San Francisco PROB (2025-2026 inspection cycle)

March 17, 2026 ** Corrected ** Katherine Miller, Chief Probation Officer San Francisco County Juvenile Probation Department 375 Woodside Ave San Francisco, CA 94127 2025-2026 COMPREHENSIVE INSPECTION, WELFARE & INSTITUTIONS CODE SECTIONS 209 & 885, SAN FRANCISCO COUNTY PROBATION DEPARTMENT DETENTION FACILITIES Dear Chief Miller: The 2025-2026 Comprehensive Inspection of the San Francisco County Probation Department has been completed. A pre-inspection briefing was held on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, and the following facilities were inspected on/between Wednesday, September 17, 2025 and Friday, September 19, 2025: FACILITY NAME BSCC # FACILITY TYPE San Francisco Juvenile Justice Center 7517 JH San Francisco Secure Youth Treatment 7518 SYTF Facility These inspections were conducted pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code Sections 209 and 885 to determine compliance with the Minimum Standards for Juvenile Detention Facilities as outlined in Titles 15 and 24, California Code of Regulations. In addition to the inspection(s) by the BSCC, Title 15, Section 1313, and its authorizing statute require annual inspections conducted by a local Health Officer, fire authority having jurisdiction, county building inspection by an agency designated by the County Board of Supervisors, County Superintendent of Schools, Juvenile Court, and Juvenile Justice Commission. The results of those inspections are considered a part of this report. INSPECTION RESULTS We identified no items of noncompliance with Title 15 Minimum Standards. Refer to the attached Title 15 Procedures Checklist for detailed information. No items of noncompliance were identified with Title 24 Minimum Standards. Refer to the Physical Plant Evaluation and Living Area Space Evaluation attachments for information related to Rated Capacity. Katherine Miller Chief Probation Officer Page 2 An Exit Briefing with your staff was held on Friday, September 19, 2025; BSCC staff presented an inspection overview and discussed technical assistance and best practice recommendations. * * * Please email me at ray.watson@bscc.ca.gov or call (916) 846-5986 if you have any questions. Sincerely, RAY WATSON Field Representative Facilities Standards and Operations Division Enclosures Cc: Presiding Judge, San Francisco County Juvenile Court* Chair, Juvenile Justice Commission, San Francisco County* Chair, Board of Supervisors, San Francisco County* County Administrator, San Francisco County* Shane Thomas, Director of Juvenile Facilities, San Francisco County Probation Dale Tafoya, Assistant Director of Juvenile Facilities, San Francisco Probation *Copies of the inspection are available upon request or online at www.bscc.ca.gov. 7517+ San Francisco PROB JH SYTF CI LTR 25-26 JUVENILE HALLS, SPECIAL PURPOSE JUVENILE HALLS AND CAMPS Board of State and Community Corrections PROCEDURES CHECKLIST1 BSCC Code: 7517 FACILITY NAME: San Francisco Juvenile Justice Center FACILITY TYPE: JH PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Shane Thomas, Director of Juvenile Facilities; Dale Tafoya, Assistant Director of Juvenile Facilities; Allanceson Smith, Medical Director; Catherine, Charge Nurse; Nathanial Manna, Food Services Manager; Sam, SFCOE Teacher; Counselor Coyle, Sr Juvenile Counselor; Officer Resende, Juvenile Counselor; 1 male youth age 18; 1 male youth age 16; 1 female youth age 16 FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Ray Watson DATE: September 17th through September 19th, 2025 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1313 COUNTY INSPECTION AND EVALUATION OF San Francisco County Building Inspector BUILDING AND GROUNDS Gilbert Lam conducted an inspection of the San Francisco Juvenile Justice Center on On an annual basis, or as otherwise required by law, each juvenile facility administrator shall obtain a documented ☒ ☐ ☐ July 10, 2025. inspection and evaluation from the following: No deficiencies were noted in the report. (a) county building inspector or person designated by the Board of Supervisors to approve building safety; (b) fire authority having jurisdiction, including a fire clearance as required by Health and Safety Code Section Fire Inspection: Completed on 5/15/25 – 13146.1(a) and (b); Conducted by San Francisco Fire Department ☒ ☐ ☐ No deficiencies were noted in the report. (c) local health officer, inspection in accordance with Environmental Health Inspection: Health and Safety Code Section 101045; Completed on 3/12/25. No deficiencies or areas of noncompliance were noted in the report. Medical/Mental Health Inspection: Completed on 9/13/24 No deficiencies or ☒ ☐ ☐ areas of noncompliance were noted in the report. Nutritional Health Inspection: Completed on 4/23/24 No deficiencies or areas of noncompliance were noted in the report. 1 This document is intended for use as a tool during the inspection process; this worksheet may not contain each Title 15 regulation that is required. Additionally, many regulations on this worksheet are SUMMARIES of the regulation; the text on this worksheet may not contain the entire text of the actual regulation. Please refer to the complete California Code of Regulations, Title 15, Minimum Standards for Juvenile Facilities, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 5 for the complete list and text of regulations. 2 Excerpts from facility policies, procedures, or other reference documents are indicated in italicized text. 7517 San Francisco PROB Juvenile Justice Center JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 1 of 45 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (d) county superintendent of schools on the adequacy of An education program review and evaluation educational services and facilities as required in Section were conducted on June 17, 2025, by Elana 1370; Metz, Vice Chair of the Alameda Juvenile Probation Commission. It was stated in the report that the “Woodside Learning Center is ☒ ☐ ☐ doing a great job in both educating the young people and meeting their social and emotional needs”. (e) juvenile court as required by Section 209 of the The Honorable Judge Roger Chan, Welfare and Institutions Code; and, Supervising and Presiding Judge of the Juvenile Court, and Judge Richard Darwin completed an inspection of the San Francisco ☒ ☐ ☐ Juvenile Justice Center on December 4, 2024. (f) the Juvenile Justice Commission as required by The San Francisco Juvenile Justice Section 229 of the Welfare and Institutions Code or Commission inspected the Juvenile Hall on Probation Commission as required by Section 240 of the February 28, 2024, and November 13, 2024. Welfare and Institutions Code. The results of the JJC’s inspection concluded that “we did not observe any conditions that ☒ ☐ ☐ were noncompliant with the minimum standards for juvenile facilities adopted by the Board of State and Community Corrections. 1320 APPOINTMENT AND QUALIFICATIONS Policy: Section 2.01 – Staffing Requirements- Appointments Note: Compliance with this section is determined by receipt of the Chief Probation Officer’s certification letter A certification letter, dated June 13, 2025, confirming that all elements of regulation are met. was provided by Chief Probation Officer Katherine Miller certifying that all employees (a) Appointment ☒ ☐ ☐ have been recruited and hired in accordance In each juvenile facility there shall be a superintendent, with civil service rules. director or facility manager in charge of its program and employees. Such superintendent, director, facility manager and other employees of the facility shall be appointed by the facility administrator pursuant to applicable provisions of law. Policy: Section 2.01 – Staffing Requirements- (b) Employee Qualifications Appointments Each facility shall: (1) recruit and hire employees who possess A certification letter, dated June 13, 2025, knowledge, skills and abilities appropriate to their job ☒ ☐ ☐ was provided by Chief Probation Officer classification and duties in accordance with applicable Katherine Weinstein Miller. civil service or merit system rules; Policy: Section 2.01 – Staffing Requirements- (2) require a medical evaluation and physical Appointments examination including tuberculosis screening test and evaluation for immunity to contagious illnesses of A certification letter, dated June 13, 2025, ☒ ☐ ☐ childhood (i.e., diphtheria, rubeola, rubella, and was provided by Chief Probation Officer mumps); Katherine Weinstein Miller. 7517 San Francisco PROB Juvenile Justice Center JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 2 of 45 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 Policy: Section 2.01 – Staffing Requirements- Appointments (3) adhere to the minimum standards for the selection and training requirements adopted by the Board A certification letter, dated June 13, 2025, ☒ ☐ ☐ pursuant to Section 6035 of the Penal Code; and was provided by Chief Probation Officer Katherine Weinstein Miller. Policy: Section 2.01 – Staffing Requirements- Appointments (4) conduct a criminal records review, on each new employee, and psychological examination in A certification letter, dated June 13, 2025, accordance with Section 1031 of the Government ☒ ☐ ☐ was provided by Chief Probation Officer Code. Katherine Weinstein Miller. (c) Contract personnel, volunteers, and other non- Policy: Section 2.01 – Staffing Requirements- employees of the facility, who may be present at the Appointments facility, shall have such clearance and qualifications as may be required by law, and their presence at the facility A certification letter, dated June 13, 2025, ☒ ☐ ☐ shall be subject to the approval and control of the facility was provided by Chief Probation Officer manager. Katherine Weinstein Miller 1321 STAFFING Policy: Section 2.01 (III, D, 1) – Staffing Requirements Each juvenile facility shall: (a) have an adequate number of personnel sufficient to The agency provided shift schedules and a carry out the overall facility operation and its daily roster for review. The facility has an programming, to provide for safety and security of youth adequate number of personnel sufficient to and staff, and meet established standards and carry out the overall facility operation and its regulations; programming. We observed at least two sworn staff in each living unit on the day of inspection. There were 28 youths detained in Juvenile Hall on the day of inspection. The staff interviewed reported good staffing levels and that they do not feel any required services are denied due to insufficient staffing numbers. The facility has the following positions ☒ ☐ ☐ allocated to the Juvenile Hall: • 1 Director • 1 Assistant Director • 1 Food Services Manager • 8 Supervisors (1 LOA) • 56 Juvenile Facility Counselors (3 on LOA) • 34 Extra Help Counselors A review of the agency’s policies and procedures and shift schedules indicates that there is always a staff member present when there are young people in the living unit. This was confirmed through interviews with youth housed at the facility. 7517 San Francisco PROB Juvenile Justice Center JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 3 of 45 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (b) ensure that no required services shall be denied Policy: Section 2.01 (III, D, 1) – Staffing because of insufficient numbers of staff on duty absent Requirements ☒ ☐ ☐ exigent circumstances; (c) have a sufficient number of supervisory level staff to Policy: Section 2.01 (III, D, 1) – Staffing ensure adequate supervision of all staff members; Requirements The agency’s policy and procedure indicate ☒ ☐ ☐ there is one Supervising Counselor and one Senior Counselor always on duty to ensure adequate supervision of all staff members. (d) have a clearly identified person on duty at all times Policy: Section 2.01 (III, D, 1) – Staffing who is responsible for operations and activities and has Requirements completed the Juvenile Corrections Officer Core Course ☒ ☐ ☐ and PC 832 training; (e) have at least one staff member present on each living Policy: Section 2.01 (III, D, 1) – Staffing unit whenever there are youth in the living unit; ☒ ☐ ☐ Requirements (f) have sufficient food service personnel relative to the Policy: Section 2.01 (III, D, 1) – Staffing number and security of living units, including staff qualified Requirements and available to: plan menus meeting nutritional requirements of youth; provide kitchen supervision; direct The Food Services Manager was interviewed food preparation and servings; conduct related training during the inspection and reported good programs for culinary staff; and maintain necessary communication with facility staff. The kitchen records; or, a facility may serve food that meets nutritional ☒ ☐ ☐ consists of seven food service workers who standards prepared by an outside source; prepare and serve meals to youth housed in the facility. The Food Services Manager is responsible for meal planning and ensuring nutritional requirements are met. (g) have sufficient administrative, clerical, recreational, Policy: Section 2.01 (III, D, 1) – Staffing medical, dental, mental health, building maintenance, Requirements transportation, control room, facility security and other support staff for the efficient management of the facility, ☒ ☐ ☐ and to ensure that youth supervision staff shall not be diverted from supervising youth; and, (h) assign sufficient youth supervision staff to provide Policy: Section 2.01 (III, D, 1) – Staffing continuous wide awake supervision of youth, subject to Requirements temporary variations in staff assignments to meet special ☒ ☐ ☐ program needs. Staffing shall be in compliance with a minimum youth-staff ratio for the following facility types: (1) Juvenile Halls Policy: Section 2.01 (III, D, 1) – Staffing (A) during the hours that youth are awake, one Requirements wide-awake youth supervision staff member on duty for each 10 youth in detention; The youth interviewed reported that there is ☒ ☐ ☐ always at least one staff member in each living unit. (B) during the hours that youth are confined to their Policy: Section 2.01 (III, D, 1) – Staffing room for the purpose of sleeping, one wide-awake Requirements youth supervision staff member on duty for each 30 ☒ ☐ ☐ youth in detention; 7517 San Francisco PROB Juvenile Justice Center JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 4 of 45 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (C) at least two wide-awake youth supervision staff Policy: Section 2.01 (III, D, 1) – Staffing members on duty at all times, regardless of the Requirements 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 Policy: Section 2.01 (III, D, 1) – Staffing duty who is the same gender as youth housed in Requirements ☒ ☐ ☐ the facility. (E) personnel with primary responsibility for other Policy: Section 2.01 (III, D, 1) – Staffing duties such as administration, supervision of Requirements personnel, academic or trade instruction, clerical, ☒ ☐ ☐ kitchen or maintenance shall not be classified as youth supervision staff positions. (2) Special Purpose Juvenile Halls This facility is not a special-purpose juvenile (A) during hours that youth are awake, one wide- hall. awake youth supervision staff member 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 This facility is not a Camp. (A) during the hours that youth are awake, one wide-awake youth supervision staff member on ☐ ☐ ☒ duty for each 15 youth in the camp population; (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; 7517 San Francisco PROB Juvenile Justice Center JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 5 of 45 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (E) in addition to the minimum staff to youth ratio required in (h)(3)(A)-(B), consideration shall be given to the size, design, and location of the camp; types of youth committed to the camp; and the ☐ ☐ ☒ function of the camp in determining the level of supervision necessary to maintain the safety and welfare of youth and staff; (F) personnel with primary responsibility for other duties such as administration, supervision of personnel, academic or trade instruction, clerical, ☐ ☐ ☒ farm, forestry, kitchen or maintenance shall not be classified as youth supervision staff positions. 1322 YOUTH SUPERVISION STAFF ORIENTATION Policy: Section 2.03 (III, B, i, a) – Youth AND TRAINING Supervision Staff Orientation and Training (a) Prior to assuming any responsibilities each youth A certification letter, dated June 13, 2025, supervision staff member shall be properly oriented to was provided by Chief Probation Officer their duties, including: Katherine Weinstein Miller certifying (1) youth supervision duties; compliance with all elements of Title 15 ☒ ☐ ☐ Regulation §1322. We interviewed staff and reviewed training records to determine compliance with Title 15 Regulation. Policy: Section 2.03 (III, B, i, b) – Youth (2) scope of decisions they shall make; Supervision Staff Orientation and Training ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy: Section 2.03 (III, B, i, c) – Youth (3) the identity of their supervisor; Supervision Staff Orientation and Training ☒ ☐ ☐ (4) the identity of persons who are responsible to Policy: Section 2.03 (III, B, i, d) – Youth them; Supervision Staff Orientation and Training ☒ ☐ ☐ (5) persons to contact for decisions that are beyond Policy: Section 2.03 (III, B, i, e) – Youth their responsibility; and Supervision Staff Orientation and Training ☒ ☐ ☐ (6) ethical responsibilities. Policy: Section 2.03 (III, B, i, f) – Youth Supervision Staff Orientation and Training ☒ ☐ ☐ (b) Prior to assuming any responsibility for the supervision Policy: Section 2.03 (III, B, ii, a) – Youth of youth, each youth supervision staff member shall Supervision Staff Orientation and Training receive a minimum of 40 hours of facility-specific orientation, including: A certification letter, dated June 13, 2025, (1) individual and group supervision techniques; was provided by Chief Probation Officer ☒ ☐ ☐ Katherine Weinstein Miller certifying compliance with all elements of Title 15 Regulation §1322. (2) regulations and policies relating to discipline and Policy: Section 2.03 (III, B, ii, b) – Youth rights of youth pursuant to law and the provisions of Supervision Staff Orientation and Training ☒ ☐ ☐ this chapter; Policy: Section 2.03 (III, B, ii, c) – Youth (3) basic health, sanitation and safety measures; Supervision Staff Orientation and Training ☒ ☐ ☐ 7517 San Francisco PROB Juvenile Justice Center JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 6 of 45 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 Policy: Section 2.03 (III, B, ii, d) – Youth (4) suicide prevention and response to suicide Supervision Staff Orientation and Training attempts ☒ ☐ ☐ (5) policies regarding use of force, de-escalation Policy: Section 2.03 (III, B, ii, e) – Youth techniques, chemical agents, mechanical and ☒ ☐ ☐ Supervision Staff Orientation and Training physical restraints; Policy: Section 2.03 (III, B, ii, f) – Youth (6) review of policies and procedures referencing Supervision Staff Orientation and Training trauma and trauma-informed approaches; ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy: Section 2.03 (III, B, ii, g) – Youth (7) procedures to follow in the event of emergencies; Supervision Staff Orientation and Training ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy: Section 2.03 (III, B, ii, h) – Youth (8) routine security measures, including facility Supervision Staff Orientation and Training perimeter and grounds; ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy: Section 2.03 (III, B, ii, i) – Youth (9) crisis intervention and mental health referrals to Supervision Staff Orientation and Training mental health services; ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy: Section 2.03 (III, B, ii, j) – Youth (10) documentation; and Supervision Staff Orientation and Training ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy: Section 2.03 (III, B, ii, k) – Youth (11) fire/life safety training Supervision Staff Orientation and Training ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) Prior to assuming sole supervision of youth, each Policy: Section 2.03 (III, iii) – Youth youth supervision staff member shall successfully Supervision Staff Orientation and Training complete the requirements of the Juvenile Corrections Officer Core Course pursuant to Penal Code Section We reviewed ten training files for new hires to 6035. assist with determining compliance with Title ☒ ☐ ☐ 15 Regulation. All new hires are sent to CORE training within one year of their start date. (d) Prior to exercising the powers of a peace officer youth Policy: Section 2.03 (III, iv) – Youth supervision staff shall successfully complete training Supervision Staff Orientation and Training ☒ ☐ ☐ pursuant to Section 830 et seq. of the Penal Code. 1323 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY Policy: Section 11.02 (B) – Fire Safety Plan Whenever there is a youth in a juvenile facility, there shall The agency provided staff training records for be at least one wide awake person on duty at all times review. There is always at least one staff who meets the training standards established by the member on duty who meets the training Board for general fire and life safety which relate ☒ ☐ ☐ standards established by the Board for specifically to the facility. general fire and life safety, specifically related to the facility. 7517 San Francisco PROB Juvenile Justice Center JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 7 of 45 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1324 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL Policy: Section 1.03 (I) – Establishment and Maintenance of Manuals All facility administrators shall develop, publish, and implement a manual of written policies and procedures A memorandum written by Assistant Director that address, at a minimum, all regulations that are of Juvenile Facilities Dale Tafoya to Chief applicable to the facility. Such a manual shall be made Probation Officer Katherine Miller, dated June available to all employees, reviewed by all employees, ☒ ☐ ☐ 2, 2025, confirmed that the Juvenile Justice and shall be administratively reviewed at a minimum Centers Policy and Procedures manual is every two years, and updated, as necessary. Those administratively reviewed in accordance with records relating to the standards and requirements set Title 15 Regulation. forth in these regulations shall be accessible to the Board on request. The manual shall include: (a) table of organization, including channels of Policy: Section 1.03 (I, B, i) – Establishment communications and a description of job classifications; and Maintenance of Manuals ☒ ☐ ☐ (b) responsibility of the probation department, purpose of Policy: Section 1.03 (I, B, ii) – Establishment programs, relationship to the juvenile court, the Juvenile and Maintenance of Manuals Justice/Delinquency Prevention Commission or Probation Committee, probation staff, school personnel The agency has established procedures for and other agencies that are involved in juvenile facility communicating with the Juvenile Justice programs; ☒ ☐ ☐ Commission. The administration reported good lines of communication with all agency partners operating within the Juvenile Justice Center. (c) responsibilities of all employees; Policy: Section 1.03 (I, B, iii) – Establishment and Maintenance of Manuals We interviewed Supervisors and line staff to ☒ ☐ ☐ determine compliance with this regulation. The staff we interviewed were informed of the facility’s policies and procedures and stated they have access to them if needed. (d) initial orientation and training program for employees; Policy: Section 1.03 (I, B, iv) – Establishment and Maintenance of Manuals ☒ ☐ ☐ (e) initial orientation, including safety and security issues Policy: Section 1.03 (I, B, v) – Establishment and anti-discrimination policies, for support staff, contract and Maintenance of Manuals employees, school, mental/behavioral health and medical ☒ ☐ ☐ staff, program providers and volunteers; (f) maintenance of record-keeping, statistics and Policy: Section 1.03 (I, B, vi, a) – communication system to ensure: Establishment and Maintenance of Manuals ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) efficient operation of the juvenile facility; Policy: Section 1.03 (I, B, vi, b) – (2) legal and proper care of youth; Establishment and Maintenance of Manuals ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy: Section 1.03 (I, B, vi, c) – (3) maintenance of individual youth's records; Establishment and Maintenance of Manuals ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy: Section 1.03 (I, B, vi, d) – (4) supply of information to the juvenile court and Establishment and Maintenance of Manuals those authorized by the court or by the law; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ 7517 San Francisco PROB Juvenile Justice Center JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 8 of 45 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 Policy: Section 1.03 (I, B, vi, e) – (5) release of information regarding youth. Establishment and Maintenance of Manuals ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy: Section 1.03 (I, B, vii) – Establishment (g) ethical responsibilities; and Maintenance of Manuals ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy: Section 1.03 (I, B, viii) – Establishment and Maintenance of Manuals (h) trauma-informed approaches; ☒ ☐ ☐ The staff interviewed were aware of trauma- informed approaches. Policy: Section 1.03 (I, B, ix) – Establishment (i) culturally responsive approaches; and Maintenance of Manuals ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy: Section 1.03 (I, B, x) – Establishment (j) gender responsive approaches; and Maintenance of Manuals ☒ ☐ ☐ (k) a non-discrimination provision that provides that all Policy: Section 1.03 (I, B, xi) – Establishment youth within the facility shall have fair and equal access to and Maintenance of Manuals all available services, placement, care, treatment, and benefits, and provides that no person shall be subject to discrimination or harassment on the basis of actual or perceived race, ethnic group identification, ancestry, ☒ ☐ ☐ national origin, immigration status, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, mental or physical disability, or HIV status, including restrictive housing or classification decisions based solely on any of the above mentioned categories; (l) storage and maintenance requirements for any Policy: Section 1.03 (I, B, xii) – Establishment chemical agents related security devices, and weapons and Maintenance of Manuals ☒ ☐ ☐ and ammunition, where applicable; (m) establishment of procedures for collection of Medi- Policy: Section 1.03 (I, B, xiii) – Establishment Cal eligibility information and enrollment of eligible youth; and Maintenance of Manuals ☒ ☐ ☐ and, (n) establishment of a policy that prohibits all forms of Policy: Section 1.03 (I, B, xiv) – sexual abuse, sexual assault and sexual harassment. Establishment and Maintenance of Manuals The policy shall include an approach to preventing, detecting and responding to such conduct and any ☒ ☐ ☐ retaliation for reporting such conduct, as well as a provision for reporting such conduct by youth, staff or a third party. 7517 San Francisco PROB Juvenile Justice Center JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 9 of 45 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1325 FIRE SAFETY PLAN Policy: Section 11.02 (I, A, i) – Fire Safety Plan The facility administrator shall consult with the local fire department having jurisdiction over the facility, or with the BSCC staff reviewed the facility’s Emergency State Fire Marshal, in developing a plan for fire safety Action Plan and Fire and Earthquake Drill which shall include, but not be limited to: Reports from this inspection cycle. According (a) a fire prevention plan to be included as part of the to the documentation provided, “The manual of policy and procedures; Emergency Action Plan (EAP) provides ☒ ☐ ☐ guidance to staff during an emergency. The EAP includes detailed steps that should be taken for each type of emergency: Active Shooter, Bomb Threat, Civil Disturbance, Earthquake, Fire, or Hazardous Waste Spill.” (b) monthly fire and life safety inspections by facility staff Policy: Section 11.02 (I, A, ii) – Fire Safety with two-year retention of the inspection record; Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and Policy: Section 11.02 (I, A, iii) – Fire Safety Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b); Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ (d) an evacuation plan; Policy: Section 11.02 (I, A, iv) – Fire Safety Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ The facility’s evacuation plan can be found in the Emergency Action Plan. (e) documented fire drills not less than quarterly; Policy: Section 11.02 (I, A, v) – Fire Safety Plan Fire Drills are conducted by staff monthly in ☒ ☐ ☐ each living unit. The fire drill reports indicate youth are evacuated as part of the simulated drill. (f) a written plan for the emergency housing of youth in Policy: Section 11.02 (I, A, vi) – Fire Safety the case of fire; and, Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ (g) development of a fire suppression pre-plan in Policy: Section 11.02 (I, A, vii) – Fire Safety cooperation with the local fire department. Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ 1326 SECURITY REVIEW A memorandum written by Assistant Director Dale Tafoya to Chief Probation Officer Each facility administrator shall develop policies and Katherine Miller, dated June 1, 2025, procedures to annually review, evaluate, and document ☒ ☐ ☐ confirmed that a security review was security of the facility. The review and evaluation shall conducted of the Juvenile Facilities. include internal and external security, including, but not limited to, key control, equipment, and staff training. 1327 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES Policy: Section 10.18 (I, A) – Security Threat Emergency Plan The facility administrator shall develop facility-specific policies and procedures for emergencies that shall The agency provided documentation that include, but not be limited to: ☒ ☐ ☐ indicates Assistant Director Dale Tafoya (a) escape, disturbances, and the taking of hostages; annually sends out emergency procedure reviews to all JJC staff annually. 7517 San Francisco PROB Juvenile Justice Center JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 10 of 45 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 Policy: Section 10.18 (I, B) – Security Threat (b) civil disturbance, active shooter and terrorist attack; Emergency Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy: Section 10.18 (I, C) – Security Threat (c) fire and natural disasters; Emergency Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy: Section 10.18 (I, D) – Security Threat (d) periodic testing of emergency equipment; Emergency Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy: Section 10.18 (I, E) – Security Threat (e) emergency evacuation of the facility; and Emergency Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy: Section 10.18 (I, F) – Security Threat (f) a program to provide all youth supervision staff with Emergency Plan an annual review of emergency procedures. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1328 SAFETY CHECKS Policy: Section 10.03 – Safety Checks The facility administrator shall develop and implement We reviewed the agency’s policies and policy and procedures that provide for direct visual procedures and safety check documentation observation of youth at a minimum of every 15 minutes, for the months of June, July, and August at random or varied intervals during hours when youth 2025. The safety checks reviewed were are asleep or when youth are in their rooms, confined in conducted at least every 15 minutes, and holding cells or confined to their bed in a dormitory. most were random and varied in duration. Supervision is not replaced, but may be supplemented The facility’s policy and procedure states that by, an audio/visual electronic surveillance system “all Senior Counselors or designee shall designed to detect overt, aggressive or assaultive ☒ ☐ ☐ download safety check data for each living behavior and to summon aid in emergencies. All safety unit during his/her assigned shift to determine checks shall be documented with the actual time the regular compliance”, ensuring that audits of check is completed. safety check logs are occurring. The youth we interviewed reported that they see staff regularly perform safety checks when they are confined to their sleeping rooms. 1329 SUICIDE PREVENTION PLAN Policy: Section 3.03 – Suicide Prevention Plan The facility administrator, in collaboration with the healthcare and behavioral/mental health administrators, The agency provided their policies and shall plan and implement written policies and procedures and an example Suicide Safety procedures which delineate a Suicide Prevention Plan. Plan for review. We also interviewed The plan shall consider the needs of youth experiencing behavioral health staff to ensure collaboration past or current trauma. Suicide prevention responses ☒ ☐ ☐ between the agencies when responding to shall be respectful and in the least invasive manner youth who are at risk of suicide. consistent with the level of suicide risk. The plan shall include the following elements: Youth who are identified at risk of suicide are placed on 5-minute safety checks and have a Suicide Safety Plan completed. (a) Suicide prevention training as required in Section Policy: Section 3.03 – Suicide Prevention 1322, Youth Supervision Staff Orientation, and Training Plan and the Juvenile Corrections Officer Core Course. BSCC staff reviewed staff training records to ☒ ☐ ☐ assist with determining compliance with Title 15 Regulations. 7517 San Francisco PROB Juvenile Justice Center JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 11 of 45 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (b) Screening, Identification Assessment and Policy: Section 3.03 – Suicide Prevention Precautionary Protocols Plan (1) All youth shall be screened for risk of suicide at intake and as needed during detention. The agency provided ten youth intake screening and assessment forms for review. ☒ ☐ ☐ Youth are screened for risk of suicide at intake and placed on the appropriate classification based on the information collected. (2) All youth supervision staff who perform intake Policy: Section 3.03 – Suicide Prevention processes shall be trained in screening youth for risk Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ of suicide. (3) All youth who have been identified during the Policy: Section 3.03 – Suicide Prevention intake screening process to be at risk of suicide shall Plan be referred to behavioral/mental health staff for a ☒ ☐ ☐ suicide risk assessment. (4) Precautionary protocols shall be developed to Policy: Section 3.03 – Suicide Prevention ensure the youth’s safety pending the Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ behavioral/mental health assessment. (c) Referral process to behavioral/mental health staff for Policy: Section 3.03 – Suicide Prevention assessment and/or services. ☒ ☐ ☐ Plan (d) Procedures for monitoring of youth identified at risk Policy: Section 3.03 – Suicide Prevention for suicide. ☒ ☐ ☐ Plan (e) Safety Interventions Policy: Section 3.03 – Suicide Prevention (1) Procedures to address intervention protocols for Plan youth identified at risk for suicide which may ☒ ☐ ☐ include, but are not limited to: (A) Housing consideration (B) Treatment strategies including trauma- Policy: Section 3.03 – Suicide Prevention informed approaches ☒ ☐ ☐ Plan (2) Procedures to instruct youth supervision staff how Policy: Section 3.03 – Suicide Prevention to respond to youth who exhibit suicidal behaviors. ☒ ☐ ☐ Plan (f) Communication Policy: Section 3.03 – Suicide Prevention (1) The intake process shall include communication Plan with the arresting officer and family guardians regarding the youth’s past or present suicidal We reviewed intake documentation for ten ☒ ☐ ☐ ideations, behaviors or attempts. new admissions into Juvenile Hall to ensure compliance with Title 15 Regulation. (2) Procedures for clear and current information Policy: Section 3.03 – Suicide Prevention sharing about youth at risk for suicide with youth Plan supervision, healthcare, and behavioral/mental ☒ ☐ ☐ health staff. (g) Debriefing of Critical Incidents Related to Suicides or Policy: Section 3.03 – Suicide Prevention Attempts Plan (1) Process for administrative review of the ☒ ☐ ☐ circumstances and responses proceeding, during and after the critical incident. Policy: Section 3.03 – Suicide Prevention (2) Process for a debriefing event with affected staff. ☒ ☐ ☐ Plan (3) Process for a debriefing event with affected youth. Policy: Section 3.03 – Suicide Prevention ☒ ☐ ☐ Plan 7517 San Francisco PROB Juvenile Justice Center JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 12 of 45 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (h) Documentation Policy: Section 3.03 – Suicide Prevention (1) Documentation processes shall be developed to Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ ensure compliance with this regulation Youth identified at risk for suicide shall not be denied the Policy: Section 3.03 – Suicide Prevention opportunity to participate in facility programs, services Plan and activities which are available to other non-suicidal youth, unless deemed necessary for the safety of the youth or security of the facility. Any deprivation of ☒ ☐ ☐ programs, services or activities for youth at risk of suicide shall be documented and approved by the facility manager. 1340 REPORTING OF LEGAL ACTIONS There were no legal actions reported by the facility during this inspection cycle. Each facility shall submit to the Board a letter of notification on each legal action, pertaining to conditions ☒ ☐ ☐ of confinement, filed against persons or legal entities responsible for juvenile facility operation. 1341 DEATH AND SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY Policy: Section 10.02 – Death and Serious OF A YOUTH WHILE DETAINED Injury (1) Death of a Youth. There were no deaths, serious illness or (a) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the injuries to youth reported by the facility during health administrator and the behavioral/mental this inspection year. health director, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures in the event of the death of a youth while detained, which include notifications to necessary parties, which may include the Juvenile Court, the parent, guardian or person standing in loco parentis and the youth’s attorney of record. (b) The health administrator, in cooperation with the Policy: Section 10.02 – Death and Serious facility administrator, shall develop written policies Injury and procedures to assure there is a medical and operational review of every in-custody death of a youth. The review team shall include the facility ☒ ☐ ☐ administrator and/or facility manager, the health administrator, the responsible physician and other health care and supervision staff who are relevant to the incident. (c) The administrator of the facility shall provide to Policy: Section 10.02 – Death and Serious the Board a copy of the report submitted to the Injury Attorney General under Government Code Section ☒ ☐ ☐ 12525. A copy of the report shall be submitted to the Board within 10 calendar days after the death. (d) Upon receipt of a report of the death of a youth Policy: Section 10.02 – Death and Serious from the administrator, the Board may within 30 Injury calendar days inspect and evaluate the juvenile facility, jail, lockup or court holding facility pursuant to ☒ ☐ ☐ the provisions of this subchapter. Any inquiry made by the Board shall be limited to the standards and requirements set forth in these regulations. (2) Serious Illness or Injury of Youth. Policy: Section 10.02 – Death and Serious (a) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Injury health administrator, shall develop written 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. 7517 San Francisco PROB Juvenile Justice Center JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 13 of 45 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1342 POPULATION ACCOUNTING The agency reported submitting timely population and profile surveys each month. Each juvenile facility shall submit required population This was confirmed through a search of and profile survey reports to the Board within 10 working ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC’s Detention Profile Survey Records. days after the end of each reporting period, in a format to be provided by the Board. 1343 JUVENILE FACILITY CAPACITY (EXCERPT) The facility did not experience overcrowding in its Juvenile Facilities during this inspection When the number of youth detained in a living unit of a cycle. juvenile facility exceeds its rated capacity for more than ☒ ☐ ☐ fifteen (15) calendar days in a month, the facility administrator shall provide a crowding report to the Board in a format provided by the Board. 1350 ADMITTANCE PROCEDURES Policy: Section 3.01 – Youth Admissions, Referrals, Screenings, and Classification The facility administrator shall develop and implement written policies and procedures for admittance of youth The agency provided their policies and that emphasize respectful and humane engagement procedures and ten youth intake packets for with youth, and reflect that the admission process may review. The agency’s policy emphasizes be traumatic to youth who may have already ☒ ☐ ☐ respectful and humane engagement with experienced trauma. Policies shall be trauma-informed, youth. We interviewed staff and youth culturally relevant, and responsive to the language and housed at the facility to assist with literacy needs of youth. In addition to the requirements determining compliance with Title 15 of Sections 1324 and 1430 of these regulations: Regulation. (a) the admittance process shall include: Policy: Section 3.01 – Youth Admissions, (1) Access to two free phone calls within one hour of Referrals, Screenings, and Classification admittance in accordance with the provisions of Welfare and Institution Code Section 627; Youth interviewed reported they were allowed ☒ ☐ ☐ to make two phone calls when they were admitted into the facility. Policy: Section 3.01 – Youth Admissions, Referrals, Screenings, and Classification (2) Offer of a shower; ☒ ☐ ☐ Youth interviewed reported they were offered a shower during the intake process. Policy: Section 3.01 – Youth Admissions, (3) Documented secure storage of personal Referrals, Screenings, and Classification belongings; ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy: Section 3.01 – Youth Admissions, Referrals, Screenings, and Classification (4) Offer of food upon arrival; ☒ ☐ ☐ Youth interviewed reported they were offered food during the intake process. (5) Screening for physical and behavioral health and Policy: Section 3.01 – Youth Admissions, safety issues, intellectual or developmental Referrals, Screenings, and Classification ☒ ☐ ☐ disabilities; (6) Screening for physical and developmental Policy: Section 3.01 – Youth Admissions, disabilities in accordance with Sections 1329, 1413, Referrals, Screenings, and Classification ☒ ☐ ☐ and 1430 of these regulations; 7517 San Francisco PROB Juvenile Justice Center JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 14 of 45 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (7) Contact with Regional Center for the Policy: Section 3.01 – Youth Admissions, Developmentally Disabled for youth that are Referrals, Screenings, and Classification suspected of or identified as having a ☒ ☐ ☐ developmental disability, pursuant to Section 1413; and, Policy: Section 3.01 – Youth Admissions, Referrals, Screenings, and Classification (8) Procedures consistent with Section 1352.5. The information collected at intake is used to ☒ ☐ ☐ determine each youth’s classification in the facility. (b) juvenile hall administrators shall establish written Policy: Section 3.01 – Youth Admissions, criteria for detention that considers the least restrictive Referrals, Screenings, and Classification ☒ ☐ ☐ environment. (c) juvenile camps and post-dispositional programs in Policy: Section 3.01 – Youth Admissions, juvenile halls shall develop policies and procedures that Referrals, Screenings, and Classification advise the youth of the estimated length of stay, inform them of program guidelines and provide written ☒ ☐ ☐ screening criteria for inclusion and exclusion from the program. (d) juvenile halls shall develop policies and procedures Policy: Section 3.01 – Youth Admissions, that advise any committed youth of the estimated length Referrals, Screenings, and Classification ☒ ☐ ☐ of his/her stay. 1350.5 SCREENING FOR THE RISK OF SEXUAL Policy: Section 3.06 – Screening for the Risk ABUSE of Sexual Abuse The facility administrator shall develop and implement The agency provided its policies and written policies and procedures to reduce the risk of procedures for review. We also reviewed ten sexual abuse by or upon youth. The policy shall require youth intake packets and other facility staff to assess each youth within 72 hours of documentation for screening youth for risk of admission based on the following information: sexual abuse. The screening criteria used by (a) Prior sexual victimization or abusiveness; ☒ ☐ ☐ the facility are consistent with Title 15 Regulation. Youth are also provided with a PREA Information and Acknowledgement Form that staff go over with them. (b) Gender nonconforming appearance or manner; or Policy: Section 3.06 – Screening for the Risk identification as lesbian, gay or bisexual, transgender, of Sexual Abuse queer or intersex, and whether the youth may, therefore, ☒ ☐ ☐ be vulnerable to sexual abuse; Policy: Section 3.06 – Screening for the Risk (c) Current charges and offense history; of Sexual Abuse ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy: Section 3.06 – Screening for the Risk (d) Age; of Sexual Abuse ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy: Section 3.06 – Screening for the Risk (e) Level of emotional and cognitive development; of Sexual Abuse ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy: Section 3.06 – Screening for the Risk (f) Physical size and stature; of Sexual Abuse ☒ ☐ ☐ 7517 San Francisco PROB Juvenile Justice Center JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 15 of 45 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 Policy: Section 3.06 – Screening for the Risk (g) Mental illness or mental disabilities; of Sexual Abuse ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy: Section 3.06 – Screening for the Risk (h) Intellectual or developmental disabilities; of Sexual Abuse ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy: Section 3.06 – Screening for the Risk (i) Physical disabilities; of Sexual Abuse ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy: Section 3.06 – Screening for the Risk (j) The youth’s perception of vulnerability; and, of Sexual Abuse ☒ ☐ ☐ (k) Any other specific information about the individual Policy: Section 3.06 – Screening for the Risk youth that may indicate heightened needs for of Sexual Abuse supervision, additional safety precautions, or separation ☒ ☐ ☐ from certain other youth. Staff shall ascertain this information through Policy: Section 3.06 – Screening for the Risk conversations with the youth during the admittance of Sexual Abuse process, medical and behavioral health screenings; during classification assessments; and by reviewing ☒ ☐ ☐ court records, case files, facility behavioral records, and other relevant documentation from the youth’s files. The facility administrator shall implement appropriate Policy: Section 3.06 – Screening for the Risk controls on the dissemination of information within the of Sexual Abuse facility relative to responses received pursuant to this assessment in order to ensure that sensitive information ☒ ☐ ☐ is not exploited to the youth’s detriment by staff or other youth. 1351 RELEASE PROCEDURES Policy: Section 3.04 – Release, Transfers and Leaves The facility administrator shall develop and implement written policies and procedures for release of youth from BSCC staff reviewed the agency’s policies custody which provide for: and procedures and ten youth custody files documenting the release process. All releases are authorized by Probation using the San Francisco Juvenile Hall Release Order Form. ☒ ☐ ☐ The form is completed by Probation and verified by the Juvenile Hall Supervisor prior to the youth’s release. We interviewed medical, behavioral health, and education staff to confirm proper notification is received from Probation to ensure proper transition planning for the youth upon release. Policy: Section 3.04 – Release, Transfers and (a) verification of identity/release papers; Leaves ☒ ☐ ☐ 7517 San Francisco PROB Juvenile Justice Center JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 16 of 45 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 Policy: Section 3.04 – Release, Transfers and Leaves The facility returns all the youth’s personal (b) return of personal clothing and valuables; property upon the youth’s release. The ☒ ☐ ☐ Juvenile Valuables Receipt is then signed by the youth, confirming acceptance of their personal property. Policy: Section 3.04 – Release, Transfers and (c) notification to the youth's parents or guardian; Leaves ☒ ☐ ☐ (d) notification to the facility health care provider in Policy: Section 3.04 – Release, Transfers and accordance with Sections 1408 and 1437 of these Leaves ☒ ☐ ☐ regulations, for coordination with outside agencies; and, Policy: Section 3.04 – Release, Transfers and (e) notification of school staff; Leaves ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy: Section 3.04 – Release, Transfers and (f) notification of facility mental health personnel. Leaves ☒ ☐ ☐ The facility administrator shall develop and implement Policy: Section 3.04 – Release, Transfers and policies and procedures for post-disposition youth to Leaves coordinate the provision of transitional and reentry services including, but not limited to, medical and The agency provided transition plans for behavioral health, education, probation supervision and review. The transition plans provide the ☒ ☐ ☐ community-based services. youth with contacts for community-based services such as education, medical, and behavioral health providers. The facility administrator shall develop and implement Policy: Section 3.04 – Release, Transfers and written policies and procedures for the furlough of youth Leaves ☒ ☐ ☐ from custody. 1352 CLASSIFICATION Policy: Section 3.01 – Youth Admissions, Referrals, Screenings, and Classification The facility administrator shall develop and implement written policies and procedures on classification of youth BSCC staff reviewed the agency’s policies for the purpose of determining housing placement in the and procedures and the San Francisco facility. Juvenile Center Juvenile Classification Form. Such procedures shall: ☒ ☐ ☐ The form is completed by intake staff during the admissions process. Youth are then classified for housing and programming placement based on the information collected. (a) provide for the safety of the youth, other youth, facility Policy: Section 3.01 – Youth Admissions, staff, and the public by placing youth in the appropriate, Referrals, Screenings, and Classification least restrictive housing and program settings. Housing ☒ ☐ ☐ assignments shall consider the need for single, double or dormitory assignment or location within the dormitory; (b) consider facility populations and physical design of Policy: Section 3.01 – Youth Admissions, the facility; Referrals, Screenings, and Classification ☒ ☐ ☐ 7517 San Francisco PROB Juvenile Justice Center JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 17 of 45 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (c) provide that a youth shall be classified upon Policy: Section 3.01 – Youth Admissions, admittance to the facility; classification factors shall Referrals, Screenings, and Classification include, but not be limited to: age, maturity, sophistication, emotional stability, program needs, legal ☒ ☐ ☐ status, public safety considerations, medical/mental health considerations, gender and gender identity of the youth; (d) provide for periodic classification reviews, including Policy: Section 3.01 – Youth Admissions, provisions that consider the level of supervision and the Referrals, Screenings, and Classification ☒ ☐ ☐ youth's behavior while in custody; and, (e) provide that facility staff shall not separate youth from Policy: Section 3.01 – Youth Admissions, the general population or assign youth to a single Referrals, Screenings, and Classification occupancy room based solely on the youth's actual or perceived race, ethnic group identification, ancestry, All youth were assigned single-occupancy national origin, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, rooms on the day of inspection. gender identity, gender expression, mental or physical ☒ ☐ ☐ disability, or HIV status. This section does not prohibit staff from placing youth in a single occupancy room at the youth's specific request or in accordance with Title 15 regulations regarding separation. (f) facility staff shall not consider lesbian, gay, bisexual, Policy: Section 3.01 – Youth Admissions, transgender, questioning or intersex identification or Referrals, Screenings, and Classification status as an indicator of likelihood of being sexually ☒ ☐ ☐ abusive. 1352.5 TRANSGENDER AND INTERSEX YOUTH. Policy: Section 5.11 – Transgender and Intersex Youth; 5.02 – LGBTQI Youth The facility administrator shall develop written policies Protocol and procedures ensuring respectful and equitable treatment of transgender and intersex youth. The agency provided their policies and The policies shall provide that: ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures and intake forms for review. The facility’s policies require staff to respect every youth’s gender identity. (a) Facility staff shall respect every youth’s gender Policy: Section 5.11 – Transgender and identity and shall refer to the youth by the youth’s Intersex Youth preferred name and gender pronoun, regardless of the youth’s legal name. Facilities 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 present Policy: Section 5.11 – Transgender and themselves in a manner consistent with their gender Intersex Youth identity and shall provide youth with the institution’s ☒ ☐ ☐ clothing and undergarments consistent with their gender identity. (c) Facility staff shall house youth in the unit or room that Policy: Section 5.11 – Transgender and best meets their individual needs and promotes their Intersex Youth safety and well-being. Staff may not automatically house youth according to their external anatomy and shall document the reasons for any decision to house youth ☒ ☐ ☐ in a unit that does not match their gender identity. In making a housing decision, staff shall consider the youth’s preferences, as well as any recommendations from the youth’s health or behavioral health provider. 7517 San Francisco PROB Juvenile Justice Center JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 18 of 45 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (d) Facility administrators shall ensure that transgender Policy: Section 5.11 – Transgender and and intersex youth have access to medical and Intersex Youth behavioral health providers qualified to provide care and ☒ ☐ ☐ treatment to transgender and intersex youth. (e) Consistent with the facility’s reasonable and Policy: Section 5.11 – Transgender and necessary security considerations and physical plant, Intersex Youth facility staff shall make every effort to ensure the safety and privacy of transgender and intersex youth when the ☒ ☐ ☐ youth are using the bathroom or shower, or dressing or undressing. Facility staff shall not conduct physical searches of any Policy: Section 5.11 – Transgender and youth for the purpose of determining the youth’s Intersex Youth anatomical sex. Whenever feasible, the facility shall ☒ ☐ ☐ respect the youth’s preference regarding the gender of the staff member who conducts any search of the youth. 1353 ORIENTATION Policy: Section 3.05 – Orientation The facility administrator shall develop and implement Youth are provided with orientation to the written policies and procedures to orient a youth prior to facility upon admission by intake staff. The placement in a living area. Both written and verbal information is provided in both written and information shall be provided and supplemented with verbal forms. Youth interviewed during the video orientation if feasible. Provision shall be made to inspection stated that staff verbally review the provide accessible orientation information to all detained ☒ ☐ ☐ facility rules and expectations when they youth including those with disabilities, limited literacy, or arrive at the facility. English language learners. Orientation shall include information that addresses: The Youth Orientation Handbook covers all the required elements of Title 15 Regulation. (a) facility rules including contraband and searches and Policy: Section 3.05 – Orientation disciplinary procedures; ☒ ☐ ☐ (b) facility’s system of positive behavior interventions Policy: Section 3.05 – Orientation and supports, including behavior expectations, incentives that youth will receive for complying with The youth interviewed were aware of the facility rules, and consequences that may result when ☒ ☐ ☐ facility’s behavior modification program and youth violate the rules of the facility; the incentives for displaying good behavior. (c) age appropriate information that explains the facility’s Policy: Section 3.05 – Orientation policy prohibiting sexual abuse and sexual harassment and how to report incidents or suspicions of sexual ☒ ☐ ☐ abuse or sexual harassment; (d) identification of key staff and their roles; Policy: Section 3.05 – Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ (e) the existence of the grievance procedure, the steps Policy: Section 3.05 – Orientation that must be taken to use it, the youth’s right to be free of retaliation for reporting a grievance, and the name of The Youth Orientation Handbook covers all ☒ ☐ ☐ the person or position designated to resolve the issue; the required elements of Title 15 Regulation. (f) access to legal services and information on the court Policy: Section 3.05 – Orientation process; ☒ ☐ ☐ (g) access to routine and emergency health and mental Policy: Section 3.05 – Orientation health care; ☒ ☐ ☐ (h) access to education, religious services, and Policy: Section 3.05 – Orientation recreational activities; ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy: Section 3.05 – Orientation (i) housing assignments; ☒ ☐ ☐ 7517 San Francisco PROB Juvenile Justice Center JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 19 of 45 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (j) opportunity for personal hygiene and daily showers Policy: Section 3.05 – Orientation including the availability of personal care items The Youth Orientation Handbook covers all ☒ ☐ ☐ the required elements of Title 15 Regulations. (k) rules and access to correspondence, visits and Policy: Section 3.05 – Orientation telephone use; The Youth Orientation Handbook covers all ☒ ☐ ☐ the required elements of Title 15 Regulations. (l) availability of reading materials, programming, and Policy: Section 3.05 – Orientation other activities; ☒ ☐ ☐ (m) facility policies on the use of force, use of restraints, Policy: Section 3.05 – Orientation chemical agents and room confinement; ☒ ☐ ☐ (n) immigration legal services; Policy: Section 3.05 – Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ (o) emergencies including evacuation procedures; Policy: Section 3.05 – Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ (p) non-discrimination policy and the right to be free from Policy: Section 3.05 – Orientation physical, verbal or sexual abuse and harassment by ☒ ☐ ☐ other youth and staff; (q) availability of services and programs in a language Policy: Section 3.05 – Orientation other than English if appropriate; ☒ ☐ ☐ (r) the process for requesting different housing, Policy: Section 3.05 – Orientation education, programming and work assignments; ☒ ☐ ☐ (s) a process for which parents/guardians receive Policy: Section 3.05 – Orientation information regarding the youth’s stay in the facility that at a minimum includes answers to frequently asked The Youth Orientation Handbook covers all ☒ ☐ ☐ questions and provides contact information for the the required elements of Title 15 Regulations. facility, medical, school and mental health; and, (t) a process by which youth may request access to Title Policy: Section 3.05 – Orientation 15 Minimum Standards for Juvenile Facilities. The Youth Orientation Handbook covers all ☒ ☐ ☐ the required elements of Title 15 Regulation. 1354 SEPARATION Policy: Section 9.03 – Separation The facility administrator shall develop and implement In accordance with their policies and written policies and procedures that address: procedures, youth placed in a separation program should be reviewed every eight (8) hours by a Senior Counselor and/or the Officer of the day. In addition, the Director of the San Francisco Juvenile Hall shall conduct ☒ ☐ ☐ a weekly review of the number of youth on separation programs each month, the number of days each youth spent on the separation programs, and the number of youths who require a Reintegration and Safety Plan. (a) separation of youth for reasons that include, but are Policy: Section 9.03 (I) – Separation not be limited to, medical and mental health conditions, assaultive behavior, disciplinary consequences and ☒ ☐ ☐ protective custody. 7517 San Francisco PROB Juvenile Justice Center JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 20 of 45 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (b) consideration of positive youth development and Policy: Section 9.03 (I) – Separation trauma-informed care. ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) separated youth shall not be denied normal privileges Policy: Section 9.03 (I) – Separation available at the facility, except when necessary to accomplish the objective of separation. The youth interviewed during the inspection ☒ ☐ ☐ confirmed compliance with Title 15 regulation. (d) when the objective of the separation is discipline, Policy: Section 9.03 (I) – Separation Title 15 Section 1390 shall apply. ☒ ☐ ☐ (e) when separation results in room confinement, the Policy: Section 9.03 (I) – Separation separation shall occur in accordance with Welfare and Institutions Code Section 208.3 and Section 1354.5 of ☒ ☐ ☐ these regulations. (f) policies and procedures shall ensure a daily review of Policy: Section 9.03 (I) – Separation separated youth to determine if separation remains ☒ ☐ ☐ necessary. 1354.5 ROOM CONFINEMENT Policy: Section 9.05 – Room Confinement (a) The facility administrator shall develop and BSCC staff reviewed the agency’s policies implement written policies and procedures addressing and procedures and documentation for room the confinement of youth in their room that are consistent confinement. There were twenty-four with Welfare and Institutions Code Section 208.3. The incidents of youth being placed in room placement of a youth in room confinement shall be confinement since the facility’s last accomplished in accordance with the following inspection. The facility attempts other guidelines: alternatives, including placing youth in a ☒ ☐ ☐ different unit to de-escalate instead of utilizing room confinement. We reviewed 10 incident reports and the facility’s Room Confinement Checklist to assist with determining compliance with this regulation. Youth are not generally held in room confinement for more than four hours. (1) Room confinement shall not be used before other, Policy: Section 9.05 – Room Confinement less restrictive, options have been attempted and exhausted, unless attempting those options poses a ☒ ☐ ☐ threat to the safety or security of any youth or staff. (2) Room confinement shall not be used for the Policy: Section 9.05 – Room Confinement purposes of punishment, coercion, convenience, or ☒ ☐ ☐ retaliation by staff. (3) Room confinement shall not be used to the extent Policy: Section 9.05 – Room Confinement that it compromises the mental and physical health of ☒ ☐ ☐ the youth. (b) A youth may be held up to four hours in room Policy: Section 9.05 – Room Confinement confinement. After the youth has been held in room confinement for a period of four hours, staff shall do one ☒ ☐ ☐ or more of the following: Policy: Section 9.05 – Room Confinement (1) Return the youth to general population. ☒ ☐ ☐ 7517 San Francisco PROB Juvenile Justice Center JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 21 of 45 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 Policy: Section 9.05 – Room Confinement Medical and mental health staff were interviewed during the inspection to confirm each agency’s role when youth are placed in (2) Consult with mental health or medical staff. ☒ ☐ ☐ room confinement. Medical and behavioral health staff are notified immediately when a youth needs to be assessed for continued room confinement. (3) Develop an individualized plan that includes the Policy: Section 9.05 – Room Confinement goals and objectives to be met in order to reintegrate ☒ ☐ ☐ the youth to general population. (4) If room confinement must be extended beyond Policy: Section 9.05 – Room Confinement four hours, staff shall do each of the following: (A) Document the reasons for room confinement and the basis for the extension, the date and time ☒ ☐ ☐ the youth was first placed in room confinement, and when he or she is eventually released from room confinement. (B) Develop an individualized plan that includes Policy: Section 9.05 – Room Confinement the goals and objectives to be met in order to ☒ ☐ ☐ integrate the youth to general population. (C) Obtain documented authorization by the Policy: Section 9.05 – Room Confinement facility superintendent or his or her designee ☒ ☐ ☐ every four hours thereafter. (5) This section is not intended to limit the use of Policy: Section 9.05 – Room Confinement single-person rooms or cells for the housing of youth in juvenile facilities and does not apply to normal ☒ ☐ ☐ sleeping hours. (6) This section does not apply to youth or wards in Policy: Section 9.05 – Room Confinement court holding facilities or adult facilities. ☒ ☐ ☐ (7) Nothing in this section shall be construed to Policy: Section 9.05 – Room Confinement conflict with any law providing greater or additional ☒ ☐ ☐ protections to youth. (8) This section does not apply during an Policy: Section 9.05 – Room Confinement extraordinary emergency circumstance that requires a significant departure from normal institutional operations, including a natural disaster or facility- wide threat that poses an imminent and substantial ☒ ☐ ☐ risk of harm to multiple staff or youth. This exception shall apply for the shortest amount of time needed to address this imminent and substantial risk of harm. (9) This section does not apply when a youth is Policy: Section 9.05 – Room Confinement placed in a locked cell or sleeping room to treat and protect against the spread of a communicable disease for the shortest amount of time required to reduce the risk of infection, with the written approval of a licensed physician or nurse practitioner, when the youth is not required to be in an infirmary for an ☒ ☐ ☐ illness. Additionally, this section does not apply when a youth is placed in a locked cell or sleeping room for required extended care after medical treatment with the written approval of a licensed physician or nurse practitioner, when the youth is not required to be in an infirmary for illness. 7517 San Francisco PROB Juvenile Justice Center JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 22 of 45 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1355 INSTITUTIONAL ASSESSMENT AND PLAN Policy: Section 8.13 – Institutional Assessment and Plan The facility administrator shall develop and implement written policies and procedures for assessment and BSCC staff reviewed the agency’s policies case planning. ☒ ☐ ☐ and procedures and examples of youth assessments and case plans during the inspection. (a) Assessment: Policy: Section 8.13 – Institutional The assessment is based on information collected Assessment and Plan during the admission process with periodic review, which includes the youth's risk factors, needs and strengths The agency provided a copy of the Juvenile including, but not limited to, identification of substance Center Admissions Pre-Assessment. The abuse history, educational, vocational, counseling, ☒ ☐ ☐ assessment is administered when the youth behavioral health, consideration of known history of is admitted into the facility. The information trauma, and family strengths and needs. obtained from the assessment is used to develop case plans for each youth. (b) Institutional Case Plan: Policy: Section 8.13 – Institutional (1) A case plan shall be developed for each youth Assessment and Plan held for at least 30 days or more and created within ☒ ☐ ☐ 40 days of admission. (2) The institutional plan shall include, but not be Policy: Section 8.13 – Institutional limited to, written documentation that provides: Assessment and Plan (A) objectives and time frame for the resolution of ☒ ☐ ☐ problems identified in the assessment; (B) a plan for meeting the objectives that includes Policy: Section 8.13 – Institutional a description of program resources needed and Assessment and Plan individuals responsible for assuring that the plan ☒ ☐ ☐ is implemented; (3) periodic evaluation of progress towards meeting Policy: Section 8.13 – Institutional the objectives, including periodic review and Assessment and Plan discussion of the plan with the youth; Case Plans are developed for each youth in custody for at least 30 days. The case plans ☒ ☐ ☐ are evaluated for progress towards meeting objectives and periodically reviewed and discussed with the youth. (4) a transition plan, the contents of which shall be Policy: Section 8.13 – Institutional subject to existing resources, shall be developed for Assessment and Plan post dispositional youth in accordance with Section ☒ ☐ ☐ 1351; and, (5) in as much as possible and if appropriate, the Policy: Section 8.13 – Institutional plan, including the transition plan, shall be developed Assessment and Plan with input from the family, supportive adults, youth, ☒ ☐ ☐ and Regional Center for the Developmentally Disabled. 1356 COUNSELING AND CASEWORK SERVICES Policy: Section 8.05 – Counseling and Supporting Youth The facility administrator shall develop and implement written policies and procedures ensuring the availability The youth interviewed stated that staff are of appropriate counseling and casework services for all ☒ ☐ ☐ helpful and assist them with any needs or youth. Policies and procedures shall ensure: concerns. Most youth reported feeling safe (a) youth will receive assistance with needs or concerns approaching Juvenile Counselors with issues. that may arise; 7517 San Francisco PROB Juvenile Justice Center JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 23 of 45 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (b) youth will receive assistance in requesting contact Policy: Section 8.05 – Counseling and with parents, other supportive adults, attorney, clergy, Supporting Youth ☒ ☐ ☐ probation officer, or other public official; and, (c) youth will be provided access to available resources Policy: Section 8.05 – Counseling and to meet the youth’s needs. Supporting Youth ☒ ☐ ☐ 1357 USE OF FORCE Policy: Section 10.16 – Use of Force The facility administrator, in cooperation with the The agency’s policies and procedures were responsible physician, shall develop and implement reviewed to ensure compliance with Title 15 written policies and procedures for the use of force, Regulations. Juvenile Counselors receive which may include chemical agents. Force shall never regular training in the Use of Force through be applied as punishment, discipline, retaliation or Defensive Tactics Training and policy review. treatment. There were thirty-one incidents of Use of (a) At a minimum, each facility shall develop policies and Force being applied by staff on youth since procedures which: the date of the last inspection. ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff reviewed ten incident reports documenting the Use of Force. The incident reports reviewed indicate staff followed the agency’s policies and procedures when determining if the Use of Force was reasonable and necessary. (1) restricts the use of force to that which is deemed Policy: Section 10.16 – Use of Force reasonable and necessary, as defined in Section 1302 to ensure the safety and security of youth, staff, others ☒ ☐ ☐ and the facility. (2) outline the force options available to staff including Policy: Section 10.16 – Use of Force both physical and non-physical options and define when those force options are appropriate. The agency’s policies and procedures outline ☒ ☐ ☐ force options available to staff, which include both Non-Physical and Physical options. (3) describe force options or techniques that are Policy: Section 10.16 – Use of Force expressly prohibited by the facility. ☒ ☐ ☐ (4) describe the requirements of staff to report any Policy: Section 10.16 – Use of Force inappropriate use of force, and to take affirmative ☒ ☐ ☐ action to immediately stop it. (5) define a standardized reporting format that Policy: Section 10.16 – Use of Force includes time period and procedure for documenting and reporting the use of force, including reporting BSCC staff reviewed incident reports requirements of management and line staff and documenting the use of force that are procedures for reviewing and tracking use of force completed by staff before the end of their incidents by supervisory and or management staff, shift. The reports are reviewed by ☒ ☐ ☐ which include procedures for debriefing a particular management, and a debrief occurs with staff incident with staff and/or youth for the purposes of involved in the incident. training as well as mitigating the effects of trauma that may have been experienced by staff and /or the youth involved. (6) Include an administrative review and a system for Policy: Section 10.16 – Use of Force investigating unreasonable use of force. ☒ ☐ ☐ 7517 San Francisco PROB Juvenile Justice Center JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 24 of 45 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (7) define the role, notification, and follow-up Policy: Section 10.16 – Use of Force procedures required after use of force incidents for medical, mental health staff and parents or legal ☒ ☐ ☐ guardians. (8) describe the limitations of use of force on pregnant Policy: Section 10.16 – Use of Force youth in accordance with Penal Code Section 6030(f) ☒ ☐ ☐ and Welfare and Institutions Code Section 222. (b) Facilities that authorize chemical agents as a force Policy: Section 10.16 – Use of Force option shall include policies and procedures that: (1) identify who is approved to carry and/or utilize The San Francisco Juvenile Probation chemical agents in the facility and the type, size and ☐ ☐ ☒ Department does not authorize the use of the approved method of deployment for those Chemical Agents inside Juvenile Hall. chemical agents. (2) mandate that chemical agents only be used when Policy: Section 10.16 – Use of Force there is an imminent threat to the youth’s safety or the safety of others and only when de-escalation efforts ☐ ☐ ☒ have been unsuccessful or are not reasonably possible. (3) outline the facility’s approved methods and Policy: Section 10.16 – Use of Force timelines for decontamination from chemical agents. This shall include that youth who have been exposed to chemical agents shall not be left unattended until ☐ ☐ ☒ that youth is fully decontaminated or is no longer suffering the effects of the chemical agent. (4) define the role, notification, and follow-up Policy: Section 10.16 – Use of Force procedures required after use of force incidents involving chemical agents for medical, mental health ☐ ☐ ☒ staff and parents or legal guardians. (5) provide for the documentation of each incident of Policy: Section 10.16 – Use of Force use of chemical agents, including the reasons for which it was used, efforts to de-escalate prior to use, youth and staff involved, the date, time and location ☐ ☐ ☒ of use, decontamination procedures applied and identification of any injuries sustained as a result of such use. (c) Facilities shall develop policies and procedure which Policy: Section 10.16 – Use of Force require that agencies provide initial and regular training in use of force and chemical agents when appropriate that address: ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) known medical and behavioral health conditions that would contraindicate certain types of force; (2) acceptable chemical agents and the methods of Policy: Section 10.16 – Use of Force application. ☐ ☐ ☒ (3) signs or symptoms that should result in immediate Policy: Section 10.16 – Use of Force referral to medical or behavioral health. ☒ ☐ ☐ (4) instruction on the Constitutional Limitations of Use Policy: Section 10.16 – Use of Force of Force. ☒ ☐ ☐ (5) physical training force options that may require Policy: Section 10.16 – Use of Force the use of perishable skills. ☒ ☐ ☐ (6) timelines the facility uses to define regular Policy: Section 10.16 – Use of Force training. ☒ ☐ ☐ 7517 San Francisco PROB Juvenile Justice Center JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 25 of 45 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1358 USE OF PHYSICAL RESTRAINTS Policy: Section 10.17 – Use of Physical Restraints The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician and mental health director, shall The facility had twelve incident reports develop and implement written policies and procedures involving the use of physical restraints. We for the use of restraint devices. Restraint devices include reviewed the incident reports provided, and any devices which immobilize a youth's extremities ☒ ☐ ☐ they indicated staff followed the agency’s and/or prevent the youth from being ambulatory. policies and procedures for the application of physical restraints. Physical restraints may be used only for those youth who Policy: Section 10.17 – Use of Physical present an immediate danger to themselves or others, Restraints who exhibit behavior which results in the destruction of property, or reveals the intent to cause self-inflicted ☒ ☐ ☐ physical harm. Physical restraints should be utilized only when it appears less restrictive alternatives would be ineffective in controlling the youth’s behavior. In no case shall restraints be used as punishment or Policy: Section 10.17 – Use of Physical discipline, or as a substitute for treatment. The use of Restraints restraint devices that attach a youth to a wall, floor or other fixture, including a restraint chair, or through affixing of hands and feet together behind the back (hogtying) is ☒ ☐ ☐ prohibited. The use of restraints on pregnant youth is limited in accordance with Penal Code Section 6030(f) and Welfare and Institutions Code Section 222. The provisions of this section do not apply to the use of Policy: Section 10.17 – Use of Physical handcuffs, shackles or other restraint devices when used Restraints to restrain youth for movement or transportation within the facility. Movement within the facility shall be governed by ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 1358.5, Use of Restraint Devices for Movement Within the Facility. Youth shall be placed in restraints only with the approval Policy: Section 10.17 – Use of Physical of the facility manager or designee. The facility manager Restraints may delegate authority to place a youth in restraints to a physician. Reasons for continued retention in restraints ☒ ☐ ☐ shall be reviewed and documented at a minimum of every hour. A medical opinion on the safety of placement and Policy: Section 10.17 – Use of Physical retention shall be secured as soon as possible, but no Restraints later than two hours from the time of placement. The ☒ ☐ ☐ youth shall be medically cleared for continued retention at least every three hours thereafter. A mental health consultation shall be secured as soon as Policy: Section 10.17 – Use of Physical possible, but in no case longer than four hours from the Restraints time of placement, to assess the need for mental health treatment. Medical and mental health staff were interviewed to ensure compliance with this regulation. Both agencies reported good ☒ ☐ ☐ communication with Probation when youth are placed in physical restraints and require assessment by medical and behavioral health professionals. 7517 San Francisco PROB Juvenile Justice Center JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 26 of 45 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 Continuous direct visual supervision shall be conducted Policy: Section 10.17 – Use of Physical to ensure that the restraints are properly employed, and Restraints to ensure the safety and well-being of the youth. Observations of the youth's behavior and any staff ☒ ☐ ☐ interventions shall be documented at least every 15 minutes, with actual time of the documentation recorded. In addition to the requirements above, policies and Policy: Section 10.17 – Use of Physical procedures shall address: Restraints (a) documentation of the circumstances leading to an ☒ ☐ ☐ application of restraints. (b) known medical conditions that would contraindicate Policy: Section 10.17 – Use of Physical certain restraint devices and/or techniques. Restraints ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) acceptable restraint devices. Policy: Section 10.17 – Use of Physical Restraints ☒ ☐ ☐ (d) signs or symptoms which should result in immediate Policy: Section 10.17 – Use of Physical medical/mental health referral. Restraints ☒ ☐ ☐ (e) availability of cardiopulmonary resuscitation Policy: Section 10.17 – Use of Physical equipment. Restraints ☒ ☐ ☐ (f) protective housing of restrained youth. While in Policy: Section 10.17 – Use of Physical restraint devices, all youth shall be housed alone or in a Restraints specified housing area for restrained youth which makes ☒ ☐ ☐ provision to protect the youth from abuse. Policy: Section 10.17 – Use of Physical (g) provision for hydration and sanitation needs. Restraints ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy: Section 10.17 – Use of Physical (h) exercising of extremities. Restraints ☒ ☐ ☐ 1358.5 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES FOR Policy: Section 10.08 – Use of Restraint MOVEMENT AND TRANSPORTATION WITHIN Devices for Movement and Transport Within THE FACILITY. the Facility The Facility Administrator, in cooperation with the The agency provided the policies and responsible physician and behavioral/mental health procedures and the Use of Mechanical director, shall develop and implement written policies Restraints for Movement and Transportation and procedures for the use of restraint devices when the ☒ ☐ ☐ Form for review. The form is completed by purpose is for movement or transportation within the staff when restraints are used to protect the facility that shall include the following: youth and staff while transporting them to (a) identification of acceptable restraint devices, staff different locations within the facility. approved to utilize restraint devices and the required training. (b) the circumstances leading to the application of Policy: Section 10.08 – Use of Restraint restraints must be documented. Devices for Movement and Transport Within ☒ ☐ ☐ the Facility 7517 San Francisco PROB Juvenile Justice Center JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 27 of 45 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (c) an individual assessment of the need to apply Policy: Section 10.08 – Use of Restraint restraints for movement or transportation that includes Devices for Movement and Transport Within consideration of less restrictive alternatives, the Facility consideration of a youth’s known medical or mental ☒ ☐ ☐ health conditions, trauma informed approaches, and a process for documentation and supervisor review and approval. (d) consideration of safety and security of the facility, Policy: Section 10.08 – Use of Restraint with a clearly defined expectation that restraint devices Devices for Movement and Transport Within shall not be used for the purposes of discipline or ☒ ☐ ☐ the Facility retaliation. (e) the use of restraints on pregnant youth is limited in Policy: Section 10.08 – Use of Restraint accordance with Penal Code Section 6030(f) and Devices for Movement and Transport Within Welfare and Institutions Code Section 222. ☒ ☐ ☐ the Facility 1359 SAFETY ROOM PROCEDURES Policy: Section 9.04- Safety Rooms (a) The facility administrator, and where applicable, in The San Francisco Juvenile Probation cooperation with the responsible physician, shall Department does not authorize the use of develop and implement written policies and procedures Safety Rooms as defined in Title 15 Section governing the use of safety rooms, as described in Title 1359. 24, Part 2, Section 1230.1.13. The room shall be used to hold only those youth who present an immediate ☐ ☐ ☒ danger to themselves or others, who exhibit behavior which results in the destruction of property, or reveals the intent to cause self-inflicted physical harm. A safety room shall not be used for punishment or discipline, or as a substitute for treatment. Policies and procedures shall: (1) include provisions for administration of necessary Policy: Section 9.04- Safety Rooms nutrition and fluids, access to a toilet, and suitable ☐ ☐ ☒ clothing to provide for privacy; (2) provide for approval of the facility manager, or Policy: Section 9.04- Safety Rooms designee, before a youth is placed into a safety room; ☐ ☐ ☒ (3) provide for continuous direct visual supervision Policy: Section 9.04- Safety Rooms and documentation of the youth's behavior and any staff interventions every 15 minutes, with actual time ☐ ☐ ☒ recorded; (4) provide that the youth shall be evaluated by the Policy: Section 9.04- Safety Rooms facility manager, or designee, every four hours; ☐ ☐ ☒ (5) provide for immediate medical assessment, Policy: Section 9.04- Safety Rooms where appropriate, or an assessment at the next ☐ ☐ ☒ daily sick call; and, (6) provide a process for documenting the reason for Policy: Section 9.04- Safety Rooms placement, including attempts to use less restrictive means of control, and decisions to continue and end ☐ ☐ ☒ placement. (b) The placement of a youth in the safety room shall be Policy: Section 9.04- Safety Rooms accomplished in accordance with the following: (1) safety room shall not be used before other less restrictive options have been attempted and ☐ ☐ ☒ exhausted, unless attempting those options poses a threat to the safety or security of any youth or staff. (2) safety room shall not be used for the purposes of Policy: Section 9.04- Safety Rooms punishment, coercion, convenience, or retaliation by ☐ ☐ ☒ staff. 7517 San Francisco PROB Juvenile Justice Center JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 28 of 45 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (3) safety room shall not be used to the extent that it Policy: Section 9.04- Safety Rooms compromises the mental and physical health of the ☐ ☐ ☒ youth. (c) A youth may be held up to four hours in the safety Policy: Section 9.04- Safety Rooms room. After the youth has been held in the safety room for a period of four hours, staff shall do one or more of ☐ ☐ ☒ the following: Policy: Section 9.04- Safety Rooms (1) return the youth to general population. ☐ ☐ ☒ Policy: Section 9.04- Safety Rooms (2) consult with mental health or medical staff, ☐ ☐ ☒ (3) develop an individualized plan that includes the Policy: Section 9.04- Safety Rooms goals and objectives to be met in order to reintegrate ☐ ☐ ☒ the youth to general population. (d) If confinement in the safety room must be extended Policy: Section 9.04- Safety Rooms beyond four hours, staff shall develop an individualized plan that includes the requirements of Section 1354.5 ☐ ☐ ☒ and the goals and objectives to be met in order to integrate the youth to general population. 1360 SEARCHES Policy: Section 10.10 - Searches The facility administrator shall develop and implement BSCC staff reviewed the agency’s policies written policies and procedures governing the search of and procedures and the Juvenile Justice youth, the facility, and visitors. Centers Search Authorization Form. The Policies and procedures shall provide that: policies and procedures are consistent with Title 15 regulations The method of searches defined in the ☒ ☐ ☐ agency’s policies and procedures includes pat-down search, metal detector search, visual search, room search, unit search, and facility search. The policy and procedure indicate supervisor approval is needed prior to performing a strip search. (a) Searches shall be conducted to ensure the safety Policy: Section 10.10 - Searches and security of the facility, public, visitors, youth, and ☒ ☐ ☐ staff. (b) Searches shall be conducted in a manner that Policy: Section 10.10 - Searches preserves the privacy and dignity of the person being searched and shall not be conducted for harassment or ☒ ☐ ☐ as a form of discipline or punishment. (c) Strip searches and visual or physical body cavity Policy: Section 10.10 - Searches searches shall comply with Penal Code Section 4030. The youth interviewed during the inspection ☒ ☐ ☐ assisted with confirming compliance with this element of Title 15 Regulation. (d) Physical body cavity searches shall only be Policy: Section 10.10 - Searches conducted by a medical professional. ☒ ☐ ☐ 7517 San Francisco PROB Juvenile Justice Center JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 29 of 45 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (e) Any youth held after a detention hearing shall only be Policy: Section 10.10 - Searches strip searched with prior approval of a supervisor when there is reasonable suspicion based on specific and The Juvenile Counselors and Supervising articulable facts to believe that youth is concealing Counselors interviewed during the inspection ☒ ☐ ☐ contraband. The reasonable suspicion shall be assisted with confirming compliance with this documented. element of Title 15 regulation. (f) Searches of transgender and intersex youth shall Policy: Section 10.10 - Searches comply with Section 1352.5. ☒ ☐ ☐ (g) Cross-gender pat-down searches and strip searches Policy: Section 10.10 - Searches are prohibited except in exigent circumstances or when conducted by a medical professional. Such searches ☒ ☐ ☐ must be justified and documented in writing. 1361 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE Policy: Section 5.05 – Youth Grievances The facility administrator shall develop and implement During the inspection, BSCC staff reviewed written policies and procedures whereby any youth may twenty grievances filed by youth in the facility. appeal and have resolved grievances relating to any The agency has an Ombudsman that condition of confinement, including but not limited to collects, reviews, and meets with youth who health care services, classification decisions, program file grievances. The Ombudsman is tasked participation, telephone, mail or visiting procedures, with resolving grievances within the timelines food, clothing, bedding, mistreatment, harassment or established in Title 15 Regulation. violations of the nondiscrimination policy. There shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ no time limit on filing grievances. Policies and There were 198 grievances filed by youth in procedures shall include provisions whereby the facility the facility since the agency’s last BSCC manager ensures: inspection. If a youth wants to appeal the findings of their grievance, the grievance can be escalated to the Assistant Chief Probation Officer for final resolution. (a) a grievance form and instructions for registering a Policy: Section 5.05 – Youth Grievances grievance, which includes provisions for the youth to have free access to the form; BSCC staff toured each living unit in the Juvenile Justice Center and observed ☒ ☐ ☐ grievances available to youth in each unit, and a locked grievance box for confidentially submitting grievances. (b) the youth shall have the option to confidentially file Policy: Section 5.05 – Youth Grievances the grievance or to deliver the form to any youth ☒ ☐ ☐ supervision staff working in the facility; (c) resolution of the grievance at the lowest appropriate Policy: Section 5.05 – Youth Grievances staff level; ☒ ☐ ☐ (d) provision for a prompt review and initial response to Policy: Section 5.05 – Youth Grievances grievances within three (3) business days, grievances that relate to health and safety issues must be The ombudsman confirmed compliance with addressed immediately; ☒ ☐ ☐ Title 15 Regulation for timelines when responding to grievances. (1) The youth may elect to be present to explain Policy: Section 5.05 – Youth Grievances his/her version of the grievance to a person not directly involved in the circumstances which led to the The ombudsman meets with each youth and ☒ ☐ ☐ grievance. documents their grievance. 7517 San Francisco PROB Juvenile Justice Center JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 30 of 45 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (2) Provision for a staff representative approved by Policy: Section 5.05 – Youth Grievances the facility administrator to assist the youth. ☒ ☐ ☐ (e) provision for a written response to the grievance Policy: Section 5.05 – Youth Grievances which includes the reasons for the decisions; ☒ ☐ ☐ (f) a system which provides that any appeal of a Policy: Section 5.05 – Youth Grievances grievance shall be heard by a person not directly ☒ ☐ ☐ involved in the circumstances which led to the grievance; (g) resolution of the grievance must occur within ten (10) Policy: Section 5.05 – Youth Grievances business days unless circumstances dictate a longer ☒ ☐ ☐ time frame. The youth shall be notified of any delay; and, (h) the policy shall provide multiple internal and external Policy: Section 5.05 – Youth Grievances methods to report sexual abuse and sexual harassment. ☒ ☐ ☐ Whether or not associated with a grievance, concerns of Policy: Section 5.05 – Youth Grievances parents, guardians, staff or other parties shall be addressed and documented in accordance with written ☒ ☐ ☐ policies and procedures within a specified timeframe. 1362 REPORTING OF INCIDENTS Policy: Section 2.17 – Incident Records and Reports A written report of all incidents which result in physical harm, use of force, serious threat of physical harm, or The agency submitted Special Incident death of an employee, youth or other person(s) shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ Reports for BSCC staff to review. The reports maintained. Such written record shall be prepared by the are prepared by Juvenile Counselors before staff and submitted to the facility manager by the end of the end of their shift. the shift, unless additional time is necessary and authorized by the facility manager or designee. 1363 USE OF REASONABLE FORCE TO COLLECT DNA as ordered is collected by the Casework DNA SPECIMENS, SAMPLES, IMPRESSIONS Probation Officer. Use of force to collect DNA is not authorized at SFJJC. (a) Pursuant to Penal Code Section 298.1 authorized law enforcement, custodial, or corrections personnel Policy Section 10.16: Use of Force prohibits including peace officers, may employ reasonable force the utilization of force to collect DNA samples. to collect blood specimens, saliva samples, and thumb or palm print impressions from individuals who are required to provide such samples, specimens or ☐ ☐ ☒ impressions pursuant to Penal Code Section 296 and who refuse following written or oral request. (1) For the purpose of this section, the “use of reasonable force” shall be defined as the force that an objective, trained and competent correctional employee, faced with similar facts and circumstances, would consider necessary and reasonable to gain compliance with this section. (2) The use of reasonable force shall be preceded by efforts to secure voluntary compliance. Efforts to secure voluntary compliance shall be documented and include an advisement of the legal obligation to ☐ ☐ ☒ provide the requisite specimen, sample or impression and the consequences of refusal. (b) The force shall not be used without the prior written authorization of the supervising officer on duty. The authorization shall include information that reflects the ☐ ☐ ☒ fact that the offender was asked to provide the requisite specimen, sample, or impression and refused. 7517 San Francisco PROB Juvenile Justice Center JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 31 of 45 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (1) If the use of reasonable force includes a cell extraction, the extraction shall be videotaped. Video shall be directed at the cell extraction event. The videotape shall be retained by the agency for the length of time required by statute. Notwithstanding ☐ ☐ ☒ the use of the video as evidence in a court proceeding, the tape shall be retained administratively. 1370 EDUCATION PROGRAM Policy: Section 8.07 – Youth Education Programs (a) School Programs The County Board of Education shall provide for the The San Francisco Office of Education administration and operation of juvenile court schools in (SFCOE) operates the Woodside Learning conjunction with the Chief Probation Officer, or designee Center inside the San Francisco Juvenile pursuant to applicable State laws. The school and facility Justice Center. The Woodside Learning administrators shall develop and implement written policy Center’s education program was evaluated and procedures to ensure communication and on June 17, 2025, by Elana Metz, Vice-Chair, coordination between educators and probation staff. Alameda County Juvenile Justice Culturally responsive and trauma-informed approaches Commission. The evaluation determined that should be applied when providing instruction. Education the education program meets the State staff should collaborate with the facility administrator to Education Code and County Board of use technology to facilitate learning and ensure safe Education policies, along with all applicable technology practices. The facility administrator shall federal education statutes and regulations. request an annual review of each required element of the ☒ ☐ ☐ program by the Superintendent of Schools, and a report The school provides a variety of education or review checklist on compliance, deficiencies, and and vocational opportunities for youth housed corrective action needed to achieve compliance with this at the facility, including a culinary program. section. Such a review, when conducted, cannot be Youth who have graduated from high school delegated to the principal or any other staff of any juvenile are still allowed to participate in the court school site. The Superintendent of Schools shall classroom if they are not disruptive to the conduct this review in conjunction with a qualified outside learning environment. BSCC staff observed agency or individual. Upon receipt of the review, the that the young people seemed engaged with facility administrator or designee shall review each item school staff during the inspection. with the Superintendent of Schools and shall take whatever corrective action is necessary to address each We interviewed school staff who confirmed deficiency and to fully protect the educational interests of collaborative working relationships between all youth in the facility. SFCOE and Probation staff. (b) Required Elements Policy: Section 8.07 – Youth Education The facility school program shall comply with the State Programs Education Code and County Board of Education policies, all applicable federal education statutes and regulations and provide for an annual evaluation of the educational program offerings. As stated in the 2009 California Standards for the Teaching Profession, teachers shall ☒ ☐ ☐ establish and maintain learning environments that are physically, emotionally, and intellectually safe. Youth shall be provided a rigorous, quality educational program that responds to the different learning styles and abilities of students and prepares them for high school graduation, career entry, and post-secondary education. All youth shall be treated equally, and the education Policy: Section 8.07 – Youth Education program shall be free from discriminatory action. Staff Programs shall refer to transgender, intersex and gender- ☒ ☐ ☐ nonconforming youth by their preferred name and gender. (1) The course of study shall comply with the State Policy: Section 8.07 – Youth Education Education Code and include, but not be limited to, Programs ☒ ☐ ☐ courses required for high school graduation. 7517 San Francisco PROB Juvenile Justice Center JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 32 of 45 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (2) Information and preparation for the High School Policy: Section 8.07 – Youth Education Equivalency Test as approved by the California Programs Department of Education shall be made available to ☒ ☐ ☐ eligible youth. (3) Youth shall be informed of post-secondary Policy: Section 8.07 – Youth Education education and vocational opportunities. Programs ☒ ☐ ☐ (4) Administration of the High School Equivalency Policy: Section 8.07 – Youth Education Tests as approved by the California Department of Programs ☒ ☐ ☐ Education, shall be made available when possible. (5) Supplemental instruction shall be afforded to youth Policy: Section 8.07 – Youth Education who do not demonstrate sufficient progress towards Programs ☒ ☐ ☐ grade level standards. (6) The minimum school day shall be consistent with Policy: Section 8.07 – Youth Education State Education Code Requirements for juvenile court Programs schools. The facility administrator, in conjunction with education staff, must ensure that operational The agency provided the Woodside Learning procedures do not interfere with the time afforded for Center’s school schedule for review. The the minimum instructional day. Absences, time out of ☒ ☐ ☐ school day is consistent with State Education class or educational instruction, both excused and Code Requirements for juvenile court unexcused, shall be documented. schools. Woodside Leaning Center’s school day begins at 8:45 am and ends at 2:45 pm. (7) Education shall be provided to all youth regardless Policy: Section 8.07 – Youth Education of classification, housing, security status, disciplinary Programs or separation status, including room confinement, except when providing education poses an immediate threat to the safety of self or others. Education ☒ ☐ ☐ includes, but is not limited to, related services as provided in a youth’s Section 504 Plan or Individualized Education Program (IEP). (c) School Discipline Policy: Section 8.07 – Youth Education (1) Positive behavior management will be Programs implemented to reduce the need for disciplinary action in the school setting and be integrated into the facility's The Woodside Learning Center integrates the overall behavioral management plan and security facility’s behavioral management program ☒ ☐ ☐ system. into the class setting. School and facility staff work closely to ensure a safe and secure classroom. (2) School staff shall be advised of administrative Policy: Section 8.07 – Youth Education decisions made by probation staff that may affect the Programs ☒ ☐ ☐ educational programming of students. (3) Except as otherwise provided by the State Policy: Section 8.07 – Youth Education Education Code, expulsion/suspension from school Programs shall be imposed only when other means of correction fails to bring about proper conduct. School staff shall Youth are rarely suspended from school, but follow the appropriate due process safeguards as set if it occurs, the youth are placed in an forth in the State Education Code including the rights ☒ ☐ ☐ alternative location of the facility and provided of students with special needs. School staff shall work packets to complete. document the other means of correction used prior to imposing expulsion/ suspension if an expulsion/suspension is ultimately imposed. 7517 San Francisco PROB Juvenile Justice Center JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 33 of 45 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (4) The facility administrator, in conjunction with Policy: Section 8.07 – Youth Education education staff will develop policies and procedures Programs that address the rights of any student who has ☒ ☐ ☐ continuing difficulty completing a school day. (d) Provisions for Special Populations Policy: Section 8.07 – Youth Education (1) State and federal laws and regulations shall be Programs observed for all individuals with disabilities or suspected disabilities. This includes but is not limited to child find, assessment, continuum of alternative ☒ ☐ ☐ placements, manifestation determination reviews, and implementation of Section 504 Plans and Individualized Education Programs. (2) Youth identified as English Learners (EL) shall be Policy: Section 8.07 – Youth Education afforded an educational program that addresses their Programs language needs pursuant to all applicable state and ☒ ☐ ☐ federal laws and regulations governing programs for EL students. (e) Educational Screening and Admission Policy: Section 8.07 – Youth Education (1) Youth shall be interviewed after admittance and a Programs record maintained that documents a youth's educational history, including but not limited to: Youth are screened by school staff after ☒ ☐ ☐ admittance and provided with the appropriate grade-level coursework. (A) School progress/school history; Policy: Section 8.07 – Youth Education Programs ☒ ☐ ☐ (B) Home Language Survey and the results of the Policy: Section 8.07 – Youth Education State Test used for English language proficiency; Programs ☒ ☐ ☐ (C) Needs and services of special populations as Policy: Section 8.07 – Youth Education defined by the State Education Code, including but Programs ☒ ☐ ☐ not limited to, students with special needs. (D) Discipline problems. Policy: Section 8.07 – Youth Education Programs ☒ ☐ ☐ (2) Youth will be immediately enrolled in school. Policy: Section 8.07 – Youth Education Educational staff shall conduct an assessment to Programs determine the youth's general academic functioning ☒ ☐ ☐ levels to enable placement in core curriculum courses. (3) After admission to the facility, a preliminary Policy: Section 8.07 – Youth Education education plan shall be developed for each youth Programs ☒ ☐ ☐ within five school days. (4) Upon enrollment, education staff shall comply with Policy: Section 8.07 – Youth Education the State Education Code and request the youth's Programs records from his/her prior school(s), including, but not limited to, transcripts, Individual Education Program (IEP), 504 Plan, state language assessment scores, immunization records, exit grades, and partial credits. ☒ ☐ ☐ Upon receipt of the transcripts, the youth's educational plan shall be reviewed with the youth and modified as needed. Youth should be informed of the credits they need to graduate. 7517 San Francisco PROB Juvenile Justice Center JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 34 of 45 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (f) Educational Reporting Policy: Section 8.07 – Youth Education (1) The complete facility educational record of the Programs youth shall be forwarded to the next educational ☒ ☐ ☐ placement in accordance with the State Education Code. (2) The County Superintendent of Schools shall Policy: Section 8.07 – Youth Education provide appropriate credit (full or partial) for course Programs work completed while in juvenile court school in ☒ ☐ ☐ accordance with the State Education Code. (g) Transition and Re-Entry Planning Policy: Section 8.07 – Youth Education (1) The Superintendent of Schools and the Chief Programs Probation Officer or designee, shall develop policies and procedures to meet the transition needs of youth, There is a Transition Specialist who works including the development of an education transition ☒ ☐ ☐ with the students to assist with coordinating plan, in accordance with the State Education Code educational services upon the youth’s and in alignment with Title 15, Minimum Standards for release. Juvenile Facilities, Section 1355. (h) Post-Secondary Education Opportunities Policy: Section 8.07 – Youth Education (1) The school and facility administrator should, Programs whenever possible, collaborate with local post- secondary education providers to facilitate access to San Francisco City College also offers online educational and vocational opportunities for youth that ☒ ☐ ☐ courses to graduates interested in pursuing considers the use of technology to implement these their post-secondary education. programs. 1371 PROGRAMS, RECREATION, AND EXERCISE. Policy: Section 8.09 – Programs, Recreation and Exercise The facility administrator shall develop and implement written policies and procedures for programs, recreation, A memorandum was provided confirming that and exercise for all youth. The intent is to minimize the an annual review of the programs, recreation, amount of time youth are in their rooms or their bed area. and exercise programs was conducted at the San Francisco Juvenile Justice Center. The memo, dated September 9, 2025, was written ☒ ☐ ☐ by Shane Thomas, Director of Juvenile Facilities. The agency also provided policies and procedures and daily program schedules for review. The schedules are posted in each living unit for the youth to view. Juvenile facilities shall provide the opportunity for Policy: Section 8.09 – Programs, Recreation programs, recreation, and exercise a minimum of three and Exercise hours a day during the week and five hours a day each Saturday, Sunday or other non-school days, of which ☒ ☐ ☐ one hour shall be an outdoor activity, weather permitting. A youth’s participation in programs, recreation, and Policy: Section 8.09 – Programs, Recreation exercise may be suspended only upon a written finding and Exercise by the administrator/manager or designee that a youth ☒ ☐ ☐ represents a threat to the safety and security of the facility. Such program, recreation, and exercise schedule shall Policy: Section 8.09 – Programs, Recreation be posted in the living units. and Exercise ☒ ☐ ☐ 7517 San Francisco PROB Juvenile Justice Center JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 35 of 45 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 There will be a written annual review of the programs, Policy: Section 8.09 – Programs, Recreation recreation, and exercise by the responsible agency to and Exercise ensure content offered is current, consistent, and ☒ ☐ ☐ relevant to the population. (a) Programs. All youth shall be provided with the Policy: Section 8.09 – Programs, Recreation opportunity for at least one hour of daily programming to and Exercise include, but not be limited to, trauma focused, cognitive, evidence-based, best practice interventions that are The San Francisco Juvenile Justice Center culturally relevant and linguistically appropriate, or pro- programs include, but are not limited to: social interventions and activities designed to reduce recidivism. These programs should be based on the • The Art of Yoga youth’s individual needs as required by Sections 1355 • The Beat Within and 1356. Such programs may be provided under the • Victim Offender Education Group direction of the Chief Probation Officer or the County • Success Stories Office of Education and can be administered by county • 1:1 case management / Mentoring partners such as mental health agencies, community • Sunset Youth Services based organizations, faith-based organizations or • Omega Boys Club Probation staff. • Both sides of the conversation Programs may include but are not limited to: • Genesis (1) Cognitive Behavior Interventions; • Fresh Lifelines for Youth (2) Management of Stress and Trauma; ☒ ☐ ☐ • Health Initiative for Youth (3) Anger Management; • Samoan Community Development (4) Conflict Resolution; Center (5) Juvenile Justice System; (6) Trauma-related interventions; A memorandum provided by Juvenile Hall (7) Victim Awareness; Director Shane Thomas confirmed the (8) Self-Improvement; programs offered at the Juvenile Justice (9) Parenting Skills and support; Center were “found to be current, consistent, (10) Tolerance and Diversity; and relevant to the population.” (11) Healing Informed Approaches; (12) Interventions by Credible Messengers; (13) Gender Specific Programming; (14) Art, creative writing, or self-expression; (15) CPR and First Aid training; (16) Restorative Justice or Civic Engagement; (17) Career and leadership opportunities; and, (18) Other topics suitable to the youth population. (b) Recreation. All youth shall be provided the opportunity Policy: Section 8.09 – Programs, Recreation for at least one hour of daily access to unscheduled and Exercise activities such as leisure reading, letter writing, and entertainment. Activities shall be supervised and include There are ample recreational opportunities for orientation and may include coaching of youth. youth housed at the facility. Youth can read, ☒ ☐ ☐ play board/card games, watch TV, play video games, or write letters. The youth seemed occupied during our tour of the facility. (c) Exercise. All youth shall be provided with the Policy: Section 8.09 – Programs, Recreation opportunity for at least one hour of large muscle activity and Exercise ☒ ☐ ☐ each day. The administrator/manager may suspend, for a period not Policy: Section 8.09 – Programs, Recreation to exceed 24 hours, access to recreation and programs. and Exercise The administrator/manager shall document the reasons ☒ ☐ ☐ why suspension of recreation and programs occurs. 7517 San Francisco PROB Juvenile Justice Center JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 36 of 45 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1372 RELIGIOUS PROGRAM Policy: Section 8.10 – Religious Programming The facility administrator shall provide access to religious This regulation was confirmed through services and/or religious counseling at least once each interviews with youth. week. Attendance shall be voluntary. A youth shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ allowed to participate in an activity outside of their room if he/she elects not to participate in religious programs. Religious programs shall provide for: Policy: Section 8.10 – Religious Programming (a) opportunity for religious services and practices; ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy: Section 8.10 – Religious Programming (b) availability of clergy; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy: Section 8.10 – Religious Programming (c) availability of religious diets. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1373 WORK PROGRAM Policy: Section 8.11 – Work Program The facility administrator shall develop policies and Youth housed at the facility have an procedures regarding the fair and consistent assignment opportunity to perform jobs in their assigned of youth to work programs. Work assigned to a youth shall ☒ ☐ ☐ living unit. Youth are also responsible for be meaningful, constructive and related to vocational cleaning and keeping their sleeping rooms in training or increasing a youth's sense of responsibility. order. Work programs shall not be imposed as a disciplinary measure 1374 VISITING Policy: Section 5.10 – Youth Visiting The facility administrator shall develop and implement The agency provided the visiting policy and written policies and procedures for visiting, that include procedure, visiting schedules, and sign-in provisions for special visits. Youth shall be allowed to logs for review. The visiting schedule allows receive visits by parents, guardians or persons standing each youth to receive a minimum of two in loco parentis, and children of youth. Other family ☒ ☐ ☐ hours of visitation each week. Youth reported members, such as grandparents and siblings, and that visits generally last the full duration and supportive adults, may be allowed to visit with the do not end early. approval of the facility administrator or designee, and in conjunction with the youth’s case plan or in the best interest of the youth. All visits shall occur at reasonable times, subject only to Policy: Section 5.10 – Youth Visiting the limitations necessary to maintain order and security. Visitation shall not be denied solely based on the visitor’s The visiting schedule is posted in the living criminal history. The staff shall determine in each case, units and contained in the Youth Orientation whether the visitor’s criminal history represents a risk to Handbook. ☒ ☐ ☐ the safety of youth or staff in the facility. Any denial of visitation or limitation on visitations shall be communicated to the youth, person denied and facility administrator. Opportunity for visitation shall be a minimum of two hours Policy: Section 5.10 – Youth Visiting per week. Visits may be supervised, but conversations shall not be monitored unless there is a security or safety ☒ ☐ ☐ need. Provisions for special visits, in addition to the two-hour Policy: Section 5.10 – Youth Visiting minimum and/or outside of the regular visiting hours, shall be accommodated as necessary and within the discretion of the facility administrator or designee. Family therapy and professional visits shall be accommodated outside ☒ ☐ ☐ the provisions of this regulation. Facilities may provide visitation opportunities outside of normal visiting hours to accommodate special visits. The facility may provide access to technology as an Policy: Section 5.10 – Youth Visiting alternative, but not as a replacement, to in-person visiting. ☒ ☐ ☐ 7517 San Francisco PROB Juvenile Justice Center JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 37 of 45 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1375 CORRESPONDENCE Policy: Section 5.08 – Mail The facility administrator shall develop and implement The agency’s policies and procedures written policies and procedures for correspondence which indicate that youth are allowed to send and provide that: ☒ ☐ ☐ receive an unlimited amount of mail, with at (a) there is no limitation on the volume of mail that youth least two letters per week being postage-free. may send or receive; (b) youth may send two letters per week postage free; Policy: Section 5.08 – Mail ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) youth may correspond confidentially with state and Policy: Section 5.08 – Mail federal courts, any member of the State Bar or holder of public office, and the Board; however, authorized facility The youth interviewed during the inspection ☒ ☐ ☐ staff may open and inspect such mail only to search for confirmed compliance with this regulation. contraband and in the presence of the youth; and, (d) incoming and outgoing mail, other than that described Policy: Section 5.08 – Mail in (c), may be read by staff only when there is reasonable cause to believe facility safety and security, public safety, ☒ ☐ ☐ or youth safety is jeopardized. 1376 TELEPHONE ACCESS Policy: Section 5.09 – Telephone Access The administrator of each juvenile facility shall develop During the inspection, each phone in the and implement written policies and procedures to provide living units was tested, and all of them were youth with access to telephone communications. ☒ ☐ ☐ operational at the time. Youth are only allowed to call numbers authorized by their Probation Officer. 1377 ACCESS TO LEGAL SERVICES Policy: Section 5.01 – Youth Access to Legal Services The facility administrator shall develop written procedures to ensure the right of youth to have access to the courts BSCC staff reviewed the agency’s policies and legal services. Such access shall include: and procedures, and interviewed youth (a) access, upon request by the youth, to licensed ☒ ☐ ☐ housed at the facility to assist with attorneys and their authorized representatives; determining compliance with Title 15 regulations. (b) provision for confidential consultation with attorneys; Policy: Section 5.01 – Youth Access to Legal and, Services ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) unlimited postage free, legal correspondence and Policy: Section 5.01 – Youth Access to Legal cost-free telephone access as appropriate. Services ☒ ☐ ☐ 1390 DISCIPLINE Policy: Section 8.03 – Discipline and Due Process The facility administrator shall develop and implement written policies and procedures for the discipline of youth A review of the agency’s policies and that shall promote acceptable behavior; including the use procedures and positive behavior of positive behavior interventions and supports. Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ interventions and support framework shall be imposed at the least restrictive level which determined they were consistent with Title 15 promotes the desired behavior and shall not include Regulation. corporal punishment, group punishment, physical or psychological degradation. Deprivation of the following is not permitted: Policy: Section 8.03 – Discipline and Due (a) bed and bedding; Process ☒ ☐ ☐ 7517 San Francisco PROB Juvenile Justice Center JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 38 of 45 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 Policy: Section 8.03 – Discipline and Due (b) daily shower, access to drinking fountain, toilet and Process personal hygiene items, and clean clothing; ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy: Section 8.03 – Discipline and Due (c) full nutrition; Process ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy: Section 8.03 – Discipline and Due (d) contact with parent or attorney; Process ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy: Section 8.03 – Discipline and Due (e) exercise; Process ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy: Section 8.03 – Discipline and Due (f) medical services and counseling; Process ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy: Section 8.03 – Discipline and Due (g) religious services; Process ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy: Section 8.03 – Discipline and Due (h) clean and sanitary living conditions; Process ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy: Section 8.03 – Discipline and Due (i) the right to send and receive mail; Process ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy: Section 8.03 – Discipline and Due (j) education; and, Process ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy: Section 8.03 – Discipline and Due (k) rehabilitative programming. Process ☒ ☐ ☐ The facility administrator shall establish rules of conduct Policy: Section 8.03 – Discipline and Due and disciplinary penalties to guide the conduct of youth. Process Such rules and penalties shall include both major violations and minor violations, be stated simply and The facility rules of conduct and disciplinary affirmatively, and be made available to all youth. Provision ☒ ☐ ☐ penalties can be found in the Youth shall be made to provide accessible information to youth Orientation Handbook and posted in each with disabilities, limited English proficiency, or limited living unit. literacy. 1391 DISCIPLINE PROCESS Policy: Section 8.03 – Discipline and Due Process The facility administrator shall develop and implement written policies and procedures for the administration of The agency provided policies and procedures discipline which shall include, but not be limited to: and fifteen examples of Discipline Due (a) designation of personnel authorized to impose ☒ ☐ ☐ Process for review. Youth receive written discipline for violation of rules; notice for any major rule violation and any suggested sanctions. (b) prohibiting discipline to be delegated to any youth; Policy: Section 8.03 – Discipline and Due Process ☒ ☐ ☐ 7517 San Francisco PROB Juvenile Justice Center JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 39 of 45 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (c) definition of major and minor rule violations and their Policy: Section 8.03 – Discipline and Due consequences, and due process requirements; Process The agency’s policy and procedure bifurcate ☒ ☐ ☐ rule violations into minor and major violations consistent with Title 15 Regulation. (d) trauma-informed approaches and positive behavior Policy: Section 8.03 – Discipline and Due interventions; Process ☒ ☐ ☐ (e) minor rule violations may be handled informally by Policy: Section 8.03 – Discipline and Due counseling, advising the youth of expected conduct Process imposing a minor consequence. Discipline shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ accompanied by written documentation and a policy of review and appeal to a supervisor; and, (f) major rule violations and the discipline process shall Policy: Section 8.03 – Discipline and Due be documented and require the following: Process (1) written notice of violation prior to a hearing; BSCC staff interviewed youth housed at the ☒ ☐ ☐ facility to assist with determining compliance with Title 15 Regulation. (2) accommodations provided to youth with Policy: Section 8.03 – Discipline and Due disabilities, limited literacy, and English language Process ☒ ☐ ☐ learners; Policy: Section 8.03 – Discipline and Due (3) hearing by a person who is not a party to the Process incident; ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy: Section 8.03 – Discipline and Due (4) opportunity for the youth to be heard, present Process evidence and testimony; ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy: Section 8.03 – Discipline and Due (5) provision for youth to be assisted by staff in the Process hearing process; ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy: Section 8.03 – Discipline and Due Process (6) provision for administrative review. The Notice of Rule Violation and ☒ ☐ ☐ Recommended Sanctions Form is signed by a Supervising Juvenile Counselor. (g) violations that result in a removal from camp or Policy: Section 8.03 – Discipline and Due commitment program, but not a return to court, will follow Process ☒ ☐ ☐ the due process provisions in subsection (e) above. 1410 MANAGEMENT OF COMMUNICABLE Special Programs for Youth (SPY), Policy DISEASES. 1.1410: Management of Communicable Diseases The health administrator/responsible physician, in cooperation with the facility administrator and the local A review of the agency’s policies and health officer, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures and interviews with medical staff procedures to address the identification, treatment, assisted with determining compliance with control and follow-up management of communicable Title 15 regulation. diseases. The policies and procedures shall address, but not be limited to: 7517 San Francisco PROB Juvenile Justice Center JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 40 of 45 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 Special Programs for Youth (SPY), Policy 1.1410: Management of Communicable Diseases (a) Intake health screening procedures; ☒ ☐ ☐ A health assessment is conducted by medical staff for each youth admitted into the Juvenile Justice Center. Special Programs for Youth (SPY), Policy 1.1410: Management of Communicable (b) Identification of relevant symptoms; ☒ ☐ ☐ Diseases Special Programs for Youth (SPY), Policy 1.1410: Management of Communicable (c) Referral for medical evaluation; ☒ ☐ ☐ Diseases Special Programs for Youth (SPY), Policy 1.1410: Management of Communicable (d) Treatment responsibilities during detention; ☒ ☐ ☐ Diseases Special Programs for Youth (SPY), Policy (e) Coordination with public and private community- 1.1410: Management of Communicable based resources for follow-up treatment; ☒ ☐ ☐ Diseases Special Programs for Youth (SPY), Policy 1.1410: Management of Communicable (f) Applicable reporting requirements; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ Diseases Special Programs for Youth (SPY), Policy 1.1410: Management of Communicable (g) Strategies for handling disease outbreaks. ☒ ☐ ☐ Diseases The policies and procedures shall be updated as Special Programs for Youth (SPY), Policy necessary to reflect communicable disease priorities 1.1410: Management of Communicable identified by the local health officer and currently ☒ ☐ ☐ Diseases recommended public health interventions. 1433 REQUESTS FOR HEALTH CARE SERVICES Special Programs for Youth (SPY), Policy 1.1433: Requests for Health Care Services The health administrator, in cooperation with the facility Youth can verbally request medical care or fill administrator, shall develop policy and procedures to out a sick call slip and place it in the locked establish a daily routine for youth to convey requests for ☒ ☐ ☐ medical box located in each living unit. emergency and non-emergency medical, dental and behavioral/mental health care services. 1480 STANDARD FACILITY CLOTHING ISSUE Policy: Section 7.03 – Clothing, Bedding and Linen The youth’s personal clothing, undergarments and footwear may be substituted for the institutional clothing All youth are issued clothing that is clean, and footwear specified in this regulation. The facility has reasonably fitted, durable, easily laundered, the primary responsibility to provide clothing and ☒ ☐ ☐ in good repair, and free of holes and tears. footwear. Clothing provisions shall ensure that: The youth interviewed stated they are issued an extra set of clothing for work assignments. (a) Clothing is clean, reasonably fitted, durable, easily Policy: Section 7.03 – Clothing, Bedding and laundered, in good repair, and free of holes and tears. Linen ☒ ☐ ☐ 7517 San Francisco PROB Juvenile Justice Center JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 41 of 45 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (b) The standard issue of climatically suitable clothing Policy: Section 7.03 – Clothing, Bedding and for youth shall consist of but not be limited to: Linen ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) Socks and serviceable footwear; Policy: Section 7.03 – Clothing, Bedding and (2) Outer garments; Linen ☒ ☐ ☐ (3) New non-disposable underwear which shall Policy: Section 7.03 – Clothing, Bedding and remain with the youth throughout their stay, and; Linen ☒ ☐ ☐ (4) Undergarments, that are freshly laundered and Policy: Section 7.03 – Clothing, Bedding and free of stains, including tee shirts and bras. Linen ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) Clothing is laundered at the temperature required by Policy: Section 7.03 – Clothing, Bedding and local ordinances for the commercial laundries and dried Linen completely in a mechanical dryer or other laundry method approved by the local health officer. BSCC staff toured the facility and observed ☒ ☐ ☐ the laundry room. The facility has commercial appliances that are serviced regularly. (d) Suitable clothing is issued to pregnant youth. Policy: Section 7.03 – Clothing, Bedding and ☒ ☐ ☐ Linen 1482 CLOTHING EXCHANGE Policy: Section 7.03 – Clothing, Bedding and Linen The facility administrator shall develop and implement written policies and site-specific procedures for the Laundry operations are seven days a week at cleaning and scheduled exchange of clothing. Unless the facility. Unit laundry pick up occurs at work, climatic conditions, or illness necessitates more ☒ ☐ ☐ 9:30 am and laundry return is at 3:30 pm. frequent exchange, outer garments, except for footwear, Youth reported they are allowed to wash all shall be exchanged at least once each week. Tee shirts, articles of clothing daily if they choose. bras, and underwear shall be exchanged daily; youth shall receive their own underwear back at exchange. 1484 CONTROL OF VERMIN IN YOUTH’S Policy: Section 7.03 – Clothing, Bedding and PERSONAL CLOTHING Linen There shall be written policies and site-specific procedures developed and implemented by the facility administrator to control the contamination and/or spread ☒ ☐ ☐ of vermin and ecto-parasites in all youth’s personal clothing. Infested clothing shall be cleaned or stored in a closed container so as to eradicate or stop the spread of the vermin. 1485 ISSUE OF PERSONAL CARE ITEMS Policy: Section 7.04 – Showers and Personal Hygiene There shall be written policies and site-specific procedures developed and implemented by the facility The facility issues personal care items to administrator for the availability of personal hygiene each youth admitted into the facility. We items. Each female youth shall be provided with sanitary ☒ ☐ ☐ observed during the tour of the facility that napkins, panty liners and tampons as requested. youth are allowed to keep their personal care Each youth to be held over 24 hours shall be provided items in their sleeping rooms. with the following personal care items; Policy: Section 7.04 – Showers and Personal (a) Toothbrush; Hygiene ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy: Section 7.04 – Showers and Personal (b) Toothpaste; Hygiene ☒ ☐ ☐ 7517 San Francisco PROB Juvenile Justice Center JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 42 of 45 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 Policy: Section 7.04 – Showers and Personal (c) Soap; Hygiene ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy: Section 7.04 – Showers and Personal (d) Comb; Hygiene ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy: Section 7.04 – Showers and Personal (e) Shaving implements; Hygiene ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy: Section 7.04 – Showers and Personal (f) Deodorant; Hygiene ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy: Section 7.04 – Showers and Personal (g) Lotion; Hygiene ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy: Section 7.04 – Showers and Personal (h) Shampoo; and, Hygiene ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy: Section 7.04 – Showers and Personal (i) Post-shower conditioning hair products. Hygiene ☒ ☐ ☐ Youth shall not be required to share any personal care Policy: Section 7.04 – Showers and Personal items listed in items (a) through (d). Liquid soap provided Hygiene through a common dispenser is permitted. Youth shall not share disposable razors. Double edged safety Youth reported they are not required to share razors, electric razors, and other shaving instruments personal care items with other youth in the capable of breaking the skin, when shared among youth, ☒ ☐ ☐ facility. shall be disinfected between individual uses by the method prescribed by the State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology in Sections 979 and 980, Chapter 9, Title 16, California Code of Regulations. 1486 PERSONAL HYGIENE Policy: Section 7.04 – Showers and Personal Hygiene There shall be written policies and site specific procedures developed and implemented by the facility The agency provided daily program administrator for showering/bathing and brushing of ☒ ☐ ☐ schedules for review, which indicated that teeth. Youth shall be permitted to shower/bathe up on youth are afforded an opportunity to shower assignment to a housing unit and on a daily basis daily and brush their teeth after each meal. thereafter and given an opportunity to brush their teeth after each meal. 1487 SHAVING Policy: Section 7.04 – Showers and Personal Hygiene Youth shall have access to a razor daily, unless their appearance must be maintained for reasons of Youth are provided with a disposable razor if identification in Court. All youth shall have equal ☒ ☐ ☐ they request to shave. Staff check out the opportunity to shave face and body hair. The facility razor and collect and inspect it for damage administrator may suspend this requirement in relation after it is returned. to youth who are considered to be a danger to themselves or others. 1488 HAIR CARE SERVICES Policy: Section 7.04 – Showers and Personal Hygiene Hair care services shall be available in all juvenile facilities. Youth shall receive hair care services monthly. ☒ ☐ ☐ Equipment shall be cleaned and disinfected after each haircut or procedure, by a method approved by the State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology. 7517 San Francisco PROB Juvenile Justice Center JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 43 of 45 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1500 STANDARD BEDDING AND LINEN ISSUE Policy: Section 7.03 – Clothing, Bedding and Linen Clean laundered, suitable bedding and linens, in good repair, shall be provided for each youth entering a living BSCC staff observed youth sleeping rooms, area who is expected to remain overnight, shall include, ☒ ☐ ☐ and they were equipped with the required but not be limited to: bedding and linen. (a) One mattress or mattress-pillow combination which Policy: Section 7.03 – Clothing, Bedding and meets the requirements of Section 1502 of these Linen ☒ ☐ ☐ regulations; (b) One pillow and a pillow case unless provided for in Policy: Section 7.03 – Clothing, Bedding and (a) above; Linen ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy: Section 7.03 – Clothing, Bedding and (c) One mattress cover and a sheet or two sheets; Linen ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy: Section 7.03 – Clothing, Bedding and (d) One towel; and, Linen ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy: Section 7.03 – Clothing, Bedding and (e) One blanket or more, up on request Linen ☒ ☐ ☐ 1501 BEDDING LINEN EXCHANGE Policy: Section 7.03 – Clothing, Bedding and Linen The facility administrator shall develop and implement site specific written policies and procedures for the Laundry operations are seven days a week at scheduled exchange of laundered bedding and linen ☒ ☐ ☐ the facility. Unit laundry pick up occurs at issued to each youth housed. Washable items such as 9:30 am, and laundry return is at 3:30 pm. sheets, mattress covers, pillow cases and towels shall be exchanged for clean replacement at least once each week. The covering blanket shall be cleaned or laundered once Policy: Section 7.03 – Clothing, Bedding and a month. Linen ☒ ☐ ☐ 1510 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY AND Policy: Section 11.04 – Preventative MAINTENANCE 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). 7517 San Francisco PROB Juvenile Justice Center JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 44 of 45 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 REVIEW OF NON-REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS GRANT FUNDING OR CODE REFERENCE YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS JUVENILE PROBATION AND CAMPS FUNDING (JPCF) (Camps Only) The programs/services identified on the JPCF Camp Eligibility Form are being provided at the facility. (Refer ☐ ☐ ☒ to the JPCF Camp Eligibility Form) 7517 San Francisco PROB Juvenile Justice Center JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 45 of 45 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 JUVENILE HALLS, SPECIAL PURPOSE JUVENILE HALLS AND CAMPS Board of State and Community Corrections PROCEDURES CHECKLIST1 BSCC Code: 7518 FACILITY NAME: San Francisco Secure Youth Treatment Facility FACILITY TYPE: SYTF PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Shane Thomas, Director of Juvenile Facilities; Dale Tafoya, Assistant Director of Juvenile Facilities; Allanceson Smith, Medical Director; Catherine, Charge Nurse; Nathanial Manna, Food Services Manager; Sam, SFCOE Teacher; Counselor Coyle, Sr Juvenile Counselor; Officer Resende, Juvenile Counselor; 1 male youth age 18; 2 male youth age 17; FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Ray Watson DATE: September 17th through September 19th, 2025 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1313 COUNTY INSPECTION AND EVALUATION OF San Francisco County Building Inspector BUILDING AND GROUNDS Gilbert Lam conducted an inspection of the San Francisco Juvenile Justice Center - On an annual basis, or as otherwise required by law, each SYTF on July 10, 2025. juvenile facility administrator shall obtain a documented ☒ ☐ ☐ inspection and evaluation from the following: No deficiencies were noted in the report. (a) county building inspector or person designated by the Board of Supervisors to approve building safety; (b) fire authority having jurisdiction, including a fire clearance as required by Health and Safety Code Section Fire Inspection: Completed on 5/15/25 – 13146.1(a) and (b); Conducted by San Francisco Fire Department ☒ ☐ ☐ No deficiencies were noted in the report. (c) local health officer, inspection in accordance with Environmental Health Inspection: Health and Safety Code Section 101045; Completed on 3/12/25. No deficiencies or areas of noncompliance were noted in the report. Medical/Mental Health Inspection: Completed on 9/13/24. No deficiencies or ☒ ☐ ☐ areas of noncompliance were noted in the report. Nutritional Health Inspection: Completed on 4/23/24. No deficiencies or areas of noncompliance were noted in the report. 1 This document is intended for use as a tool during the inspection process; this worksheet may not contain each Title 15 regulation that is required. Additionally, many regulations on this worksheet are SUMMARIES of the regulation; the text on this worksheet may not contain the entire text of the actual regulation. Please refer to the complete California Code of Regulations, Title 15, Minimum Standards for Juvenile Facilities, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 5 for the complete list and text of regulations. 2 Excerpts from facility policies, procedures, or other reference documents are indicated in italicized text. 7518 San Francisco PROB SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 1 of 45 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (d) county superintendent of schools on the adequacy of An education program review and evaluation educational services and facilities as required in Section was conducted on June 17, 2025, by Elana 1370; Metz, Vice Chair of the Alameda Juvenile Probation Commission. It was stated in the report that the “Woodside Learning Center is ☒ ☐ ☐ doing a great job in both educating the young people and meeting their social and emotional needs”. (e) juvenile court as required by Section 209 of the The Honorable Judge Roger Chan, Welfare and Institutions Code; and, Supervising and Presiding Judge of the Juvenile Court, and Judge Richard Darwin completed an inspection of the San Francisco ☒ ☐ ☐ Secure Youth Treatment Facility on December 4, 2024. (f) the Juvenile Justice Commission as required by The San Francisco Juvenile Justice Section 229 of the Welfare and Institutions Code or Commission inspected the SYTF on February Probation Commission as required by Section 240 of the 28, 2024, and November 13, 2024. The Welfare and Institutions Code. results of the JJC’s inspection concluded that “we did not observe any conditions that were ☒ ☐ ☐ noncompliant with the minimum standards for juvenile facilities adopted by the Board of State and Community Corrections. 1320 APPOINTMENT AND QUALIFICATIONS Policy: Section 2.01 – Staffing Requirements- Appointments Note: Compliance with this section is determined by receipt of the Chief Probation Officer’s certification letter A certification letter, dated June 13, 2025, confirming that all elements of regulation are met. was provided by Chief Probation Officer Katherine Miller certifying that all employees (a) Appointment ☒ ☐ ☐ have been recruited and hired in accordance In each juvenile facility there shall be a superintendent, with civil service rules. director or facility manager in charge of its program and employees. Such superintendent, director, facility manager and other employees of the facility shall be appointed by the facility administrator pursuant to applicable provisions of law. Policy: Section 2.01 – Staffing Requirements- (b) Employee Qualifications Appointments Each facility shall: (1) recruit and hire employees who possess A certification letter, dated June 13, 2025, knowledge, skills and abilities appropriate to their job ☒ ☐ ☐ was provided by Chief Probation Officer classification and duties in accordance with applicable Katherine Weinstein Miller. civil service or merit system rules; Policy: Section 2.01 – Staffing Requirements- (2) require a medical evaluation and physical Appointments examination including tuberculosis screening test and evaluation for immunity to contagious illnesses of A certification letter, dated June 13, 2025, ☒ ☐ ☐ childhood (i.e., diphtheria, rubeola, rubella, and was provided by Chief Probation Officer mumps); Katherine Weinstein Miller. 7518 San Francisco PROB SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 2 of 45 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 Policy: Section 2.01 – Staffing Requirements- Appointments (3) adhere to the minimum standards for the selection and training requirements adopted by the Board A certification letter, dated June 13, 2025, ☒ ☐ ☐ pursuant to Section 6035 of the Penal Code; and was provided by Chief Probation Officer Katherine Weinstein Miller. Policy: Section 2.01 – Staffing Requirements- Appointments (4) conduct a criminal records review, on each new employee, and psychological examination in A certification letter, dated June 13, 2025, accordance with Section 1031 of the Government ☒ ☐ ☐ was provided by Chief Probation Officer Code. Katherine Weinstein Miller. (c) Contract personnel, volunteers, and other non- Policy: Section 2.01 – Staffing Requirements- employees of the facility, who may be present at the Appointments facility, shall have such clearance and qualifications as may be required by law, and their presence at the facility A certification letter, dated June 13, 2025, ☒ ☐ ☐ shall be subject to the approval and control of the facility was provided by Chief Probation Officer manager. Katherine Weinstein Miller 1321 STAFFING Policy: Section 2.01 (III, D, 1) – Staffing Requirements Each juvenile facility shall: (a) have an adequate number of personnel sufficient to The agency provided shift schedules and a carry out the overall facility operation and its daily roster for review. The facility has an programming, to provide for safety and security of youth adequate number of personnel sufficient to and staff, and meet established standards and carry out the overall facility operation and its regulations; programming. We observed at least two sworn staff in each living unit on the day of inspection. There were 9 youths detained in SYTF on the day of inspection. The staff interviewed reported good staffing levels and that they do not feel any required services are denied due to insufficient staffing numbers. The facility has the following positions ☒ ☐ ☐ allocated to the Juvenile Facilities: • 1 Director • 1 Assistant Director • 1 Food Services Manager • 8 Supervisors (1 LOA) • 56 Juvenile Facility Counselors (3 on LOA) • 34 Extra Help Counselors A review of the agency’s policies and procedures and shift schedules indicates that there is always a staff member present when there are young people in the living unit. This was confirmed through interviews with youth housed at the facility. 7518 San Francisco PROB SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 3 of 45 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (b) ensure that no required services shall be denied Policy: Section 2.01 (III, D, 1) – Staffing because of insufficient numbers of staff on duty absent Requirements ☒ ☐ ☐ exigent circumstances; (c) have a sufficient number of supervisory level staff to Policy: Section 2.01 (III, D, 1) – Staffing ensure adequate supervision of all staff members; Requirements The agency’s policy and procedure indicates ☒ ☐ ☐ there is one Supervising Counselor and one Senior Counselor always on duty to ensure adequate supervision of all staff members. (d) have a clearly identified person on duty at all times Policy: Section 2.01 (III, D, 1) – Staffing who is responsible for operations and activities and has Requirements completed the Juvenile Corrections Officer Core Course ☒ ☐ ☐ and PC 832 training; (e) have at least one staff member present on each living Policy: Section 2.01 (III, D, 1) – Staffing unit whenever there are youth in the living unit; ☒ ☐ ☐ Requirements (f) have sufficient food service personnel relative to the Policy: Section 2.01 (III, D, 1) – Staffing number and security of living units, including staff qualified Requirements and available to: plan menus meeting nutritional requirements of youth; provide kitchen supervision; direct The Food Services Manager was interviewed food preparation and servings; conduct related training during the inspection and reported good programs for culinary staff; and maintain necessary communication with facility staff. The kitchen records; or, a facility may serve food that meets nutritional ☒ ☐ ☐ consists of seven food service workers who standards prepared by an outside source; prepare and serve meals to youth housed in the facility. The Food Services Manager is responsible for meal planning and ensuring nutritional requirements are met. (g) have sufficient administrative, clerical, recreational, Policy: Section 2.01 (III, D, 1) – Staffing medical, dental, mental health, building maintenance, Requirements transportation, control room, facility security and other support staff for the efficient management of the facility, ☒ ☐ ☐ and to ensure that youth supervision staff shall not be diverted from supervising youth; and, (h) assign sufficient youth supervision staff to provide Policy: Section 2.01 (III, D, 1) – Staffing continuous wide awake supervision of youth, subject to Requirements temporary variations in staff assignments to meet special ☒ ☐ ☐ program needs. Staffing shall be in compliance with a minimum youth-staff ratio for the following facility types: (1) Juvenile Halls Policy: Section 2.01 (III, D, 1) – Staffing (A) during the hours that youth are awake, one Requirements wide-awake youth supervision staff member on duty for each 10 youth in detention; The youth interviewed reported that there is ☒ ☐ ☐ always at least one staff member in each living unit. (B) during the hours that youth are confined to their Policy: Section 2.01 (III, D, 1) – Staffing room for the purpose of sleeping, one wide-awake Requirements youth supervision staff member on duty for each 30 ☒ ☐ ☐ youth in detention; 7518 San Francisco PROB SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 4 of 45 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (C) at least two wide-awake youth supervision staff Policy: Section 2.01 (III, D, 1) – Staffing members on duty at all times, regardless of the Requirements 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 Policy: Section 2.01 (III, D, 1) – Staffing duty who is the same gender as youth housed in Requirements ☒ ☐ ☐ the facility. (E) personnel with primary responsibility for other Policy: Section 2.01 (III, D, 1) – Staffing duties such as administration, supervision of Requirements personnel, academic or trade instruction, clerical, ☒ ☐ ☐ kitchen or maintenance shall not be classified as youth supervision staff positions. (2) Special Purpose Juvenile Halls This facility is not a special-purpose juvenile (A) during hours that youth are awake, one wide- hall. awake youth supervision staff member 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 This facility is not a Camp. (A) during the hours that youth are awake, one wide-awake youth supervision staff member on ☐ ☐ ☒ duty for each 15 youth in the camp population; (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; 7518 San Francisco PROB SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 5 of 45 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (E) in addition to the minimum staff to youth ratio required in (h)(3)(A)-(B), consideration shall be given to the size, design, and location of the camp; types of youth committed to the camp; and the ☐ ☐ ☒ function of the camp in determining the level of supervision necessary to maintain the safety and welfare of youth and staff; (F) personnel with primary responsibility for other duties such as administration, supervision of personnel, academic or trade instruction, clerical, ☐ ☐ ☒ farm, forestry, kitchen or maintenance shall not be classified as youth supervision staff positions. 1322 YOUTH SUPERVISION STAFF ORIENTATION Policy: Section 2.03 (III, B, i, a) – Youth AND TRAINING Supervision Staff Orientation and Training (a) Prior to assuming any responsibilities each youth A certification letter, dated June 13, 2025, supervision staff member shall be properly oriented to was provided by Chief Probation Officer their duties, including: Katherine Weinstein Miller certifying (1) youth supervision duties; compliance with all elements of Title 15 ☒ ☐ ☐ Regulation §1322. We interviewed staff and reviewed training records to determine compliance with Title 15 Regulation. Policy: Section 2.03 (III, B, i, b) – Youth (2) scope of decisions they shall make; Supervision Staff Orientation and Training ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy: Section 2.03 (III, B, i, c) – Youth (3) the identity of their supervisor; Supervision Staff Orientation and Training ☒ ☐ ☐ (4) the identity of persons who are responsible to Policy: Section 2.03 (III, B, i, d) – Youth them; Supervision Staff Orientation and Training ☒ ☐ ☐ (5) persons to contact for decisions that are beyond Policy: Section 2.03 (III, B, i, e) – Youth their responsibility; and Supervision Staff Orientation and Training ☒ ☐ ☐ (6) ethical responsibilities. Policy: Section 2.03 (III, B, i, f) – Youth Supervision Staff Orientation and Training ☒ ☐ ☐ (b) Prior to assuming any responsibility for the supervision Policy: Section 2.03 (III, B, ii, a) – Youth of youth, each youth supervision staff member shall Supervision Staff Orientation and Training receive a minimum of 40 hours of facility-specific orientation, including: A certification letter, dated June 13, 2025, (1) individual and group supervision techniques; was provided by Chief Probation Officer ☒ ☐ ☐ Katherine Weinstein Miller certifying compliance with all elements of Title 15 Regulation §1322. (2) regulations and policies relating to discipline and Policy: Section 2.03 (III, B, ii, b) – Youth rights of youth pursuant to law and the provisions of Supervision Staff Orientation and Training ☒ ☐ ☐ this chapter; Policy: Section 2.03 (III, B, ii, c) – Youth (3) basic health, sanitation and safety measures; Supervision Staff Orientation and Training ☒ ☐ ☐ 7518 San Francisco PROB SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 6 of 45 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 Policy: Section 2.03 (III, B, ii, d) – Youth (4) suicide prevention and response to suicide Supervision Staff Orientation and Training attempts ☒ ☐ ☐ (5) policies regarding use of force, de-escalation Policy: Section 2.03 (III, B, ii, e) – Youth techniques, chemical agents, mechanical and ☒ ☐ ☐ Supervision Staff Orientation and Training physical restraints; Policy: Section 2.03 (III, B, ii, f) – Youth (6) review of policies and procedures referencing Supervision Staff Orientation and Training trauma and trauma-informed approaches; ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy: Section 2.03 (III, B, ii, g) – Youth (7) procedures to follow in the event of emergencies; Supervision Staff Orientation and Training ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy: Section 2.03 (III, B, ii, h) – Youth (8) routine security measures, including facility Supervision Staff Orientation and Training perimeter and grounds; ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy: Section 2.03 (III, B, ii, i) – Youth (9) crisis intervention and mental health referrals to Supervision Staff Orientation and Training mental health services; ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy: Section 2.03 (III, B, ii, j) – Youth (10) documentation; and Supervision Staff Orientation and Training ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy: Section 2.03 (III, B, ii, k) – Youth (11) fire/life safety training Supervision Staff Orientation and Training ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) Prior to assuming sole supervision of youth, each Policy: Section 2.03 (III, iii) – Youth youth supervision staff member shall successfully Supervision Staff Orientation and Training complete the requirements of the Juvenile Corrections Officer Core Course pursuant to Penal Code Section We reviewed ten training files for new hires to 6035. assist with determining compliance with Title ☒ ☐ ☐ 15 Regulation. All new hires are sent to CORE training within one year of their start date. (d) Prior to exercising the powers of a peace officer youth Policy: Section 2.03 (III, iv) – Youth supervision staff shall successfully complete training Supervision Staff Orientation and Training ☒ ☐ ☐ pursuant to Section 830 et seq. of the Penal Code. 1323 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY Policy: Section 11.02 (B) – Fire Safety Plan Whenever there is a youth in a juvenile facility, there shall The agency provided staff training records for be at least one wide awake person on duty at all times review. There is always at least one staff who meets the training standards established by the member on duty who meets the training Board for general fire and life safety which relate ☒ ☐ ☐ standards established by the Board for specifically to the facility. general fire and life safety, specifically related to the facility. 7518 San Francisco PROB SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 7 of 45 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1324 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL Policy: Section 1.03 (I) – Establishment and Maintenance of Manuals All facility administrators shall develop, publish, and implement a manual of written policies and procedures A memorandum written by Assistant Director that address, at a minimum, all regulations that are of Juvenile Facilities Dale Tafoya to Chief applicable to the facility. Such a manual shall be made Probation Officer Katherine Miller, dated June available to all employees, reviewed by all employees, ☒ ☐ ☐ 2, 2025, confirmed that the Juvenile Justice and shall be administratively reviewed at a minimum Centers Policy and Procedures manual is every two years, and updated, as necessary. Those administratively reviewed in accordance with records relating to the standards and requirements set Title 15 Regulation. forth in these regulations shall be accessible to the Board on request. The manual shall include: (a) table of organization, including channels of Policy: Section 1.03 (I, B, i) – Establishment communications and a description of job classifications; and Maintenance of Manuals ☒ ☐ ☐ (b) responsibility of the probation department, purpose of Policy: Section 1.03 (I, B, ii) – Establishment programs, relationship to the juvenile court, the Juvenile and Maintenance of Manuals Justice/Delinquency Prevention Commission or Probation Committee, probation staff, school personnel The agency has established procedures for and other agencies that are involved in juvenile facility communicating with the Juvenile Justice programs; ☒ ☐ ☐ Commission. The administration reported good lines of communication with all agency partners operating within the Juvenile Justice Center. (c) responsibilities of all employees; Policy: Section 1.03 (I, B, iii) – Establishment and Maintenance of Manuals We interviewed Supervisors and line staff to ☒ ☐ ☐ determine compliance with this regulation. The staff we interviewed were informed of the facility’s policies and procedures and stated they have access to them if needed. (d) initial orientation and training program for employees; Policy: Section 1.03 (I, B, iv) – Establishment and Maintenance of Manuals ☒ ☐ ☐ (e) initial orientation, including safety and security issues Policy: Section 1.03 (I, B, v) – Establishment and anti-discrimination policies, for support staff, contract and Maintenance of Manuals employees, school, mental/behavioral health and medical ☒ ☐ ☐ staff, program providers and volunteers; (f) maintenance of record-keeping, statistics and Policy: Section 1.03 (I, B, vi, a) – communication system to ensure: Establishment and Maintenance of Manuals ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) efficient operation of the juvenile facility; Policy: Section 1.03 (I, B, vi, b) – (2) legal and proper care of youth; Establishment and Maintenance of Manuals ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy: Section 1.03 (I, B, vi, c) – (3) maintenance of individual youth's records; Establishment and Maintenance of Manuals ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy: Section 1.03 (I, B, vi, d) – (4) supply of information to the juvenile court and Establishment and Maintenance of Manuals those authorized by the court or by the law; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ 7518 San Francisco PROB SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 8 of 45 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 Policy: Section 1.03 (I, B, vi, e) – (5) release of information regarding youth. Establishment and Maintenance of Manuals ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy: Section 1.03 (I, B, vii) – Establishment (g) ethical responsibilities; and Maintenance of Manuals ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy: Section 1.03 (I, B, viii) – Establishment and Maintenance of Manuals (h) trauma-informed approaches; ☒ ☐ ☐ The staff interviewed were aware of trauma- informed approaches. Policy: Section 1.03 (I, B, ix) – Establishment (i) culturally responsive approaches; and Maintenance of Manuals ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy: Section 1.03 (I, B, x) – Establishment (j) gender responsive approaches; and Maintenance of Manuals ☒ ☐ ☐ (k) a non-discrimination provision that provides that all Policy: Section 1.03 (I, B, xi) – Establishment youth within the facility shall have fair and equal access to and Maintenance of Manuals all available services, placement, care, treatment, and benefits, and provides that no person shall be subject to discrimination or harassment on the basis of actual or perceived race, ethnic group identification, ancestry, ☒ ☐ ☐ national origin, immigration status, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, mental or physical disability, or HIV status, including restrictive housing or classification decisions based solely on any of the above mentioned categories; (l) storage and maintenance requirements for any Policy: Section 1.03 (I, B, xii) – Establishment chemical agents related security devices, and weapons and Maintenance of Manuals ☒ ☐ ☐ and ammunition, where applicable; (m) establishment of procedures for collection of Medi- Policy: Section 1.03 (I, B, xiii) – Establishment Cal eligibility information and enrollment of eligible youth; and Maintenance of Manuals ☒ ☐ ☐ and, (n) establishment of a policy that prohibits all forms of Policy: Section 1.03 (I, B, xiv) – sexual abuse, sexual assault and sexual harassment. Establishment and Maintenance of Manuals The policy shall include an approach to preventing, detecting and responding to such conduct and any ☒ ☐ ☐ retaliation for reporting such conduct, as well as a provision for reporting such conduct by youth, staff or a third party. 7518 San Francisco PROB SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 9 of 45 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1325 FIRE SAFETY PLAN Policy: Section 11.02 (I, A, i) – Fire safety Plan The facility administrator shall consult with the local fire department having jurisdiction over the facility, or with the BSCC staff reviewed the facility’s Emergency State Fire Marshal, in developing a plan for fire safety Action Plan and Fire and Earthquake Drill which shall include, but not be limited to: Reports from this inspection cycle. According (a) a fire prevention plan to be included as part of the to the documentation provided, “The manual of policy and procedures; Emergency Action Plan (EAP) provides ☒ ☐ ☐ guidance to staff during an emergency. The EAP includes detailed steps that should be taken for each type of emergency: Active Shooter, Bomb Threat, Civil Disturbance, Earthquake, Fire, or Hazardous Waste Spill.” (b) monthly fire and life safety inspections by facility staff Policy: Section 11.02 (I, A, ii) – Fire Safety with two-year retention of the inspection record; Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and Policy: Section 11.02 (I, A, iii) – Fire Safety Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b); Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ (d) an evacuation plan; Policy: Section 11.02 (I, A, iv) – Fire Safety Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ The facility’s evacuation plan can be found in the Emergency Action Plan. (e) documented fire drills not less than quarterly; Policy: Section 11.02 (I, A, v) – Fire Safety Plan Fire Drills are conducted by staff monthly in ☒ ☐ ☐ each living unit. The fire drill reports indicate youth are evacuated as part of the simulated drill. (f) a written plan for the emergency housing of youth in Policy: Section 11.02 (I, A, vi) – Fire Safety the case of fire; and, Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ (g) development of a fire suppression pre-plan in Policy: Section 11.02 (I, A, vii) – Fire Safety cooperation with the local fire department. Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ 1326 SECURITY REVIEW A memorandum written by Assistant Director Dale Tafoya to Chief Probation Officer Each facility administrator shall develop policies and Katherine Miller, dated June 1, 2025, procedures to annually review, evaluate, and document ☒ ☐ ☐ confirmed that a security review was security of the facility. The review and evaluation shall conducted of the Juvenile Facilities. include internal and external security, including, but not limited to, key control, equipment, and staff training. 1327 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES Policy: Section 10.18 (I, A) – Security Threat Emergency Plan The facility administrator shall develop facility-specific policies and procedures for emergencies that shall The agency provided documentation that include, but not be limited to: ☒ ☐ ☐ indicates Assistant Director Dale Tafoya (a) escape, disturbances, and the taking of hostages; annually sends out emergency procedure reviews to all JJC staff annually. 7518 San Francisco PROB SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 10 of 45 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 Policy: Section 10.18 (I, B) – Security Threat (b) civil disturbance, active shooter and terrorist attack; Emergency Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy: Section 10.18 (I, C) – Security Threat (c) fire and natural disasters; Emergency Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy: Section 10.18 (I, D) – Security Threat (d) periodic testing of emergency equipment; Emergency Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy: Section 10.18 (I, E) – Security Threat (e) emergency evacuation of the facility; and Emergency Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy: Section 10.18 (I, F) – Security Threat (f) a program to provide all youth supervision staff with Emergency Plan an annual review of emergency procedures. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1328 SAFETY CHECKS Policy: Section 10.03 – Safety Checks The facility administrator shall develop and implement We reviewed the agency’s policies and policy and procedures that provide for direct visual procedures and safety check documentation observation of youth at a minimum of every 15 minutes, for the months of June, July, and August at random or varied intervals during hours when youth 2025. The safety checks reviewed were are asleep or when youth are in their rooms, confined in conducted at least every 15 minutes, and holding cells or confined to their bed in a dormitory. most were random and varied in duration. Supervision is not replaced, but may be supplemented The facility’s policy and procedure states that by, an audio/visual electronic surveillance system “all Senior Counselors or designee shall designed to detect overt, aggressive or assaultive ☒ ☐ ☐ download safety check data for each living behavior and to summon aid in emergencies. All safety unit during his/her assigned shift to determine checks shall be documented with the actual time the regular compliance”, ensuring that audits of check is completed. safety check logs are occurring. The youth we interviewed reported that they see staff regularly perform safety checks when they are confined to their sleeping rooms. 1329 SUICIDE PREVENTION PLAN Policy: Section 3.03 – Suicide Prevention Plan The facility administrator, in collaboration with the healthcare and behavioral/mental health administrators, The agency provided their policies and shall plan and implement written policies and procedures and an example Suicide Safety procedures which delineate a Suicide Prevention Plan. Plan for review. We also interviewed The plan shall consider the needs of youth experiencing behavioral health staff to ensure collaboration past or current trauma. Suicide prevention responses ☒ ☐ ☐ between the agencies when responding to shall be respectful and in the least invasive manner youth who are at risk of suicide. consistent with the level of suicide risk. The plan shall include the following elements: Youth who are identified at risk of suicide are placed on 5-minute safety checks and have a Suicide Safety Plan completed. (a) Suicide prevention training as required in Section Policy: Section 3.03 – Suicide Prevention 1322, Youth Supervision Staff Orientation, and Training Plan and the Juvenile Corrections Officer Core Course. BSCC staff reviewed staff training records to ☒ ☐ ☐ assist with determining compliance with Title 15 Regulation. 7518 San Francisco PROB SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 11 of 45 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (b) Screening, Identification Assessment and Policy: Section 3.03 – Suicide Prevention Precautionary Protocols Plan (1) All youth shall be screened for risk of suicide at intake and as needed during detention. The agency provided ten youth intake screening and assessment forms for review. ☒ ☐ ☐ Youth are screened for risk of suicide at intake and placed on the appropriate classification based on the information collected. (2) All youth supervision staff who perform intake Policy: Section 3.03 – Suicide Prevention processes shall be trained in screening youth for risk Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ of suicide. (3) All youth who have been identified during the Policy: Section 3.03 – Suicide Prevention intake screening process to be at risk of suicide shall Plan be referred to behavioral/mental health staff for a ☒ ☐ ☐ suicide risk assessment. (4) Precautionary protocols shall be developed to Policy: Section 3.03 – Suicide Prevention ensure the youth’s safety pending the Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ behavioral/mental health assessment. (c) Referral process to behavioral/mental health staff for Policy: Section 3.03 – Suicide Prevention assessment and/or services. ☒ ☐ ☐ Plan (d) Procedures for monitoring of youth identified at risk Policy: Section 3.03 – Suicide Prevention for suicide. ☒ ☐ ☐ Plan (e) Safety Interventions Policy: Section 3.03 – Suicide Prevention (1) Procedures to address intervention protocols for Plan youth identified at risk for suicide which may ☒ ☐ ☐ include, but are not limited to: (A) Housing consideration (B) Treatment strategies including trauma- Policy: Section 3.03 – Suicide Prevention informed approaches ☒ ☐ ☐ Plan (2) Procedures to instruct youth supervision staff how Policy: Section 3.03 – Suicide Prevention to respond to youth who exhibit suicidal behaviors. ☒ ☐ ☐ Plan (f) Communication Policy: Section 3.03 – Suicide Prevention (1) The intake process shall include communication Plan with the arresting officer and family guardians regarding the youth’s past or present suicidal We reviewed intake documentation for ten ☒ ☐ ☐ ideations, behaviors or attempts. new SYTF admissions to ensure compliance with Title 15 Regulation. (2) Procedures for clear and current information Policy: Section 3.03 – Suicide Prevention sharing about youth at risk for suicide with youth Plan supervision, healthcare, and behavioral/mental ☒ ☐ ☐ health staff. (g) Debriefing of Critical Incidents Related to Suicides or Policy: Section 3.03 – Suicide Prevention Attempts Plan (1) Process for administrative review of the ☒ ☐ ☐ circumstances and responses proceeding, during and after the critical incident. Policy: Section 3.03 – Suicide Prevention (2) Process for a debriefing event with affected staff. ☒ ☐ ☐ Plan (3) Process for a debriefing event with affected youth. Policy: Section 3.03 – Suicide Prevention ☒ ☐ ☐ Plan 7518 San Francisco PROB SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 12 of 45 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (h) Documentation Policy: Section 3.03 – Suicide Prevention (1) Documentation processes shall be developed to Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ ensure compliance with this regulation Youth identified at risk for suicide shall not be denied the Policy: Section 3.03 – Suicide Prevention opportunity to participate in facility programs, services Plan and activities which are available to other non-suicidal youth, unless deemed necessary for the safety of the youth or security of the facility. Any deprivation of ☒ ☐ ☐ programs, services or activities for youth at risk of suicide shall be documented and approved by the facility manager. 1340 REPORTING OF LEGAL ACTIONS There were no legal actions reported by the facility during this inspection cycle. Each facility shall submit to the Board a letter of notification on each legal action, pertaining to conditions ☒ ☐ ☐ of confinement, filed against persons or legal entities responsible for juvenile facility operation. 1341 DEATH AND SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY Policy: Section 10.02 – Death and Serious OF A YOUTH WHILE DETAINED Injury (1) Death of a Youth. There were no deaths, serious illness or (a) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the injuries to youth reported by the facility during health administrator and the behavioral/mental this inspection year. health director, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures in the event of the death of a youth while detained, which include notifications to necessary parties, which may include the Juvenile Court, the parent, guardian or person standing in loco parentis and the youth’s attorney of record. (b) The health administrator, in cooperation with the Policy: Section 10.02 – Death and Serious facility administrator, shall develop written policies Injury and procedures to assure there is a medical and operational review of every in-custody death of a youth. The review team shall include the facility ☒ ☐ ☐ administrator and/or facility manager, the health administrator, the responsible physician and other health care and supervision staff who are relevant to the incident. (c) The administrator of the facility shall provide to Policy: Section 10.02 – Death and Serious the Board a copy of the report submitted to the Injury Attorney General under Government Code Section ☒ ☐ ☐ 12525. A copy of the report shall be submitted to the Board within 10 calendar days after the death. (d) Upon receipt of a report of the death of a youth Policy: Section 10.02 – Death and Serious from the administrator, the Board may within 30 Injury calendar days inspect and evaluate the juvenile facility, jail, lockup or court holding facility pursuant to ☒ ☐ ☐ the provisions of this subchapter. Any inquiry made by the Board shall be limited to the standards and requirements set forth in these regulations. (2) Serious Illness or Injury of Youth. Policy: Section 10.02 – Death and Serious (a) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Injury health administrator, shall develop written 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. 7518 San Francisco PROB SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 13 of 45 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1342 POPULATION ACCOUNTING The agency reported submitting timely population and profile surveys each month. Each juvenile facility shall submit required population This was confirmed through a search of and profile survey reports to the Board within 10 working ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC’s Detention Profile Survey Records. days after the end of each reporting period, in a format to be provided by the Board. 1343 JUVENILE FACILITY CAPACITY (EXCERPT) The facility did not experience overcrowding in its Juvenile Facilities during this inspection When the number of youth detained in a living unit of a cycle. juvenile facility exceeds its rated capacity for more than ☒ ☐ ☐ fifteen (15) calendar days in a month, the facility administrator shall provide a crowding report to the Board in a format provided by the Board. 1350 ADMITTANCE PROCEDURES Policy: Section 3.01 – Youth Admissions, Referrals, Screenings and Classification The facility administrator shall develop and implement written policies and procedures for admittance of youth The agency provided their policies and that emphasize respectful and humane engagement procedures and ten youth intake packets for with youth, and reflect that the admission process may review. The agency’s policy emphasizes be traumatic to youth who may have already ☒ ☐ ☐ respectful and humane engagement with experienced trauma. Policies shall be trauma-informed, youth. We interviewed staff and youth culturally relevant, and responsive to the language and housed at the facility to assist with literacy needs of youth. In addition to the requirements determining compliance with Title 15 of Sections 1324 and 1430 of these regulations: Regulations. (a) the admittance process shall include: Policy: Section 3.01 – Youth Admissions, (1) Access to two free phone calls within one hour of Referrals, Screenings and Classification admittance in accordance with the provisions of Welfare and Institution Code Section 627; Youth interviewed reported they were allowed ☒ ☐ ☐ to make two phone calls when they were admitted into the facility. Policy: Section 3.01 – Youth Admissions, Referrals, Screenings and Classification (2) Offer of a shower; ☒ ☐ ☐ Youth interviewed reported they were offered a shower during the intake process. Policy: Section 3.01 – Youth Admissions, (3) Documented secure storage of personal Referrals, Screenings and Classification belongings; ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy: Section 3.01 – Youth Admissions, Referrals, Screenings and Classification (4) Offer of food upon arrival; ☒ ☐ ☐ Youth interviewed reported they were offered food during the intake process. (5) Screening for physical and behavioral health and Policy: Section 3.01 – Youth Admissions, safety issues, intellectual or developmental Referrals, Screenings and Classification ☒ ☐ ☐ disabilities; (6) Screening for physical and developmental Policy: Section 3.01 – Youth Admissions, disabilities in accordance with Sections 1329, 1413, Referrals, Screenings and Classification ☒ ☐ ☐ and 1430 of these regulations; 7518 San Francisco PROB SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 14 of 45 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (7) Contact with Regional Center for the Policy: Section 3.01 – Youth Admissions, Developmentally Disabled for youth that are Referrals, Screenings and Classification suspected of or identified as having a ☒ ☐ ☐ developmental disability, pursuant to Section 1413; and, Policy: Section 3.01 – Youth Admissions, Referrals, Screenings and Classification (8) Procedures consistent with Section 1352.5. The information collected at intake is used to ☒ ☐ ☐ determine each youth’s classification in the facility. (b) juvenile hall administrators shall establish written Policy: Section 3.01 – Youth Admissions, criteria for detention that considers the least restrictive Referrals, Screenings and Classification ☒ ☐ ☐ environment. (c) juvenile camps and post-dispositional programs in Policy: Section 3.01 – Youth Admissions, juvenile halls shall develop policies and procedures that Referrals, Screenings and Classification advise the youth of the estimated length of stay, inform them of program guidelines and provide written Youth are ordered to the SYTF by the screening criteria for inclusion and exclusion from the Juvenile Court in accordance with Welfare program. and Institutions Code §875. An Individualized Rehabilitation Plan (IRP) is developed by ☒ ☐ ☐ Probation and may include input from the prosecutor and the counsel representing the youth. The IRP serves as the youth commitment guide, tracking progress identified in the plan. (d) juvenile halls shall develop policies and procedures Policy: Section 3.01 – Youth Admissions, that advise any committed youth of the estimated length Referrals, Screenings and Classification ☒ ☐ ☐ of his/her stay. 1350.5 SCREENING FOR THE RISK OF SEXUAL Policy: Section 3.06 – Screening for the Risk ABUSE of Sexual Abuse The facility administrator shall develop and implement The agency provided its policies and written policies and procedures to reduce the risk of procedures for review. We also reviewed ten sexual abuse by or upon youth. The policy shall require youth intake packets and other facility staff to assess each youth within 72 hours of documentation for screening youth for risk of admission based on the following information: sexual abuse. The screening criteria used by (a) Prior sexual victimization or abusiveness; ☒ ☐ ☐ the facility are consistent with Title 15 Regulation. Youth are also provided with a PREA Information and Acknowledgement Form that staff go over with them. (b) Gender nonconforming appearance or manner; or Policy: Section 3.06 – Screening for the Risk identification as lesbian, gay or bisexual, transgender, of Sexual Abuse queer or intersex, and whether the youth may, therefore, ☒ ☐ ☐ be vulnerable to sexual abuse; Policy: Section 3.06 – Screening for the Risk (c) Current charges and offense history; ☒ ☐ ☐ of Sexual Abuse Policy: Section 3.06 – Screening for the Risk (d) Age; ☒ ☐ ☐ of Sexual Abuse 7518 San Francisco PROB SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 15 of 45 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 Policy: Section 3.06 – Screening for the Risk (e) Level of emotional and cognitive development; ☒ ☐ ☐ of Sexual Abuse Policy: Section 3.06 – Screening for the Risk (f) Physical size and stature; ☒ ☐ ☐ of Sexual Abuse Policy: Section 3.06 – Screening for the Risk (g) Mental illness or mental disabilities; ☒ ☐ ☐ of Sexual Abuse Policy: Section 3.06 – Screening for the Risk (h) Intellectual or developmental disabilities; ☒ ☐ ☐ of Sexual Abuse Policy: Section 3.06 – Screening for the Risk (i) Physical disabilities; ☒ ☐ ☐ of Sexual Abuse Policy: Section 3.06 – Screening for the Risk (j) The youth’s perception of vulnerability; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ of Sexual Abuse (k) Any other specific information about the individual Policy: Section 3.06 – Screening for the Risk youth that may indicate heightened needs for of Sexual Abuse supervision, additional safety precautions, or separation ☒ ☐ ☐ from certain other youth. Staff shall ascertain this information through Policy: Section 3.06 – Screening for the Risk conversations with the youth during the admittance of Sexual Abuse process, medical and behavioral health screenings; during classification assessments; and by reviewing ☒ ☐ ☐ court records, case files, facility behavioral records, and other relevant documentation from the youth’s files. The facility administrator shall implement appropriate Policy: Section 3.06 – Screening for the Risk controls on the dissemination of information within the of Sexual Abuse facility relative to responses received pursuant to this assessment in order to ensure that sensitive information ☒ ☐ ☐ is not exploited to the youth’s detriment by staff or other youth. 1351 RELEASE PROCEDURES Policy: Section 3.04 – Release, Transfers and Leaves The facility administrator shall develop and implement written policies and procedures for release of youth from BSCC staff reviewed the agency’s policies custody which provide for: and procedures and ten youth custody files documenting the release process. All releases are authorized by Probation using the San Francisco Juvenile Facilities Release Order Form. ☒ ☐ ☐ The form is completed by Probation and verified by the Juvenile Hall Supervisor prior to the youth’s release. We interviewed medical, behavioral health, and education staff to confirm proper notification is received from Probation to ensure proper transition planning for the youth upon release. Policy: Section 3.04 – Release, Transfers and (a) verification of identity/release papers; Leaves ☒ ☐ ☐ 7518 San Francisco PROB SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 16 of 45 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 Policy: Section 3.04 – Release, Transfers and Leaves The facility returns all the youth’s personal (b) return of personal clothing and valuables; property upon the youth’s release. The ☒ ☐ ☐ Juvenile Valuables Receipt is then signed by the youth, confirming acceptance of their personal property. Policy: Section 3.04 – Release, Transfers and (c) notification to the youth's parents or guardian; Leaves ☒ ☐ ☐ (d) notification to the facility health care provider in Policy: Section 3.04 – Release, Transfers and accordance with Sections 1408 and 1437 of these Leaves ☒ ☐ ☐ regulations, for coordination with outside agencies; and, Policy: Section 3.04 – Release, Transfers and (e) notification of school staff; Leaves ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy: Section 3.04 – Release, Transfers and (f) notification of facility mental health personnel. Leaves ☒ ☐ ☐ The facility administrator shall develop and implement Policy: Section 3.04 – Release, Transfers and policies and procedures for post-disposition youth to Leaves coordinate the provision of transitional and reentry services including, but not limited to, medical and The agency provided transition plans for behavioral health, education, probation supervision and review. The transition plans provide the ☒ ☐ ☐ community-based services. youth with contacts for community-based services such as education, medical, and behavioral health providers. The facility administrator shall develop and implement Policy: Section 3.04 – Release, Transfers and written policies and procedures for the furlough of youth Leaves ☒ ☐ ☐ from custody. 1352 CLASSIFICATION Policy: Section 3.01 – Youth Admissions, Referrals, Screenings and Classification The facility administrator shall develop and implement written policies and procedures on classification of youth BSCC staff reviewed the agency’s policies for the purpose of determining housing placement in the and procedures and the San Francisco facility. Juvenile Center Juvenile Classification Form. Such procedures shall: ☒ ☐ ☐ The form is completed by intake staff during the admissions process. Youth are then classified for housing and programming placement based on the information collected. (a) provide for the safety of the youth, other youth, facility Policy: Section 3.01 – Youth Admissions, staff, and the public by placing youth in the appropriate, Referrals, Screenings and Classification least restrictive housing and program settings. Housing ☒ ☐ ☐ assignments shall consider the need for single, double or dormitory assignment or location within the dormitory; (b) consider facility populations and physical design of Policy: Section 3.01 – Youth Admissions, the facility; Referrals, Screenings and Classification ☒ ☐ ☐ 7518 San Francisco PROB SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 17 of 45 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (c) provide that a youth shall be classified upon Policy: Section 3.01 – Youth Admissions, admittance to the facility; classification factors shall Referrals, Screenings and Classification include, but not be limited to: age, maturity, sophistication, emotional stability, program needs, legal ☒ ☐ ☐ status, public safety considerations, medical/mental health considerations, gender and gender identity of the youth; (d) provide for periodic classification reviews, including Policy: Section 3.01 – Youth Admissions, provisions that consider the level of supervision and the Referrals, Screenings and Classification ☒ ☐ ☐ youth's behavior while in custody; and, (e) provide that facility staff shall not separate youth from Policy: Section 3.01 – Youth Admissions, the general population or assign youth to a single Referrals, Screenings and Classification occupancy room based solely on the youth's actual or perceived race, ethnic group identification, ancestry, All youth were assigned single-occupancy national origin, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, rooms on the day of inspection. gender identity, gender expression, mental or physical ☒ ☐ ☐ disability, or HIV status. This section does not prohibit staff from placing youth in a single occupancy room at the youth's specific request or in accordance with Title 15 regulations regarding separation. (f) facility staff shall not consider lesbian, gay, bisexual, Policy: Section 3.01 – Youth Admissions, transgender, questioning or intersex identification or Referrals, Screenings and Classification status as an indicator of likelihood of being sexually ☒ ☐ ☐ abusive. 1352.5 TRANSGENDER AND INTERSEX YOUTH. Policy: Section 5.11 – Transgender and Intersex Youth; 5.02 – LGBTQI Youth The facility administrator shall develop written policies Protocol and procedures ensuring respectful and equitable treatment of transgender and intersex youth. The agency provided their policies and The policies shall provide that: ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures and intake forms for review. The facility’s policies require staff to respect every youth’s gender identity. (a) Facility staff shall respect every youth’s gender Policy: Section 5.11 – Transgender and identity and shall refer to the youth by the youth’s Intersex Youth preferred name and gender pronoun, regardless of the youth’s legal name. Facilities 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 present Policy: Section 5.11 – Transgender and themselves in a manner consistent with their gender Intersex Youth identity and shall provide youth with the institution’s ☒ ☐ ☐ clothing and undergarments consistent with their gender identity. (c) Facility staff shall house youth in the unit or room that Policy: Section 5.11 – Transgender and best meets their individual needs and promotes their Intersex Youth safety and well-being. Staff may not automatically house youth according to their external anatomy and shall document the reasons for any decision to house youth ☒ ☐ ☐ in a unit that does not match their gender identity. In making a housing decision, staff shall consider the youth’s preferences, as well as any recommendations from the youth’s health or behavioral health provider. 7518 San Francisco PROB SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 18 of 45 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (d) Facility administrators shall ensure that transgender Policy: Section 5.11 – Transgender and and intersex youth have access to medical and Intersex Youth behavioral health providers qualified to provide care and ☒ ☐ ☐ treatment to transgender and intersex youth. (e) Consistent with the facility’s reasonable and Policy: Section 5.11 – Transgender and necessary security considerations and physical plant, Intersex Youth facility staff shall make every effort to ensure the safety and privacy of transgender and intersex youth when the ☒ ☐ ☐ youth are using the bathroom or shower, or dressing or undressing. Facility staff shall not conduct physical searches of any Policy: Section 5.11 – Transgender and youth for the purpose of determining the youth’s Intersex Youth anatomical sex. Whenever feasible, the facility shall ☒ ☐ ☐ respect the youth’s preference regarding the gender of the staff member who conducts any search of the youth. 1353 ORIENTATION Policy: Section 3.05 – Orientation The facility administrator shall develop and implement Youth are provided with orientation to the written policies and procedures to orient a youth prior to facility upon admission by intake staff. The placement in a living area. Both written and verbal information is provided in both written and information shall be provided and supplemented with verbal forms. Youth interviewed during the video orientation if feasible. Provision shall be made to inspection stated that staff verbally review the provide accessible orientation information to all detained ☒ ☐ ☐ facility rules and expectations when they youth including those with disabilities, limited literacy, or arrive at the facility. English language learners. Orientation shall include information that addresses: The Youth Orientation Handbook covers all the required elements of Title 15 Regulation. (a) facility rules including contraband and searches and Policy: Section 3.05 – Orientation disciplinary procedures; ☒ ☐ ☐ (b) facility’s system of positive behavior interventions Policy: Section 3.05 – Orientation and supports, including behavior expectations, incentives that youth will receive for complying with The youth interviewed were aware of the facility rules, and consequences that may result when ☒ ☐ ☐ facility’s behavior modification program and youth violate the rules of the facility; the incentives for displaying good behavior. (c) age appropriate information that explains the facility’s Policy: Section 3.05 – Orientation policy prohibiting sexual abuse and sexual harassment and how to report incidents or suspicions of sexual ☒ ☐ ☐ abuse or sexual harassment; (d) identification of key staff and their roles; Policy: Section 3.05 – Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ (e) the existence of the grievance procedure, the steps Policy: Section 3.05 – Orientation that must be taken to use it, the youth’s right to be free of retaliation for reporting a grievance, and the name of The Youth Orientation Handbook covers all ☒ ☐ ☐ the person or position designated to resolve the issue; the required elements of Title 15 Regulation. (f) access to legal services and information on the court Policy: Section 3.05 – Orientation process; ☒ ☐ ☐ (g) access to routine and emergency health and mental Policy: Section 3.05 – Orientation health care; ☒ ☐ ☐ (h) access to education, religious services, and Policy: Section 3.05 – Orientation recreational activities; ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy: Section 3.05 – Orientation (i) housing assignments; ☒ ☐ ☐ 7518 San Francisco PROB SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 19 of 45 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (j) opportunity for personal hygiene and daily showers Policy: Section 3.05 – Orientation including the availability of personal care items The Youth Orientation Handbook covers all ☒ ☐ ☐ the required elements of Title 15 Regulation. (k) rules and access to correspondence, visits and Policy: Section 3.05 – Orientation telephone use; The Youth Orientation Handbook covers all ☒ ☐ ☐ the required elements of Title 15 Regulation. (l) availability of reading materials, programming, and Policy: Section 3.05 – Orientation other activities; ☒ ☐ ☐ (m) facility policies on the use of force, use of restraints, Policy: Section 3.05 – Orientation chemical agents and room confinement; ☒ ☐ ☐ (n) immigration legal services; Policy: Section 3.05 – Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ (o) emergencies including evacuation procedures; Policy: Section 3.05 – Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ (p) non-discrimination policy and the right to be free from Policy: Section 3.05 – Orientation physical, verbal or sexual abuse and harassment by ☒ ☐ ☐ other youth and staff; (q) availability of services and programs in a language Policy: Section 3.05 – Orientation other than English if appropriate; ☒ ☐ ☐ (r) the process for requesting different housing, Policy: Section 3.05 – Orientation education, programming and work assignments; ☒ ☐ ☐ (s) a process for which parents/guardians receive Policy: Section 3.05 – Orientation information regarding the youth’s stay in the facility that at a minimum includes answers to frequently asked The Youth Orientation Handbook covers all ☒ ☐ ☐ questions and provides contact information for the the required elements of Title 15 Regulation. facility, medical, school and mental health; and, (t) a process by which youth may request access to Title Policy: Section 3.05 – Orientation 15 Minimum Standards for Juvenile Facilities. The Youth Orientation Handbook covers all ☒ ☐ ☐ the required elements of Title 15 Regulation. 1354 SEPARATION Policy: Section 9.03 – Separation The facility administrator shall develop and implement In accordance with their policies and written policies and procedures that address: procedures, youth placed in a separation program should be reviewed every eight (8) hours by a Senior Counselor and/or the Officer of the day. In addition, the Director of Juvenile Facilities shall conduct a weekly ☒ ☐ ☐ review of the number of youth on separation programs each month, the number of days each youth spent on the separation programs, and the number of youths who require a Reintegration and Safety Plan. (a) separation of youth for reasons that include, but are Policy: Section 9.03 (I) – Separation not be limited to, medical and mental health conditions, assaultive behavior, disciplinary consequences and ☒ ☐ ☐ protective custody. (b) consideration of positive youth development and Policy: Section 9.03 (I) – Separation trauma-informed care. ☒ ☐ ☐ 7518 San Francisco PROB SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 20 of 45 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (c) separated youth shall not be denied normal privileges Policy: Section 9.03 (I) – Separation available at the facility, except when necessary to accomplish the objective of separation. The youth interviewed during the inspection ☒ ☐ ☐ confirmed compliance with Title 15 regulation. (d) when the objective of the separation is discipline, Policy: Section 9.03 (I) – Separation Title 15 Section 1390 shall apply. ☒ ☐ ☐ (e) when separation results in room confinement, the Policy: Section 9.03 (I) – Separation separation shall occur in accordance with Welfare and Institutions Code Section 208.3 and Section 1354.5 of ☒ ☐ ☐ these regulations. (f) policies and procedures shall ensure a daily review of Policy: Section 9.03 (I) – Separation separated youth to determine if separation remains ☒ ☐ ☐ necessary. 1354.5 ROOM CONFINEMENT Policy: Section 9.05 – Room Confinement (a) The facility administrator shall develop and BSCC staff reviewed the agency’s policies implement written policies and procedures addressing and procedures and documentation for room the confinement of youth in their room that are consistent confinement. There were six incidents of with Welfare and Institutions Code Section 208.3. The youth being placed in room confinement placement of a youth in room confinement shall be since the facility’s last inspection. The facility accomplished in accordance with the following attempts other alternatives, including placing guidelines: youth in a different unit to de-escalate instead ☒ ☐ ☐ of utilizing room confinement. We reviewed six incident reports and the facility’s Room Confinement Checklist to assist with determining compliance with this regulation. Youth are not generally held in a room confinement for more than four hours. (1) Room confinement shall not be used before other, Policy: Section 9.05 – Room Confinement less restrictive, options have been attempted and exhausted, unless attempting those options poses a ☒ ☐ ☐ threat to the safety or security of any youth or staff. (2) Room confinement shall not be used for the Policy: Section 9.05 – Room Confinement purposes of punishment, coercion, convenience, or ☒ ☐ ☐ retaliation by staff. (3) Room confinement shall not be used to the extent Policy: Section 9.05 – Room Confinement that it compromises the mental and physical health of ☒ ☐ ☐ the youth. (b) A youth may be held up to four hours in room Policy: Section 9.05 – Room Confinement confinement. After the youth has been held in room confinement for a period of four hours, staff shall do one ☒ ☐ ☐ or more of the following: Policy: Section 9.05 – Room Confinement (1) Return the youth to general population. ☒ ☐ ☐ 7518 San Francisco PROB SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 21 of 45 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 Policy: Section 9.05 – Room Confinement Medical and mental health staff were interviewed during the inspection to confirm each agency’s role when youth are placed in (2) Consult with mental health or medical staff. ☒ ☐ ☐ room confinement. Medical and behavioral health staff are notified immediately when a youth needs to be assessed for continued room confinement. (3) Develop an individualized plan that includes the Policy: Section 9.05 – Room Confinement goals and objectives to be met in order to reintegrate ☒ ☐ ☐ the youth to general population. (4) If room confinement must be extended beyond Policy: Section 9.05 – Room Confinement four hours, staff shall do each of the following: (A) Document the reasons for room confinement and the basis for the extension, the date and time ☒ ☐ ☐ the youth was first placed in room confinement, and when he or she is eventually released from room confinement. (B) Develop an individualized plan that includes Policy: Section 9.05 – Room Confinement the goals and objectives to be met in order to ☒ ☐ ☐ integrate the youth to general population. (C) Obtain documented authorization by the Policy: Section 9.05 – Room Confinement facility superintendent or his or her designee ☒ ☐ ☐ every four hours thereafter. (5) This section is not intended to limit the use of Policy: Section 9.05 – Room Confinement single-person rooms or cells for the housing of youth in juvenile facilities and does not apply to normal ☒ ☐ ☐ sleeping hours. (6) This section does not apply to youth or wards in Policy: Section 9.05 – Room Confinement court holding facilities or adult facilities. ☒ ☐ ☐ (7) Nothing in this section shall be construed to Policy: Section 9.05 – Room Confinement conflict with any law providing greater or additional ☒ ☐ ☐ protections to youth. (8) This section does not apply during an Policy: Section 9.05 – Room Confinement extraordinary emergency circumstance that requires a significant departure from normal institutional operations, including a natural disaster or facility- wide threat that poses an imminent and substantial ☒ ☐ ☐ risk of harm to multiple staff or youth. This exception shall apply for the shortest amount of time needed to address this imminent and substantial risk of harm. (9) This section does not apply when a youth is Policy: Section 9.05 – Room Confinement placed in a locked cell or sleeping room to treat and protect against the spread of a communicable disease for the shortest amount of time required to reduce the risk of infection, with the written approval of a licensed physician or nurse practitioner, when the youth is not required to be in an infirmary for an ☒ ☐ ☐ illness. Additionally, this section does not apply when a youth is placed in a locked cell or sleeping room for required extended care after medical treatment with the written approval of a licensed physician or nurse practitioner, when the youth is not required to be in an infirmary for illness. 7518 San Francisco PROB SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 22 of 45 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1355 INSTITUTIONAL ASSESSMENT AND PLAN Policy: Section 8.13 – Institutional Assessment and Plan The facility administrator shall develop and implement written policies and procedures for assessment and BSCC staff reviewed the agency’s policies case planning. ☒ ☐ ☐ and procedures and examples of youth assessments and case plans during the inspection. (a) Assessment: Policy: Section 8.13 – Institutional The assessment is based on information collected Assessment and Plan during the admission process with periodic review, which includes the youth's risk factors, needs and strengths The agency provided a copy of the Juvenile including, but not limited to, identification of substance Center Admissions Pre-Assessment. The abuse history, educational, vocational, counseling, ☒ ☐ ☐ assessment is administered when the youth behavioral health, consideration of known history of is admitted into the facility. The information trauma, and family strengths and needs. obtained from the assessment is used to develop case plans for each youth. (b) Institutional Case Plan: Policy: Section 8.13 – Institutional (1) A case plan shall be developed for each youth Assessment and Plan held for at least 30 days or more and created within ☒ ☐ ☐ 40 days of admission. (2) The institutional plan shall include, but not be Policy: Section 8.13 – Institutional limited to, written documentation that provides: Assessment and Plan (A) objectives and time frame for the resolution of ☒ ☐ ☐ problems identified in the assessment; (B) a plan for meeting the objectives that includes Policy: Section 8.13 – Institutional a description of program resources needed and Assessment and Plan individuals responsible for assuring that the plan ☒ ☐ ☐ is implemented; (3) periodic evaluation of progress towards meeting Policy: Section 8.13 – Institutional the objectives, including periodic review and Assessment and Plan discussion of the plan with the youth; Case Plans are developed for each youth in custody for at least 30 days. The case plans ☒ ☐ ☐ are evaluated for progress towards meeting objectives and periodically reviewed and discussed with the youth. (4) a transition plan, the contents of which shall be Policy: Section 8.13 – Institutional subject to existing resources, shall be developed for Assessment and Plan post dispositional youth in accordance with Section ☒ ☐ ☐ 1351; and, (5) in as much as possible and if appropriate, the Policy: Section 8.13 – Institutional plan, including the transition plan, shall be developed Assessment and Plan with input from the family, supportive adults, youth, ☒ ☐ ☐ and Regional Center for the Developmentally Disabled. 1356 COUNSELING AND CASEWORK SERVICES Policy: Section 8.05 – Counseling and Supporting Youth The facility administrator shall develop and implement written policies and procedures ensuring the availability The youth interviewed stated that staff are of appropriate counseling and casework services for all ☒ ☐ ☐ helpful and assist them with any needs or youth. Policies and procedures shall ensure: concerns. Most youth reported feeling safe (a) youth will receive assistance with needs or concerns approaching Juvenile Counselors with issues. that may arise; 7518 San Francisco PROB SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 23 of 45 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (b) youth will receive assistance in requesting contact Policy: Section 8.05 – Counseling and with parents, other supportive adults, attorney, clergy, Supporting Youth ☒ ☐ ☐ probation officer, or other public official; and, (c) youth will be provided access to available resources Policy: Section 8.05 – Counseling and to meet the youth’s needs. Supporting Youth ☒ ☐ ☐ 1357 USE OF FORCE Policy: Section 10.16 – Use of Force The facility administrator, in cooperation with the The agency’s policies and procedures were responsible physician, shall develop and implement reviewed to ensure compliance with Title 15 written policies and procedures for the use of force, Regulations. Juvenile Counselors receive which may include chemical agents. Force shall never regular training in the Use of Force through be applied as punishment, discipline, retaliation or Defensive Tactics Training and policy review. treatment. There were seven incidents of Use of Force (a) At a minimum, each facility shall develop policies and being applied by staff on youth ordered to procedures which: SYTF since the date of the last inspection. ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff reviewed 5 incident reports documenting the Use of Force. The incident reports reviewed indicate staff followed the agency’s policies and procedures when determining if the Use of Force was reasonable and necessary. (1) restricts the use of force to that which is deemed Policy: Section 10.16 – Use of Force reasonable and necessary, as defined in Section 1302 to ensure the safety and security of youth, staff, others ☒ ☐ ☐ and the facility. (2) outline the force options available to staff including Policy: Section 10.16 – Use of Force both physical and non-physical options and define when those force options are appropriate. The agency’s policies and procedures outline ☒ ☐ ☐ force options available to staff, which include both Non-Physical and Physical options. (3) describe force options or techniques that are Policy: Section 10.16 – Use of Force expressly prohibited by the facility. ☒ ☐ ☐ (4) describe the requirements of staff to report any Policy: Section 10.16 – Use of Force inappropriate use of force, and to take affirmative ☒ ☐ ☐ action to immediately stop it. (5) define a standardized reporting format that Policy: Section 10.16 – Use of Force includes time period and procedure for documenting and reporting the use of force, including reporting BSCC staff reviewed incident reports requirements of management and line staff and documenting the use of force that are procedures for reviewing and tracking use of force completed by staff before the end of their incidents by supervisory and or management staff, shift. The reports are reviewed by ☒ ☐ ☐ which include procedures for debriefing a particular management, and a debrief occurs with staff incident with staff and/or youth for the purposes of involved in the incident. training as well as mitigating the effects of trauma that may have been experienced by staff and /or the youth involved. (6) Include an administrative review and a system for Policy: Section 10.16 – Use of Force investigating unreasonable use of force. ☒ ☐ ☐ 7518 San Francisco PROB SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 24 of 45 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (7) define the role, notification, and follow-up Policy: Section 10.16 – Use of Force procedures required after use of force incidents for medical, mental health staff and parents or legal ☒ ☐ ☐ guardians. (8) describe the limitations of use of force on pregnant Policy: Section 10.16 – Use of Force youth in accordance with Penal Code Section 6030(f) ☒ ☐ ☐ and Welfare and Institutions Code Section 222. (b) Facilities that authorize chemical agents as a force Policy: Section 10.16 – Use of Force option shall include policies and procedures that: (1) identify who is approved to carry and/or utilize The San Francisco Juvenile Probation chemical agents in the facility and the type, size and ☐ ☐ ☒ Department does not authorize the use of the approved method of deployment for those Chemical Agents inside SYTF. chemical agents. (2) mandate that chemical agents only be used when Policy: Section 10.16 – Use of Force there is an imminent threat to the youth’s safety or the safety of others and only when de-escalation efforts ☐ ☐ ☒ have been unsuccessful or are not reasonably possible. (3) outline the facility’s approved methods and Policy: Section 10.16 – Use of Force timelines for decontamination from chemical agents. This shall include that youth who have been exposed to chemical agents shall not be left unattended until ☐ ☐ ☒ that youth is fully decontaminated or is no longer suffering the effects of the chemical agent. (4) define the role, notification, and follow-up Policy: Section 10.16 – Use of Force procedures required after use of force incidents involving chemical agents for medical, mental health ☐ ☐ ☒ staff and parents or legal guardians. (5) provide for the documentation of each incident of Policy: Section 10.16 – Use of Force use of chemical agents, including the reasons for which it was used, efforts to de-escalate prior to use, youth and staff involved, the date, time and location ☐ ☐ ☒ of use, decontamination procedures applied and identification of any injuries sustained as a result of such use. (c) Facilities shall develop policies and procedure which Policy: Section 10.16 – Use of Force require that agencies provide initial and regular training in use of force and chemical agents when appropriate that address: ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) known medical and behavioral health conditions that would contraindicate certain types of force; (2) acceptable chemical agents and the methods of Policy: Section 10.16 – Use of Force application. ☐ ☐ ☒ (3) signs or symptoms that should result in immediate Policy: Section 10.16 – Use of Force referral to medical or behavioral health. ☒ ☐ ☐ (4) instruction on the Constitutional Limitations of Use Policy: Section 10.16 – Use of Force of Force. ☒ ☐ ☐ (5) physical training force options that may require Policy: Section 10.16 – Use of Force the use of perishable skills. ☒ ☐ ☐ (6) timelines the facility uses to define regular Policy: Section 10.16 – Use of Force training. ☒ ☐ ☐ 7518 San Francisco PROB SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 25 of 45 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1358 USE OF PHYSICAL RESTRAINTS Policy: Section 10.17 – Use of Physical Restraints The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician and mental health director, shall The SYTF had five incident reports involving develop and implement written policies and procedures the use of physical restraints. We reviewed for the use of restraint devices. Restraint devices include the incident reports provided, and they any devices which immobilize a youth's extremities ☒ ☐ ☐ indicated staff followed the agency’s policies and/or prevent the youth from being ambulatory. and procedures for the application of physical restraints. Physical restraints may be used only for those youth who Policy: Section 10.17 – Use of Physical present an immediate danger to themselves or others, Restraints who exhibit behavior which results in the destruction of property, or reveals the intent to cause self-inflicted ☒ ☐ ☐ physical harm. Physical restraints should be utilized only when it appears less restrictive alternatives would be ineffective in controlling the youth’s behavior. In no case shall restraints be used as punishment or Policy: Section 10.17 – Use of Physical discipline, or as a substitute for treatment. The use of Restraints restraint devices that attach a youth to a wall, floor or other fixture, including a restraint chair, or through affixing of hands and feet together behind the back (hogtying) is ☒ ☐ ☐ prohibited. The use of restraints on pregnant youth is limited in accordance with Penal Code Section 6030(f) and Welfare and Institutions Code Section 222. The provisions of this section do not apply to the use of Policy: Section 10.17 – Use of Physical handcuffs, shackles or other restraint devices when used Restraints to restrain youth for movement or transportation within the facility. Movement within the facility shall be governed by ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 1358.5, Use of Restraint Devices for Movement Within the Facility. Youth shall be placed in restraints only with the approval Policy: Section 10.17 – Use of Physical of the facility manager or designee. The facility manager Restraints may delegate authority to place a youth in restraints to a physician. Reasons for continued retention in restraints ☒ ☐ ☐ shall be reviewed and documented at a minimum of every hour. A medical opinion on the safety of placement and Policy: Section 10.17 – Use of Physical retention shall be secured as soon as possible, but no Restraints later than two hours from the time of placement. The ☒ ☐ ☐ youth shall be medically cleared for continued retention at least every three hours thereafter. A mental health consultation shall be secured as soon as Policy: Section 10.17 – Use of Physical possible, but in no case longer than four hours from the Restraints time of placement, to assess the need for mental health treatment. Medical and mental health staff were interviewed to ensure compliance with this regulation. Both agencies reported good ☒ ☐ ☐ communication with Probation when youth are placed in physical restraints and require assessment by medical and behavioral health professionals. 7518 San Francisco PROB SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 26 of 45 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 Continuous direct visual supervision shall be conducted Policy: Section 10.17 – Use of Physical to ensure that the restraints are properly employed, and Restraints to ensure the safety and well-being of the youth. Observations of the youth's behavior and any staff ☒ ☐ ☐ interventions shall be documented at least every 15 minutes, with actual time of the documentation recorded. In addition to the requirements above, policies and Policy: Section 10.17 – Use of Physical procedures shall address: Restraints (a) documentation of the circumstances leading to an ☒ ☐ ☐ application of restraints. (b) known medical conditions that would contraindicate Policy: Section 10.17 – Use of Physical certain restraint devices and/or techniques. Restraints ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) acceptable restraint devices. Policy: Section 10.17 – Use of Physical Restraints ☒ ☐ ☐ (d) signs or symptoms which should result in immediate Policy: Section 10.17 – Use of Physical medical/mental health referral. Restraints ☒ ☐ ☐ (e) availability of cardiopulmonary resuscitation Policy: Section 10.17 – Use of Physical equipment. Restraints ☒ ☐ ☐ (f) protective housing of restrained youth. While in Policy: Section 10.17 – Use of Physical restraint devices, all youth shall be housed alone or in a Restraints specified housing area for restrained youth which makes ☒ ☐ ☐ provision to protect the youth from abuse. Policy: Section 10.17 – Use of Physical (g) provision for hydration and sanitation needs. Restraints ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy: Section 10.17 – Use of Physical (h) exercising of extremities. Restraints ☒ ☐ ☐ 1358.5 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES FOR Policy: Section 10.08 – Use of Restraint MOVEMENT AND TRANSPORTATION WITHIN Devices for Movement and Transport Within THE FACILITY. the Facility The Facility Administrator, in cooperation with the The agency provided the policies and responsible physician and behavioral/mental health procedures and the Use of Mechanical director, shall develop and implement written policies Restraints for Movement and Transportation and procedures for the use of restraint devices when the ☒ ☐ ☐ Form for review. The form is completed by purpose is for movement or transportation within the staff when restraints are used to protect the facility that shall include the following: youth and staff while transporting them to (a) identification of acceptable restraint devices, staff different locations within the facility. approved to utilize restraint devices and the required training. (b) the circumstances leading to the application of Policy: Section 10.08 – Use of Restraint restraints must be documented. Devices for Movement and Transport Within ☒ ☐ ☐ the Facility 7518 San Francisco PROB SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 27 of 45 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (c) an individual assessment of the need to apply Policy: Section 10.08 – Use of Restraint restraints for movement or transportation that includes Devices for Movement and Transport Within consideration of less restrictive alternatives, the Facility consideration of a youth’s known medical or mental ☒ ☐ ☐ health conditions, trauma informed approaches, and a process for documentation and supervisor review and approval. (d) consideration of safety and security of the facility, Policy: Section 10.08 – Use of Restraint with a clearly defined expectation that restraint devices Devices for Movement and Transport Within shall not be used for the purposes of discipline or ☒ ☐ ☐ the Facility retaliation. (e) the use of restraints on pregnant youth is limited in Policy: Section 10.08 – Use of Restraint accordance with Penal Code Section 6030(f) and Devices for Movement and Transport Within Welfare and Institutions Code Section 222. ☒ ☐ ☐ the Facility 1359 SAFETY ROOM PROCEDURES Policy: Section 9.04- Safety Rooms (a) The facility administrator, and where applicable, in The San Francisco Juvenile Probation cooperation with the responsible physician, shall Department does not authorize the use of develop and implement written policies and procedures Safety Rooms as defined in Title 15 Section governing the use of safety rooms, as described in Title 1359. 24, Part 2, Section 1230.1.13. The room shall be used to hold only those youth who present an immediate ☐ ☐ ☒ danger to themselves or others, who exhibit behavior which results in the destruction of property, or reveals the intent to cause self-inflicted physical harm. A safety room shall not be used for punishment or discipline, or as a substitute for treatment. Policies and procedures shall: (1) include provisions for administration of necessary Policy: Section 9.04- Safety Rooms nutrition and fluids, access to a toilet, and suitable ☐ ☐ ☒ clothing to provide for privacy; (2) provide for approval of the facility manager, or Policy: Section 9.04- Safety Rooms designee, before a youth is placed into a safety room; ☐ ☐ ☒ (3) provide for continuous direct visual supervision Policy: Section 9.04- Safety Rooms and documentation of the youth's behavior and any staff interventions every 15 minutes, with actual time ☐ ☐ ☒ recorded; (4) provide that the youth shall be evaluated by the Policy: Section 9.04- Safety Rooms facility manager, or designee, every four hours; ☐ ☐ ☒ (5) provide for immediate medical assessment, Policy: Section 9.04- Safety Rooms where appropriate, or an assessment at the next ☐ ☐ ☒ daily sick call; and, (6) provide a process for documenting the reason for Policy: Section 9.04- Safety Rooms placement, including attempts to use less restrictive means of control, and decisions to continue and end ☐ ☐ ☒ placement. (b) The placement of a youth in the safety room shall be Policy: Section 9.04- Safety Rooms accomplished in accordance with the following: (1) safety room shall not be used before other less restrictive options have been attempted and ☐ ☐ ☒ exhausted, unless attempting those options poses a threat to the safety or security of any youth or staff. (2) safety room shall not be used for the purposes of Policy: Section 9.04- Safety Rooms punishment, coercion, convenience, or retaliation by ☐ ☐ ☒ staff. 7518 San Francisco PROB SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 28 of 45 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (3) safety room shall not be used to the extent that it Policy: Section 9.04- Safety Rooms compromises the mental and physical health of the ☐ ☐ ☒ youth. (c) A youth may be held up to four hours in the safety Policy: Section 9.04- Safety Rooms room. After the youth has been held in the safety room for a period of four hours, staff shall do one or more of ☐ ☐ ☒ the following: Policy: Section 9.04- Safety Rooms (1) return the youth to general population. ☐ ☐ ☒ Policy: Section 9.04- Safety Rooms (2) consult with mental health or medical staff, ☐ ☐ ☒ (3) develop an individualized plan that includes the Policy: Section 9.04- Safety Rooms goals and objectives to be met in order to reintegrate ☐ ☐ ☒ the youth to general population. (d) If confinement in the safety room must be extended Policy: Section 9.04- Safety Rooms beyond four hours, staff shall develop an individualized plan that includes the requirements of Section 1354.5 ☐ ☐ ☒ and the goals and objectives to be met in order to integrate the youth to general population. 1360 SEARCHES Policy: Section 10.10 - Searches The facility administrator shall develop and implement BSCC staff reviewed the agency’s policies written policies and procedures governing the search of and procedures and the Juvenile Justice youth, the facility, and visitors. Centers Search Authorization Form. The Policies and procedures shall provide that: policies and procedures are consistent with Title 15 regulations The method of searches defined in the ☒ ☐ ☐ agency’s policies and procedures includes a pat-down search, a metal detector search, a visual search, a room search, a unit search, and a facility search. The policy and procedure indicate supervisor approval is needed prior to performing a strip search. (a) Searches shall be conducted to ensure the safety Policy: Section 10.10 - Searches and security of the facility, public, visitors, youth, and ☒ ☐ ☐ staff. (b) Searches shall be conducted in a manner that Policy: Section 10.10 - Searches preserves the privacy and dignity of the person being searched and shall not be conducted for harassment or ☒ ☐ ☐ as a form of discipline or punishment. (c) Strip searches and visual or physical body cavity Policy: Section 10.10 - Searches searches shall comply with Penal Code Section 4030. The youth interviewed during the inspection ☒ ☐ ☐ assisted with confirming compliance with this element of Title 15 Regulation. (d) Physical body cavity searches shall only be Policy: Section 10.10 - Searches conducted by a medical professional. ☒ ☐ ☐ 7518 San Francisco PROB SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 29 of 45 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (e) Any youth held after a detention hearing shall only be Policy: Section 10.10 - Searches strip searched with prior approval of a supervisor when there is reasonable suspicion based on specific and The Juvenile Counselors and Supervising articulable facts to believe that youth is concealing Counselors interviewed during the inspection ☒ ☐ ☐ contraband. The reasonable suspicion shall be assisted with confirming compliance with this documented. element of Title 15 regulation. (f) Searches of transgender and intersex youth shall Policy: Section 10.10 - Searches comply with Section 1352.5. ☒ ☐ ☐ (g) Cross-gender pat-down searches and strip searches Policy: Section 10.10 - Searches are prohibited except in exigent circumstances or when conducted by a medical professional. Such searches ☒ ☐ ☐ must be justified and documented in writing. 1361 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE Policy: Section 5.05 – Youth Grievances The facility administrator shall develop and implement During the inspection, BSCC staff reviewed written policies and procedures whereby any youth may twenty grievances filed by youth in the facility. appeal and have resolved grievances relating to any The agency has an Ombudsman that condition of confinement, including but not limited to collects, reviews, and meets with youth who health care services, classification decisions, program file grievances. The Ombudsman is tasked participation, telephone, mail or visiting procedures, with resolving grievances within the timelines food, clothing, bedding, mistreatment, harassment or established in Title 15 Regulation. violations of the nondiscrimination policy. There shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ no time limit on filing grievances. Policies and There were 198 grievances filed by youth in procedures shall include provisions whereby the facility the facilities since the agency’s last BSCC manager ensures: inspection. If a youth wants to appeal the findings of their grievance, the grievance can be escalated to the Assistant Chief Probation Officer for final resolution. (a) a grievance form and instructions for registering a Policy: Section 5.05 – Youth Grievances grievance, which includes provisions for the youth to have free access to the form; BSCC staff toured the SYTF and observed grievances available to youth in each unit, ☒ ☐ ☐ and a locked grievance box for confidentially submitting grievances. (b) the youth shall have the option to confidentially file Policy: Section 5.05 – Youth Grievances the grievance or to deliver the form to any youth ☒ ☐ ☐ supervision staff working in the facility; (c) resolution of the grievance at the lowest appropriate Policy: Section 5.05 – Youth Grievances staff level; ☒ ☐ ☐ (d) provision for a prompt review and initial response to Policy: Section 5.05 – Youth Grievances grievances within three (3) business days, grievances that relate to health and safety issues must be The ombudsman confirmed compliance with addressed immediately; ☒ ☐ ☐ Title 15 Regulation for timelines when responding to grievances. (1) The youth may elect to be present to explain Policy: Section 5.05 – Youth Grievances his/her version of the grievance to a person not directly involved in the circumstances which led to the The ombudsman meets with each youth and ☒ ☐ ☐ grievance. documents their grievance. (2) Provision for a staff representative approved by Policy: Section 5.05 – Youth Grievances the facility administrator to assist the youth. ☒ ☐ ☐ 7518 San Francisco PROB SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 30 of 45 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (e) provision for a written response to the grievance Policy: Section 5.05 – Youth Grievances which includes the reasons for the decisions; ☒ ☐ ☐ (f) a system which provides that any appeal of a Policy: Section 5.05 – Youth Grievances grievance shall be heard by a person not directly ☒ ☐ ☐ involved in the circumstances which led to the grievance; (g) resolution of the grievance must occur within ten (10) Policy: Section 5.05 – Youth Grievances business days unless circumstances dictate a longer ☒ ☐ ☐ time frame. The youth shall be notified of any delay; and, (h) the policy shall provide multiple internal and external Policy: Section 5.05 – Youth Grievances methods to report sexual abuse and sexual harassment. ☒ ☐ ☐ Whether or not associated with a grievance, concerns of Policy: Section 5.05 – Youth Grievances parents, guardians, staff or other parties shall be addressed and documented in accordance with written ☒ ☐ ☐ policies and procedures within a specified timeframe. 1362 REPORTING OF INCIDENTS Policy: Section 2.17 – Incident Records and Reports A written report of all incidents which result in physical harm, use of force, serious threat of physical harm, or The agency submitted Special Incident death of an employee, youth or other person(s) shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ Reports for BSCC staff to review. The reports maintained. Such written record shall be prepared by the are prepared by Juvenile Counselors before staff and submitted to the facility manager by the end of the end of their shift. the shift, unless additional time is necessary and authorized by the facility manager or designee. 1363 USE OF REASONABLE FORCE TO COLLECT DNA as ordered is collected by the Casework DNA SPECIMENS, SAMPLES, IMPRESSIONS Probation Officer. Use of force to collect DNA is not authorized at SFJJC. (a) Pursuant to Penal Code Section 298.1 authorized law enforcement, custodial, or corrections personnel Policy Section 10.16: Use of Force prohibits including peace officers, may employ reasonable force the utilization of force to collect DNA samples. to collect blood specimens, saliva samples, and thumb or palm print impressions from individuals who are required to provide such samples, specimens or ☐ ☐ ☒ impressions pursuant to Penal Code Section 296 and who refuse following written or oral request. (1) For the purpose of this section, the “use of reasonable force” shall be defined as the force that an objective, trained and competent correctional employee, faced with similar facts and circumstances, would consider necessary and reasonable to gain compliance with this section. (2) The use of reasonable force shall be preceded by efforts to secure voluntary compliance. Efforts to secure voluntary compliance shall be documented and include an advisement of the legal obligation to ☐ ☐ ☒ provide the requisite specimen, sample or impression and the consequences of refusal. (b) The force shall not be used without the prior written authorization of the supervising officer on duty. The authorization shall include information that reflects the ☐ ☐ ☒ fact that the offender was asked to provide the requisite specimen, sample, or impression and refused. 7518 San Francisco PROB SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 31 of 45 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (1) If the use of reasonable force includes a cell extraction, the extraction shall be videotaped. Video shall be directed at the cell extraction event. The videotape shall be retained by the agency for the length of time required by statute. Notwithstanding ☐ ☐ ☒ the use of the video as evidence in a court proceeding, the tape shall be retained administratively. 1370 EDUCATION PROGRAM Policy: Section 8.07 – Youth Education Programs (a) School Programs The County Board of Education shall provide for the The San Francisco Office of Education administration and operation of juvenile court schools in (SFCOE) operates the Woodside Learning conjunction with the Chief Probation Officer, or designee Center inside the San Francisco Juvenile pursuant to applicable State laws. The school and facility Justice Center. The Woodside Learning administrators shall develop and implement written policy Center’s education program was evaluated and procedures to ensure communication and on June 17, 2025, by Elana Metz, Vice-Chair, coordination between educators and probation staff. Alameda County Juvenile Justice Culturally responsive and trauma-informed approaches Commission. The evaluation determined that should be applied when providing instruction. Education the education program meets the State staff should collaborate with the facility administrator to Education Code and County Board of use technology to facilitate learning and ensure safe Education policies, along with all applicable technology practices. The facility administrator shall federal education statutes and regulations. request an annual review of each required element of the ☒ ☐ ☐ program by the Superintendent of Schools, and a report The school provides a variety of education or review checklist on compliance, deficiencies, and and vocational opportunities for youth housed corrective action needed to achieve compliance with this at the facility, including a culinary program. section. Such a review, when conducted, cannot be Youth who have graduated from high school delegated to the principal or any other staff of any juvenile are still allowed to participate in the court school site. The Superintendent of Schools shall classroom if they are not disruptive to the conduct this review in conjunction with a qualified outside learning environment. BSCC staff observed agency or individual. Upon receipt of the review, the that the young people seemed engaged with facility administrator or designee shall review each item school staff during the inspection. with the Superintendent of Schools and shall take whatever corrective action is necessary to address each We interviewed school staff who confirmed deficiency and to fully protect the educational interests of collaborative working relationships between all youth in the facility. SFCOE and Probation staff. (b) Required Elements Policy: Section 8.07 – Youth Education The facility school program shall comply with the State Programs Education Code and County Board of Education policies, all applicable federal education statutes and regulations and provide for an annual evaluation of the educational program offerings. As stated in the 2009 California Standards for the Teaching Profession, teachers shall ☒ ☐ ☐ establish and maintain learning environments that are physically, emotionally, and intellectually safe. Youth shall be provided a rigorous, quality educational program that responds to the different learning styles and abilities of students and prepares them for high school graduation, career entry, and post-secondary education. All youth shall be treated equally, and the education Policy: Section 8.07 – Youth Education program shall be free from discriminatory action. Staff Programs shall refer to transgender, intersex and gender- ☒ ☐ ☐ nonconforming youth by their preferred name and gender. (1) The course of study shall comply with the State Policy: Section 8.07 – Youth Education Education Code and include, but not be limited to, Programs ☒ ☐ ☐ courses required for high school graduation. 7518 San Francisco PROB SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 32 of 45 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (2) Information and preparation for the High School Policy: Section 8.07 – Youth Education Equivalency Test as approved by the California Programs Department of Education shall be made available to ☒ ☐ ☐ eligible youth. (3) Youth shall be informed of post-secondary Policy: Section 8.07 – Youth Education education and vocational opportunities. Programs ☒ ☐ ☐ (4) Administration of the High School Equivalency Policy: Section 8.07 – Youth Education Tests as approved by the California Department of Programs ☒ ☐ ☐ Education, shall be made available when possible. (5) Supplemental instruction shall be afforded to youth Policy: Section 8.07 – Youth Education who do not demonstrate sufficient progress towards Programs ☒ ☐ ☐ grade level standards. (6) The minimum school day shall be consistent with Policy: Section 8.07 – Youth Education State Education Code Requirements for juvenile court Programs schools. The facility administrator, in conjunction with education staff, must ensure that operational The agency provided the Woodside Learning procedures do not interfere with the time afforded for Center’s school schedule for review. The the minimum instructional day. Absences, time out of ☒ ☐ ☐ school day is consistent with State Education class or educational instruction, both excused and Code Requirements for juvenile court unexcused, shall be documented. schools. Woodside Leaning Center’s school day begins at 8:45 am and ends at 2:45 pm. (7) Education shall be provided to all youth regardless Policy: Section 8.07 – Youth Education of classification, housing, security status, disciplinary Programs or separation status, including room confinement, except when providing education poses an immediate threat to the safety of self or others. Education ☒ ☐ ☐ includes, but is not limited to, related services as provided in a youth’s Section 504 Plan or Individualized Education Program (IEP). (c) School Discipline Policy: Section 8.07 – Youth Education (1) Positive behavior management will be Programs implemented to reduce the need for disciplinary action in the school setting and be integrated into the facility's The Woodside Learning Center integrates the overall behavioral management plan and security facility’s behavioral management program ☒ ☐ ☐ system. into the class setting. School and facility staff work closely to ensure a safe and secure classroom. (2) School staff shall be advised of administrative Policy: Section 8.07 – Youth Education decisions made by probation staff that may affect the Programs ☒ ☐ ☐ educational programming of students. (3) Except as otherwise provided by the State Policy: Section 8.07 – Youth Education Education Code, expulsion/suspension from school Programs shall be imposed only when other means of correction fails to bring about proper conduct. School staff shall Youth are rarely suspended from school, but follow the appropriate due process safeguards as set if it occurs, the youth are placed in an forth in the State Education Code including the rights ☒ ☐ ☐ alternative location of the facility and provided of students with special needs. School staff shall work packets to complete. document the other means of correction used prior to imposing expulsion/ suspension if an expulsion/suspension is ultimately imposed. 7518 San Francisco PROB SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 33 of 45 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (4) The facility administrator, in conjunction with Policy: Section 8.07 – Youth Education education staff will develop policies and procedures Programs that address the rights of any student who has ☒ ☐ ☐ continuing difficulty completing a school day. (d) Provisions for Special Populations Policy: Section 8.07 – Youth Education (1) State and federal laws and regulations shall be Programs observed for all individuals with disabilities or suspected disabilities. This includes but is not limited to child find, assessment, continuum of alternative ☒ ☐ ☐ placements, manifestation determination reviews, and implementation of Section 504 Plans and Individualized Education Programs. (2) Youth identified as English Learners (EL) shall be Policy: Section 8.07 – Youth Education afforded an educational program that addresses their Programs language needs pursuant to all applicable state and ☒ ☐ ☐ federal laws and regulations governing programs for EL students. (e) Educational Screening and Admission Policy: Section 8.07 – Youth Education (1) Youth shall be interviewed after admittance and a Programs record maintained that documents a youth's educational history, including but not limited to: Youth are screened by school staff after ☒ ☐ ☐ admittance and provided with the appropriate grade-level coursework. (A) School progress/school history; Policy: Section 8.07 – Youth Education Programs ☒ ☐ ☐ (B) Home Language Survey and the results of the Policy: Section 8.07 – Youth Education State Test used for English language proficiency; Programs ☒ ☐ ☐ (C) Needs and services of special populations as Policy: Section 8.07 – Youth Education defined by the State Education Code, including but Programs ☒ ☐ ☐ not limited to, students with special needs. (D) Discipline problems. Policy: Section 8.07 – Youth Education Programs ☒ ☐ ☐ (2) Youth will be immediately enrolled in school. Policy: Section 8.07 – Youth Education Educational staff shall conduct an assessment to Programs determine the youth's general academic functioning ☒ ☐ ☐ levels to enable placement in core curriculum courses. (3) After admission to the facility, a preliminary Policy: Section 8.07 – Youth Education education plan shall be developed for each youth Programs ☒ ☐ ☐ within five school days. (4) Upon enrollment, education staff shall comply with Policy: Section 8.07 – Youth Education the State Education Code and request the youth's Programs records from his/her prior school(s), including, but not limited to, transcripts, Individual Education Program (IEP), 504 Plan, state language assessment scores, immunization records, exit grades, and partial credits. ☒ ☐ ☐ Upon receipt of the transcripts, the youth's educational plan shall be reviewed with the youth and modified as needed. Youth should be informed of the credits they need to graduate. 7518 San Francisco PROB SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 34 of 45 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (f) Educational Reporting Policy: Section 8.07 – Youth Education (1) The complete facility educational record of the Programs youth shall be forwarded to the next educational ☒ ☐ ☐ placement in accordance with the State Education Code. (2) The County Superintendent of Schools shall Policy: Section 8.07 – Youth Education provide appropriate credit (full or partial) for course Programs work completed while in juvenile court school in ☒ ☐ ☐ accordance with the State Education Code. (g) Transition and Re-Entry Planning Policy: Section 8.07 – Youth Education (1) The Superintendent of Schools and the Chief Programs Probation Officer or designee, shall develop policies and procedures to meet the transition needs of youth, There is a Transition Specialist who works including the development of an education transition ☒ ☐ ☐ with the students to assist with coordinating plan, in accordance with the State Education Code educational services upon the youth’s and in alignment with Title 15, Minimum Standards for release. Juvenile Facilities, Section 1355. (h) Post-Secondary Education Opportunities Policy: Section 8.07 – Youth Education (1) The school and facility administrator should, Programs whenever possible, collaborate with local post- secondary education providers to facilitate access to San Francisco City College also offers online educational and vocational opportunities for youth that ☒ ☐ ☐ courses to graduates interested in pursuing considers the use of technology to implement these their post-secondary education. programs. 1371 PROGRAMS, RECREATION, AND EXERCISE. Policy: Section 8.09 – Programs, Recreation and Exercise The facility administrator shall develop and implement written policies and procedures for programs, recreation, A memorandum was provided confirming that and exercise for all youth. The intent is to minimize the an annual review of the programs, recreation, amount of time youth are in their rooms or their bed area. and exercise programs was conducted at the San Francisco Juvenile Facilities. The memo, dated September 9, 2025, was written ☒ ☐ ☐ by Shane Thomas, Director of Juvenile Facilities. The agency also provided policies and procedures and daily program schedules for review. The schedules are posted in each living unit for the youth to view. Juvenile facilities shall provide the opportunity for Policy: Section 8.09 – Programs, Recreation programs, recreation, and exercise a minimum of three and Exercise hours a day during the week and five hours a day each Saturday, Sunday or other non-school days, of which ☒ ☐ ☐ one hour shall be an outdoor activity, weather permitting. A youth’s participation in programs, recreation, and Policy: Section 8.09 – Programs, Recreation exercise may be suspended only upon a written finding and Exercise by the administrator/manager or designee that a youth ☒ ☐ ☐ represents a threat to the safety and security of the facility. Such program, recreation, and exercise schedule shall Policy: Section 8.09 – Programs, Recreation be posted in the living units. and Exercise ☒ ☐ ☐ 7518 San Francisco PROB SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 35 of 45 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 There will be a written annual review of the programs, Policy: Section 8.09 – Programs, Recreation recreation, and exercise by the responsible agency to and Exercise ensure content offered is current, consistent, and ☒ ☐ ☐ relevant to the population. (a) Programs. All youth shall be provided with the Policy: Section 8.09 – Programs, Recreation opportunity for at least one hour of daily programming to and Exercise include, but not be limited to, trauma focused, cognitive, evidence-based, best practice interventions that are The San Francisco Secure Youth Treatment culturally relevant and linguistically appropriate, or pro- Facility programs include, but are not limited social interventions and activities designed to reduce to: recidivism. These programs should be based on the youth’s individual needs as required by Sections 1355 • The Art of Yoga and 1356. Such programs may be provided under the • The Beat Within direction of the Chief Probation Officer or the County • Victim Offender Education Group Office of Education and can be administered by county • Success Stories partners such as mental health agencies, community • 1:1 case management / Mentoring based organizations, faith-based organizations or • Sunset Youth Services Probation staff. • Omega Boys Club Programs may include but are not limited to: • Both sides of the conversation (1) Cognitive Behavior Interventions; • Genesis (2) Management of Stress and Trauma; ☒ ☐ ☐ • Fresh Lifelines for Youth (3) Anger Management; • Health Initiative for Youth (4) Conflict Resolution; • Samoan Community Development (5) Juvenile Justice System; Center (6) Trauma-related interventions; (7) Victim Awareness; A memorandum provided by Juvenile Hall (8) Self-Improvement; Director Shane Thomas confirmed the (9) Parenting Skills and support; programs offered at the Juvenile Facilities (10) Tolerance and Diversity; were “found to be current, consistent, and (11) Healing Informed Approaches; relevant to the population.” (12) Interventions by Credible Messengers; (13) Gender Specific Programming; (14) Art, creative writing, or self-expression; (15) CPR and First Aid training; (16) Restorative Justice or Civic Engagement; (17) Career and leadership opportunities; and, (18) Other topics suitable to the youth population. (b) Recreation. All youth shall be provided the opportunity Policy: Section 8.09 – Programs, Recreation for at least one hour of daily access to unscheduled and Exercise activities such as leisure reading, letter writing, and entertainment. Activities shall be supervised and include There are ample recreational opportunities for orientation and may include coaching of youth. youth housed at the facility. Youth can read, ☒ ☐ ☐ play board/card games, watch TV, play video games, or write letters. The youth seemed occupied during our tour of the facility. (c) Exercise. All youth shall be provided with the Policy: Section 8.09 – Programs, Recreation opportunity for at least one hour of large muscle activity and Exercise ☒ ☐ ☐ each day. The administrator/manager may suspend, for a period not Policy: Section 8.09 – Programs, Recreation to exceed 24 hours, access to recreation and programs. and Exercise The administrator/manager shall document the reasons ☒ ☐ ☐ why suspension of recreation and programs occurs. 7518 San Francisco PROB SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 36 of 45 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1372 RELIGIOUS PROGRAM Policy: Section 8.10 – Religious Programming The facility administrator shall provide access to religious This regulation was confirmed through services and/or religious counseling at least once each interviews with youth. week. Attendance shall be voluntary. A youth shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ allowed to participate in an activity outside of their room if he/she elects not to participate in religious programs. Religious programs shall provide for: Policy: Section 8.10 – Religious Programming (a) opportunity for religious services and practices; ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy: Section 8.10 – Religious Programming (b) availability of clergy; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy: Section 8.10 – Religious Programming (c) availability of religious diets. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1373 WORK PROGRAM Policy: Section 8.11 – Work Program The facility administrator shall develop policies and Youth housed at the facility have an procedures regarding the fair and consistent assignment opportunity to perform jobs in their assigned of youth to work programs. Work assigned to a youth shall ☒ ☐ ☐ living unit. Youth are also responsible for be meaningful, constructive and related to vocational cleaning and keeping their sleeping rooms in training or increasing a youth's sense of responsibility. order. Work programs shall not be imposed as a disciplinary measure 1374 VISITING Policy: Section 5.10 – Youth Visiting The facility administrator shall develop and implement The agency provided the visiting policy and written policies and procedures for visiting, that include procedure, visiting schedules, and sign-in provisions for special visits. Youth shall be allowed to logs for review. The visiting schedule allows receive visits by parents, guardians or persons standing each youth to receive a minimum of two in loco parentis, and children of youth. Other family ☒ ☐ ☐ hours of visitation each week. Youth reported members, such as grandparents and siblings, and that visits generally last the full duration and supportive adults, may be allowed to visit with the do not end early. approval of the facility administrator or designee, and in conjunction with the youth’s case plan or in the best interest of the youth. All visits shall occur at reasonable times, subject only to Policy: Section 5.10 – Youth Visiting the limitations necessary to maintain order and security. Visitation shall not be denied solely based on the visitor’s The visiting schedule is posted in the living criminal history. The staff shall determine in each case, units and contained in the Youth Orientation whether the visitor’s criminal history represents a risk to Handbook. ☒ ☐ ☐ the safety of youth or staff in the facility. Any denial of visitation or limitation on visitations shall be communicated to the youth, person denied and facility administrator. Opportunity for visitation shall be a minimum of two hours Policy: Section 5.10 – Youth Visiting per week. Visits may be supervised, but conversations shall not be monitored unless there is a security or safety ☒ ☐ ☐ need. Provisions for special visits, in addition to the two-hour Policy: Section 5.10 – Youth Visiting minimum and/or outside of the regular visiting hours, shall be accommodated as necessary and within the discretion of the facility administrator or designee. Family therapy and professional visits shall be accommodated outside ☒ ☐ ☐ the provisions of this regulation. Facilities may provide visitation opportunities outside of normal visiting hours to accommodate special visits. The facility may provide access to technology as an Policy: Section 5.10 – Youth Visiting alternative, but not as a replacement, to in-person visiting. ☒ ☐ ☐ 7518 San Francisco PROB SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 37 of 45 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1375 CORRESPONDENCE Policy: Section 5.08 – Mail The facility administrator shall develop and implement The agency’s policies and procedures written policies and procedures for correspondence which indicate that youth are allowed to send and provide that: ☒ ☐ ☐ receive an unlimited amount of mail, with at (a) there is no limitation on the volume of mail that youth least two letters per week being postage-free. may send or receive; (b) youth may send two letters per week postage free; Policy: Section 5.08 – Mail ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) youth may correspond confidentially with state and Policy: Section 5.08 – Mail federal courts, any member of the State Bar or holder of public office, and the Board; however, authorized facility The youth interviewed during the inspection ☒ ☐ ☐ staff may open and inspect such mail only to search for confirmed compliance with this regulation. contraband and in the presence of the youth; and, (d) incoming and outgoing mail, other than that described Policy: Section 5.08 – Mail in (c), may be read by staff only when there is reasonable cause to believe facility safety and security, public safety, ☒ ☐ ☐ or youth safety is jeopardized. 1376 TELEPHONE ACCESS Policy: Section 5.09 – Telephone Access The administrator of each juvenile facility shall develop During the inspection, each phone in the and implement written policies and procedures to provide living units was tested, and all of them were youth with access to telephone communications. ☒ ☐ ☐ operational at the time. Youth are only allowed to call numbers authorized by their Probation Officer. 1377 ACCESS TO LEGAL SERVICES Policy: Section 5.01 – Youth Access to Legal Services The facility administrator shall develop written procedures to ensure the right of youth to have access to the courts BSCC staff reviewed the agency’s policies and legal services. Such access shall include: and procedures, and interviewed youth (a) access, upon request by the youth, to licensed ☒ ☐ ☐ housed at the facility to assist with attorneys and their authorized representatives; determining compliance with Title 15 regulations. (b) provision for confidential consultation with attorneys; Policy: Section 5.01 – Youth Access to Legal and, Services ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) unlimited postage free, legal correspondence and Policy: Section 5.01 – Youth Access to Legal cost-free telephone access as appropriate. Services ☒ ☐ ☐ 1390 DISCIPLINE Policy: Section 8.03 – Discipline and Due Process The facility administrator shall develop and implement written policies and procedures for the discipline of youth A review of the agency’s policies and that shall promote acceptable behavior; including the use procedures and positive behavior of positive behavior interventions and supports. Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ interventions and support framework shall be imposed at the least restrictive level which determined they were consistent with Title 15 promotes the desired behavior and shall not include Regulation. corporal punishment, group punishment, physical or psychological degradation. Deprivation of the following is not permitted: Policy: Section 8.03 – Discipline and Due (a) bed and bedding; Process ☒ ☐ ☐ 7518 San Francisco PROB SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 38 of 45 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 Policy: Section 8.03 – Discipline and Due (b) daily shower, access to drinking fountain, toilet and Process personal hygiene items, and clean clothing; ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy: Section 8.03 – Discipline and Due (c) full nutrition; Process ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy: Section 8.03 – Discipline and Due (d) contact with parent or attorney; Process ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy: Section 8.03 – Discipline and Due (e) exercise; Process ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy: Section 8.03 – Discipline and Due (f) medical services and counseling; Process ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy: Section 8.03 – Discipline and Due (g) religious services; Process ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy: Section 8.03 – Discipline and Due (h) clean and sanitary living conditions; Process ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy: Section 8.03 – Discipline and Due (i) the right to send and receive mail; Process ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy: Section 8.03 – Discipline and Due (j) education; and, Process ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy: Section 8.03 – Discipline and Due (k) rehabilitative programming. Process ☒ ☐ ☐ The facility administrator shall establish rules of conduct Policy: Section 8.03 – Discipline and Due and disciplinary penalties to guide the conduct of youth. Process Such rules and penalties shall include both major violations and minor violations, be stated simply and The facility rules of conduct and disciplinary affirmatively, and be made available to all youth. Provision ☒ ☐ ☐ penalties can be found in the Youth shall be made to provide accessible information to youth Orientation Handbook and posted in each with disabilities, limited English proficiency, or limited living unit. literacy. 1391 DISCIPLINE PROCESS Policy: Section 8.03 – Discipline and Due Process The facility administrator shall develop and implement written policies and procedures for the administration of The agency provided policies and procedures discipline which shall include, but not be limited to: and five examples of Discipline Due Process (a) designation of personnel authorized to impose ☒ ☐ ☐ for review. Youth receive written notice for discipline for violation of rules; any major rule violation and any suggested sanctions. (b) prohibiting discipline to be delegated to any youth; Policy: Section 8.03 – Discipline and Due Process ☒ ☐ ☐ 7518 San Francisco PROB SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 39 of 45 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (c) definition of major and minor rule violations and their Policy: Section 8.03 – Discipline and Due consequences, and due process requirements; Process The agency’s policy and procedure bifurcate ☒ ☐ ☐ rule violations into minor and major violations consistent with Title 15 Regulations. (d) trauma-informed approaches and positive behavior Policy: Section 8.03 – Discipline and Due interventions; Process ☒ ☐ ☐ (e) minor rule violations may be handled informally by Policy: Section 8.03 – Discipline and Due counseling, advising the youth of expected conduct Process imposing a minor consequence. Discipline shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ accompanied by written documentation and a policy of review and appeal to a supervisor; and, (f) major rule violations and the discipline process shall Policy: Section 8.03 – Discipline and Due be documented and require the following: Process (1) written notice of violation prior to a hearing; BSCC staff interviewed youth housed at the ☒ ☐ ☐ facility to assist with determining compliance with Title 15 Regulations. (2) accommodations provided to youth with Policy: Section 8.03 – Discipline and Due disabilities, limited literacy, and English language Process ☒ ☐ ☐ learners; Policy: Section 8.03 – Discipline and Due (3) hearing by a person who is not a party to the Process incident; ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy: Section 8.03 – Discipline and Due (4) opportunity for the youth to be heard, present Process evidence and testimony; ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy: Section 8.03 – Discipline and Due (5) provision for youth to be assisted by staff in the Process hearing process; ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy: Section 8.03 – Discipline and Due Process (6) provision for administrative review. The Notice of Rule Violation and ☒ ☐ ☐ Recommended Sanctions Form is signed by a Supervising Juvenile Counselor. (g) violations that result in a removal from camp or Policy: Section 8.03 – Discipline and Due commitment program, but not a return to court, will follow Process ☒ ☐ ☐ the due process provisions in subsection (e) above. 1410 MANAGEMENT OF COMMUNICABLE Special Programs for Youth (SPY), Policy DISEASES. 1.1410: Management of Communicable Diseases The health administrator/responsible physician, in cooperation with the facility administrator and the local A review of the agency’s policies and health officer, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures and interviews with medical staff procedures to address the identification, treatment, assisted in determining compliance with Title control and follow-up management of communicable 15 regulations. diseases. The policies and procedures shall address, but not be limited to: 7518 San Francisco PROB SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 40 of 45 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 Special Programs for Youth (SPY), Policy 1.1410: Management of Communicable (a) Intake health screening procedures; Diseases ☒ ☐ ☐ Special Programs for Youth (SPY), Policy 1.1410: Management of Communicable (b) Identification of relevant symptoms; ☒ ☐ ☐ Diseases Special Programs for Youth (SPY), Policy 1.1410: Management of Communicable (c) Referral for medical evaluation; ☒ ☐ ☐ Diseases Special Programs for Youth (SPY), Policy 1.1410: Management of Communicable (d) Treatment responsibilities during detention; ☒ ☐ ☐ Diseases Special Programs for Youth (SPY), Policy (e) Coordination with public and private community- 1.1410: Management of Communicable based resources for follow-up treatment; ☒ ☐ ☐ Diseases Special Programs for Youth (SPY), Policy 1.1410: Management of Communicable (f) Applicable reporting requirements; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ Diseases Special Programs for Youth (SPY), Policy 1.1410: Management of Communicable (g) Strategies for handling disease outbreaks. ☒ ☐ ☐ Diseases The policies and procedures shall be updated as Special Programs for Youth (SPY), Policy necessary to reflect communicable disease priorities 1.1410: Management of Communicable identified by the local health officer and currently ☒ ☐ ☐ Diseases recommended public health interventions. 1433 REQUESTS FOR HEALTH CARE SERVICES Special Programs for Youth (SPY), Policy 1.1433: Requests for Health Care Services The health administrator, in cooperation with the facility administrator, shall develop policy and procedures to Youth can verbally request medical care or fill establish a daily routine for youth to convey requests for ☒ ☐ ☐ out a sick call slip and place it in the locked emergency and non-emergency medical, dental and medical box located in each living unit. behavioral/mental health care services. 1480 STANDARD FACILTY CLOTHING ISSUE Policy: Section 7.03 – Clothing, Bedding and Linen The youth’s personal clothing, undergarments and footwear may be substituted for the institutional clothing All youth are issued clothing that is clean, and footwear specified in this regulation. The facility has reasonably fitted, durable, easily laundered, the primary responsibility to provide clothing and ☒ ☐ ☐ in good repair, and free of holes and tears. footwear. Clothing provisions shall ensure that: The youth interviewed stated they are issued an extra set of clothing for work assignments. (a) Clothing is clean, reasonably fitted, durable, easily Policy: Section 7.03 – Clothing, Bedding and laundered, in good repair, and free of holes and tears. Linen ☒ ☐ ☐ 7518 San Francisco PROB SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 41 of 45 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (b) The standard issue of climatically suitable clothing Policy: Section 7.03 – Clothing, Bedding and for youth shall consist of but not be limited to: Linen ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) Socks and serviceable footwear; Policy: Section 7.03 – Clothing, Bedding and (2) Outer garments; Linen ☒ ☐ ☐ (3) New non-disposable underwear which shall Policy: Section 7.03 – Clothing, Bedding and remain with the youth throughout their stay, and; Linen ☒ ☐ ☐ (4) Undergarments, that are freshly laundered and Policy: Section 7.03 – Clothing, Bedding and free of stains, including tee shirts and bras. Linen ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) Clothing is laundered at the temperature required by Policy: Section 7.03 – Clothing, Bedding and local ordinances for the commercial laundries and dried Linen completely in a mechanical dryer or other laundry method approved by the local health officer. BSCC staff toured the facility and observed ☒ ☐ ☐ the laundry room. The facility has commercial appliances that are serviced regularly. (d) Suitable clothing is issued to pregnant youth. Policy: Section 7.03 – Clothing, Bedding and ☒ ☐ ☐ Linen 1482 CLOTHING EXCHANGE Policy: Section 7.03 – Clothing, Bedding and Linen The facility administrator shall develop and implement written policies and site-specific procedures for the Laundry operations are seven days a week at cleaning and scheduled exchange of clothing. Unless the facility. Unit laundry pick up occurs at work, climatic conditions, or illness necessitates more ☒ ☐ ☐ 9:30 am, and laundry return is at 3:30 pm. frequent exchange, outer garments, except for footwear, Youth reported they are allowed to wash all shall be exchanged at least once each week. Tee shirts, articles of clothing daily if they choose. bras, and underwear shall be exchanged daily; youth shall receive their own underwear back at exchange. 1484 CONTROL OF VERMIN IN YOUTH’S Policy: Section 7.03 – Clothing, Bedding and PERSONAL CLOTHING Linen There shall be written policies and site-specific procedures developed and implemented by the facility administrator to control the contamination and/or spread ☒ ☐ ☐ of vermin and ecto-parasites in all youth’s personal clothing. Infested clothing shall be cleaned or stored in a closed container so as to eradicate or stop the spread of the vermin. 1485 ISSUE OF PERSONAL CARE ITEMS Policy: Section 7.04 – Showers and Personal Hygiene There shall be written policies and site-specific procedures developed and implemented by the facility The facility issues personal care items to administrator for the availability of personal hygiene each youth admitted into the facility. We items. Each female youth shall be provided with sanitary ☒ ☐ ☐ observed during the tour of the facility that napkins, panty liners and tampons as requested. youth are allowed to keep their personal care Each youth to be held over 24 hours shall be provided items in their sleeping rooms. with the following personal care items; Policy: Section 7.04 – Showers and Personal (a) Toothbrush; Hygiene ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy: Section 7.04 – Showers and Personal (b) Toothpaste; Hygiene ☒ ☐ ☐ 7518 San Francisco PROB SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 42 of 45 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 Policy: Section 7.04 – Showers and Personal (c) Soap; Hygiene ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy: Section 7.04 – Showers and Personal (d) Comb; Hygiene ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy: Section 7.04 – Showers and Personal (e) Shaving implements; Hygiene ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy: Section 7.04 – Showers and Personal (f) Deodorant; Hygiene ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy: Section 7.04 – Showers and Personal (g) Lotion; Hygiene ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy: Section 7.04 – Showers and Personal (h) Shampoo; and, Hygiene ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy: Section 7.04 – Showers and Personal (i) Post-shower conditioning hair products. Hygiene ☒ ☐ ☐ Youth shall not be required to share any personal care Policy: Section 7.04 – Showers and Personal items listed in items (a) through (d). Liquid soap provided Hygiene through a common dispenser is permitted. Youth shall not share disposable razors. Double edged safety Youth reported they are not required to share razors, electric razors, and other shaving instruments personal care items with other youth in the capable of breaking the skin, when shared among youth, ☒ ☐ ☐ facility. shall be disinfected between individual uses by the method prescribed by the State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology in Sections 979 and 980, Chapter 9, Title 16, California Code of Regulations. 1486 PERSONAL HYGIENE Policy: Section 7.04 – Showers and Personal Hygiene There shall be written policies and site specific procedures developed and implemented by the facility The agency provided daily program administrator for showering/bathing and brushing of ☒ ☐ ☐ schedules for review, which indicated that teeth. Youth shall be permitted to shower/bathe up on youth are afforded an opportunity to shower assignment to a housing unit and on a daily basis daily and brush their teeth after each meal. thereafter and given an opportunity to brush their teeth after each meal. 1487 SHAVING Policy: Section 7.04 – Showers and Personal Hygiene Youth shall have access to a razor daily, unless their appearance must be maintained for reasons of Youth are provided with a disposable razor if identification in Court. All youth shall have equal ☒ ☐ ☐ they request to shave. Staff check out the opportunity to shave face and body hair. The facility razor and collect and inspect it for damage administrator may suspend this requirement in relation after it is returned. to youth who are considered to be a danger to themselves or others. 1488 HAIR CARE SERVICES Policy: Section 7.04 – Showers and Personal Hygiene Hair care services shall be available in all juvenile facilities. Youth shall receive hair care services monthly. ☒ ☐ ☐ Equipment shall be cleaned and disinfected after each haircut or procedure, by a method approved by the State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology. 7518 San Francisco PROB SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 43 of 45 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1500 STANDARD BEDDING AND LINEN ISSUE Policy: Section 7.03 – Clothing, Bedding and Linen Clean laundered, suitable bedding and linens, in good repair, shall be provided for each youth entering a living BSCC staff observed youth sleeping rooms, area who is expected to remain overnight, shall include, ☒ ☐ ☐ and they were equipped with the required but not be limited to: bedding and linen. (a) One mattress or mattress-pillow combination which Policy: Section 7.03 – Clothing, Bedding and meets the requirements of Section 1502 of these Linen ☒ ☐ ☐ regulations; (b) One pillow and a pillow case unless provided for in Policy: Section 7.03 – Clothing, Bedding and (a) above; Linen ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy: Section 7.03 – Clothing, Bedding and (c) One mattress cover and a sheet or two sheets; Linen ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy: Section 7.03 – Clothing, Bedding and (d) One towel; and, Linen ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy: Section 7.03 – Clothing, Bedding and (e) One blanket or more, up on request Linen ☒ ☐ ☐ 1501 BEDDING LINEN EXCHANGE Policy: Section 7.03 – Clothing, Bedding and Linen The facility administrator shall develop and implement site specific written policies and procedures for the Laundry operations are seven days a week at scheduled exchange of laundered bedding and linen ☒ ☐ ☐ the facility. Unit laundry pick up occurs at issued to each youth housed. Washable items such as 9:30 am, and laundry return is at 3:30 pm. sheets, mattress covers, pillow cases and towels shall be exchanged for clean replacement at least once each week. The covering blanket shall be cleaned or laundered once Policy: Section 7.03 – Clothing, Bedding and a month. Linen ☒ ☐ ☐ 1510 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY AND Policy: Section 11.04 – Preventive MAINTENANCE 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). 7518 San Francisco PROB SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 44 of 45 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 REVIEW OF NON-REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS GRANT FUNDING OR CODE REFERENCE YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS JUVENILE PROBATION AND CAMPS FUNDING (JPCF) (Camps Only) The programs/services identified on the JPCF Camp Eligibility Form are being provided at the facility. (Refer ☐ ☐ ☒ to the JPCF Camp Eligibility Form) 7518 San Francisco PROB SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 45 of 45 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 JUVENILE HALLS, SPECIAL PURPOSE JUVENILE HALLS AND CAMPS PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION Board of State and Community Corrections APPLICABLE TITLE 24 REGULATIONS: 4/98; 2001; 2003 BSCC Code: 7517 7518 FACILITY NAME: San Francisco Juvenile Justice Center FACILITY TYPE: JH Secure Youth Treatment Facility SYTF APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply): 4/98: X 2001: 2003: OTHER: FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Ray Watson DATE: September 18, 2025 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. 7517+ San Francisco PROB JH SYTF CI PHY 25-26 - 1 - J456 PHY 98 01 03.dot (10/03) 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 [bed] 03: Minimum of 70 square feet of floor area and a rooms and two single [bed] respiratory clear ceiling height of eight feet 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. ☒ ☐ ☐ 7517+ San Francisco PROB JH SYTF CI PHY 25-26 - 2 - J456 PHY 98 01 03.dot (10/03) 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 of the minimum of 18,000 square feet dedicated indoor- following: outdoor space, plus a field area. The field area East Recreation Area (nearest Units 7 & 8): contains a minimum of one acre with a minimum 6,000 square feet. dimension of 100 feet. West Recreation Area (nearest Unit 5 and 01: Facilities with a capacity of 275 or more minors gymnasium): 10,000 square feet. ☒ ☐ ☐ have 61,650 square feet dedicated indoor- Center Recreation Area: 55,000 square feet. outdoor space, plus 145 square feet for each Individual Unit paved courtyards total 4,888 minor beyond 274 (up to a maximum of 87,120 square feet. 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. 7517+ San Francisco PROB JH SYTF CI PHY 25-26 - 3 - J456 PHY 98 01 03.dot (10/03) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Each classroom contains a minimum of 160 square Fine Arts – 994 sq. ft.* feet of floor space for the teacher's desk and work Social Studies – 739 sq. ft.* area, and a minimum of 28 square feet floor space per Language Arts – 726 sq. ft.* minor. 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 classrooms, that allows for immediate response to emergencies. ☒ ☐ ☐ 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. ☐ ☐ ☒ 7517+ San Francisco PROB JH SYTF CI PHY 25-26 - 4 - J456 PHY 98 01 03.dot (10/03) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Pharmaceutical Storage (1.15) There is lockable storage space for medical supplies and pharmaceutical preparations as specified by Title ☒ ☐ ☐ 15 § 1438. 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. 7517+ San Francisco PROB JH SYTF CI PHY 25-26 - 5 - J456 PHY 98 01 03.dot (10/03) 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. 7517+ San Francisco PROB JH SYTF CI PHY 25-26 - 6 - J456 PHY 98 01 03.dot (10/03) 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. ☒ ☐ ☐ Assess for New Construction/Remodel or Repair: 7517+ San Francisco PROB JH SYTF CI PHY 25-26 - 7 - J456 PHY 98 01 03.dot (10/03) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 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.) 7517+ San Francisco PROB JH SYTF CI PHY 25-26 - 8 - J456 PHY 98 01 03.dot (10/03) 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: 135 FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Ray Watson DATE: September 18, 2025 ROOMS EACH ROOM COMMENTS Unit Room Applicable # Each Room Total FIXTURES* Size (L x W x H) or Designation Type Standards Rooms # RC RC Square/Cubic Feet T U W F S Beds 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 handle Holding 1998 1 (5) 7'8" x 11'3" 0 0 0 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 are Holding 1998 1 (1) 6'9" x 10'3" 1 1 1 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. Bench 29½" x 75½". Programmatically, these are Holding 1998 1 (1) 6'9" x 10'3" 1 1 1 one-person rooms. *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 PROB Juvenile Justice Center JH CI LASE 25-26 - 1 - J460 LAS JUV.dot (03/01) ROOMS EACH ROOM COMMENTS Unit Room Applicable # Each Room Total FIXTURES* Size (L x W x H) or Designation Type Standards Rooms # RC RC Square/Cubic Feet T U W F S Beds 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 are Holding 1998 1 (1) 6'9" x 10'3" 1 1 1 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 are Holding 1998 1 (1) 6'9" x 10'3" 1 1 1 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 PROB Juvenile Justice Center JH CI LASE 25-26 - 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 Secure Youth Treatment Facility TYPE: SYTF RC: 15 FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Ray Watson DATE: September 18, 2025 ROOMS EACH ROOM COMMENTS Room # Each Room Total FIXTURES* Unit Applicable Size (L x W x Designation Type Standards Rooms # RC RC H) 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 handle Holding 1998 1 (5) 7'8" x 11'3" 0 0 0 to be removed. Note: This unit contains four medical isolation rooms that are not rated. Unit 7 (SYTF) 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 (SYTF) 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 capacity 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. 7518 San Francisco PROB Secure Youth Treatment Facility SYTF CI LASE 25-26 - 1 - J460 LAS JUV.dot (03/01)