BSCC
7518 San Francisco Probation Inspection Rpt (2020-2022 inspection cycle)
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December 21, 2022
Katherine Weinstein Miller
Chief Juvenile Probation Officer
San Francisco Juvenile Probation Department
375 Woodside Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94127
RE: SAN FRANCISCO 2020-2022 BIENNIAL INSPECTION PURSUANT TO WELFARE AND
INSTITUTIONSCODESECTION209AND885
Dear Chief Weinstein Miller:
The 2020-2022 biennial inspection of the San Francisco County Probation Department’s
Juvenile Justice Center (SFJJC) and Secure Youth Treatment Facility (SYTF) has been
completed. A pre-inspection briefing was held on August 30, 2022, via Zoom broadcast, with a
small sample size document review follow up. Both facilitiesreceived a full onsite comprehensive
inspection that began October 18, 2022 and concluded on October 21, 2022.
The complete Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) inspection report is enclosed
and consists of the following: this transmittal letter; a Title 15 Procedures checklist for each
facility, outlining applicable minimum standards for juvenile detention facilities and camps; a
Physical Plant Evaluation, outlining applicable Title 24 minimum standards; and the Living Area
Space Evaluation (LASE) for both facilities (SFJJC/SYTF), summarizing the physical plant
configuration and outlining the rated capacities of the Juvenile Justice Center and the Secure
Youth Treatment Facility.
Please refer to the Title 15 Procedures checklist for a summary of all relevant minimum
standards, indication of compliance or noncompliance, and information that was used to
determine compliance.
MANDATORY LOCAL INSPECTIONS
In addition to the biennial inspection, Title 15, section 1313 and its authorizing statute also
require local inspections conducted by the following local authorities:
county building inspector or person designated by the Board of Supervisors
fire authority having jurisdiction
local health officer
county Superintendent of Schools
Juvenile Court
Juvenile Justice Commission.
Results of those inspections are considered a part of this report. The dates of the local
inspections may be found in the accompanying Procedures Checklist.
Katherine Weinstein Miller
Chief Juvenile Probation Officer
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Scope of the Inspection
The inspection consisted of a review of the Juvenile Justice Center’s facility Policy and
Procedure Manual1, a site visit to review operations, physical plant and relevant documentation,
and interviews with administration, facility staff, youth, and collaborative partners. During the
inspection, we evaluated consistency between policy and practices. The Secure Youth
Treatment Facility is a facility within the detention facility complex. Currently the SYTF abides by
all policy and procedures of the SFJJC as well as Title 15 minimum standards.
BSCC INSPECTION RESULTS
Title 15, CCR Minimum Standards
Upon final review of all documentation, there are no outstanding items of noncompliance with
Title 15 regulations at the San Francisco Juvenile Justice Center or the Secure Youth Treatment
Facility. No corrective action is required at the time of this report.
During the inspection, we observed one item of concern that was out of compliance. The item
was the lack of a confidential option for youth to request medical services. This is non-compliant
with section 1433 Request for Medical Services (a). This item of non-compliance was corrected
before the inspection was complete. An immediate correction was made by providing youth with
a seal enabled envelope to insert and submit confidential medical services request. Youth were
orientated of the new process. In addition, medical, behavioral, and detention staff were advised.
To ensure compliance with Title 15 Regulations and to ensure procedures and practices are
consistent with policies, the inspection process included, but was not limited to, substantial
reviews of incident reports, grievances, admissions and classification documents, room
confinement procedures, safety check documentation, case plans, and disciplinary reports and
their findings. The inspection process also included interviewing youth, detention staff,
supervisors, and collaborative partners.
Throughout the inspection, we had the opportunity to discuss several policies and procedures
with Palei Otuhiva, Acting Director; Tim Diestel, Assistant Director; facility supervisors, as well
as, with other detention staff. We observed a common theme of practice not being in line with
policies and procedures. In part, this may be a result of the over imposing Title 15 language into
the facility’s policies and procedures, making policies and procedures too general and non-
prescriptive. In selected areas, we provided technical assistance and best practice
recommendations that may bring clarity and specificity to ensure that your facility’s operational
practice is in line with the policy and procedure manual.
At the time of the inspection, annual inspections were completed accordingly for 2020 and 2021.
We were impressed that the COVID-19 pandemic did not have a significant effect on your
administrative team’s ability to ensure that local inspections occurred, annually, per Title 15
regulation § 1313 County Inspection and Evaluation of Building and Grounds. Fortunately, the
1 BSCC reviews only those policy and procedures required by, and applicable to, Title 15, CCR. BSCC staff do not “approve”
policies and procedures or assess them for constitutional or legal issues. Agencies should seek review through their legal
advisor, risk manager, and other persons deemed appropriate for such evaluation.
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2020-2022 inspection cycle was extended from July 2022 to December 31, 2022. This resulted
in providing counties additional opportunity to have the annual inspections completed before the
end of the 2020-2022 inspection cycle.
At the time of this report, the majority of 2022 inspections have been completed as required. As
of the date of this report, your administrative team reports pending annual inspections for 2022
are scheduled as follows:
County Building Inspection- Pending/No scheduled date reported
Juvenile Justice Commission- Pending/ No scheduled date reported
We offered SFJJC and the SYTF consultation in areas that were compliant with Title 15 minimum
standards but could also benefit from technical assistance and best practice recommendations,
particularly as they relate to proof of practice. These items included, but were not limited to,
policy and procedure formulation, documentation procedures, intake orientation procedures,
medical request procedures, Institution Assessment and Case Plans, Transition Plan
procedures, Strip Search procedures, etc.
We found that the facilities offer a wide array of programming offered by both local San Francisco
County community-based services agencies and by collaborative partners. These recognized
programs include, but are not limited to, Incarceration to College (ITC); Life Skills Mentoring; The
Art of Yoga; Virtual Learning Program (Meditation Education); Restorative Justice; Career
Specialization and Education; The Beat Within; Sunset Music/Art; Omega Boys Club; Anger
Management; Drug and Alcohol Counseling. These positive, and in part, evidence-based
programs are well received by the youth and keep the youth in a positive space and outside of
their rooms.
The ability of your staff to ensure programming occurs daily per Title 15 minimum standards is
a commendable accomplishment considering San Francisco JJC primarily accepts youth with
violent and or serious charges and the SYTF population continues to increase at the JJC
complex. We observed that, in part, this is accomplished by good relationships and trust that the
staff have developed with the youth.
Title 24, CCR Physical Plant
From a physical plant and living space area aspect, the youths’ rooms and shower areas were
properly maintained and in good working order. The youths’ also have ample space for
programming and recreational activities indoors and outdoors. There are no outstanding items
of noncompliance with Title 24 minimum standards.
There were no changes made to the physical plant and your overall rated capacity for the
Juvenile Justice Center complex is a rated capacity of 150 beds. The facility’s rated capacity is
as follows:
JH (max rated cap = 150):
JH Beds – 135
STYF Beds – 15
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Chief Juvenile Probation Officer
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Training
According to the most recent Standards and Training for Corrections audit, San Francisco
County Probation Department’s Juvenile Justice Center and the SYTF follow all relevant
regulations and mandates and mitigating circumstances if applicable.
Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act (JJDPA) Compliance Monitoring
We reviewed applicable documentation for the inspection cycle and found no violations of the
JJDPA. Please refer to Title 15 Procedures checklist for detailed information.
I would like to acknowledge Palei Otuhiva, Acting Director, for his leadership and guidance
toward making the inspection process as organized and seamless as could be expected. In
addition, Assistant Director Tim Diestel’s experience and knowledge was pivotal in providing
needed information. I was impressed with AD Diestel’s passion of the job and the work that he
does after thirty years of service. Director Otuhiva and AD Diestel worked very well together in
ensuring that any areas of concerns were corrected immediately. They were also well supported
by Senior Supervisors, such as Graveyard Senior Supervisor Scott Kato, who worked several
hours beyond his regularly scheduled graveyard shift to meet and go over safety check
documentation. I commend them all for their hard work in preparing for the inspection. Director
Otuhiva and his staff were challenged with preparing for the inspection in an unfamiliar format
of uploading many documents to BSCC. I would also like to thank everyone for making
themselves available throughout the inspection and providing candid responses to all inquiries.
Thank you and your entire staff for making me feel welcomed during the inspection process.
Your staff were good hosts and open to technical assistance and recommendations that were
provided. Your collaborative partners are very passionate about working with the youth and
speak highly of youth relationships with facility staff.
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This concludes the 2020-2022 biennial inspection report. I am available to assist as needed and
happy to provide technical assistance when requested. I look forward to continuing to work
together. Please do not hesitate to email me at Forrest.Coleman@bscc.ca.gov or call (916) 508-
7559 if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Forrest Coleman
Field Representative
Facilities Standards and Operations Division
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Enclosures
cc: Presiding Judge, Juvenile Court, San Francisco County
Chair, Juvenile Justice Commission, San Francisco County*
Chair, Board of Supervisors, San Francisco County*
County Administrator, San Francisco County*
Assistant Chief Probation Officer, San Francisco County
Director (Juvenile Hall), San Francisco County
*Copies of full inspection are available upon request or are available online at www.bscc.ca.gov.
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JUVENILE HALLS, SPECIAL PURPOSE JUVENILE HALLS AND CAMPS
Board of State and Community Corrections
PROCEDURES CHECKLIST1
BSCC Code: 7517/7518
FACILITY NAME: FACILITY TYPE:
San Francisco Juvenile Justice Center (JJC)/San Francisco Secure Youth Juvenile Hall/ SYTF
Treatment Facility (SYTF)
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED:
Palei Otuhiva, Acting Facility Director; Tim Diestel, Assistant Director; Gabriel Calvillo, Assistant Chief Probation
Officer; Kevin Lewis, Senior Counselor; Scott Kato, Senior Counselor; Patrick Dunson, Lead Cook; Kathleen
DaSilva, Dietician Consultant; Megan Mercurio, Teacher; Debi Hines, Nurse Manager; Catherine Alfonso, Charge
Nurse; Lynesha Kately, Behavioral Health Clinician; 17 year old male youth; 18 year old female youth; numerous
random youth.
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: DATE:
Forrest Coleman October 18,2022
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS
1313 COUNTY INSPECTION AND County Inspections and evaluation of
EVALUATION OF BUILDING AND GROUNDS grounds were performed by authorized
persons and agencies per Title 15
On an annual basis, or as otherwise required by Regulation 1313.
law, each juvenile facility administrator shall obtain Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, a small
a documented inspection and evaluation from the number of inspections during this 2020
following: thru 2022 inspection cycle either did not
occur or were conducted via Zoom
remotely. 2020 was the most effected
time. At the time of inspection, a minimal
number of inspections were pending. We
requested that San Francisco County
Juvenile Justice Center (SFJJC) forward
outstanding inspections reports as they
occur during the remainder of this 2020-
2022 inspection cycle.
There were no areas of noncompliance
discovered during the inspections
covering Title 15 Regulation, 1313
County Inspection and Evaluation of
Building and Grounds.
1 This document is intended for use as a tool during the inspection process; this worksheet may not contain each Title 15
regulation that is required. Additionally, many regulations on this worksheet are SUMMARIES of the regulation; the text on
this worksheet may not contain the entire text of the actual regulation. Please refer to the complete California Code of
Regulations, Title 15, Minimum Standards for Local Facilities, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 5 for the complete list and
text of regulations.
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(A) County building inspection by agency 2020: The building inspection was
designated by the Board of Supervisors to completed on August 14, 2020, by
approve building safety; Edward Greene, County Building
Inspector
2021: Completed on July 12, 2021, by
Edward Greene, County Building
Inspector
2022: As of the December 2022, this
☐
☒ ☐ inspection has not occurred. The agency
reports that correspondences have been
sent out to County Building Inspectors
for a pending inspection date. We
discussed best practice
recommendations by suggesting that
correspondence in preparation for
annual inspections shall be generated
within six months of the end of the
calendar year.
(B) Fire authority having jurisdiction, including a fire 2020:
clearance as required by Health and Safety The facility was inspected by San
Code Section 13146.1 (a) and (b); Francisco Fire Department on
September 2, 2020.
2021:
The fire inspection was completed by
San Francisco Fire Department on
☐ ☐
☒ November 2, 2021, by Brendan
Cormack
2022: No inspection reported or is
required this year. Per California Code,
Health, and Safety Code - HSC §
13146.1 (b), the inspections shall be
made at least once every two years
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(C) Local health officer, inspection in accordance 2020: Inspection conducted remotely
with Health and Safety Code Section 101045; due to COVID -19 restrictions
Medical/ Mental Health: On December 8,
2020, by Daphne Nguyen, Interim
Director, Regulatory Affairs Division
Nutrition: Completed on August 25,
2020, by, Priti Rane MS, RD, Director of
Nutrition Services, SFDPH
Environmental Health: Completed on
October 6, 2020, by Nader Shatara,
Senior Environmental Inspector
2021:
Medical/Mental Health: Conducted on
November 8, 2021, by Suzanne
Goodner, RN, Quality Management
Department- Regulatory Affairs Division.
Nutrition: Conducted on June 1, 2021,
and November 19, 2021, by Priti Rane
MS, RD,
Director of Nutrition Services, SFDPH.
Environmental Health: Conducted on
☐ ☐ October 26, 2021, by Nader Shatara and
☒
Janine Young, Senior Environmental
Inspector
2022:
Medical/ Mental Health: Completed on
November 8, 2022, by the Regulatory
Affairs Department, Zuckerberg San
Francisco General Hospital.
Nutrition: Completed on April 26, 2022,
by Priti Rane MS, RD,
Director of Nutrition Services, SFDPH.
The evaluation suggests the following
recommendations: YGC now houses
transitional aged youth (TAYs). To
ensure the menus continue to meet
Title XV standards, and meet the needs
of all students incuding the TAYs, it is
recommended that the menus be
reviwed/revised by a Registered
Dietician (RD). The current menus have
not been revised for over 6 years and
could benefit from a review. Additinally,
the menus need to be reviwed by an
independent RD (besides the one who
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creates the menu) to ensure all nutrition
standards are adequtely met.
Environmental Health: Completed on
April 26, 2022, by Nader Shatara, Senior
Environmental Inspector
In review, the SFJJC meets Title 15
minimum standards for this regulation.
(D) County superintendent of schools on the 2020:
adequacy of educational services and facilities Due to COVID-19, the inspection was
as required in Section 1370; not completed as there had been no in-
person school from April 2020 through
March 2021.
☐ ☐ 2021: Conducted on May 19, 2021, by
☒
Elana Metz, Vice Chair, Alameda
County Juvenile Probation Commission.
2022: Conducted on October 27, 2022,
by Elana Metz, Vice Chair, Alameda
County Juvenile Probation Commission.
(E) Juvenile court as required by Section 209 of the 2021: A letter dated July 14, 2021, was
Welfare and Institutions Code provided by Judge Wiley certifying that
the 2021 inspection occurred.
2022: A letter dated August19, 2022,
☐ ☐ was provided by Honorable Judge
☒
Monica Wiley certifying that the 2022
inspection occurred.
No items of noncompliance were
reported
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(F) Juvenile Justice Commission as required by The Juvenile Justice Commission
Section 229 of the Welfare and Institutions conducts annual inspections of the
Code or Probation Commission as required by facility.
Section 240 of the Welfare and Institutions
2020: Not performed due to COVID-19
Code.
contact restrictions.
2021: Conducted on November 29th and
30th 2021 by the San Francisco County
Juvenile Justice Commission.
2022: As of the December 2022, this
☐ ☐
☒ inspection has not occurred. The agency
reports that correspondences have been
sent out to the Commission for a
pending inspection date. We discussed
best practice recommendations by
suggesting that correspondence in
preparation for annual inspections shall
be generated within six months of the
end of the calendar year.
1320 APPOINTMENT AND QUALIFICATIONS Juvenile Justice Center Policy
BSCC Note: Compliance with this section is and Procedure (JJCPP) Section 2.01:
determined by receipt of the Chief Probation Staffing Requirements-Appointment
Officer’s certification letter confirming that all
A letter, dated August 31, 2022, was
elements of regulation are met.
received from Chief Probation Officer
(a) Appointment Katherine Weinstein Miller certifying all
In each juvenile facility there shall be a appointments of staff are pursuant to the
superintendent, director or facility manager in applicable laws and that all staff present
at the facility meet all required
charge of its program and employees. Such
qualifications and clearances including
superintendent, director, facility manager and other
contract personnel, volunteers, and
employees of the facility shall be appointed by the
other non-employees.
facility administrator pursuant to applicable
provisions of law. ☐ ☐
☒ The Secure Youth Treatment Facility
(SYTF) is a housing unit within the San
Francisco Juvenile Justice Center
(SFJJC). The two facilities coexist by
utilizing staff that are cross trained to
work at both facilities. Further, the SYTF
abides by the same SFJJC policies and
procedures, as well as the Title 15
regulation minimum standards including,
but not limited to, training and
qualifications.
(b) Employee Qualifications
Each facility shall:
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(1) recruit and hire employees who possess San Francisco Juvenile Probation
knowledge, skills and abilities appropriate Department; Juvenile Justice Center
to their job classification and duties in ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy and Procedure (JJCPP) Section
accordance with applicable civil service or 2.01: Employee Qualifications
merit system rules;
(2) require a medical evaluation and physical The elements of this regulation are
examination including tuberculosis confirmed in the CPO appointment and
screening test and evaluation for immunity ☒ ☐ ☐ qualifications letter dated August 31,
to contagious illnesses of childhood (i.e., 2022.
diphtheria, rubeola, rubella, and mumps);
(3) adhere to the minimum standards for the The elements of this regulation are
selection and training requirements confirmed in the CPO appointment and
adopted by the Board pursuant to Section qualifications letter dated August 31,
6035 of the Penal Code; and 2022.
The Board of State and Community
☒ ☐ ☐ Corrections, Standard and Training for
Corrections (STC), Division reports that
the San Francisco County Probation
Department meets Title 15 regulation
minimum standards for staff training
requirements.
(4) conduct a criminal records review, on each Juvenile Justice Center Policy
new employee, and psychological and Procedure (JJCPP) Section 2.01:
☒ ☐ ☐
examination in accordance with Section Employee Qualifications
1031 et seq. of the Government Code.
(c) Contract personnel, volunteers, and other non- Juvenile Justice Center Policy
employees of the facility, who may be present and Procedure (JJCPP) Section 2.01:
at the facility, shall have such clearance and Employee Qualifications
qualifications as may be required by law, and
Unless always supervised, all contract
their presence at the facility shall be subject to
the approval and control of the facility manager. ☒ ☐ ☐
personnel, volunteers, and other non-
members of the facility, who may be
present at the facility, have had such
clearance and qualifications as may be
required by law and their presence is
subject to the approval and control of the
Chief Probation Officer.
1321 STAFFING
Each juvenile facility shall:
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a) have an adequate number of personnel Juvenile Justice Center Policy
sufficient to carry out the overall facility and Procedure (JJCPP) Section 2.01:
operation and its programming, to provide for Staffing Requirements
safety and security of youth and staff, and meet
established standards and regulations;
The Secure Youth Treatment Facility
(SYTF) is a housing unit within the San
Francisco Juvenile Justice Center
(SFJJC). The two facilities coexist by
utilizing staff that are cross trained to
work at both facilities. Further, the SYTF
abides by the same SFJJC policies and
☒ ☐ ☐ procedures, as well as the Title 15
regulation minimum standards including,
but not limited to, staffing.
We reviewed the Agency’s Organization
Chart, random weekly staff schedule,
and daily unit schedule covering the
2020 thru 2022 inspection cycle. In
addition, we made personal
observations. We were able to conclude
that SFJJC and the SYTF meets Title 15
minimum standards for this regulation.
b) ensure that no required services shall be denied Juvenile Justice Center Policy
because of insufficient numbers of staff on duty and Procedure (JJCPP) Section 2.01:
absent exigent circumstances; Staffing Requirements
The staffing consisted of:
1 Director
2 Assistant Directors
8 Senior Counselors (Supervisor)
48 Juvenile Detention Facility
Counselors
☒ ☐ ☐
Through our documentation review,
personal observations, as well as
through interviews with youth housed at
the facilities and detention staff, SFJJC
and the SYTF regularly ensures that the
staffing is adequate, and that
programming and services are not
cancelled because of staffing issues.
SFJJC and SYTF meets Title 15
minimum standards for this regulation.
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c) have a sufficient number of supervisory level Juvenile Justice Center Policy
staff to ensure adequate supervision of all staff and Procedure (JJCPP) Section 2.01(IV)
members; (C):
Staffing Requirements
In review of the daily staff schedule, as
well as through interviews with youth
housed at the facility, and staff, that
there is a Senior Counselor (SC)
(Supervisor) or a Counselor (C) working
in that capacity, present at the facility on
each shift. The SC supervises housing
☒ ☐ ☐ units. When assigned to temporarily
oversee overall facility operations, the
SC is referred to as the Officer of The
Day (OD).
The facility Director is responsible for the
daily overall operations of the facility.
There are currently eight Senior
Counselor positions filled at SFJJC.
SFJJC meets compliance with the Title
15 minimum standards for this
regulation.
d) have a clearly identified person on duty at all Juvenile Justice Center Policy
times who is responsible for operations and and Procedure (JJCPP) Section
activities and has completed the Juvenile 2.01(IV)(D):
Staffing Requirements
Corrections Officer Core Course and PC 832
☒ ☐ ☐
training;
In review of the sign in to work shift
scheduler, Senior Supervisors (SC) on
duty are clearly identified.
e) have at least one staff member present on each Juvenile Justice Center Policy
living unit whenever there are youth in the living and Procedure (JJCPP) Section
unit; 2.01(IV)(E):
Staffing Requirements
Through personal observations, as well
as through interviews with staff and
☒ ☐ ☐
youth housed at the facility, SFJJC and
the SYTF regularly ensures that there is
always a staff present in the unit or
where a youth is present. Youth are
never left unsupervised.
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f) have sufficient food service personnel relative Juvenile Justice Center Policy
to the number and security of living units, and Procedure (JJCPP) Section 2.01(IV)
including staff qualified and available to: plan (F):
Staffing Requirements
menus meeting nutritional requirements of
youth; provide kitchen supervision; direct food
There is a veteran Lead Cook that assist
preparation and servings; conduct related
in preparing meals and oversee kitchen
training programs for culinary staff; and
operations. There are also four
maintain necessary records; or, a facility may
additional cooks, and an on-call cook
serve food that meets nutritional standards
that assist with kitchen duties. The
☒ ☐ ☐
prepared by an outside source;
agency recently contracted with a
Nutritionist who provides the Lead Cook
with guidance as it relates to youth
special diet requests and other issues
that may arise. The kitchen staff deliver
meals to the units in bulk and detention
staff serve the meals to the youth. Cooks
do not supervise youth in the kitchen.
g) have sufficient administrative, clerical, Juvenile Justice Center Policy
recreational, medical, dental, mental health, and Procedure (JJCPP) Section 2.01(IV)
building maintenance, transportation, control (G):
Staffing Requirements
room, facility security and other support staff for
the efficient management of the facility, and to
SFJJC and the SYTF meets Title 15
ensure that youth supervision staff shall not be
minimum standards for this regulation.
diverted from supervising youth; and,
The SFJJC contracts with outside
agencies to assist in providing pro-social
programming to youth.
☒ ☐ ☐
SFJJC and the SYTF have six full time
Nurses, five On-Call Nurses, and a
Medical Assistant. A Nurse Practitioner
is onsite weekly to write prescriptions.
We were impressed that a Dentist is
onsite one day per week.
There are 2 full time Behavioral Health
Clinicians with a pending third Clinician
position.
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h) assign sufficient youth supervision staff to Juvenile Justice Center Policy
provide continuous wide-awake supervision of and Procedure (JJCPP) Section 2.01(IV)
youth, subject to temporary variations in staff (H):
Staffing Requirements
assignments to meet special program needs.
Staffing shall be in compliance with a minimum
We interviewed staff, reviewed housing
youth-staff ratio for the following facility types:
unit logs, programming schedules, and
☒ ☐ ☐
employee daily schedules. The San
Francisco County JJC regularly provide
staffing levels that enable the facility to
meet the minimum standards for this
regulation.
(1) Juvenile Halls (minimum youth-staff ratio) Juvenile Justice Center Policy
(A) during the hours that youth are awake, one and Procedure (JJCPP) Section 2.01:
wide-awake youth supervision staff member on Staffing Requirements-Juvenile Halls
duty for each 10 youth in detention;
To ensure that the Shift Schedule form
provides clarity of staffing ratios working
a particular pod, we discussed updating
☒ ☐ ☐ the Shift Scheduler form to accurately
reflect staff Pod assignments
SFJJC administration was receptive to
our discussions, and promptly updated
the Shift Schedule to clearly reflect
which staff was working a particular Pod.
(B) during the hours that youth are confined to Juvenile Justice Center Policy
their room for the purpose of sleeping, one and Procedure (JJCPP) Section 2.01:
wide-awake youth supervision staff member Staffing Requirements-Juvenile Halls
on duty for each 30 youth in detention;
☒ ☐ ☐ SFJJC and the SYTF meets Title 15
minimum standards for this regulation.
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(C) at least two wide-awake youth supervision Juvenile Justice Center Policy
staff members on duty at all times, regardless and Procedure (JJCPP) Section 2.01:
of the number of youth in detention, unless Staffing Requirements-Juvenile Halls
an arrangement has been made for backup
support services which allow for immediate
Through a review of housing unit logs,
response to emergencies; and,
and the daily staff schedule, personal
observations, as well as through
interviews with detention staff, SFJJC
and the SYTF regularly ensures that the
☒ ☐ ☐
minimum youth to staff ratio is met.
To ensure that the Shift Schedule form
provides clarity of staffing ratios working
a particular pod, the Shift Scheduler form
was updated to accurately reflect staff
Pod assignments.
(D) at least one youth supervision staff member on Juvenile Justice Center Policy
duty who is the same gender as youth housed and Procedure (JJCPP) Section 2.01:
in the facility. Staffing Requirements-Juvenile Halls
Through documentation review, personal
observations, as well as through
interviews with youth and detention staff,
SFJJC regularly ensures that there are
☒ ☐ ☐
always male and female staff on duty.
To ensure that the Shift Schedule form
provides clarity of staffing gender ratios
working a particular pod, the Shift
Scheduler form was updated to
accurately reflect the gender of a staff
member working a Pod assignment.
(E) personnel with primary responsibility for other Juvenile Justice Center Policy
duties such as administration, supervision of and Procedure (JJCPP) Section 2.01:
personnel, academic or trade instruction, Staffing Requirements-Juvenile Halls
clerical, kitchen or maintenance shall not be
Only youth supervision staff provide
classified as youth supervision staff positions.
☒ ☐ ☐ supervision of the youth.
SFJJC and the SYTF meets Title 15
minimum standards for this regulation.
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(2) Special Purpose Juvenile Halls (minimum Neither the SFJJC or the SYTF is a
youth-staff ratio) Special Purpose Juvenile Hall
(A) during hours that youth are awake, one wide- ☐ ☐ ☒
awake youth supervision staff member is on
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.
(3) Camps (minimum youth -staff ratio) Neither the SFJJC or the SYTF is a
(A) during the hours that youth are awake, one Camp.
☐ ☐ ☒
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;
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(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.
1322 YOUTH SUPERVISION STAFF Juvenile Justice Center Policy
ORIENTATION AND TRAINING and Procedure (JJCPP) Section 2.03:
Youth Supervision Staff Orientation and
(a) Prior to assuming any responsibilities each Training
youth supervision staff member shall be
properly oriented to their duties, including:
The elements of this regulation are
confirmed in the CPO appointment and
qualifications letter dated August 31,
2022.
The Juvenile Justice Center’s program is
planned and supervised by the Juvenile
Probation Department (JPD) Training
☒ ☐ ☐ Manager in conjunction with the Training
Committee. The Director of the JJC and
the JJC training coordinator are
members of the above training
committees.
According to the Board of State and
Community Corrections’ Standard and
Training for Corrections (STC) Division,
San Francisco County JJC and the
Secure Youth Treatment Facility (SYTF)
meets Title 15 minimum standards
regarding staff training and orientation.
(1) youth supervision duties; Juvenile Justice Center Policy
and Procedure (JJCPP) Section 2.03:
Youth Supervision Staff Orientation and
Training
☒ ☐ ☐ The elements of this regulation are
confirmed in the CPO appointment and
qualifications letter dated August 31,
2022.
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(2) scope of decisions they shall make; Juvenile Justice Center Policy
and Procedure (JJCPP) Section 2.03:
Youth Supervision Staff Orientation and
Training
☒ ☐ ☐
The elements of this regulation are
confirmed in the CPO appointment and
qualifications letter dated August 31,
2022.
(3) the identity of their supervisor; Juvenile Justice Center Policy
and Procedure (JJCPP) Section 2.03:
☒ ☐ ☐ Youth Supervision Staff Orientation and
Training
(4) the identity of persons who are responsible Juvenile Justice Center Policy
to them; and Procedure (JJCPP) Section 2.03:
Youth Supervision Staff Orientation and
Training
☒ ☐ ☐
The Senior Supervisor provides training
follow up with the new hire that has
been assigned to him/her.
(5) persons to contact for decisions that are Juvenile Justice Center Policy
beyond their responsibility; and and Procedure (JJCPP) Section 2.03:
☒ ☐ ☐ Youth Supervision Staff Orientation and
Training
(6) ethical responsibilities. Juvenile Justice Center Policy
and Procedure (JJCPP) Section 2.03:
Youth Supervision Staff Orientation and
Training
☒ ☐ ☐
The elements of this regulation are
confirmed in the CPO appointment and
qualifications letter dated August 31,
2022.
(b) Prior to assuming any responsibility for the Juvenile Justice Center Policy
supervision of youth, each youth supervision and Procedure (JJCPP) Section 2.03:
staff member shall receive a minimum of 40 Youth Supervision Staff Orientation and
hours of facility-specific orientation, including: Training
According to the Board of State and
Community Corrections’ Standard and
☒ ☐ ☐ Training for Corrections (STC) Division,
San Francisco County JJC and the
SYTF ensures each youth supervision
staff member shall receive a minimum of
40 hours of facility-specific orientation
training.
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(1) individual and group supervision Juvenile Justice Center Policy
techniques; and Procedure (JJCPP) Section 2.03:
Youth Supervision Staff Orientation and
Training
The Juvenile Hall Director ensures that
staff meet mandated training
☒ ☐ ☐ requirements. Further, Members of the
Training Committee conduct annual
assessments of the training program.
SFJJC and the SYTF meets Title 15
regulation minimum standards for this
regulation.
(2) regulations and policies relating to discipline Juvenile Justice Center Policy
and rights of youth pursuant to law and the and Procedure (JJCPP) Section 2.03:
provisions of this chapter; Youth Supervision Staff Orientation and
Training
The elements of this regulation are
☒ ☐ ☐
confirmed in the CPO appointment and
qualifications letter dated August 31,
2022.
(3) basic health, sanitation and safety Juvenile Justice Center Policy
measures; and Procedure (JJCPP) Section 2.03:
☒ ☐ ☐ Youth Supervision Staff Orientation and
Training
(4) suicide prevention and response to suicide Juvenile Justice Center Policy
attempts and Procedure (JJCPP) Section 2.03:
Youth Supervision Staff Orientation and
Training
The elements of this regulation are
☒ ☐ ☐
confirmed in the CPO appointment and
qualifications letter dated August 31,
2022. In addition, detention staff receive
suicide prevention training as part of
their annual training program.
(5) policies regarding use of force, de- Juvenile Justice Center Policy
escalation techniques, chemical agents, and Procedure (JJCPP) Section 2.03:
mechanical and physical restraints; Youth Supervision Staff Orientation and
Training
☒ ☐ ☐
The elements of this regulation are
confirmed in the CPO appointment and
qualifications letter dated August 31,
2022.
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(6) review of policies and procedures Juvenile Justice Center Policy
referencing trauma and trauma-informed and Procedure (JJCPP) Section 2.03:
approaches; Youth Supervision Staff Orientation and
Training
☒ ☐ ☐
SFJJC and the SYTF meets Title 15
regulation minimum standards for this
regulation.
(7) procedures to follow in the event of Juvenile Justice Center Policy
emergencies; and Procedure (JJCPP) Section 2.03:
☒ ☐ ☐ Youth Supervision Staff Orientation and
Training
(8) routine security measures, including facility Juvenile Justice Center Policy
perimeter and grounds; and Procedure (JJCPP) Section 2.03:
Youth Supervision Staff Orientation and
Training
The elements of this regulation are
confirmed in the CPO appointment and
qualifications letter dated August 31,
2022.
☒ ☐ ☐
Central Control operation training is
included in both the pre-assignment and
annual training curricula.
SFJJC and the SYTF meets Title 15
regulation minimum standards for this
regulation.
(9) crisis intervention and mental health Juvenile Justice Center Policy
referrals to mental health services; and Procedure (JJCPP) Section 2.03:
Youth Supervision Staff Orientation and
Training
☒ ☐ ☐
Staff receive initial training in addition to
an annual suicide prevention update.
(10) documentation; and Juvenile Justice Center Policy
and Procedure (JJCPP) Section 2.03:
☒ ☐ ☐ Youth Supervision Staff Orientation and
Training
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(11) fire/life safety training Juvenile Justice Center Policy
and Procedure (JJCPP) Section 2.03:
Youth Supervision Staff Orientation and
Training
The elements of this regulation are
confirmed in the CPO appointment and
qualifications letter dated August 31,
2022. Staff also receive annual
☒ ☐ ☐
emergency procedures training and or
acknowledge a review of policy and
procedure.
SFJJC and the SYTF meets Title 15
regulation minimum standards for this
regulation.
(c) Prior to assuming sole supervision of youth, Juvenile Justice Center Policy
each youth supervision staff member shall and Procedure (JJCPP) Section 2.03:
successfully complete the requirements of the Youth Supervision Staff Orientation and
Juvenile Corrections Officer Core Course Training
pursuant to Penal Code Section 6035.
The elements of this regulation are
☒ ☐ ☐ confirmed in the CPO appointment and
qualifications letter dated August 31,
2022
Staff complete CORE within the first year
of assignment.
(d) Prior to exercising the powers of a peace officer Juvenile Justice Center Policy
youth supervision staff shall successfully and Procedure (JJCPP) Section 2.03:
complete training pursuant to Section 830 et Youth Supervision Staff Orientation and
seq. of the Penal Code. Training
The elements of this regulation are
☒ ☐ ☐ confirmed in the CPO appointment and
qualifications letter dated August 31,
2022
Staff complete PC 832 within the first
year of assignment.
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1323 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY Juvenile Justice Center Policy
and Procedure (JJCPP) Section 11.02:
Whenever there is a youth in a juvenile facility, there
Fire Safety Plan
shall be at least one wide awake person on duty at
all times who meets the training standards
All staff shall receive Fire and Life Safety
established by the Board for general fire and life
Training either through CORE training or
safety which relate specifically to the facility.
other contracted certified providers.
☒ ☐ ☐
The elements of this regulation are
confirmed in the CPO appointment and
qualifications letter dated August 31,
2022.
SFJJC and the SYTF meets Title 15
minimum standards for this regulation.
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1324 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL Policy 1.01 Establishing the Facility and
Delineating Its Mission, Annual Review
All facility administrators shall develop, publish, and
implement a manual of written policies and The facility manual is available in
procedures that address, at a minimum, all electronic and hard copy format. A hard
regulations that are applicable to the facility. Such a copy version is available on each unit.
manual shall be made available to all employees, Per the facility director, the manual is
reviewed by all employees, and shall be administratively reviewed annually and
administratively reviewed at a minimum every two updated as needed.
years, and updated, as necessary. Those records
relating to the standards and requirements set forth A letter provided by CPO Katherine
in these regulations shall be accessible to the Board Weinstein-Miller confirmed that an
on request. annual administrative review of the
The manual shall include: SFJJC policy and procedures manual
was conducted from March 28, 2022, to
April 1, 2022. As part of the annual
review, all SFJJC detention staff
participated in an 8-hour policy and
☒ ☐ ☐ procedures update training.
Throughout the inspection cycle, the
agency has been making efforts to
update policy to ensure that policy and
procedure are in line with practice and
Title 15 regulation minimum standards.
The facility has undergone a great deal
of leadership changes during the
inspection cycle and, as a result, an
Acting Facility Director is continuing
ongoing efforts toward making needed
policy updates. During the inspection, we
provided technical assistance with policy
formulation when requested.
SFJJC and the SYTF meets Title 15
minimum standards for this regulation.
(a) table of organization, including channels of Juvenile Justice Center Policy
communications and a description of job and Procedure (JJCPP) Section 1.03:
classifications; Establishment and Maintenance of
Manuals
and Section 1.04: Relationship with the
Public, Media, and Other Agencies
☒ ☐ ☐ Section 2.04: Shift Assignments and
Position
Descriptions
SFJJC and the SYTF meets Title 15
minimum standards for this regulation.
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(b) responsibility of the probation department, Juvenile Justice Center Policy
purpose of programs, relationship to the and Procedure (JJCPP) Section 1.03:
juvenile court, the Juvenile Justice/Delinquency Establishment and Maintenance of
Prevention Commission or Probation Manuals, Section 1.01: Establishing the
Committee, probation staff, school personnel Facility and Delineating its Mission and
and other agencies that are involved in juvenile Section 1.04: Relationship with Public,
facility programs; Media and Other Agencies
In review of inspection reports by the
Juvenile Court, the Juvenile Justice
Commission, and through interviews
☒ ☐ ☐
with the probation staff, school personnel
and other agencies, all collaborative
partners have a clear and articulable
understanding of their roles and
expectations as they relate to the
relationship, responsibilities, and
purpose of programs outlined by the San
Francisco County Probation
Department’s policy and procedure
manual.
(c) responsibilities of all employees; Juvenile Justice Center Policy
and Procedure (JJCPP) Section 1.03:
Establishment and Maintenance of
Manuals, and Section 2.04: Shift
Assignments
☒ ☐ ☐ and Position Descriptions
Detention staff have access to the policy
and procedure manuals in hard copy
and or electronic format.
(d) initial orientation and training program for Juvenile Justice Center Policy
employees; and Procedure (JJCPP) Section 1.03:
Establishment and Maintenance of
Manuals
and Section 2.03: Youth Supervision
☒ ☐ ☐
Staff Orientation and Training
SFJJC and the SYTF meets Title 15
minimum standards for this regulation.
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(e) initial orientation, including safety and security Juvenile Justice Center Policy
issues and anti-discrimination policies, for and Procedure (JJCPP) Section 1.03:
support staff, contract employees, school, Establishment and Maintenance of
mental/behavioral health and medical staff, Manuals
program providers and volunteers;
Prior to initial entry to the facility, the
SFJJC and the SYTF ensures new
☒ ☐ ☐
support staff, contractors, and or
volunteers undergoes a safety/security
briefing and must complete the initial
orientation training.
SFJJC and the SYTF meets Title 15
minimum standards for this regulation.
(f) maintenance of record-keeping, statistics and Juvenile Justice Center Policy
communication system to ensure: and Procedure (JJCPP) Section 1.03:
Establishment and Maintenance of
☒ ☐ ☐
Manuals
(1) efficient operation of the juvenile facility; Juvenile Justice Center Policy
and Procedure (JJCPP) Section 1.03:
Establishment and Maintenance of
Manuals
Handwritten notes in logs and
☒ ☐ ☐ handwritten reports are the main means
of record keeping of day-to-day
programming and facility operations.
SFJJC and the SYTF meets Title 15
minimum standards for this regulation.
(2) legal and proper care of youth; Juvenile Justice Center Policy
and Procedure (JJCPP) Section 1.03:
Establishment and Maintenance of
Manuals
☒ ☐ ☐
SFJJC and the SYTF meets Title 15
minimum standards for this regulation.
(3) maintenance of individual youth's records; Juvenile Justice Center Policy
and Procedure (JJCPP) Section 1.03:
Establishment and Maintenance of
☒ ☐ ☐
Manuals
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(4) supply of information to the juvenile court Juvenile Justice Center Policy
and those authorized by the court or by the and Procedure (JJCPP) Section 1.03:
law; and, Establishment and Maintenance of
Manuals
☒ ☐ ☐ The agency utilizes a case management
system for communication and record
keeping with the courts, juvenile
probation, and statistical data collection.
(5) release of information regarding youth. Juvenile Justice Center Policy
and Procedure (JJCPP) Section 1.03:
Establishment and Maintenance of
☒ ☐ ☐
Manuals
(g) ethical responsibilities; Juvenile Justice Center Policy
and Procedure (JJCPP) Section 1.03:
Establishment and Maintenance of
☒ ☐ ☐
Manuals
(h) trauma-informed approaches; Juvenile Justice Center Policy
and Procedure (JJCPP) Section 1.03:
Establishment and Maintenance of
Manuals and Section 1.01: Establishing
the Facility and Delineating Its Mission
As part of the annual review, all SFJJC
☒ ☐ ☐
and the SYTF detention staff
participated in an 8-hour policy and
procedures update training that included,
but was not limited to, trauma informed
approaches.
(i) culturally responsive approaches; Juvenile Justice Center Policy
and Procedure (JJCPP) Section 1.03:
Establishment and Maintenance of
Manuals and Section 1.01: Establishing
the Facility and Delineating Its Mission
As part of the annual review, all SFJJC
☒ ☐ ☐ and the SYTF detention staff
participated in an 8-hour policy and
procedures update training that included,
but was not limited to, culturally
responsive approaches.
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(j) gender responsive approaches; Juvenile Justice Center Policy
and Procedure (JJCPP) Section 1.03:
Establishment and Maintenance of
Manuals and Section 1.01: Establishing
the Facility and Delineating Its Mission
As part of the annual review, all SFJJC
☒ ☐ ☐ and the SYTF detention staff
participated in an 8-hour policy and
procedures update training that included,
but was not limited to, gender responsive
approaches.
(k) a non-discrimination provision that provides that Juvenile Justice Center Policy
all youth within the facility shall have fair and and Procedure (JJCPP) Section 1.03:
equal access to all available services, Establishment and Maintenance of
placement, care, treatment, and benefits, and Manuals
provides that no person shall be subject to and Section 5.03: Youth Rights and
discrimination or harassment on the basis of Responsibilities
actual or perceived race, ethnic group
identification, ancestry, national origin, ☒ ☐ ☐ As part of the annual review, all SFJJC
immigration status, color, religion, gender, and the SYTF detention staff
sexual orientation, gender identity, gender participated in an 8-hour policy and
expression, mental or physical disability, or HIV procedures update training that included,
status, including restrictive housing or but was not limited to, non-discrimination
classification decisions based solely on any of provisions regarding the treatment and
the above mentioned categories; care of youth.
(l) storage and maintenance requirements for any Juvenile Justice Center Policy
chemical agents related security devices, and and Procedure (JJCPP) Section 1.03:
weapons and ammunition, where applicable; ☒ ☐ ☐ Establishment and Maintenance of
Manuals
(m) establishment of procedures for collection of Juvenile Justice Center Policy
Medi-Cal eligibility information and enrollment and Procedure (JJCPP) Section 1.03:
of eligible youth; and, Establishment and Maintenance of
☒ ☐ ☐ Manuals
and Section 3.01(C)19- Admission
Procedures
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(n) establishment of a policy that prohibits all forms Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
of sexual abuse, sexual assault and sexual Procedure (JJCPP) Section 1.03:
harassment. The policy shall include an Establishment and Maintenance of
approach to preventing, detecting and Manuals and Section 5.07: Prison Rape
responding to such conduct and any retaliation Elimination Act (PREA)
for reporting such conduct, as well as a
provision for reporting such conduct by youth, As part of the annual review, all SFJJC
staff or a third party. and the SYTF detention staff
☒ ☐ ☐
participated in an 8-hour policy and
procedures update training that included,
but was not limited to, a review of the
above PREA policy that prohibits all
forms of sexual abuse, sexual assault,
and sexual harassment.
1325 FIRE SAFETY PLAN Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
Procedure (JJCPP) Section 11.02: Fire
The facility administrator shall consult with the local Safety Plan
fire department having jurisdiction over the facility,
☒ ☐ ☐
or with the State Fire Marshal, in developing a plan SFJJC and the SYTF meets Title 15
for fire safety which shall include, but not be limited minimum standards for this regulation.
to:
a) a fire prevention plan to be included as part of Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
the manual of policy and procedures; Procedure (JJCPP) Section 11.02: Fire
☒ ☐ ☐
Safety Plan
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b) monthly fire and life safety inspections by Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
facility staff with two- year retention of the Procedure (JJCPP) Section 11.02: Fire
inspection record; Safety Plan
We requested a review of the facilities
monthly, fire and life safety inspections
for the full 2020-2022 inspection cycle.
We discovered that there was no Fire
and Life Safety Inspection forms to refer
to for review. However, the elements of
the monthly fire and life safety
inspections were encompassed in the
monthly fire drill documentation.
☒ ☐ ☐
To remain compliant, we discussed the
importance of formulating documents
that provide the appropriate record
keeping to accurately reflect the
occurrence of all fire and life safety
inspections. SFJJC administration was
receptive to our discussions and created
a separate Fire and Life Safety
Inspection form that meets the elements
of this regulation.
SFJJC and the SYTF meets Title 15
minimum standards for this regulation.
c) fire prevention inspections as required by Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
Health and Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) Procedure (JJCPP) Section 11.02: Fire
and (b); Safety Plan
☒ ☐ ☐
A fire inspection was completed by San
Francisco Fire Department on
November 2, 2021, by Brendan
Cormack.
d) an evacuation plan; Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
Procedure (JJCPP) Section 11.03:
Facility Emergency Plan
☒ ☐ ☐
SFJJC and the SYTF meets Title 15
minimum standards for this regulation.
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e) documented fire drills not less than quarterly; Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
Procedure (JJCPP) Section 11.02: Fire
Safety Plan
We requested a review of quarterly fire
drills’ documentation for the full 2020-
2022 inspection cycle. SFJJC exceeded
☒ ☐ ☐
Title 15 minimum standards for fire drill
expectations, in terms of intervals of
occurrence. Fire Drill records show that
fire drills occur monthly.
f) a written plan for the emergency housing of Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
youth in the case of fire; and, Procedure (JJCPP) Section 11.03:
Facility Emergency Plan
The agency is working toward
☒ ☐ ☐
establishing an updated and more
specific written plan for the emergency
housing of youth in the case of long-term
evacuation.
g) development of a fire suppression pre-plan in Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
cooperation with the local fire department. Procedure (JJCPP) Section 11.02: Fire
Safety Plan
☒ ☐ ☐
SFJJC and the SYTF meets Title 15
minimum standards for this regulation.
1326 SECURITY REVIEW A letter provided by CPO Katherine
Weinstein-Miller confirmed that an
Each facility administrator shall develop policies
annual administrative review of the
and procedures to annually review, evaluate, and
SFJJC policy and procedures manual
document security of the facility. The review and
was conducted from March 28, 2022, to
evaluation shall include internal and external
April 1, 2022. As part of the annual
security, including, but not limited to, key control,
equipment, and staff training. ☒ ☐ ☐ review, a “Safety and Control”
procedures training was conducted with
detention staff.
SFJJC and the SYTF meets Title 15
minimum standards for this regulation.
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1327 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
Procedure (JJCPP) Section 11.03:
The facility administrator shall develop facility-
Facility Emergency Plan
specific policies and procedures for emergencies
A letter provided by CPO Katherine
that shall include, but not be limited to:
Weinstein-Miller confirmed that an
annual administrative review of the
SFJJC policy and procedures manual
☒ ☐ ☐ was conducted from March 28, 2022, to
April 1, 2022. As part of the annual
review, an Emergency Procedures
training was conducted with detention
staff.
SFJJC and the SYTF meets Title 15
minimum standards for this regulation.
(a) escape, disturbances, and the taking of Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
hostages; Procedure (JJCPP) Section 10.18:
☒ ☐ ☐ Security Threat Emergency Plan and
11.03: Facility Emergency Plan
(b) civil disturbance, active shooter and terrorist Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
attack; Procedure (JJCPP) Section 10.18:
☒ ☐ ☐ Security Threat Emergency Plan and
11.03: Facility Emergency Plan
(c) fire and natural disasters; Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
Procedure (JJCPP) Section 11.03:
☒ ☐ ☐ Facility Emergency Plan
(d) periodic testing of emergency equipment; Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
Procedure (JJCPP) Section 11.04:
Preventative Maintenance Program
☒ ☐ ☐
SFJJC and the SYTF meets Title 15
minimum standards for this regulation.
(e) emergency evacuation of the facility; and Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
Procedure (JJCPP) Section 11.03:
Facility Emergency Plan
A letter provided by CPO Katherine
Weinstein-Miller confirmed that an
☒ ☐ ☐ annual administrative review of the
SFJJC policy and procedures manual
confirms that SFJJC and the SYTF
meets Title 15 Minimum standards for
this regulation.
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(f) a program to provide all youth supervision staff Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
with an annual review of emergency Procedure (JJCPP) Section 11.03:
procedures. Facility Emergency Plan
A letter provided by CPO Katherine
Weinstein-Miller confirmed that an
☒ ☐ ☐
annual administrative review of the
SFJJC policy and procedures manual
confirms that SFJJC and the SYTF
meets Title 15 Minimum standards for
this regulation.
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1328 SAFETY CHECKS Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
Procedure (JJCPP) Section 10.03:
The facility administrator shall develop and
Safety Checks
implement policy and procedures that provide for
direct visual observation of youth at a minimum of We reviewed random Safety Checks
every 15 minutes, at random or varied intervals logs over the inspection cycle. In
during hours when youth are asleep or when youth addition, we specifically reviewed the
are in their rooms, confined in holding cells or months of April and May for the year
confined to their bed in a dormitory. Supervision is 2021 and months February and March
not replaced, but may be supplemented by, an for the year 2022.
audio/visual electronic surveillance system
Per policy, the safety checks are
designed to detect overt, aggressive or assaultive
conducted using the electronic Time
behavior and to summon aid in emergencies. All
Keeping Systems “PIPE” data recording
safety checks shall be documented with the actual
system. The PIPE records the actual
time the check is completed.
time a safety check is completed.
The graveyard Supervisor does nightly
audits of all units for late safety checks.
Late safety checks are indicated in red
on the PIPE system. Compliance for
random and varied safety checks is not
part of the graveyard supervisor’s audit
for all the housing units. The graveyard
supervisor does email the safety check
☒ ☐ ☐ downloads to Senior unit supervisors.
However, there was no documentation
to show oversight or review of safety
checks to ensure random and varied
safety checks were occurring per SFJJC
policy.
SFJJC policy states that “all Senior
Counselors or designee shall download
safety check data for each living unit
during his/ her assigned shift to
determine regular compliance” and “The
Director or designee shall conduct
weekly review of safety check data and
maintain a record of the results”.
SFJJC administration was receptive to
technical assistance and best practice
outcomes outlining the importance of
documenting safety check quality
assurance and audits that mirror policy
and procedure expectations.
SFJJC and the SYTF meets Title 15
minimum standards for this regulation.
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1329 SUICIDE PREVENTION PLAN Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
Procedure (JJCPP) Section 3.03:
Suicide Prevention Plan
The facility administrator, in collaboration with the
healthcare and behavioral/mental health The facility administrator, in collaboration
administrators, shall plan and implement written
with Medical and Mental Health-Special
policies and procedures which delineate a Suicide
Programs for Youth (SPY) health and
Prevention Plan. The plan shall consider the
behavioral services, have a suicide
needs of youth experiencing past or current
prevention plan that is effective and
trauma. Suicide prevention responses shall be
sustainable.
respectful and in the least invasive manner
☒ ☐ ☐
consistent with the level of suicide risk. The plan
When needed, suicide risk youth are
shall include the following elements:
placed on an appropriate suicide watch
and the appropriate protections are
implemented. Facility staff have access
to a mental health crisis line to be
contacted as needed as well.
SFJJC and the SYTF meets Title 15
minimum standards for this regulation.
(a) Suicide prevention training as required in Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
Section 1322, Youth Supervision Staff Procedure (JJCPP) Section 3.03:
Orientation, and Training and the Juvenile Suicide Prevention Plan
Corrections Officer Core Course.
The elements of this regulation are
confirmed in the CPO appointment and
qualifications letter dated August 31,
☒ ☐ ☐ 2022.
An annual refresher training is included
in the SFJJC Suicide Prevention Plan. In
addition, staff receive suicide prevention
training during Counselor CORE
training.
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(b) Screening, Identification Assessment and Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
Precautionary Protocols Procedure (JJCPP) Section 3.03:
(1) All youth shall be screened for risk of Suicide Prevention Plan and 3.01: Youth
suicide at intake and as needed during
Admissions, Referrals, Screenings and
detention.
Classification
We reviewed random youth intake
screenings and/or assessments
completed by Intake facility staff. SFJJC
intake staff screen, assess, and identify
☒ ☐ ☐ youth who may be a suicide risk. The
elements of this regulation are
performed via staff’s personal
observations, intake questions,
interviews with the arresting officer, and
information from parents. Medical staff
conduct an assessment as well.
SFJJC and the SYTF meets Title 15
minimum standards for this regulation.
(2) All youth supervision staff who perform Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
intake processes shall be trained in Procedure (JJCPP) Section 3.03:
screening youth for risk of suicide. Suicide Prevention Plan
The elements of this regulation are
confirmed in the CPO appointment and
☒ ☐ ☐
qualifications letter dated August 31,
2022.
An annual refresher training is included
in the SFJJC Suicide Prevention Plan.
(3) All youth who have been identified Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
during the intake screening process to Procedure (JJCPP) Section 3.03:
be at risk of suicide shall be referred to Suicide Prevention Plan
behavioral/mental health staff for a
suicide risk assessment. Youth identified during the intake
screening process to be at risk of suicide
shall be seen by Special Program for
Youth (SPY) medical providers within 96
☒ ☐ ☐
hours of admission.
In review of the above policy and an
interview with behavioral health staff, we
confirmed that the SFJJC and the SYTF
meets Title 15 minimum standards for
this regulation.
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(4) Precautionary protocols shall be Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
developed to ensure the youth’s safety Procedure (JJCPP) Section 3.03:
pending the behavioral/mental health Suicide Prevention Plan
assessment.
Youth found to be at risk for suicide who
☒ ☐ ☐ cannot be immediately seen are placed
on the mental health list. Pending
behavioral health assessment, youth
may be placed on a “5-minute Safety
Check” or a “Constant Watch”.
(c) Referral process to behavioral/mental health Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
staff for assessment and/or services. Procedure (JJCPP) Section 3.03:
Suicide Prevention Plan
☒ ☐ ☐
SFJJC and the SYTF meets Title 15
minimum standards for this regulation.
(d) Procedures for monitoring of youth identified at Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
risk for suicide. Procedure (JJCPP) Section 3.03:
Suicide Prevention Plan
To monitor youth at risk for suicide, the
facility utilizes the following:
☒ ☐ ☐ • 5-minute Safety Checks
• Constant Watch
SFJJC and the SYTF meets Title 15
minimum standards for this regulation.
(e) Safety Interventions Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
(1) Procedures to address intervention Procedure (JJCPP) Section 3.03:
protocols for youth identified at risk for Suicide Prevention Plan
suicide which may include, but are not ☒ ☐ ☐
limited to:
SFJJC and the SYTF meets Title 15
minimum standards for this regulation.
A. Housing consideration Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
Procedure (JJCPP) Section 3.03:
☒ ☐ ☐ Suicide Prevention Plan
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B. Treatment strategies including Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
trauma-informed approaches Procedure (JJCPP) Section 3.03:
Suicide Prevention Plan
The elements of this regulation are
confirmed in the CPO appointment and
qualifications letter dated August 31,
☒ ☐ ☐
2022.
An annual refresher training that
includes trauma informed approaches is
included in the SFJJC Suicide
Prevention Plan.
(2) Procedures to instruct youth Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
supervision staff how to respond to Procedure (JJCPP) Section 3.03:
youth who exhibit suicidal behaviors. ☒ ☐ ☐ Suicide Prevention Plan
(f) Communication Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
(1) The intake process shall include Procedure (JJCPP) Section 3.03:
communication with the arresting officer Suicide Prevention Plan
and family guardians regarding the
youth’s past or present suicidal
At Intake, the intake Juvenile Justice
ideations, behaviors or attempts.
Facility Counselor (JJCFC) asks
targeted questions of the arresting officer
regarding a youth’s mental and or
☒ ☐ ☐ physical state of being. In addition, each
parent and or guardian is questioned
regarding any prior or recent suicidal
behaviors.
SFJJC and the SYTF meets Title 15
minimum standards for this regulation.
(2) Procedures for clear and current Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
information sharing about youth at risk Procedure (JJCPP) Section 3.03:
for suicide with youth supervision, ☒ ☐ ☐ Suicide Prevention Plan
healthcare, and behavioral/mental
health staff.
(g) Debriefing of Critical Incidents Related to Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
Suicides or Attempts Procedure (JJCPP) Section 3.03:
(1) Process for administrative review of the Suicide Prevention Plan
circumstances and responses ☒ ☐ ☐
proceeding, during and after the critical SFJJC and the SYTF meets Title 15
incident. minimum standards for this regulation.
(2) Process for a debriefing event with Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
affected staff. Procedure (JJCPP) Section 3.03:
☒ ☐ ☐
Suicide Prevention Plan
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(3) Process for a debriefing event with Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
affected youth. Procedure (JJCPP) Section 3.03:
Suicide Prevention Plan
☒ ☐ ☐
SFJJC and the SYTF meets Title 15
minimum standards for this regulation.
(h) Documentation Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
(1) Documentation processes shall be Procedure (JJCPP) Section 3.03:
developed to ensure compliance with ☒ ☐ ☐ Suicide Prevention Plan
this regulation
Youth identified at risk for suicide shall not be Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
denied the opportunity to participate in facility Procedure (JJCPP) Section 3.03:
programs, services and activities which are Suicide Prevention Plan
available to other non-suicidal youth, unless
deemed necessary for the safety of the youth or ☒ ☐ ☐ SFJJC and the SYTF meets Title 15
security of the facility. Any deprivation of minimum standards for this regulation.
programs, services or activities for youth at risk of
suicide shall be documented and approved by the
facility manager.
1340 REPORTING OF LEGAL ACTIONS Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
Procedure (JJCPP): Policy 1.01
Each facility shall submit to the Board a letter of
Establishing the Facility and Delineating
notification on each legal action, pertaining to
its Mission
conditions of confinement, filed against persons or
legal entities responsible for juvenile facility ☒ ☐ ☐
At the time of this inspection, there were
operation.
no reports of legal action having
occurred during this inspection cycle
2020 thru 2022.
1341 DEATH AND SERIOUS ILLNESS OR Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
INJURY OF A YOUTH WHILE DETAINED Procedure (JJCPP) Section10.02: Death
and Serious Injury
(1) Death of a Youth. The policy was developed in cooperation
(a) The facility administrator, in cooperation with with Special Programs for Youth (SPY)
the health administrator and the
behavioral/mental health director, shall At the time of this inspection, there were
☒ ☐ ☐
develop written policies and procedures in the no reports of death or serious illness, or
event of the death of a youth while detained, injury having occurred during this
which include notifications to necessary inspection cycle 2020 thru 2022.
parties, which may include the Juvenile Court,
the parent, guardian or person standing in loco
parentis and the youth’s attorney of record.
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(b) The health administrator, in cooperation with Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
the facility administrator, shall develop written Procedure (JJCPP) Section10.02: Death
policies and procedures to assure there is a and Serious Injury
medical and operational review of every in-
custody death of a youth. The review team
☒ ☐ ☐
shall include the facility administrator and/or
facility manager, the health administrator, the
responsible physician and other health care
and supervision staff who are relevant to the
incident.
(c) The administrator of the facility shall provide to Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
the Board a copy of the report submitted to the Procedure (JJCPP) Section10.02: Death
Attorney General under Government Code and Serious Injury
Section 12525. A copy of the report shall be ☒ ☐ ☐
submitted to the Board within 10 calendar days
after the death.
(d) Upon receipt of a report of the death of a youth Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
from the administrator, the Board may within Procedure (JJCPP) Section10.02: Death
30 calendar days inspect and evaluate the and Serious Injury
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 Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
(a) The facility administrator, in cooperation with Procedure (JJCPP) Section10.02: Death
the health administrator, shall develop written and Serious Injury
policies and procedures for the notification 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 in the case of a serious
illness or injury of a youth.
1342 POPULATION ACCOUNTING Per the Board of State and Community
Corrections records, SFJJC and SYTF
Each juvenile facility shall submit required
Profile survey Reports are timely and
population and profile survey reports to the Board ☒ ☐ ☐
meets minimum standards for this
within 10 working days after the end of each
regulation.
reporting period, in a format to be provided by the
Board.
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1343 JUVENILE FACILITY CAPACITY Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
Procedure (JJCPP): Policy 1.01
When the number of youth detained in a living unit
Establishing the Facility and Delineating
of a juvenile facility exceeds its rated capacity for
its Mission
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
The facility has not exceeded its rated
Board.
☒ ☐ ☐ capacity this 2020 thru 2022 inspection
cycle. The SFJJC rated capacity is as
follows:
Juvenile Hall complex = 150
Juvenile Hall = 135
Secure Youth Treatment Facility= 15
1350 ADMITTANCE PROCEDURES Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
Procedure (JJCPP) Section 3.01: Youth
The facility administrator shall develop and Admissions, Referrals, Screenings and
implement written policies and procedures for Classification
admittance of youth that emphasize respectful and
humane engagement with youth, and reflect that Random SFJJC Intake Packet forms
the admission process may be traumatic to youth were reviewed. In review of the
who may have already experienced trauma. documentation, SFJJC and SYTF
Policies shall be trauma-informed, culturally complies with the minimum standards for
relevant, and responsive to the language and ☒ ☐ ☐ this regulation.
literacy needs of youth. In addition to the We also interviewed youth in custody.
requirements of Sections 1324 and 1430 of these Overall, we were impressed with the
regulations: trauma informed approach SFJJC that
intake, medical and behavioral health
staff utilize with youth during the intake
process to ensure the elements of this
regulation are met.
(a) the admittance process shall include: Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
(1) Access to two free phone calls within one Procedure (JJCPP) Section 3.01: Youth
hour of admittance in accordance with the Admissions, Referrals, Screenings and
provisions of Welfare and Institution Code Classification
Section 627;
We interviewed youth housed at the
☒ ☐ ☐
facility and detention staff. We confirmed
that the SFJJC and the SYTF meets
compliance with this regulation.
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(2) Offer of a shower; Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
Procedure (JJCPP) Section 3.01: Youth
Admissions, Referrals, Screenings and
Classification
Youth and detention staff interviewed
☒ ☐ ☐
reported youth are offered shower and
clean clothes upon intake. Intake
documentation also reflects that the
SFJJC and the SYTF meets Title 15
minimum standards for this regulation.
(3) Documented secure storage of personal Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
belongings; Procedure (JJCPP) Section 3.01: Youth
Admissions, Referrals, Screenings and
☒ ☐ ☐
Classification
(4) Offer of food upon arrival; Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
Procedure (JJCPP) Section 3.01: Youth
Admissions, Referrals, Screenings and
Classification
A Booking check list is utilized to
☒ ☐ ☐ document that youth have been offered
food upon arrival.
We interviewed youth housed at the
facility and detention staff. We confirmed
that the SFJJC and the SYTF meets
compliance with this regulation.
(5) Screening for physical and behavioral Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
health and safety issues, intellectual or Procedure (JJCPP) Section 3.01: Youth
developmental disabilities; Admissions, Referrals, Screenings and
Classification
☒ ☐ ☐ The facility utilizes the booking Sheet
and the PREA Vulnerability Assessment
Instrument to assess and respond to
medical, behavioral, and developmental
disability issues learned during the
admission process.
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(6) Screening for physical and developmental Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
disabilities in accordance with Sections Procedure (JJCPP) Section 3.01: Youth
1329, 1413, and 1430 of these regulations; Admissions, Referrals, Screenings and
Classification
Through documentation and interviews
☒ ☐ ☐
with medical and behavioral health staff,
we confirmed that SFJJC and the SYTF
ensures that all youth have a full medical
exam within 96 hours of intake.
(7) Contact with Regional Center for the Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
Developmentally Disabled for youth that Procedure (JJCPP) Section 3.01: Youth
are suspected of or identified as having a Admissions, Referrals, Screenings and
developmental disability, pursuant to Classification
Section 1413; and, ☒ ☐ ☐
SFJJC and the SYTF meets compliance
with this regulation.
(8) Procedures consistent with Section Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
1352.5. Procedure (JJCPP) Section 3.01: Youth
Admissions, Referrals, Screenings and
☒ ☐ ☐
Classification
(b) juvenile hall administrators shall establish Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
written criteria for detention that considers the Procedure (JJCPP) Section 3.01: Youth
least restrictive environment. Admissions, Referrals, Screenings and
Classification
We observed documentation showing
☒ ☐ ☐
that all youth are screened by utilizing a
classification form which assesses the
housing unit placement of the youth
based on the criminal sophistication of a
youth.
(c) juvenile camps and post-dispositional Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
programs in juvenile halls shall develop Procedure (JJCPP) Section 3.01: Youth
policies and procedures that advise the youth Admissions, Referrals, Screenings and
of the estimated length of stay, inform them of Classification
program guidelines and provide written ☒ ☐ ☐
screening criteria for inclusion and exclusion SYTF meets compliance with this
from the program. regulation.
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(d) juvenile halls shall develop policies and Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
procedures that advise any committed youth Procedure (JJCPP) Section 3.01: Youth
of the estimated length of his/her stay. Admissions, Referrals, Screenings and
Classification
To remain compliant, we discussed the
☒ ☐ ☐ importance of consistently documenting
all information requested from intake
documentation including, but not limited
to, advising committed youth of the
estimated length of stay.
1350.5. SCREENING FOR THE RISK OF Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
SEXUAL ABUSE Procedure (JJCPP) Section 3.06:
Screening for the Risk of Sexual Abuse
The facility administrator shall develop and
implement written policies and procedures to We reviewed random youth intake
reduce the risk of sexual abuse by or upon youth. screening packets for each year of this
The policy shall require facility staff to assess each 2020-2022 inspection cycle and
youth within 72 hours of admission based on the interviewed youth house at SFJJC and
following information: the SYTF. Youth confirmed being screen
upon intake.
☒ ☐ ☐ To remain compliant, we discussed the
importance of consistently documenting
all information requested from
Vulnerability assessment tool
documentation including, but not limited
to, completing the full assessment
scores and documenting them
accordingly.
SFJJC and the SYTF meets compliance
with this regulation.
(a) Prior sexual victimization or abusiveness; Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
Procedure (JJCPP) Section 3.06:
Screening for the Risk of Sexual Abuse
☒ ☐ ☐
(b) Gender nonconforming appearance or Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
manner; or identification as lesbian, gay or Procedure (JJCPP) Section 3.06:
bisexual, transgender, queer or intersex, and Screening for the Risk of Sexual Abuse
whether the youth may, therefore, be ☒ ☐ ☐
vulnerable to sexual abuse; SFJJC and the SYTF meets compliance
with this regulation.
(c) Current charges and offense history; Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
Procedure (JJCPP) Section 3.06:
☒ ☐ ☐ Screening for the Risk of Sexual Abuse
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(d) Age; Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
Procedure (JJCPP) Section 3.06:
Screening for the Risk of Sexual Abuse
☒ ☐ ☐
SFJJC and the SYTF meets compliance
with this regulation.
(e) Level of emotional and cognitive development; Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
Procedure (JJCPP) Section 3.06:
☒ ☐ ☐ Screening for the Risk of Sexual Abuse
(f) Physical size and stature; Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
Procedure (JJCPP) Section 3.06:
☒ ☐ ☐ Screening for the Risk of Sexual Abuse
(g) Mental illness or mental disabilities; Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
Procedure (JJCPP) Section 3.06:
Screening for the Risk of Sexual Abuse
☒ ☐ ☐
SFJJC and the SYTF meets compliance
with this regulation.
(h) Intellectual or developmental disabilities; Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
Procedure (JJCPP) Section 3.06:
Screening for the Risk of Sexual Abuse
☒ ☐ ☐
SFJJC and the SYTF meets compliance
with this regulation.
(i) Physical disabilities; Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
Procedure (JJCPP) Section 3.06:
☒ ☐ ☐ Screening for the Risk of Sexual Abuse
(j) The youth’s perception of vulnerability; and, Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
Procedure (JJCPP) Section 3.06:
☒ ☐ ☐ Screening for the Risk of Sexual Abuse
(k) Any other specific information about the Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
individual youth that may indicate heightened Procedure (JJCPP) Section 3.06:
needs for supervision, additional safety Screening for the Risk of Sexual Abuse
precautions, or separation from certain other ☒ ☐ ☐
youth.
SFJJC and the SYTF meets compliance
with this regulation.
Staff shall ascertain this information through Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
conversations with the youth during the admittance Procedure (JJCPP) Section 3.06:
process, medical and behavioral health Screening for the Risk of Sexual Abuse
screenings; during classification assessments; ☒
☐ ☐
and by reviewing court records, case files, facility SFJJC and the SYTF meets compliance
behavioral records, and other relevant with this regulation.
documentation from the youth’s files.
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The facility administrator shall implement Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
appropriate controls on the dissemination of Procedure (JJCPP) Section 3.06:
information within the facility relative to responses Screening for the Risk of Sexual Abuse
☒
received pursuant to this assessment in order to ☐ ☐
ensure that sensitive information is not exploited to SFJJC and the SYTF meets compliance
the youth’s detriment by staff or other youth. with this regulation.
1351 RELEASE PROCEDURES Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
Procedure (JJCPP) Section 3.04:
The facility administrator shall develop and
☒ Release, Transfers and Leaves
implement written policies and procedures for ☐ ☐
release of youth from custody which provide for: SFJJC and the SYTF meets compliance
with this regulation.
(a) verification of identity/release papers; Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
Procedure (JJCPP) Section 3.04:
☒ ☐ ☐ Release, Transfers and Leaves
(b) return of personal clothing and valuables; Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
Procedure (JJCPP) Section 3.04:
☒ ☐ ☐ Release, Transfers and Leaves
(c) notification to the youth's parents or guardian; Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
Procedure (JJCPP) Section 3.04:
☒ ☐ ☐ Release, Transfers and Leaves
(d) notification to the facility health care provider in Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
accordance with Sections 1408 and 1437 of Procedure (JJCPP) Section 3.04:
these regulations, for coordination with outside Release, Transfers and Leaves
agencies; and,
We interviewed education services
☒ ☐ ☐ (teacher). We concluded that SFJJC
and the SYTF meets compliance with
Title 15 minimum standards for this
regulation.
(e) notification of school staff; Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
Procedure (JJCPP) Section 3.04:
Release, Transfers and Leaves
We interviewed health services and
☒ ☐ ☐ behavioral health service providers. We
concluded that SFJJC and the SYTF
meets compliance with Title 15 minimum
standards for this regulation.
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(f) notification of facility mental health personnel. Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
Procedure (JJCPP) Section 3.04:
Release, Transfers and Leaves
We interviewed health services and
☒ ☐ ☐ behavioral health service providers. We
concluded that SFJJC and the SYTF
meets compliance with Title 15 minimum
standards for this regulation.
The facility administrator shall develop and Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
implement policies and procedures for post- Procedure (JJCPP) Section 3.04:
disposition youth to coordinate the provision of Release, Transfers and Leaves
transitional and reentry services including, but not
A Transitional form exists. However, we
limited to, medical and behavioral health,
were unable to determine the level of
education, probation supervision and community-
provisions of transitional and reentry
based services.
services that were provided to youth.
The agency was receptive to making
☒ ☐ ☐ recommended updates to the transition
form and process to add clarity and
consistency. At the time of this report, a
refined and well detailed transition form
was developed and put into practice.
SFJJC and the SYTF meets compliance
with this regulation.
The facility administrator shall develop and Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
implement written policies and procedures for the Procedure (JJCPP) Section 3.04:
furlough of youth from custody. ☒ ☐ ☐ Release, Transfers and Leaves
1352 CLASSIFICATION Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
Procedure (JJCPP) Section 3.01: Youth
The facility administrator shall develop and
Admissions, Referrals, Screenings and
implement written policies and procedures on
☒ ☐ ☐ Classification
classification of youth for the purpose of
determining housing placement in the facility.
Such procedures shall:
(a) provide for the safety of the youth, other youth, Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
facility staff, and the public by placing youth in Procedure (JJCPP) Section 3.01: Youth
the appropriate, least restrictive housing and Admissions, Referrals, Screenings and
program settings. Housing assignments shall ☒ ☐ ☐ Classification
consider the need for single, double or
dormitory assignment or location within the
dormitory;
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(b) consider facility populations and physical Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
design of the facility; Procedure (JJCPP) Section 3.01: Youth
☒ ☐ ☐ Admissions, Referrals, Screenings and
Classification
(c) provide that a youth shall be classified upon Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
admittance to the facility; classification factors Procedure (JJCPP) Section 3.01: Youth
shall include, but not be limited to: age, Admissions, Referrals, Screenings and
maturity, sophistication, emotional stability, Classification
program needs, legal status, public safety ☒ ☐ ☐
considerations, medical/mental health
considerations, gender and gender identity of
the youth;
(d) provide for periodic classification reviews, Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
including provisions that consider the level of Procedure (JJCPP) Section 3.01: Youth
supervision and the youth's behavior while in ☒ ☐ ☐ Admissions, Referrals, Screenings and
custody; and, Classification
(e) provide that facility staff shall not separate Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
youth from the general population or assign Procedure (JJCPP) Section 3.01: Youth
youth to a single occupancy room based solely Admissions, Referrals, Screenings and
on the youth's actual or perceived race, ethnic Classification
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, Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
bisexual, transgender, questioning or intersex Procedure (JJCPP) Section 3.01: Youth
identification or status as an indicator of ☒ ☐ ☐ Admissions, Referrals, Screenings and
likelihood of being sexually abusive. Classification
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1352.5 TRANSGENDER AND INTERSEX Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
YOUTH. Procedure (JJCPP) Section 5.11:
Transgender and Intersex Youth; Policy
The facility administrator shall develop written
5.02 LGBTQQI Youth Protocol
policies and procedures ensuring respectful and
equitable treatment of transgender and intersex SFJJC and the SYTF has implemented
☒ ☐ ☐
youth. The policies shall provide that: policy for their Transgender population,
incorporating all aspects of this
regulation.
(a) Facility staff shall respect every youth’s gender Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
identity and shall refer to the youth by the Procedure (JJCPP) Section 5.11:
youth’s preferred name and gender pronoun, Transgender and Intersex Youth; Policy
regardless of the youth’s legal name. Facilities 5.02 LGBTQQI Youth Protocol
may prohibit the use of gang or slang names ☒ ☐ ☐
or names that otherwise compromise facility
operations as determined by the facility
manager or designee, and shall document any
decision made on this basis.
(b) Facility staff shall permit youth to dress and Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
present themselves in a manner consistent Procedure (JJCPP) Section 5.11:
with their gender identity and shall provide Transgender and Intersex Youth; Policy
☒ ☐ ☐
youth with the institution’s clothing and 5.02 LGBTQQI Youth Protocol
undergarments consistent with their gender
identity.
(c) Facility staff shall house youth in the unit or Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
room that best meets their individual needs Procedure (JJCPP) Section 5.11:
and promotes their safety and well-being. Staff Transgender and Intersex Youth; Policy
may not automatically house youth according 5.02 LGBTQQI Youth Protocol
to their external anatomy and shall document
SFJJC and the SYTF meets compliance
the reasons for any decision to house youth in ☒ ☐ ☐
with this regulation.
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 Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
transgender and intersex youth have access to Procedure (JJCPP) Section 5.11:
medical and behavioral health providers Transgender and Intersex Youth; Policy
qualified to provide care and treatment to 5.02 LGBTQQI Youth Protocol
☒ ☐ ☐
transgender and intersex youth.
SFJJC and the SYTF meets compliance
with this regulation.
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(e) Consistent with the facility’s reasonable and Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
necessary security considerations and Procedure (JJCPP) Section 5.11:
physical plant, facility staff shall make every Transgender and Intersex Youth; Policy
effort to ensure the safety and privacy of ☒ ☐ ☐ 5.02 LGBTQQI Youth Protocol
transgender and intersex youth when the youth
SFJJC and the SYTF meets compliance
are using the bathroom or shower, or dressing
with this regulation.
or undressing.
Facility staff shall not conduct physical searches of Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
any youth for the purpose of determining the Procedure (JJCPP) Section 5.11:
youth’s anatomical sex. Whenever feasible, the Transgender and Intersex Youth; Policy
facility shall respect the youth’s preference ☒ ☐ ☐ 5.02 LGBTQQI Youth Protocol
regarding the gender of the staff member who
SFJJC and the SYTF meets compliance
conducts any search of the youth.
with this regulation.
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1353 ORIENTATION Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
Procedure (JJCPP) Section3.5:
The facility administrator shall develop and
Orientation
implement written policies and procedures to
orient a youth prior to placement in a living area. We reviewed random orientation
Both written and verbal information shall be documents covering this 2020-2022
provided and supplemented with video orientation inspection cycle. We also interviewed
youth housed at the facility.
if feasible. Provision shall be made to provide
accessible orientation information to all detained
We observed that the youth handbook
youth including those with disabilities, limited
and the facility policy contain the
literacy, or English language learners. Orientation
elements of this regulation pertaining to
shall include information that addresses:
the orientation process. Youth also view
an orientation video.
We did, however, provide technical
assistance in recommending suggested
changes to the Orientation
acknowledgement form and process that
ensure consistency with information
given to the youth, and clarity of a
☒ ☐ ☐ youth’s understanding of the information
received, including, but not limited to,
information within the handbook and
access to Title 15 minimum standards.
The agency was receptive to our
recommended suggestions. The agency
was able to re-integrate a prior utilized
orientation checklist that offers a
standard format of information shared
with youth during orientation. The
agency has also updated the
acknowledgement form to be more
specific to the orientation checklist. The
changes will ensure that all youth
receive the same information during the
orientation process.
Both the SFJJC and the STYF meets the
Title 15 minimum requirements for this
regulation.
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(a) facility rules including contraband and Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
searches and disciplinary procedures; Procedure (JJCPP) Section3.5:
Orientation
While the handbook and policy meet the
elements of this regulation, we provided
technical assistance in recommending
☒ ☐ ☐
suggested changes to the Orientation
acknowledgement form and process that
provides consistency with information
given to the youth. The agency was
receptive to our findings and
recommendations.
(b) facility’s system of positive behavior Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
interventions and supports, including behavior Procedure (JJCPP) Section3.5:
expectations, incentives that youth will receive Orientation
for complying with facility rules, and
consequences that may result when youth ☒ ☐ ☐ We interviewed youth housed at the
violate the rules of the facility; facilities and detention staff to determine
that SFJJC and the SYTF meets
compliance with tis regulation.
(c) age appropriate information that explains the Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
facility’s policy prohibiting sexual abuse and Procedure (JJCPP) Section3.5:
sexual harassment and how to report incidents Orientation
or suspicions of sexual abuse or sexual
harassment; We reviewed random intake packets and
interviewed youth housed at the
facilities. The intake packets show that,
during the intake process, all youth are
screen and orientated. In part, the
orientation process utilizes the Prison
☒ ☐ ☐ Rape Elimination Act (PREA)
vulnerability and assessment tool and a
video explaining the facility’s policy
prohibiting sexual abuse and sexual
harassment and how to report incidents
or suspicions of sexual abuse or sexual
harassment.
Both the SFJJC and the STYF meets the
Title 15 minimum requirements for this
regulation.
(d) identification of key staff and their roles; Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
Procedure (JJCPP) Section3.5:
☒ ☐ ☐
Orientation
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(e) the existence of the grievance procedure, the Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
steps that must be taken to use it, the youth’s Procedure (JJCPP) Section3.5:
right to be free of retaliation for reporting a Orientation
grievance, and the name of the person or
position designated to resolve the issue; ☒ ☐ ☐ We interviewed youth housed at the
facilities and detention staff to determine
that SFJJC and the SYTF meets
compliance with tis regulation.
(f) access to legal services and information on the Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
court process; Procedure (JJCPP) Section3.5:
☒ ☐ ☐
Orientation
(g) access to routine and emergency health and Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
mental health care; Procedure (JJCPP) Section3.5:
Orientation
A Dentist is onsite once per week. Also,
a Nurse Practitioner is onsite weekly to
write prescriptions for youth.
☒ ☐ ☐
Via interviews with health services staff,
behavioral health staff, and youth
housed at the facility, we determined that
SFJJC and the SYTF meets compliance
with Title 15 minimum standards for this
regulation
(h) access to education, religious services, and Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
recreational activities; Procedure (JJCPP) Section3.5:
Orientation
Via interviews with education services
☒ ☐ ☐
staff and youth housed at the facility, we
were able to determine that SFJJC and
the SYTF meets compliance with Title
15 minimum standards for this regulation
(i) housing assignments; Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
Procedure (JJCPP) Section3.5:
☒ ☐ ☐
Orientation
(j) opportunity for personal hygiene and daily Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
showers including the availability of personal Procedure (JJCPP) Section3.5:
☒ ☐ ☐
care items Orientation
(k) rules and access to correspondence, visits and Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
telephone use; Procedure (JJCPP) Section3.5:
Orientation
☒ ☐ ☐
SFJJC and the SYTF meets compliance
with Title 15 minimum standards for this
regulation
(l) availability of reading materials, programming, Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
and other activities; Procedure (JJCPP) Section3.5:
☒ ☐ ☐
Orientation
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(m) facility policies on the use of force, use of Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
restraints, chemical agents and room Procedure (JJCPP) Section3.5:
confinement; Orientation
☒ ☐ ☐
SFJJC and the SYTF meets compliance
with Title 15 minimum standards for this
regulation
(n) immigration legal services; Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
Procedure (JJCPP) Section3.5:
☒ ☐ ☐
Orientation
(o) emergencies including evacuation procedures; Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
Procedure (JJCPP) Section3.5:
Orientation
The facility performs monthly fire drills
that provides ongoing practice for youth
☒ ☐ ☐
in preparation for an emergency
including, but not limited to, evacuation.
SFJJC and the SYTF meets compliance
with Title 15 minimum standards for this
regulation
(p) non-discrimination policy and the right to be Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
free from physical, verbal or sexual abuse and Procedure (JJCPP) Section3.5:
harassment by other youth and staff; Orientation
We reviewed random intake packets and
interviewed youth housed at the
facilities. The intake packets show that,
during the intake process, all youth are
screen and orientated. In part, the
orientation process utilizes the Prison
Rape Elimination Act (PREA)
vulnerability and assessment tool and a
☒ ☐ ☐
video explaining the facility’s policy
prohibiting sexual abuse and sexual
harassment and how to report incidents
including, but not limited to, physical,
verbal, or sexual abuse and or
suspicions of sexual abuse or sexual
harassment.
Both the SFJJC and the STYF meets the
Title 15 minimum requirements for this
regulation.
(q) availability of services and programs in a Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
language other than English if appropriate; Procedure (JJCPP) Section3.5:
☒ ☐ ☐
Orientation
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(r) the process for requesting different housing, Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
education, programming and work Procedure (JJCPP) Section3.5:
assignments; Orientation
Via interviews with the SFJJC Acting
☒ ☐ ☐ Director, Senior Counselors, and youth
housed at the facility, we were able to
determine that SFJJC and the SYTF
meets compliance with Title 15 minimum
standards for this regulation
(s) a process for which parents/guardians receive Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
information regarding the youth’s stay in the Procedure (JJCPP) Section3.5:
facility that at a minimum includes answers to Orientation
frequently asked questions and provides
☒ ☐ ☐
contact information for the facility, medical, Both the SFJJC and the STYF meets the
school and mental health; and, Title 15 minimum requirements for this
regulation.
(t) a process by which youth may request access Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
to Title 15 Minimum Standards for Juvenile Procedure (JJCPP) Section3.5:
Facilities. Orientation
Following the inspection, the SFJJC and
☒ ☐ ☐
SYTF made updates to the orientation
acknowledgement form to ensure
ongoing compliance with the Title 15
minimum standards for this regulation.
1354 SEPARATION Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 9.03
The facility administrator shall develop and Separation
☒ ☐ ☐
implement written policies and procedures that
address:
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(a) separation of youth for reasons that include, but Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
are not be limited to, medical and mental health Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 9.03
conditions, assaultive behavior, disciplinary Separation
consequences and protective custody.
Per SFJJC policy, which also
encompasses the SYTF, reasons for
separated youth include, but are not
limited to, medical and mental health
conditions, assaultive behavior,
disciplinary consequences, and
protective custody.
SFJJC and the SYTF identifies their
☒ ☐ ☐
most common use of separations as
follows:
• Group Separation
• Temporary Separation
• Medical and or Mental Health
observation
• Protective custody
Both the SFJJC and the STYF meets the
Title 15 minimum requirements for this
regulation.
(b) consideration of positive youth development Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
and trauma-informed care. Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 9.03
☒ ☐ ☐ Separation
(c) separated youth shall not be denied normal Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
privileges available at the facility, except when Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 9.03
necessary to accomplish the objective of Separation
separation.
We reviewed the above separation
policy, programming logs, and random
separation logs and documentation
covering the 2020-2022 inspection cycle.
We also interviewed youth detained at
☒ ☐ ☐ the facility, staff, and supervisors.
Per policy, the Senior Counselor (SC)
reviews Separations every eight hours.
The agency was receptive to our best
practice recommendations to shorten the
elapsed period before a SC review. This
will be helpful in maintaining compliance
with Title 15 minimum standards for
reasons to separate youth.
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(d) when the objective of the separation is Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
discipline, Title 15 Section 1390 shall apply. Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 9.03
Separation
The agency was receptive to our
recommendation to add the youth’s
☒ ☐ ☐ name to Separation checklists and Due
Process documentation.
Both the SFJJC and the STYF meets the
Title 15 minimum requirements for this
regulation.
(e) when separation results in room confinement, Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
the separation shall occur in accordance with Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 9.03
Welfare and Institutions Code Section 208.3 ☒ ☐ ☐ Separation
and Section1354.5 of these regulations.
(f) policies and procedures shall ensure a daily Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
review of separated youth to determine if Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 9.03
separation remains necessary. Separation
Per policy, the Senior Counselor (SC)
reviews Separations every eight hours.
☒ ☐ ☐ The agency was receptive to our best
practice recommendations to shorten the
elapsed period before a SC review. This
will be helpful in maintaining compliance
with Title 15 minimum standards for
reasons to separate youth.
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1354.5 ROOM CONFINEMENT Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 9.05 Room
(a) The facility administrator shall develop and
Confinement
implement written policies and procedures
addressing the confinement of youth in their
We reviewed random incident reports,
room that are consistent with Welfare and
for each year of this 2020-2022
Institutions Code Section 208.3. The
inspection cycle, that involved youth
placement of a youth in room confinement shall being placed in room confinement. We
be accomplished in accordance with the also interviewed youth housed at the
following guidelines: facility, detention staff, and collaborative
partners.
☒ ☐ ☐
The agency was receptive to our
recommendation to add the youth’s
name to Room Confinement checklists
and Due Process documentation.
We concluded that the SFJJC and the
SYTF meets Title 15 minimum standards
for this regulation.
(1) Room confinement shall not be used Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
before other, less restrictive, options have Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 9.05 Room
been attempted and exhausted, unless Confinement
attempting those options poses a threat to
the safety or security of any youth or staff. In cases when room confinement was
used to de-escalate youth prior to or
during a physical altercation between
☒ ☐ ☐ youth, the agency acknowledges that
detention staff should be mindful to add
detail to documenting the less restrictive
options that were exhausted prior to the
use of room confinement. This will also
enable staff’s efforts to be recognized
and acknowledged.
(2) Room confinement shall not be used for Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
the purposes of punishment, coercion, Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 9.05 Room
convenience, or retaliation by staff. Confinement
We reviewed random incident reports,
for each year of this 2020-2022
inspection cycle, that involved youth
☒ ☐ ☐ being placed in room confinement. We
also interviewed youth housed at the
facility, detention staff, and collaborative
partners.
SFJJC and the SYTF meets Title 15
minimum standards for this regulation.
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(3) Room confinement shall not be used to the Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
extent that it compromises the mental and Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 9.05 Room
physical health of the youth. Confinement
☒ ☐ ☐ Special Programs for Youth (SPY) shall
be notified immediately when a youth
exhibits mental health concerns and or
any form of suicidal ideation behaviors.
(b) A youth may be held up to four hours in room Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
confinement. After the youth has been held in Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 9.05 Room
room confinement for a period of four hours, Confinement
staff shall do one or more of the following: ☒ ☐ ☐
(1) Return the youth to general population. Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 9.05 Room
Confinement
To remain compliant, the agency
☒ ☐ ☐ understands the importance of having a
room confinement form that easily
identifies when a youth started and
ended room confinement.
(2) Consult with mental health or medical staff. Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 9.05 Room
Confinement
Special Programs for Youth (SPY)
☒ ☐ ☐ health and behavioral services staff shall
be notified immediately when a youth
needs to be assessed for continued
room confinement in preparation for
creating an individualized safety plan.
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(3) Develop an individualized plan that Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
includes the goals and objectives to be met Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 9.05 Room
in order to reintegrate the youth to general Confinement
population.
Special Programs for Youth (SPY)
health and behavioral services staff
assist the SFJJC and the SYTF staff
with formulating an individualized safety
plan.
We were unable to confirm policy that
☒ ☐ ☐
indicates that at the end of the second
hour, if the youth continue to pose an
imminent threat to him/herself, other
youths, or staff, a Senior Counselor will
notify SPY to assess the youth and
assist in formulating a Reintegration and
Safety Plan. To maintain compliance,
SFJJC will be making the necessary
review of policy to ensure that practice is
in line with policy.
(4) If room confinement must be extended Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
beyond four hours, staff shall do each of Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 9.05 Room
☒ ☐ ☐
the following: Confinement
(A) Document the reasons for room Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
confinement and the basis for the Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 9.05 Room
extension, the date and time the youth Confinement
was first placed in room confinement, ☒ ☐ ☐
and when he or she is eventually
released from room confinement.
(B) Develop an individualized plan that Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
includes the goals and objectives to be Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 9.05 Room
met in order to integrate the youth to ☒ ☐ ☐ Confinement
general population.
(C) Obtain documented authorization by Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
the facility superintendent or his or her Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 9.05 Room
☒ ☐ ☐
designee every four hours thereafter. Confinement
(5) This section is not intended to limit the use Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
of single-person rooms or cells for the Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 9.05 Room
housing of youth in juvenile facilities and ☒ ☐ ☐ Confinement
does not apply to normal sleeping hours.
(6) This section does not apply to youth or Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
wards in court holding facilities or adult Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 9.05 Room
☒ ☐ ☐
facilities. Confinement
(7) Nothing in this section shall be construed Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
to conflict with any law providing greater or Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 9.05 Room
☒ ☐ ☐
additional protections to youth. Confinement
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(8) This section does not apply during an Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
extraordinary emergency circumstance Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 9.05 Room
that requires a significant departure from Confinement
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 Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
is placed in a locked cell or sleeping room Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 9.05 Room
to treat and protect against the spread of a Confinement
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
☒ ☐ ☐ SFJJC and the SYTF meets Title 15
infirmary for an illness. Additionally, this
minimum standards for this regulation.
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.
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1355 INSTITUTIONAL ASSESSMENT AND Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
PLAN Procedure (JJCPP) Section 8.13:
Intuitional Assessment and Plan
The facility administrator shall develop and
implement written policies and procedures for
We thoroughly reviewed the above
assessment and case planning.
policy and inspected youth Institutional
Assessments and Plans. The policy
meets all areas of compliance for this
regulation. However, we discussed
areas of this regulation, as it relates to
practice and documentation, that needs
improvement to maintain compliance
with this regulation. Specific areas to be
☒ ☐ ☐
addressed were consistency in
documentation, timeframes, and the
assessment and plan follow up process.
The Agency acknowledged the technical
assistance and recommendations
provided. The Acting Director took
immediate steps to make improvements
to multiple forms and ensure practice is
in line with policy. As of the date of this
report, the agency has updated multiple
assessment and plan forms to add
clarity and consistency.
(a) Assessment: Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
The assessment is based on information Procedure (JJCPP) Section 8.13:
collected during the admission process with Intuitional Assessment and Plan
periodic review, which includes the youth's risk
factors, needs and strengths including, but not
☒ ☐ ☐
limited to, identification of substance abuse SFJJC and the SYTF meets Title 15
history, educational, vocational, counseling, minimum standards for this regulation.
behavioral health, consideration of known
history of trauma, and family strengths and
needs.
(b) Institutional Case Plan: Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
(1) A case plan shall be developed for each Procedure (JJCPP) Section 8.13:
youth held for at least 30 days or more and Intuitional Assessment and Plan
created within 40 days of admission. ☒ ☐ ☐
SFJJC and the SYTF meets Title 15
minimum standards for this regulation.
(2) The institutional plan shall include, but not Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
be limited to, written documentation that Procedure (JJCPP) Section 8.13:
☒ ☐ ☐
provides: Intuitional Assessment and Plan
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(A) objectives and time frame for the Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
resolution of problems identified in the Procedure (JJCPP) Section 8.13:
assessment; Intuitional Assessment and Plan
☒ ☐ ☐
All objectives and timeframes were
noted as being completed as required.
(B) a plan for meeting the objectives that Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
includes a description of program Procedure (JJCPP) Section 8.13:
resources needed and individuals ☒ ☐ ☐ Intuitional Assessment and Plan
responsible for assuring that the plan is
implemented;
(3) periodic evaluation of progress towards Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
meeting the objectives, including periodic Procedure (JJCPP) Section 8.13:
review and discussion of the plan with the Intuitional Assessment and Plan
youth;
To maintain compliance with this
section of the regulation, we provided
technical assistance in outlining the
difference between documenting daily
behavioral review and case plan
programs review. We also discussed
☒ ☐ ☐
the importance of clearly documenting if
a discussion with the youth occurred as
part of the periodic review. The agency
was receptive to our findings and began
working with staff to ensure practice is
in line with policy expectations. We will
provide follow up review to confirm
ongoing compliance is met with this
regulation.
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(4) a transition plan, the contents of which shall Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
be subject to existing resources, shall be Procedure (JJCPP) Section 8.13:
developed for post dispositional youth in Intuitional Assessment and Plan
accordance with Section 1351; and,
We reviewed random transition plans
covering this 2020-2022 inspection
cycle. We observed that the transition
plan is only a list of transition support
contact phone numbers for existing
☒ ☐ ☐ resources and the comments provided
were standard. The facility administration
was receptive to recommendations to
make the transition plan’s content less
standard and more individualized.
SFJJC immediately began efforts toward
updating the transition plan and
providing detention staff with updated
expectations.
(5) in as much as possible and if appropriate, Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
the plan, including the transition plan, shall Procedure (JJCPP) Section 8.13:
be developed with input from the family, Intuitional Assessment and Plan
supportive adults, youth, and Regional
Through documentation, we were unable
Center for the Developmentally Disabled.
to confirm specific transition release
☒ ☐ ☐
assistance provided to youth or the
extent of input by family and or
supportive adults with the transition plan.
The agency acknowledged our findings
and will be providing training to staff.
1356 COUNSELING AND CASEWORK Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
SERVICES Procedure (JJCPP) Section 8.05:
Counseling and Supporting Youth
The facility administrator shall develop and
implement written policies and procedures ☒ ☐ ☐
ensuring the availability of appropriate counseling SFJJC and the SYTF meets Title 15
and casework services for all youth. Policies and minimum standards for this regulation.
procedures shall ensure:
(a) youth will receive assistance with needs or Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
concerns that may arise; Procedure (JJCPP) Section 8.05:
☒ ☐ ☐
Counseling and Supporting Youth
(b) youth will receive assistance in requesting Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
contact with parents, other supportive adults, Procedure (JJCPP) Section 8.05:
☒ ☐ ☐
attorney, clergy, probation officer, or other Counseling and Supporting Youth
public official; and,
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(c) youth will be provided access to available Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
resources to meet the youth’s needs. Procedure (JJCPP) Section 8.05:
Counseling and Supporting Youth
☒ ☐ ☐
SFJJC and the SYTF meets Title 15
minimum standards for this regulation.
1357 USE OF FORCE Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 10.16: Use of
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
Force
responsible physician, shall develop and
implement written policies and procedures for the We requested to review random Use of
use of force, which may include chemical agents. ☒ ☐ ☐ Force (UOF) Incident reports covering
Force shall never be applied as punishment, the 2020 thru 2022 inspection cycle. We
discipline, retaliation or treatment. also interviewed youth housed at the
facility and facility detention staff.
(a) At a minimum, each facility shall develop
policies and procedures which:
(1) restricts the use of force to that which is Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
deemed reasonable and necessary, as Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 10.16: Use of
defined in Section 1302 to ensure the safety Force
☒ ☐ ☐
and security of youth, staff, others and the
SFJJC and the SYTF meets Title 15
facility.
minimum standards for this regulation.
(2) outline the force options available to staff Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
including both physical and non-physical Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 10.16: Use of
options and define when those force options Force
are appropriate.
The elements of this regulation are
confirmed in the CPO appointment and
qualifications letter dated August 31,
2022.
Detention staff are trained to make use
of the following physical and non-
physical use of force options:
☒ ☐ ☐
Non-Physical
• Non-Verbal actions
• Show of numbers
• Supervisor or Mental Health
assistance
• Verbal De-escalation
Physical
• Physical Control
• Compliance Techniques
• Defensive Tactics
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(3) describe force options or techniques that Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
are expressly prohibited by the facility. Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 10.16: Use of
Force
☒ ☐ ☐
SFJJC and the SYTF meets Title 15
minimum standards for this regulation.
(4) describe the requirements of staff to report Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
any inappropriate use of force, and to take Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 10.16: Use of
affirmative action to immediately stop it. Force
☒ ☐ ☐
SFJJC and the SYTF meets Title 15
minimum standards for this regulation.
(5) define a standardized reporting format that Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
includes time period and procedure for Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 10.16: Use of
documenting and reporting the use of force, Force
including reporting requirements of
In review of random UOF incident
management and line staff and procedures
reports, as outlined in policy, SFJJC and
for reviewing and tracking use of force
or SYTF detention staff completes UOF
incidents by supervisory and or
incident reports before the end of their
management staff, which include
respective shifts and submit the reports
procedures for debriefing a particular
to the Senior Counselor. The Senior
incident with staff and/or youth for the
Counselor reviews the UOF reports and
purposes of training as well as mitigating the
provides a critique and debrief to the
effects of trauma that may have been
detention staff before the end of the shift.
experienced by staff and /or the youth
The agency took immediate action
involved.
☒ ☐ ☐
toward our suggestion to add the Senior
Counselor’s (Supervisor) name and
signature to the face of the incident
report to confirm receiving and review.
This will provide accountability and
oversight of the Senior Counselor who
reviewed the reports.
The facility Director or designee reviews
all UOF incidents within three business
days of the incident.
SFJJC and the SYTF meets Title 15
minimum standards for this regulation.
(6) Include an administrative review and a Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
system for investigating unreasonable use Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 10.16: Use of
☒ ☐ ☐
of force. Force
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(7) define the role, notification, and follow-up Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
procedures required after use of force Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 10.16: Use of
incidents for medical, mental health staff Force
and parents or legal guardians.
In review of Use of Force incident
reports and interviews with youth housed
at the facility, medical staff evaluate
youth immediately after Use of Force
incidents and mental health staff are
☒ ☐ ☐
readily available to evaluate youth as
needed. SFJJC and the SYTF have
addressed detention staff and Senior
Counselors to ensure parental contacts
are documented consistently with
detailed parent/guardian information to
confirm who specifically was contacted
and when.
(8) describe the limitations of use of force on Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
pregnant youth in accordance with Penal Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 10.16: Use of
☒ ☐ ☐
Code Section 6030(f) and Welfare and Force
Institutions Code Section 222.
(b) Facilities that authorize chemical agents as a Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
force option shall include policies and Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 10.16: Use of
procedures that: Force
☐ ☐ ☒
The SFJJC and the SYTF do not use
Chemical Agents
(1) identify who is approved to carry and/or Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
utilize chemical agents in the facility and the Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 10.16: Use of
type, size and the approved method of Force
☐ ☐ ☒
deployment for those chemical agents.
The SFJJC and the SYTF do not use
Chemical Agents
(2) mandate that chemical agents only be used Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
when there is an imminent threat to the Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 10.16: Use of
youth’s safety or the safety of others and Force
☐ ☐ ☒
only when de-escalation efforts have been
The SFJJC and the SYTF do not use
unsuccessful or are not reasonably
Chemical Agents
possible.
(3) outline the facility’s approved methods and Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
timelines for decontamination from Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 10.16: Use of
chemical agents. This shall include that Force
youth who have been exposed to chemical ☐ ☐ ☒
The SFJJC and the SYTF do not use
agents shall not be left unattended until that
Chemical Agents
youth is fully decontaminated or is no longer
suffering the effects of the chemical agent.
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(4) define the role, notification, and follow-up Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
procedures required after use of force Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 10.16: Use of
incidents involving chemical agents for ☐ ☐ ☒ Force
medical, mental health staff and parents or
legal guardians.
(5) provide for the documentation of each Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
incident of use of chemical agents, Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 10.16: Use of
including the reasons for which it was used, Force
efforts to de-escalate prior to use, youth
The SFJJC and the SYTF do not use
and staff involved, the date, time and ☐ ☐ ☒
Chemical Agents
location of use, decontamination
procedures applied and identification of
any injuries sustained as a result of such
use.
(c) Facilities shall develop policies and procedure Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
which require that agencies provide initial and Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 10.16: Use of
regular training in use of force and chemical Force
agents when appropriate that address:
The elements of this regulation are
☒ ☐ ☐
confirmed in the CPO appointment and
qualifications letter dated August 31,
2022.
(1) known medical and behavioral health Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
conditions that would contraindicate certain Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 10.16: Use of
☒ ☐ ☐
types of force; Force
(2) acceptable chemical agents and the Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
methods of application. Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 10.16: Use of
Force
☐ ☐ ☒
The SFJJC and the SYTF do not use
Chemical Agents
(3) signs or symptoms that should result in Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
immediate referral to medical or behavioral Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 10.16: Use of
☒ ☐ ☐
health. Force
(4) instruction on the Constitutional Limitations Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
of Use of Force. Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 10.16: Use of
Force
The elements of this regulation are
☒ ☐ ☐
confirmed in the CPO appointment and
qualifications letter dated August 31,
2022.
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(5) physical training force options that may Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
require the use of perishable skills. Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 10.16: Use of
Force
The elements of this regulation are
☒ ☐ ☐
confirmed in the CPO appointment and
qualifications letter dated August 31,
2022.
(6) timelines the facility uses to define regular Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
training. Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 10.16: Use of
Force
The elements of this regulation are
☒ ☐ ☐
confirmed in the CPO appointment and
qualifications letter dated August 31,
2022.
1358 USE OF PHYSICAL RESTRAINTS Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 10.17: Use of
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
Physical Restraints
responsible physician and mental health director,
shall develop and implement written policies and
SFJJC and the SYTF meets Title 15
☒ ☐ ☐
minimum standards for this regulation.
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 Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
youth who present an immediate danger to Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 10.17: Use of
Physical Restraints
themselves or others, who exhibit behavior which
results in the destruction of property, or reveals the
In review of random use of physical
intent to cause self-inflicted physical harm.
restraint incident reports covering this
Physical restraints should be utilized only when it ☒ ☐ ☐ 2020-2022 inspection cycle. We
appears less restrictive alternatives would be observed that in all instances, physical
ineffective in controlling the youth’s behavior. restraints were justifiably used and when
less restrictive alternatives were
exhausted.
In no case shall restraints be used as punishment Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
or discipline, or as a substitute for treatment. The Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 10.17: Use of
use of restraint devices that attach a youth to a wall, Physical Restraints
floor or other fixture, including a restraint chair, or
SFJJC and the SYTF meets Title 15
through affixing of hands and feet together behind ☒ ☐ ☐
minimum standards for this regulation.
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.
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The provisions of this section do not apply to the Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
use of handcuffs, shackles or other restraint Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 10.17: Use of
devices when used to restrain youth for movement Physical Restraints
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 Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
approval of the facility manager or designee. The Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 10.17: Use of
facility manager may delegate authority to place a Physical Restraints
youth in restraints to a physician. Reasons for
The medical and SPY staff provide
continued retention in restraints shall be reviewed
ongoing review and assessment while a
and documented at a minimum of every hour. ☒ ☐ ☐
youth is in mechanical or any type of
restraint.
SFJJC and the SYTF meets Title 15
minimum standards for this regulation.
A medical opinion on the safety of placement and Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
retention shall be secured as soon as possible, but Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 10.17: Use of
no later than two hours from the time of placement. Physical Restraints
The youth shall be medically cleared for continued
The medical and SPY staff provide
retention at least every three hours thereafter.
☒ ☐ ☐ ongoing review and assessment while a
youth is in mechanical or any type of
restraint. In addition, the youth remain
under constant supervision until the
restraints are removed.
A mental health consultation shall be secured as Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
soon as possible, but in no case longer than four Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 10.17: Use of
hours from the time of placement, to assess the Physical Restraints
need for mental health treatment.
The medical and SPY staff provide
☒ ☐ ☐ ongoing review and assessment, while a
youth is in mechanical or any type of
restraint. In addition, the youth remain
under constant supervision until the
restraints are removed.
Continuous direct visual supervision shall be Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
conducted to ensure that the restraints are properly Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 10.17: Use of
employed, and to ensure the safety and well-being Physical Restraints
of the youth. Observations of the youth's behavior ☒ ☐ ☐
SFJJC and the SYTF meets Title 15
and any staff interventions shall be documented at
minimum standards for this regulation.
least every 15 minutes, with actual time of the
documentation recorded.
In addition to the requirements above, policies and Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
procedures shall address: Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 10.17: Use of
Physical Restraints
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(a) documentation of the circumstances leading to Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
an application of restraints. Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 10.17: Use of
Physical Restraints
In review of random use of physical
☒ ☐ ☐ restraint incident reports covering this
2020-2022 inspection cycle, we were
able to conclude that SFJJC and the
SYTF meet the Title 15 minimum
standards for this regulation.
(b) known medical conditions that would Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
contraindicate certain restraint devices and/or Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 10.17: Use of
☒ ☐ ☐
techniques. Physical Restraints
(c) acceptable restraint devices. Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 10.17: Use of
Physical Restraints
Physical restraints utilized:
☒ ☐ ☐ • Handcuffs
• Leg shackles
• Zip Ties
SFJJC and the SYTF meets Title 15
minimum standards for this regulation.
(d) signs or symptoms which should result in Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
immediate medical/mental health referral. Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 10.17: Use of
☒ ☐ ☐
Physical Restraints
(e) availability of cardiopulmonary resuscitation Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
equipment. Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 10.17: Use of
☒ ☐ ☐
Physical Restraints
(f) protective housing of restrained youth. While in Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
restraint devices, all youth shall be housed Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 10.17: Use of
alone or in a specified housing area for Physical Restraints
restrained youth which makes provision to
The youth remain under constant
protect the youth from abuse.
☒ ☐ ☐ supervision until the restraints are
removed.
SFJJC and the SYTF meets Title 15
minimum standards for this regulation.
(g) provision for hydration and sanitation needs. Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 10.17: Use of
☒ ☐ ☐
Physical Restraints
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(h) exercising of extremities. Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 10.17: Use of
☒ ☐ ☐
Physical Restraints
1358.5 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES FOR Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
MOVEMENT AND TRANSPORTATION WITHIN Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 10.08: Use of
THE FACILITY. Restraints Devices for Movement and
Transportation Within the Facility
The Facility Administrator, in cooperation with the
☒ ☐ ☐
responsible physician and behavioral/mental
health director, shall develop and implement
written policies and procedures for the use of
restraint devices when the purpose is for
movement or transportation within the facility that
shall include the following:
(a) identification of acceptable restraint devices, Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
staff approved to utilize restraint devices and Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 10.08: Use of
the required training. Restraints Devices for Movement and
Transportation Within the Facility
☒ ☐ ☐
The elements of this regulation are
confirmed in the CPO appointment and
qualifications letter dated August 31,
2022
(b) the circumstances leading to the application Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
of restraints must be documented. Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 10.08: Use of
Restraints Devices for Movement and
Transportation Within the Facility
A “Mechanical Restraint Determination”
form is utilized to determine and approve
☒ ☐ ☐ if restraints are needed during
movement with the facility complex.
Most occurrence were during court
escorts.
SFJJC and the SYTF meets Title 15
minimum standards for this regulation.
(c) an individual assessment of the need to apply Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
restraints for movement or transportation that Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 10.08: Use of
includes consideration of less restrictive Restraints Devices for Movement and
alternatives, consideration of a youth’s known Transportation Within the Facility
☒ ☐ ☐
medical or mental health conditions, trauma
informed approaches, and a process for
documentation and supervisor review and
approval.
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(d) consideration of safety and security of the Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
facility, with a clearly defined expectation that Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 10.08: Use of
restraint devices shall not be used for the ☒ ☐ ☐ Restraints Devices for Movement and
purposes of discipline or retaliation. Transportation Within the Facility
(e) the use of restraints on pregnant youth is Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
limited in accordance with Penal Code Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 10.08: Use of
Section6030(f) and Welfare and Institutions ☒ ☐ ☐ Restraints Devices for Movement and
Code Section 222. Transportation Within the Facility
1359 SAFETY ROOM PROCEDURES Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 9.04: Safety
(a) The facility administrator, and where
Rooms
applicable, in cooperation with the responsible
physician, shall develop and implement written During the physical inspection, we
policies and procedures governing the use of observed that the Juvenile Justice
safety rooms, as described in Title 24, Part 2, Center has two safety rooms in the
Section 1230.1.13. The room shall be used to facility complex. One is in the intake area
hold only those youth who present an and the other is in a living unit. The
agency currently uses both locations for
immediate danger to themselves or others,
storage with no intention of utilizing the
who exhibit behavior which results in the ☒ ☐ ☐
safety room storage locations to hold
destruction of property, or reveals the intent to
youth.
cause self-inflicted physical harm. A safety
Safety Room policy exist. However,
room shall not be used for punishment or
operationally, the safety room is not
discipline, or as a substitute for treatment.
used. Policy indicates that the use of the
Policies and procedures shall:
safety rooms is prohibited.
The Living Area Space Evaluation has
been updated to reflect this change.
(1) include provisions for administration of Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
necessary nutrition and fluids, access to a Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 9.04: Safety
toilet, and suitable clothing to provide for Rooms
☒ ☐ ☐
privacy;
Policy indicates that the use of the safety
rooms is prohibited.
(2) provide for approval of the facility manager, Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
or designee, before a youth is placed into a Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 9.04: Safety
safety room; Rooms
☒ ☐ ☐
Policy indicates that the use of the safety
rooms is prohibited.
(3) provide for continuous direct visual Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
supervision and documentation of the Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 9.04: Safety
youth's behavior and any staff Rooms
☒ ☐ ☐
interventions every 15 minutes, with actual
Policy indicates that the use of the safety
time recorded;
rooms is prohibited.
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(4) provide that the youth shall be evaluated by Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
the facility manager, or designee, every Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 9.04: Safety
four hours; Rooms
☒ ☐ ☐
Policy indicates that the use of the safety
rooms is prohibited.
(5) provide for immediate medical Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
assessment, where appropriate, or an Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 9.04: Safety
assessment at the next daily sick call; and, Rooms
☒ ☐ ☐
Policy indicates that the use of the safety
rooms is prohibited.
(6) provide a process for documenting the Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
reason for placement, including attempts to Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 9.04: Safety
use less restrictive means of control, and Rooms
☒ ☐ ☐
decisions to continue and end placement.
Policy indicates that the use of the safety
rooms is prohibited.
(b) The placement of a youth in the safety room Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
shall be accomplished in accordance with the Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 9.04: Safety
☒ ☐ ☐
following: Rooms
(1) safety room shall not be used before other Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
less restrictive options have been attempted Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 9.04: Safety
and exhausted, unless attempting those Rooms
☒ ☐ ☐
options poses a threat to the safety or
Policy indicates that the use of the safety
security of any youth or staff.
rooms is prohibited.
(2) safety room shall not be used for the Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
purposes of punishment, coercion, Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 9.04: Safety
convenience, or retaliation by staff. Rooms
☒ ☐ ☐
Policy indicates that the use of the safety
rooms is prohibited.
(3) safety room shall not be used to the extent Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
that it compromises the mental and physical Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 9.04: Safety
health of the youth. Rooms
☒ ☐ ☐
Policy indicates that the use of the safety
rooms is prohibited.
(c) A youth may be held up to four hours in the Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
safety room. After the youth has been held in Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 9.04: Safety
the safety room for a period of four hours, staff Rooms
☒ ☐ ☐
shall do one or more of the following:
Policy indicates that the use of the safety
rooms is prohibited.
(1) return the youth to general population. Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 9.04: Safety
☒ ☐ ☐
Rooms
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(2) consult with mental health or medical staff, Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 9.04: Safety
☒ ☐ ☐
Rooms
(3) develop an individualized plan that Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
includes the goals and objectives to be met Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 9.04: Safety
☒ ☐ ☐
in order to reintegrate the youth to general Rooms
population.
(d) If confinement in the safety room must be Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
extended beyond four hours, staff shall Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 9.04: Safety
develop an individualized plan that includes Rooms
☒ ☐ ☐
the requirements of Section 1354.5 and the
Policy indicates that the use of the safety
goals and objectives to be met in order to
rooms is prohibited.
integrate the youth to general population.
1360 SEARCHES Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
Procedure (JJCPP) Section 10.10:
The facility administrator shall develop and
Searches
implement written policies and procedures
governing the search of youth, the facility, and Facility staff utilize the following types
visitors. Policies and procedures shall provide that: of searches:
• Pat Down Search
• Metal Detector Search
• Visual Search (Strip)
☒ ☐ ☐
• Room Search
• Unit Search
• Facility Search
Strip searches require prior
supervisory approvals.
All visitors are also subject to search
for entrance to the facility.
(a) Searches shall be conducted to ensure the Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
safety and security of the facility, public, Procedure (JJCPP) Section 10.10:
☒ ☐ ☐
visitors, youth, and staff. Searches
(b) Searches shall be conducted in a manner that Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
preserves the privacy and dignity of the person Procedure (JJCPP) Section 10.10:
being searched and shall not be conducted for Searches
harassment or as a form of discipline or
We interviewed youth housed at SFJJC
punishment.
and the SYTF who confirmed the search
process conducted by detention staff
☒ ☐ ☐
during booking or any other time is done
with dignity and preserves the privacy of
the youth being searched.
SFJJC and the SYTF meets Title 15
minimum standards for this regulation.
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(c) Strip searches and visual or physical body Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
cavity searches shall comply with Penal Code Procedure (JJCPP) Section 10.10:
Section 4030. Searches
The facility maintains expectations for
strip searches pursuant to PC 4030, for
pre-detention youth and post-detention
youth. All strip searches are approved in
advance of the search.
☒ ☐ ☐
The strip search approval form is a bit
outdated. However, the agency was
receptive and is taking steps to review
and update the strip search form’s
applicable strip search approval criteria
used as a guide for supervisory strip
search approvals.
(d) Physical body cavity searches shall only be Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
conducted by a medical professional. Procedure (JJCPP) Section 10.10:
☒ ☐ ☐
Searches
(e) Any youth held after a detention hearing shall Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
only be strip searched with prior approval of a Procedure (JJCPP) Section 10.10:
supervisor when there is reasonable suspicion Searches
based on specific and articulable facts to ☒ ☐ ☐
SFJJC and the SYTF meets Title 15
believe that youth is concealing contraband.
minimum standards for this regulation.
The reasonable suspicion shall be
documented.
(f) Searches of transgender and intersex youth Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
shall comply with Section 1352.5. Procedure (JJCPP) Section 10.10:
☒ ☐ ☐
Searches
(g) Cross-gender pat-down searches and strip Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
searches are prohibited except in exigent Procedure (JJCPP) Section 10.10:
circumstances or when conducted by a Searches
☒ ☐ ☐
medical professional. Such searches must be
SFJJC and the SYTF meets Title 15
justified and documented in writing.
minimum standards for this regulation.
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1361 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 5.05: Youth
The facility administrator shall develop and
Grievances
implement written policies and procedures
whereby any youth may appeal and have resolved We reviewed random grievances and
grievances relating to any condition of monthly grievance logs covering the
confinement, including but not limited to health 2020-2022 inspection cycle. The facility
care services, classification decisions, program ☒ ☐ ☐ uses monthly grievance logs to track
participation, telephone, mail or visiting grievances. Grievance resolutions were
procedures, food, clothing, bedding, mistreatment, timely and provided supervisory review.
harassment or violations of the nondiscrimination
policy. There shall be no time limit on filing
grievances. Policies and procedures shall include
provisions whereby the facility manager ensures:
(a) a grievance form and instructions for Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
registering a grievance, which includes Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 5.05: Youth
provisions for the youth to have free access to Grievances
the form;
We interviewed multiple youth who
indicated that during the intake and
orientation process, the grievance
procedure was clearly explained. The
youth were also aware of the grievance
procedures and the location of the
grievances and the grievance lockbox.
Even though the facility utilizes an offsite
☒ ☐ ☐ ombudsperson to assist with youth
grievances, we discussed with the
agency best practice recommendations
of having the grievance procedure and
instructions posted on the housing units
accessible to youth. We observed that a
phone number to contact an
ombudsperson is located at the collect
phone call area. SFJJC and the SYTF
acknowledged and proceeded to make
the appropriate housing unit grievance
procedure postings.
(b) the youth shall have the option to confidentially Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
file the grievance or to deliver the form to any Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 5.05: Youth
youth supervision staff working in the facility; Grievances
☒ ☐ ☐
SFJJC and the SYTF meets Title 15
minimum standards for this regulation.
(c) resolution of the grievance at the lowest Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
appropriate staff level; Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 5.05: Youth
☒ ☐ ☐
Grievances
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(d) provision for a prompt review and initial Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
response to grievances within three (3) Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 5.05: Youth
business days, grievances that relate to health Grievances
and safety issues must be addressed
We reviewed random grievances
immediately;
☒ ☐ ☐ covering the 2020-2022 inspection cycle.
The grievances were responded to in
timeframe that meets compliance with
Title 15 regulation minimum
requirements.
(1) The youth may elect to be present to Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
explain his/her version of the grievance to Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 5.05: Youth
a person not directly involved in the Grievances
☒ ☐ ☐
circumstances which led to the grievance.
SFJJC and the SYTF meets Title 15
minimum standards for this regulation.
(2) Provision for a staff representative Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
approved by the facility administrator to Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 5.05: Youth
☒ ☐ ☐
assist the youth. Grievances
(e) provision for a written response to the Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
grievance which includes the reasons for the Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 5.05: Youth
decisions; Grievances
Interviews with youth as well as a review
☒ ☐ ☐
of grievances confirmed that SFJJC and
the SYTF detention staff provide
responses that explain the reason for
decisions made.
(f) a system which provides that any appeal of a Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
grievance shall be heard by a person not Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 5.05: Youth
directly involved in the circumstances which Grievances
led to the grievance;
We were impressed and commend the
agency for having an ombudsman, who
is a neutral, 3rd party, non-probation
☒ ☐ ☐
entity who meets with each youth who
files a grievance in effort to resolve the
issue.
SFJJC and the SYTF meets Title 15
minimum standards for this regulation.
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(g) resolution of the grievance must occur within Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
ten (10) business days unless circumstances Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 5.05: Youth
dictate a longer time frame. The youth shall be Grievances
notified of any delay; and,
We reviewed random grievances
☒ ☐ ☐ covering the 2020-2022 inspection cycle.
The grievances were responded to in
timeframe that meets compliance with
Title 15 Regulation minimum
requirements.
(h) the policy shall provide multiple internal and Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
external methods to report sexual abuse and Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 5.05: Youth
sexual harassment. Grievances; Policy 5.07 Prison Rape
Elimination Act (PREA)
During the intake and orientation
☒ ☐ ☐ process, youth are provided multiple
internal and external methods to report
inappropriate behaviors of any kind.
SFJJC and the SYTF meets Title 15
minimum standards for this regulation.
Whether or not associated with a grievance, Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
concerns of parents, guardians, staff or other Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 5.05: Youth
parties shall be addressed and documented in ☒ ☐ ☐ Grievances
accordance with written policies and procedures
within a specified timeframe.
1362 REPORTING OF INCIDENTS Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
Procedure (JJCPP) Section 2.17:
A written report of all incidents which result in
Incident Records and Reports
physical harm, use of force, serious threat of
physical harm, or death of an employee, youth or Throughout the inspection process,
other person(s) shall be maintained. Such written various forms of documentation were
record shall be prepared by the staff and submitted ☒ ☐ ☐ requested and received. SFJJC and the
to the facility manager by the end of the shift, unless SYTF forms provide the required fields
additional time is necessary and authorized by the and tracking per regulation.
facility manager or designee.
SFJJC and the SYTF meets Title 15
minimum standards for this regulation.
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1363 USE OF REASONABLE FORCE TO Special Program for Youth (SPY), Policy
COLLECT DNA SPECIMENS, SAMPLES, 1.1452
IMPRESSIONS
Per policy, SPY medical personnel will
(a) Pursuant to Penal Code Section 298.1 not perform physical examinations of
authorized law enforcement, custodial, or any kind for the purpose of evidence
corrections personnel including peace officers, collection for processing of charges
may employ reasonable force to collect blood against a detainee.
specimens, saliva samples, and thumb or palm
☐ ☐ ☒ DNA as ordered is collected by the
print impressions from individuals who are
Casework Probation Officer. Use of
required to provide such samples, specimens
force to collect DNA is not authorized at
or impressions pursuant to Penal Code
SFJJC or at the Secure Youth Treatment
Section 296 and who refuse following written
Facility.
or oral request.
Section 10.16: Use of Force prohibits the
utilization of force to collect DNA
samples.
(1) For the purpose of this section, the “use of
reasonable force” shall be defined as the
force that an objective, trained and
competent correctional employee, faced ☐ ☐ ☒
with similar facts and circumstances, would
consider necessary and reasonable to gain
compliance with this section.
(2) The use of reasonable force shall be
preceded by efforts to secure voluntary
compliance. Efforts to secure voluntary
compliance shall be documented and
☐ ☐ ☒
include an advisement of the legal
obligation to provide the requisite specimen,
sample or impression and the
consequences of refusal.
(b) The force shall not be used without the prior
written authorization of the supervising officer
on duty. The authorization shall include
☐ ☐ ☒
information that reflects the fact that the
offender was asked to provide the requisite
specimen, sample, or impression and refused.
(1) If the use of reasonable force includes a cell
extraction, the extraction shall be
videotaped. Video shall be directed at the
cell extraction event. The videotape shall
be retained by the agency for the length of ☐ ☐ ☒
time required by statute. Notwithstanding
the use of the video as evidence in a court
proceeding, the tape shall be retained
administratively.
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1370 EDUCATION PROGRAM Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
Procedure (JJCPP) Section 8.07: Youth
(a) School Programs
Education Programs
The County Board of Education shall provide for the
In part, Title 15 Regulation 1313, County
administration and operation of juvenile court
Evaluation of Building and Grounds,
schools in conjunction with the Chief Probation
states that each juvenile facility
Officer, or designee pursuant to applicable State
administrator shall obtain a documented
laws. The school and facility administrators shall
inspection and evaluation from County
develop and implement written policy and
superintendent of schools on the
procedures to ensure communication and
adequacy of educational services and
coordination between educators and probation
facilities as required in Section 1370.
staff. Culturally responsive and trauma-informed
approaches should be applied when providing The comprehensive educational
instruction. Education staff should collaborate with services reviews occurred annually,
the facility administrator to use technology to during this 2020-2022 inspection cycle,
as follows:
facilitate learning and ensure safe technology
practices. The facility administrator shall request an
• 2021: Conducted on May 19,
annual review of each required element of the
2021, by Elana Metz, Vice
program by the Superintendent of Schools, and a
Chair, Alameda County Juvenile
report or review checklist on compliance,
Probation Commission.
deficiencies, and corrective action needed to ☒ ☐ ☐
• 2022: Conducted on October 27,
achieve compliance with this section. Such a
2022, by Elana Metz, Vice
review, when conducted, cannot be delegated to
Chair, Alameda County Juvenile
the principal or any other staff of any juvenile court Probation Commission.
school site. The Superintendent of Schools shall
conduct this review in conjunction with a qualified The evaluator of the most recent
outside agency or individual. Upon receipt of the education services inspection
review, the facility administrator or designee shall recommended to have an additional
review each item with the Superintendent of credentialed teacher who could serve as
Schools and shall take whatever corrective action is a floater and be able to support where
necessary to address each deficiency and to fully needed.
protect the educational interests of all youth in the
Woodside Learning Center provides a
facility.
well-rounded Western Association of
Schools and colleges (WASC)
accredited education program to youth in
San Francisco County's Juvenile Justice
Center and the SYTF.
SFJJC and the SYTF meets Title 15
minimum standards for this regulation.
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(b) Required Elements Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
Procedure (JJCPP) Section 8.07: Youth
The facility school program shall comply with the
Education Programs
State Education Code and County Board of
Education policies, all applicable federal education We interviewed education staff, as well
statutes and regulations and provide for an annual as youth detained at the facility. We also
evaluation of the educational program offerings. As physically inspected classrooms. As a
stated in the 2009 California Standards for the result, we found that the learning
Teaching Profession, teachers shall establish and environment and the quality of
maintain learning environments that are physically, ☒ ☐ ☐ educational programming meets the Title
emotionally, and intellectually safe. Youth shall be 15 minimum standards for this
provided a rigorous, quality educational program regulation.
that responds to the different learning styles and
abilities of students and prepares them for high
school graduation, career entry, and post- Per the annual education services
secondary education. evaluation, SFJJC and the SYTF meets
Title 15 minimum standards for this
regulation.
All youth shall be treated equally, and the education Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
program shall be free from discriminatory action. Procedure (JJCPP) Section 8.07: Youth
Staff shall refer to transgender, intersex and Education Programs
☒ ☐ ☐
gender-nonconforming youth by their preferred
SFJJC and the SYTF meets Title 15
name and gender.
minimum standards for this regulation.
(1) The course of study shall comply with the Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
State Education Code and include, but not Procedure (JJCPP) Section 8.07: Youth
be limited to, courses required for high Education Programs
school graduation.
The primary courses of study are Math,
English, Science, Social Science, PE,
☒ ☐ ☐ and Art.
Per the annual education services
evaluation, SFJJC and the SYTF meets
Title 15 minimum standards for this
regulation.
(2) Information and preparation for the High Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
School Equivalency Test as approved by Procedure (JJCPP) Section 8.07: Youth
☒ ☐ ☐
the California Department of Education shall Education Programs
be made available to eligible youth.
(3) Youth shall be informed of post-secondary Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
education and vocational opportunities. Procedure (JJCPP) Section 8.07: Youth
Education Programs
☒ ☐ ☐ The educational services program
assists current students and high school
graduates with enrolling in online
college.
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(4) Administration of the High School Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
Equivalency Tests as approved by the Procedure (JJCPP) Section 8.07: Youth
☒ ☐ ☐
California Department of Education, shall be Education Programs
made available when possible.
(5) Supplemental instruction shall be afforded to Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
youth who do not demonstrate sufficient Procedure (JJCPP) Section 8.07: Youth
progress towards grade level standards. Education Programs
The education services program
employs three transitional specialists
who are individually assigned to specific
☒ ☐ ☐ youth that need assistance with their
learning plans.
Per the annual education services
evaluation, SFJJC and the SYTF meets
Title 15 minimum standards for this
regulation.
(6) The minimum school day shall be consistent Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
with State Education Code Requirements Procedure (JJCPP) Section 8.07: Youth
for juvenile court schools. The facility Education Programs
administrator, in conjunction with education
The school day is Monday through
staff, must ensure that operational
☒ ☐ ☐ Friday, from 8:45 PM to 2:45 PM.
procedures do not interfere with the time
afforded for the minimum instructional day.
Absences, time out of class or educational
instruction, both excused and unexcused,
shall be documented.
(7) Education shall be provided to all youth Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
regardless of classification, housing, Procedure (JJCPP) Section 8.07: Youth
security status, disciplinary or separation Education Programs
status, including room confinement, except
when providing education poses an
☒ ☐ ☐
immediate threat to the safety of self or Per the annual education services
others. Education includes, but is not evaluation, SFJJC and the SYTF meets
limited to, related services as provided in a Title 15 minimum standards for this
youth’s Section 504 Plan or Individualized regulation.
Education Program (IEP).
(c) School Discipline Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
Procedure (JJCPP) Section 8.07: Youth
(1) Positive behavior management will be
Education Programs
implemented to reduce the need for
disciplinary action in the school setting and ☒ ☐ ☐ Per the annual education services
be integrated into the facility's overall evaluation, SFJJC and the SYTF meets
behavioral management plan and security Title 15 minimum standards for this
system. regulation.
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(2) School staff shall be advised of Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
administrative decisions made by probation Procedure (JJCPP) Section 8.07: Youth
staff that may affect the educational Education Programs
programming of students.
Via Interviews with education services,
☒ ☐ ☐
SFJJC and SYTF staff effectively
communicate administrative decisions
that may affect educational
programming.
(3) Except as otherwise provided by the State Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
Education Code, expulsion/suspension Procedure (JJCPP) Section 8.07: Youth
from school shall be imposed only when Education Programs
other means of correction fails to bring
about proper conduct. School staff shall
follow the appropriate due process Per the annual education services
safeguards as set forth in the State ☒ ☐ ☐ evaluation, SFJJC and the SYTF meets
Education Code including the rights of Title 15 minimum standards for this
students with special needs. School staff regulation.
shall document the other means of
correction used prior to imposing expulsion/
suspension if an expulsion/suspension is
ultimately imposed.
(4) The facility administrator, in conjunction with Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
education staff will develop policies and Procedure (JJCPP) Section 8.07: Youth
procedures that address the rights of any Education Programs
student who has continuing difficulty
The education services program
completing a school day. ☒ ☐ ☐
employs three transitional specialists
who are individually assigned to specific
youth that need assistance with their
learning plans.
(d) Provisions for Special Populations Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
Procedure (JJCPP) Section 8.07: Youth
(1) State and federal laws and regulations shall Education Programs
be observed for all individuals with
disabilities or suspected disabilities. This Per the annual education services
includes but is not limited to child find, ☒ ☐ ☐ evaluation, SFJJC and the SYTF meets
assessment, continuum of alternative Title 15 minimum standards for this
placements, manifestation determination regulation.
reviews, and implementation of Section 504
Plans and Individualized Education
Programs.
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(2) Youth identified as English Learners (EL) Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
shall be afforded an educational program Procedure (JJCPP) Section 8.07: Youth
that addresses their language needs Education Programs
pursuant to all applicable state and federal
laws and regulations governing programs ☒ ☐ ☐ Per the annual education services
for EL students. evaluation, SFJJC and the SYTF meets
Title 15 minimum standards for this
regulation.
(e) Educational Screening and Admission Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
Procedure (JJCPP) Section 8.07: Youth
(1) Youth shall be interviewed after admittance Education Programs
and a record maintained that documents a
youth's educational history, including but not Via interviews with education services,
limited to: youth are interviewed after admittance
☒ ☐ ☐ and education staff maintains the
appropriate educational documents for
the youth.
SFJJC and the SYTF meets Title 15
minimum standards for this regulation.
(A) School progress/school history; Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
Procedure (JJCPP) Section 8.07: Youth
☒ ☐ ☐
Education Programs
(B) Home Language Survey and the results Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
of the State Test used for English Procedure (JJCPP) Section 8.07: Youth
☒ ☐ ☐
language proficiency; Education Programs
(C) Needs and services of special Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
populations as defined by the State Procedure (JJCPP) Section 8.07: Youth
☒ ☐ ☐
Education Code, including but not Education Programs
limited to, students with special needs.
(D) Discipline problems. Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
Procedure (JJCPP) Section 8.07: Youth
☒ ☐ ☐
Education Programs
(2) Youth will be immediately enrolled in school. Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
Educational staff shall conduct an Procedure (JJCPP) Section 8.07: Youth
assessment to determine the youth's Education Programs
general academic functioning levels to ☒ ☐ ☐
enable placement in core curriculum SFJJC and the SYTF meets Title 15
courses. minimum standards for this regulation.
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(3) After admission to the facility, a preliminary Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
education plan shall be developed for each Procedure (JJCPP) Section 8.07: Youth
youth within five school days. Education Programs
The education services program
employs three transitional specialists to
☒ ☐ ☐ who are individually assigned to specific
youth that need assistance with their
learning plans.
SFJJC and the SYTF meets Title 15
minimum standards for this regulation.
(4) Upon enrollment, education staff shall Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
comply with the State Education Code and Procedure (JJCPP) Section 8.07: Youth
request the youth's records from his/her Education Programs
prior school(s), including, but not limited to,
transcripts, Individual Education Program Per the annual education services
(IEP), 504 Plan, state language assessment evaluation, SFJJC and the SYTF meets
scores, immunization records, exit grades, ☒ ☐ ☐ Title 15 minimum standards for this
and partial credits. Upon receipt of the regulation.
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 Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
Procedure (JJCPP) Section 8.07: Youth
(1) The complete facility educational record of Education Programs
the youth shall be forwarded to the next
☒ ☐ ☐
educational placement in accordance with Education staff report that records are
the State Education Code. immediately forwarded to the next
educational placement.
(2) The County Superintendent of Schools shall Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
provide appropriate credit (full or partial) for Procedure (JJCPP) Section 8.07: Youth
course work completed while in juvenile ☒ ☐ ☐ Education Programs
court school in accordance with the State
Education Code.
(g) Transition and Re-Entry Planning Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
Procedure (JJCPP) Section 8.07: Youth
(1) The Superintendent of Schools and the Education Programs
Chief Probation Officer or designee, shall
develop policies and procedures to meet the Individually assigned transition specialist
transition needs of youth, including the ☒ ☐ ☐ assist the youth with educational
development of an education transition transition next step recommendations.
plan, in accordance with the State
SFJJC and the SYTF meets Title 15
Education Code and in alignment with Title
15, Minimum Standards for Juvenile minimum standards for this regulation.
Facilities, Section 1355.
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(h) Post-Secondary Education Opportunities Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
Procedure (JJCPP) Section 8.07: Youth
(1) The school and facility administrator should, Education Programs
whenever possible, collaborate with local
post-secondary education providers to Youth have an opportunity and are
facilitate access to educational and encouraged to enroll in online post-
☒ ☐ ☐
vocational opportunities for youth that secondary courses. “Incarcerated to
considers the use of technology to College” is one of several programs that
implement these programs. the education services coordinates to
educate youth about post-secondary
educational options.
1371 PROGRAMS, RECREATION, AND Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
EXERCISE. Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 8.09:
Programs, Recreation and Exercise
We reviewed three random months,
The facility administrator shall develop and
covering the 2020 thru 2022 inspection
implement written policies and procedures for
cycle, of program schedules showing
programs, recreation, and exercise for all youth.
The intent is to minimize the amount of time youth ☒ ☐ ☐ programs provided and individual youth
participation. We commend the SFJJC
are in their rooms or their bed area.
and the SYTF for the array of pro-social
programming offered to youth detained
at the facility.
SFJJC and the SYTF meets Title 15
minimum standards for this regulation.
Juvenile facilities shall provide the opportunity for Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
programs, recreation, and exercise a minimum of Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 8.09:
three hours a day during the week and five hours Programs, Recreation and Exercise
a day each Saturday, Sunday or other non-school
In review of program activity logs,
days, of which one hour shall be an outdoor
☒ ☐ ☐ interviews with youth housed at the
activity, weather permitting.
facility and detention staff, SFJJC and
the SYTF meets compliance with the
Title 15 minimum standards for this
regulation.
A youth’s participation in programs, recreation, Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
and exercise may be suspended only upon a Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 8.09:
written finding by the administrator/manager or Programs, Recreation and Exercise
☒ ☐ ☐
designee that a youth represents a threat to the
SFJJC and the SYTF meets Title 15
safety and security of the facility.
minimum standards for this regulation.
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Such program, recreation, and exercise schedule Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
shall be posted in the living units. Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 8.09:
Programs, Recreation and Exercise
☒ ☐ ☐ During the physical inspection of both
facilities, we observed program and
recreation schedule calendars posted on
the living units.
There will be a written annual review of the Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
programs, recreation, and exercise by the Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 8.09:
responsible agency to ensure content offered is Programs, Recreation and Exercise
current, consistent, and relevant to the population.
The Acting Director provided a letter
☒ ☐ ☐ confirming an annual review of the
programs, recreation, and exercise
content, consistency and relevance to
the youth population being held at
SFJJC and the SYTF.
(a) Programs. All youth shall be provided with the Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
opportunity for at least one hour of daily Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 8.09:
programming to include, but not be limited to, Programs, Recreation and Exercise
trauma focused, cognitive, evidence-based,
best practice interventions that are culturally
relevant and linguistically appropriate, or pro- In review of program activity logs,
social interventions and activities designed to interviews with youth housed at the
reduce recidivism. These programs should be facility, detention staff, behavioral health
based on the youth’s individual needs as staff, and education service staff, SFJJC
required by Sections 1355 and 1356. Such and the SYTF meets compliance with
☒ ☐ ☐
programs may be provided under the direction the Title 15 minimum standards for this
of the Chief Probation Officer or the County regulation.
Office of Education and can be administered by
We were impressed with the
county partners such as mental health
collaborative programming efforts that
agencies, community based organizations,
the agency has with education services.
faith-based organizations or Probation staff.
We interviewed the English teacher who
Programs may include but are not limited to: is heavily involved in eliciting programs
for youth through grant writing and
outreach.
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(1) Cognitive Behavior Interventions; Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
(2) Management of Stress and Trauma; Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 8.09:
(3) Anger Management; Programs, Recreation and Exercise
(4) Conflict Resolution;
(5) Juvenile Justice System;
The programs offered at the facility are,
(6) Trauma-related interventions;
but not limited to:
(7) Victim Awareness;
(8) Self-Improvement;
Incarceration to College (ITC); Life Skills
(9) Parenting Skills and support;
Mentoring; The Art of Yoga; Virtual
(10) Tolerance and Diversity;
Learning program (Meditation
(11) Healing Informed Approaches; ☒ ☐ ☐
(12) Interventions by Credible Messengers; Education); Restorative Justice; Career
(13) Gender Specific Programming; Specialization and Education; The Beat
(14) Art, creative writing, or self-expression; Within; Sunset Music/Art; Omega Boys
(15) CPR and First Aid training; Club; Anger Management; Drug and
(16) Restorative Justice or Civic Engagement; Alcohol Counseling.
(17) Career and leadership opportunities; and,
(18) Other topics suitable to the youth population.
SFJJC and the SYTF meets compliance
with the Title 15 minimum standards for
this regulation.
(b) Recreation. All youth shall be provided the Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
opportunity for at least one hour of daily access Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 8.09:
to unscheduled activities such as leisure Programs, Recreation and Exercise
reading, letter writing, and entertainment.
In review of program activity logs,
Activities shall be supervised and include
☒ ☐ ☐ interviews with youth housed at the
orientation and may include coaching of youth.
facility and detention staff, SFJJC and
the SYTF meets compliance with the
Title 15 minimum standards for this
regulation.
(c) Exercise. All youth shall be provided with the Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
opportunity for at least one hour of large muscle Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 8.09:
activity each day. Programs, Recreation and Exercise
In review of program activity logs,
☒ ☐ ☐ interviews with youth housed at the
facility and detention staff, SFJJC and
the SYTF meets compliance with the
Title 15 minimum standards for this
regulation.
The administrator/manager may suspend, for a Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
period not to exceed 24 hours, access to recreation Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 8.09:
and programs. The administrator/manager shall ☒ ☐ ☐ Programs, Recreation and Exercise
document the reasons why suspension of
recreation and programs occurs.
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1372 RELIGIOUS PROGRAM Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 8.10:
The facility administrator shall provide access to
Religious Programming
religious services and/or religious counseling at
least once each week. Attendance shall be SFJJC and the SYTF meets compliance
☒ ☐ ☐
voluntary. A youth shall be allowed to participate in with the Title 15 minimum standards for
an activity outside of their room if he/she elects not this regulation.
to participate in religious programs.
Religious programs shall provide for:
(a) opportunity for religious services and practices; Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 8.10:
Religious Programming
Through interviews with youth housed at
☒ ☐ ☐ the facility and a review of the
programming schedules, we were able
to determine that SFJJC and the SYTF
meets compliance with the Title 15
minimum standards for this regulation.
(b) availability of clergy; and, Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 8.10:
☒ ☐ ☐ Religious Programming
(c) availability of religious diets. Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 8.10:
Religious Programming
Through documentation and interviews
with youth housed at the facility, medical
staff, and food services personnel, we
were able to determine that SFJJC and
the SYTF meets compliance with the
☒ ☐ ☐
Title 15 minimum standards for this
regulation.
Per policy, the agency honors religious
diets. The request for religious diets is
made to medical staff. Medical staff
informs the food service personnel of the
religious diet request.
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1373 WORK PROGRAM Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 8.11: Work
The facility administrator shall develop policies and
Program
procedures regarding the fair and consistent
assignment of youth to work programs. Work
assigned to a youth shall be meaningful, ☒ ☐ ☐
SFJJC and the SYTF meets compliance
constructive and related to vocational training or
with the Title 15 minimum standards for
increasing a youth's sense of responsibility. Work
this regulation.
programs shall not be imposed as a disciplinary
measure
1374 VISITING Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 5.10: Youth
The facility administrator shall develop and
Visiting
implement written policies and procedures for
visiting, that include provisions for special visits.
Youth shall be allowed to receive visits by parents,
SFJJC and the SYTF meets compliance
guardians or persons standing in loco parentis, and
☒ ☐ ☐
with the Title 15 minimum standards for
children of youth. Other family members, such as
this regulation.
grandparents and siblings, and supportive adults,
may be allowed to visit with the approval of the
facility administrator or designee, and in conjunction
with the youth’s case plan or in the best interest of
the youth.
All visits shall occur at reasonable times, subject Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
only to the limitations necessary to maintain order Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 5.10: Youth
and security. Visitation shall not be denied solely Visiting
based on the visitor’s criminal history. The staff
We reviewed visiting policy and
shall determine in each case, whether the visitor’s
procedure, visiting schedules, and
criminal history represents a risk to the safety of
☒ ☐ ☐ interviewed youth and detention staff.
youth or staff in the facility. Any denial of visitation
Based on information received and
or limitation on visitations shall be communicated to
interviews, we concluded that SFJJC
the youth, person denied and facility administrator.
and the SYTF ensure visiting occurs at
reasonable times and, if a visitor is
denied, the youth affected is notified.
Opportunity for visitation shall be a minimum of two Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
hours per week. Visits may be supervised, but Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 5.10: Youth
conversations shall not be monitored unless there Visiting
is a security or safety need.
We reviewed visiting policy and
procedure, visiting schedules, and
☒ ☐ ☐ interviewed youth and detention staff.
Based on information received and
interviews, we concluded that SFJJC
and the SYTF ensure youth have an
opportunity to have visitation for a
minimum of two hours per week.
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Provisions for special visits, in addition to the two- Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
hour minimum and/or outside of the regular visiting Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 5.10: Youth
hours, shall be accommodated as necessary and Visiting
within the discretion of the facility administrator or
designee. Family therapy and professional visits ☒ ☐ ☐
shall be accommodated outside the provisions of SFJJC and the SYTF meets compliance
this regulation. Facilities may provide visitation with the Title 15 minimum standards for
opportunities outside of normal visiting hours to this regulation.
accommodate special visits.
The facility may provide access to technology as an Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
alternative, but not as a replacement, to in-person Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 5.10: Youth
visiting. Visiting
☒ ☐ ☐
SFJJC and the SYTF meets compliance
with the Title 15 minimum standards for
this regulation.
1375 CORRESPONDENCE Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
Procedure (JJCPP) Section 5.08: Mail
The facility administrator shall develop and
implement written policies and procedures for ☒ ☐ ☐ SFJJC and the SYTF meets compliance
correspondence which provide that: with the Title 15 minimum standards for
this regulation.
(a) there is no limitation on the volume of mail that Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
youth may send or receive; Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 5.10: Youth
☒ ☐ ☐ Visiting
(b) youth may send two letters per week postage Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
free; Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 5.08: Mail
☒ ☐ ☐
(c) youth may correspond confidentially with state Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
and federal courts, any member of the State Bar Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 5.10: Youth
or holder of public office, and the Board; Visiting
however, authorized facility staff may open and
☒ ☐ ☐
inspect such mail only to search for contraband SFJJC and the SYTF meets compliance
and in the presence of the youth; and, with the Title 15 minimum standards for
this regulation.
(d) incoming and outgoing mail, other than that Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
described in (c), may be read by staff only when Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 5.08: Mail
there is reasonable cause to believe facility
☒ ☐ ☐
safety and security, public safety, or youth
safety is jeopardized.
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1376 TELEPHONE ACCESS Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 5.09:
The administrator of each juvenile facility shall Telephone Access
develop and implement written policies and
procedures to provide youth with access to The youth’s Probation Officer provides a
telephone communications. list of authorized numbers that youth
may call. Detention staff assist youth
with communicating with the Probation
☒ ☐ ☐
Officer to add persons to the list of
approved persons to be called.
We interviewed youth to help determine
that The SFJJC and the SYTF meets
Title 15 minimum standards for this
regulation.
1377 ACCESS TO LEGAL SERVICES Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 5.01: Youth
The facility administrator shall develop written Access to Legal Services
procedures to ensure the right of youth to have ☒ ☐ ☐
access to the courts and legal services. Such
access shall include:
(a) access, upon request by the youth, to licensed Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
attorneys and their authorized representatives; Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 5.01: Youth
☒ ☐ ☐
Access to Legal Services
(b) provision for confidential consultation with Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
attorneys; and, Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 5.01: Youth
☒ ☐ ☐
Access to Legal Services
(c) unlimited postage free, legal correspondence Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
and cost-free telephone access as Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 5.01: Youth
appropriate. Access to Legal Services
We interviewed youth to help determine
☒ ☐ ☐
that The SFJJC and the SYTF meets
Title 15 minimum standards for this
regulation.
1390 DISCIPLINE Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 8.03:
The facility administrator shall develop and
Discipline and Due Process
implement written policies and procedures for the
discipline of youth that shall promote acceptable The facility has established rules
behavior; including the use of positive behavior outlined and supported by their Behavior
interventions and supports. Discipline shall be Management System, which promotes
☒ ☐ ☐
imposed at the least restrictive level which and incentivizes good behavior. Youth
promotes the desired behavior and shall not include are aware of expectations through the
corporal punishment, group punishment, physical positive behavior interventions and
or psychological degradation. Deprivation of the supports.
following is not permitted:
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(a) bed and bedding; Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 1390 and
☒ ☐ ☐
1391: Discipline and Due Process
(b) daily shower, access to drinking fountain, toilet Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
and personal hygiene items, and clean Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 8.03:
clothing; Discipline and Due Process
We interviewed youth and detention
☒ ☐ ☐ staff, physically inspected the facility,
and randomly tested functionality of
toilets and drinking fountains to conclude
that SFJJC and the SYTF meets Title 15
minimum standards for this regulation.
(c) full nutrition; Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 8.03:
☒ ☐ ☐
Discipline and Due Process
(d) contact with parent or attorney; Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 8.03:
☒ ☐ ☐
Discipline and Due Process
(e) exercise; Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 8.03:
Discipline and Due Process
We interviewed youth and detention staff
☒ ☐ ☐ and reviewed documentation to
determine that SFJJC and the SYTF
meets Title 15 minimum standards for
this regulation.
(f) medical services and counseling; Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 8.03:
Discipline and Due Process
We interviewed youth, medical staff, and
☒ ☐ ☐ behavioral health staff, in addition to
reviewing documentation. We
determined that SFJJC and the SYTF
meets Title 15 minimum standards for
this regulation
(g) religious services; Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 8.03:
Discipline and Due Process
We interviewed youth and detention staff
☒ ☐ ☐
and reviewed documentation to
determine that SFJJC and the SYTF
meets Title 15 minimum standards for
this regulation.
(h) clean and sanitary living conditions; Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 8.03:
☒ ☐ ☐
Discipline and Due Process
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(i) the right to send and receive mail; Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 8.03:
☒ ☐ ☐
Discipline and Due Process
(j) education; and, Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 8.03:
Discipline and Due Process
We interviewed youth, detention staff,
and education services staff. In addition,
☒ ☐ ☐
we reviewed documentation. We
concluded that SFJJC and the SYTF
meets Title 15 minimum standards for
this regulation.
(k) rehabilitative programming. Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 8.03:
Discipline and Due Process
We interviewed youth housed at the
facilities and Senior Counselors.
☒ ☐ ☐
Through our interviews and inspection of
documentations, we were able to
conclude that SFJJC and the SYTF
meets Title 15 minimum standards for
this regulation.
The facility administrator shall establish rules of Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
conduct and disciplinary penalties to guide the Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 8.03:
conduct of youth. Such rules and penalties shall Discipline and Due Process
include both major violations and minor violations,
We interviewed youth and detention
be stated simply and affirmatively, and be made
staff, reviewed random incidents during
available to all youth. Provision shall be made to
the 2020-2022 inspection cycle that
provide accessible information to youth with ☒ ☐ ☐
documents proof of practice of
disabilities, limited English proficiency, or limited
disciplinary actions including both minor
literacy. and major rule violations. We also
observed the facility rules posted on the
housing unit walls.
1391 DISCIPLINE PROCESS Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 8.03:
The facility administrator shall develop and
Discipline and 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 Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
discipline for violation of rules; Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 8.03:
☒ ☐ ☐
Discipline and Due Process
(b) prohibiting discipline to be delegated to any Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
youth; Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 8.03:
☒ ☐ ☐
Discipline and Due Process
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(c) definition of major and minor rule violations and Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
their consequences, and due process Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 8.03:
requirements; Discipline and Due Process
☒ ☐ ☐
Per Policy, Rule violations are classified
in 3 categories: Minor, Moderate, and
Major Rule Violations.
(d) trauma-informed approaches and positive Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
behavior interventions; Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 8.03:
Discipline and Due Process
The elements of this regulation are
confirmed in the CPO appointment and
qualifications letter dated August 31,
2022.
☒ ☐ ☐
The agency ensures that detention staff
makes use of training that ensure
developmentally appropriate, trauma-
informed approaches to working with
youth while implementing positive
behavior intervention.
(e) minor rule violations may be handled informally Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
by counseling, advising the youth of expected Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 8.03:
conduct imposing a minor consequence. Discipline and Due Process
Discipline shall be accompanied by written ☒ ☐ ☐
documentation and a policy of review and
appeal to a supervisor; and,
(f) major rule violations and the discipline process Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
shall be documented and require the following: Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 8.03:
Discipline and Due Process
Youth are oriented and understand that
major rule violations are violations that
directly affect the safety and security of
☒ ☐ ☐ the facility, and/or disrupt the normal
operation of the facility and
programming.
We concluded that SFJJC and the SYTF
meets Title 15 minimum standards for
this regulation.
(1) written notice of violation prior to a hearing; Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 8.03:
☒ ☐ ☐
Discipline and Due Process
(2) accommodations provided to youth with Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
disabilities, limited literacy, and English Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 8.03:
☒ ☐ ☐
language learners; Discipline and Due Process
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(3) hearing by a person who is not a party to Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
the incident; Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 8.03:
☒ ☐ ☐
Discipline and Due Process
(4) opportunity for the youth to be heard, Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
present evidence and testimony; Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 8.03:
Discipline and Due Process
We reviewed random incident reports
covering the 2020 thru 2022 inspection
cycle. We also interviewed youth housed
☒ ☐ ☐
at the facility and detention staff. The
facility does well in documenting that
youth are, in a timely manner, provided
the opportunity to appeal a discipline
being imposed.
(5) provision for youth to be assisted by staff in Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
the hearing process; Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 8.03:
Discipline and Due Process
☒ ☐ ☐
We concluded that SFJJC and the SYTF
meets Title 15 minimum standards for
this regulation.
(6) provision for administrative review. Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 8.03:
Discipline and Due Process
☒ ☐ ☐
We concluded that SFJJC and the SYTF
meets Title 15 minimum standards for
this regulation.
(g) violations that result in a removal from camp or Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
commitment program, but not a return to court, Procedure (JJCPP) Policy 8.03:
will follow the due process provisions in Discipline and Due Process
subPolicy (e) above.
☒ ☐ ☐
We concluded that the SYTF meets Title
15 minimum standards for this
regulation.
1410 MANAGEMENT OF COMMUNICABLE Special Programs for Youth (SPY),
DISEASES. Policy 1.1410: Management of
Communicable Diseases
The health administrator/responsible physician, in
cooperation with the facility administrator and the We concluded that the SYTF meets Title
local health officer, shall develop written policies ☒ ☐ ☐ 15 minimum standards for this
and procedures to address the identification, regulation.
treatment, control and follow-up management of
communicable diseases. The policies and
procedures shall address, but not be limited to:
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(a) Intake health screening procedures; Special Programs for Youth (SPY),
Policy 1.1410: Management of
Communicable Diseases
Annual inspections by San Francisco
County Medical/ Mental Health, Nutrition,
and Environmental Health inspectors
were conducted. The inspections were
helpful in aiding in ensuring the elements
of this regulation meets compliance with
Title 15 minimum standards. The
inspections were completed on April 26,
☒ ☐ ☐ 2022. No deficiencies or
noncompliances were reported.
A complete health appraisal will be
conducted by Correctional Health
Services staff on all youth within 96
hours (excluding holidays) on their
admission into detention.
We interviewed medical personnel to
help determine that SFJJC and the
SYTF meets minimum requirements for
this regulation.
(b) Identification of relevant symptoms; Special Programs for Youth (SPY),
Policy 1.1410: Management of
☒ ☐ ☐
Communicable Diseases
(c) Referral for medical evaluation; Special Programs for Youth (SPY),
Policy 1.1410: Management of
Communicable Diseases
☒ ☐ ☐ We interviewed medical personnel to
help determine that SFJJC and the
SYTF meets minimum requirements for
this regulation.
(d) Treatment responsibilities during detention; Special Programs for Youth (SPY),
Policy 1.1410: Management of
☒ ☐ ☐
Communicable Diseases
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(e) Coordination with public and private Special Programs for Youth (SPY),
community-based resources for follow-up Policy 1.1410: Management of
treatment; Communicable Diseases
Annual inspections by San Francisco
County Medical/ Mental Health, Nutrition,
and Environmental Health inspectors
were conducted. The inspections were
helpful in aiding in ensuring the elements
of this regulation meets compliance with
☒ ☐ ☐ Title 15 minimum standards. The
inspections were completed on April 26,
2022. No deficiencies or
noncompliances were reported.
We also interviewed medical personnel
to help determine that SFJJC and the
SYTF meets minimum requirements for
this regulation.
(f) Applicable reporting requirements; and, Special Programs for Youth (SPY),
Policy 1.1410: Management of
☒ ☐ ☐
Communicable Diseases
(g) Strategies for handling disease outbreaks. Special Programs for Youth (SPY),
Policy 1.1410: Management of
Communicable Diseases
Annual inspections by San Francisco
County Medical/ Mental Health, Nutrition,
and Environmental Health inspectors
were conducted. The inspections were
helpful in aiding in ensuring the elements
of this regulation meets compliance with
☒ ☐ ☐
Title 15 minimum standards. The
inspections were completed on April 26,
2022. No deficiencies or
noncompliances were reported.
We also interviewed medical personnel
to help determine that SFJJC and the
SYTF meets minimum requirements for
this regulation.
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The policies and procedures shall be updated as Special Programs for Youth (SPY),
necessary to reflect communicable disease Policy 1.1410: Management of
priorities identified by the local health officer and Communicable Diseases
currently recommended public health
interventions. Per policy, the physician and the facility
☒ ☐ ☐
administrator shall establish policies and
procedures to assure the quality and
adequacy of health care services are
assessed every two years.
1433 REQUESTS FOR HEALTH CARE Special Programs for Youth (SPY),
SERVICES (EXCERPT) Policy 1.1433: Requests for Health Care
Services
The health administrator, in cooperation with the
facility administrator, shall develop policy and The agency has a policy in place that is
procedures to establish a daily routine for youth to very general. We provided technical
convey requests for emergency and non- assistance with the policy and the
emergency medical, dental and behavioral/mental process for youth to confidentially
health care services. request medical services. To remain
compliant, we provided a best practice
recommendation for the agency to install
wall-mounted medical request lock
boxes on all housing units. This will
ensure compliance in providing youth an
option to confidentially submit request for
☒ ☐ ☐
medical services. SFJJC and SYTF
were receptive to our findings and
recommendations.
Prior to the end of the inspection,
immediate temporary changes were
made to the process. Youth were given
the option to confidentially submit a
request for medical services by placing
the sick call slip in a sealed envelope
and submitting the envelope to detention
staff to be forwarded to SPY health
services. The agency will be making
efforts to formalize the policy and
procedure for the new process.
1480 STANDARD FACILTY CLOTHING ISSUE Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
Procedure (JJCPP), Policy: 7.03
The youth’s personal clothing, undergarments and Clothing, Bedding and Linen
footwear may be substituted for the institutional
clothing and footwear specified in this regulation. ☒ ☐ ☐
The facility has the primary responsibility to
provide clothing and footwear. Clothing provisions
shall ensure that:
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(a) Clothing is clean, reasonably fitted, durable, Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
easily laundered, in good repair, and free of Procedure (JJCPP), Policy: 7.03
holes and tears. Clothing, Bedding and Linen
☐
☒ ☐ We interviewed youth to determine that
SFJJC and the SYTF meets compliance
with the Title 15 minimum standards for
this regulation.
(b) The standard issue of climatically suitable Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
clothing for youth shall consist of but not be Procedure (JJCPP), Policy: 7.03
☒ ☐ ☐
limited to: Clothing
(1) Socks and serviceable footwear; Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
Procedure (JJCPP), Policy: 7.03
Clothing, Bedding and Linen
In addition to reviewing SFJJC and the
☒ ☐ ☐
STYF policies and procedures, we
interviewed youth and staff to determine
that the facilities meet minimum
standards for this regulation.
(2) Outer garments; Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
Procedure (JJCPP), Policy: 7.03
☒ ☐ ☐
Clothing, Bedding and Linen
(3) New non-disposable underwear which Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
shall remain with the youth throughout their Procedure (JJCPP), Policy: 7.03
stay, and; Clothing, Bedding and Linen
☒ ☐ ☐ We interviewed youth to determine that
SFJJC and the SYTF meets compliance
with the Title 15 minimum standards for
this regulation.
(4) Undergarments, that are freshly laundered Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
and free of stains, including tee shirts and Procedure (JJCPP), Policy: 7.03
bras. Clothing, Bedding and Linen
In addition to reviewing SFJJC and the
☒ ☐ ☐
STYF policies and procedures, we
interviewed youth and staff to determine
that the facilities meet minimum
standards for this regulation.
(c) Clothing is laundered at the temperature Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
required by local ordinances for the Procedure (JJCPP), Policy: 7.03
commercial laundries and dried completely in Clothing, Bedding and Linen
☒ ☐ ☐
a mechanical dryer or other laundry method
approved by the local health officer.
(d) Suitable clothing is issued to pregnant youth. Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
Procedure (JJCPP), Policy: 7.03
☒ ☐ ☐
Clothing, Bedding and Linen
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1482 CLOTHING EXCHANGE Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
Procedure (JJCPP), Policy: 7.03
The facility administrator shall develop and Clothing, Bedding and Linen
implement written policies and site-specific
procedures for the cleaning and scheduled In addition to reviewing SFJJC and the
exchange of clothing. Unless work, climatic STYF policies and procedures and
conditions, or illness necessitates more frequent ☒ ☐ ☐ clothing exchange schedules, we
exchange, outer garments, except for footwear, interviewed youth and staff to determine
shall be exchanged at least once each week. Tee that the facilities meet minimum
shirts, bras, and underwear shall be exchanged standards for this regulation.
daily; youth shall receive their own underwear
back at exchange.
1484 CONTROL OF VERMIN IN YOUTH’S Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
PERSONAL CLOTHING Procedure (JJCPP), Policy: 7.03
Clothing, Bedding and Linen
There shall be written policies and site-specific
procedures developed and implemented by the Annual inspections by San Francisco
facility administrator to control the contamination County Medical/ Mental Health, Nutrition,
and/or spread of vermin and ecto-parasites in all and Environmental Health inspectors
youth’s personal clothing. Infested clothing shall were conducted to ensure the elements
☒ ☐ ☐
be cleaned or stored in a closed container so as to of this regulation meets compliance with
eradicate or stop the spread of the vermin. Title 15 minimum standards. The
inspections were completed on April 26,
2022. No deficiencies or
noncompliances were reported.
1485 ISSUE OF PERSONAL CARE ITEMS Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
Procedure (JJCPP), Policy: 7.04
There shall be written policies and site-specific Showers and Personal Hygiene
procedures developed and implemented by the
facility administrator for the availability of personal
hygiene items. Each female youth shall be ☒ ☐ ☐
provided with sanitary napkins, panty liners and
tampons as requested. Each youth to be held over
24 hours shall be provided with the following
personal care items;
(a) Toothbrush; Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
Procedure (JJCPP), Policy: 7.04
Showers and Personal Hygiene
We interviewed youth, reviewed policy,
☒ ☐ ☐
and inspected intake documentation to
determine that SFJJC and the SYTF
meets compliance with the Title 15
minimum standards for this regulation.
(b) Toothpaste; Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
Procedure (JJCPP), Policy: 7.04
☒ ☐ ☐
Showers and Personal Hygiene
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(c) Soap; Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
Procedure (JJCPP), Policy: 7.04
Showers and Personal Hygiene
We interviewed youth and inspected
☒ ☐ ☐
intake documentation to determine that
SFJJC and the SYTF meets compliance
with the Title 15 minimum standards for
this regulation.
(d) Comb; Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
Procedure (JJCPP), Policy: 7.04
☒ ☐ ☐
Showers and Personal Hygiene
(e) Shaving implements; Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
Procedure (JJCPP), Policy: 7.04
Showers and Personal Hygiene
We interviewed youth, reviewed policy,
☒ ☐ ☐
and inspected intake documentation to
determine that SFJJC and the SYTF
meets compliance with the Title 15
minimum standards for this regulation.
(f) Deodorant; Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
Procedure (JJCPP), Policy: 7.04
☒ ☐ ☐
Showers and Personal Hygiene
(g) Lotion; Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
Procedure (JJCPP), Policy: 7.04
☒ ☐ ☐
Showers and Personal Hygiene
(h) Shampoo; and, Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
Procedure (JJCPP), Policy: 7.04
☒ ☐ ☐
Showers and Personal Hygiene
(i) Post-shower conditioning hair products. Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
Procedure (JJCPP), Policy: 7.04
☒ ☐ ☐
Showers and Personal Hygiene
Youth shall not be required to share any personal Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
care items listed in items (a) through (d). Liquid Procedure (JJCPP), Policy: 7.04
soap provided through a common dispenser is Showers and Personal Hygiene
permitted. Youth shall not share disposable razors.
Double edged safety razors, electric razors, and We interviewed youth, reviewed policy,
other shaving instruments capable of breaking the and inspected intake documentation to
☒ ☐ ☐
skin, when shared among youth, shall be determine that SFJJC and the SYTF
disinfected between individual uses by the method meets compliance with the Title 15
prescribed by the State Board of Barbering and minimum standards for this regulation.
Cosmetology in Sections 979 and 980, Chapter 9,
Title 16, California Code of Regulations.
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1486 PERSONAL HYGIENE Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
Procedure (JJCPP), Policy: 7.04
There shall be written policies and site specific Showers and Personal Hygiene
procedures developed and implemented by the
facility administrator for showering/bathing and Annual inspections by San Francisco
brushing of teeth. Youth shall be permitted to County Medical/ Mental Health, Nutrition,
shower/bathe up on assignment to a housing unit and Environmental Health inspectors
and on a daily basis thereafter and given an were conducted to ensure the elements
opportunity to brush their teeth after each meal. of this regulation meets compliance with
Title 15 minimum standards. The
☒ ☐ ☐ inspections were completed on April 26,
2022. No deficiencies or
noncompliances were reported.
We also interviewed youth, reviewed
policy, and inspected intake
documentation to determine that SFJJC
and the SYTF meets compliance with
the Title 15 minimum standards for this
regulation.
1487 SHAVING Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
Procedure (JJCPP), Policy: 7.04 (a)
Youth shall have access to a razor daily, unless Barbering Health
their appearance must be maintained for reasons
of identification in Court. All youth shall have equal We interviewed youth, reviewed policy,
☒ ☐ ☐
opportunity to shave face and body hair. The and inspected intake documentation to
facility administrator may suspend this determine that SFJJC and the SYTF
requirement in relation to youth who are meets compliance with the Title 15
considered to be a danger to themselves or others. minimum standards for this regulation.
1488 HAIR CARE SERVICES (Excerpt) Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
Procedure (JJCPP), Policy: 7.04 (a)
Hair care services shall be available in all juvenile Barbering Health; Policy 7.04 Showers
facilities. Youth shall receive hair care services and Personal Hygiene
monthly. Equipment shall be cleaned and ☒ ☐ ☐
disinfected after each haircut or procedure, by a
method approved by the State Board of Barbering
and Cosmetology.
1500 STANDARD BEDDING AND LINEN ISSUE Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
Procedure (JJCPP), Policy: 7.03
Clean laundered, suitable bedding and linens, in Clothing, Bedding and Linen
good repair, shall be provided for each youth
entering a living area who is expected to remain We interviewed youth, reviewed policy,
overnight, shall include, but not be limited to: ☒ ☐ ☐ and inspected intake documentation to
determine that SFJJC and the SYTF
meets compliance with the Title 15
minimum standards for this regulation.
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TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS
(a) One mattress or mattress-pillow combination Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
which meets the requirements of Section 1502 Procedure (JJCPP), Policy: 7.03
☒ ☐ ☐
of these regulations; Clothing, Bedding and Linen
(b) One pillow and a pillow case unless provided Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
for in (a) above; Procedure (JJCPP), Policy: 7.03
☒ ☐ ☐
Clothing, Bedding and Linen
(c) One mattress cover and a sheet or two sheets; Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
Procedure (JJCPP), Policy: 7.03
☒ ☐ ☐
Clothing, Bedding and Linen
(d) One towel; and, Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
Procedure (JJCPP), Policy: 7.03
☒ ☐ ☐
Clothing, Bedding and Linen
(e) One blanket or more, up on request Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
Procedure (JJCPP), Policy: 7.03
☒ ☐ ☐
Clothing, Bedding and Linen
1501 BEDDING LINEN EXCHANGE Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
Procedure (JJCPP), Policy: 7.03
The facility administrator shall develop and Clothing, Bedding and Linen
implement site specific written policies and
procedures for the scheduled exchange of We interviewed youth, reviewed policy,
laundered bedding and linen issued to each youth ☒ ☐ ☐ and inspected documentation to
housed. Washable items such as sheets, mattress determine that SFJJC and the SYTF
covers, pillow cases and towels shall be meets compliance with the Title 15
exchanged for clean replacement at least once minimum standards for this regulation.
each week.
The covering blanket shall be cleaned or Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
laundered once a month. Procedure (JJCPP), Policy: 7.03
☒ ☐ ☐ Clothing, Bedding and Linen
1510 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY AND Juvenile Justice Center Policy and
MAINTENANCE Procedure (JJCPP), Policy: 11.04
Preventative maintenance Program
The facility administrator shall develop and
implement written policies and site-specific
procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable
level of cleanliness, repair and safety throughout
the facility. The plan shall 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).
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REVIEW OF NON REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS
GRANT FUNDING OR CODE REFERENCE YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS
JUVENILE PROBATION AND CAMPS FUNDING (JPCF) (Camps Only)
The programs/services identified on the JPCF –
Camp Allocation Eligibility Form are being
provided at the facility. (Refer to the JPCF ☐ ☒ ☐
Program Agreement, Attachment B)
208.5 WIC CONTACT BETWEEN PERSONS UNDER THE JUVENILE COURT AGES 19- 20 AND MINORS IN
THE FACILITY
The facility houses Juvenile Court Wards 19 years
of age and older. ☒ ☐ ☐
The facility has been approved to hold persons
under the juvenile court who are ages 19 through
☒ ☐ ☐
21.
The facility continues to comply with the
requirements of 208.5 WIC (programming,
capacity and security of the facility) as outlined in ☒ ☐ ☐
the county’s application.
JUVENILE JUSTICE DELINQUENCY PREVENTION ACT MONITORING (JJDPA)
WIC 206 SEPARATE FACILITIES FOR WIC The facilities do not house WIC 300
300 MINORS minors except in exigent circumstances.
Vi
☐
Dependent or neglected minors who are defined
olati
under Section 300 of the Welfare and Institutions ☒ ☐
on
Code (WIC) are held only in non-secure, separate
and segregated facilities.
DETENTION OF STATUS OFFENDERS (WIC
601) AND FEDERAL MINORS
☐ ☒ ☐
Status Offenders (WIC 601) are held in the facility.
Status Offenders (WIC 601) are kept separate Vi
☐
from Juvenile Delinquents (WIC 602)? (WIC olati
☐ ☒
207[d]). on
Federal Minors (ICE Holds or ORR Contract) are
held in the facility. ☐ ☒ ☐
If yes to the above, the Monthly Report on the
Detention of Status Offenders/Federal Minors is
☐ ☐ ☒
submitted to the BSCC.
WIC 208 SEPARATION OF MINORS AND
ADULT INMATES (JJDPA 42 USC
5633, Sec 223, State Plans (a)[12])
Are adult inmates held in the facility? (When a
☒ ☐ ☐
person in detention is proceeding through the
adult court, AND that person is 18 years of age
or older that person is an adult inmate.)
If adult inmates are held, they are appropriately Vi
☐
separated from minors. olati
☐ ☒
on
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Adult inmates from an adult facility (e.g. inmate
Vi
workers or “Scared Straight” programs) are not ☐
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allowed in the facility in a manner that allows ☒ ☐
on
contact with minors.
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JUVENILE HALLS, SPECIAL PURPOSE JUVENILE HALLS AND CAMPS
PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION
Board of State and Community Corrections
APPLICABLE TITLE 24 REGULATIONS: 4/98; 2001; 2003
BSCC Code: 7517/7518
FACILITY NAME: San Francisco Juvenile Justice Center / Secure Youth Treatment FACILITY TYPE: JH/SYTF
Facility
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply): 4/98: X 2001: 2003: OTHER:
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Forrest Coleman DATE: October 21, 2022
TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Reception/Intake Admission (JH; 1.1)
Contains a weapons locker as specified in these
regulations
Contains a secure room for the confinement of minors
pending admission to JH
Provides access to a shower
Provides a secure vault or storage space for
minor's valuables
Provides telephone access to minors
Provides staff access to hot and cold running water
Locked Holding Room (1.2)
Contains a minimum of 15 square feet of floor area
per minor
Provides no less than 45 square feet of floor area
Contains seating to accommodate all minors as
specified in these regulations
98: Provides access to a toilet, washbasin and
drinking fountain as specified in these
regulations
03: Be equipped with a toilet, washbasin and
drinking fountain unless a procedure is in
effect to provide access
Maximizes staff visual supervision
03: Outward swinging or lateral sliding door required
Natural Light (1.3)
Visual access to natural light is provided in locked
sleeping rooms, single and double occupancy sleeping
rooms, dormitories and dayrooms.
Corridors (1.4)
Corridors in living areas are at least eight feet wide.
When doors are staggered or if rooms are located
only on one side, corridors may be at least six feet
wide.
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Living Unit (JH; 1.5)
JH living units do not exceed 30 minors and
contain sleeping areas and plumbing fixtures,
commensurate with the number of minors housed.
Locked Sleeping Rooms (1.6)
98: Have a toilet, wash basin and drinking fountain
unless a procedure is in effect to provide other
access to these fixtures
03: Toilet, washbasin and drinking fountain required in
locked sleeping rooms
Single Occupancy Sleeping Rooms (1.7) Units 5, 6, 7 and 8 contain single
occupancy sleeping rooms.
98: Minimum of 63 square feet of floor area and a clear Ceiling height 8’8”.
ceiling height of eight feet (In the Medical Unit, there are four single
03: Minimum of 70 square feet of floor area and a (bed) rooms and two single (bed)
clear ceiling height of eight feet respiratory isolation rooms. These are all
non-rated beds.)
98: A door view panel is constructed of security
glazing and is a maximum of 144 square inches.
01: View panel size changed to a minimum of 144
inches.
03: Outward swinging or lateral sliding door required
Double Occupancy Sleeping Rooms (1.8) Units 1, 2, 3 and 4 contain double
occupancy sleeping rooms.
Minimum of 100 square feet floor area, a clear
ceiling height of eight feet, and a minimum width of
seven feet
98: A door view panel is constructed of security
glazing and is a maximum of 144 square inches.
01: View panel size changed to a minimum of 144
inches
03: Outward swinging or lateral sliding door required
Dormitories (1.9) No dormitories. Text of the regulation deleted.
In JHs and camps, there is a minimum of 50 square feet
of floor area per minor, with a minimum dormitory size
of 200 square feet and a minimum clear ceiling height of
eight feet.
Dayrooms (1.10)
JH dayrooms contain 35 square feet of floor area per
minor.
Dayrooms in camps and SPJHs contain 30 square
feet of floor area per minor.
All dayrooms provide access to toilets, wash basins,
drinking fountains and showers.
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Physical Activity and Recreation Spaces (NA
SPJH; 1.11)
98: Facilities with a capacity of less than 41 minors
have a minimum of 9,000 square feet dedicated
indoor- outdoor space.
01: Facilities with a capacity of 40 minors or less
have a minimum of 9000 square feet dedicated
indoor- outdoor space.
98: Facilities with a capacity of 41 to 100 minors
have a minimum of 9,000 square feet dedicated
indoor- outdoor space, plus a field area. The
field area contains a minimum of one acre with a
minimum dimension of 100 feet.
01: Facilities with a capacity of 41-274 minors have a
minimum of 225 square feet of dedicated indoor-
outdoor space per minor, up to 61,650 feet.
98: Facilities with a capacity over 100 minors have a Outdoor Recreation space consists
minimum of 18,000 square feet dedicated indoor- of the following:
outdoor space, plus a field area. The field area
o
East Recreation Area (nearest Units
contains a minimum of one acre with a minimum 7 & 8): 6,000 square feet
dimension of 100 feet.
West Recreation Area (nearest Unit 5
o
01: Facilities with a capacity of 275 or more minors and gymnasium): 10,000 square feet
have 61,650 square feet dedicated indoor- Center Recreation Area: 55,000
o
outdoor space, plus 145 square feet for each square feet.
minor beyond 274 (up to a maximum of 87,120
Individual Unit paved courtyards
o
square feet). total 4,888 square feet.
98: At least one half of the dedicated indoor-outdoor
space is a paved or "like" surface.
01: Changed from one-half to one-quarter of the space
A portion of the dedicated physical activity and
recreation space is out-of-doors, and is equipped
and of a sufficient size to comply with Title 15, §
1371.
01: The required recreation area has no single
dimension less than 40 feet.
Outdoor recreation area lighting allows for
evening activities and provides security.
Academic Classrooms (NA SPJH; 1.12)
Classrooms are designed for a maximum of 20 minors.
There is a minimum of one classroom in each facility
2001: Dedicated classroom space is available for
every juvenile in the facility. The primary purpose for
the
academic classroom is for education.
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Each classroom contains a minimum of 160 square feet Fine Arts – 994 sq. ft. *
of floor space for the teacher's desk and work area, Social Studies – 739 sq.
and a minimum of 28 square feet floor space per minor.
ft. * Language Arts – 726
sq. ft. * Mathematics –
723 sq. ft. * Science –
720 sq. ft. *
Unit 7 Classroom – 686 sq. ft. + 44 sq. ft.
storage * Unit 8 Classroom – 484 sq. ft. * + 45
sq. ft. storage
* Square footage approximate
There is a communication system in each classroom When the button is pushed in the
that allows for immediate response to emergencies. classrooms, an alarm is activated at central
control
Safety Room (1.13) Safety rooms are being used for storage and
per policy are not allowed to house youth.
Provides a minimum of 63 square feet of floor space
and a minimum clear ceiling height of eight feet
Limited to one minor
Padded as specified in these regulations
There are one or more vertical view panels
constructed of security glazing. Panels provide a
view of the entire room and are no more than four
inches wide and at least 24 inches long.
Audio monitoring system as specified in these
regulations
Access to a toilet, wash basin and drinking
fountain is provided.
03: Be equipped with a variable intensity security-type
lighting fixture, with controls outside the room
03: Any wall- or ceiling-mounted devices are designed
to prohibit the occupant’s access.
Medical Examination Room (NA SPJH; 1.14) Three exam rooms and one triage room.
There is a minimum of one suitably equipped
medical examination room in every juvenile
facility. The examination room provides the
following:
Space for routine and emergency examinations
that is used for no other purpose;
Privacy for minors;
Lockable storage for medical supplies;
Not less than 144 square feet floor space with no #1 – 12’10” x 10’8”
single dimension less than seven feet; #2 – 12’10” x 10’8”
#3 – 14’1” x 10”
#4 – 14’1” x 9’8”
Hot and cold running water; and,
01: Smooth, non-porous, washable surfaces.
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Pharmaceutical Storage (1.15)
There is lockable storage space for medical
supplies and pharmaceutical preparations as
specified by Title 15 § 1438.
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Dining Areas (NA SPJH; 1.16)
There is a minimum of 15 square feet floor space
and sufficient tables and seating for each person
being fed (including minors, staff and visitors).
Dining areas do not contain toilets or showers in the
same room, unless there is an appropriate visual
barrier.
Visiting Space (1.17)
Visiting space is provided.
Institutional Storage (1.18)
There is a minimum of 80 cubic feet of storage space
per minor for institutional clothing, bedding, supplies
and activity equipment, in one or more storage rooms.
Personal Storage (1.19) Located in intake.
Each minor has a minimum of nine cubic feet of secure
storage space for personal clothing and belongings.
Safety Equipment Storage (1.20)
There is a secure area for storing safety equipment,
such as fire extinguishers, self-contained breathing
apparatus, wire and bar cutters, emergency lights,
etc.
Janitor Closet (1.21)
There is at least one securely lockable janitorial
closet containing a mop sink and sufficient area
for storing cleaning implements within the
security area.
Audio Monitoring System (1.22)
There is an audio monitoring system capable of
actuation by the minor to alert staff in: safety rooms;
locked holding rooms, locked sleeping rooms; single
and double occupancy sleeping rooms and
dormitories of JHs and in locked sleeping rooms and
single occupancy rooms of secure camps.
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Emergency Power (1.23) 100% emergency power.
There is an emergency power source capable of
providing minimal lighting in all living units, activity
areas, corridors, stairs, and central control points, to
maintain fire and life safety, security, communications
and alarm systems. The power source conforms to
the requirements specified in Title 24, Part 3, Article
700, California Electrical Code (CCR).
Confidential Interview Room (1.24)
Contain a minimum of 60 square feet of floor area and
provide for confidential consultation with minors
There is a minimum of one suitably furnished
interview room for each 30 minors in JHs.
There is a minimum of one suitably furnished
interview room in each camp.
Court Holding Room for Minors (1.26)
Contains a minimum of 10 square feet of floor area
per minor
Limited to no more than 16 minors
Provides 40 square feet of floor area and a minimum
clear ceiling height of eight feet
Contains seating to accommodate all minors
Contains a toilet, wash basin and drinking
fountain as specified in these regulations
Maximizes staffs' visual supervision of minors
Toilets/Urinals (2.1)
Toilets are available on living units in a ratio of 1:6 in
JH; 1:10 in camps; and, 1:8 in locked holding
rooms. One toilet and one urinal may be substituted
for every 15 boys. Toilet areas provide modesty for
the minors without mitigating staff’s ability to
supervise.
Wash basins (2.2)
Wash basins must provide hot and cold or tempered
water and be available on living units in a ratio of 1:6
in JH; 1:10 in camps; and, 1:8 in locked sleeping
rooms.
Drinking Fountains (2.3)
Drinking fountains are accessible to minors and staff
in living areas and indoor-outdoor recreation areas.
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
01: The drinking fountain bubbler is activated
by mechanical means and is at an angle that
prevents waste water from flowing over the
bubbler.
Showers (2.4)
Showers provide tempered water and are available on
living units at a ratio of at least one shower or bathtub
to every six minors.
Shower areas provide for inmate privacy without
mitigating staff's ability to supervise.
Beds (2.5)
Beds are at least 30 inches wide and 76 long and
are of a pan-bottom type or constructed of
concrete.
Beds are at least 12 inches of the floor and spaced
no less than 36 inches apart.
Lighting (2.6)
There is at least 20 foot-candles (216 1x) of
illumination at desk level in locked sleeping rooms,
single and double occupancy rooms, dormitories,
dayrooms and activity areas.
Night lighting in the above areas provides good
visibility and is conducive to sleep.
Padding (2.7)
Padding in safety rooms covers the floor, door and
walls to a clear height of eight feet. Benches or
platforms are not placed on the floor of safety
rooms.
Padded rooms are equipped with a tamper-
resistant fire sprinkler as approved by the State
Fire Marshal (SFM).
The padding is approved by the SFM and is: non-
porous; at least one-half inch thick; of a unitary or
laminated construction; firmly bonded to all padded
surfaces; and, is without exposed seams.
Seating (2.8)
Seating is designed for the level of security. When
bench seating is used, 18 inches of bench seating
is allowed for each person.
Weapons Locker (2.9) One weapons locker located in intake.
Weapons lockers are located outside the security Another in the lobby kiosk.
perimeter of the facility. (Personnel do not bring any
weapon into the security area.)
Lockers are equipped with individual compartments,
each with their own locking device.
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Assess for New Construction/Remodel or Repair:
Security Glazing (2.10) (Added in 2003)
(Note to inspector: This will typically be assessed
from specifications provided at plan review.)
Security glazing complies with the minimum
requirements of one of the following test standards:
American Society for Testing and Materials, ASTM F
1233-98, Class III glass; California Department of
Corrections, CDC 860-94d, Class C glass; or, H. P.
White Laboratory, Inc., HPW-TP- 0500.02, Forced
Entry Level III.
Design Requirements (201(c)6)
Design requirements as specified in Title 24, Part 1,
201(c)6 are met.
(Note to inspector: See regulation for specific
requirements. Note areas of non-compliance that
are applicable to the facility type and construction
date in the "comments" section.)
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JUVENILE HALLS, SPECIAL PURPOSE HALLS AND
CAMPS LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
Board of State and Community Corrections Inspection
BSCC Code: 7517
FACILITY: San Francisco Juvenile Justice Center TYPE: JH RC: 150
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Forrest Coleman DATE: October 21, 2022
ROOMS EACH
ROOM
COMMENTS
Unit Room Applicable # Each Room Total Size (L x W x H) FIXTURES*
Designation Type Standards Rooms # RC RC or T U W F S
Beds Square/Cubic
Feet
Admissions
Safety 1998 1 (1) 9'2" x 9' 0 0 0 Ceiling height 10+'
Holding 1998 1 (4) 9'2" x 7' 0 0 0 9'2" bench; capacity limited by area
Holding 1998 1 (4) 9'2" x 7' 0 0 0 9'2" bench; capacity limited by area
Holding 1998 1 (3) 9'2" x 5'10" 0 0 0 9'2" bench; capacity limited by area
Holding 1998 1 (3) 9'2" x 6' 1 1 1 5' bench
Medical Unit
Concrete bench seating (7'8"). Interior door
Holding 1998 1 (5) 7'8" x 11'3" 0 0 0
handle to be removed.
Note: This unit contains four medical isolation rooms that are not rated.
Unit 1
Double 1998 10 2 2 20 14'7" x 8'8" 1 1 1 Irregular shape
Bench 29½" x 75½". Programmatically, these
Holding 1998 1 (1) 6'9" x 10'3" 1 1 1
are one- person rooms.
Dayroom 1998 1 Irregular 4 Required area 700 sq. ft. Area in excess of 700
shape sq. ft.
Unit 2
Double 1998 10 2 2 20 14'7" x 8'8" 1 1 1 Irregular shape
*T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit. If "Total BRC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of the facility's rated capacity.
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ROOMS EACH
ROOM
COMMENTS
Unit Room Applicable # Each Room Total Size (L x W x H) FIXTURES*
Designation Type Standards Rooms # RC RC or T U W F S
Beds Square/Cubic
Feet
Bench 29½" x 75½". Programmatically, these
Holding 1998 1 (1) 6'9" x 10'3" 1 1 1
are one person rooms.
Dayroom 1998 1 Irregular 4 Required area 700 sq. ft. Area in excess of 700
shape sq. ft.
Unit 3
Double 1998 10 2 2 20 14'7" x 8'8" 1 1 1 Irregular shape
Bench 29½" x 75½". Programmatically, these
Holding 1998 1 (1) 6'9" x 10'3" 1 1 1
are one person rooms.
Dayroom 1998 Irregular 4 Required area 700 sq. ft. Area in excess of 700
shape sq. ft.
Unit 4
Double 1998 10 2 2 20 14'7" x 8'8" 1 1 1 Irregular shape
Bench 29½" x 75½". Programmatically, these
Holding 1998 1 (1) 6'9" x 10'3" 1 1 1
are one person rooms.
Dayroom 1998 1 Irregular 4 Required area 700 sq. ft. Area in excess of 700
shape sq. ft.
Unit 5
Single 1998 20 1 1 20 7'7" x 10'11" 1 1 1 Irregular shape
Dayroom 1998 1 Irregular 4 Approximately 1,952 sq. ft.
shape
Unit 6
Single 1998 20 1 1 20 7'7" x 10'11" 1 1 1 Irregular shape
Safety 1998 1 (1) 9' x 7'9"
Dayroom 1998 1 Irregular 4 Approximately 1,952 sq. ft.
shape
2014-2016: Rated capacity – 150
2018-2020: Rated Capacity -150
2020-2022: Rated Capacity changed to 135 due to new Secure Youth Treatment Facility being assigned to units 7 and 8 with a total rated capacity of 15 between the
two units.
*T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit. If "Total BRC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of the facility's rated capacity.
7517 San Francisco Juvenile Justice Center JH LASE 20-22 - 2 - J460 LAS JUV.dot (03/01)
JUVENILE HALLS, SPECIAL PURPOSE HALLS AND
CAMPS LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
Board of State and Community Corrections Inspection
BSCC Code: 7518
FACILITY: San Francisco County Secure Youth Treatment Facility TYPE: SYTF RC: 15
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Forrest Coleman DATE: October 21, 2022
ROOMS EACH
ROOM
COMMENTS
Unit Room Applicable # Each Room Total Size (L x W x H) FIXTURES*
Designation Type Standards Rooms # RC RC or Square/Cubic T U W F S
Beds Feet
Admissions
Safety 1998 1 (1) 9'2" x 9' 0 0 0 Ceiling height 10+'
Holding 1998 1 (4) 9'2" x 7' 0 0 0 9'2" bench; capacity limited by area
Holding 1998 1 (4) 9'2" x 7' 0 0 0 9'2" bench; capacity limited by area
Holding 1998 1 (3) 9'2" x 5'10" 0 0 0 9'2" bench; capacity limited by area
Holding 1998 1 (3) 9'2" x 6' 1 1 1 5' bench
Medical Unit
Concrete bench seating (7'8"). Interior door
Holding 1998 1 (5) 7'8" x 11'3" 0 0 0
handle to be removed.
Note: This unit contains four medical isolation rooms that are not rated.
Unit 1
Double 1998 10 2 2 20 14'7" x 8'8" 1 1 1 Irregular shape
Bench 29½" x 75½". Programmatically, these
Holding 1998 1 (1) 6'9" x 10'3" 1 1 1
are one- person rooms.
Dayroom 1998 1 Irregular 4 Required area 700 sq. ft. Area in excess of 700
shape sq. ft.
Unit 2
Double 1998 10 2 2 20 14'7" x 8'8" 1 1 1 Irregular shape
*T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit. If "Total BRC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of the facility's rated capacity.
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ROOMS EACH
ROOM
COMMENTS
Unit Room Applicable # Each Room Total Size (L x W x H) FIXTURES*
Designation Type Standards Rooms # RC RC or Square/Cubic T U W F S
Beds Feet
Unit 7
Single 1998 20 1 1 20 7'8" x 10'8" 1 1 1 Irregular shape
Dayroom 1998 1 Irregular 4 Approximately 1,952 sq. ft.
shape
Unit 8
Single 1998 10 1 1 10 7'8" x 10'8" 1 1 1 Irregular shape
Dayroom 1998 1 Irregular 2 Approximately 1,326 sq. ft.
shape
2020-2022- Secure Youth Treatment Facility is two units within the San Francisco Juvenile Justice Center. The SYTF has a rated compacity of 15 beds between units
7 and 8.
*T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit. If "Total BRC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of the facility's rated capacity.
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