐ minimum standards for juvenile facilities contained in this section with the following exceptions: 1. Physical activity and recreation areas as specified ☐ ☒ in Section 1230.1.11; ☐ 2. Academic classrooms as specified in Section ☐ ☒ 1230.1.12; ☐ 3. Medical examination room as specified in Section ☐ ☒ 1230.1.14; and, ☐ 4. Dining areas as specified in Section 1230.1.16. ☐ ☒ ☐ 1230.1.26 Court holding room for youth. A court holding room shall: ☐ ☒ ☐ 1. Contain a minimum of 10 square feet of floor area per youth; 2. Be limited to no more than 16 youth; ☐ ☒ ☐ 3. Provide no less than 40 square feet of floor area ☐ ☒ and have a ceiling height of 8 feet or more; ☐ 4. Contain seating to accommodate all youth as ☐ ☒ specified in Section 1230.2.8; ☐ 5. Contain a toilet, wash basin and drinking fountain ☐ ☒ as specified in Section 1230.2; ☐ 6. Maximize visual supervision of youth by staff; and, ☐ ☒ ☐ 7. A mirror of material appropriate to the level of security shall be provided as specified in Section ☐ ☒ ☐ 1230.2.11. 7388 Orange PROB YLA Camp SYTF CI PHY 25-26 - 6 - J456 PHY 98 01 03 09 14 18 dot TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 1230.1.27 Programs and activity areas. YLA has sufficient programs, recreation, and exercise space inside the living unit and the All juvenile facilities shall include adequate space for ☒ outside recreation yard. ☐ ☐ specific programs in addition to recreation and exercise areas. 1230.2.1 Toilets/urinals. All toilet areas shall provide privacy for the youth and ☒ ☐ ☐ help reduce the risk of voyeurism without mitigating staff’s ability to supervise. Toilets must be available in a ratio to youth as follows: ☐ ☒ 1. Juvenile halls 1:6; ☐ 2. Camps 1:10; and ☒ ☐ ☐ 3. Locked holding rooms 1:8: ☒ ☐ ☐ One toilet and one urinal may be substituted for every ☒ 15 males. ☐ ☐ 1230.2.2 Wash basins. In living units, wash basins must be available in a ratio ☐ ☒ ☐ to youth as follows: 1. Juvenile halls 1:6; 2. Camps 1:10; and ☒ ☐ ☐ 3. Locked holding rooms 1:8: ☒ ☐ ☐ Wash basis must be provided with hot and cold or ☒ tempered water. ☐ ☐ 1230.2.3 Drinking fountains. In living areas and indoor and outdoor recreation ☒ ☐ ☐ areas, drinking fountains must be accessible to youth and to staff. 1. The drinking fountain bubbler shall be on an angle which prevents waste water from flowing over the ☒ ☐ ☐ drinking bubbler; and, 2. The water flow shall be actuated by a mechanical ☒ means. ☐ ☐ 1230.2.4 Showers. Shower areas shall provide privacy for the youth and ☒ ☐ ☐ help reduce the risk of voyeurism without mitigating staff’s ability to supervise. Showers shall be available to all youth on a ratio of at least one shower or bathtub to every six youth. ☒ ☐ ☐ Showers shall be provided with tempered water. 1230.2.5 Beds. ☒ Beds shall be at least 30 inches wide and 76 inches ☐ ☐ long and be of the solid bottom type. Beds shall be at least 12 inches off the floor and ☒ spaced no less than 36 inches apart ☐ ☐ Bunk beds must have no less than 33 inches vertically ☒ between the solid bottoms. ☐ ☐ In secure facilities, the bunks shall be securely ☒ anchored and flushed against the floor and/or wall. ☐ ☐ 7388 Orange PROB YLA Camp SYTF CI PHY 25-26 - 7 - J456 PHY 98 01 03 09 14 18 dot TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 1230.2.6 Lighting. Lighting in locked sleeping rooms, single occupancy ☒ rooms, double occupancy rooms, dormitories, day ☐ ☐ rooms and activity areas shall provide not less than 20 foot candles of illumination at desk level. Night lighting is required in these areas to provide for good visibility for supervision and be conducive to ☒ ☐ ☐ sleep. 1230.2.7 Padding. Padding in safety rooms, padding shall cover the ☐ ☒ ☐ entire floor, door, walls and everything on walls to a clear height of eight feet. Benches or platforms are not to be placed on the floor ☐ ☒ of this room. ☐ All padded rooms must be equipped with a tamper resistant fire sprinkler as approved by the State Fire ☐ ☒ ☐ Marshal. All padding must be: ☐ ☒ 1. Approved for use by the State Fire Marshal; ☐ 2. Nonporous to facilitate cleaning; ☐ ☒ ☐ 3. At least 112 inch thick; ☐ ☒ ☐ 4. Of a unitary or laminated construction to prevent its destruction by teeth, hand tearing or small metal ☐ ☒ ☐ objects; 5. Firmly bonded to all padded surfaces to prevent ☐ ☒ tearing or ripping; and, ☐ 6. Without any exposed seams susceptible to tearing ☐ ☒ or ripping. ☐ 1230.2.8 Seating. ☒ ☐ ☐ Seating shall be designed for the level of security. When bench seating is used, 18 inches of bench is ☒ seating for one person. ☐ ☐ 1230.2.9 Weapons lockers. Weapons lockers are required in all secure juvenile ☒ ☐ ☐ facilities and shall be located outside the secure area of the facility. Weapons lockers shall be equipped with individual ☒ compartments, each with an individual locking device. ☐ ☐ 1230.2.10 Security glazing. Security glazing shall comply with the minimum requirements of one of the following test standards: American Society for Testing and Materials, ASTM F ☒ ☐ ☐ 1233-98, Class III glass, or; California Department of Corrections, CDC 860-94d, Class C glass or; H.P. White Laboratory, Inc., HPW-TP-0500.02, Forced Entry Level III. 7388 Orange PROB YLA Camp SYTF CI PHY 25-26 - 8 - J456 PHY 98 01 03 09 14 18 dot TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 1230.2.11 Mirrors. A mirror of a material appropriate to the level of ☒ ☐ ☐ security must be provided near each wash basin specified in these regulations. 7388 Orange PROB YLA Camp SYTF CI PHY 25-26 - 9 - J456 PHY 98 01 03 09 14 18 dot JUVENILE HALLS, SPECIAL PURPOSE JUVENILE HALLS, AND CAMPS LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION Board of State and Community Corrections BSCC Code: OCYLA 7388 OCYLA-SYTF 7389 FACILITY: TYPE: RC: 120 Facility Total Orange County Youth Leadership Academy Camp OCYLA RC 118 Orange County Youth Leadership Academy SYTF SYTF OCYLA-SYTF RC 2 FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Lisa Southwell DATE: September 11, 2025 ROOMS EACH ROOM Unit Room Applicable # EACH ROOM Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES* Designation Type Standards Rooms # Beds RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S YLA Building 1: Upper 24’ x 42 Dayroom 2001 2 10 2 10 Lower 22’ x 22’ Lower Single 2001 2 2 2 4 112 sq. feet 1 1 1 level Lower Double 2001 12 2 2 24 112 sq. feet 1 1 1 level Upper Double 2001 15 2 2 30 112 sq. feet 1 1 1 level Upper Level Double 2001 1 2 2 2 112 sq. feet 1 1 1 SYTF Notes: The dayroom space is in the center of each side of the rooms in the unit. There are two toilets in shower rooms off each side of the dayroom. One room designated for SYTF youth. YLA Building 2: Dayroom 2001 2 10 2 10 Lower Single 2001 2 2 2 4 112 sq. feet 1 1 1 level Lower Double 2001 12 2 2 24 112 sq. feet 1 1 1 level Upper Double 2001 16 2 2 32 112 sq. feet 1 1 1 level Notes: The dayroom space is in the center of each side of the rooms in the unit. There are two toilets in shower rooms off each side of the dayroom. 2025 LASE Update: RC updated. 118 for YLA and 2 for YLA SYTF. In the event the population is more than 1 SYTF, the LASE can be modified with a phone call due to the double room identifier. *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. 7388+ Orange PROB YLA CAMP SYTF CI LASE 25-26 - 1 - J460 LAS JUV-05.dot