Stanislaus PROB (2025-2026 inspection cycle)

October 29, 2025 Marc Ferriera, Chief Probation Officer Stanislaus Probation Department 2215 Blue Gum Avenue Modesto, CA 95358 2025-2026 COMPREHENSIVE INSPECTION, WELFARE & INSTITUTIONS CODE SECTIONS 209 & 885, STANISLAUS COUNTY PROBATION DEPARTMENT DETENTION FACILITIES Dear Chief Ferriera: The 2025-2026 Comprehensive Inspection of the Stanislaus County Probation Department has been completed. A pre-inspection briefing was held on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, and the following facilities were inspected between Tuesday, September 9, 2025 and Thursday, September 11, 2025: FACILITY NAME BSCC # FACILITY TYPE Stanislaus County Juvenile Hall 7673 JH Stanislaus Secure Youth Treatment Facility 7674 SYTF Juvenile Commitment Facility 7675 CAMP This inspection was conducted pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code Sections 209 and 885 to determine compliance with the Minimum Standards for Juvenile Detention Facilities as outlined in Titles 15 and 24, California Code of Regulations. In addition to 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. An Exit Briefing with your staff was held on Thursday, September 11, 2025; BSCC staff presented an inspection overview and discussed technical assistance and best practice recommendations. Marc Ferriera Chief Probation Officer Page 2 * * * Please email me at shay.molennor@bscc.ca.gov or call (916) 708-2062 if you have any questions. Sincerely, SHAY MOLENNOR Field Representative Facilities Standards and Operations Division Enclosures Cc: Presiding Judge, Stanislaus County Juvenile Court* Chair, Juvenile Justice Commission, Stanislaus County* Chair, Board of Supervisors, Stanislaus County* County Administrator, Stanislaus County* Tracie Martin, Assistant Chief (electronic copy) David Costa, Superintendent (electronic copy) *Copies of the inspection are available upon request or online at www.bscc.ca.gov. 7673+ Stanislaus JH Camp SYTF CI LTR 25-26 JUVENILE HALLS, SPECIAL PURPOSE JUVENILE HALLS AND CAMPS Board of State and Community Corrections PROCEDURES CHECKLIST1 BSCC Code: 7673 FACILITY NAME: Stanislaus County Juvenile Hall FACILITY TYPE: JH PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: David Costa, Superintendent; Ramiro Romero, Facility Manager; A. Prado, Supervising Probation Corrections Officer; A. Perez, Supervising Probation Corrections Officer; C. Rivas, Deputy Probation Officer II; M. Gray, Probation Corrections Officer III; C. Mascote, Probation Corrections Officer II; Steven Chimerofsky, Supervising Custodial Cook; Andrea Pires, RN-Wellpath Facility Coordinator; Olivia Honch, Clinician-Wellpath; John Luis, Principal-Stanislaus Office of Education; Ruben Martinez, CATC II-Center Human for Human Services; female youth age 16; male youth ages 16, 17, 20 FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Shay Molennor DATE: September 9-11, 2025 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1313 COUNTY INSPECTION AND EVALUATION OF Policy 105.3.1 (a) Inspection and Evaluation of 9B BUILDING AND GROUNDS Building and Grounds On an annual basis, or as otherwise required by law, each July 17, 2024 juvenile facility administrator shall obtain a documented ☒ ☐ ☐ July 3, 2025 inspection and evaluation from the following: (a) county building inspector or person designated by the Board of Supervisors to approve building safety; (b) fire authority having jurisdiction, including a fire Policy 105.3.1 (b) Inspection and Evaluation 10B clearance as required by Health and Safety Code Section of Building and Grounds 13146.1(a) and (b); ☒ ☐ ☐ April 25, 2024 April 16, 2025 (c) local health officer, inspection in accordance with Policy 105.3.1 (c) Inspection and Evaluation 11B Health and Safety Code Section 101045; of Building and Grounds Environmental: September 27, 2023 May 8, 2024 March 12, 2025 (Formal report pending Stanislaus BOS approval) ☒ ☐ ☐ Medical/Mental Health: September 13, 2023 August 29, 2024 Nutrition: June 18, 2024 July 24, 2025 (Formal report pending Stanislaus BOS approval) 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. 7673 Stanislaus JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 1 of 50 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 Policy 105.3.1 (d) Inspection and Evaluation 12B educational services and facilities as required in Section of Building and Grounds 1370; ☒ ☐ ☐ August 14, 2024 August 15, 2025 (e) juvenile court as required by Section 209 of the Policy 105.3.1 (e) Inspection and Evaluation 13B Welfare and Institutions Code; and, of Building and Grounds ☒ ☐ ☐ November 17, 2023 October 17, 2024 (f) the Juvenile Justice Commission as required by Policy 105.3.1 (f) Inspection and Evaluation of 14B Section 229 of the Welfare and Institutions Code or Building and Grounds Probation Commission as required by Section 240 of the ☒ ☐ ☐ Welfare and Institutions Code. October 5, 2023 October 16, 2023 1320 APPOINTMENT AND QUALIFICATIONS Policy 106.3 (a) Appointment and 15B Qualifications Note: Compliance with this section is determined by receipt of the Chief Probation Officer’s certification letter A memorandum dated August 14, 2025, by confirming that all elements of regulation are met. Chief Probation Officer Mark Ferriera addressed this regulation. (a) Appointment ☒ ☐ ☐ In each juvenile facility there shall be a superintendent, One Superintendent and two Facility director or facility manager in charge of its program and Institutional Managers oversee the operations employees. Such superintendent, director, facility and employees. manager and other employees of the facility shall be appointed by the facility administrator pursuant to applicable provisions of law. (b) Employee Qualifications Policy 106.3 (b)(1) Appointment and Each facility shall: Qualifications (1) recruit and hire employees who possess knowledge, skills and abilities appropriate to their job ☒ ☐ ☐ classification and duties in accordance with applicable civil service or merit system rules; (2) require a medical evaluation and physical Policy 106.3 (b)(2) Appointment and examination including tuberculosis screening test and Qualifications evaluation for immunity to contagious illnesses of ☒ ☐ ☐ childhood (i.e., diphtheria, rubeola, rubella, and mumps); (3) adhere to the minimum standards for the selection Policy 106.3 (b)(3) Appointment and and training requirements adopted by the Board Qualifications ☒ ☐ ☐ pursuant to Section 6035 of the Penal Code; and (4) conduct a criminal records review, on each new Policy 106.3 (b)(4) Appointment and employee, and psychological examination in Qualifications accordance with Section 1031 of the Government ☒ ☐ ☐ Code. (c) Contract personnel, volunteers, and other non- Policy 106.3 (c) Appointment and employees of the facility, who may be present at the Qualifications facility, shall have such clearance and qualifications as may be required by law, and their presence at the facility ☒ ☐ ☐ shall be subject to the approval and control of the facility manager. 7673 Stanislaus JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 2 of 50 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1321 STAFFING Policy 214 Staffing Plan Policy 214.3 Staffing Plan Requirements Each juvenile facility shall: Policy 214.3.1 (a) Responsibilities (a) have an adequate number of personnel sufficient to carry out the overall facility operation and its Procedure 206 Staffing Shortage and Staffing programming, to provide for safety and security of youth Hours and staff, and meet established standards and regulations; The agency staff for their JH, Camp, and SYTF, which are co-located on the same campus. The combined population was 69 on September 9, 2025. Population numbers: • 41 Detention • 12 Camp • 16 SYTF BSCC staff reviewed the current department organizational chart, budgeted positions, vacancy chart, seniority list, and staffing assignments. In addition, BSCC staff reviewed the entire month staffing schedule for June 2025 and the supervisor staffing schedule for June 2025. • 11 Supervising Probation Corrections Officer (2 vacant) • 23 Probation Corrections Officer III (8 ☒ ☐ ☐ vacant) • 38 Probation Corrections Officer II (8 vacant) • 8 Probation Corrections Officer I - Extra Help Facility-specific, trained Deputy Probation Officers provide additional support to the facility to maintain overall staffing patterns. The facility posts a schedule 45 days in advance to gain volunteers from facility staff and Deputy Probation Officers to cover vacant shifts. Once posted, the facility will utilize mandated rules and procedures to cover any unfilled shifts. In addition, the facility utilizes the Power Time program, which will send emails and text alerts to secure voluntary shift coverage. BSCC staff conducted interviews with facility staff and youth to assess whether staffing levels were sufficient to support facility operations and meet required programming standards. Based on observed patterns and practice, the facility is in compliance with this section’s requirements. (b) ensure that no required services shall be denied Policy 214.3.1 (b) Responsibilities because of insufficient numbers of staff on duty absent ☒ ☐ ☐ exigent circumstances; 7673 Stanislaus JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 3 of 50 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (c) have a sufficient number of supervisory level staff to Policy 214.3.1 (c) Responsibilities ensure adequate supervision of all staff members; ☒ ☐ ☐ (d) have a clearly identified person on duty at all times Policy 214.3.1 (d) Responsibilities who is responsible for operations and activities and has completed the Juvenile Corrections Officer Core Course ☒ ☐ ☐ and PC 832 training; (e) have at least one staff member present on each living Policy 214.3.1 (e) Responsibilities unit whenever there are youth in the living unit; ☒ ☐ ☐ (f) have sufficient food service personnel relative to the Policy 214.3.1 (f), (g) Responsibilities number and security of living units, including staff qualified and available to: plan menus meeting nutritional The facility has one Supervising Custodial requirements of youth; provide kitchen supervision; direct Cook, six Custodial Cooks, and four extra help food preparation and servings; conduct related training ☒ ☐ ☐ assistant cooks (2 vacant). Reviewed the 2024 programs for culinary staff; and maintain necessary and 2025 Kitchen Staff Schedule. records; or, a facility may serve food that meets nutritional standards prepared by an outside source; (g) have sufficient administrative, clerical, recreational, Policy 214.3 Staffing Plan Requirements medical, dental, mental health, building maintenance, Policy 214.3.1 (h) Responsibilities transportation, control room, facility security and other Policy 214.5 Separation of Duties support staff for the efficient management of the facility, and to ensure that youth supervision staff shall not be diverted from supervising youth; and, The facility has two budgeted Legal Clerk positions with one currently vacant. The facility has one Storekeeper position who provides warehouse and laundry services. Stanislaus County General Services provides the maintenance, and Parks and Recreation does groundskeeping. The facility contracts with Quality Clean for janitorial services. Wellpath provides 24-hour medical coverage with either an RN or an LVN on duty at all times. After hours, an on-call supervising ☒ ☐ ☐ nurse, psychiatrist, and medical provider are available. A medical doctor, a psychiatrist, and a psychiatric RN are on-site one day a week. Wellpath provides mental health services seven days a week. One Associate MFT and an Associate Social Worker provide services to the youth. Hours vary from 6:00 a.m. through 4:30 p.m. After-hours on-call mental health coverage is available. The Center for Human Services is contracted to provide for two Substance Use Disorder counselors who provide initial assessment and follow-up services. The Center for Human Services provides a clinical social worker to gender specific programming. (h) assign sufficient youth supervision staff to provide Policy 214.3.1 (h) Responsibilities continuous wide awake supervision of youth, subject to temporary variations in staff assignments to meet special ☒ ☐ ☐ program needs. Staffing shall be in compliance with a minimum youth-staff ratio for the following facility types: 7673 Stanislaus JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 4 of 50 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (1) Juvenile Halls Policy 214.3.1 (i)(1)(a) Responsibilities- (A) during the hours that youth are awake, one Juvenile Halls wide-awake youth supervision staff member on ☒ ☐ ☐ duty for each 10 youth in detention; (B) during the hours that youth are confined to their Policy 214.3.1 (i)(1)(b) Responsibilities- room for the purpose of sleeping, one wide-awake Juvenile Halls youth supervision staff member on duty for each 30 ☒ ☐ ☐ youth in detention; (C) at least two wide-awake youth supervision staff Policy 214.3.1 (i)(1)(c) Responsibilities- members on duty at all times, regardless of the Juvenile Halls 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 214.3.1 (i)(1)(d) Responsibilities- duty who is the same gender as youth housed in Juvenile Halls the facility. ☒ ☐ ☐ (E) personnel with primary responsibility for other Policy 214.3.1 (i)(1)(e) Responsibilities- duties such as administration, supervision of Juvenile Halls personnel, academic or trade instruction, clerical, ☒ ☐ ☐ kitchen or maintenance shall not be classified as youth supervision staff positions. (2) Special Purpose Juvenile Halls The facility is not a SPJH. (A) during hours that youth are awake, one wide- awake youth supervision staff member on duty for ☐ ☐ ☒ each 10 youth in detention; (B) during the hours that youth are confined to their 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 The 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; 7673 Stanislaus JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 5 of 50 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (C) at least two wide-awake youth supervision staff members on duty at all times, regardless of the number of youth in residence, unless arrangements have been made for backup support ☐ ☐ ☒ services which allow for immediate response to emergencies; (D) at least one youth supervision staff member on duty who is the same gender as youth housed in ☐ ☐ ☒ the facility; (E) in addition to the minimum staff to youth ratio required in (h)(3)(A)-(B), consideration shall be given to the size, design, and location of the camp; types of youth committed to the camp; and the ☐ ☐ ☒ function of the camp in determining the level of supervision necessary to maintain the safety and welfare of youth and staff; (F) personnel with primary responsibility for other duties such as administration, supervision of personnel, academic or trade instruction, clerical, ☐ ☐ ☒ farm, forestry, kitchen or maintenance shall not be classified as youth supervision staff positions. 1322 YOUTH SUPERVISION STAFF ORIENTATION Policy 300.3 (l) New Youth Supervision Staff AND TRAINING Member Orientation Policy 302 Training Program (a) Prior to assuming any responsibilities each youth Policy 302.6 Probation Corrections Officer supervision staff member shall be properly oriented to Facility Training Program their duties, including: (1) youth supervision duties; Procedure 300 Training and Staff Development ☒ ☐ ☐ A memorandum dated August 14, 2025, by Chief Probation Officer Mark Ferriera addressed all elements of this regulation. BSCC staff reviewed the Facilities Training Program Manual, Orientation PowerPoint, 2023-2025 STC training program reports, 2024 and 2025 CORE completion reports, and Well-Trained Officer STC program. Policy 300.3 (m) New Youth Supervision Staff (2) scope of decisions they shall make; Member Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy 300.3 (n) New Youth Supervision Staff (3) the identity of their supervisor; Member Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ (4) the identity of persons who are responsible to Policy 300.3 (o) New Youth Supervision Staff them; Member Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ (5) persons to contact for decisions that are beyond Policy 300.3 (q) New Youth Supervision Staff their responsibility; and Member Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ (6) ethical responsibilities. Policy 300.3 (b) New Youth Supervision Staff Member Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ 7673 Stanislaus JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 6 of 50 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (b) Prior to assuming any responsibility for the supervision Policy 300.3.1 (a) Youth Supervision Staff of youth, each youth supervision staff member shall Member Additional Orientation Requirements receive a minimum of 40 hours of facility-specific Policy 302 Training Program orientation, including: Policy 302.6 Probation Corrections Officer (1) individual and group supervision techniques; Facility Training Program Staff receive 160 hours of facility-specific orientation and training overseen by the FTO Coordinator and four PCO training officers. The FTO program also provides remedial ☒ ☐ ☐ training as needed. This information is now documented and maintained in the PowerReady program. BSCC staff reviewed this program to confirm proof of practice. The facility currently has two recent hires in the FTO program. BSCC discussed updating of training curriculum and documents to ensure all required topics are clearly covered for a comprehensive facility training program. (2) regulations and policies relating to discipline and Policy 300.3.1 (b) Youth Supervision Staff rights of youth pursuant to law and the provisions of Member Additional Orientation Requirements ☒ ☐ ☐ this chapter; Policy 300.3.1 (c) Youth Supervision Staff (3) basic health, sanitation and safety measures; Member Additional Orientation Requirements ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy 300.3.1 (d) Youth Supervision Staff (4) suicide prevention and response to suicide Member Additional Orientation Requirements attempts ☒ ☐ ☐ (5) policies regarding use of force, de-escalation Policy 300.3.1 (e) Youth Supervision Staff techniques, chemical agents, mechanical and Member Additional Orientation Requirements ☒ ☐ ☐ physical restraints; Policy 300.3.1 (f) Youth Supervision Staff Member Additional Orientation Requirements Staff are trained in trauma-informed approaches through the facility’s Case (6) review of policies and procedures referencing Management, Youth Rights-Protection from trauma and trauma-informed approaches; ☒ ☐ ☐ Abuse, and Counseling and Counseling Services Policies. In addition, staff are required to attend Title 15 Trauma Informed Care annually as part of the Well-Trained Officer Program. Policy 300.3.1 (g) Youth Supervision Staff (7) procedures to follow in the event of emergencies; Member Additional Orientation Requirements ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy 300.3.1 (h) Youth Supervision Staff (8) routine security measures, including facility Member Additional Orientation Requirements perimeter and grounds; ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy 300.3.1 (i) Youth Supervision Staff (9) crisis intervention and mental health referrals to Member Additional Orientation Requirements mental health services; ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy 300.3.1 (j) Youth Supervision Staff (10) documentation; and Member Additional Orientation Requirements ☒ ☐ ☐ 7673 Stanislaus JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 7 of 50 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 Policy 300.3.1 (k) Youth Supervision Staff (11) fire/life safety training Member Additional Orientation Requirements ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) Prior to assuming sole supervision of youth, each Policy 300.5 Juvenile Corrections Officer youth supervision staff member shall successfully CORE Course Training Requirements complete the requirements of the Juvenile Corrections Officer Core Course pursuant to Penal Code Section Procedure 300.2 Standards and Training for 6035. Corrections (STC) Core Training ☒ ☐ ☐ A memorandum dated August 14, 2025, by Chief Probation Officer Mark Ferriera addressed all elements of this regulation. (d) Prior to exercising the powers of a peace officer youth Policy 300.5 Juvenile Corrections Officer supervision staff shall successfully complete training CORE Course Training Requirements pursuant to Section 830 et seq. of the Penal Code. Procedure 300.2 Standards and Training for Corrections (STC) Core Training ☒ ☐ ☐ A memorandum dated August 14, 2025, by Chief Probation Officer Mark Ferriera addressed all elements of this regulation. 1323 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY Policy 403.3 Fire and Life Safety Whenever there is a youth in a juvenile facility, there shall Youth supervision staff receive Fire and Life be at least one wide awake person on duty at all times Safety training through CORE. The who meets the training standards established by the ☒ ☐ ☐ memorandum as to staff training dated August Board for general fire and life safety which relate 14, 2025, by Chief Probation Officer Mark specifically to the facility. Ferriera confirmed compliance with this regulation. 1324 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL Policy 103 Juvenile Detention Manual Policy 103.3 Responsibilities All facility administrators shall develop, publish, and implement a manual of written policies and procedures The facility utilizes Lexipol for its manual, that address, at a minimum, all regulations that are which is posted on the Stanislaus County applicable to the facility. Such a manual shall be made Probation Department’s website and is utilized available to all employees, reviewed by all employees, by all custodial programs. The manual is and shall be administratively reviewed at a minimum routinely updated, and staff are required to every two years, and updated, as necessary. Those review any changes and sign an records relating to the standards and requirements set acknowledgement in the Lexipol Knowledge forth in these regulations shall be accessible to the Board ☒ ☐ ☐ Management System. Several sections of on request. policies and procedures have been updated, The manual shall include: which have changed numbers previously noted in the last comprehensive and targeted inspections. The Superintendent was provided with recommendations to strengthen language as to trauma-informed, cultural, and gender responsive approaches. (a) table of organization, including channels of Policy 100.6 Chain of Command communications and a description of job classifications; Policy 100.6.1 Organizational Chart ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure 100 Organizational Structure, Appointment, and Responsibility 7673 Stanislaus JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 8 of 50 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (b) responsibility of the probation department, purpose of Policy 215 Professional Relationships programs, relationship to the juvenile court, the Juvenile Justice/Delinquency Prevention Commission or Probation Committee, probation staff, school personnel ☒ ☐ ☐ and other agencies that are involved in juvenile facility programs; (c) responsibilities of all employees; Policy 100.3 Facility Superintendent and Managers' Responsibilities ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy 100.4 Probation Corrections Officer Responsibilities (d) initial orientation and training program for employees; Policy 300 New Youth Supervision Staff Member Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ (e) initial orientation, including safety and security issues Policy 304 Health Care Orientation and and anti-discrimination policies, for support staff, contract Training employees, school, mental/behavioral health and medical Policy 305 Volunteers and Student Internships staff, program providers and volunteers; Policy 308 Support Personnel Orientation and Training Reviewed the Intern/Volunteer/Contractor Orientation curriculum and the corresponding ☒ ☐ ☐ binder, which contained signed acknowledgement forms. The information comprehensively covers the requirements of the regulation. BSCC recommended that facility administration ensure Wellpath per diem and new employees are provided with this initial orientation in addition to the orientation provided by WellPath. (f) maintenance of record-keeping, statistics and Policy 206 Youth Records communication system to ensure: ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) efficient operation of the juvenile facility; (2) legal and proper care of youth; Policy 206 Youth Records ☒ ☐ ☐ (3) maintenance of individual youth's records; Policy 206 Youth Records ☒ ☐ ☐ (4) supply of information to the juvenile court and Policy 206 Youth Records those authorized by the court or by the law; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ (5) release of information regarding youth. Policy 206 Youth Records ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy 104 Probation Code of Ethics- Stanislaus Probation Department Manual (g) ethical responsibilities; Policy 300.3 New Youth Supervision Staff ☒ ☐ ☐ Member Orientation Policy 510 Staff Member and Youth Contact Policy 300.3.1 Youth Supervision Staff (h) trauma-informed approaches; ☒ ☐ ☐ Member Additional Orientation Requirements Policy 300.3.1 Youth Supervision Staff (i) culturally responsive approaches; ☒ ☐ ☐ Member Additional Orientation Requirements Policy 301.4 (e) Training Officer (j) gender responsive approaches; ☒ ☐ ☐ Responsibilities 7673 Stanislaus JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 9 of 50 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (k) a non-discrimination provision that provides that all Policy 609 Youth Nondiscrimination youth within the facility shall have fair and equal access to all available services, placement, care, treatment, and benefits, and provides that no person shall be subject to discrimination or harassment on the basis of actual or perceived race, ethnic group identification, ancestry, ☒ ☐ ☐ national origin, immigration status, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, mental or physical disability, or HIV status, including restrictive housing or classification decisions based solely on any of the above mentioned categories; (l) storage and maintenance requirements for any Policy 512.3 Firearms and Weapons Locker chemical agents related security devices, and weapons Policy 512.4 Inventory and ammunition, where applicable; ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy 512.5 Review, Inspection and Approval Procedure 508.1.5 Control and Storage of OC (m) establishment of procedures for collection of Medi- Policy 500.5.4 Medi-Cal Eligibility and Cal eligibility information and enrollment of eligible youth; Enrollment ☒ ☐ ☐ and, Procedure 501 Youth Admittance (n) establishment of a policy that prohibits all forms of Policy 608 Prison Rape Elimination Act sexual abuse, sexual assault and sexual harassment. 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. 1325 FIRE SAFETY PLAN Policy 406 Fire Safety The facility administrator shall consult with the local fire Procedure 400 Fire Safety department having jurisdiction over the facility, or with the State Fire Marshal, in developing a plan for fire safety ☒ ☐ ☐ which shall include, but not be limited to: (a) a fire prevention plan to be included as part of the manual of policy and procedures; (b) monthly fire and life safety inspections by facility staff Policy 406.7 Inspections with two-year retention of the inspection record; Procedure 400.2 (c)(1), (d) Fire Procedure (Drills and Real) ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff reviewed Fire and Life Safety Inspections forms completed from October 2023 through August 2025. In addition, BSCC staff reviewed service reports identified from the completed inspections. (c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and Policy 406.7 Inspections Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b); ☒ ☐ ☐ The city of Modesto Fire Department completed the inspection on April 16, 2025. (d) an evacuation plan; Policy 405 Emergency Evacuation Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff reviewed the facility’s Evacuation Plan and evacuation maps. 7673 Stanislaus JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 10 of 50 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (e) documented fire drills not less than quarterly; Policy 406.3 Fire Safety Plan Procedure 400.2 Fire Procedure (Drills and Real) BSCC staff reviewed Fire Drill Logs completed ☒ ☐ ☐ from October 2023 through August 2025. The facility varies its drills throughout the different shift patterns. The facility conducts monthly fire drills that exceed the requirements of the regulation. (f) a written plan for the emergency housing of youth in Policy 401.12 Emergency Housing of Youth the case of fire; and, Procedure 400.12 Fire Relocation Plan The facility has a Memorandum of Agreement ☒ ☐ ☐ effective February 7, 2025, with Fresno, Inyo, Kings, Mariposa, Merced, San Luis Obispo, Tulare, and Tuolumne Probation Departments for emergency housing of youth. (g) development of a fire suppression pre-plan in Policy 406.3 Fire Safety Plan cooperation with the local fire department. ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure 400.11 Fire Suppression Pre-Plan (Fire Department Involved) 1326 SECURITY REVIEW Policy 407 Security Review Each facility administrator shall develop policies and A memorandum dated September 7, 2024, by procedures to annually review, evaluate, and document former Superintendent Tracie Martin and security of the facility. The review and evaluation shall August 14, 2025, by Superintendent David include internal and external security, including, but not ☒ ☐ ☐ Costa, addressed all elements of this limited to, key control, equipment, and staff training. regulation. The facility is currently undergoing a security system upgrade, and the project is anticipated to be completed in the fall of 2025. 1327 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES Policy 401 Emergency Procedures-Facilities 0B Policy 401.7 Riots The facility administrator shall develop facility-specific Policy 401.8 Hostages policies and procedures for emergencies that shall Policy 401.9 Escapes include, but not be limited to: (a) escape, disturbances, and the taking of hostages; Procedure 401 Facility Emergencies Procedure 401.1 Unit Disturbances ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure 401.2 Riots Procedure 402 Escape and Bomb Threats Procedure 404 Civil Disturbances and Hostage BSCC staff reviewed the facility’s Emergency Procedures manual. Policy 401.4 Lockdown Policy 401.6 Response to Disturbances (b) civil disturbance, active shooter and terrorist attack; ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure 404 Civil Disturbances and Hostage Procedure 405 Active Shooter/Terrorist Attack Policy 401.15 Fire Policy 401.16 Natural Disaster (c) fire and natural disasters; ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure 403 Disaster Procedure and Communications Systems 7673 Stanislaus JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 11 of 50 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 Policy 401.18 Periodic Testing of Emergency (d) periodic testing of emergency equipment; ☒ ☐ ☐ Equipment (e) emergency evacuation of the facility; and Policy 405 Emergency Evacuation Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy 401.14 Review of Emergency Procedures Policy 401.19 Training A memo provided August 19, 2025, to Chief Ferriera by Superintendent David Costa (f) a program to provide all youth supervision staff with addressed the facility’s procedures for an annual review of emergency procedures. ☒ ☐ ☐ ensuring compliance with this regulation. Staff are required to review and sign the acknowledgment of emergency procedures annually. This information is documented in each member of staff’s annual performance appraisal. 1328 SAFETY CHECKS Policy 505 Youth Safety Checks 1B The facility administrator shall develop and implement Procedure 509 Youth Safety Checks policy and procedures that provide for direct visual observation of youth at a minimum of every 15 minutes, Reviewed documentation from specified at random or varied intervals during hours when youth dates, October 2024 through May 2025. The are asleep or when youth are in their rooms, confined in facility utilizes the Guardian RFID Program to holding cells or confined to their bed in a dormitory. record safety checks. The program also allows Supervision is not replaced, but may be supplemented the staff to make notations on facility by, an audio/visual electronic surveillance system operations such as headcounts, meals, designed to detect overt, aggressive or assaultive school, showers, recreation, exercise, and behavior and to summon aid in emergencies. All safety programming. The Supervising Corrections checks shall be documented with the actual time the Officer (SCO) reviews the unit’s safety checks check is completed. logs at a minimum each shift. In addition, the ☒ ☐ ☐ SCO is required weekly to review their assigned unit’s safety checks to ensure completion and compliance. Any discrepancies require an incident report. One Supervisor is assigned to facility-wide audit safety checks. BSCC recommended that these audits continue to ensure safety room checks are random and varied and further review the time youth spent in their room on self-separation and institutional operations align with documentation and facility expectations. 1329 SUICIDE PREVENTION PLAN Policy 709 Suicide Prevention and 2B Intervention The facility administrator, in collaboration with the Policy 709.4 Suicide Prevention Plan healthcare and behavioral/mental health administrators, shall plan and implement written policies and Procedure 700 Suicide Prevention and procedures which delineate a Suicide Prevention Plan. Intervention The plan shall consider the needs of youth experiencing past or current trauma. Suicide prevention responses ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff reviewed five incidents involving shall be respectful and in the least invasive manner suicidal behavior, which included Incident consistent with the level of suicide risk. The plan shall Reports, Suicide Watch Log, Mental Health include the following elements: Reintegration forms, Mental Health Referral, and Daily Program Observation Sheets. Wellpath Medical and Mental Health staff were active in directing services and follow-up care. 7673 Stanislaus JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 12 of 50 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (a) Suicide prevention training as required in Section Policy 300.3.1 Youth Supervision Staff 1322, Youth Supervision Staff Orientation, and Training Member Additional Orientation Requirements and the Juvenile Corrections Officer Core Course. Annual suicide prevention training for facility ☒ ☐ ☐ staff is provided by Wellpath. Reviewed signed training logs from November and December 2023 and September and October 2024. (b) Screening, Identification Assessment and Policy 500.3 (g) Pre-Admission Screening Precautionary Protocols Policy 702 Youth Screening and Evaluations (1) All youth shall be screened for risk of suicide at Policy 709.5 Screening for Suicide Risk intake and as needed during detention. Procedure 700.1 (a-b) Program Policy and Program Procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ Intake Medical Screening and Classification forms are used to screen youth for risk. Copies of completed screenings will be forwarded to medical and mental health staff. (2) All youth supervision staff who perform intake Policy 709.5 Screening for Suicide Risk processes shall be trained in screening youth for risk ☒ ☐ ☐ of suicide. (3) All youth who have been identified during the Policy 709.5 Screening for Suicide Risk intake screening process to be at risk of suicide shall be referred to behavioral/mental health staff for a Procedure 700.1 (a)(2) and (b)(1) Program suicide risk assessment. Policy and Program Procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ Youth will be placed in the Observation Room on a 10-minute safety watch check, and an Observation Log will be maintained until medically cleared by medical and mental health. (4) Precautionary protocols shall be developed to Policy 709.6 Precautionary Steps ensure the youth’s safety pending the behavioral/mental health assessment. Procedure 700.1 (a)(2) Program Policy and Program Procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure 700.1(b)(4) Suicide Watch/ Observation Room Program Procedure 700.2 Additional Interventions Procedure 700.4 One-on-One Program (c) Referral process to behavioral/mental health staff for Procedure 700.3 (c) Communication assessment and/or services. ☒ ☐ ☐ Facilitation (d) Procedures for monitoring of youth identified at risk Policy 709.3 Staff Member Responsibilities for suicide. Policy 709.7 Observation Logs Procedure 700.1 (b)(4) Suicide ☒ ☐ ☐ Watch/Observation Program Procedure 700.2 Additional Interventions Procedure 700.4 One-on-One Program (e) Safety Interventions Policy 709.6 Precautionary Steps (1) Procedures to address intervention protocols for youth identified at risk for suicide which may Procedure 700.1 (b)(2)(a) Program ☒ ☐ ☐ include, but are not limited to: Procedures (A) Housing consideration Procedure 700.2 Additional Interventions (B) Treatment strategies including trauma- Procedure 700.1 (b)(2)(b) Program informed approaches ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedures 7673 Stanislaus JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 13 of 50 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (2) Procedures to instruct youth supervision staff how Procedure 700.1 (b)(1-4) Program Procedures to respond to youth who exhibit suicidal behaviors. ☒ ☐ ☐ (f) Communication Policy 709.3 Staff Member Responsibilities (1) The intake process shall include communication with the arresting officer and family guardians Procedure 700.3 Communication Facilitation regarding the youth’s past or present suicidal ideations, behaviors or attempts. The facility utilizes a Parent/Guardian Contact questionnaire to document communication as to the youth’s past or ☒ ☐ ☐ present suicidal behavior or thoughts in their case management system under booking information. BSCC staff reviewed booking information in which law enforcement is routinely questioned upon intake about suicidal ideations or behaviors. (2) Procedures for clear and current information Procedure 700.3 Communication Facilitation sharing about youth at risk for suicide with youth supervision, healthcare, and behavioral/mental The facility provides a Suicidal health staff. Ideation/Behavior Notice to parents/guardians ☒ ☐ ☐ upon release, providing information for community-based evaluations and services for any youth experiencing depression, including thoughts of suicide. (g) Debriefing of Critical Incidents Related to Suicides or Policy 709.10 Debriefing of Critical Incidents Attempts Related to Suicide or Attempts (1) Process for administrative review of the ☒ ☐ ☐ circumstances and responses proceeding, during Procedure 700.1 (b)(7)(a-b) Debriefing and after the critical incident. Policy 709.10 Debriefing of Critical Incidents Related to Suicide or Attempts (2) Process for a debriefing event with affected staff. ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure 700.1 (b)(7)(a-b) Debriefing (3) Process for a debriefing event with affected youth. Policy 709.10 Debriefing of Critical Incidents Related to Suicide or Attempts ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure 700.1 (b)(7)(a-b) Debriefing (h) Documentation Policy 709.8 Documentation (1) Documentation processes shall be developed to ensure compliance with this regulation Procedure 700.1 (b)(4)(a)(2) Purpose and ☒ ☐ ☐ Scope Procedure 700.5 Suicide Observation Log Youth identified at risk for suicide shall not be denied the Policy 709.4 Suicide Prevention Plan opportunity to participate in facility programs, services and activities which are available to other non-suicidal Procedure 700.1 (b)(3) Program Procedures youth, unless deemed necessary for the safety of the youth or security of the facility. Any deprivation of ☒ ☐ ☐ programs, services or activities for youth at risk of suicide shall be documented and approved by the facility manager. 1340 REPORTING OF LEGAL ACTIONS Policy 101.5 Reporting of Legal Actions Each facility shall submit to the Board a letter of At the time of this inspection, there were no notification on each legal action, pertaining to conditions ☒ ☐ ☐ reports of legal action requiring notification. of confinement, filed against persons or legal entities responsible for juvenile facility operation. 7673 Stanislaus JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 14 of 50 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1341 DEATH AND SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY Policy 521 In-Custody Deaths and Serious OF A YOUTH WHILE DETAINED Illness or Injury of a Youth Policy 521.4 Notifications for In-Custody (1) Death of a Youth. Deaths (a) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health administrator and the behavioral/mental Procedure 503 Reporting an In-Custody health director, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ Deaths Occurring in the Institutions 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 521.4.1 In-Custody Death Review Team facility administrator, shall develop written policies Policy 521.4.2 In-Custody Death Review 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 521.4 Notifications for In-Custody the Board a copy of the report submitted to the Deaths Attorney General under Government Code Section ☒ ☐ ☐ 12525. A copy of the report shall be submitted to the Procedure 503 Reporting an In-Custody Board within 10 calendar days after the death. Deaths Occurring in the Institutions (d) Upon receipt of a report of the death of a youth Procedure 503 Reporting an In-Custody from the administrator, the Board may within 30 Deaths Occurring in the Institutions 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 521 In-Custody Deaths and Serious (a) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Illness or Injury of a Youth health administrator, shall develop written policies and procedures for the notification to necessary For any youths who are transported to the parties, which may include the Juvenile Court, the ☒ ☐ ☐ emergency room, the facility will notify the parent, guardian or person standing in loco parentis parent/guardian, Juvenile Court, public and the youth’s attorney of record in the case of a defender, facility administration and executive serious illness or injury of a youth. administration. 1342 POPULATION ACCOUNTING Policy 504 Youth Population Management 8B Each juvenile facility shall submit required population The facility submits population and profile and profile survey reports to the Board within 10 working ☒ ☐ ☐ survey reports to BSCC as required. days after the end of each reporting period, in a format to be provided by the Board. 1343 JUVENILE FACILITY CAPACITY (EXCERPT) Policy 1102 Facility Capacity When the number of youth detained in a living unit of a juvenile facility exceeds its rated capacity for more than ☒ ☐ ☐ fifteen (15) calendar days in a month, the facility administrator shall provide a crowding report to the Board in a format provided by the Board. 7673 Stanislaus JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 15 of 50 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1350 ADMITTANCE PROCEDURES Policy 500 Youth Admittance Process The facility administrator shall develop and implement Procedure 501 Youth Admittance written policies and procedures for admittance of youth that emphasize respectful and humane engagement BSCC staff reviewed 10 admission packets with youth, and reflect that the admission process may which consisted of the Classification Form, be traumatic to youth who may have already ☒ ☐ ☐ Orientation Checklist, Juvenile Hall Medical experienced trauma. Policies shall be trauma-informed, Screening, Property Inventory, Vulnerability culturally relevant, and responsive to the language and Assessment Instrument, Parent/Guardian literacy needs of youth. In addition to the requirements Contact Form, Admitting Assessment, and of Sections 1324 and 1430 of these regulations: Juvenile Hall Contact Log/Observation Sheet. (a) the admittance process shall include: Policy 500.8 Telephone Calls (1) Access to two free phone calls within one hour of admittance in accordance with the provisions of Procedure 501.4.45 Right to Telephone Calls Welfare and Institution Code Section 627; ☒ ☐ ☐ Documented on the Admitting Assessment form. Policy 500.9 Showering and Clothing Exchange Documented in the daily booking log. (2) Offer of a shower; ☒ ☐ ☐ This information is documented in the daily booking log. Interviews with youth affirmed being offered a shower at intake. Policy 500.7 Youth Property Control and Storage (3) Documented secure storage of personal Procedure 501.5 Gathering Personal Property belongings; ☒ ☐ ☐ Property Inventory form and Admitting Assessment is utilized to document secure storage. Policy 500.5.5 Food Upon Arrival (4) Offer of food upon arrival; This information is documented in the daily ☒ ☐ ☐ booking log. Interviews with youth affirmed being offered food at intake. Policy 500.5 Admission Process Policy 702.3 Medical Clearance/Intake Health (5) Screening for physical and behavioral health and and Screening safety issues, intellectual or developmental ☒ ☐ ☐ disabilities; Procedure 501.4.1 Screening Evaluation Procedure 701 Youth Screening and Evaluations Policy 500.5 Admission Process Policy 702.3 Medical Clearance/Intake Health and Screening (6) Screening for physical and developmental disabilities in accordance with Sections 1329, 1413, Procedure 501.4.3 Medical Screening and ☒ ☐ ☐ and 1430 of these regulations; Assessment Procedure 501.4.4 Suicide Assessment Procedure 701 Youth Screening and Evaluations 7673 Stanislaus JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 16 of 50 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 500.5 Admission Process Developmentally Disabled for youth that are suspected of or identified as having a Procedure 701 Youth Screening and ☒ ☐ ☐ developmental disability, pursuant to Section 1413; Evaluations and, Policy 500.5 Admission Process (8) Procedures consistent with Section 1352.5. ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure 701.2.2 Screening for Risk of Sexual Victimization and Abusiveness (b) juvenile hall administrators shall establish written Policy 500.3 (h) Pre-Admission Screening criteria for detention that considers the least restrictive ☒ ☐ ☐ environment. (c) juvenile camps and post-dispositional programs in Policy 500.5.3 Estimated Length of Stay juvenile halls shall develop policies and procedures that advise the youth of the estimated length of stay, inform Procedure 501.13 Court Commitments them of program guidelines and provide written ☒ ☐ ☐ screening criteria for inclusion and exclusion from the Request to Transfer To/From Juvenile program. Commitment Facility form is utilized to document compliance with this requirement. (d) juvenile halls shall develop policies and procedures Policy 500.5.3 Estimated Length of Stay that advise any committed youth of the estimated length ☒ ☐ ☐ of his/her stay. Procedure 501.13 Court Commitments 1350.5 SCREENING FOR THE RISK OF SEXUAL Policy 522.5 (a) Screening for the Risk of ABUSE Sexual Abuse The facility administrator shall develop and implement Procedure 701.2.2 Screening for Risk of written policies and procedures to reduce the risk of Sexual Victimization and Abusiveness sexual abuse by or upon youth. The policy shall require facility staff to assess each youth within 72 hours of BSCC staff reviewed 10 admission packets admission based on the following information: which indicated compliance with this (a) Prior sexual victimization or abusiveness; ☒ ☐ ☐ regulation. The facility utilizes the Classification Form, Juvenile Hall Medical Screening, and the Vulnerability Assessment Instrument to screen for the risk of sexual abuse. In addition, BSCC staff reviewed 14 Without Permission Referrals which are utilized by the facility to provide services for CSEC youth. (b) Gender nonconforming appearance or manner; or Policy 522.5 (b) Screening for the Risk of identification as lesbian, gay or bisexual, transgender, Sexual Abuse queer or intersex, and whether the youth may, therefore, ☒ ☐ ☐ be vulnerable to sexual abuse; Policy 522.5 (c) Screening for the Risk of (c) Current charges and offense history; ☒ ☐ ☐ Sexual Abuse Policy 522.5 (d) Screening for the Risk of (d) Age; ☒ ☐ ☐ Sexual Abuse Policy 522.5 (e) Screening for the Risk of (e) Level of emotional and cognitive development; ☒ ☐ ☐ Sexual Abuse Policy 522.5 (f) Screening for the Risk of (f) Physical size and stature; ☒ ☐ ☐ Sexual Abuse Policy 522.5 (g) Screening for the Risk of (g) Mental illness or mental disabilities; ☒ ☐ ☐ Sexual Abuse Policy 522.5 (h) Screening for the Risk of (h) Intellectual or developmental disabilities; ☒ ☐ ☐ Sexual Abuse 7673 Stanislaus JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 17 of 50 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 Policy 522.5 (i) Screening for the Risk of (i) Physical disabilities; ☒ ☐ ☐ Sexual Abuse Policy 522.5 (j) Screening for the Risk of (j) The youth’s perception of vulnerability; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ Sexual Abuse (k) Any other specific information about the individual Policy 522.5 (k) Screening for the Risk of youth that may indicate heightened needs for Sexual Abuse supervision, additional safety precautions, or separation ☒ ☐ ☐ from certain other youth. Staff shall ascertain this information through Policy 522.5 (a) Screening for the Risk of conversations with the youth during the admittance Sexual Abuse process, medical and behavioral health screenings; during classification assessments; and by reviewing ☒ ☐ ☐ court records, case files, facility behavioral records, and other relevant documentation from the youth’s files. The facility administrator shall implement appropriate Policy 522.5 Screening for the Risk of Sexual controls on the dissemination of information within the 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 518 Release The facility administrator shall develop and implement Procedure 514.1 Release written policies and procedures for release of youth from custody which provide for: ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff reviewed 10 release packets which consisted of Release Report and Property Inventory form with signatures upon release. (a) verification of identity/release papers; Policy 518.3 (a) Release Procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy 518.3 (b) Release Procedures (b) return of personal clothing and valuables; ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure 515.2 Release of Youth’s Property (c) notification to the youth's parents or guardian; Policy 518.3 (c) Release Procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ (d) notification to the facility health care provider in Policy 518.3 (d) Release Procedures accordance with Sections 1408 and 1437 of these regulations, for coordination with outside agencies; and, Medical staff interviewed indicated they are a part of Reintegration Meetings which address planned releases. In addition, staff indicated ☒ ☐ ☐ they always receive notice of releases and receive the morning report each day which notes admissions and releases. The Wellpath clerk will ensure the Wellpath case management system is updated. Policy 518.3 (e) Release Procedures School staff interviewed indicated they are a (e) notification of school staff; ☒ ☐ ☐ part of Reintegration Meetings which address planned releases. In addition, staff indicated they always receive timely notice of releases. 7673 Stanislaus JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 18 of 50 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 Policy 518.3 (f) Release Procedures Behavioral health staff interviewed indicated they are a part of Reintegration Meetings (f) notification of facility mental health personnel. which address planned releases. In addition, ☒ ☐ ☐ staff indicated when on duty they routinely receive notice of releases. The Wellpath clerk will ensure the Wellpath case management system is updated. The facility administrator shall develop and implement Policy 517 Discharge Plan policies and procedures for post-disposition youth to Policy 518.5 Post-Disposition Youth coordinate the provision of transitional and reentry services including, but not limited to, medical and BSCC staff reviewed 38 Reintegration behavioral health, education, probation supervision and Meeting attendance sheets from 2025. These community-based services. meetings include the youth, parents/guardians, facility, mental health, ☒ ☐ ☐ school, medical and probation staff. In addition, these meetings are attended by county and community-based service providers. As part of the inspection, BSCC staff met with participants prior to the start of the reintegration meeting. The facility administrator shall develop and implement Policy 518.4 Furlough Releases written policies and procedures for the furlough of youth ☒ ☐ ☐ from custody. Procedure 514.1 (h) Furlough Release 1352 CLASSIFICATION Policy 501 Youth Classification Policy 501.4 Initial Classification The facility administrator shall develop and implement Policy 501.5 Classification Upon Housing written policies and procedures on classification of youth for the purpose of determining housing placement in the Procedure 502 Youth Classification facility. Such procedures shall: BSCC staff reviewed ten Classification ☒ ☐ ☐ packets which consist of Classification Form, Victim Vulnerability Assessment, and Parent/Guardian Contact form. In addition, the Request for Transfer To/From Juvenile Commitment Facility and JCF Transfer Candidate Screening is utilized to make classification decisions for commitment youth. (a) provide for the safety of the youth, other youth, facility 501.7 Single-Occupancy Rooms staff, and the public by placing youth in the appropriate, 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 501.8 Classification Space Allocation the facility; ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) provide that a youth shall be classified upon Policy 501.3 Classification Plan admittance to the facility; classification factors shall 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; 7673 Stanislaus JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 19 of 50 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (d) provide for periodic classification reviews, including Policy 501.6.1 Periodic Classification Reviews provisions that consider the level of supervision and the Policy 501.6.1 Reviews and Appeals youth's behavior while in custody; and, Policy 501.6.1 Staff Member Requested Reviews Reviewed eleven Reclassification Forms which are utilized to periodically review classification. A change in security classifications can only be made by authorized ☒ ☐ ☐ persons. These revisions are required to be noted in the housing unit’s Daily Log, Supervisor Log, and youth ICJIS observations. Each security classification is to be periodically reviewed by the living units PCO III. (e) provide that facility staff shall not separate youth from Policy 501.3 Classification Plan the general population or assign youth to a single occupancy room based solely on the youth's actual or perceived race, ethnic group identification, ancestry, national origin, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, mental or physical ☒ ☐ ☐ disability, or HIV status. This section does not prohibit staff from placing youth in a single occupancy room at the youth's specific request or in accordance with Title 15 regulations regarding separation. (f) facility staff shall not consider lesbian, gay, bisexual, Policy 501.9 PREA Considerations transgender, questioning or intersex identification or status as an indicator of likelihood of being sexually ☒ ☐ ☐ abusive. 1352.5 TRANSGENDER AND INTERSEX YOUTH. Policy 523 Juvenile Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, 3B Transgender, Questioning and Intersex The facility administrator shall develop written policies Policy 523.13.1 PREA Considerations and procedures ensuring respectful and equitable treatment of transgender and intersex youth. BSCC staff reviewed six packets for The policies shall provide that: ☒ ☐ ☐ transgender youth which consisted of Classification Form, Transgender/Intersex Youth Preference form, Juvenile Hall Medical Screening, and Victim Vulnerability Risk Instruments. (a) Facility staff shall respect every youth’s gender Policy 523.7 Names and Language identity and shall refer to the youth by the youth’s Policy 1002.3.1 Education Program Required preferred name and gender pronoun, regardless of the Elements 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 523.12.2 Housing Placement and themselves in a manner consistent with their gender Treatment identity and shall provide youth with the institution’s ☒ ☐ ☐ clothing and undergarments consistent with their gender identity. 7673 Stanislaus JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 20 of 50 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (c) Facility staff shall house youth in the unit or room that Policy 523.12.2 Housing Placement and best meets their individual needs and promotes their Treatment safety and well-being. Staff may not automatically house youth according to their external anatomy and shall Procedure 502.4 Factors Affecting Unit document the reasons for any decision to house youth Assignments in Juvenile Hall (f)(g) ☒ ☐ ☐ in a unit that does not match their gender identity. In making a housing decision, staff shall consider the youth’s preferences, as well as any recommendations from the youth’s health or behavioral health provider. (d) Facility administrators shall ensure that transgender Policy 523.8 Medical and Mental Health Care and intersex youth have access to medical and behavioral health providers qualified to provide care and ☒ ☐ ☐ treatment to transgender and intersex youth. (e) Consistent with the facility’s reasonable and Policy 523.12.2 Housing Placement and necessary security considerations and physical plant, Treatment 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 523.14 Transgender and Intersex youth for the purpose of determining the youth’s Searches anatomical sex. Whenever feasible, the facility shall Policy 515.6 Searches: Transgender ☒ ☐ ☐ respect the youth’s preference regarding the gender of Searches the staff member who conducts any search of the youth. 1353 ORIENTATION Policy 502 Youth Orientation Policy 502.4 Orientation The facility administrator shall develop and implement Policy 502.5 Orientation for Non-Readers, written policies and procedures to orient a youth prior to Visually Impaired, and Deaf or Hard of Hearing placement in a living area. Both written and verbal information shall be provided and supplemented with Procedure 504.1 Orientation video orientation if feasible. Provision shall be made to Procedure 504.2 Rules of Conduct provide accessible orientation information to all detained youth including those with disabilities, limited literacy, or BSCC staff reviewed 10 Juvenile Hall and English language learners. Juvenile Commitment Facility orientation Orientation shall include information that addresses: checklists and Contact Log/Observation reports which were used to document the ☒ ☐ ☐ orientation. Youth are provided with a Youth Orientation pamphlet and provided a verbal orientation by Booking Officer upon admission. Upon being assigned a housing unit the detailed orientation is completed by a Probation Corrections Officer with the youth. BSCC staff reviewed the Youth Orientation Pamphlet which ensures the youth are orientated to the requirements of this regulation. The pamphlet is provided in English and Spanish. (a) facility rules including contraband and searches and Policy 502.4 (a) Orientation disciplinary procedures; ☒ ☐ ☐ (b) facility’s system of positive behavior interventions Policy 502.4 (b) Orientation and supports, including behavior expectations, incentives that youth will receive for complying with ☒ ☐ ☐ facility rules, and consequences that may result when youth violate the rules of the facility; 7673 Stanislaus JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 21 of 50 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (c) age appropriate information that explains the facility’s Policy 502.4 (c) 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 502.4 (d) Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ (e) the existence of the grievance procedure, the steps Policy 502.4 (e) 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 person or position designated to resolve the issue; (f) access to legal services and information on the court Policy 502.4 (f) Orientation process; ☒ ☐ ☐ (g) access to routine and emergency health and mental Policy 502.4 (g) Orientation health care; ☒ ☐ ☐ (h) access to education, religious services, and Policy 502.4 (h) Orientation recreational activities; ☒ ☐ ☐ (i) housing assignments; Policy 502.4 (i) Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ (j) opportunity for personal hygiene and daily showers Policy 502.4 (j) Orientation including the availability of personal care items ☒ ☐ ☐ (k) rules and access to correspondence, visits and Policy 502.4 (k) Orientation telephone use; ☒ ☐ ☐ (l) availability of reading materials, programming, and Policy 502.4 (l) Orientation other activities; ☒ ☐ ☐ (m) facility policies on the use of force, use of restraints, Policy 502.4 (m) Orientation chemical agents and room confinement; ☒ ☐ ☐ (n) immigration legal services; Policy 502.4 (n) Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ (o) emergencies including evacuation procedures; Policy 502.4 (o) Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ (p) non-discrimination policy and the right to be free from Policy 502.4 (p) Orientation physical, verbal or sexual abuse and harassment by ☒ ☐ ☐ other youth and staff; (q) availability of services and programs in a language Policy 502.4 (q) Orientation other than English if appropriate; ☒ ☐ ☐ (r) the process for requesting different housing, Policy 502.4 (r) Orientation education, programming and work assignments; ☒ ☐ ☐ (s) a process for which parents/guardians receive Policy 502.4 (s) Orientation information regarding the youth’s stay in the facility that at a minimum includes answers to frequently asked The facility utilizes a Parent/Guardian questions and provides contact information for the Contact Form to document providing facility ☒ ☐ ☐ facility, medical, school and mental health; and, contact and website information, visiting schedule and location of Parent Orientation Handbook. (t) a process by which youth may request access to Title Policy 502.4 (t) Orientation 15 Minimum Standards for Juvenile Facilities. The information to review Title 15 was ☒ ☐ ☐ observed posted on the bulletin board in each housing unit. Youth interviewed were aware of how to request access. 7673 Stanislaus JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 22 of 50 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1354 SEPARATION Policy 603 Youth Separation The facility administrator shall develop and implement Procedure 603 Youth Separation written policies and procedures that address: BSCC staff reviewed ten instances of self- separation and the documentation consisted of an incident report, Safety Check Log and Daily Program Observation Sheet. If ☒ ☐ ☐ warranted, a mental health referral is also submitted. Seven of the instances involved a youth refusing to attend school. In all instances involving school, the facility staff and school staff counseled youth to attend school and youth were offered schoolwork. The other instances involved wanting to sleep or not participating in programming being offered. (a) separation of youth for reasons that include, but are Policy 603.4 Youth Separation Requirements not be limited to, medical and mental health conditions, assaultive behavior, disciplinary consequences and ☒ ☐ ☐ protective custody. (b) consideration of positive youth development and Policy 603.4 Youth Separation Requirements trauma-informed care. ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) separated youth shall not be denied normal privileges Policy 603.4 Youth Separation Requirements available at the facility, except when necessary to ☒ ☐ ☐ accomplish the objective of separation. (d) when the objective of the separation is discipline, Policy 600 Youth Discipline Title 15 Section 1390 shall apply. Policy 603.4 Youth Separation Requirements ☒ ☐ ☐ (e) when separation results in room confinement, the Policy 602 Room Confinement separation shall occur in accordance with Welfare and Policy 603.4 Youth Separation Requirements Institutions Code Section 208.3 and Section 1354.5 of ☒ ☐ ☐ these regulations. (f) policies and procedures shall ensure a daily review of Policy 603.4 Youth Separation Requirements separated youth to determine if separation remains ☒ ☐ ☐ necessary. 1354.5 ROOM CONFINEMENT Policy 602 Room Confinement 4B (a) The facility administrator shall develop and Procedure 602 Room Confinement implement written policies and procedures addressing the confinement of youth in their room that are consistent BSCC staff reviewed eleven instances of room with Welfare and Institutions Code Section 208.3. The confinement which consisted of placement of a youth in room confinement shall be documentation outlined in the incident report, accomplished in accordance with the following ☒ ☐ ☐ Guardian RFID log, Daily Observation Report, guidelines: and Mental Health referral. The incidents reviewed involved fights and safety and security disturbances. Staff clearly articulated the reasons for the room confinement; the time spent on room confinement and efforts made to reintegrate the youth. (1) Room confinement shall not be used before other, Policy 602.3 (a) 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 602.3 (b) Room Confinement purposes of punishment, coercion, convenience, or ☒ ☐ ☐ retaliation by staff. 7673 Stanislaus JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 23 of 50 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (3) Room confinement shall not be used to the extent Policy 602.3 (c) 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 602.3.4 (a) Room Confinement confinement. After the youth has been held in room Duration confinement for a period of four hours, staff shall do one ☒ ☐ ☐ or more of the following: None of the room confinements lasted more than four hours. Policy 602.3.4 (a)(1) Room Confinement (1) Return the youth to general population. ☒ ☐ ☐ Duration Policy 602.3.4 (a)(2) Room Confinement (2) Consult with mental health or medical staff. ☒ ☐ ☐ Duration (3) Develop an individualized plan that includes the Policy 602.3.4 (a)(3) Room Confinement goals and objectives to be met in order to reintegrate Duration ☒ ☐ ☐ the youth to general population. (4) If room confinement must be extended beyond Policy 602.3.4 (b)(1) Room Confinement four hours, staff shall do each of the following: Duration (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 602.3.4 (b)(2) Room Confinement the goals and objectives to be met in order to Duration ☒ ☐ ☐ integrate the youth to general population. (C) Obtain documented authorization by the Policy 602.3.4 (b)(3) Room Confinement facility superintendent or his or her designee Duration ☒ ☐ ☐ every four hours thereafter. (5) This section is not intended to limit the use of Policy 602.3.5 (a) Exceptions 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 602.3.5 (b) Exceptions court holding facilities or adult facilities. ☒ ☐ ☐ (7) Nothing in this section shall be construed to Policy 602.3.5 (b) Exceptions conflict with any law providing greater or additional ☒ ☐ ☐ protections to youth. (8) This section does not apply during an Policy 602.3.5 (c) Exceptions 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. 7673 Stanislaus JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 24 of 50 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (9) This section does not apply when a youth is Policy 602.3.5 (d),(e) Exceptions 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. 1355 INSTITUTIONAL ASSESSMENT AND PLAN Policy 506 Case Management The facility administrator shall develop and implement ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure 505.1 Assessment & Plan written policies and procedures for assessment and case planning. (a) Assessment: Policy 506.3 (a) Institutional Assessment and The assessment is based on information collected Case Plan during the admission process with periodic review, which includes the youth's risk factors, needs and strengths The Admitting Assessment is completed by including, but not limited to, identification of substance ☒ ☐ ☐ the booking officer. The observations and abuse history, educational, vocational, counseling, assessments of the youth and referrals and behavioral health, consideration of known history of actions taken by the booking officer are trauma, and family strengths and needs. documented on this form. (b) Institutional Case Plan: Policy 506.3 (b)(1) Institutional Assessment (1) A case plan shall be developed for each youth and Case Plan held for at least 30 days or more and created within 40 days of admission. BSCC staff reviewed 10 Institutional Assessment Plans which were completed timely utilizing the Youth Level of Service/Case Management Inventory (YLS/CMS) 2.0 risk assessment. In addition, Behavioral Health ☒ ☐ ☐ and Recovery services, Wellpath Medical, and Stanislaus County Office of Education will also provide input for the institutional case plan. Deputy Probation Officer IIs oversees all assessments and case plans. Two additional PCO III’s are trained and provide ongoing periodic reviews of the case plan. (2) The institutional plan shall include, but not be Policy 506.3 (b)(2)(a) Institutional Assessment limited to, written documentation that provides: and Case 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 506.3 (b)(2)(b) Institutional Assessment a description of program resources needed and and Case Plan individuals responsible for assuring that the plan ☒ ☐ ☐ is implemented; (3) periodic evaluation of progress towards meeting Policy 506.3 (b)(3) Institutional Assessment the objectives, including periodic review and and Case Plan discussion of the plan with the youth; Reassessments of the YLS/CMS are ☒ ☐ ☐ completed every three months. The Deputy Probation Officer II and trained PCO IIIs complete monthly progress notes. 7673 Stanislaus JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 25 of 50 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (4) a transition plan, the contents of which shall be Policy 506.3 (b)(4) Institutional Assessment subject to existing resources, shall be developed for and Case Plan post dispositional youth in accordance with Section ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy 517 Discharge Plan 1351; and, (5) in as much as possible and if appropriate, the Policy 506.5 (b)(5) Institutional Assessment plan, including the transition plan, shall be developed and Case Plan with input from the family, supportive adults, youth, Policy 517 Discharge Plan and Regional Center for the Developmentally Disabled. Reintegration Meetings include the youth, ☒ ☐ ☐ parent, facility staff, mental health, school, medical, and probation staff. In addition, these meetings can be attended by county and community-based service providers. 1356 COUNSELING AND CASEWORK SERVICES Policy 604 Counseling and Casework Services The facility administrator shall develop and implement Policy 605.3 (a)(1) Counseling Responsibility written policies and procedures ensuring the availability Policy 506.4 Case Notes of appropriate counseling and casework services for all ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy 506.5 Counseling and Casework youth. Policies and procedures shall ensure: (a) youth will receive assistance with needs or concerns that may arise; (b) youth will receive assistance in requesting contact Policy 605.3 (a)(3) Counseling Responsibility with parents, other supportive adults, attorney, clergy, Policy 605.4 Requests and Referrals probation officer, or other public official; and, The facility has forms to refer youth to Mental Health, Substance Abuse and Grief Services and the Without Permission program. BSCC staff reviewed mental health referrals ☒ ☐ ☐ for services which ranged from involvement in use of force incidents, fighting, dealing with difficult feelings, anger management, negative thoughts, and suicidal ideation. BSCC staff reviewed 14 referrals to Without Permission which is for youth at risk for CSEC. (c) youth will be provided access to available resources Policy 605.3 (a)(2) Counseling Responsibility to meet the youth’s needs. Juvenile Hall and Juvenile Commitment Facility Request Forms are located in the ☒ ☐ ☐ housing unit. Youth can request to see their Deputy Probation Officer, Public Defender, Mental Health, Hospice or request a haircut utilizing this form. 1357 USE OF FORCE Policy 513 Use of Force The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Procedure 507.1 Use of Force responsible physician, shall develop and implement written policies and procedures for the use of force, BSCC staff reviewed 11 incidents involving which may include chemical agents. Force shall never Use of Force. The incidents involved fighting be applied as punishment, discipline, retaliation or and safety and security threats. treatment. ☒ ☐ ☐ Documentation reviewed included incident (a) At a minimum, each facility shall develop policies and reports, Guardian RFID report, Mental Health procedures which: referral, and Daily Program Observation Sheet. In addition, BSCC staff interviewed facility staff, collaborative partners, and youth as to use of force actions and responses to ensure compliance with this regulation. 7673 Stanislaus JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 26 of 50 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (1) restricts the use of force to that which is deemed Policy 513.3.1 Use of Force Limitations 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 513.3.3 Factors to Determine the both physical and non-physical options and define Reasonableness of Force ☒ ☐ ☐ when those force options are appropriate. (3) describe force options or techniques that are Procedure 513.3.8 Restrictions on the Use of expressly prohibited by the facility. a Choke Hold ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy 513.3.9 Additional Restrictions (4) describe the requirements of staff to report any Policy 513.3.4 Duty to Intercede inappropriate use of force, and to take affirmative Policy 513.3.6 Duty to Report Excessive Force ☒ ☐ ☐ action to immediately stop it. (5) define a standardized reporting format that Policy 513.6 Reporting the Use of Force includes time period and procedure for documenting Policy 513.9. Trauma Mitigation and reporting the use of force, including reporting requirements of management and line staff and Procedure 507.1.1 Reporting Procedures procedures for reviewing and tracking use of force Procedure 507.3 Procedures for Debriefing incidents by supervisory and or management staff, ☒ ☐ ☐ which include procedures for debriefing a particular Debriefings of staff and youth are documented incident with staff and/or youth for the purposes of in the incident report by supervisory staff. 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 513.9 Reporting Format, Review, and investigating unreasonable use of force. ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedures (7) define the role, notification, and follow-up Policy 513.6.2 Required Notifications procedures required after use of force incidents for medical, mental health staff and parents or legal Procedure 507.2 Required Notifications guardians. ☒ ☐ ☐ Required notifications are documented in the incident reports. Medical staff are immediately notified and respond to the units to provide clearance or direct follow-up care. (8) describe the limitations of use of force on pregnant Policy 513.3.1 Use of Force Limitations youth in accordance with Penal Code Section 6030(f) ☒ ☐ ☐ and Welfare and Institutions Code Section 222. Procedure 507 (d) Use of Force (b) Facilities that authorize chemical agents as a force Policy 513.4 Use of Chemical Agents option shall include policies and procedures that: Policy 303 Chemical Agents Training (1) identify who is approved to carry and/or utilize chemical agents in the facility and the type, size and ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure 508.1.2 Application of OC Spray the approved method of deployment for those Procedure 508.1.3 Authorization to Carry OC chemical agents. (2) mandate that chemical agents only be used when Policy 513.4.1 Chemical Agent Limitations there is an imminent threat to the youth’s safety or the safety of others and only when de-escalation efforts Procedure 508.1 (a)(1) Use of Oleoresin have been unsuccessful or are not reasonably Capsicum (OC) Spray possible. ☒ ☐ ☐ Staff utilize a “cover” instruction which directs the youth to get into a safety position as a warning OC may be used. Plaques are placed in the unit and throughout the facility displaying the cover instruction. 7673 Stanislaus JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 27 of 50 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (3) outline the facility’s approved methods and Policy 513.4 Use of Chemical Agents timelines for decontamination from chemical agents. This shall include that youth who have been exposed Procedure 508.1.4 Decontamination for OC to chemical agents shall not be left unattended until Spray that youth is fully decontaminated or is no longer ☒ ☐ ☐ suffering the effects of the chemical agent. Youth are to be observed for one hour post decontamination. A Use of Chemical Agent Aftercare Report is completed to ensure compliance with this regulation. (4) define the role, notification, and follow-up Policy 513.6.2 Required Notifications procedures required after use of force incidents involving chemical agents for medical, mental health Procedure 507.2 Required Notifications staff and parents or legal guardians. Procedure 508.1.4 (2)(k) Decontamination for OC Spray Required notifications are documented in the ☒ ☐ ☐ incident reports. Medical staff are immediately notified and respond to the units to provide clearance or direct follow-up care. The A Use of Chemical Agent Aftercare Report documents medical clearance and notification to parent/guardian. (5) provide for the documentation of each incident of Policy 513.6 Reporting the Use of Force use of chemical agents, including the reasons for which it was used, efforts to de-escalate prior to use, Procedure 508.1.4 (a)(3) Incident Reports youth and staff involved, the date, time and location of use, decontamination procedures applied and ☒ ☐ ☐ Staff consistently document the reasons identification of any injuries sustained as a result of leading to the use of force, efforts to de- such use. escalate, and follow-up procedures after the use of chemical agents. (c) Facilities shall develop policies and procedure which Policy 513.11 Training require that agencies provide initial and regular training Policy 303 Chemical Agents 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 513.11 (l) Training application. ☒ ☐ ☐ (3) signs or symptoms that should result in immediate Policy 513.11 (m) Training referral to medical or behavioral health. ☒ ☐ ☐ (4) instruction on the Constitutional Limitations of Use Policy 513.11 (i) Training of Force. ☒ ☐ ☐ (5) physical training force options that may require Policy 513.11 (0) Training the use of perishable skills. ☒ ☐ ☐ (6) timelines the facility uses to define regular Policy 513.11.2 Periodic Training training. ☒ ☐ ☐ 7673 Stanislaus JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 28 of 50 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1358 USE OF PHYSICAL RESTRAINTS Policy 514 Use of Physical Restraints The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Procedure 511 Restraints responsible physician and mental health director, shall develop and implement written policies and procedures BSCC staff reviewed documentation of four for the use of restraint devices. Restraint devices include incidents involving the Use of Physical any devices which immobilize a youth’s extremities Restraints. The youth were placed in the and/or prevent the youth from being ambulatory. WRAP due to suicidal ideation and self-harm. The documentation consisted of incident ☒ ☐ ☐ reports, Mental Health Reintegration Plan, Mental Health Referral and follow up, Wellpath case notes, Daily Program Observation Sheet and Safety Check Log. De-escalation attempts, lesser restrictive alternatives, authorizations and medical and mental health interventions were documented indicating compliance regulation. Physical restraints may be used only for those youth who Policy 514.3 General Requirements present an immediate danger to themselves or others, who exhibit behavior which results in the destruction of Procedure 511 (h)(2) Restraints 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 514.3 General Requirements discipline, or as a substitute for treatment. The use of Policy 514.8 Pregnant Youth restraint devices that attach a youth to a wall, floor or other fixture, including a restraint chair, or through affixing of Procedure 511.1 (d) Restraints 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 514.4 Specific Duties of Facility handcuffs, shackles or other restraint devices when used Superintendent 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 514.3 General Requirements of the facility manager or designee. The facility manager may delegate authority to place a youth in restraints to a Procedure 511.1 (a) Restraints 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 514.3 General Requirements retention shall be secured as soon as possible, but no later than two hours from the time of placement. The Procedure 511.1 (b) Restraints ☒ ☐ ☐ 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 514.3 General Requirements possible, but in no case longer than four hours from the time of placement, to assess the need for mental health ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure 511.1 (c) Restraints treatment. 7673 Stanislaus JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 29 of 50 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 514.3 General Requirements to ensure that the restraints are properly employed, and to ensure the safety and well-being of the youth. Procedure 511.1 (d) Restraints 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 514.6 Documentation procedures shall address: (a) documentation of the circumstances leading to an ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure 511.1 (l) Restraints application of restraints. (b) known medical conditions that would contraindicate Policy 514.4 Specific Duties of Facility certain restraint devices and/or techniques. Superintendent ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure 511.1 Restraints (c) acceptable restraint devices. Policy 514.5 Substantially Restrictive Restraints Procedure 511 (n) Restraints Procedure 511.3 Use of the Wrap Acceptable Restraint devices approved by the facility include: ☒ ☐ ☐ • Handcuffs • Transportation waist belt, box and handcuffs • Leg shackles • Soft restraints • Plastic restraints • Wrap (d) signs or symptoms which should result in immediate Policy 514.4 Specific Duties of Facility medical/mental health referral. Superintendent ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure 511.1 (e)(3) Restraints (e) availability of cardiopulmonary resuscitation Procedure 511.1 (e)(1)(a) Restraints equipment. ☒ ☐ ☐ (f) protective housing of restrained youth. While in Procedure 511.1 (d) Restraints restraint devices, all youth shall be housed alone or in a specified housing area for restrained youth which makes ☒ ☐ ☐ provision to protect the youth from abuse. (g) provision for hydration and sanitation needs. Procedure 511.1 (f) Restraints ☒ ☐ ☐ (h) exercising of extremities. Procedure 511.1 (e)(2) Restraints ☒ ☐ ☐ 7673 Stanislaus JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 30 of 50 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1358.5 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES FOR Policy 511 Control of Internal Youth 5B MOVEMENT AND TRANSPORTATION WITHIN Movements THE FACILITY. Policy 514.4 Specific Duties of the Facility Superintendent Requirements The Facility Administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician and behavioral/mental health Procedure 511 Restraints director, shall develop and implement written policies and procedures for the use of restraint devices when the BSCC staff reviewed incident reports involving purpose is for movement or transportation within the the use of mechanical restraints by staff facility that shall include the following: indicates their use was for assaultive or non- (a) identification of acceptable restraint devices, staff compliant behavior resulting in safety or approved to utilize restraint devices and the required security issue. The youth were transported training. away from the incident to their rooms or other locations in the facility where the restraints were removed. BSCC staff recommended the ☒ ☐ ☐ facility ensure staff document not only the circumstances leading to the application of restraints but also the individual assessment for the application of mechanical restraints. Acceptable Restraint devices approved by the facility include: • Handcuffs • Transportation waist belt, box and handcuffs • Leg shackles • Soft restraints • Plastic restraints • Wrap (b) the circumstances leading to the application of Policy Section 511.6 Facility Superintendent restraints must be documented. ☒ ☐ ☐ Responsibilities (c) an individual assessment of the need to apply Policy Section 511.6 Facility Superintendent restraints for movement or transportation that includes Responsibilities consideration of less restrictive alternatives, 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 513.3 Use of Physical with a clearly defined expectation that restraint devices Restraints-General Requirements shall not be used for the purposes of discipline or ☒ ☐ ☐ retaliation. (e) the use of restraints on pregnant youth is limited in Policy 514.8 Pregnant Youth accordance with Penal Code Section 6030(f) and ☒ ☐ ☐ Welfare and Institutions Code Section 222. 7673 Stanislaus JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 31 of 50 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1359 SAFETY ROOM PROCEDURES Policy 507 Safety Rooms and Camera Rooms Policy 507.4 Safety and Camera Room (a) The facility administrator, and where applicable, in Procedures cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop and implement written policies and procedures Procedure 515 Safety Rooms and Camera governing the use of safety rooms, as described in Title Rooms 24, Part 2, Section 1230.1.13. The room shall be used to hold only those youth who present an immediate BSCC staff reviewed documentation of three danger to themselves or others, who exhibit behavior incidents involving the youth being placed in which results in the destruction of property, or reveals the safety room. These involved youth were the intent to cause self-inflicted physical harm. A safety ☒ ☐ ☐ also placed in the WRAP due to suicidal room shall not be used for punishment or discipline, or ideation and self-harm. The documentation as a substitute for treatment. consisted of incident reports, Mental Health Policies and procedures shall: Reintegration Plan, Mental Health Referral and follow up, Wellpath case notes, Daily Program Observation Sheet and Safety Check Log. In addition, BSCC staff interviewed medical, mental health staff and facility staff regarding responses to determine compliance with this regulation. (1) include provisions for administration of necessary Policy 507.4 (a)(1-4) Safety and Camera nutrition and fluids, access to a toilet, and suitable Room Procedures clothing to provide for privacy; ☒ ☐ ☐ (2) provide for approval of the facility manager, or Policy 507.4 (a)(5) Safety and Camera Room designee, before a youth is placed into a safety room; Procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ (3) provide for continuous direct visual supervision Policy 507.4 (a)(6) Safety and Camera Room and documentation of the youth’s behavior and any Procedures staff interventions every 15 minutes, with actual time ☒ ☐ ☐ recorded; (4) provide that the youth shall be evaluated by the Policy 507.4 (a)(7) Safety and Camera Room facility manager, or designee, every four hours; Procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ (5) provide for immediate medical assessment, Policy 507.4 (a)(8) Safety and Camera Room where appropriate, or an assessment at the next Procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ daily sick call; and, (6) provide a process for documenting the reason for Policy 507.4 (a)(9) Safety and Camera Room placement, including attempts to use less restrictive Procedures means of control, and decisions to continue and end ☒ ☐ ☐ placement. (b) The placement of a youth in the safety room shall be Policy 507.4 (b)(1) Safety and Camera Room accomplished in accordance with the following: Procedures (1) safety room shall not be used before other less restrictive options have been attempted and ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure 515.1 (B)(2) Safety Rooms and exhausted, unless attempting those options poses a Camera Rooms threat to the safety or security of any youth or staff. (2) safety room shall not be used for the purposes of Policy 507.4 (b)(2) Safety and Camera Room punishment, coercion, convenience, or retaliation by Procedures staff. ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure 516.1 (B)(3) Safety Rooms and Camera Rooms 7673 Stanislaus JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 32 of 50 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 507.4 (b)(3) Safety and Camera Room compromises the mental and physical health of the Procedures youth. ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure 516.1 (B)(3) Safety Rooms and Camera Rooms (c) A youth may be held up to four hours in the safety Policy 507.4 (c) Safety and Camera Room room. After the youth has been held in the safety room Procedures for a period of four hours, staff shall do one or more of ☒ ☐ ☐ the following: Procedure 516.1 (D)(9) Safety Rooms and Camera Rooms Procedure 516.1 (D)(9)(a)(2) Safety Rooms (1) return the youth to general population. ☒ ☐ ☐ and Camera Rooms Policy 507.4 (c)(1) Safety and Camera Room Procedures (2) consult with mental health or medical staff, ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure 516.1 (D)(9)(a)(1) Safety Rooms and Camera Rooms (3) develop an individualized plan that includes the Policy 507.4 (c)(2) Safety and Camera Room goals and objectives to be met in order to reintegrate Procedures the youth to general population. ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure 516.1 (D)(9)(a)(3) Safety Rooms and Camera Rooms (d) If confinement in the safety room must be extended Policy 507.4 (d) Safety and Camera Room beyond four hours, staff shall develop an individualized Procedures plan that includes the requirements of Section 1354.5 and the goals and objectives to be met in order to Procedure 516.1 (D)(10) Safety Rooms and integrate the youth to general population. ☒ ☐ ☐ Camera Rooms None of safety room placements lasted longer than four hours. 1360 SEARCHES Policy 515 Searches The facility administrator shall develop and implement Procedure 513 Searches written policies and procedures governing the search of ☒ ☐ ☐ youth, the facility, and visitors. Policies and procedures shall provide that: (a) Searches shall be conducted to ensure the safety Policy 515.5 Body Scanner Search and security of the facility, public, visitors, youth, and Policy 515.7 Contraband Searches staff. Policy 515.8 Housing Unit Searches Policy 515.9 Physical Plant Searches Policy 515.9.1 Canine Assisted Searches Procedure 205 Perimeter Checks ☒ ☐ ☐ Three room searches are conducted each shift, as well as housing unit searches, monthly canine searches, pat down searches after contact visits, and perimeter searches prior youth utilizing the recreation perimeter. Room, housing unit, and perimeter are information documented in unit log books. (b) Searches shall be conducted in a manner that Policy 515.2 Searches Policy 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. 7673 Stanislaus JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 33 of 50 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (c) Strip searches and visual or physical body cavity Policy 515.4 Modified Strip Searches, Strip searches shall comply with Penal Code Section 4030. Searches, and Physical Body Searches Procedure 513.2 Strip Searches BSCC staff reviewed two instances involving strip searches. The documentation consisted of the incident report, Strip Search Authorization Form and follow up to the Mental ☒ ☐ ☐ Health Referrals. One incident involved two youths who were suspected of concealing marijuana. No marijuana was located but contraband was found with one youth. The facility brought in a canine to search the housing unit for narcotics. The other involved instance involved four youth suspected of possessing marijuana. No drugs were found but one youth was located with contraband. (d) Physical body cavity searches shall only be Policy 515.4.2 Physical Body Cavity Search conducted by a medical professional. ☒ ☐ ☐ (e) Any youth held after a detention hearing shall only be Policy 515.4.1 Strip Searches and Modified strip searched with prior approval of a supervisor when Strip Searches there is reasonable suspicion based on specific and articulable facts to believe that youth is concealing ☒ ☐ ☐ contraband. The reasonable suspicion shall be documented. (f) Searches of transgender and intersex youth shall Policy 515.6 Transgender Searches comply with Section 1352.5. Policy 523.14 Transgender and Intersex ☒ ☐ ☐ Searches (g) Cross-gender pat-down searches and strip searches Policy 515.3 Pat-Down Searches are prohibited except in exigent circumstances or when Policy 515.4.1 Strip Searches and Modified conducted by a medical professional. Such searches ☒ ☐ ☐ Strip Searches must be justified and documented in writing. 1361 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE Policy 610 Youth Grievances The facility administrator shall develop and implement Procedure 600.1 Youth Grievances and Unit written policies and procedures whereby any youth may Staff’s Responsibilities appeal and have resolved grievances relating to any Procedure 600.2 Supervisor’s Responsibilities condition of confinement, including but not limited to Procedure 600.3 Facility Managers health care services, classification decisions, program Responsibilities participation, telephone, mail or visiting procedures, food, clothing, bedding, mistreatment, harassment or ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff reviewed grievances filed In violations of the nondiscrimination policy. There shall be November 2024, March and June 2025. In no time limit on filing grievances. Policies and addition, I reviewed the 2024 and 2025 procedures shall include provisions whereby the facility grievance logs. The grievances involved staff, manager ensures: programming, food, visiting, telephone, clothing, points and medical concerns. All grievances filed by youth were reviewed and resolved within the required time frames. (a) a grievance form and instructions for registering a Policy 610.3 (a) Access to the Grievance grievance, which includes provisions for the youth to System have free access to the form; BSCC staff observed grievance forms ☒ ☐ ☐ accessible to the youth in the living unit. All youth interviewed knew of location of the grievance forms in the housing unit. 7673 Stanislaus JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 34 of 50 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (b) the youth shall have the option to confidentially file Policy 610.3 (g) Access to the Grievance the grievance or to deliver the form to any youth System supervision staff working in the facility; Youth interviewed were aware of the grievance ☒ ☐ ☐ procedure and the process to file confidentially. A locked box labeled for grievances was observed in each living unit. (c) resolution of the grievance at the lowest appropriate Policy 610.4 Youth Grievance Procedures staff level; ☒ ☐ ☐ (d) provision for a prompt review and initial response to Policy 610.4.2 Timely Resolution of grievances within three (3) business days, grievances Grievances that relate to health and safety issues must be ☒ ☐ ☐ addressed immediately; (1) The youth may elect to be present to explain Policy 610.4.5 (a) State Requirements his/her version of the grievance to a person not directly involved in the circumstances which led to the ☒ ☐ ☐ grievance. (2) Provision for a staff representative approved by Policy 610.4.5 (b) State Requirements the facility administrator to assist the youth. ☒ ☐ ☐ (e) provision for a written response to the grievance Policy 610.3 (d) Access to the Grievance which includes the reasons for the decisions; System The facility uses a triplicate form in which a ☒ ☐ ☐ pink copy is given to youth upon turning in the grievance and a yellow copy is given to youth at the conclusion of the grievance process with all written responses. (f) a system which provides that any appeal of a Policy 610.4.3 Appeals to Grievance Findings 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 610.4.2 Timely Resolution of business days unless circumstances dictate a longer Grievances time frame. The youth shall be notified of any delay; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ Facility administration reviews all grievances filed by youth. (h) the policy shall provide multiple internal and external Policy 610.6 Additional Provisions for methods to report sexual abuse and sexual harassment. Grievances Related to Sexual Abuse ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy 610.6.1 Emergency Grievances Related to Sexual Abuse Whether or not associated with a grievance, concerns of Policy 610.4.5 State Requirements parents, guardians, staff or other parties shall be addressed and documented in accordance with written Policy requires concerns of parents/guardians ☒ ☐ ☐ policies and procedures within a specified timeframe. to be addressed and documented within 14 days. 1362 REPORTING OF INCIDENTS Policy 207.3 Reporting of Incidents A written report of all incidents which result in physical Procedure 203.1 Institutional Reports harm, use of force, serious threat of physical harm, or Procedure 203.2 Incident Reports death of an employee, youth or other person(s) shall be maintained. Such written record shall be prepared by the ☒ ☐ ☐ Reviewed incident reports for use of force, staff and submitted to the facility manager by the end of room confinement, suicide watch, safety room the shift, unless additional time is necessary and placements, and strip searches which authorized by the facility manager or designee. indicated the facility is in compliance with this regulation. 7673 Stanislaus JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 35 of 50 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1363 USE OF REASONABLE FORCE TO COLLECT Policy 520 Biological Samples DNA SPECIMENS, SAMPLES, IMPRESSIONS Policy 520.5 Use of Reasonable Force to Collect Biological Samples and Print (a) Pursuant to Penal Code Section 298.1 authorized Impressions law enforcement, custodial, or corrections personnel including peace officers, may employ reasonable force to collect blood specimens, saliva samples, and thumb or palm print impressions from individuals who are required to provide such samples, specimens or ☒ ☐ ☐ impressions pursuant to Penal Code Section 296 and who refuse following written or oral request. (1) For the purpose of this section, the “use of reasonable force” shall be defined as the force that an objective, trained and competent correctional employee, faced with similar facts and circumstances, would consider necessary and reasonable to gain compliance with this section. (2) The use of reasonable force shall be preceded by Policy 520.5 Use of Reasonable Force to efforts to secure voluntary compliance. Efforts to Collect Biological Samples and Print secure voluntary compliance shall be documented Impressions and include an advisement of the legal obligation to ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy 520.6 Legal Mandates and Relevant provide the requisite specimen, sample or impression Laws and the consequences of refusal. (b) The force shall not be used without the prior written Policy 520.6 Legal Mandates and Relevant authorization of the supervising officer on duty. The Laws authorization shall include information that reflects the ☒ ☐ ☐ fact that the offender was asked to provide the requisite specimen, sample, or impression and refused. (1) If the use of reasonable force includes a cell Policy 520.5.1 Video Recording 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. 7673 Stanislaus JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 36 of 50 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1370 EDUCATION PROGRAM Policy 1002 Youth Educational Services Policy 1002.3 School Programs (a) School Programs The County Board of Education shall provide for the Procedure 1003 Youth Educational Services administration and operation of juvenile court schools in conjunction with the Chief Probation Officer, or designee Education Program Evaluation completed on pursuant to applicable State laws. The school and facility August 15, 2025, by Doug Silva, Director I, of administrators shall develop and implement written policy the San Joaquin County Office of Education. and procedures to ensure communication and coordination between educators and probation staff. School Staff: Culturally responsive and trauma-informed approaches • 1 principal should be applied when providing instruction. Education • 5 teachers (3 JH, 1 JCF, 1 SYTF) staff should collaborate with the facility administrator to • 5 Special Education use technology to facilitate learning and ensure safe Paraprofessionals (all) technology practices. The facility administrator shall ☒ ☐ ☐ • 1 School Office/Student Records request an annual review of each required element of the program by the Superintendent of Schools, and a report An academic counselor provides graduation or review checklist on compliance, deficiencies, and plans, and a career navigator assists youth in corrective action needed to achieve compliance with this career development and reintegration section. Such a review, when conducted, cannot be meetings. delegated to the principal or any other staff of any juvenile court school site. The Superintendent of Schools shall conduct this review in conjunction with a qualified outside agency or individual. Upon receipt of the review, the facility administrator or designee shall review each item with the Superintendent of Schools and shall take whatever corrective action is necessary to address each deficiency and to fully protect the educational interests of all youth in the facility. (b) Required Elements Policy 1002.3.1 Education Program Required The facility school program shall comply with the State Elements 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 1002.3.1 Education Program Required program shall be free from discriminatory action. Staff Elements 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 1002.5 (a) Course of Study Education Code and include, but not be limited to, courses required for high school graduation. Edmentum Courseware allows for a wide variety of online high school courses including electives and college/career ☒ ☐ ☐ readiness opportunities. The school also uses StudySync for English Language Learners. Project Based Learning is incorporated into the learning environment. (2) Information and preparation for the High School Policy 1002.5 (b) Course of Study Equivalency Test as approved by the California Department of Education shall be made available to ☒ ☐ ☐ eligible youth. 7673 Stanislaus JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 37 of 50 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (3) Youth shall be informed of post-secondary Policy 1002.5 (c) Course of Study education and vocational opportunities. Modesto Junior College and vocational options/certificates are available to youth. ☒ ☐ ☐ Culinary and truck driving are two examples of career technical education. Youth have the opportunity to participate in digital arts and career exploration through Paxton Patterson. (4) Administration of the High School Equivalency Policy 1002.5 (d) Course of Study Tests as approved by the California Department of ☒ ☐ ☐ Education, shall be made available when possible. (5) Supplemental instruction shall be afforded to youth Policy 1002.5 (e) Course of Study who do not demonstrate sufficient progress towards grade level standards. A full-time Instructional Coach works on ☒ ☐ ☐ credit alignment and developing with teachers project-based learning. (6) The minimum school day shall be consistent with Policy 1002.5 (f) Course of Study State Education Code Requirements for juvenile court schools. The facility administrator, in conjunction with Procedure 1003.2 School Attendance education staff, must ensure that operational procedures do not interfere with the time afforded for ☒ ☐ ☐ Minimum day requirements are met within the the minimum instructional day. Absences, time out of daily schedule. class or educational instruction, both excused and unexcused, shall be documented. (7) Education shall be provided to all youth regardless Policy 1002.5 (g) Course of Study of classification, housing, security status, disciplinary 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 1002.7 (a) Discipline (1) Positive behavior management will be implemented to reduce the need for disciplinary action Procedure 1003.3 School Procedure and in the school setting and be integrated into the facility’s Disciplinary Issues overall behavioral management plan and security ☒ ☐ ☐ system. Elements of PBIS interventions and restorative practices are implemented daily and as needed. (2) School staff shall be advised of administrative Policy 1002.7 (b) Discipline decisions made by probation staff that may affect the ☒ ☐ ☐ educational programming of students. (3) Except as otherwise provided by the State Policy 1002.7 (c) Discipline Education Code, expulsion/suspension from school shall be imposed only when other means of correction The principal indicated one youth was fails to bring about proper conduct. School staff shall recently suspended for egregious conduct. follow the appropriate due process safeguards as set He indicated suspensions are rarely used as forth in the State Education Code including the rights ☒ ☐ ☐ the goal is to reintegrate youth back into the of students with special needs. School staff shall classroom. document the other means of correction used prior to imposing expulsion/ suspension if an expulsion/suspension is ultimately imposed. (4) The facility administrator, in conjunction with Policy 1002.7 (d) Discipline education staff will develop policies and procedures that address the rights of any student who has ☒ ☐ ☐ continuing difficulty completing a school day. 7673 Stanislaus JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 38 of 50 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (d) Provisions for Special Populations Policy 1002.6 Provisions for Special (1) State and federal laws and regulations shall be Populations observed for all individuals with disabilities or suspected disabilities. This includes but is not limited Special Education services are available and to child find, assessment, continuum of alternative ☒ ☐ ☐ utilized with purpose. placements, manifestation determination reviews, and implementation of Section 504 Plans and Individualized Education Programs. (2) Youth identified as English Learners (EL) shall be Policy 1002.6 Provisions for Special afforded an educational program that addresses their Populations language needs pursuant to all applicable state and ☒ ☐ ☐ federal laws and regulations governing programs for EL students. (e) Educational Screening and Admission Policy 1002.4 Educational Screening and (1) Youth shall be interviewed after admittance and a Admission record maintained that documents a youth’s ☒ ☐ ☐ educational history, including but not limited to: Assessments and a survey are completed upon enrollment. (A) School progress/school history; Policy 1002.4 (a) Educational Screening and ☒ ☐ ☐ Admission (B) Home Language Survey and the results of the Policy 1002.4 (b) Educational Screening and State Test used for English language proficiency; Admission ☒ ☐ ☐ (C) Needs and services of special populations as Policy 1002.4 (c) Educational Screening and defined by the State Education Code, including but Admission ☒ ☐ ☐ not limited to, students with special needs. (D) Discipline problems. Policy 1002.4 (d) Educational Screening and ☒ ☐ ☐ Admission (2) Youth will be immediately enrolled in school. Policy 1002.4 Educational Enrollment Educational staff shall conduct an assessment to Requirements determine the youth’s general academic functioning ☒ ☐ ☐ levels to enable placement in core curriculum courses. (3) After admission to the facility, a preliminary Policy 1002.4 Educational Screening and education plan shall be developed for each youth Admission within five school days. ☒ ☐ ☐ Each student has a “Student Grad Plan”. (4) Upon enrollment, education staff shall comply with Policy 1002.4 Educational Screening and the State Education Code and request the youth’s Admission 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. (f) Educational Reporting Policy 1002.8 (a) Educational Records (1) The complete facility educational record of the youth shall be forwarded to the next educational ☒ ☐ ☐ placement in accordance with the State Education Code. 7673 Stanislaus JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 39 of 50 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (2) The County Superintendent of Schools shall Policy 1002.8 (c) Educational Records provide appropriate credit (full or partial) for course work completed while in juvenile court school in ☒ ☐ ☐ accordance with the State Education Code. (g) Transition and Re-Entry Planning Policy 1002.9 Transition and Re-Entry (1) The Superintendent of Schools and the Chief Planning Probation Officer or designee, shall develop policies and procedures to meet the transition needs of youth, Reintegration meetings are held and including the development of an education transition ☒ ☐ ☐ attended by a Career Navigator, Probation plan, in accordance with the State Education Code Staff, Mental Health Staff and other facility and in alignment with Title 15, Minimum Standards for collaborative and community partners. Juvenile Facilities, Section 1355. (h) Post-Secondary Education Opportunities Policy 1002.10 Post-Secondary Education (1) The school and facility administrator should, Opportunities whenever possible, collaborate with local post- secondary education providers to facilitate access to Modesto Junior College classes are available educational and vocational opportunities for youth that along with vocational opportunities such as considers the use of technology to implement these Culinary, Coding, Trucking and Financial ☒ ☐ ☐ programs. Literacy. MJC Staff set career pathways with students and enroll them in their courses. A consultant provides Entrepreneurial Leadership programming for detention and commitment to youth. 1371 PROGRAMS, RECREATION, AND EXERCISE. Policy 1003 Programs, Exercise and 6B Recreation The facility administrator shall develop and implement written policies and procedures for programs, recreation, Procedure 1001 Programs, Exercise and and exercise for all youth. The intent is to minimize the Recreation amount of time youth are in their rooms or their bed area. ☒ ☐ ☐ The facility has a Supervising Probation Corrections Officer assigned as a Program Coordinator who manages programs and services. Juvenile facilities shall provide the opportunity for Policy 1003.3 Responsibilities programs, recreation, and exercise a minimum of three hours a day during the week and five hours a day each BSCC staff reviewed the November 2024, Saturday, Sunday or other non-school days, of which March and May 2025 Daily Program Sheets one hour shall be an outdoor activity, weather permitting. for each housing unit which document the ☒ ☐ ☐ daily recreation, exercise, and programming offered to youth. In addition, I reviewed the November 2024, March and May 2025 Monthly Program calendar for scheduled programs to be provided to youth. A youth’s participation in programs, recreation, and Policy 1003.3 Responsibilities exercise may be suspended only upon a written finding 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 1003.3 Responsibilities be posted in the living units. BSCC staff reviewed school day schedule and ☒ ☐ ☐ non-school day schedule. Schedules are posted in the living units. 7673 Stanislaus JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 40 of 50 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 1003.3 Responsibilities recreation, and exercise by the responsible agency to ensure content offered is current, consistent, and A memorandum dated August 15, 2024, by relevant to the population. Superintendent Tracie Martin and a ☒ ☐ ☐ memorandum dated September 10, 2025, by Superintendent David Costa addressed all elements of this regulation. (a)Programs. All youth shall be provided with the Policy 1003.6 Access to Programs opportunity for at least one hour of daily programming to include, but not be limited to, trauma focused, cognitive, The facility has partnered with several evidence-based, best practice interventions that are community-based organizations, service culturally relevant and linguistically appropriate, or pro- providers, and Stanislaus County Office of social interventions and activities designed to reduce Education (SCOE) to provide programming. recidivism. These programs should be based on the youth’s individual needs as required by Sections 1355 SCOE provides culinary, digital arts, financial and 1356. Such programs may be provided under the literacy, and Student Repair Academy. Other direction of the Chief Probation Officer or the County career programming by collaborative partners Office of Education and can be administered by county includes manufacturing, truck driving, partners such as mental health agencies, community construction and Paxton Patterson. based organizations, faith-based organizations or Probation staff. Leaders in Community Alternatives offer Programs may include but are not limited to: Aggression Replacement Training and CBI for (1) Cognitive Behavior Interventions; all youth. In addition, the youth participate in (2) Management of Stress and Trauma; the following: (3) Anger Management; (4) Conflict Resolution; • Haven (5) Juvenile Justice System; • Creative Writing (6) Trauma-related interventions; • Youth for Christ (7) Victim Awareness; • Culinary (8) Self-Improvement; • ART (9) Parenting Skills and support; • Hospice Individual Counseling (10) Tolerance and Diversity; ☒ ☐ ☐ • Library and Book Club (11) Healing Informed Approaches; • Love Notes (12) Interventions by Credible Messengers; • Mindfulness for Trauma and Addiction (13) Gender Specific Programming; • Without Permission\ (14) Art, creative writing, or self-expression; • Teen Pregnancy Prevention Class (15) CPR and First Aid training; • Rising Scholarship Network (16) Restorative Justice or Civic Engagement; (17) Career and leadership opportunities; and, • Substance Abuse (18) Other topics suitable to the youth population. • Project With • Prison Education Project • Emotional Support Dog • Financial Literacy Programming is led by unit staff when not provided by another organization. The program calendar highlights in red when unit staff are responsible for leading programming for the youth. An option for staff to use is the Cell Dreamer personal development course. In addition, binders with appropriate programming material is available in each unit. BSCC observed facility staff providing programming to the youth in multiple housing units. Youth affirm in interviews they receive programming daily. 7673 Stanislaus JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 41 of 50 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (b) Recreation. All youth shall be provided the opportunity Policy 1003.5 Access to Recreation for at least one hour of daily access to unscheduled activities such as leisure reading, letter writing, and Interviews with youth affirm they receive an entertainment. Activities shall be supervised and include hour of recreation every day. Recreational orientation and may include coaching of youth. activities available to the youth include letter ☒ ☐ ☐ writing, reading, journaling, movies/TV entertainment, telephone, games, arts/crafts, and meditation. The facility has a library located in the incentive programming unit. (c) Exercise. All youth shall be provided with the Policy 1003.4 Access to Exercise opportunity for at least one hour of large muscle activity each day. Interviews with youth affirm they receive an hour of large muscle activity every day. Exercise opportunities available to the youth ☒ ☐ ☐ include but are not limited to indoor/outdoor basketball, handball, soccer, indoor/outdoor volleyball, pickleball, flag football, kickball, baseball, badminton, yoga, dance and circuit training. The administrator/manager may suspend, for a period not Policy 1003.7 Security and Supervision to exceed 24 hours, access to recreation and programs. The administrator/manager shall document the reasons ☒ ☐ ☐ why suspension of recreation and programs occurs. 1372 RELIGIOUS PROGRAM Policy 1004 Religious Programs The facility administrator shall provide access to religious Procedure 1005 Religious Programs services and/or religious counseling at least once each week. Attendance shall be voluntary. A youth shall be The facility has a volunteer Chaplain to assist allowed to participate in an activity outside of their room if with supervising, planning, directing, and he/she elects not to participate in religious programs. ☒ ☐ ☐ coordinating religious services. Religious Religious programs shall provide for: services are held every Sunday. One on one services are held every Monday. Upon request of the youth, the Chaplain will coordinate specific requested religious services or counseling. Policy 1004.10 Religious Services and (a) opportunity for religious services and practices; ☒ ☐ ☐ Religious Counseling Policy 1004.10 Religious Services and (b) availability of clergy; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ Religious Counseling Policy 1004.6 Religious Diets and Meal (c) availability of religious diets. ☒ ☐ ☐ Service 1373 WORK PROGRAM Policy 1005 Youth Work Program The facility administrator shall develop policies and The facility does not have a formal work procedures regarding the fair and consistent assignment program. Youth participate in keeping their of youth to work programs. Work assigned to a youth shall ☒ ☐ ☐ room and living unit clean. be meaningful, constructive and related to vocational training or increasing a youth’s sense of responsibility. Work programs shall not be imposed as a disciplinary measure 7673 Stanislaus JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 42 of 50 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1374 VISITING Policy 1006 Youth Visitation The facility administrator shall develop and implement Procedure 1000 Youth Visitation written policies and procedures for visiting, that include provisions for special visits. Youth shall be allowed to Visiting is made available Thursday and receive visits by parents, guardians or persons standing Sunday. Each facility program has one hour of in loco parentis, and children of youth. Other family visiting on two specified days and times each members, such as grandparents and siblings, and week. In addition, visiting is scheduled supportive adults, may be allowed to visit with the ☒ ☐ ☐ separately for high-security youth. approval of the facility administrator or designee, and in conjunction with the youth’s case plan or in the best On the last Sunday of every month, virtual interest of the youth. visiting is provided for siblings for incentive programming. BSCC interviewed youth who indicated visiting always occurred as scheduled. All visits shall occur at reasonable times, subject only to Policy 1006.3.2 Visitation Requirements the limitations necessary to maintain order and security. Policy 1006.6 Denial or Termination of Visiting Visitation shall not be denied solely based on the visitor’s Privileges criminal history. The staff shall determine in each case, whether the visitor’s criminal history represents a risk to ☒ ☐ ☐ the safety of youth or staff in the facility. Any denial of visitation or limitation on visitations shall be communicated to the youth, person denied and facility administrator. Opportunity for visitation shall be a minimum of two hours Policy 1006.5 Visiting Schedule 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 1006.8 Special Visits minimum and/or outside of the regular visiting hours, shall Policy 1006.9 Attorney and Professional Visits be accommodated as necessary and within the discretion of the facility administrator or designee. Family therapy Procedure 1000.1.3 Professional Visits and professional visits shall be accommodated outside ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure 1000.1.4 Attorney Visits and the provisions of this regulation. Facilities may provide Consultations visitation opportunities outside of normal visiting hours to accommodate special visits. The facility may provide access to technology as an Policy 1006.3.2 Visitation Requirements alternative, but not as a replacement, to in-person visiting. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1375 CORRESPONDENCE Policy 1007 Youth Mail The facility administrator shall develop and implement Procedure 1002 Youth Mail written policies and procedures for correspondence which provide that: ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC interviewed youth who indicated there (a) there is no limitation on the volume of mail that youth is no limit on the amount of mail they can send may send or receive; or receive. (b) youth may send two letters per week postage free; Policy 1007.3 Mail Generally ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) youth may correspond confidentially with state and Policy 1007.9 Youth Requests for Writing federal courts, any member of the State Bar or holder of Materials public office, and the Board; however, authorized facility ☒ ☐ ☐ staff may open and inspect such mail only to search for Youth are provided postage for seven letters contraband and in the presence of the youth; and, per week. (d) incoming and outgoing mail, other than that described Policy 1007.4 Confidential Correspondence 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. 7673 Stanislaus JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 43 of 50 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1376 TELEPHONE ACCESS Policy 1008 Youth Telephone Access 7B The administrator of each juvenile facility shall develop Procedure 1004 Youth Telephone Access and implement written policies and procedures to provide youth with access to telephone communications. ☒ ☐ ☐ Youth interviewed were aware of policies for telephone use and had daily access to the telephone. BSCC staff confirmed telephones in the housing units were operational. 1377 ACCESS TO LEGAL SERVICES Policy 1009 Youth Access to Courts and Counsel The facility administrator shall develop written procedures Policy 1009.5 Youth request for Assistance to ensure the right of youth to have access to the courts ☒ ☐ ☐ and legal services. Such access shall include: (a) access, upon request by the youth, to licensed attorneys and their authorized representatives; (b) provision for confidential consultation with attorneys; Policy 1009.6 Visitation Related to Legal and, ☒ ☐ ☐ Defense (c) unlimited postage free, legal correspondence and Policy 1009.7 Legal Mail and Communication cost-free telephone access as appropriate. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1390 DISCIPLINE Policy 600 Youth Discipline Policy 600.4 Limitations on Disciplinary The facility administrator shall develop and implement Actions written policies and procedures for the discipline of youth that shall promote acceptable behavior; including the use Procedure 602.1 Order and Security of positive behavior interventions and supports. Discipline Procedure 602.2 Philosophical Principles of shall be imposed at the least restrictive level which Discipline promotes the desired behavior and shall not include Procedure 602.3 Intervention Techniques for corporal punishment, group punishment, physical or Avoiding Disruptive Behavior psychological degradation. ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure 1006 Behavior Modification Deprivation of the following is not permitted: Program The facility has a Behavior Modification Program which the youth earn points for positive behavior. The points earned allow for special privileges such as later bedtime, honor room program, Judges Honor Roll, game room, Saturday Program and unit aide. Policy 600.4 (a) Limitations on Disciplinary (a) bed and bedding; ☒ ☐ ☐ Actions (b) daily shower, access to drinking fountain, toilet and Policy 600.4 (h) Limitations on Disciplinary personal hygiene items, and clean clothing; ☒ ☐ ☐ Actions Policy 600.4 (e) Limitations on Disciplinary (c) full nutrition; ☒ ☐ ☐ Actions Policy 600.4 (g),(s) Limitations on Disciplinary (d) contact with parent or attorney; ☒ ☐ ☐ Actions Policy 600.4 (l) Limitations on Disciplinary (e) exercise; ☒ ☐ ☐ Actions Policy 600.4 (p),(t) Limitations on Disciplinary (f) medical services and counseling; ☒ ☐ ☐ Actions Policy 600.4 (t) Limitations on Disciplinary (g) religious services; ☒ ☐ ☐ Actions Policy 600.4 (o) Limitations on Disciplinary (h) clean and sanitary living conditions; ☒ ☐ ☐ Actions Policy 600.4 (f) Limitations on Disciplinary (i) the right to send and receive mail; ☒ ☐ ☐ Actions 7673 Stanislaus JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 44 of 50 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 Policy 600.4 (t) Limitations on Disciplinary (j) education; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ Actions Policy 600.4 (t) Limitations on Disciplinary (k) rehabilitative programming. ☒ ☐ ☐ Actions The facility administrator shall establish rules of conduct Policy 600.3. Facility Superintendent and disciplinary penalties to guide the conduct of youth. Responsibilities Such rules and penalties shall include both major Policy 601.4 Minor Rule Violations violations and minor violations, be stated simply and Policy 601.5 Major Rule Violations affirmatively, and be made available to all youth. Provision ☒ ☐ ☐ shall be made to provide accessible information to youth Procedure 602.4 Disciplinary Options and with disabilities, limited English proficiency, or limited Sanctions literacy. 1391 DISCIPLINE PROCESS Policy 601 Youth Discipline Process Policy 601.3 Due Process The facility administrator shall develop and implement Policy 601.5.4 Hearings written policies and procedures for the administration of discipline which shall include, but not be limited to: BSCC staff reviewed 18 discipline process (a) designation of personnel authorized to impose packages which included Notice of discipline for violation of rules; Discipline/Due Process Hearing forms and ☒ ☐ ☐ incident reports. The incidents involved fighting, safety and security violations, contraband, gang related tagging, refusal to attend school and failure to comply with program rules. Discipline imposed was a loss of points and/or privileges. In all instances, the youth waived their right to a hearing. (b) prohibiting discipline to be delegated to any youth; Policy 601.3.1 (b) Youth Discipline Procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) definition of major and minor rule violations and their Policy 601.4 Minor Rule Violations consequences, and due process requirements; Policy 601.5 Major Rule Violations Procedure 602.4 Disciplinary Options and Sanctions Procedure 602.5 Minor Rule Violations ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure 602.6 Sanctions for Minor Rule Violations Procedure 602.7 Major Rule Violations Procedure 602.8 Sanctions for Major Rule Violations (d) trauma-informed approaches and positive behavior Policy 601.3.1 Youth Discipline Procedures interventions; ☒ ☐ ☐ (e) minor rule violations may be handled informally by Policy 601.4 Minor Rule Violations counseling, advising the youth of expected conduct imposing a minor consequence. Discipline shall be Procedure 602.4 Disciplinary Options and ☒ ☐ ☐ accompanied by written documentation and a policy of Sanctions review and appeal to a supervisor; and, (f) major rule violations and the discipline process shall Policy 601.5 Major Rule Violations be documented and require the following: Policy 601.5.3 Notifications (1) written notice of violation prior to a hearing; ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure 602.9 Supervisor Duties During a Disciplinary Review (2) accommodations provided to youth with Policy 601.5.6 Staff Member Assistance disabilities, limited literacy, and English language ☒ ☐ ☐ learners; (3) hearing by a person who is not a party to the Policy 601.5.4 Hearings incident; ☒ ☐ ☐ 7673 Stanislaus JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 45 of 50 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (4) opportunity for the youth to be heard, present Policy 601.5.5 Evidence evidence and testimony; ☒ ☐ ☐ (5) provision for youth to be assisted by staff in the Policy 601.5.6 Staff Member Assistance hearing process; ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy 601.5.9 Disciplinary Appeals (6) provision for administrative review. ☒ ☐ ☐ (g) violations that result in a removal from camp or Policy 601.6.1 State Guidelines for commitment program, but not a return to court, will follow Disciplinary Sanctions ☒ ☐ ☐ the due process provisions in subsection © above. 1410 MANAGEMENT OF COMMUNICABLE Policy 708 Management of Communicable DISEASES. Diseases-Youth Policy 708.4 Exposure Prevention and The health administrator/responsible physician, in Mitigation cooperation with the facility administrator and the local health officer, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure 702 Communicable Disease-Youth procedures to address the identification, treatment, control and follow-up management of communicable diseases. The policies and procedures shall address, but not be limited to: Policy 708.3 (c)(1) Procedure (a) Intake health screening procedures; ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy 708.3 (c)(2) Procedure (b) Identification of relevant symptoms; ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy 708.3 (c)(3) Procedure (c) Referral for medical evaluation; ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy 708.4.3 Medical Consultation, (d) Treatment responsibilities during detention; ☒ ☐ ☐ Evaluation and Treatment (e) Coordination with public and private community- Policy 708.3 (d)(2) Procedure based resources for follow-up treatment; ☒ ☐ ☐ (f) Applicable reporting requirements; and, Policy 708.3 (c)(9) Procedure ☒ ☐ ☐ (g) Strategies for handling disease outbreaks. Policy 708.3 (d)(3) Procedure ☒ ☐ ☐ The policies and procedures shall be updated as Policy 708.3 Procedure necessary to reflect communicable disease priorities identified by the local health officer and currently Medical staff are to review these policies with recommended public health interventions. ☒ ☐ ☐ the Exposure Control Officer to reflect Stanislaus County Public Health and CDC recommended interventions. 1433 REQUESTS FOR HEALTH CARE SERVICES Policy 703 Availability of Standards of Care Policy 703.3 Youth Access to Healthcare and The health administrator, in cooperation with the facility Treatment administrator, shall develop policy and procedures to Policy 728.3 (a) Requests for Health Care establish a daily routine for youth to convey requests for Services emergency and non-emergency medical, dental and behavioral/mental health care services. A locked box is accessible in the living units for the youth to confidentially convey requests for ☒ ☐ ☐ healthcare and behavioral health services. Youth interviewed were aware of the confidential box and those who requested medical services were seen the next day. Youth also indicated behavioral health was timely in responding to requests. Youth indicated they could also ask staff to be seen it the situation was emergent. 7673 Stanislaus JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 46 of 50 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1480 STANDARD FACILTY CLOTHING ISSUE Policy 803 Standard Facility Clothing Issue The youth’s personal clothing, undergarments and The Juvenile Hall Contact Log/Observation footwear may be substituted for the institutional clothing Sheet documents the youth’s issuance of and footwear specified in this regulation. The facility has clothing items. the primary responsibility to provide clothing and footwear. Clothing provisions shall ensure that: ☒ ☐ ☐ The clothing worn by youth was observed to be in good repair, free of stains, and well-fitted. The youth interviewed indicated if they needed new underwear, outer clothing, or shoes, they could ask staff, and they would receive the items. (a) Clothing is clean, reasonably fitted, durable, easily Policy 803.4 (a) Standard Facility Clothing laundered, in good repair, and free of holes and tears. Issue ☒ ☐ ☐ (b) The standard issue of climatically suitable clothing Policy 803.4 (b)(1) Standard Facility Clothing for youth shall consist of but not be limited to: Issue ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) Socks and serviceable footwear; Policy 803.4 (b)(2) Standard Facility Clothing (2) Outer garments; Issue ☒ ☐ ☐ (3) New non-disposable underwear which shall Policy 803.4 (b)(3) Standard Facility Clothing remain with the youth throughout their stay, and; Issue ☒ ☐ ☐ (4) Undergarments, that are freshly laundered and Policy 803.4 (b)(4) Standard Facility Clothing free of stains, including tee shirts and bras. Issue ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) Clothing is laundered at the temperature required by Policy 803.4 (c) Standard Facility Clothing local ordinances for the commercial laundries and dried Issue completely in a mechanical dryer or other laundry ☒ ☐ ☐ method approved by the local health officer. Procedure 803.4 Laundry Procedures for Clothing (d) Suitable clothing is issued to pregnant youth. Policy 803.4 (d) Standard Facility Clothing Issue ☒ ☐ ☐ 1482 CLOTHING EXCHANGE Policy 804 Clothing Exchange The facility administrator shall develop and implement Procedure 803.3 Clothing Issuance written policies and site-specific procedures for the Procedure 803.4 Laundry Procedures for cleaning and scheduled exchange of clothing. Unless Clothing work, climatic conditions, or illness necessitates more Procedure 803.5 Undergarment frequent exchange, outer garments, except for footwear, ☒ ☐ ☐ shall be exchanged at least once each week. Tee shirts, Interviews with youth confirm they are bras, and underwear shall be exchanged daily; youth receiving the required clean clothing daily and shall receive their own underwear back at exchange. the laundry process ensures they receive their own underwear back. 1484 CONTROL OF VERMIN IN YOUTH’S Policy 806 Pest Control PERSONAL CLOTHING Procedure 501.4.6 Vermin Control 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. 7673 Stanislaus JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 47 of 50 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1485 ISSUE OF PERSONAL CARE ITEMS Policy 807 Issuance of Personal Care Items There shall be written policies and site-specific Procedure 803.6 Hygiene and Dress Code procedures developed and implemented by the facility Standards administrator for the availability of personal hygiene ☒ ☐ ☐ items. Each female youth shall be provided with sanitary The Juvenile Hall Contact Log/Observation napkins, panty liners and tampons as requested. Sheet documents the youth’s issuance of Each youth to be held over 24 hours shall be provided personal care items. with the following personal care items; Policy 807.4 (a) Issuance of Personal Care (a) Toothbrush; ☒ ☐ ☐ Items to Youth Policy 807.4 (b) Issuance of Personal Care (b) Toothpaste; ☒ ☐ ☐ Items to Youth Policy 807.4 (c) Issuance of Personal Care (c) Soap; ☒ ☐ ☐ Items to Youth Policy 807.4 (d) Issuance of Personal Care (d) Comb; ☒ ☐ ☐ Items to Youth Policy 807.4 (e) Issuance of Personal Care (e) Shaving implements; ☒ ☐ ☐ Items to Youth Policy 807.4 (f) Issuance of Personal Care (f) Deodorant; ☒ ☐ ☐ Items to Youth Policy 807.4 (g) Issuance of Personal Care (g) Lotion; ☒ ☐ ☐ Items to Youth Policy 807.4 (h) Issuance of Personal Care (h) Shampoo; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ Items to Youth Policy 807.4 (i) Issuance of Personal Care (i) Post-shower conditioning hair products. ☒ ☐ ☐ Items to Youth Youth shall not be required to share any personal care Policy 807.4 Issuance of Personal Care Items items listed in items (a) through (d). Liquid soap provided to Youth through a common dispenser is permitted. Youth shall not share disposable razors. Double edged safety razors, electric razors, and other shaving instruments capable of breaking the skin, when shared among youth, ☒ ☐ ☐ shall be disinfected between individual uses by the method prescribed by the State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology in Sections 979 and 980, Chapter 9, Title 16, California Code of Regulations. 1486 PERSONAL HYGIENE Policy 808 Youth Hygiene Policy 808.4 Personal Hygiene of Youth There shall be written policies and site specific Policy 808.6 Youth Showers procedures developed and implemented by the facility administrator for showering/bathing and brushing of ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure 803.6 Hygiene and Dress Code teeth. Youth shall be permitted to shower/bathe up on Standards assignment to a housing unit and on a daily basis Procedure 803.7 Showering Program thereafter and given an opportunity to brush their teeth after each meal. 1487 SHAVING Policy 809 Shaving Youth shall have access to a razor daily, unless their BSCC interviewed some youth who indicate appearance must be maintained for reasons of they have the opportunity to shave daily; identification in Court. All youth shall have equal however, some youth indicated it was limited opportunity to shave face and body hair. The facility ☒ ☐ ☐ to certain days of the week. Discussed with administrator may suspend this requirement in relation facility administration, the need to ensure to youth who are considered to be a danger to allotted time is available for youth to shave themselves or others. daily. 7673 Stanislaus JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 48 of 50 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1488 HAIR CARE SERVICES Policy 810 Hair Care Services Hair care services shall be available in all juvenile Procedure 603 Grooming-Hair Care facilities. Youth shall receive hair care services monthly. Procedure 803.8 Hair Care Equipment shall be cleaned and disinfected after each haircut or procedure, by a method approved by the State Youth are to request hair care services utilizing Board of Barbering and Cosmetology. ☒ ☐ ☐ the Juvenile Hall or Juvenile Commitment Facility Request Form. Youth haircuts were provided by licensed barbers/cosmologists or facility staff. BSCC staff reviewed twenty-two monthly invoices and corresponding requests forms. 1500 STANDARD BEDDING AND LINEN ISSUE Policy 811 Standard Bedding and Linen Issue Clean laundered, suitable bedding and linens, in good Procedure 803.1 Bedding and Linen Issuance repair, shall be provided for each youth entering a living area who is expected to remain overnight, shall include, ☒ ☐ ☐ The Juvenile Hall Contact Log/Observation but not be limited to: Sheet documents the youth’s issuance of bedding. (a) One mattress or mattress-pillow combination which Policy 811.3 (a) Standard Bedding and Issue meets the requirements of Section 1502 of these ☒ ☐ ☐ regulations; (b) One pillow and a pillow case unless provided for in Policy 811.3 (b) Standard Bedding and Issue (a) above; ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) One mattress cover and a sheet or two sheets; Policy 811.3 (c) Standard Bedding and Issue ☒ ☐ ☐ (d) One towel; and, Policy 811.3 (d) Standard Bedding and Issue ☒ ☐ ☐ (e) One blanket or more, up on request Policy 811.3 (e) Standard Bedding and Issue ☒ ☐ ☐ 1501 BEDDING LINEN EXCHANGE Policy 812 Bedding and Linen Exchange The facility administrator shall develop and implement Procedure 803.2 Laundry site specific written policies and procedures for the scheduled exchange of laundered bedding and linen ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff interviewed youth who affirmed issued to each youth housed. Washable items such as they exchanged their linen and blankets as sheets, mattress covers, pillow cases and towels shall required by regulation. They can receive clean be exchanged for clean replacement at least once each linen if needed prior to exchange day. week. The covering blanket shall be cleaned or laundered once Policy 812.3 Bedding and Linen Exchange a month. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1510 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY AND Policy 814 Facility Sanitation, Safety and MAINTENANCE Maintenance The facility administrator shall develop and implement Procedure 800 Sanitation Inspections written policies and site-specific procedures for the Procedure 802 Housekeeping and maintenance of an acceptable level of cleanliness, Maintenance repair and safety throughout the facility. The plan shall provide for a regular schedule of housekeeping tasks, ☒ ☐ ☐ The intake/admission and Unit 1 is currently equipment, including restraint devices, and physical undergoing a remodel. The housing units, plant maintenance and inspections to identify and sleeping rooms, restrooms, and recreation correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices areas were organized, clean-smelling, and in a timely manner. The use of chemicals shall be done free from graffiti or damage. The facility is well- in accordance to the product label and Safety Data maintained. Sheet which may include the use of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE). 7673 Stanislaus JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 49 of 50 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 The facility is not a Camp. Eligibility Form are being provided at the facility. (Refer ☐ ☐ ☒ to the JPCF Camp Eligibility Form) 7673 Stanislaus JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 50 of 50 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS - BIENNIAL INSPECTION JUVENILE HALLS, SPECIAL PURPOSE JUVENILE HALLS AND CAMPS APPLICABLE REGULATIONS: Pre-1998* California Code of Regulations (CCR) BSCC Code: 7673 FACILITY NAME: Stanislaus County Juvenile Hall FACILITY TYPE: JH CONSTRUCTION/REMODEL DATE(S): 1978, 2000 APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply): Pre-1998: X 4/98: X 2001: 18B FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Shay Molennor DATE: September 11, 2025 ARTICLE/SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Reception Area (JH) Pre 1998 Facility Wide 0B ☒ A. Holding Rooms: ☐ ☐ 1. Contain 15 square feet per minor; 2. Have sufficient seating to accommodate the ☒ rated capacity based on floor space; ☐ ☐ 3. Provide access to water closets and wash ☒ basins at a ratio of a 1:8; and ☐ ☐ 4. Provide access to drinking fountain. ☒ ☐ ☐ B. Provide access to telephone. ☒ ☐ ☐ C. Provide access to private room(s) for interviews. ☒ ☐ ☐ Medical Exam Space (JH & Camp) Pre 1998 Facility Wide 1B Space or room(s) afford privacy, are equipped to carry ☒ ☐ ☐ out routine examinations and emergency care and have sufficient locked storage space for medical supplies. Capacity (Camp) Pre 1998 Facility Wide 2B ☐ ☒ The maximum number of minors does not exceed 100 ☐ unless there is a certificate of compliance to expand capacity up to 125 minors (WIC § 886 and 886.5). Living Units (JH And SPJH) Pre 1998 Facility Wide 3 B ☒ ☐ ☐ A. Living units are designed to accommodate no more than 30 minors and contain: 1. Showers at a ratio of 1:6; ☒ ☐ ☐ 2. Washbasins at a ratio of 1:6; ☒ ☐ ☐ 3. Water closets at a ratio of 1:6 or water closet ☒ and one urinal for every 15 boys; and, ☐ ☐ 4. Access to a drinking fountain by minors and ☒ staff. ☐ ☐ B. Doors of each sleeping room have a view panel (maximum of 144 square inches of shatter-proof ☒ glass or plastic materials) that allows the visual ☐ ☐ supervision of all parts of the room. 7673 Stanislaus JH CI PHY 25-26 - 1 - J455 PHY Pre-98.dot (9/98) ARTICLE/SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS C. Hallways in the detention living units are at least Podular design. eight feet wide. If rooms are located on only one ☐ ☒ side, or if room doors are staggered, hallways are ☐ at least six feet wide. Single Rooms (JH, SPJH & Camp) Pre 1998 Facility Wide 4 B ☒ ☐ ☐ Contain a minimum of 500 cubic feet of air space and 63 cubic feet of floor space. Double Rooms (JH, SPJH & Camp) Pre 1998 Facility Wide 5 B ☒ ☐ ☐ Contain a minimum of 800 cubic feet of airspace and 100 square feet of floor space. Dormitory Sleeping Areas (JH & Camp) Pre 1998 Facility Wide 6 B ☒ ☐ ☐ Contain a minimum of 400 cubic feet of airspace and 50 square feet of floor space per minor. Locked Sleeping Rooms (JH, SPJH & Camp) Pre 1998 Facility Wide 7B Contain an individual or combination drinking fountain, ☒ ☐ ☐ wash basin and toilet, unless a communication system or procedure is in effect to give minor immediate access to these fixtures. Plumbing Fixtures (Camp) Pre 1998 Facility Wide 8B The following plumbing fixtures are adjacent to each ☐ ☒ ☐ sleeping area: A. Shower or bathtub at a ratio of 1:6; B. Washbasins at a ratio of 1:10; ☐ ☒ ☐ C. Access to toilets at a ratio of 1:10 or toilet and one ☐ ☒ urinal for every 15 boys; and, ☐ D. Access to a drinking fountain. ☐ ☒ ☐ Beds and Mattresses (JH, SPJH & Camp) Pre 1998 Facility Wide 9B ☒ Beds and mattresses are: ☐ ☐ A. A least 30 inches wide and 76 inches long; B. Spaced at least 36 inches apart and at least 12 ☒ inches off the floor; and, ☐ ☐ C. Mattresses are made of a fire retardant material. ☒ ☐ ☐ Interview Rooms (JH, SPJH & Camp) Pre 1998 Facility Wide 1 0B ☒ ☐ ☐ A. There is one interview room for each detention unit in juvenile halls and special purpose juvenile halls. B. There is a private room suitably equipped for ☐ ☒ conferences and interviews in each camp. ☐ 7673 Stanislaus JH CI PHY 25-26 - 2 - J455 PHY Pre-98.dot (9/98) ARTICLE/SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Lighting (JH, SPJH & Camp) Pre 1998 Facility Wide 11B There are at least 50 foot candles of illumination at ☒ ☐ ☐ desk level and, at night, there is a maximum illumination of two foot candles at bed level in individual and multiple occupancy rooms. Academic Classroom (JH & Camp) Pre 1998 Facility Wide 12B Each classroom contains a minimum of 160 square ☒ ☐ ☐ feet with a teacher's desk and work area, and a minimum of 28 square feet per student. Classrooms should be designed for no more than 15 students. Dining Space (JH & Camp) Pre 1998 Facility Wide 1 3B ☒ ☐ ☐ There is a minimum of 15 square feet of space for each person being fed at any given time. Physical Activity Space (JH & Camp) Pre 1998 Facility Wide 14B A. There is indoor space consisting of at least 30 ☒ ☐ ☐ square feet of clear space for each minor, which may be included in a day room, a recreational building, or a multipurpose space (gymnasium). B. There is outdoor and/or multipurpose (gymnasium) space consisting of: 1. No less than the equivalent of 90' X 100' ☐ ☒ ☐ outdoor and /or multipurpose space (gymnasium) for a facility with a capacity of 40 or less. 2. No less than the equivalent of 90' X 100' hardtop area and 260 X 260' field area and/or multipurpose space (gymnasium) for a camp ☐ ☒ ☐ with a capacity of more than 40, and a juvenile hall with a capacity between 41 to 100 minors. 3. No less than the equivalent of two 90' X 100' hardtop area and 260 X 260' field area and/or multipurpose space (gymnasium) for a camp ☒ ☐ ☐ with a capacity of more than 40 and a juvenile hall with a capacity in excess of 101 minors. B. Lighting is adequate for security and evening ☐ ☒ recreational activities in camps. ☐ Storage Space (JH, SPJH & Camp) Pre 1998 Facility Wide 15B ☒ A. Each minor is provided 9 cubic feet of secure ☐ ☐ storage space for personal clothing and belongings. B. Camps shall have adequate space (12 square feet of floor area is recommended) for bulk and activity ☐ ☒ ☐ storage equipment. 7673 Stanislaus JH CI PHY 25-26 - 3 - J455 PHY Pre-98.dot (9/98) ARTICLE/SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Multipurpose Space or Room (SPJH) Pre 1998 Facility Wide 16B There is a multipurpose space or room that provides ☐ ☒ space for reception, dining, recreation, exercise and/or ☐ education. This room contains a minimum of: A. 30 square feet of clear floor space per minor in the ☐ ☒ room; ☐ B. 10 feet by 20 feet floor dimensions; and, ☐ ☒ ☐ C. 1600 cubic feet of air space with a minimum ceiling ☐ ☒ height of eight feet. ☐ Special Purpose JH Exemptions Pre 1998 Facility Wide 17B SPJHs are exempt from the following Pre-1998 Title 15 regulations: ☐ ☒ ☐ a. Section 4272(b) Medical exam rooms b. Section 4272(m) Academic classrooms c. Section 4272(n) Dining space d. Section 4272(o) Physical activities space Natural Light (1.3) 1998 Units 5 & 6 & Special Needs Unit ☒ Visual access to natural light is provided in locked ☐ ☐ sleeping rooms, single and double occupancy sleeping rooms, dormitories and dayrooms. Corridors (1.4) Podular design. 1998 Units 5 & 6 & Special Needs Unit ☐ ☒ 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. Living Unit (JH; 1.5) 1998 Units 5 & 6 & Special Needs Unit ☒ 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) 1998 Units 5 & 6 & Special Needs Unit ☒ Have a toilet, wash basin and drinking fountain unless ☐ ☐ a procedure is in effect to provide other access to these fixtures Single Occupancy Sleeping Rooms (1.7) 1998 Units 5 & 6 ☒ ☐ ☐ Minimum of 63 square feet of floor area and a clear ceiling height or eight 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. 7673 Stanislaus JH CI PHY 25-26 - 4 - J455 PHY Pre-98.dot (9/98) ARTICLE/SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Double Occupancy Sleeping Rooms (1.8) 1998 Special Needs Unit ☒ 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 9" x 2'10". glazing and is a maximum of 144 square inches. ☒ 01: View panel size changed to a minimum of 144 ☐ ☐ inches Dayrooms (1.10) 1998 Units 5 & 6 & Special Needs Unit ☒ ☐ ☐ 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. ☐ ☐ Academic Classrooms (NA SPJH; 1.12) 1998 Units 5 & 6 & Special Needs Unit ☒ ☐ ☐ 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. Each classroom contains a minimum of 160 square feet of floor space for the teacher's desk and work ☒ area, and a minimum of 28 square feet floor space per ☐ ☐ minor. There is a communication system in each classroom ☒ that allows for immediate response to emergencies. ☐ ☐ Safety Room (1.13) 1998 Maximum Security Units 5 & 6 ☒ ☐ ☐ 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. ☐ ☐ Medical Examination Room (NA SPJH; 1.14) Two exam rooms. 1998 Maximum Security Units 5 & 6 ☒ There is a minimum of one suitably equipped medical ☐ ☐ examination room in every juvenile facility. The examination room provides the following: 7673 Stanislaus JH CI PHY 25-26 - 5 - J455 PHY Pre-98.dot (9/98) ARTICLE/SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 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 ☒ single dimension less than seven feet; ☐ ☐ Hot and cold running water; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ 01: Smooth, non-porous, washable surfaces. ☒ ☐ ☐ Pharmaceutical Storage (1.15) 1998 Maximum Security Units 5 & 6 ☒ There is lockable storage space for medical supplies ☐ ☐ and pharmaceutical preparations as specified by Title 15, § 1438. Dining Areas (NA SPJH; 1.16) Dining in the dayroom. 1998 Units 5 & 6 & Special Needs Unit ☒ 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. Personal Storage (1.19) 1998 Units 5 & 6 & Special Needs Unit ☒ ☐ ☐ Each minor has a minimum of nine cubic feet of secure storage space for personal clothing and belongings. Safety Equipment Storage (1.20) 1998 Units 5 & 6 & Special Needs Unit ☒ 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) 1998 Units 5 & 6 & Special Needs Unit ☒ 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) 1998 Units 5 & 6 & Special Needs Unit 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. 7673 Stanislaus JH CI PHY 25-26 - 6 - J455 PHY Pre-98.dot (9/98) ARTICLE/SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Emergency Power (1.23) 1998 Units 5 & 6 & Special Needs Unit 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). Toilets/Urinals (2.1) 1998 Units 5 & 6 & Special Needs Unit 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) 1998 Units 5 & 6 & Special Needs Unit ☒ 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) 1998 Units 5 & 6 & Special Needs Unit ☒ ☐ ☐ Drinking fountains are accessible to minors and staff in living areas and indoor-outdoor recreation areas. 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) 1998 Units 5 & 6 & Special Needs Unit ☒ 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) 1998 Units 5 & 6 & Special Needs Unit ☒ ☐ ☐ 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) 1998 Units 5 & 6 & Special Needs Unit ☒ 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. ☐ ☐ 7673 Stanislaus JH CI PHY 25-26 - 7 - J455 PHY Pre-98.dot (9/98) ARTICLE/SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Padding (2.7) 1998 Maximum Security Units 5 & 6 ☒ 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. Weapons Locker ( 2.9) 1998 Units 5 & 6 & Special Needs Unit ☒ Weapons lockers are located outside the security ☐ ☐ 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. ☐ ☐ Design Requirements (201(c)6) 1998 Units 5 & 6 & Special Needs Unit Design requirements as specified in Title 24, Part 1, ☒ 201(c) 6 are met. (See regulation for specific ☐ ☐ requirements. Note areas of non-compliance that are applicable to the facility type and construction date in the "comments" section.) 7673 Stanislaus JH CI PHY 25-26 - 8 - J455 PHY Pre-98.dot (9/98) JUVENILE HALLS, SPECIAL PURPOSE JUVENILE HALLS, AND CAMPS LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION Board of State and Community Corrections BSCC Code: 7673 FACILITY: Stanislaus County Juvenile Hall TYPE: JH RC: JH 150 FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Shay Molennor DATE: September 11, 2025 ROOMS EACH ROOM Unit Room Applicable # EACH ROOM Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES* Designation Type Standards Rooms # RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S Beds Intake Holding Pre-98 2 9’4” by 8’7” Note: Toilets and showers are accessible in the corridor. Rooms approximately 80 sq. ft. Unit 1 Single Pre-98 10 1 1 10 10’8” by 7’8” 1 1 1 Note: Rooms approximately 80 sq. ft. Unit 1 currently being used for short-term housing for new bookings, special needs, suicide, or special medical watch. Unit 2 Single Pre-98 10 1 1 10 10’8” by 7’8” 1 1 1 Note: The unit was vacant during the inspection. Three showers are located in the dayroom. The dayroom space is approximately 636 sq. ft. Unit 3 Single Pre-98 6 1 1 6 10’8” by 7’8” 1 1 1 Double Pre-98 8 2 2 16 10’8” by 11’ 1 1 1 Dorm Pre-98 2 4 4 8 10’8” by 28’8” 1 1 1 Note: The unit houses male and female youth. Seven showers are located in the dayroom. The dayroom space is approximately 2,835 sq. ft. One dorm was converted to storage. It is no longer used to house youth. Unit 4 Single Pre-98 6 1 1 6 10’8” by 7’8” 1 1 1 Double Pre-98 8 2 2 16 10’8” by 11’ 1 1 1 Dorm Pre-98 2 4 4 8 10’8” by 28’8” 1 1 1 Note: This unit is used for incentive programming. Seven showers are located in the dayroom. The dayroom space is approximately 2,835 sq. ft. One dorm was converted to a library. It is no longer used to house youth. Unit 5 Single 1998 15 1 1 15 11’2” by 7’ 1 1 1 Note: Unit 5 houses maximum security youth. Unit 6 Single 1998 15 1 1 15 11’2” by 7’ 1 1 1 Note: The unit was vacant during the inspection. Control Safety 1998 Approx 63 sq ft Med Ob 1998 Approx 63 sq ft 1 1 1 *T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit. If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of the facility's rated capacity. 7673 Stanislaus JH CI LASE 25-26 - 1 - J460 LAS JUV-05.dot (rev.12/2022) ROOMS EACH ROOM Unit Room Applicable # EACH ROOM Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES* Designation Type Standards Rooms # RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S Beds Note: Safety room has a ring toilet in the floor. Unit 7 Double 1998 10 2 2 20 10’ by 14’ 1 1 1 Note: The unit was vacant during the inspection. Four showers and an irregularly shaped dayroom exceeding 700 ft requirement. Unit 8 Double 1998 10 2 2 20 10’ by 14’ 1 1 1 Note: The unit was vacant during the inspection. Four showers and an irregularly shaped dayroom exceeding 700 ft requirement. *T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit. If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of the facility's rated capacity. 7673 Stanislaus JH CI LASE 25-26 - 2 - J460 LAS JUV-05.dot (rev.12/2022) JUVENILE HALLS, SPECIAL PURPOSE JUVENILE HALLS AND CAMPS Board of State and Community Corrections PROCEDURES CHECKLIST1 BSCC Code: 7674 FACILITY NAME: Stanislaus Secure Youth Treatment Facility FACILITY TYPE: SYTF PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: David Costa, Superintendent; Ramiro Romero, Facility Manager; A. Prado, Supervising Probation Corrections Officer; A. Perez, Supervising Probation Corrections Officer; C. Rivas, Deputy Probation Officer II; M. Gray, Probation Corrections Officer III; C. Mascote, Probation Corrections Officer II; Steven Chimerofsky, Supervising Custodial Cook; Andrea Pires, RN-Wellpath Facility Coordinator; Olivia Honch, Clinician-Wellpath; John Luis, Principal-Stanislaus Office of Education; Ruben Martinez, CATC II-Center Human for Human Services; female youth age 17; male youth ages 17, 18, 19 FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Shay Molennor DATE: September 9-11, 2025 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1313 COUNTY INSPECTION AND EVALUATION OF Policy 105.3.1 (a) Inspection and Evaluation of 9B BUILDING AND GROUNDS Building and Grounds On an annual basis, or as otherwise required by law, each July 17, 2024 juvenile facility administrator shall obtain a documented ☒ ☐ ☐ July 3, 2025 inspection and evaluation from the following: (a) county building inspector or person designated by the Board of Supervisors to approve building safety; (b) fire authority having jurisdiction, including a fire Policy 105.3.1 (b) Inspection and Evaluation 10B clearance as required by Health and Safety Code Section of Building and Grounds 13146.1(a) and (b); ☒ ☐ ☐ April 25, 2024 April 16, 2025 (c) local health officer, inspection in accordance with Policy 105.3.1 (c) Inspection and Evaluation 11B Health and Safety Code Section 101045; of Building and Grounds Environmental: September 27, 2023 May 8, 2024 March 12, 2025 (Formal report pending Stanislaus BOS approval) ☒ ☐ ☐ Medical/Mental Health: September 13, 2023 August 29, 2024 Nutrition: June 18, 2024 July 24, 2025 (Formal report pending Stanislaus BOS approval) 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. 7674 Stanislaus SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 1 of 51 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 Policy 105.3.1 (d) Inspection and Evaluation 12B educational services and facilities as required in Section of Building and Grounds 1370; ☒ ☐ ☐ August 14, 2024 August 15, 2025 (e) juvenile court as required by Section 209 of the Policy 105.3.1 (e) Inspection and Evaluation 13B Welfare and Institutions Code; and, of Building and Grounds ☒ ☐ ☐ November 17, 2023 October 17, 2024 (f) the Juvenile Justice Commission as required by Policy 105.3.1 (f) Inspection and Evaluation of 14B Section 229 of the Welfare and Institutions Code or Building and Grounds Probation Commission as required by Section 240 of the ☒ ☐ ☐ Welfare and Institutions Code. October 5, 2023 October 16, 2023 1320 APPOINTMENT AND QUALIFICATIONS Policy 106.3 (a) Appointment and 15B Qualifications Note: Compliance with this section is determined by receipt of the Chief Probation Officer’s certification letter A memorandum dated August 14, 2025, by confirming that all elements of regulation are met. Chief Probation Officer Mark Ferriera addressed this regulation. (a) Appointment ☒ ☐ ☐ In each juvenile facility there shall be a superintendent, One Superintendent and two Facility director or facility manager in charge of its program and Institutional Managers oversee the operations employees. Such superintendent, director, facility and employees. manager and other employees of the facility shall be appointed by the facility administrator pursuant to applicable provisions of law. (b) Employee Qualifications Policy 106.3 (b)(1) Appointment and Each facility shall: Qualifications (1) recruit and hire employees who possess knowledge, skills and abilities appropriate to their job ☒ ☐ ☐ classification and duties in accordance with applicable civil service or merit system rules; (2) require a medical evaluation and physical Policy 106.3 (b)(2) Appointment and examination including tuberculosis screening test and Qualifications evaluation for immunity to contagious illnesses of ☒ ☐ ☐ childhood (i.e., diphtheria, rubeola, rubella, and mumps); (3) adhere to the minimum standards for the selection Policy 106.3 (b)(3) Appointment and and training requirements adopted by the Board Qualifications ☒ ☐ ☐ pursuant to Section 6035 of the Penal Code; and (4) conduct a criminal records review, on each new Policy 106.3 (b)(4) Appointment and employee, and psychological examination in Qualifications accordance with Section 1031 of the Government ☒ ☐ ☐ Code. (c) Contract personnel, volunteers, and other non- Policy 106.3 (c) Appointment and employees of the facility, who may be present at the Qualifications facility, shall have such clearance and qualifications as may be required by law, and their presence at the facility ☒ ☐ ☐ shall be subject to the approval and control of the facility manager. 7674 Stanislaus SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 2 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1321 STAFFING Policy 214 Staffing Plan Policy 214.3 Staffing Plan Requirements Each juvenile facility shall: Policy 214.3.1 (a) Responsibilities (a) have an adequate number of personnel sufficient to carry out the overall facility operation and its Procedure 206 Staffing Shortage and Staffing programming, to provide for safety and security of youth Hours and staff, and meet established standards and regulations; The agency staff for their JH, Camp, and SYTF, which are co-located on the same campus. The combined population was 69 on September 9, 2025. Population numbers: • 41 Detention • 12 Camp • 16 SYTF BSCC staff reviewed the current department organizational chart, budgeted positions, vacancy chart, seniority list, and staffing assignments. In addition, BSCC staff reviewed the entire month staffing schedule for June 2025 and a supervisor staffing schedule for June 2025. • 11 Supervising Probation Corrections Officer (2 vacant) • 23 Probation Corrections Officer III (8 ☒ ☐ ☐ vacant) • 38 Probation Corrections Officer II (8 vacant) • 8 Probation Corrections Officer I - Extra Help Facility-specific trained Deputy Probation Officers provide additional support to the facility to maintain overall staffing patterns. The facility posts a schedule 45 days in advance to gain volunteers from facility staff and Deputy Probation Officers to cover vacant shifts. Once posted, the facility will utilize mandate rules and procedures to cover any unfilled shifts. In addition, the facility utilizes the Power Time program which will send emails and text alerts to secure voluntary shift coverage. BSCC staff conducted interviews with facility staff and youth to assess whether staffing levels were sufficient to support facility operations and meet required programming standards. Based on observed patterns and practice, the facility is in compliance with this section’s requirements. (b) ensure that no required services shall be denied Policy 214.3.1 (b) Responsibilities because of insufficient numbers of staff on duty absent ☒ ☐ ☐ exigent circumstances; 7674 Stanislaus SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 3 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (c) have a sufficient number of supervisory level staff to Policy 214.3.1 (c) Responsibilities ensure adequate supervision of all staff members; ☒ ☐ ☐ (d) have a clearly identified person on duty at all times Policy 214.3.1 (d) Responsibilities who is responsible for operations and activities and has completed the Juvenile Corrections Officer Core Course ☒ ☐ ☐ and PC 832 training; (e) have at least one staff member present on each living Policy 214.3.1 (e) Responsibilities unit whenever there are youth in the living unit; ☒ ☐ ☐ (f) have sufficient food service personnel relative to the Policy 214.3.1 (f), (g) Responsibilities number and security of living units, including staff qualified and available to: plan menus meeting nutritional The facility has one Supervising Custodial requirements of youth; provide kitchen supervision; direct Cook, six Custodial Cooks, and four extra help food preparation and servings; conduct related training ☒ ☐ ☐ assistant cooks (two vacant). Reviewed the programs for culinary staff; and maintain necessary 2024 and 2025 Kitchen Staff Schedule. records; or, a facility may serve food that meets nutritional standards prepared by an outside source; (g) have sufficient administrative, clerical, recreational, Policy 214.3 Staffing Plan Requirements medical, dental, mental health, building maintenance, Policy 214.3.1 (h) Responsibilities transportation, control room, facility security and other Policy 214.5 Separation of Duties support staff for the efficient management of the facility, and to ensure that youth supervision staff shall not be The facility has two budgeted Legal Clerk diverted from supervising youth; and, positions with one currently vacant. The facility has one Storekeeper position who provides warehouse and laundry services. Stanislaus County General Services provides the maintenance and Parks and Recreation does groundskeeping. The facility contracts Quality Clean for janitorial services. Wellpath provides 24-hour medical coverage with either an RN or LVN on duty at all times. After hours, an on-call supervising nurse, ☒ ☐ ☐ psychiatrist, and medical provider are available. A medical doctor, psychiatrist, and a psychiatric RN are onsite one day a week. Wellpath provides mental health services seven days a week. One Associate MFT and Associate Social Worker provide services to the youth. Hours vary from 6:00 a.m. through 4:30 p.m. After hours on-call mental health coverage is available. The Center for Human Services is contracted to provide for two Substance Use Disorder counselors who provide initial assessment and follow up services. The Center for Human Services provides a clinical social worker to gender specific programming. (h) assign sufficient youth supervision staff to provide Policy 214.3.1 (h) Responsibilities continuous wide awake supervision of youth, subject to temporary variations in staff assignments to meet special ☒ ☐ ☐ program needs. Staffing shall be in compliance with a minimum youth-staff ratio for the following facility types: 7674 Stanislaus SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 4 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (1) Juvenile Halls Policy 214.3.1 (i)(1)(a) Responsibilities- (A) during the hours that youth are awake, one Juvenile Halls wide-awake youth supervision staff member on duty for each 10 youth in detention; ☒ ☐ ☐ SYTF youth are currently housed in the Juvenile Commitment Facility adjacent to the Juvenile Hall. (B) during the hours that youth are confined to their Policy 214.3.1 (i)(1)(b) Responsibilities- room for the purpose of sleeping, one wide-awake Juvenile Halls youth supervision staff member on duty for each 30 ☒ ☐ ☐ youth in detention; (C) at least two wide-awake youth supervision staff Policy 214.3.1 (i)(1)(c) Responsibilities- members on duty at all times, regardless of the Juvenile Halls 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 214.3.1 (i)(1)(d) Responsibilities- duty who is the same gender as youth housed in Juvenile Halls the facility. ☒ ☐ ☐ (E) personnel with primary responsibility for other Policy 214.3.1 (i)(1)(e) Responsibilities- duties such as administration, supervision of Juvenile Halls personnel, academic or trade instruction, clerical, ☒ ☐ ☐ kitchen or maintenance shall not be classified as youth supervision staff positions. (2) Special Purpose Juvenile Halls The facility is not a SPJH. (A) during hours that youth are awake, one wide- awake youth supervision staff member on duty for ☐ ☐ ☒ each 10 youth in detention; (B) during the hours that youth are confined to their 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 The 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; 7674 Stanislaus SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 5 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (C) at least two wide-awake youth supervision staff members on duty at all times, regardless of the number of youth in residence, unless arrangements have been made for backup support ☐ ☐ ☒ services which allow for immediate response to emergencies; (D) at least one youth supervision staff member on duty who is the same gender as youth housed in ☐ ☐ ☒ the facility; (E) in addition to the minimum staff to youth ratio required in (h)(3)(A)-(B), consideration shall be given to the size, design, and location of the camp; types of youth committed to the camp; and the ☐ ☐ ☒ function of the camp in determining the level of supervision necessary to maintain the safety and welfare of youth and staff; (F) personnel with primary responsibility for other duties such as administration, supervision of personnel, academic or trade instruction, clerical, ☐ ☐ ☒ farm, forestry, kitchen or maintenance shall not be classified as youth supervision staff positions. 1322 YOUTH SUPERVISION STAFF ORIENTATION Policy 300.3 (l) New Youth Supervision Staff AND TRAINING Member Orientation Policy 302 Training Program (a) Prior to assuming any responsibilities each youth Policy 302.6 Probation Corrections Officer supervision staff member shall be properly oriented to Facility Training Program their duties, including: (1) youth supervision duties; Procedure 300 Training and Staff Development ☒ ☐ ☐ A memorandum dated August 14, 2025, by Chief Probation Officer Mark Ferriera addressed all elements of this regulation. BSCC staff reviewed the Facilities Training Program Manual, Orientation PowerPoint, 2023-2025 STC training program reports, 2024 and 2025 CORE completion reports, and Well-Trained Officer STC program. Policy 300.3 (m) New Youth Supervision Staff (2) scope of decisions they shall make; Member Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy 300.3 (n) New Youth Supervision Staff (3) the identity of their supervisor; Member Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ (4) the identity of persons who are responsible to Policy 300.3 (o) New Youth Supervision Staff them; Member Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ (5) persons to contact for decisions that are beyond Policy 300.3 (q) New Youth Supervision Staff their responsibility; and Member Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ (6) ethical responsibilities. Policy 300.3 (b) New Youth Supervision Staff Member Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ 7674 Stanislaus SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 6 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (b) Prior to assuming any responsibility for the supervision Policy 300.3.1 (a) Youth Supervision Staff of youth, each youth supervision staff member shall Member Additional Orientation Requirements receive a minimum of 40 hours of facility-specific Policy 302 Training Program orientation, including: Policy 302.6 Probation Corrections Officer (1) individual and group supervision techniques; Facility Training Program Staff receive 160 hours of facility-specific orientation and training overseen by the FTO Coordinator and four PCO training officers. The FTO program also provides remedial ☒ ☐ ☐ training as needed. This information is now documented and maintained in the PowerReady program. BSCC staff reviewed this program to confirm proof of practice. The facility currently has two recent hires in the FTO program. BSCC discussed updating of training curriculum and documents to ensure all required topics are clearly covered for a comprehensive facility training program. (2) regulations and policies relating to discipline and Policy 300.3.1 (b) Youth Supervision Staff rights of youth pursuant to law and the provisions of Member Additional Orientation Requirements ☒ ☐ ☐ this chapter; Policy 300.3.1 (c) Youth Supervision Staff (3) basic health, sanitation and safety measures; Member Additional Orientation Requirements ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy 300.3.1 (d) Youth Supervision Staff (4) suicide prevention and response to suicide Member Additional Orientation Requirements attempts ☒ ☐ ☐ (5) policies regarding use of force, de-escalation Policy 300.3.1 (e) Youth Supervision Staff techniques, chemical agents, mechanical and Member Additional Orientation Requirements ☒ ☐ ☐ physical restraints; Policy 300.3.1 (f) Youth Supervision Staff Member Additional Orientation Requirements Staff are trained in trauma-informed approaches through the facility’s Case (6) review of policies and procedures referencing Management, Youth Rights-Protection from trauma and trauma-informed approaches; ☒ ☐ ☐ Abuse and Counseling and Counseling Services Policies. In addition, staff are required to attend Title 15 Trauma Informed Care annually as part of the Well-Trained Officer Program. Policy 300.3.1 (g) Youth Supervision Staff (7) procedures to follow in the event of emergencies; Member Additional Orientation Requirements ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy 300.3.1 (h) Youth Supervision Staff (8) routine security measures, including facility Member Additional Orientation Requirements perimeter and grounds; ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy 300.3.1 (i) Youth Supervision Staff (9) crisis intervention and mental health referrals to Member Additional Orientation Requirements mental health services; ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy 300.3.1 (j) Youth Supervision Staff (10) documentation; and Member Additional Orientation Requirements ☒ ☐ ☐ 7674 Stanislaus SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 7 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 Policy 300.3.1 (k) Youth Supervision Staff (11) fire/life safety training Member Additional Orientation Requirements ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) Prior to assuming sole supervision of youth, each Policy 300.5 Juvenile Corrections Officer youth supervision staff member shall successfully CORE Course Training Requirements complete the requirements of the Juvenile Corrections Officer Core Course pursuant to Penal Code Section Procedure 300.2 Standards and Training for 6035. Corrections (STC) Core Training ☒ ☐ ☐ A memorandum dated August 14, 2025, by Chief Probation Officer Mark Ferriera addressed all elements of this regulation. (d) Prior to exercising the powers of a peace officer youth Policy 300.5 Juvenile Corrections Officer supervision staff shall successfully complete training CORE Course Training Requirements pursuant to Section 830 et seq. of the Penal Code. Procedure 300.2 Standards and Training for Corrections (STC) Core Training ☒ ☐ ☐ A memorandum dated August 14, 2025, by Chief Probation Officer Mark Ferriera addressed all elements of this regulation. 1323 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY Policy 403.3 Fire and Life Safety Whenever there is a youth in a juvenile facility, there shall Youth supervision staff receive Fire and Life be at least one wide awake person on duty at all times Safety training through CORE. The who meets the training standards established by the ☒ ☐ ☐ memorandum as to staff training dated August Board for general fire and life safety which relate 14, 2025, by Chief Probation Officer Mark specifically to the facility. Ferriera confirmed compliance with this regulation. 1324 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL Policy 103 Juvenile Detention Manual Policy 103.3 Responsibilities All facility administrators shall develop, publish, and implement a manual of written policies and procedures The facility utilizes Lexipol for their manual that address, at a minimum, all regulations that are which is posted on the Stanislaus County applicable to the facility. Such a manual shall be made Probation Department’s website and is utilized available to all employees, reviewed by all employees, by all custodial programs. The manual is and shall be administratively reviewed at a minimum routinely updated, and staff are required to every two years, and updated, as necessary. Those review any changes and sign records relating to the standards and requirements set acknowledgement in the Lexipol Knowledge forth in these regulations shall be accessible to the Board ☒ ☐ ☐ Management System. Several sections of on request. policies and procedures have been updated The manual shall include: which has changed numbers previously noted in the last comprehensive and targeted inspections. The Superintendent was provided with recommendations to strengthen language as to trauma informed, cultural and gender responsive approaches. (a) table of organization, including channels of Policy 100.6 Chain of Command communications and a description of job classifications; Policy 100.6.1 Organizational Chart ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure 100 Organizational Structure, Appointment and Responsibility 7674 Stanislaus SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 8 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (b) responsibility of the probation department, purpose of Policy 215 Professional Relationships programs, relationship to the juvenile court, the Juvenile Justice/Delinquency Prevention Commission or Probation Committee, probation staff, school personnel ☒ ☐ ☐ and other agencies that are involved in juvenile facility programs; (c) responsibilities of all employees; Policy 100.3 Facility Superintendent and Managers Responsibilities ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy 100.4 Probation Corrections Officer Responsibilities (d) initial orientation and training program for employees; Policy 300 New Youth Supervision Staff Member Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ (e) initial orientation, including safety and security issues Policy 304 Health Care Orientation and and anti-discrimination policies, for support staff, contract Training employees, school, mental/behavioral health and medical Policy 305 Volunteers and Student Internships staff, program providers and volunteers; Policy 308 Support Personnel Orientation and Training Reviewed the Intern/Volunteer/Contractor Orientation curriculum and corresponding ☒ ☐ ☐ binder which contained signed acknowledgement forms. The information comprehensively covers the requirements of the regulation. BSCC recommended facility administration to ensure Wellpath per diem and new employees are provided with this initial orientation in addition to the orientation provided by WellPath. (f) maintenance of record-keeping, statistics and Policy 206 Youth Records communication system to ensure: ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) efficient operation of the juvenile facility; (2) legal and proper care of youth; Policy 206 Youth Records ☒ ☐ ☐ (3) maintenance of individual youth's records; Policy 206 Youth Records ☒ ☐ ☐ (4) supply of information to the juvenile court and Policy 206 Youth Records those authorized by the court or by the law; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ (5) release of information regarding youth. Policy 206 Youth Records ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy 104 Probation Code of Ethics- Stanislaus Probation Department Manual (g) ethical responsibilities; Policy 300.3 New Youth Supervision Staff ☒ ☐ ☐ Member Orientation Policy 510 Staff Member and Youth Contact Policy 300.3.1 Youth Supervision Staff (h) trauma-informed approaches; ☒ ☐ ☐ Member Additional Orientation Requirements Policy 300.3.1 Youth Supervision Staff (i) culturally responsive approaches; ☒ ☐ ☐ Member Additional Orientation Requirements Policy 301.4 (e) Training Officer (j) gender responsive approaches; ☒ ☐ ☐ Responsibilities 7674 Stanislaus SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 9 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (k) a non-discrimination provision that provides that all Policy 609 Youth Nondiscrimination youth within the facility shall have fair and equal access to all available services, placement, care, treatment, and benefits, and provides that no person shall be subject to discrimination or harassment on the basis of actual or perceived race, ethnic group identification, ancestry, ☒ ☐ ☐ national origin, immigration status, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, mental or physical disability, or HIV status, including restrictive housing or classification decisions based solely on any of the above mentioned categories; (l) storage and maintenance requirements for any Policy 512.3 Firearms and Weapons Locker chemical agents related security devices, and weapons Policy 512.4 Inventory and ammunition, where applicable; ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy 512.5 Review, Inspection and Approval Procedure 508.1.5 Control and Storage of OC (m) establishment of procedures for collection of Medi- Policy 500.5.4 Medi-Cal Eligibility and Cal eligibility information and enrollment of eligible youth; Enrollment ☒ ☐ ☐ and, Procedure 501 Youth Admittance (n) establishment of a policy that prohibits all forms of Policy 608 Prison Rape Elimination Act sexual abuse, sexual assault and sexual harassment. 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. 1325 FIRE SAFETY PLAN Policy 406 Fire Safety The facility administrator shall consult with the local fire Procedure 400 Fire Safety department having jurisdiction over the facility, or with the State Fire Marshal, in developing a plan for fire safety ☒ ☐ ☐ which shall include, but not be limited to: (a) a fire prevention plan to be included as part of the manual of policy and procedures; (b) monthly fire and life safety inspections by facility staff Policy 406.7 Inspections with two-year retention of the inspection record; Procedure 400.2 (c)(1), (d) Fire Procedure (Drills and Real) ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff reviewed Fire and Life Safety Inspections forms completed from October 2023 through August 2025. In addition, BSCC staff reviewed service reports identified from the completed inspections. (c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and Policy 406.7 Inspections Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b); ☒ ☐ ☐ The city of Modesto Fire Department completed the inspection on April 16, 2025. (d) an evacuation plan; Policy 405 Emergency Evacuation Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff reviewed the facility’s Evacuation Plan and evacuation maps. 7674 Stanislaus SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 10 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (e) documented fire drills not less than quarterly; Policy 406.3 Fire Safety Plan Procedure 400.2 Fire Procedure (Drills and Real) BSCC staff reviewed Fire Drill Logs completed ☒ ☐ ☐ from October 2023 through August 2025. The facility varies their drills throughout the different shift patterns. The facility conducts monthly fire drills which exceed the requirements of the regulation. (f) a written plan for the emergency housing of youth in Policy 401.12 Emergency Housing of Youth the case of fire; and, Procedure 400.12 Fire Relocation Plan The facility has a Memorandum of Agreement ☒ ☐ ☐ effective February 7, 2025, with Fresno, Inyo, Kings, Mariposa, Merced, San Luis Obispo, Tulare and Tuolumne Probation Departments for emergency housing of youth. (g) development of a fire suppression pre-plan in Policy 406.3 Fire Safety Plan cooperation with the local fire department. ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure 400.11 Fire Suppression Pre-Plan (Fire Department Involved) 1326 SECURITY REVIEW Policy 407 Security Review Each facility administrator shall develop policies and A memorandum dated September 7, 2024, by procedures to annually review, evaluate, and document former Superintendent Tracie Martin and security of the facility. The review and evaluation shall August 14, 2025, Superintendent David Costa, include internal and external security, including, but not ☒ ☐ ☐ addressed all elements of this regulation. The limited to, key control, equipment, and staff training. facility is currently undergoing a security system upgrade, and the project is anticipated to be completed in the fall of 2025. 1327 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES Policy 401 Emergency Procedures-Facilities 0B Policy 401.7 Riots The facility administrator shall develop facility-specific Policy 401.8 Hostages policies and procedures for emergencies that shall Policy 401.9 Escapes include, but not be limited to: (a) escape, disturbances, and the taking of hostages; Procedure 401 Facility Emergencies Procedure 401.1 Unit Disturbances ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure 401.2 Riots Procedure 402 Escape and Bomb Threats Procedure 404 Civil Disturbances and Hostage BSCC staff reviewed the facility’s Emergency Procedures manual. Policy 401.4 Lockdown Policy 401.6 Response to Disturbances (b) civil disturbance, active shooter and terrorist attack; ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure 404 Civil Disturbances and Hostage Procedure 405 Active Shooter/Terrorist Attack Policy 401.15 Fire Policy 401.16 Natural Disaster (c) fire and natural disasters; ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure 403 Disaster Procedure and Communications Systems 7674 Stanislaus SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 11 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 Policy 401.18 Periodic Testing of Emergency (d) periodic testing of emergency equipment; ☒ ☐ ☐ Equipment (e) emergency evacuation of the facility; and Policy 405 Emergency Evacuation Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy 401.14 Review of Emergency Procedures Policy 401.19 Training A memo provided August 19, 2025, to Chief Ferriera by Superintendent David Costa (f) a program to provide all youth supervision staff with addressed the facility’s procedures for an annual review of emergency procedures. ☒ ☐ ☐ ensuring compliance with this regulation. Staff are required to review and sign acknowledgment of emergency procedures annually. This information is documented in each member of staff’s annual performance appraisal. 1328 SAFETY CHECKS Policy 505 Youth Safety Checks 1B The facility administrator shall develop and implement Procedure 509 Youth Safety Checks policy and procedures that provide for direct visual observation of youth at a minimum of every 15 minutes, Reviewed documentation from specified at random or varied intervals during hours when youth dates, October 2024 through May 2025. The are asleep or when youth are in their rooms, confined in facility utilizes Guardian RFID Program to holding cells or confined to their bed in a dormitory. record safety checks. The program also allows Supervision is not replaced, but may be supplemented the staff to make notations on facility by, an audio/visual electronic surveillance system operations such as headcounts, meals, designed to detect overt, aggressive or assaultive school, showers, recreation, exercise, and behavior and to summon aid in emergencies. All safety programming. The Supervising Corrections checks shall be documented with the actual time the Officer (SCO) reviews the unit’s safety checks check is completed. logs at minimum each shift. In addition, the ☒ ☐ ☐ SCO is required weekly to review their assigned unit’s safety checks to ensure completion and compliance. Any discrepancies require an incident report. One Supervisor is assigned to facility-wide audit safety checks. BSCC recommends these audits continue to ensure safety room checks are random and varied and further review time youth spent in their room on self-separation and institutional operations align with documentation and facility expectations. 7674 Stanislaus SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 12 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1329 SUICIDE PREVENTION PLAN Policy 709 Suicide Prevention and 2B Intervention The facility administrator, in collaboration with the Policy 709.4 Suicide Prevention Plan healthcare and behavioral/mental health administrators, shall plan and implement written policies and Procedure 700 Suicide Prevention and procedures which delineate a Suicide Prevention Plan. Intervention The plan shall consider the needs of youth experiencing past or current trauma. Suicide prevention responses BSCC staff reviewed three incidents involving shall be respectful and in the least invasive manner ☒ ☐ ☐ the same youth who displayed suicidal consistent with the level of suicide risk. The plan shall behavior. The documents reviewed included include the following elements: Incident Reports, Suicide Watch Log, Mental Health Reintegration forms, Mental Health Referral, and Daily Program Observation Sheets. Wellpath Medical and Mental Health staff were active in directing services and follow-up care. (a) Suicide prevention training as required in Section Policy 300.3.1 Youth Supervision Staff 1322, Youth Supervision Staff Orientation, and Training Member Additional Orientation Requirements and the Juvenile Corrections Officer Core Course. Annual suicide prevention training to facility ☒ ☐ ☐ staff is provided by Wellpath. Reviewed signed training logs from November and December 2023 and September and October 2024. (b) Screening, Identification Assessment and Policy 500.3 (g) Pre-Admission Screening Precautionary Protocols Policy 702 Youth Screening and Evaluations (1) All youth shall be screened for risk of suicide at Policy 709.5 Screening for Suicide Risk intake and as needed during detention. Procedure 700.1 (a-b) Program Policy and Program Procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ Intake Medical Screening and Classification forms are used to screen youth for risk. Copies of completed screenings will be forwarded to medical and mental health staff. (2) All youth supervision staff who perform intake Policy 709.5 Screening for Suicide Risk processes shall be trained in screening youth for risk ☒ ☐ ☐ of suicide. (3) All youth who have been identified during the Policy 709.5 Screening for Suicide Risk intake screening process to be at risk of suicide shall be referred to behavioral/mental health staff for a Procedure 700.1 (a)(2) and (b)(1) Program suicide risk assessment. Policy and Program Procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ Youth will be placed in the Observation Room on a 10-minute safety watch check and an Observation Log will be maintained until medically cleared by medical and mental health. (4) Precautionary protocols shall be developed to Policy 709.6 Precautionary Steps ensure the youth’s safety pending the behavioral/mental health assessment. Procedure 700.1 (a)(2) Program Policy and Program Procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure 700.1(b)(4) Suicide Watch/ Observation Room Program Procedure 700.2 Additional Interventions Procedure 700.4 One-on-One Program (c) Referral process to behavioral/mental health staff for Procedure 700.3 (c) Communication assessment and/or services. ☒ ☐ ☐ Facilitation 7674 Stanislaus SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 13 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (d) Procedures for monitoring of youth identified at risk Policy 709.3 Staff Member Responsibilities for suicide. Policy 709.7 Observation Logs Procedure 700.1 (b)(4) Suicide ☒ ☐ ☐ Watch/Observation Program Procedure 700.2 Additional Interventions Procedure 700.4 One-on-One Program (e) Safety Interventions Policy 709.6 Precautionary Steps (1) Procedures to address intervention protocols for youth identified at risk for suicide which may Procedure 700.1 (b)(2)(a) Program ☒ ☐ ☐ include, but are not limited to: Procedures (A) Housing consideration Procedure 700.2 Additional Interventions (B) Treatment strategies including trauma- Procedure 700.1 (b)(2)(b) Program informed approaches ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedures (2) Procedures to instruct youth supervision staff how Procedure 700.1 (b)(1-4) Program Procedures to respond to youth who exhibit suicidal behaviors. ☒ ☐ ☐ (f) Communication Policy 709.3 Staff Member Responsibilities (1) The intake process shall include communication with the arresting officer and family guardians Procedure 700.3 Communication Facilitation regarding the youth’s past or present suicidal ideations, behaviors or attempts. The facility utilizes a Parent/Guardian Contact questionnaire to document communication as to the youth’s past or ☒ ☐ ☐ present suicidal behavior or thoughts in their case management system under booking information. BSCC staff reviewed booking information in which law enforcement is routinely questioned upon intake about suicidal ideations or behaviors. (2) Procedures for clear and current information Procedure 700.3 Communication Facilitation sharing about youth at risk for suicide with youth supervision, healthcare, and behavioral/mental The facility provides a Suicidal health staff. Ideation/Behavior Notice to parents/guardians ☒ ☐ ☐ upon release, providing information for community-based evaluations and services for any youth experiencing depression, including thoughts of suicide. (g) Debriefing of Critical Incidents Related to Suicides or Policy 709.10 Debriefing of Critical Incidents Attempts Related to Suicide or Attempts (1) Process for administrative review of the ☒ ☐ ☐ circumstances and responses proceeding, during Procedure 700.1 (b)(7)(a-b) Debriefing and after the critical incident. Policy 709.10 Debriefing of Critical Incidents Related to Suicide or Attempts (2) Process for a debriefing event with affected staff. ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure 700.1 (b)(7)(a-b) Debriefing (3) Process for a debriefing event with affected youth. Policy 709.10 Debriefing of Critical Incidents Related to Suicide or Attempts ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure 700.1 (b)(7)(a-b) Debriefing 7674 Stanislaus SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 14 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (h) Documentation Policy 709.8 Documentation (1) Documentation processes shall be developed to ensure compliance with this regulation Procedure 700.1 (b)(4)(a)(2) Purpose and ☒ ☐ ☐ Scope Procedure 700.5 Suicide Observation Log Youth identified at risk for suicide shall not be denied the Policy 709.4 Suicide Prevention Plan opportunity to participate in facility programs, services and activities which are available to other non-suicidal Procedure 700.1 (b)(3) Program Procedures youth, unless deemed necessary for the safety of the youth or security of the facility. Any deprivation of ☒ ☐ ☐ programs, services or activities for youth at risk of suicide shall be documented and approved by the facility manager. 1340 REPORTING OF LEGAL ACTIONS Policy 101.5 Reporting of Legal Actions Each facility shall submit to the Board a letter of At the time of this inspection, there were no notification on each legal action, pertaining to conditions ☒ ☐ ☐ reports of legal action requiring notification. of confinement, filed against persons or legal entities responsible for juvenile facility operation. 1341 DEATH AND SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY Policy 521 In-Custody Deaths and Serious OF A YOUTH WHILE DETAINED Illness or Injury of a Youth Policy 521.4 Notifications for In-Custody (1) Death of a Youth. Deaths (a) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health administrator and the behavioral/mental Procedure 503 Reporting an In-Custody health director, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ Deaths Occurring in the Institutions 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 521.4.1 In-Custody Death Review Team facility administrator, shall develop written policies Policy 521.4.2 In-Custody Death Review 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 521.4 Notifications for In-Custody the Board a copy of the report submitted to the Deaths Attorney General under Government Code Section ☒ ☐ ☐ 12525. A copy of the report shall be submitted to the Procedure 503 Reporting an In-Custody Board within 10 calendar days after the death. Deaths Occurring in the Institutions (d) Upon receipt of a report of the death of a youth Procedure 503 Reporting an In-Custody from the administrator, the Board may within 30 Deaths Occurring in the Institutions 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. 7674 Stanislaus SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 15 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (2) Serious Illness or Injury of Youth. Policy 521 In-Custody Deaths and Serious (a) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Illness or Injury of a Youth health administrator, shall develop written policies and procedures for the notification to necessary Youths who are transported to the emergency parties, which may include the Juvenile Court, the ☒ ☐ ☐ room, will have the facility notify the parent, guardian or person standing in loco parentis parent/guardian, Juvenile Court, public and the youth’s attorney of record in the case of a defender, facility administration and executive serious illness or injury of a youth. administration. 1342 POPULATION ACCOUNTING Policy 504 Youth Population Management 8B Each juvenile facility shall submit required population The facility submits population and profile and profile survey reports to the Board within 10 working ☒ ☐ ☐ survey reports to BSCC as required. days after the end of each reporting period, in a format to be provided by the Board. 1343 JUVENILE FACILITY CAPACITY (EXCERPT) Policy 1102 Facility Capacity When the number of youth detained in a living unit of a juvenile facility exceeds its rated capacity for more than ☒ ☐ ☐ fifteen (15) calendar days in a month, the facility administrator shall provide a crowding report to the Board in a format provided by the Board. 1350 ADMITTANCE PROCEDURES Policy 500 Youth Admittance Process The facility administrator shall develop and implement Procedure 501 Youth Admittance written policies and procedures for admittance of youth that emphasize respectful and humane engagement BSCC staff reviewed 10 admission packets with youth, and reflect that the admission process may which consisted of the Classification Form, be traumatic to youth who may have already Orientation Checklist, Juvenile Hall Medical experienced trauma. Policies shall be trauma-informed, Screening, Property Inventory, Vulnerability culturally relevant, and responsive to the language and ☒ ☐ ☐ Assessment Instrument, Parent/Guardian literacy needs of youth. In addition to the requirements Contact Form, Admitting Assessment, and of Sections 1324 and 1430 of these regulations: Juvenile Hall Contact Log/Observation Sheet. A Request to Transfer To/From JCF and JCF Transfer Candidate Screening Form will be utilized when SYTF youth are transferred to the Juvenile Commitment Facility adjacent to the Juvenile Hall. (a) the admittance process shall include: Policy 500.8 Telephone Calls (1) Access to two free phone calls within one hour of admittance in accordance with the provisions of Procedure 501.4.45 Right to Telephone Calls Welfare and Institution Code Section 627; ☒ ☐ ☐ Documented on the Admitting Assessment form. Policy 500.9 Showering and Clothing Exchange Documented in the daily booking log. (2) Offer of a shower; ☒ ☐ ☐ This information is documented in the daily booking log. Interviews with youth affirmed being offered a shower at intake. 7674 Stanislaus SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 16 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 Policy 500.7 Youth Property Control and Storage (3) Documented secure storage of personal Procedure 501.5 Gathering Personal Property belongings; ☒ ☐ ☐ Property Inventory form and Admitting Assessment is utilized to document secure storage. Policy 500.5.5 Food Upon Arrival (4) Offer of food upon arrival; This information is documented in the daily ☒ ☐ ☐ booking log. Interviews with youth affirmed being offered food at intake. Policy 500.5 Admission Process Policy 702.3 Medical Clearance/Intake Health (5) Screening for physical and behavioral health and and Screening safety issues, intellectual or developmental ☒ ☐ ☐ disabilities; Procedure 501.4.1 Screening Evaluation Procedure 701 Youth Screening and Evaluations Policy 500.5 Admission Process Policy 702.3 Medical Clearance/Intake Health and Screening (6) Screening for physical and developmental disabilities in accordance with Sections 1329, 1413, Procedure 501.4.3 Medical Screening and ☒ ☐ ☐ and 1430 of these regulations; Assessment Procedure 501.4.4 Suicide Assessment Procedure 701 Youth Screening and Evaluations (7) Contact with Regional Center for the Policy 500.5 Admission Process Developmentally Disabled for youth that are suspected of or identified as having a Procedure 701 Youth Screening and ☒ ☐ ☐ developmental disability, pursuant to Section 1413; Evaluations and, Policy 500.5 Admission Process (8) Procedures consistent with Section 1352.5. ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure 701.2.2 Screening for Risk of Sexual Victimization and Abusiveness (b) juvenile hall administrators shall establish written Policy 500.3 (h) Pre-Admission Screening criteria for detention that considers the least restrictive ☒ ☐ ☐ environment. (c) juvenile camps and post-dispositional programs in Policy 500.5.3 Estimated Length of Stay juvenile halls shall develop policies and procedures that advise the youth of the estimated length of stay, inform Procedure 501.13 Court Commitments them of program guidelines and provide written ☒ ☐ ☐ screening criteria for inclusion and exclusion from the Request to Transfer To/From Juvenile program. Commitment Facility form is utilized to document compliance with this requirement. (d) juvenile halls shall develop policies and procedures Policy 500.5.3 Estimated Length of Stay that advise any committed youth of the estimated length ☒ ☐ ☐ of his/her stay. Procedure 501.13 Court Commitments 7674 Stanislaus SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 17 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1350.5 SCREENING FOR THE RISK OF SEXUAL Policy 522.5 (a) Screening for the Risk of ABUSE Sexual Abuse The facility administrator shall develop and implement Procedure 701.2.2 Screening for Risk of written policies and procedures to reduce the risk of Sexual Victimization and Abusiveness sexual abuse by or upon youth. The policy shall require facility staff to assess each youth within 72 hours of BSCC staff reviewed 10 admission packets admission based on the following information: which indicated compliance with this (a) Prior sexual victimization or abusiveness; ☒ ☐ ☐ regulation. The facility utilizes the Classification Form, Juvenile Hall Medical Screening, and the Vulnerability Assessment Instrument to screen for the risk of sexual abuse. In addition, BSCC staff reviewed 14 Without Permission Referrals which are utilized by the facility to provide services for CSEC youth. (b) Gender nonconforming appearance or manner; or Policy 522.5 (b) Screening for the Risk of identification as lesbian, gay or bisexual, transgender, Sexual Abuse queer or intersex, and whether the youth may, therefore, ☒ ☐ ☐ be vulnerable to sexual abuse; Policy 522.5 (c) Screening for the Risk of (c) Current charges and offense history; ☒ ☐ ☐ Sexual Abuse Policy 522.5 (d) Screening for the Risk of (d) Age; ☒ ☐ ☐ Sexual Abuse Policy 522.5 (e) Screening for the Risk of (e) Level of emotional and cognitive development; ☒ ☐ ☐ Sexual Abuse Policy 522.5 (f) Screening for the Risk of (f) Physical size and stature; ☒ ☐ ☐ Sexual Abuse Policy 522.5 (g) Screening for the Risk of (g) Mental illness or mental disabilities; ☒ ☐ ☐ Sexual Abuse Policy 522.5 (h) Screening for the Risk of (h) Intellectual or developmental disabilities; ☒ ☐ ☐ Sexual Abuse Policy 522.5 (i) Screening for the Risk of (i) Physical disabilities; ☒ ☐ ☐ Sexual Abuse Policy 522.5 (j) Screening for the Risk of (j) The youth’s perception of vulnerability; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ Sexual Abuse (k) Any other specific information about the individual Policy 522.5 (k) Screening for the Risk of youth that may indicate heightened needs for Sexual Abuse supervision, additional safety precautions, or separation ☒ ☐ ☐ from certain other youth. Staff shall ascertain this information through Policy 522.5 (a) Screening for the Risk of conversations with the youth during the admittance Sexual Abuse process, medical and behavioral health screenings; during classification assessments; and by reviewing ☒ ☐ ☐ court records, case files, facility behavioral records, and other relevant documentation from the youth’s files. The facility administrator shall implement appropriate Policy 522.5 Screening for the Risk of Sexual controls on the dissemination of information within the 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. 7674 Stanislaus SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 18 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1351 RELEASE PROCEDURES Policy 518 Release The facility administrator shall develop and implement Procedure 514.1 Release written policies and procedures for release of youth from custody which provide for: ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff reviewed 11 release packets which consisted of Release Report and Property Inventory form with signatures upon release. (a) verification of identity/release papers; Policy 518.3 (a) Release Procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy 518.3 (b) Release Procedures (b) return of personal clothing and valuables; ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure 515.2 Release of Youth’s Property (c) notification to the youth's parents or guardian; Policy 518.3 (c) Release Procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ (d) notification to the facility health care provider in Policy 518.3 (d) Release Procedures accordance with Sections 1408 and 1437 of these regulations, for coordination with outside agencies; and, Medical staff interviewed indicated they are a part of Reintegration Meetings which address planned releases. In addition, staff indicated ☒ ☐ ☐ they always receive notice of releases and receive the morning report each day which notes admissions and releases. The Wellpath clerk will ensure the Wellpath case management system is updated. Policy 518.3 (e) Release Procedures School staff interviewed indicated they are a (e) notification of school staff; ☒ ☐ ☐ part of Reintegration Meetings which address planned releases. In addition, staff indicated they always receive timely notice of releases. Policy 518.3 (f) Release Procedures Behavioral health staff interviewed indicated they are a part of Reintegration Meetings (f) notification of facility mental health personnel. which address planned releases. In addition, ☒ ☐ ☐ staff indicated when on duty they routinely receive notice of releases. The Wellpath clerk will ensure the Wellpath case management system is updated. The facility administrator shall develop and implement Policy 517 Discharge Plan policies and procedures for post-disposition youth to Policy 518.5 Post-Disposition Youth coordinate the provision of transitional and reentry services including, but not limited to, medical and BSCC staff reviewed 38 Reintegration behavioral health, education, probation supervision and Meeting attendance sheets from 2025. These community-based services. meetings include the youth, parents/guardians, facility, mental health, ☒ ☐ ☐ school, medical and probation staff. In addition, these meetings are attended by county and community-based service providers. As part of the inspection, BSCC staff met with participants prior to the start of the reintegration meeting. The facility administrator shall develop and implement Policy 518.4 Furlough Releases written policies and procedures for the furlough of youth ☒ ☐ ☐ from custody. Procedure 514.1 (h) Furlough Release 7674 Stanislaus SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 19 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1352 CLASSIFICATION Policy 501 Youth Classification Policy 501.4 Initial Classification The facility administrator shall develop and implement Policy 501.5 Classification Upon Housing written policies and procedures on classification of youth for the purpose of determining housing placement in the Procedure 502 Youth Classification facility. Such procedures shall: BSCC staff reviewed ten Classification ☒ ☐ ☐ packets which consist of Classification Form, Victim Vulnerability Assessment, and Parent/Guardian Contact form. In addition, the Request for Transfer To/From Juvenile Commitment Facility and JCF Transfer Candidate Screening is utilized to make classification decisions for commitment youth. (a) provide for the safety of the youth, other youth, facility 501.7 Single-Occupancy Rooms staff, and the public by placing youth in the appropriate, 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 501.8 Classification Space Allocation the facility; ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) provide that a youth shall be classified upon Policy 501.3 Classification Plan admittance to the facility; classification factors shall 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 501.6.1 Periodic Classification Reviews provisions that consider the level of supervision and the Policy 501.6.1 Reviews and Appeals youth's behavior while in custody; and, Policy 501.6.1 Staff Member Requested Reviews Reviewed ten Reclassification Forms which are utilized to periodically review classification. ☒ ☐ ☐ A change in security classifications can only be made by authorized persons. These revisions are required to be noted in the housing unit’s Daily Log, Supervisor Log, and youth ICJIS observations. Each security classification is to be periodically reviewed by the living units PCO III. (e) provide that facility staff shall not separate youth from Policy 501.3 Classification Plan the general population or assign youth to a single occupancy room based solely on the youth's actual or perceived race, ethnic group identification, ancestry, national origin, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, mental or physical ☒ ☐ ☐ disability, or HIV status. This section does not prohibit staff from placing youth in a single occupancy room at the youth's specific request or in accordance with Title 15 regulations regarding separation. (f) facility staff shall not consider lesbian, gay, bisexual, Policy 501.9 PREA Considerations transgender, questioning or intersex identification or status as an indicator of likelihood of being sexually ☒ ☐ ☐ abusive. 7674 Stanislaus SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 20 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1352.5 TRANSGENDER AND INTERSEX YOUTH. Policy 523 Juvenile Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, 3B Transgender, Questioning and Intersex The facility administrator shall develop written policies Policy 523.13.1 PREA Considerations and procedures ensuring respectful and equitable ☒ ☐ ☐ treatment of transgender and intersex youth. The policies shall provide that: (a) Facility staff shall respect every youth’s gender Policy 523.7 Names and Language identity and shall refer to the youth by the youth’s Policy 1002.3.1 Education Program Required preferred name and gender pronoun, regardless of the Elements 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 523.12.2 Housing Placement and themselves in a manner consistent with their gender Treatment 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 523.12.2 Housing Placement and best meets their individual needs and promotes their Treatment safety and well-being. Staff may not automatically house youth according to their external anatomy and shall Procedure 502.4 Factors Affecting Unit document the reasons for any decision to house youth Assignments in Juvenile Hall (f)(g) ☒ ☐ ☐ in a unit that does not match their gender identity. In making a housing decision, staff shall consider the youth’s preferences, as well as any recommendations from the youth’s health or behavioral health provider. (d) Facility administrators shall ensure that transgender Policy 523.8 Medical and Mental Health Care and intersex youth have access to medical and behavioral health providers qualified to provide care and ☒ ☐ ☐ treatment to transgender and intersex youth. (e) Consistent with the facility’s reasonable and Policy 523.12.2 Housing Placement and necessary security considerations and physical plant, Treatment 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 523.14 Transgender and Intersex youth for the purpose of determining the youth’s Searches anatomical sex. Whenever feasible, the facility shall Policy 515.6 Searches: Transgender ☒ ☐ ☐ respect the youth’s preference regarding the gender of Searches the staff member who conducts any search of the youth. 7674 Stanislaus SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 21 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1353 ORIENTATION Policy 502 Youth Orientation Policy 502.4 Orientation The facility administrator shall develop and implement Policy 502.5 Orientation for Non-Readers, written policies and procedures to orient a youth prior to Visually Impaired, and Deaf or Hard of Hearing placement in a living area. Both written and verbal information shall be provided and supplemented with Procedure 504.1 Orientation video orientation if feasible. Provision shall be made to Procedure 504.2 Rules of Conduct provide accessible orientation information to all detained youth including those with disabilities, limited literacy, or BSCC staff reviewed 10 Juvenile Hall and English language learners. Juvenile Commitment Facility orientation Orientation shall include information that addresses: checklists and Contact Log/Observation reports which were used to document the ☒ ☐ ☐ orientation. Youth are provided with a Youth Orientation pamphlet and provided a verbal orientation by Booking Officer upon admission. Upon being assigned a housing unit the detailed orientation is completed by a Probation Corrections Officer with the youth. BSCC staff reviewed the Youth Orientation Pamphlet which ensures the youth are orientated to the requirements of this regulation. The pamphlet is provided in English and Spanish. (a) facility rules including contraband and searches and Policy 502.4 (a) Orientation disciplinary procedures; ☒ ☐ ☐ (b) facility’s system of positive behavior interventions Policy 502.4 (b) Orientation and supports, including behavior expectations, incentives that youth will receive for complying with ☒ ☐ ☐ facility rules, and consequences that may result when youth violate the rules of the facility; (c) age appropriate information that explains the facility’s Policy 502.4 (c) 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 502.4 (d) Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ (e) the existence of the grievance procedure, the steps Policy 502.4 (e) 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 person or position designated to resolve the issue; (f) access to legal services and information on the court Policy 502.4 (f) Orientation process; ☒ ☐ ☐ (g) access to routine and emergency health and mental Policy 502.4 (g) Orientation health care; ☒ ☐ ☐ (h) access to education, religious services, and Policy 502.4 (h) Orientation recreational activities; ☒ ☐ ☐ (i) housing assignments; Policy 502.4 (i) Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ (j) opportunity for personal hygiene and daily showers Policy 502.4 (j) Orientation including the availability of personal care items ☒ ☐ ☐ (k) rules and access to correspondence, visits and Policy 502.4 (k) Orientation telephone use; ☒ ☐ ☐ (l) availability of reading materials, programming, and Policy 502.4 (l) Orientation other activities; ☒ ☐ ☐ 7674 Stanislaus SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 22 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (m) facility policies on the use of force, use of restraints, Policy 502.4 (m) Orientation chemical agents and room confinement; ☒ ☐ ☐ (n) immigration legal services; Policy 502.4 (n) Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ (o) emergencies including evacuation procedures; Policy 502.4 (o) Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ (p) non-discrimination policy and the right to be free from Policy 502.4 (p) Orientation physical, verbal or sexual abuse and harassment by ☒ ☐ ☐ other youth and staff; (q) availability of services and programs in a language Policy 502.4 (q) Orientation other than English if appropriate; ☒ ☐ ☐ (r) the process for requesting different housing, Policy 502.4 (r) Orientation education, programming and work assignments; ☒ ☐ ☐ (s) a process for which parents/guardians receive Policy 502.4 (s) Orientation information regarding the youth’s stay in the facility that at a minimum includes answers to frequently asked The facility utilizes a Parent/Guardian questions and provides contact information for the Contact Form to document providing facility ☒ ☐ ☐ facility, medical, school and mental health; and, contact and website information, visiting schedule and location of Parent Orientation Handbook. (t) a process by which youth may request access to Title Policy 502.4 (t) Orientation 15 Minimum Standards for Juvenile Facilities. The information to review Title 15 was ☒ ☐ ☐ observed posted on the bulletin board in each housing unit. Youth interviewed were aware of how to request access. 1354 SEPARATION Policy 603 Youth Separation The facility administrator shall develop and implement Procedure 603 Youth Separation written policies and procedures that address: BSCC staff reviewed ten instances of self- separation and the documentation consisted of an incident report, Safety Check Log and Daily Program Observation Sheet. If warranted, a mental health referral is also ☒ ☐ ☐ submitted. Seven of the instances involved a youth requesting to remain or return to their room because they were upset. One instance involved youth refusing to attend school. The facility staff counseled the youth who ultimately returned to school. The other instance involved not wanting to participate in the programming being offered. (a) separation of youth for reasons that include, but are Policy 603.4 Youth Separation Requirements not be limited to, medical and mental health conditions, assaultive behavior, disciplinary consequences and ☒ ☐ ☐ protective custody. (b) consideration of positive youth development and Policy 603.4 Youth Separation Requirements trauma-informed care. ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) separated youth shall not be denied normal privileges Policy 603.4 Youth Separation Requirements available at the facility, except when necessary to ☒ ☐ ☐ accomplish the objective of separation. (d) when the objective of the separation is discipline, Policy 600 Youth Discipline Title 15 Section 1390 shall apply. Policy 603.4 Youth Separation Requirements ☒ ☐ ☐ 7674 Stanislaus SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 23 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (e) when separation results in room confinement, the Policy 602 Room Confinement separation shall occur in accordance with Welfare and Policy 603.4 Youth Separation Requirements Institutions Code Section 208.3 and Section 1354.5 of ☒ ☐ ☐ these regulations. (f) policies and procedures shall ensure a daily review of Policy 603.4 Youth Separation Requirements separated youth to determine if separation remains ☒ ☐ ☐ necessary. 1354.5 ROOM CONFINEMENT Policy 602 Room Confinement 4B (a) The facility administrator shall develop and Procedure 602 Room Confinement implement written policies and procedures addressing the confinement of youth in their room that are consistent BSCC staff reviewed ten instances of room with Welfare and Institutions Code Section 208.3. The confinement which consisted of placement of a youth in room confinement shall be documentation outlined in the incident report, accomplished in accordance with the following Guardian RFID log, Daily Observation Report, guidelines: ☒ ☐ ☐ and Mental Health referral. The incidents reviewed involved fights, assaults on other youth, threats to assault and safety and security disturbances. Staff clearly articulated the reasons for the room confinement; the time spent on room confinement and efforts made to reintegrate the youth. (1) Room confinement shall not be used before other, Policy 602.3 (a) 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 602.3 (b) Room Confinement purposes of punishment, coercion, convenience, or ☒ ☐ ☐ retaliation by staff. (3) Room confinement shall not be used to the extent Policy 602.3 (c) 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 602.3.4 (a) Room Confinement confinement. After the youth has been held in room Duration confinement for a period of four hours, staff shall do one or more of the following: One youth was held for longer than four hours. The extension of room confinement ☒ ☐ ☐ was done in collaboration with mental health. Mental health reintegration plans were reviewed documenting the initiation, extension and discharge from room confinement. Policy 602.3.4 (a)(1) Room Confinement (1) Return the youth to general population. ☒ ☐ ☐ Duration Policy 602.3.4 (a)(2) Room Confinement (2) Consult with mental health or medical staff. ☒ ☐ ☐ Duration (3) Develop an individualized plan that includes the Policy 602.3.4 (a)(3) Room Confinement goals and objectives to be met in order to reintegrate Duration ☒ ☐ ☐ the youth to general population. (4) If room confinement must be extended beyond Policy 602.3.4 (b)(1) Room Confinement four hours, staff shall do each of the following: Duration (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. 7674 Stanislaus SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 24 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (B) Develop an individualized plan that includes Policy 602.3.4 (b)(2) Room Confinement the goals and objectives to be met in order to Duration ☒ ☐ ☐ integrate the youth to general population. (C) Obtain documented authorization by the Policy 602.3.4 (b)(3) Room Confinement facility superintendent or his or her designee Duration ☒ ☐ ☐ every four hours thereafter. (5) This section is not intended to limit the use of Policy 602.3.5 (a) Exceptions 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 602.3.5 (b) Exceptions court holding facilities or adult facilities. ☒ ☐ ☐ (7) Nothing in this section shall be construed to Policy 602.3.5 (b) Exceptions conflict with any law providing greater or additional ☒ ☐ ☐ protections to youth. (8) This section does not apply during an Policy 602.3.5 (c) Exceptions 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 602.3.5 (d),(e) Exceptions 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. 1355 INSTITUTIONAL ASSESSMENT AND PLAN Policy 506 Case Management The facility administrator shall develop and implement ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure 505.1 Assessment & Plan written policies and procedures for assessment and case planning. (a) Assessment: Policy 506.3 (a) Institutional Assessment and The assessment is based on information collected Case Plan during the admission process with periodic review, which includes the youth's risk factors, needs and strengths The Admitting Assessment is completed by including, but not limited to, identification of substance ☒ ☐ ☐ the booking officer. The observations and abuse history, educational, vocational, counseling, assessments of the youth and referrals and behavioral health, consideration of known history of actions taken by the booking officer are trauma, and family strengths and needs. documented on this form. 7674 Stanislaus SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 25 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (b) Institutional Case Plan: Policy 506.3 (b)(1) Institutional Assessment (1) A case plan shall be developed for each youth and Case Plan held for at least 30 days or more and created within 40 days of admission. BSCC staff reviewed 10 Institutional Assessment Plans which were completed timely utilizing the Youth Level of Service/Case Management Inventory (YLS/CMS) 2.0 risk assessment. In addition, Behavioral Health and Recovery services, Wellpath Medical, and Stanislaus County Office of Education will also ☒ ☐ ☐ provide input for the institutional case plan. Deputy Probation Officer IIs oversees all assessments and case plans. Two additional PCO III’s are trained and provide ongoing periodic reviews of the case plan. The Individual Rehabilitation Plan (IRP) is developed by the DPO II who also completes the YLS/CMS and incorporates into the IRP. (2) The institutional plan shall include, but not be Policy 506.3 (b)(2)(a) Institutional Assessment limited to, written documentation that provides: and Case 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 506.3 (b)(2)(b) Institutional Assessment a description of program resources needed and and Case Plan individuals responsible for assuring that the plan ☒ ☐ ☐ is implemented; (3) periodic evaluation of progress towards meeting Policy 506.3 (b)(3) Institutional Assessment the objectives, including periodic review and and Case Plan discussion of the plan with the youth; Reassessments of the YLS/CMS are ☒ ☐ ☐ completed every three months. The Deputy Probation Officer II and trained PCO IIIs complete monthly progress notes. (4) a transition plan, the contents of which shall be Policy 506.3 (b)(4) Institutional Assessment subject to existing resources, shall be developed for and Case Plan post dispositional youth in accordance with Section ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy 517 Discharge Plan 1351; and, (5) in as much as possible and if appropriate, the Policy 506.5 (b)(5) Institutional Assessment plan, including the transition plan, shall be developed and Case Plan with input from the family, supportive adults, youth, Policy 517 Discharge Plan and Regional Center for the Developmentally Disabled. Reintegration Meetings include the youth, parent, facility staff, mental health, school, ☒ ☐ ☐ medical, and probation staff. In addition, these meetings include Modesto Junior College Liaison, Leaders in Community Action outpatient providers, and Youth Navigation Center case managers and support staff. 1356 COUNSELING AND CASEWORK SERVICES Policy 604 Counseling and Casework Services The facility administrator shall develop and implement Policy 605.3 (a)(1) Counseling Responsibility written policies and procedures ensuring the availability Policy 506.4 Case Notes of appropriate counseling and casework services for all ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy 506.5 Counseling and Casework youth. Policies and procedures shall ensure: (a) youth will receive assistance with needs or concerns that may arise; 7674 Stanislaus SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 26 of 51 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 605.3 (a)(3) Counseling Responsibility with parents, other supportive adults, attorney, clergy, Policy 605.4 Requests and Referrals probation officer, or other public official; and, The facility has forms to refer youth to Mental Health, Substance Abuse and Grief Services and the Without Permission program. BSCC staff reviewed mental health referrals ☒ ☐ ☐ for services which ranged from involvement in use of force incidents, fighting, dealing with difficult feelings, anger management, negative thoughts, and suicidal ideation. BSCC staff reviewed 14 referrals to Without Permission which is for youth at risk for CSEC. (c) youth will be provided access to available resources Policy 605.3 (a)(2) Counseling Responsibility to meet the youth’s needs. Juvenile Hall and Juvenile Commitment Facility Request Forms are located in the ☒ ☐ ☐ housing unit. Youth can request to see their Deputy Probation Officer, Public Defender, Mental Health, Hospice or request a haircut utilizing this form. 1357 USE OF FORCE Policy 513 Use of Force The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Procedure 507.1 Use of Force responsible physician, shall develop and implement written policies and procedures for the use of force, BSCC staff reviewed ten incidents involving which may include chemical agents. Force shall never Use of Force. The incidents involved fighting, be applied as punishment, discipline, retaliation or assaults on other youth, and safety and treatment. security threats. Documentation reviewed (a) At a minimum, each facility shall develop policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ included incident reports, Guardian RFID procedures which: report, Mental Health referral, and Daily Program Observation Sheet. In addition, BSCC staff interviewed facility staff, collaborative partners, and youth as to use of force actions and responses to ensure compliance with this regulation. (1) restricts the use of force to that which is deemed Policy 513.3.1 Use of Force Limitations 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 513.3.3 Factors to Determine the both physical and non-physical options and define Reasonableness of Force ☒ ☐ ☐ when those force options are appropriate. (3) describe force options or techniques that are Procedure 513.3.8 Restrictions on the Use of expressly prohibited by the facility. a Choke Hold ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy 513.3.9 Additional Restrictions (4) describe the requirements of staff to report any Policy 513.3.4 Duty to Intercede inappropriate use of force, and to take affirmative Policy 513.3.6 Duty to Report Excessive Force ☒ ☐ ☐ action to immediately stop it. 7674 Stanislaus SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 27 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (5) define a standardized reporting format that Policy 513.6 Reporting the Use of Force includes time period and procedure for documenting Policy 513.9. Trauma Mitigation and reporting the use of force, including reporting requirements of management and line staff and Procedure 507.1.1 Reporting Procedures procedures for reviewing and tracking use of force Procedure 507.3 Procedures for Debriefing incidents by supervisory and or management staff, ☒ ☐ ☐ which include procedures for debriefing a particular Debriefings of staff and youth are documented incident with staff and/or youth for the purposes of in the incident report by supervisory staff. 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 513.9 Reporting Format, Review, and investigating unreasonable use of force. ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedures (7) define the role, notification, and follow-up Policy 513.6.2 Required Notifications procedures required after use of force incidents for medical, mental health staff and parents or legal Procedure 507.2 Required Notifications guardians. ☒ ☐ ☐ Required notifications are documented in the incident reports. Medical staff are immediately notified and respond to the units to provide clearance or direct follow-up care. (8) describe the limitations of use of force on pregnant Policy 513.3.1 Use of Force Limitations youth in accordance with Penal Code Section 6030(f) ☒ ☐ ☐ and Welfare and Institutions Code Section 222. Procedure 507 (d) Use of Force (b) Facilities that authorize chemical agents as a force Policy 513.4 Use of Chemical Agents option shall include policies and procedures that: Policy 303 Chemical Agents Training (1) identify who is approved to carry and/or utilize chemical agents in the facility and the type, size and ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure 508.1.2 Application of OC Spray the approved method of deployment for those Procedure 508.1.3 Authorization to Carry OC chemical agents. (2) mandate that chemical agents only be used when Policy 513.4.1 Chemical Agent Limitations there is an imminent threat to the youth’s safety or the safety of others and only when de-escalation efforts Procedure 508.1 (a)(1) Use of Oleoresin have been unsuccessful or are not reasonably Capsicum (OC) Spray possible. ☒ ☐ ☐ Staff utilize a “cover” instruction which directs the youth to get into a safety position as a warning OC may be used. Plaques are placed in the unit and throughout the facility displaying the cover instruction. (3) outline the facility’s approved methods and Policy 513.4 Use of Chemical Agents timelines for decontamination from chemical agents. This shall include that youth who have been exposed Procedure 508.1.4 Decontamination for OC to chemical agents shall not be left unattended until Spray that youth is fully decontaminated or is no longer ☒ ☐ ☐ suffering the effects of the chemical agent. Youth are to be observed for one hour post decontamination. A Use of Chemical Agent Aftercare Report is completed to ensure compliance with this regulation. 7674 Stanislaus SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 28 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (4) define the role, notification, and follow-up Policy 513.6.2 Required Notifications procedures required after use of force incidents involving chemical agents for medical, mental health Procedure 507.2 Required Notifications staff and parents or legal guardians. Procedure 508.1.4 (2)(k) Decontamination for OC Spray Required notifications are documented in the ☒ ☐ ☐ incident reports. Medical staff are immediately notified and respond to the units to provide clearance or direct follow-up care. The A Use of Chemical Agent Aftercare Report documents medical clearance and notification to parent/guardian. (5) provide for the documentation of each incident of Policy 513.6 Reporting the Use of Force use of chemical agents, including the reasons for which it was used, efforts to de-escalate prior to use, Procedure 508.1.4 (a)(3) Incident Reports youth and staff involved, the date, time and location of use, decontamination procedures applied and ☒ ☐ ☐ Staff consistently document the reasons identification of any injuries sustained as a result of leading to the use of force, efforts to de- such use. escalate, and follow-up procedures after the use of chemical agents. (c) Facilities shall develop policies and procedure which Policy 513.11 Training require that agencies provide initial and regular training Policy 303 Chemical Agents 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 513.11 (l) Training application. ☒ ☐ ☐ (3) signs or symptoms that should result in immediate Policy 513.11 (m) Training referral to medical or behavioral health. ☒ ☐ ☐ (4) instruction on the Constitutional Limitations of Use Policy 513.11 (i) Training of Force. ☒ ☐ ☐ (5) physical training force options that may require Policy 513.11 (0) Training the use of perishable skills. ☒ ☐ ☐ (6) timelines the facility uses to define regular Policy 513.11.2 Periodic Training training. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1358 USE OF PHYSICAL RESTRAINTS Policy 514 Use of Physical Restraints The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Procedure 511 Restraints responsible physician and mental health director, shall develop and implement written policies and procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ The facility had no Use of Physical Restraints. for the use of restraint devices. Restraint devices include any devices which immobilize a youth’s extremities and/or prevent the youth from being ambulatory. Physical restraints may be used only for those youth who Policy 514.3 General Requirements present an immediate danger to themselves or others, who exhibit behavior which results in the destruction of Procedure 511 (h)(2) Restraints 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. 7674 Stanislaus SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 29 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 In no case shall restraints be used as punishment or Policy 514.3 General Requirements discipline, or as a substitute for treatment. The use of Policy 514.8 Pregnant Youth restraint devices that attach a youth to a wall, floor or other fixture, including a restraint chair, or through affixing of Procedure 511.1 (d) Restraints 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 514.4 Specific Duties of Facility handcuffs, shackles or other restraint devices when used Superintendent 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 514.3 General Requirements of the facility manager or designee. The facility manager may delegate authority to place a youth in restraints to a Procedure 511.1 (a) Restraints 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 514.3 General Requirements retention shall be secured as soon as possible, but no later than two hours from the time of placement. The Procedure 511.1 (b) Restraints ☒ ☐ ☐ 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 514.3 General Requirements possible, but in no case longer than four hours from the time of placement, to assess the need for mental health ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure 511.1 (c) Restraints treatment. Continuous direct visual supervision shall be conducted Policy 514.3 General Requirements to ensure that the restraints are properly employed, and to ensure the safety and well-being of the youth. Procedure 511.1 (d) Restraints 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 514.6 Documentation procedures shall address: (a) documentation of the circumstances leading to an ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure 511.1 (l) Restraints application of restraints. (b) known medical conditions that would contraindicate Policy 514.4 Specific Duties of Facility certain restraint devices and/or techniques. Superintendent ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure 511.1 Restraints 7674 Stanislaus SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 30 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (c) acceptable restraint devices. Policy 514.5 Substantially Restrictive Restraints Procedure 511 (n) Restraints Procedure 511.3 Use of the Wrap Acceptable Restraint devices approved by the facility include: ☒ ☐ ☐ • Handcuffs • Transportation waist belt, box and handcuffs • Leg shackles • Soft restraints • Plastic restraints • Wrap (d) signs or symptoms which should result in immediate Policy 514.4 Specific Duties of Facility medical/mental health referral. Superintendent ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure 511.1 (e)(3) Restraints (e) availability of cardiopulmonary resuscitation Procedure 511.1 (e)(1)(a) Restraints equipment. ☒ ☐ ☐ (f) protective housing of restrained youth. While in Procedure 511.1 (d) Restraints restraint devices, all youth shall be housed alone or in a specified housing area for restrained youth which makes ☒ ☐ ☐ provision to protect the youth from abuse. (g) provision for hydration and sanitation needs. Procedure 511.1 (f) Restraints ☒ ☐ ☐ (h) exercising of extremities. Procedure 511.1 (e)(2) Restraints ☒ ☐ ☐ 7674 Stanislaus SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 31 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1358.5 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES FOR Policy 511 Control of Internal Youth 5B MOVEMENT AND TRANSPORTATION WITHIN Movements THE FACILITY. Policy 514.4 Specific Duties of the Facility Superintendent Requirements The Facility Administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician and behavioral/mental health Procedure 511 Restraints director, shall develop and implement written policies and procedures for the use of restraint devices when the BSCC staff reviewed incident reports involving purpose is for movement or transportation within the the use of mechanical restraints by staff facility that shall include the following: indicates their use was for assaultive or non- (a) identification of acceptable restraint devices, staff compliant behavior resulting in a safety or approved to utilize restraint devices and the required security issues. The youth were transported training. away from the incident to their rooms or other locations in the facility where the restraints were removed. BSCC staff recommended the ☒ ☐ ☐ facility ensure staff document not only the circumstances leading to the application of restraints but also the individual assessment for the application of mechanical restraints. Acceptable Restraint devices approved by the facility include: • Handcuffs • Transportation waist belt, box and handcuffs • Leg shackles • Soft restraints • Plastic restraints • Wrap (b) the circumstances leading to the application of Policy Section 511.6 Facility Superintendent restraints must be documented. ☒ ☐ ☐ Responsibilities (c) an individual assessment of the need to apply Policy Section 511.6 Facility Superintendent restraints for movement or transportation that includes Responsibilities consideration of less restrictive alternatives, 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 513.3 Use of Physical with a clearly defined expectation that restraint devices Restraints-General Requirements shall not be used for the purposes of discipline or ☒ ☐ ☐ retaliation. (e) the use of restraints on pregnant youth is limited in Policy 514.8 Pregnant Youth accordance with Penal Code Section 6030(f) and ☒ ☐ ☐ Welfare and Institutions Code Section 222. 7674 Stanislaus SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 32 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1359 SAFETY ROOM PROCEDURES Policy 507 Safety Rooms and Camera Rooms Policy 507.4 Safety and Camera Room (a) The facility administrator, and where applicable, in Procedures cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop and implement written policies and procedures Procedure 515 Safety Rooms and Camera governing the use of safety rooms, as described in Title Rooms 24, Part 2, Section 1230.1.13. The room shall be used to hold only those youth who present an immediate ☒ ☐ ☐ The facility had no youth placed in the safety danger to themselves or others, who exhibit behavior room. 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 507.4 (a)(1-4) Safety and Camera nutrition and fluids, access to a toilet, and suitable Room Procedures clothing to provide for privacy; ☒ ☐ ☐ (2) provide for approval of the facility manager, or Policy 507.4 (a)(5) Safety and Camera Room designee, before a youth is placed into a safety room; Procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ (3) provide for continuous direct visual supervision Policy 507.4 (a)(6) Safety and Camera Room and documentation of the youth’s behavior and any Procedures staff interventions every 15 minutes, with actual time ☒ ☐ ☐ recorded; (4) provide that the youth shall be evaluated by the Policy 507.4 (a)(7) Safety and Camera Room facility manager, or designee, every four hours; Procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ (5) provide for immediate medical assessment, Policy 507.4 (a)(8) Safety and Camera Room where appropriate, or an assessment at the next Procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ daily sick call; and, (6) provide a process for documenting the reason for Policy 507.4 (a)(9) Safety and Camera Room placement, including attempts to use less restrictive Procedures means of control, and decisions to continue and end ☒ ☐ ☐ placement. (b) The placement of a youth in the safety room shall be Policy 507.4 (b)(1) Safety and Camera Room accomplished in accordance with the following: Procedures (1) safety room shall not be used before other less restrictive options have been attempted and ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure 515.1 (B)(2) Safety Rooms and exhausted, unless attempting those options poses a Camera Rooms threat to the safety or security of any youth or staff. (2) safety room shall not be used for the purposes of Policy 507.4 (b)(2) Safety and Camera Room punishment, coercion, convenience, or retaliation by Procedures staff. ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure 516.1 (B)(3) Safety Rooms and Camera Rooms (3) safety room shall not be used to the extent that it Policy 507.4 (b)(3) Safety and Camera Room compromises the mental and physical health of the Procedures youth. ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure 516.1 (B)(3) Safety Rooms and Camera Rooms (c) A youth may be held up to four hours in the safety Policy 507.4 (c) Safety and Camera Room room. After the youth has been held in the safety room Procedures for a period of four hours, staff shall do one or more of ☒ ☐ ☐ the following: Procedure 516.1 (D)(9) Safety Rooms and Camera Rooms 7674 Stanislaus SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 33 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 Procedure 516.1 (D)(9)(a)(2) Safety Rooms (1) return the youth to general population. ☒ ☐ ☐ and Camera Rooms Policy 507.4 (c)(1) Safety and Camera Room Procedures (2) consult with mental health or medical staff, ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure 516.1 (D)(9)(a)(1) Safety Rooms and Camera Rooms (3) develop an individualized plan that includes the Policy 507.4 (c)(2) Safety and Camera Room goals and objectives to be met in order to reintegrate Procedures the youth to general population. ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure 516.1 (D)(9)(a)(3) Safety Rooms and Camera Rooms (d) If confinement in the safety room must be extended Policy 507.4 (d) Safety and Camera Room beyond four hours, staff shall develop an individualized Procedures plan that includes the requirements of Section 1354.5 ☒ ☐ ☐ and the goals and objectives to be met in order to Procedure 516.1 (D)(10) Safety Rooms and integrate the youth to general population. Camera Rooms 1360 SEARCHES Policy 515 Searches The facility administrator shall develop and implement Procedure 513 Searches written policies and procedures governing the search of ☒ ☐ ☐ youth, the facility, and visitors. Policies and procedures shall provide that: (a) Searches shall be conducted to ensure the safety Policy 515.5 Body Scanner Search and security of the facility, public, visitors, youth, and Policy 515.7 Contraband Searches staff. Policy 515.8 Housing Unit Searches Policy 515.9 Physical Plant Searches Policy 515.9.1 Canine Assisted Searches Procedure 205 Perimeter Checks ☒ ☐ ☐ Three room searches are conducted each shift, as well as housing unit searches, monthly canine searches, pat down searches after contact visits, and perimeter searches prior youth utilizing the recreation perimeter. Room, housing unit, and perimeter are information documented in unit log books. (b) Searches shall be conducted in a manner that Policy 515.2 Searches Policy 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 515.4 Modified Strip Searches, Strip searches shall comply with Penal Code Section 4030. Searches, and Physical Body Searches Procedure 513.2 Strip Searches BSCC staff reviewed one instance involving three youths who were subjected to a strip ☒ ☐ ☐ search for suspected contraband. The documentation consisted of the incident report, Strip Search Authorization Form and follow up to the Mental Health Referrals. Contraband of a small plastic bag was found with one youth. (d) Physical body cavity searches shall only be Policy 515.4.2 Physical Body Cavity Search conducted by a medical professional. ☒ ☐ ☐ 7674 Stanislaus SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 34 of 51 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 515.4.1 Strip Searches and Modified strip searched with prior approval of a supervisor when Strip Searches there is reasonable suspicion based on specific and articulable facts to believe that youth is concealing ☒ ☐ ☐ contraband. The reasonable suspicion shall be documented. (f) Searches of transgender and intersex youth shall Policy 515.6 Transgender Searches comply with Section 1352.5. Policy 523.14 Transgender and Intersex ☒ ☐ ☐ Searches (g) Cross-gender pat-down searches and strip searches Policy 515.3 Pat-Down Searches are prohibited except in exigent circumstances or when Policy 515.4.1 Strip Searches and Modified conducted by a medical professional. Such searches ☒ ☐ ☐ Strip Searches must be justified and documented in writing. 1361 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE Policy 610 Youth Grievances The facility administrator shall develop and implement Procedure 600.1 Youth Grievances and Unit written policies and procedures whereby any youth may Staff’s Responsibilities appeal and have resolved grievances relating to any Procedure 600.2 Supervisor’s Responsibilities condition of confinement, including but not limited to Procedure 600.3 Facility Managers health care services, classification decisions, program Responsibilities participation, telephone, mail or visiting procedures, food, clothing, bedding, mistreatment, harassment or ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff reviewed grievances filed In violations of the nondiscrimination policy. There shall be November 2024, March and June 2025. In no time limit on filing grievances. Policies and addition, I reviewed the 2024 and 2025 procedures shall include provisions whereby the facility grievance logs. The grievances involved staff, manager ensures: programming, food, visiting, telephone, clothing, points and medical concerns. All grievances filed by youth were reviewed and resolved within the required time frames. (a) a grievance form and instructions for registering a Policy 610.3 (a) Access to the Grievance grievance, which includes provisions for the youth to System have free access to the form; BSCC staff observed grievance forms ☒ ☐ ☐ accessible to the youth in the living unit. All youth interviewed knew of location of the grievance forms in the housing unit. (b) the youth shall have the option to confidentially file Policy 610.3 (g) Access to the Grievance the grievance or to deliver the form to any youth System supervision staff working in the facility; Youth interviewed were aware of the grievance ☒ ☐ ☐ procedure and the process to file confidentially. A locked box labeled for grievances was observed in each living unit. (c) resolution of the grievance at the lowest appropriate Policy 610.4 Youth Grievance Procedures staff level; ☒ ☐ ☐ (d) provision for a prompt review and initial response to Policy 610.4.2 Timely Resolution of grievances within three (3) business days, grievances Grievances that relate to health and safety issues must be ☒ ☐ ☐ addressed immediately; (1) The youth may elect to be present to explain Policy 610.4.5 (a) State Requirements his/her version of the grievance to a person not directly involved in the circumstances which led to the ☒ ☐ ☐ grievance. (2) Provision for a staff representative approved by Policy 610.4.5 (b) State Requirements the facility administrator to assist the youth. ☒ ☐ ☐ 7674 Stanislaus SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 35 of 51 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 610.3 (d) Access to the Grievance which includes the reasons for the decisions; System The facility uses a triplicate form in which a ☒ ☐ ☐ pink copy is given to youth upon turning in the grievance and a yellow copy is given to youth at the conclusion of the grievance process with all written responses. (f) a system which provides that any appeal of a Policy 610.4.3 Appeals to Grievance Findings 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 610.4.2 Timely Resolution of business days unless circumstances dictate a longer Grievances time frame. The youth shall be notified of any delay; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ Facility administration reviews all grievances filed by youth. (h) the policy shall provide multiple internal and external Policy 610.6 Additional Provisions for methods to report sexual abuse and sexual harassment. Grievances Related to Sexual Abuse ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy 610.6.1 Emergency Grievances Related to Sexual Abuse Whether or not associated with a grievance, concerns of Policy 610.4.5 State Requirements parents, guardians, staff or other parties shall be addressed and documented in accordance with written Policy requires concerns of parents/guardians ☒ ☐ ☐ policies and procedures within a specified timeframe. to be addressed and documented within 14 days. 1362 REPORTING OF INCIDENTS Policy 207.3 Reporting of Incidents A written report of all incidents which result in physical Procedure 203.1 Institutional Reports harm, use of force, serious threat of physical harm, or Procedure 203.2 Incident Reports death of an employee, youth or other person(s) shall be maintained. Such written record shall be prepared by the ☒ ☐ ☐ Reviewed incident reports for use of force, staff and submitted to the facility manager by the end of room confinement, suicide watch, and strip the shift, unless additional time is necessary and searches which indicated the facility is in authorized by the facility manager or designee. compliance with this regulation. 1363 USE OF REASONABLE FORCE TO COLLECT Policy 520 Biological Samples DNA SPECIMENS, SAMPLES, IMPRESSIONS Policy 520.5 Use of Reasonable Force to Collect Biological Samples and Print (a) Pursuant to Penal Code Section 298.1 authorized Impressions law enforcement, custodial, or corrections personnel including peace officers, may employ reasonable force to collect blood specimens, saliva samples, and thumb or palm print impressions from individuals who are required to provide such samples, specimens or ☒ ☐ ☐ impressions pursuant to Penal Code Section 296 and who refuse following written or oral request. (1) For the purpose of this section, the “use of reasonable force” shall be defined as the force that an objective, trained and competent correctional employee, faced with similar facts and circumstances, would consider necessary and reasonable to gain compliance with this section. (2) The use of reasonable force shall be preceded by Policy 520.5 Use of Reasonable Force to efforts to secure voluntary compliance. Efforts to Collect Biological Samples and Print secure voluntary compliance shall be documented Impressions and include an advisement of the legal obligation to ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy 520.6 Legal Mandates and Relevant provide the requisite specimen, sample or impression Laws and the consequences of refusal. 7674 Stanislaus SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 36 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (b) The force shall not be used without the prior written Policy 520.6 Legal Mandates and Relevant authorization of the supervising officer on duty. The Laws authorization shall include information that reflects the ☒ ☐ ☐ fact that the offender was asked to provide the requisite specimen, sample, or impression and refused. (1) If the use of reasonable force includes a cell Policy 520.5.1 Video Recording 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 1002 Youth Educational Services Policy 1002.3 School Programs (a) School Programs The County Board of Education shall provide for the Procedure 1003 Youth Educational Services administration and operation of juvenile court schools in conjunction with the Chief Probation Officer, or designee Education Program Evaluation completed on pursuant to applicable State laws. The school and facility August 15, 2025, by Doug Silva, Director I, of administrators shall develop and implement written policy the San Joaquin County Office of Education. and procedures to ensure communication and coordination between educators and probation staff. School Staff: Culturally responsive and trauma-informed approaches should be applied when providing instruction. Education • 1 principal staff should collaborate with the facility administrator to • 5 teachers (3 JH, 1 JCF, 1 SYTF) use technology to facilitate learning and ensure safe • 5 Special Education technology practices. The facility administrator shall ☒ ☐ ☐ Paraprofessionals (all) request an annual review of each required element of the • 1 School Office/Student Records program by the Superintendent of Schools, and a report or review checklist on compliance, deficiencies, and An academic counselor provides graduation corrective action needed to achieve compliance with this plans, and a career navigator assists youth in section. Such a review, when conducted, cannot be career development and reintegration delegated to the principal or any other staff of any juvenile meetings. court school site. The Superintendent of Schools shall conduct this review in conjunction with a qualified outside agency or individual. Upon receipt of the review, the facility administrator or designee shall review each item with the Superintendent of Schools and shall take whatever corrective action is necessary to address each deficiency and to fully protect the educational interests of all youth in the facility. (b) Required Elements Policy 1002.3.1 Education Program Required The facility school program shall comply with the State Elements 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 1002.3.1 Education Program Required program shall be free from discriminatory action. Staff Elements shall refer to transgender, intersex and gender- ☒ ☐ ☐ nonconforming youth by their preferred name and gender. 7674 Stanislaus SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 37 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (1) The course of study shall comply with the State Policy 1002.5 (a) Course of Study Education Code and include, but not be limited to, courses required for high school graduation. Edmentum Courseware allows for a wide variety of online high school courses including electives and college/career ☒ ☐ ☐ readiness opportunities. The school also uses StudySync for English Language Learners. Project Based Learning is incorporated into the learning environment. (2) Information and preparation for the High School Policy 1002.5 (b) Course of Study Equivalency Test as approved by the California Department of Education shall be made available to ☒ ☐ ☐ eligible youth. (3) Youth shall be informed of post-secondary Policy 1002.5 (c) Course of Study education and vocational opportunities. Modesto Junior College and vocational options/certificates are available to youth. ☒ ☐ ☐ Culinary and truck driving are two examples of career technical education. Youth have the opportunity to participate in digital arts and career exploration through Paxton Patterson. (4) Administration of the High School Equivalency Policy 1002.5 (d) Course of Study Tests as approved by the California Department of ☒ ☐ ☐ Education, shall be made available when possible. (5) Supplemental instruction shall be afforded to youth Policy 1002.5 (e) Course of Study who do not demonstrate sufficient progress towards grade level standards. A full time Instructional Coach works on credit ☒ ☐ ☐ alignment and developing with teachers project based learning. (6) The minimum school day shall be consistent with Policy 1002.5 (f) Course of Study State Education Code Requirements for juvenile court schools. The facility administrator, in conjunction with Procedure 1003.2 School Attendance education staff, must ensure that operational procedures do not interfere with the time afforded for ☒ ☐ ☐ Minimum day requirements are met within the the minimum instructional day. Absences, time out of daily schedule. class or educational instruction, both excused and unexcused, shall be documented. (7) Education shall be provided to all youth regardless Policy 1002.5 (g) Course of Study of classification, housing, security status, disciplinary 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 1002.7 (a) Discipline (1) Positive behavior management will be implemented to reduce the need for disciplinary action Procedure 1003.3 School Procedure and in the school setting and be integrated into the facility’s Disciplinary Issues overall behavioral management plan and security ☒ ☐ ☐ system. Elements of PBIS interventions and restorative practices are implemented daily and as needed. (2) School staff shall be advised of administrative Policy 1002.7 (b) Discipline decisions made by probation staff that may affect the ☒ ☐ ☐ educational programming of students. 7674 Stanislaus SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 38 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (3) Except as otherwise provided by the State Policy 1002.7 (c) Discipline Education Code, expulsion/suspension from school shall be imposed only when other means of correction The principal indicated one youth was fails to bring about proper conduct. School staff shall recently suspended for egregious conduct. follow the appropriate due process safeguards as set He indicated suspensions are rarely used as forth in the State Education Code including the rights ☒ ☐ ☐ the goal is to reintegrate youth back into the of students with special needs. School staff shall classroom. document the other means of correction used prior to imposing expulsion/ suspension if an expulsion/suspension is ultimately imposed. (4) The facility administrator, in conjunction with Policy 1002.7 (d) Discipline education staff will develop policies and procedures that address the rights of any student who has ☒ ☐ ☐ continuing difficulty completing a school day. (d) Provisions for Special Populations Policy 1002.6 Provisions for Special (1) State and federal laws and regulations shall be Populations observed for all individuals with disabilities or suspected disabilities. This includes but is not limited Special Education services are available and to child find, assessment, continuum of alternative ☒ ☐ ☐ utilized with purpose. placements, manifestation determination reviews, and implementation of Section 504 Plans and Individualized Education Programs. (2) Youth identified as English Learners (EL) shall be Policy 1002.6 Provisions for Special afforded an educational program that addresses their Populations language needs pursuant to all applicable state and ☒ ☐ ☐ federal laws and regulations governing programs for EL students. (e) Educational Screening and Admission Policy 1002.4 Educational Screening and (1) Youth shall be interviewed after admittance and a Admission record maintained that documents a youth’s ☒ ☐ ☐ educational history, including but not limited to: Assessments and a survey is completed upon enrollment. (A) School progress/school history; Policy 1002.4 (a) Educational Screening and ☒ ☐ ☐ Admission (B) Home Language Survey and the results of the Policy 1002.4 (b) Educational Screening and State Test used for English language proficiency; Admission ☒ ☐ ☐ (C) Needs and services of special populations as Policy 1002.4 (c) Educational Screening and defined by the State Education Code, including but Admission ☒ ☐ ☐ not limited to, students with special needs. (D) Discipline problems. Policy 1002.4 (d) Educational Screening and ☒ ☐ ☐ Admission (2) Youth will be immediately enrolled in school. Policy 1002.4 Educational Enrollment Educational staff shall conduct an assessment to Requirements determine the youth’s general academic functioning ☒ ☐ ☐ levels to enable placement in core curriculum courses. (3) After admission to the facility, a preliminary Policy 1002.4 Educational Screening and education plan shall be developed for each youth Admission within five school days. ☒ ☐ ☐ Each student has a “Student Grad Plan”. 7674 Stanislaus SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 39 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (4) Upon enrollment, education staff shall comply with Policy 1002.4 Educational Screening and the State Education Code and request the youth’s Admission 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. (f) Educational Reporting Policy 1002.8 (a) Educational Records (1) The complete facility educational record of the youth shall be forwarded to the next educational ☒ ☐ ☐ placement in accordance with the State Education Code. (2) The County Superintendent of Schools shall Policy 1002.8 (c) Educational Records provide appropriate credit (full or partial) for course work completed while in juvenile court school in ☒ ☐ ☐ accordance with the State Education Code. (g) Transition and Re-Entry Planning Policy 1002.9 Transition and Re-Entry (1) The Superintendent of Schools and the Chief Planning Probation Officer or designee, shall develop policies and procedures to meet the transition needs of youth, Reintegration meetings are held and including the development of an education transition ☒ ☐ ☐ attended by a Career Navigator, Probation plan, in accordance with the State Education Code Staff, Mental Health Staff and other facility and in alignment with Title 15, Minimum Standards for collaborative and community partners. Juvenile Facilities, Section 1355. (h) Post-Secondary Education Opportunities Policy 1002.10 Post-Secondary Education (1) The school and facility administrator should, Opportunities whenever possible, collaborate with local post- secondary education providers to facilitate access to Modesto Junior College classes are available educational and vocational opportunities for youth that along with vocational opportunities such as considers the use of technology to implement these Culinary, Coding, Trucking and Financial ☒ ☐ ☐ programs. Literacy. MJC Staff set career pathways with students and enroll them in their courses. A consultant provides Entrepreneurial Leadership programming for detention and commitment to youth. 1371 PROGRAMS, RECREATION, AND EXERCISE. Policy 1003 Programs, Exercise and 6B Recreation The facility administrator shall develop and implement written policies and procedures for programs, recreation, Procedure 1001 Programs, Exercise and and exercise for all youth. The intent is to minimize the Recreation amount of time youth are in their rooms or their bed area. ☒ ☐ ☐ The facility has a Supervising Probation Corrections Officer assigned as a Program Coordinator who manages programs and services. Juvenile facilities shall provide the opportunity for Policy 1003.3 Responsibilities programs, recreation, and exercise a minimum of three hours a day during the week and five hours a day each BSCC staff reviewed the November 2024, Saturday, Sunday or other non-school days, of which March and May 2025 Daily Program Sheets one hour shall be an outdoor activity, weather permitting. for each housing unit which document the ☒ ☐ ☐ daily recreation, exercise, and programming offered to youth. In addition, reviewed the November 2024, March and May 2025 Monthly Program calendar for scheduled programs to be provided to youth. 7674 Stanislaus SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 40 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 A youth’s participation in programs, recreation, and Policy 1003.3 Responsibilities exercise may be suspended only upon a written finding 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 1003.3 Responsibilities be posted in the living units. BSCC staff reviewed school day schedule and ☒ ☐ ☐ non-school day schedule. Schedules are posted in the living units. There will be a written annual review of the programs, Policy 1003.3 Responsibilities recreation, and exercise by the responsible agency to ensure content offered is current, consistent, and A memorandum dated August 15, 2024, by relevant to the population. Superintendent Tracie Martin and a ☒ ☐ ☐ memorandum dated September 10, 2025, by Superintendent David Costa addressed all elements of this regulation. 7674 Stanislaus SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 41 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (a)Programs. All youth shall be provided with the Policy 1003.6 Access to Programs opportunity for at least one hour of daily programming to include, but not be limited to, trauma focused, cognitive, The facility has partnered with several evidence-based, best practice interventions that are community-based organizations, service culturally relevant and linguistically appropriate, or pro- providers, and Stanislaus County Office of social interventions and activities designed to reduce Education (SCOE) to provide programming. recidivism. These programs should be based on the youth’s individual needs as required by Sections 1355 SCOE provides culinary, digital arts, financial and 1356. Such programs may be provided under the literacy, and Student Repair Academy. Other direction of the Chief Probation Officer or the County career programming by collaborative partners Office of Education and can be administered by county includes manufacturing, truck driving, partners such as mental health agencies, community construction and Paxton Patterson. based organizations, faith-based organizations or Probation staff. Leaders in Community Alternatives offer Programs may include but are not limited to: Aggression Replacement Training and CBI for (1) Cognitive Behavior Interventions; all youth. In addition, the youth participate in (2) Management of Stress and Trauma; the following: (3) Anger Management; (4) Conflict Resolution; • LCA Forward Thinking and CBI- (5) Juvenile Justice System; Employment (6) Trauma-related interventions; • Construction (7) Victim Awareness; • Haven (8) Self-Improvement; • Creative Writing (9) Parenting Skills and support; • Youth for Christ (10) Tolerance and Diversity; • Culinary (11) Healing Informed Approaches; ☒ ☐ ☐ • Hospice Individual Counseling (12) Interventions by Credible Messengers; • Library and Book Club (13) Gender Specific Programming; • Love Notes (14) Art, creative writing, or self-expression; • Mindfulness for Trauma and Addiction (15) CPR and First Aid training; • Without Permission\ (16) Restorative Justice or Civic Engagement; • Teen Pregnancy Prevention Class (17) Career and leadership opportunities; and, (18) Other topics suitable to the youth population. • Rising Scholarship Network • Substance Abuse • Project With • Prison Education Project • Emotional Support Programming is led by unit staff when not provided by another organization. The program calendar highlights in red when unit staff are responsible for leading programming for the youth. An option for staff to use is the Cell Dreamer personal development course. In addition, binders with appropriate programming material is available in each unit. BSCC observed facility staff providing programming to the youth in multiple housing units. Youth affirm in interviews they receive programming on a daily basis. (b) Recreation. All youth shall be provided the opportunity Policy 1003.5 Access to Recreation for at least one hour of daily access to unscheduled activities such as leisure reading, letter writing, and Interviews with youth affirm they receive an entertainment. Activities shall be supervised and include hour of recreation every day. Recreational orientation and may include coaching of youth. activities available to the youth include letter ☒ ☐ ☐ writing, reading, journaling, movies/TV entertainment, telephone, games, arts/crafts, and meditation. The facility has a library located in the incentive programming unit. 7674 Stanislaus SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 42 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (c) Exercise. All youth shall be provided with the Policy 1003.4 Access to Exercise opportunity for at least one hour of large muscle activity each day. Interviews with youth affirm they receive an hour of large muscle activity every day. Exercise opportunities available to the youth ☒ ☐ ☐ include but are not limited to indoor/outdoor basketball, handball, soccer, indoor/outdoor volleyball, pickleball, flag football, kickball, baseball, badminton, yoga, dance and circuit training. The administrator/manager may suspend, for a period not Policy 1003.7 Security and Supervision to exceed 24 hours, access to recreation and programs. The administrator/manager shall document the reasons ☒ ☐ ☐ why suspension of recreation and programs occurs. 1372 RELIGIOUS PROGRAM Policy 1004 Religious Programs The facility administrator shall provide access to religious Procedure 1005 Religious Programs services and/or religious counseling at least once each week. Attendance shall be voluntary. A youth shall be The facility has a volunteer Chaplain to assist allowed to participate in an activity outside of their room if with supervising, planning, directing, and he/she elects not to participate in religious programs. ☒ ☐ ☐ coordinating religious services. Religious Religious programs shall provide for: services are held every Sunday. One on one services are held every Monday. Upon request of the youth, the Chaplain will coordinate specific requested religious services or counseling. Policy 1004.10 Religious Services and (a) opportunity for religious services and practices; ☒ ☐ ☐ Religious Counseling Policy 1004.10 Religious Services and (b) availability of clergy; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ Religious Counseling Policy 1004.6 Religious Diets and Meal (c) availability of religious diets. ☒ ☐ ☐ Service 1373 WORK PROGRAM Policy 1005 Youth Work Program The facility administrator shall develop policies and The facility does not have a formal work procedures regarding the fair and consistent assignment program. Youth participate in keeping their of youth to work programs. Work assigned to a youth shall ☒ ☐ ☐ room and living unit clean. be meaningful, constructive and related to vocational training or increasing a youth’s sense of responsibility. Work programs shall not be imposed as a disciplinary measure 1374 VISITING Policy 1006 Youth Visitation The facility administrator shall develop and implement Procedure 1000 Youth Visitation written policies and procedures for visiting, that include provisions for special visits. Youth shall be allowed to Visiting is made available Thursday and receive visits by parents, guardians or persons standing Sunday. Each facility program has one hour of in loco parentis, and children of youth. Other family visiting on two specified days and times each members, such as grandparents and siblings, and week. In addition, visiting is scheduled supportive adults, may be allowed to visit with the ☒ ☐ ☐ separately for high-security youth. approval of the facility administrator or designee, and in conjunction with the youth’s case plan or in the best The last Sunday of every month, virtual visiting interest of the youth. is provided for siblings for incentive programming. BSCC interviewed youth who indicated visiting always occurred as scheduled. 7674 Stanislaus SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 43 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 All visits shall occur at reasonable times, subject only to Policy 1006.3.2 Visitation Requirements the limitations necessary to maintain order and security. Policy 1006.6 Denial or Termination of Visiting Visitation shall not be denied solely based on the visitor’s Privileges criminal history. The staff shall determine in each case, whether the visitor’s criminal history represents a risk to ☒ ☐ ☐ the safety of youth or staff in the facility. Any denial of visitation or limitation on visitations shall be communicated to the youth, person denied and facility administrator. Opportunity for visitation shall be a minimum of two hours Policy 1006.5 Visiting Schedule 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 1006.8 Special Visits minimum and/or outside of the regular visiting hours, shall Policy 1006.9 Attorney and Professional Visits be accommodated as necessary and within the discretion of the facility administrator or designee. Family therapy Procedure 1000.1.3 Professional Visits and professional visits shall be accommodated outside ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure 1000.1.4 Attorney Visits and the provisions of this regulation. Facilities may provide Consultations visitation opportunities outside of normal visiting hours to accommodate special visits. The facility may provide access to technology as an Policy 1006.3.2 Visitation Requirements alternative, but not as a replacement, to in-person visiting. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1375 CORRESPONDENCE Policy 1007 Youth Mail The facility administrator shall develop and implement Procedure 1002 Youth Mail written policies and procedures for correspondence which provide that: ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC interviewed youth who indicated there (a) there is no limitation on the volume of mail that youth is no limit on the amount of mail they can send may send or receive; or receive. (b) youth may send two letters per week postage free; Policy 1007.3 Mail Generally ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) youth may correspond confidentially with state and Policy 1007.9 Youth Requests for Writing federal courts, any member of the State Bar or holder of Materials public office, and the Board; however, authorized facility ☒ ☐ ☐ staff may open and inspect such mail only to search for Youth are provided postage for seven letters contraband and in the presence of the youth; and, per week. (d) incoming and outgoing mail, other than that described Policy 1007.4 Confidential Correspondence 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 1008 Youth Telephone Access 7B The administrator of each juvenile facility shall develop Procedure 1004 Youth Telephone Access and implement written policies and procedures to provide youth with access to telephone communications. ☒ ☐ ☐ Youth interviewed were aware of policies for telephone use and had daily access to the telephone. BSCC staff confirmed telephones in the housing units were operational. 1377 ACCESS TO LEGAL SERVICES Policy 1009 Youth Access to Courts and Counsel The facility administrator shall develop written procedures Policy 1009.5 Youth request for Assistance to ensure the right of youth to have access to the courts ☒ ☐ ☐ and legal services. Such access shall include: (a) access, upon request by the youth, to licensed attorneys and their authorized representatives; 7674 Stanislaus SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 44 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (b) provision for confidential consultation with attorneys; Policy 1009.6 Visitation Related to Legal and, ☒ ☐ ☐ Defense (c) unlimited postage free, legal correspondence and Policy 1009.7 Legal Mail and Communication cost-free telephone access as appropriate. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1390 DISCIPLINE Policy 600 Youth Discipline Policy 600.4 Limitations on Disciplinary The facility administrator shall develop and implement Actions written policies and procedures for the discipline of youth that shall promote acceptable behavior; including the use Procedure 602.1 Order and Security of positive behavior interventions and supports. Discipline Procedure 602.2 Philosophical Principles of shall be imposed at the least restrictive level which Discipline promotes the desired behavior and shall not include Procedure 602.3 Intervention Techniques for corporal punishment, group punishment, physical or Avoiding Disruptive Behavior psychological degradation. ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure 1006 Behavior Modification Deprivation of the following is not permitted: Program The facility has a Behavior Modification Program which the youth earn points for positive behavior. The points earned allow for special privileges such as later bedtime, honor room program, Judges Honor Roll, game room, Saturday Program and unit aide. Policy 600.4 (a) Limitations on Disciplinary (a) bed and bedding; ☒ ☐ ☐ Actions (b) daily shower, access to drinking fountain, toilet and Policy 600.4 (h) Limitations on Disciplinary personal hygiene items, and clean clothing; ☒ ☐ ☐ Actions Policy 600.4 (e) Limitations on Disciplinary (c) full nutrition; ☒ ☐ ☐ Actions Policy 600.4 (g),(s) Limitations on Disciplinary (d) contact with parent or attorney; ☒ ☐ ☐ Actions Policy 600.4 (l) Limitations on Disciplinary (e) exercise; ☒ ☐ ☐ Actions Policy 600.4 (p),(t) Limitations on Disciplinary (f) medical services and counseling; ☒ ☐ ☐ Actions Policy 600.4 (t) Limitations on Disciplinary (g) religious services; ☒ ☐ ☐ Actions Policy 600.4 (o) Limitations on Disciplinary (h) clean and sanitary living conditions; ☒ ☐ ☐ Actions Policy 600.4 (f) Limitations on Disciplinary (i) the right to send and receive mail; ☒ ☐ ☐ Actions Policy 600.4 (t) Limitations on Disciplinary (j) education; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ Actions Policy 600.4 (t) Limitations on Disciplinary (k) rehabilitative programming. ☒ ☐ ☐ Actions The facility administrator shall establish rules of conduct Policy 600.3. Facility Superintendent and disciplinary penalties to guide the conduct of youth. Responsibilities Such rules and penalties shall include both major Policy 601.4 Minor Rule Violations violations and minor violations, be stated simply and Policy 601.5 Major Rule Violations affirmatively, and be made available to all youth. Provision ☒ ☐ ☐ shall be made to provide accessible information to youth Procedure 602.4 Disciplinary Options and with disabilities, limited English proficiency, or limited Sanctions literacy. 7674 Stanislaus SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 45 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1391 DISCIPLINE PROCESS Policy 601 Youth Discipline Process Policy 601.3 Due Process The facility administrator shall develop and implement Policy 601.5.4 Hearings written policies and procedures for the administration of discipline which shall include, but not be limited to: BSCC staff reviewed 15 discipline process (a) designation of personnel authorized to impose packages which included Notice of discipline for violation of rules; Discipline/Due Process Hearing forms and incident reports. The incidents involved youth ☒ ☐ ☐ assaults, threatening staff, safety and security violations, fighting, contraband, and misuse of school computers. Discipline imposed was phase reduction, loss of points and/or privileges. In eight instances, the youth requested a hearing. Two of the hearings were appealed for administration to review. (b) prohibiting discipline to be delegated to any youth; Policy 601.3.1 (b) Youth Discipline Procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) definition of major and minor rule violations and their Policy 601.4 Minor Rule Violations consequences, and due process requirements; Policy 601.5 Major Rule Violations Procedure 602.4 Disciplinary Options and Sanctions Procedure 602.5 Minor Rule Violations ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure 602.6 Sanctions for Minor Rule Violations Procedure 602.7 Major Rule Violations Procedure 602.8 Sanctions for Major Rule Violations (d) trauma-informed approaches and positive behavior Policy 601.3.1 Youth Discipline Procedures interventions; ☒ ☐ ☐ (e) minor rule violations may be handled informally by Policy 601.4 Minor Rule Violations counseling, advising the youth of expected conduct imposing a minor consequence. Discipline shall be Procedure 602.4 Disciplinary Options and ☒ ☐ ☐ accompanied by written documentation and a policy of Sanctions review and appeal to a supervisor; and, (f) major rule violations and the discipline process shall Policy 601.5 Major Rule Violations be documented and require the following: Policy 601.5.3 Notifications (1) written notice of violation prior to a hearing; ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure 602.9 Supervisor Duties During a Disciplinary Review (2) accommodations provided to youth with Policy 601.5.6 Staff Member Assistance disabilities, limited literacy, and English language ☒ ☐ ☐ learners; (3) hearing by a person who is not a party to the Policy 601.5.4 Hearings incident; ☒ ☐ ☐ (4) opportunity for the youth to be heard, present Policy 601.5.5 Evidence evidence and testimony; ☒ ☐ ☐ (5) provision for youth to be assisted by staff in the Policy 601.5.6 Staff Member Assistance hearing process; ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy 601.5.9 Disciplinary Appeals (6) provision for administrative review. ☒ ☐ ☐ (g) violations that result in a removal from camp or Policy 601.6.1 State Guidelines for commitment program, but not a return to court, will follow Disciplinary Sanctions ☒ ☐ ☐ the due process provisions in subsection © above. 7674 Stanislaus SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 46 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1410 MANAGEMENT OF COMMUNICABLE Policy 708 Management of Communicable DISEASES. Diseases-Youth Policy 708.4 Exposure Prevention and The health administrator/responsible physician, in Mitigation cooperation with the facility administrator and the local health officer, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure 702 Communicable Disease-Youth procedures to address the identification, treatment, control and follow-up management of communicable diseases. The policies and procedures shall address, but not be limited to: Policy 708.3 (c)(1) Procedure (a) Intake health screening procedures; ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy 708.3 (c)(2) Procedure (b) Identification of relevant symptoms; ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy 708.3 (c)(3) Procedure (c) Referral for medical evaluation; ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy 708.4.3 Medical Consultation, (d) Treatment responsibilities during detention; ☒ ☐ ☐ Evaluation and Treatment (e) Coordination with public and private community- Policy 708.3 (d)(2) Procedure based resources for follow-up treatment; ☒ ☐ ☐ (f) Applicable reporting requirements; and, Policy 708.3 (c)(9) Procedure ☒ ☐ ☐ (g) Strategies for handling disease outbreaks. Policy 708.3 (d)(3) Procedure ☒ ☐ ☐ The policies and procedures shall be updated as Policy 708.3 Procedure necessary to reflect communicable disease priorities identified by the local health officer and currently Medical staff are to review these policies with recommended public health interventions. ☒ ☐ ☐ the Exposure Control Officer to reflect Stanislaus County Public Health and CDC recommended interventions. 1433 REQUESTS FOR HEALTH CARE SERVICES Policy 703 Availability of Standards of Care Policy 703.3 Youth Access to Healthcare and The health administrator, in cooperation with the facility Treatment administrator, shall develop policy and procedures to Policy 728.3 (a) Requests for Health Care establish a daily routine for youth to convey requests for Services emergency and non-emergency medical, dental and behavioral/mental health care services. A locked box is accessible in the living units for the youth to confidentially convey requests for ☒ ☐ ☐ healthcare and behavioral health services. Youth interviewed were aware of the confidential box and those who requested medical services were seen the next day. Youth also indicated behavioral health was timely in responding to requests. Youth indicated they could also ask staff to be seen it the situation was emergent. 1480 STANDARD FACILTY CLOTHING ISSUE Policy 803 Standard Facility Clothing Issue The youth’s personal clothing, undergarments and The Juvenile Hall Contact Log/Observation footwear may be substituted for the institutional clothing Sheet documents the youth’s issuance of and footwear specified in this regulation. The facility has clothing items. the primary responsibility to provide clothing and footwear. Clothing provisions shall ensure that: ☒ ☐ ☐ The clothing worn by youth was observed to be in good repair, free of stains, and well-fitted. The youth interviewed indicated if they needed new underwear, outer clothing, or shoes, they could ask staff and they would receive the items. 7674 Stanislaus SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 47 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (a) Clothing is clean, reasonably fitted, durable, easily Policy 803.4 (a) Standard Facility Clothing laundered, in good repair, and free of holes and tears. Issue ☒ ☐ ☐ (b) The standard issue of climatically suitable clothing Policy 803.4 (b)(1) Standard Facility Clothing for youth shall consist of but not be limited to: Issue ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) Socks and serviceable footwear; Policy 803.4 (b)(2) Standard Facility Clothing (2) Outer garments; Issue ☒ ☐ ☐ (3) New non-disposable underwear which shall Policy 803.4 (b)(3) Standard Facility Clothing remain with the youth throughout their stay, and; Issue ☒ ☐ ☐ (4) Undergarments, that are freshly laundered and Policy 803.4 (b)(4) Standard Facility Clothing free of stains, including tee shirts and bras. Issue ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) Clothing is laundered at the temperature required by Policy 803.4 (c) Standard Facility Clothing local ordinances for the commercial laundries and dried Issue completely in a mechanical dryer or other laundry ☒ ☐ ☐ method approved by the local health officer. Procedure 803.4 Laundry Procedures for Clothing (d) Suitable clothing is issued to pregnant youth. Policy 803.4 (d) Standard Facility Clothing Issue ☒ ☐ ☐ 1482 CLOTHING EXCHANGE Policy 804 Clothing Exchange The facility administrator shall develop and implement Procedure 803.3 Clothing Issuance written policies and site-specific procedures for the Procedure 803.4 Laundry Procedures for cleaning and scheduled exchange of clothing. Unless Clothing work, climatic conditions, or illness necessitates more Procedure 803.5 Undergarment frequent exchange, outer garments, except for footwear, ☒ ☐ ☐ shall be exchanged at least once each week. Tee shirts, Interviews with youth confirm they are bras, and underwear shall be exchanged daily; youth receiving the required clean clothing daily and shall receive their own underwear back at exchange. the laundry process ensures they receive their own underwear back. 1484 CONTROL OF VERMIN IN YOUTH’S Policy 806 Pest Control PERSONAL CLOTHING Procedure 501.4.6 Vermin Control 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 807 Issuance of Personal Care Items There shall be written policies and site-specific Procedure 803.6 Hygiene and Dress Code procedures developed and implemented by the facility Standards administrator for the availability of personal hygiene ☒ ☐ ☐ items. Each female youth shall be provided with sanitary The Juvenile Hall Contact Log/Observation napkins, panty liners and tampons as requested. Sheet documents the youth’s issuance of Each youth to be held over 24 hours shall be provided personal care items. with the following personal care items; Policy 807.4 (a) Issuance of Personal Care (a) Toothbrush; ☒ ☐ ☐ Items to Youth 7674 Stanislaus SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 48 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 Policy 807.4 (b) Issuance of Personal Care (b) Toothpaste; ☒ ☐ ☐ Items to Youth Policy 807.4 (c) Issuance of Personal Care (c) Soap; ☒ ☐ ☐ Items to Youth Policy 807.4 (d) Issuance of Personal Care (d) Comb; ☒ ☐ ☐ Items to Youth Policy 807.4 (e) Issuance of Personal Care (e) Shaving implements; ☒ ☐ ☐ Items to Youth Policy 807.4 (f) Issuance of Personal Care (f) Deodorant; ☒ ☐ ☐ Items to Youth Policy 807.4 (g) Issuance of Personal Care (g) Lotion; ☒ ☐ ☐ Items to Youth Policy 807.4 (h) Issuance of Personal Care (h) Shampoo; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ Items to Youth Policy 807.4 (i) Issuance of Personal Care (i) Post-shower conditioning hair products. ☒ ☐ ☐ Items to Youth Youth shall not be required to share any personal care Policy 807.4 Issuance of Personal Care Items items listed in items (a) through (d). Liquid soap provided to Youth through a common dispenser is permitted. Youth shall not share disposable razors. Double edged safety razors, electric razors, and other shaving instruments capable of breaking the skin, when shared among youth, ☒ ☐ ☐ shall be disinfected between individual uses by the method prescribed by the State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology in Sections 979 and 980, Chapter 9, Title 16, California Code of Regulations. 1486 PERSONAL HYGIENE Policy 808 Youth Hygiene Policy 808.4 Personal Hygiene of Youth There shall be written policies and site specific Policy 808.6 Youth Showers procedures developed and implemented by the facility administrator for showering/bathing and brushing of ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure 803.6 Hygiene and Dress Code teeth. Youth shall be permitted to shower/bathe up on Standards assignment to a housing unit and on a daily basis Procedure 803.7 Showering Program thereafter and given an opportunity to brush their teeth after each meal. 1487 SHAVING Policy 809 Shaving Youth shall have access to a razor daily, unless their BSCC interviewed some youth who indicate appearance must be maintained for reasons of they have the opportunity to shave daily; identification in Court. All youth shall have equal however, some youth indicated it was limited opportunity to shave face and body hair. The facility ☒ ☐ ☐ to certain days of the week. Discussed with administrator may suspend this requirement in relation facility administration, the need to ensure to youth who are considered to be a danger to allotted time is available for youth to shave themselves or others. daily. 7674 Stanislaus SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 49 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1488 HAIR CARE SERVICES Policy 810 Hair Care Services Hair care services shall be available in all juvenile Procedure 603 Grooming-Hair Care facilities. Youth shall receive hair care services monthly. Procedure 803.8 Hair Care Equipment shall be cleaned and disinfected after each haircut or procedure, by a method approved by the State Youth are to request hair care services utilizing Board of Barbering and Cosmetology. ☒ ☐ ☐ the Juvenile Hall or Juvenile Commitment Facility Request Form. Youth haircuts were provided by licensed barbers/cosmologists or facility staff. BSCC staff reviewed twenty-two monthly invoices and corresponding requests forms. 1500 STANDARD BEDDING AND LINEN ISSUE Policy 811 Standard Bedding and Linen Issue Clean laundered, suitable bedding and linens, in good Procedure 803.1 Bedding and Linen Issuance repair, shall be provided for each youth entering a living area who is expected to remain overnight, shall include, ☒ ☐ ☐ The Juvenile Hall Contact Log/Observation but not be limited to: Sheet documents the youth’s issuance of bedding. (a) One mattress or mattress-pillow combination which Policy 811.3 (a) Standard Bedding and Issue meets the requirements of Section 1502 of these ☒ ☐ ☐ regulations; (b) One pillow and a pillow case unless provided for in Policy 811.3 (b) Standard Bedding and Issue (a) above; ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) One mattress cover and a sheet or two sheets; Policy 811.3 (c) Standard Bedding and Issue ☒ ☐ ☐ (d) One towel; and, Policy 811.3 (d) Standard Bedding and Issue ☒ ☐ ☐ (e) One blanket or more, up on request Policy 811.3 (e) Standard Bedding and Issue ☒ ☐ ☐ 1501 BEDDING LINEN EXCHANGE Policy 812 Bedding and Linen Exchange The facility administrator shall develop and implement Procedure 803.2 Laundry site specific written policies and procedures for the scheduled exchange of laundered bedding and linen ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff interviewed youth who affirmed issued to each youth housed. Washable items such as they exchanged their linen and blankets as sheets, mattress covers, pillow cases and towels shall required by regulation. They can receive clean be exchanged for clean replacement at least once each linen if needed prior to exchange day. week. The covering blanket shall be cleaned or laundered once Policy 812.3 Bedding and Linen Exchange a month. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1510 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY AND Policy 814 Facility Sanitation, Safety and MAINTENANCE Maintenance The facility administrator shall develop and implement Procedure 800 Sanitation Inspections written policies and site-specific procedures for the Procedure 802 Housekeeping and maintenance of an acceptable level of cleanliness, Maintenance repair and safety throughout the facility. The plan shall provide for a regular schedule of housekeeping tasks, ☒ ☐ ☐ The intake/admission and Unit 1 are currently equipment, including restraint devices, and physical undergoing a remodel. The housing units, plant maintenance and inspections to identify and sleeping rooms, restrooms, and recreation correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices areas were organized, clean-smelling, and in a timely manner. The use of chemicals shall be done free from graffiti or damage. The facility is well- in accordance to the product label and Safety Data maintained. Sheet which may include the use of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE). 7674 Stanislaus SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 50 of 51 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 The facility is not a Camp. Eligibility Form are being provided at the facility. (Refer ☐ ☐ ☒ to the JPCF Camp Eligibility Form) 7674 Stanislaus SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 51 of 51 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: 7675 FACILITY NAME: Stanislaus Juvenile Commitment Facility FACILITY TYPE: Camp PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: David Costa, Superintendent; Ramiro Romero, Facility Manager; A. Prado, Supervising Probation Corrections Officer; A. Perez, Supervising Probation Corrections Officer; C. Rivas, Deputy Probation Officer II; M. Gray, Probation Corrections Officer III; C. Mascote, Probation Corrections Officer II; Steven Chimerofsky, Supervising Custodial Cook; Andrea Pires, RN-Wellpath Facility Coordinator; Olivia Honch, Clinician-Wellpath; John Luis, Principal-Stanislaus Office of Education; Ruben Martinez, CATC II-Center Human for Human Services; female youth age 15; male youth ages 16, 17, 18 FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Shay Molennor DATE: September 9-11, 2025 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1313 COUNTY INSPECTION AND EVALUATION OF Policy 105.3.1 (a) Inspection and Evaluation of 9B BUILDING AND GROUNDS Building and Grounds On an annual basis, or as otherwise required by law, each July 17, 2024 juvenile facility administrator shall obtain a documented ☒ ☐ ☐ July 3, 2025 inspection and evaluation from the following: (a) county building inspector or person designated by the Board of Supervisors to approve building safety; (b) fire authority having jurisdiction, including a fire Policy 105.3.1 (b) Inspection and Evaluation of 10B clearance as required by Health and Safety Code Section Building and Grounds 13146.1(a) and (b); ☒ ☐ ☐ April 25, 2024 April 16, 2025 (c) local health officer, inspection in accordance with Policy 105.3.1 (c) Inspection and Evaluation of 11B Health and Safety Code Section 101045; Building and Grounds Environmental: September 27, 2023 May 8, 2024 March 12, 2025 (Formal report pending Stanislaus BOS approval) ☒ ☐ ☐ Medical/Mental Health: September 13, 2023 August 29, 2024 Nutrition: June 18, 2024 July 24, 2025 (Formal report pending Stanislaus BOS approval) 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. 7675 Stanislaus Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 1 of 51 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 Policy 105.3.1 (d) Inspection and Evaluation of 12B educational services and facilities as required in Section Building and Grounds 1370; ☒ ☐ ☐ August 14, 2024 August 15, 2025 (e) juvenile court as required by Section 209 of the Policy 105.3.1 (e) Inspection and Evaluation of 13B Welfare and Institutions Code; and, Building and Grounds ☒ ☐ ☐ November 17, 2023 October 17, 2024 (f) the Juvenile Justice Commission as required by Policy 105.3.1 (f) Inspection and Evaluation of 14B Section 229 of the Welfare and Institutions Code or Building and Grounds Probation Commission as required by Section 240 of the ☒ ☐ ☐ Welfare and Institutions Code. October 5, 2023 October 16, 2023 1320 APPOINTMENT AND QUALIFICATIONS Policy 106.3 (a) Appointment and 15B Qualifications Note: Compliance with this section is determined by receipt of the Chief Probation Officer’s certification letter A memorandum dated August 14, 2025, by confirming that all elements of regulation are met. Chief Probation Officer Mark Ferriera addressed this regulation. (a) Appointment ☒ ☐ ☐ In each juvenile facility there shall be a superintendent, One Superintendent and two Facility director or facility manager in charge of its program and Institutional Managers oversee the operations employees. Such superintendent, director, facility and employees. manager and other employees of the facility shall be appointed by the facility administrator pursuant to applicable provisions of law. (b) Employee Qualifications Policy 106.3 (b)(1) Appointment and Each facility shall: Qualifications (1) recruit and hire employees who possess knowledge, skills and abilities appropriate to their job ☒ ☐ ☐ classification and duties in accordance with applicable civil service or merit system rules; (2) require a medical evaluation and physical Policy 106.3 (b)(2) Appointment and examination including tuberculosis screening test and Qualifications evaluation for immunity to contagious illnesses of ☒ ☐ ☐ childhood (i.e., diphtheria, rubeola, rubella, and mumps); (3) adhere to the minimum standards for the selection Policy 106.3 (b)(3) Appointment and and training requirements adopted by the Board Qualifications ☒ ☐ ☐ pursuant to Section 6035 of the Penal Code; and (4) conduct a criminal records review, on each new Policy 106.3 (b)(4) Appointment and employee, and psychological examination in Qualifications accordance with Section 1031 of the Government ☒ ☐ ☐ Code. (c) Contract personnel, volunteers, and other non- Policy 106.3 (c) Appointment and employees of the facility, who may be present at the Qualifications facility, shall have such clearance and qualifications as may be required by law, and their presence at the facility ☒ ☐ ☐ shall be subject to the approval and control of the facility manager. 7675 Stanislaus Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 2 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1321 STAFFING Policy 214 Staffing Plan Policy 214.3 Staffing Plan Requirements Each juvenile facility shall: Policy 214.3.1 (a) Responsibilities (a) have an adequate number of personnel sufficient to carry out the overall facility operation and its Procedure 206 Staffing Shortage and Staffing programming, to provide for safety and security of youth Hours and staff, and meet established standards and regulations; The agency staff for their JH, Camp, and SYTF, which are co-located on the same campus. The combined population was 69 on September 9, 2025. Population numbers: • 41 Detention • 12 Camp • 16 SYTF BSCC staff reviewed the current department organizational chart, budgeted positions, vacancy chart, seniority list, and staffing assignments. In addition, BSCC staff reviewed the entire month staffing schedule for June 2025 and the supervisor staffing schedule for June 2025. • 11 Supervising Probation Corrections Officer (2 vacant) • 23 Probation Corrections Officer III (8 ☒ ☐ ☐ vacant) • 38 Probation Corrections Officer II (8 vacant) • 8 Probation Corrections Officer I - Extra Help Facility-specific, trained Deputy Probation Officers provide additional support to the facility to maintain overall staffing patterns. The facility posts a schedule 45 days in advance to gain volunteers from facility staff and Deputy Probation Officers to cover vacant shifts. Once posted, the facility will utilize mandated rules and procedures to cover any unfilled shifts. In addition, the facility utilizes the Power Time program, which will send emails and text alerts to secure voluntary shift coverage. BSCC staff conducted interviews with facility staff and youth to assess whether staffing levels were sufficient to support facility operations and meet required programming standards. Based on observed patterns and practice, the facility is in compliance with this section’s requirements. (b) ensure that no required services shall be denied Policy 214.3.1 (b) Responsibilities because of insufficient numbers of staff on duty absent ☒ ☐ ☐ exigent circumstances; 7675 Stanislaus Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 3 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (c) have a sufficient number of supervisory level staff to Policy 214.3.1 (c) Responsibilities ensure adequate supervision of all staff members; ☒ ☐ ☐ (d) have a clearly identified person on duty at all times Policy 214.3.1 (d) Responsibilities who is responsible for operations and activities and has completed the Juvenile Corrections Officer Core Course ☒ ☐ ☐ and PC 832 training; (e) have at least one staff member present on each living Policy 214.3.1 (e) Responsibilities unit whenever there are youth in the living unit; ☒ ☐ ☐ (f) have sufficient food service personnel relative to the Policy 214.3.1 (f), (g) Responsibilities number and security of living units, including staff qualified and available to: plan menus meeting nutritional The facility has one Supervising Custodial requirements of youth; provide kitchen supervision; direct Cook, six Custodial Cooks, and four extra help food preparation and servings; conduct related training ☒ ☐ ☐ assistant cooks (2 vacant). Reviewed the 2024 programs for culinary staff; and maintain necessary and 2025 Kitchen Staff Schedule. records; or, a facility may serve food that meets nutritional standards prepared by an outside source; (g) have sufficient administrative, clerical, recreational, Policy 214.3 Staffing Plan Requirements medical, dental, mental health, building maintenance, Policy 214.3.1 (h) Responsibilities transportation, control room, facility security and other Policy 214.5 Separation of Duties support staff for the efficient management of the facility, and to ensure that youth supervision staff shall not be diverted from supervising youth; and, The facility has two budgeted Legal Clerk positions with one currently vacant. The facility has one Storekeeper position who provides warehouse and laundry services. Stanislaus County General Services provides the maintenance, and Parks and Recreation does groundskeeping. The facility contracts with Quality Clean for janitorial services. Wellpath provides 24-hour medical coverage with either an RN or an LVN on duty at all times. After hours, an on-call supervising ☒ ☐ ☐ nurse, psychiatrist, and medical provider are available. A medical doctor, a psychiatrist, and a psychiatric RN are on-site one day a week. Wellpath provides mental health services seven days a week. One Associate MFT and an Associate Social Worker provide services to the youth. Hours vary from 6:00 a.m. through 4:30 p.m. After-hours on-call mental health coverage is available. The Center for Human Services is contracted to provide for two Substance Use Disorder counselors who provide initial assessment and follow-up services. The Center for Human Services provides a clinical social worker to gender specific programming. (h) assign sufficient youth supervision staff to provide Policy 214.3.1 (h) Responsibilities continuous wide awake supervision of youth, subject to temporary variations in staff assignments to meet special ☒ ☐ ☐ program needs. Staffing shall be in compliance with a minimum youth-staff ratio for the following facility types: 7675 Stanislaus Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 4 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (1) Juvenile Halls The facility is not a Juvenile Hall. (A) during the hours that youth are awake, one wide-awake youth supervision staff member on ☐ ☐ ☒ duty for each 10 youth in detention; (B) during the hours that youth are confined to their room for the purpose of sleeping, one wide-awake youth supervision staff member on duty for each 30 ☐ ☐ ☒ youth in detention; (C) at least two wide-awake youth supervision staff members on duty at all times, regardless of the number of youth in detention, unless an arrangement has been made for backup support ☐ ☐ ☒ services which allow for immediate response to emergencies; and, (D) at least one youth supervision staff member on duty who is the same gender as youth housed in ☐ ☐ ☒ the facility. (E) personnel with primary responsibility for other duties such as administration, supervision of personnel, academic or trade instruction, clerical, ☐ ☐ ☒ kitchen or maintenance shall not be classified as youth supervision staff positions. (2) Special Purpose Juvenile Halls The facility is not a SPJH. (A) during hours that youth are awake, one wide- awake youth supervision staff member on duty for ☐ ☐ ☒ each 10 youth in detention; (B) during the hours that youth are confined to their 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 Policy 214.3.1 (i)(3)(a) Responsibilities- (A) during the hours that youth are awake, one Camps 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 Policy 214.3.1 (i)(3)(b) Responsibilities- room for the purpose of sleeping, one wide-awake Camps youth supervision staff member on duty for each 30 ☒ ☐ ☐ youth present in the facility; 7675 Stanislaus Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 5 of 51 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 214.3.1 (i)(3)(c) Responsibilities- members on duty at all times, regardless of the Camps number of youth in residence, unless arrangements have been made for backup support ☒ ☐ ☐ services which allow for immediate response to emergencies; (D) at least one youth supervision staff member on Policy 214.3.1 (i)(3)(d) Responsibilities- duty who is the same gender as youth housed in Camps ☒ ☐ ☐ the facility; (E) in addition to the minimum staff to youth ratio Policy 214.3.1 (i)(3)(e) Responsibilities- required in (h)(3)(A)-(B), consideration shall be Camps 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 Policy 214.3.1 (i)(3)(f) Responsibilities-Camps 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 300.3 (l) New Youth Supervision Staff AND TRAINING Member Orientation Policy 302 Training Program (a) Prior to assuming any responsibilities each youth Policy 302.6 Probation Corrections Officer supervision staff member shall be properly oriented to Facility Training Program their duties, including: (1) youth supervision duties; Procedure 300 Training and Staff Development ☒ ☐ ☐ A memorandum dated August 14, 2025, by Chief Probation Officer Mark Ferriera addressed all elements of this regulation. BSCC staff reviewed the Facilities Training Program Manual, Orientation PowerPoint, 2023-2025 STC training program reports, 2024 and 2025 CORE completion reports, and Well-Trained Officer STC program. Policy 300.3 (m) New Youth Supervision Staff (2) scope of decisions they shall make; Member Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy 300.3 (n) New Youth Supervision Staff (3) the identity of their supervisor; Member Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ (4) the identity of persons who are responsible to Policy 300.3 (o) New Youth Supervision Staff them; Member Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ (5) persons to contact for decisions that are beyond Policy 300.3 (q) New Youth Supervision Staff their responsibility; and Member Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ (6) ethical responsibilities. Policy 300.3 (b) New Youth Supervision Staff Member Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ 7675 Stanislaus Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 6 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (b) Prior to assuming any responsibility for the supervision Policy 300.3.1 (a) Youth Supervision Staff of youth, each youth supervision staff member shall Member Additional Orientation Requirements receive a minimum of 40 hours of facility-specific Policy 302 Training Program orientation, including: Policy 302.6 Probation Corrections Officer (1) individual and group supervision techniques; Facility Training Program Staff receive 160 hours of facility-specific orientation and training overseen by the FTO Coordinator and four PCO training officers. The FTO program also provides remedial ☒ ☐ ☐ training as needed. This information is now documented and maintained in the PowerReady program. BSCC staff reviewed this program to confirm proof of practice. The facility currently has two recent hires in the FTO program. BSCC discussed updating of training curriculum and documents to ensure all required topics are clearly covered for a comprehensive facility training program. (2) regulations and policies relating to discipline and Policy 300.3.1 (b) Youth Supervision Staff rights of youth pursuant to law and the provisions of Member Additional Orientation Requirements ☒ ☐ ☐ this chapter; Policy 300.3.1 (c) Youth Supervision Staff Member Additional Orientation Requirements (3) basic health, sanitation and safety measures; ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy 300.3.1 (d) Youth Supervision Staff (4) suicide prevention and response to suicide Member Additional Orientation Requirements attempts ☒ ☐ ☐ (5) policies regarding use of force, de-escalation Policy 300.3.1 (e) Youth Supervision Staff techniques, chemical agents, mechanical and Member Additional Orientation Requirements ☒ ☐ ☐ physical restraints; Policy 300.3.1 (f) Youth Supervision Staff Member Additional Orientation Requirements Staff are trained in trauma-informed approaches through the facility’s Case (6) review of policies and procedures referencing Management, Youth Rights-Protection from trauma and trauma-informed approaches; ☒ ☐ ☐ Abuse, and Counseling and Counseling Services Policies. In addition, staff are required to attend Title 15 Trauma-Informed Care annually as part of the Well-Trained Officer Program. Policy 300.3.1 (g) Youth Supervision Staff (7) procedures to follow in the event of emergencies; Member Additional Orientation Requirements ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy 300.3.1 (h) Youth Supervision Staff (8) routine security measures, including facility Member Additional Orientation Requirements perimeter and grounds; ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy 300.3.1 (i) Youth Supervision Staff (9) crisis intervention and mental health referrals to Member Additional Orientation Requirements mental health services; ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy 300.3.1 (j) Youth Supervision Staff (10) documentation; and Member Additional Orientation Requirements ☒ ☐ ☐ 7675 Stanislaus Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 7 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 Policy 300.3.1 (k) Youth Supervision Staff (11) fire/life safety training Member Additional Orientation Requirements ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) Prior to assuming sole supervision of youth, each Policy 300.5 Juvenile Corrections Officer youth supervision staff member shall successfully CORE Course Training Requirements complete the requirements of the Juvenile Corrections Officer Core Course pursuant to Penal Code Section Procedure 300.2 Standards and Training for 6035. Corrections (STC) Core Training ☒ ☐ ☐ A memorandum dated August 14, 2025, by Chief Probation Officer Mark Ferriera addressed all elements of this regulation. (d) Prior to exercising the powers of a peace officer youth Policy 300.5 Juvenile Corrections Officer supervision staff shall successfully complete training CORE Course Training Requirements pursuant to Section 830 et seq. of the Penal Code. Procedure 300.2 Standards and Training for Corrections (STC) Core Training ☒ ☐ ☐ A memorandum dated August 14, 2025, by Chief Probation Officer Mark Ferriera addressed all elements of this regulation. 1323 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY Policy 403.3 Fire and Life Safety Whenever there is a youth in a juvenile facility, there shall Youth supervision staff receive Fire and Life be at least one wide awake person on duty at all times Safety training through CORE. The who meets the training standards established by the ☒ ☐ ☐ memorandum as to staff training dated August Board for general fire and life safety which relate 14, 2025, by Chief Probation Officer Mark specifically to the facility. Ferriera confirmed compliance with this regulation. 1324 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL Policy 103 Juvenile Detention Manual Policy 103.3 Responsibilities All facility administrators shall develop, publish, and implement a manual of written policies and procedures The facility utilizes Lexipol for its manual, that address, at a minimum, all regulations that are which is posted on the Stanislaus County applicable to the facility. Such a manual shall be made Probation Department’s website and is utilized available to all employees, reviewed by all employees, by all custodial programs. The manual is and shall be administratively reviewed at a minimum routinely updated, and staff are required to every two years, and updated, as necessary. Those review any changes and sign an records relating to the standards and requirements set acknowledgement in the Lexipol Knowledge forth in these regulations shall be accessible to the Board ☒ ☐ ☐ Management System. Several sections of on request. policies and procedures have been updated, The manual shall include: which have changed numbers previously noted in the last comprehensive and targeted inspections. The Superintendent was provided with recommendations to strengthen language as to trauma-informed, cultural, and gender responsive approaches. (a) table of organization, including channels of Policy 100.6 Chain of Command communications and a description of job classifications; Policy 100.6.1 Organizational Chart ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure 100 Organizational Structure, Appointment, and Responsibility 7675 Stanislaus Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 8 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (b) responsibility of the probation department, purpose of Policy 215 Professional Relationships programs, relationship to the juvenile court, the Juvenile Justice/Delinquency Prevention Commission or Probation Committee, probation staff, school personnel ☒ ☐ ☐ and other agencies that are involved in juvenile facility programs; (c) responsibilities of all employees; Policy 100.3 Facility Superintendent and Managers' Responsibilities ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy 100.4 Probation Corrections Officer Responsibilities (d) initial orientation and training program for employees; Policy 300 New Youth Supervision Staff Member Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ (e) initial orientation, including safety and security issues Policy 304 Health Care Orientation and and anti-discrimination policies, for support staff, contract Training employees, school, mental/behavioral health and medical Policy 305 Volunteers and Student Internships staff, program providers and volunteers; Policy 308 Support Personnel Orientation and Training Reviewed the Intern/Volunteer/Contractor Orientation curriculum and the corresponding ☒ ☐ ☐ binder, which contained signed acknowledgement forms. The information comprehensively covers the requirements of the regulation. BSCC recommended that facility administration ensure Wellpath per diem and new employees are provided this initial orientation in addition to the orientation provided by WellPath. (f) maintenance of record-keeping, statistics and Policy 206 Youth Records communication system to ensure: ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) efficient operation of the juvenile facility; (2) legal and proper care of youth; Policy 206 Youth Records ☒ ☐ ☐ (3) maintenance of individual youth's records; Policy 206 Youth Records ☒ ☐ ☐ (4) supply of information to the juvenile court and Policy 206 Youth Records those authorized by the court or by the law; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ (5) release of information regarding youth. Policy 206 Youth Records ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy 104 Probation Code of Ethics- Stanislaus Probation Department Manual (g) ethical responsibilities; Policy 300.3 New Youth Supervision Staff ☒ ☐ ☐ Member Orientation Policy 510 Staff Member and Youth Contact Policy 300.3.1 Youth Supervision Staff (h) trauma-informed approaches; ☒ ☐ ☐ Member Additional Orientation Requirements Policy 300.3.1 Youth Supervision Staff (i) culturally responsive approaches; ☒ ☐ ☐ Member Additional Orientation Requirements Policy 301.4 (e) Training Officer (j) gender responsive approaches; ☒ ☐ ☐ Responsibilities 7675 Stanislaus Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 9 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (k) a non-discrimination provision that provides that all Policy 609 Youth Nondiscrimination youth within the facility shall have fair and equal access to all available services, placement, care, treatment, and benefits, and provides that no person shall be subject to discrimination or harassment on the basis of actual or perceived race, ethnic group identification, ancestry, ☒ ☐ ☐ national origin, immigration status, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, mental or physical disability, or HIV status, including restrictive housing or classification decisions based solely on any of the above mentioned categories; (l) storage and maintenance requirements for any Policy 512.3 Firearms and Weapons Locker chemical agents related security devices, and weapons Policy 512.4 Inventory and ammunition, where applicable; ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy 512.5 Review, Inspection and Approval Procedure 508.1.5 Control and Storage of OC (m) establishment of procedures for collection of Medi- Policy 500.5.4 Medi-Cal Eligibility and Cal eligibility information and enrollment of eligible youth; Enrollment ☒ ☐ ☐ and, Procedure 501 Youth Admittance (n) establishment of a policy that prohibits all forms of Policy 608 Prison Rape Elimination Act sexual abuse, sexual assault and sexual harassment. 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. 1325 FIRE SAFETY PLAN Policy 406 Fire Safety The facility administrator shall consult with the local fire Procedure 400 Fire Safety department having jurisdiction over the facility, or with the State Fire Marshal, in developing a plan for fire safety ☒ ☐ ☐ which shall include, but not be limited to: (a) a fire prevention plan to be included as part of the manual of policy and procedures; (b) monthly fire and life safety inspections by facility staff Policy 406.7 Inspections with two-year retention of the inspection record; Procedure 400.2 (c)(1), (d) Fire Procedure (Drills and Real) ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff reviewed Fire and Life Safety Inspections forms completed from October 2023 through August 2025. In addition, BSCC staff reviewed service reports identified from the completed inspections. (c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and Policy 406.7 Inspections Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b); ☒ ☐ ☐ The city of Modesto Fire Department completed the inspection on April 16, 2025. (d) an evacuation plan; Policy 405 Emergency Evacuation Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff reviewed the facility’s Evacuation Plan and evacuation maps. 7675 Stanislaus Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 10 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (e) documented fire drills not less than quarterly; Policy 406.3 Fire Safety Plan Procedure 400.2 Fire Procedure (Drills and Real) BSCC staff reviewed Fire Drill Logs completed ☒ ☐ ☐ from October 2023 through August 2025. The facility varies its drills throughout the different shift patterns. The facility conducts monthly fire drills that exceed the requirements of the regulation. (f) a written plan for the emergency housing of youth in Policy 401.12 Emergency Housing of Youth the case of fire; and, Procedure 400.12 Fire Relocation Plan The facility has a Memorandum of Agreement ☒ ☐ ☐ effective February 7, 2025, with Fresno, Inyo, Kings, Mariposa, Merced, San Luis Obispo, Tulare, and Tuolumne Probation Departments for emergency housing of youth. (g) development of a fire suppression pre-plan in Policy 406.3 Fire Safety Plan cooperation with the local fire department. ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure 400.11 Fire Suppression Pre-Plan (Fire Department Involved) 1326 SECURITY REVIEW Policy 407 Security Review Each facility administrator shall develop policies and A memorandum dated September 7, 2024, by procedures to annually review, evaluate, and document former Superintendent Tracie Martin and security of the facility. The review and evaluation shall August 14, 2025, by Superintendent David include internal and external security, including, but not ☒ ☐ ☐ Costa, addressed all elements of this limited to, key control, equipment, and staff training. regulation. The facility is currently undergoing a security system upgrade, and the project is anticipated to be completed in the fall of 2025. 1327 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES Policy 401 Emergency Procedures-Facilities 0B Policy 401.7 Riots The facility administrator shall develop facility-specific Policy 401.8 Hostages policies and procedures for emergencies that shall Policy 401.9 Escapes include, but not be limited to: (a) escape, disturbances, and the taking of hostages; Procedure 401 Facility Emergencies Procedure 401.1 Unit Disturbances ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure 401.2 Riots Procedure 402 Escape and Bomb Threats Procedure 404 Civil Disturbances and Hostage BSCC staff reviewed the facility’s Emergency Procedures manual. Policy 401.4 Lockdown Policy 401.6 Response to Disturbances (b) civil disturbance, active shooter and terrorist attack; Procedure 404 Civil Disturbances and ☒ ☐ ☐ Hostage Procedure 405 Active Shooter/Terrorist Attack 7675 Stanislaus Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 11 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 Policy 401.15 Fire Policy 401.16 Natural Disaster (c) fire and natural disasters; ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure 403 Disaster Procedure and Communications Systems Policy 401.18 Periodic Testing of Emergency (d) periodic testing of emergency equipment; ☒ ☐ ☐ Equipment (e) emergency evacuation of the facility; and Policy 405 Emergency Evacuation Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy 401.14 Review of Emergency Procedures Policy 401.19 Training A memo provided August 19, 2025, to Chief Ferriera by Superintendent David Costa (f) a program to provide all youth supervision staff with addressed the facility’s procedures for an annual review of emergency procedures. ☒ ☐ ☐ ensuring compliance with this regulation. Staff are required to review and sign the acknowledgment of emergency procedures annually. This information is documented in each member of staff’s annual performance appraisal. 1328 SAFETY CHECKS Policy 505 Youth Safety Checks 1B The facility administrator shall develop and implement Procedure 509 Youth Safety Checks policy and procedures that provide for direct visual observation of youth at a minimum of every 15 minutes, Reviewed documentation from specified at random or varied intervals during hours when youth dates, October 2024 through May 2025. The are asleep or when youth are in their rooms, confined in facility utilizes the Guardian RFID Program to holding cells or confined to their bed in a dormitory. record safety checks. The program also allows Supervision is not replaced, but may be supplemented the staff to make notations on facility by, an audio/visual electronic surveillance system operations such as headcounts, meals, designed to detect overt, aggressive or assaultive school, showers, recreation, exercise, and behavior and to summon aid in emergencies. All safety programming. The Supervising Corrections checks shall be documented with the actual time the Officer (SCO) reviews the unit’s safety checks check is completed. logs at a minimum each shift. In addition, the ☒ ☐ ☐ SCO is required weekly to review their assigned unit’s safety checks to ensure completion and compliance. Any discrepancies require an incident report. One Supervisor is assigned to facility-wide audit safety checks. BSCC recommends these audits continue to ensure safety room checks are random and varied, and further review the time youth spent in their room on self-separation and institutional operations align with documentation and facility expectations. 1329 SUICIDE PREVENTION PLAN Policy 709 Suicide Prevention and 2B The facility administrator, in collaboration with the Intervention healthcare and behavioral/mental health administrators, Policy 709.4 Suicide Prevention Plan shall plan and implement written policies and procedures which delineate a Suicide Prevention Plan. Procedure 700 Suicide Prevention and The plan shall consider the needs of youth experiencing ☒ ☐ ☐ Intervention past or current trauma. Suicide prevention responses shall be respectful and in the least invasive manner The facility had no instances of youth being consistent with the level of suicide risk. The plan shall placed on suicide watch. include the following elements: 7675 Stanislaus Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 12 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (a) Suicide prevention training as required in Section Policy 300.3.1 Youth Supervision Staff 1322, Youth Supervision Staff Orientation, and Training Member Additional Orientation Requirements and the Juvenile Corrections Officer Core Course. Annual suicide prevention training to facility ☒ ☐ ☐ staff is provided by Wellpath. Reviewed signed training logs from November and December 2023 and September and October 2024. (b) Screening, Identification Assessment and Policy 500.3 (g) Pre-Admission Screening Precautionary Protocols Policy 702 Youth Screening and Evaluations (1) All youth shall be screened for risk of suicide at Policy 709.5 Screening for Suicide Risk intake and as needed during detention. Procedure 700.1 (a-b) Program Policy and Program Procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ Intake Medical Screening and Classification forms are used to screen youth for risk. Copies of completed screenings will be forwarded to medical and mental health staff. (2) All youth supervision staff who perform intake Policy 709.5 Screening for Suicide Risk processes shall be trained in screening youth for risk ☒ ☐ ☐ of suicide. (3) All youth who have been identified during the Policy 709.5 Screening for Suicide Risk intake screening process to be at risk of suicide shall be referred to behavioral/mental health staff for a Procedure 700.1 (a)(2) and (b)(1) Program suicide risk assessment. Policy and Program Procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ Youth will be placed in the Observation Room on a 10-minute safety watch check, and an Observation Log will be maintained until medically cleared by medical and mental health. (4) Precautionary protocols shall be developed to Policy 709.6 Precautionary Steps ensure the youth’s safety pending the behavioral/mental health assessment. Procedure 700.1 (a)(2) Program Policy and Program Procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure 700.1(b)(4) Suicide Watch/ Observation Room Program Procedure 700.2 Additional Interventions Procedure 700.4 One-on-One Program (c) Referral process to behavioral/mental health staff for Procedure 700.3 (c) Communication assessment and/or services. Facilitation ☒ ☐ ☐ (d) Procedures for monitoring of youth identified at risk Policy 709.3 Staff Member Responsibilities for suicide. Policy 709.7 Observation Logs Procedure 700.1 (b)(4) Suicide ☒ ☐ ☐ Watch/Observation Program Procedure 700.2 Additional Interventions Procedure 700.4 One-on-One Program (e) Safety Interventions Policy 709.6 Precautionary Steps (1) Procedures to address intervention protocols for youth identified at risk for suicide which may Procedure 700.1 (b)(2)(a) Program include, but are not limited to: Procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ (A) Housing consideration Procedure 700.2 Additional Interventions 7675 Stanislaus Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 13 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (B) Treatment strategies including trauma- Procedure 700.1 (b)(2)(b) Program informed approaches ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedures (2) Procedures to instruct youth supervision staff how Procedure 700.1 (b)(1-4) Program Procedures to respond to youth who exhibit suicidal behaviors. ☒ ☐ ☐ (f) Communication Policy 709.3 Staff Member Responsibilities (1) The intake process shall include communication with the arresting officer and family guardians Procedure 700.3 Communication Facilitation regarding the youth’s past or present suicidal ideations, behaviors or attempts. The facility utilizes a Parent/Guardian Contact questionnaire to document communication as to the youth’s past or ☒ ☐ ☐ present suicidal behavior or thoughts in their case management system under booking information. BSCC staff reviewed booking information in which law enforcement is routinely questioned upon intake about suicidal ideations or behaviors. (2) Procedures for clear and current information Procedure 700.3 Communication Facilitation sharing about youth at risk for suicide with youth supervision, healthcare, and behavioral/mental The facility provides a Suicidal health staff. Ideation/Behavior Notice to parents/guardians ☒ ☐ ☐ upon release, providing information for community-based evaluations and services for any youth experiencing depression, including thoughts of suicide. (g) Debriefing of Critical Incidents Related to Suicides or Policy 709.10 Debriefing of Critical Incidents Attempts Related to Suicide or Attempts (1) Process for administrative review of the ☒ ☐ ☐ circumstances and responses proceeding, during Procedure 700.1 (b)(7)(a-b) Debriefing and after the critical incident. Policy 709.10 Debriefing of Critical Incidents Related to Suicide or Attempts (2) Process for a debriefing event with affected staff. ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure 700.1 (b)(7)(a-b) Debriefing (3) Process for a debriefing event with affected youth. Policy 709.10 Debriefing of Critical Incidents Related to Suicide or Attempts ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure 700.1 (b)(7)(a-b) Debriefing (h) Documentation Policy 709.8 Documentation (1) Documentation processes shall be developed to ensure compliance with this regulation Procedure 700.1 (b)(4)(a)(2) Purpose and ☒ ☐ ☐ Scope Procedure 700.5 Suicide Observation Log Youth identified at risk for suicide shall not be denied the Policy 709.4 Suicide Prevention Plan opportunity to participate in facility programs, services and activities which are available to other non-suicidal Procedure 700.1 (b)(3) Program Procedures 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. 7675 Stanislaus Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 14 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1340 REPORTING OF LEGAL ACTIONS Policy 101.5 Reporting of Legal Actions Each facility shall submit to the Board a letter of At the time of this inspection, there were no notification on each legal action, pertaining to conditions ☒ ☐ ☐ reports of legal action requiring notification. of confinement, filed against persons or legal entities responsible for juvenile facility operation. 1341 DEATH AND SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY Policy 521 In-Custody Deaths and Serious OF A YOUTH WHILE DETAINED Illness or Injury of a Youth Policy 521.4 Notifications for In-Custody (1) Death of a Youth. Deaths (a) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health administrator and the behavioral/mental Procedure 503 Reporting an In-Custody health director, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ Deaths Occurring in the Institutions 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 521.4.1 In-Custody Death Review Team facility administrator, shall develop written policies Policy 521.4.2 In-Custody Death Review 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 521.4 Notifications for In-Custody the Board a copy of the report submitted to the Deaths Attorney General under Government Code Section 12525. A copy of the report shall be submitted to the ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure 503 Reporting an In-Custody Board within 10 calendar days after the death. Deaths Occurring in the Institutions (d) Upon receipt of a report of the death of a youth Procedure 503 Reporting an In-Custody from the administrator, the Board may within 30 Deaths Occurring in the Institutions 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 521 In-Custody Deaths and Serious (a) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Illness or Injury of a Youth health administrator, shall develop written policies and procedures for the notification to necessary Any youth who is transported to the parties, which may include the Juvenile Court, the ☒ ☐ ☐ emergency room, the facility will notify the parent, guardian or person standing in loco parentis parent/guardian, Juvenile Court, public and the youth’s attorney of record in the case of a defender, facility administration, and executive serious illness or injury of a youth. administration. 1342 POPULATION ACCOUNTING Policy 504 Youth Population Management 8B Each juvenile facility shall submit required population The facility submits population and profile and profile survey reports to the Board within 10 working ☒ ☐ ☐ survey reports to BSCC as required. days after the end of each reporting period, in a format to be provided by the Board. 7675 Stanislaus Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 15 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1343 JUVENILE FACILITY CAPACITY (EXCERPT) Policy 1102 Facility Capacity When the number of youth detained in a living unit of a juvenile facility exceeds its rated capacity for more than ☒ ☐ ☐ fifteen (15) calendar days in a month, the facility administrator shall provide a crowding report to the Board in a format provided by the Board. 1350 ADMITTANCE PROCEDURES Policy 500 Youth Admittance Process The facility administrator shall develop and implement Procedure 501 Youth Admittance written policies and procedures for admittance of youth that emphasize respectful and humane engagement BSCC staff reviewed 10 admission packets with youth, and reflect that the admission process may which consisted of the Classification Form, be traumatic to youth who may have already Orientation Checklist, Juvenile Hall Medical experienced trauma. Policies shall be trauma-informed, Screening, Property Inventory, Vulnerability culturally relevant, and responsive to the language and ☒ ☐ ☐ Assessment Instrument, Parent/Guardian literacy needs of youth. In addition to the requirements Contact Form, Admitting Assessment, and of Sections 1324 and 1430 of these regulations: Juvenile Hall Contact Log/Observation Sheet. When youth are transferred to the adjacent Juvenile Commitment Facility a Request to Transfer To/From JCF and JCF Transfer Candidate Screening Form are completed. (a) the admittance process shall include: Policy 500.8 Telephone Calls (1) Access to two free phone calls within one hour of admittance in accordance with the provisions of Procedure 501.4.45 Right to Telephone Calls Welfare and Institution Code Section 627; ☒ ☐ ☐ Documented on the Admitting Assessment form. Policy 500.9 Showering and Clothing Exchange Documented in the daily booking log. (2) Offer of a shower; ☒ ☐ ☐ This information is documented in the daily booking log. Interviews with youth affirmed being offered a shower at intake. Policy 500.7 Youth Property Control and Storage (3) Documented secure storage of personal Procedure 501.5 Gathering Personal Property belongings; ☒ ☐ ☐ Property Inventory form and Admitting Assessment is utilized to document secure storage. Policy 500.5.5 Food Upon Arrival (4) Offer of food upon arrival; This information is documented in the daily ☒ ☐ ☐ booking log. Interviews with youth affirmed being offered food at intake. Policy 500.5 Admission Process Policy 702.3 Medical Clearance/Intake Health and Screening (5) Screening for physical and behavioral health and safety issues, intellectual or developmental ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure 501.4.1 Screening Evaluation disabilities; Procedure 701 Youth Screening and Evaluations 7675 Stanislaus Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 16 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 Policy 500.5 Admission Process Policy 702.3 Medical Clearance/Intake Health and Screening (6) Screening for physical and developmental disabilities in accordance with Sections 1329, 1413, Procedure 501.4.3 Medical Screening and ☒ ☐ ☐ and 1430 of these regulations; Assessment Procedure 501.4.4 Suicide Assessment Procedure 701 Youth Screening and Evaluations (7) Contact with Regional Center for the Policy 500.5 Admission Process Developmentally Disabled for youth that are suspected of or identified as having a Procedure 701 Youth Screening and ☒ ☐ ☐ developmental disability, pursuant to Section 1413; Evaluations and, Policy 500.5 Admission Process (8) Procedures consistent with Section 1352.5. ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure 701.2.2 Screening for Risk of Sexual Victimization and Abusiveness (b) juvenile hall administrators shall establish written Policy 500.3 (h) Pre-Admission Screening criteria for detention that considers the least restrictive ☒ ☐ ☐ environment. (c) juvenile camps and post-dispositional programs in Policy 500.5.3 Estimated Length of Stay juvenile halls shall develop policies and procedures that advise the youth of the estimated length of stay, inform Procedure 501.13 Court Commitments them of program guidelines and provide written ☒ ☐ ☐ screening criteria for inclusion and exclusion from the The Request to Transfer To/From Juvenile program. Commitment Facility form is utilized to document compliance with this requirement. (d) juvenile halls shall develop policies and procedures Policy 500.5.3 Estimated Length of Stay that advise any committed youth of the estimated length ☒ ☐ ☐ of his/her stay. Procedure 501.13 Court Commitments 1350.5 SCREENING FOR THE RISK OF SEXUAL Policy 522.5 (a) Screening for the Risk of ABUSE Sexual Abuse The facility administrator shall develop and implement Procedure 701.2.2 Screening for Risk of written policies and procedures to reduce the risk of Sexual Victimization and Abusiveness sexual abuse by or upon youth. The policy shall require facility staff to assess each youth within 72 hours of BSCC staff reviewed 10 admission packets, admission based on the following information: which indicated compliance with this (a) Prior sexual victimization or abusiveness; ☒ ☐ ☐ regulation. The facility utilizes the Classification Form, Juvenile Hall Medical Screening, and the Vulnerability Assessment Instrument to screen for the risk of sexual abuse. In addition, BSCC staff reviewed 14 Without Permission Referrals, which are utilized by the facility to provide services for CSEC youth. (b) Gender nonconforming appearance or manner; or Policy 522.5 (b) Screening for the Risk of identification as lesbian, gay or bisexual, transgender, Sexual Abuse queer or intersex, and whether the youth may, therefore, ☒ ☐ ☐ be vulnerable to sexual abuse; Policy 522.5 (c) Screening for the Risk of (c) Current charges and offense history; ☒ ☐ ☐ Sexual Abuse Policy 522.5 (d) Screening for the Risk of (d) Age; ☒ ☐ ☐ Sexual Abuse 7675 Stanislaus Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 17 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 Policy 522.5 (e) Screening for the Risk of (e) Level of emotional and cognitive development; ☒ ☐ ☐ Sexual Abuse Policy 522.5 (f) Screening for the Risk of (f) Physical size and stature; ☒ ☐ ☐ Sexual Abuse Policy 522.5 (g) Screening for the Risk of (g) Mental illness or mental disabilities; ☒ ☐ ☐ Sexual Abuse Policy 522.5 (h) Screening for the Risk of (h) Intellectual or developmental disabilities; ☒ ☐ ☐ Sexual Abuse Policy 522.5 (i) Screening for the Risk of (i) Physical disabilities; ☒ ☐ ☐ Sexual Abuse Policy 522.5 (j) Screening for the Risk of (j) The youth’s perception of vulnerability; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ Sexual Abuse (k) Any other specific information about the individual Policy 522.5 (k) Screening for the Risk of youth that may indicate heightened needs for Sexual Abuse supervision, additional safety precautions, or separation ☒ ☐ ☐ from certain other youth. Staff shall ascertain this information through Policy 522.5 (a) Screening for the Risk of conversations with the youth during the admittance Sexual Abuse process, medical and behavioral health screenings; during classification assessments; and by reviewing ☒ ☐ ☐ court records, case files, facility behavioral records, and other relevant documentation from the youth’s files. The facility administrator shall implement appropriate Policy 522.5 Screening for the Risk of Sexual controls on the dissemination of information within the 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 518 Release The facility administrator shall develop and implement Procedure 514.1 Release written policies and procedures for release of youth from custody which provide for: ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff reviewed 12 release packets, which consisted of a Release Report and Property Inventory form with signatures upon release. Policy 518.3 (a) Release Procedures (a) verification of identity/release papers; ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy 518.3 (b) Release Procedures (b) return of personal clothing and valuables; ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure 515.2 Release of Youth’s Property Policy 518.3 (c) Release Procedures (c) notification to the youth's parents or guardian; ☒ ☐ ☐ (d) notification to the facility health care provider in Policy 518.3 (d) Release Procedures accordance with Sections 1408 and 1437 of these regulations, for coordination with outside agencies; and, Medical staff interviewed indicated they are a part of Reintegration Meetings, which address planned releases. In addition, staff indicated ☒ ☐ ☐ they always receive notice of releases and receive the morning report each day, which notates admissions and releases. The Wellpath clerk will ensure the Wellpath case management system is updated. 7675 Stanislaus Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 18 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 Policy 518.3 (e) Release Procedures School staff interviewed indicated they are a (e) notification of school staff; ☒ ☐ ☐ part of Reintegration Meetings, which address planned releases. In addition, staff indicated they always receive timely notice of releases. Policy 518.3 (f) Release Procedures Behavioral health staff interviewed indicated they are a part of Reintegration Meetings, (f) notification of facility mental health personnel. which address planned releases. In addition, ☒ ☐ ☐ staff indicated that when on duty, they routinely receive notice of releases. The Wellpath clerk will ensure the Wellpath case management system is updated. The facility administrator shall develop and implement Policy 517 Discharge Plan policies and procedures for post-disposition youth to Policy 518.5 Post-Disposition Youth coordinate the provision of transitional and reentry services including, but not limited to, medical and BSCC staff reviewed 38 Reintegration behavioral health, education, probation supervision and Meeting attendance sheets from 2025. These community-based services. meetings include the youth, parents/guardians, facility, mental health, ☒ ☐ ☐ school, medical, and probation staff. In addition, these meetings are attended by county and community-based service providers. As part of the inspection, BSCC staff met with participants prior to the start of the reintegration meeting. The facility administrator shall develop and implement Policy 518.4 Furlough Releases written policies and procedures for the furlough of youth ☒ ☐ ☐ from custody. Procedure 514.1 (h) Furlough Release 1352 CLASSIFICATION Policy 501 Youth Classification Policy 501.4 Initial Classification The facility administrator shall develop and implement Policy 501.5 Classification Upon Housing written policies and procedures on classification of youth for the purpose of determining housing placement in the Procedure 502 Youth Classification facility. Such procedures shall: BSCC staff reviewed ten Classification ☒ ☐ ☐ packets, which consist of the Classification Form, Victim Vulnerability Assessment, and Parent/Guardian Contact form. In addition, the Request for Transfer To/From Juvenile Commitment Facility and JCF Transfer Candidate Screening is utilized to make classification decisions for commitment youth. (a) provide for the safety of the youth, other youth, facility 501.7 Single-Occupancy Rooms staff, and the public by placing youth in the appropriate, 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 501.8 Classification Space Allocation the facility; ☒ ☐ ☐ 7675 Stanislaus Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 19 of 51 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 501.3 Classification Plan admittance to the facility; classification factors shall 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 501.6.1 Periodic Classification Reviews provisions that consider the level of supervision and the Policy 501.6.1 Reviews and Appeals youth's behavior while in custody; and, Policy 501.6.1 Staff Member Requested Reviews Reviewed ten Reclassification Forms, which are utilized to periodically review classification. ☒ ☐ ☐ A change in security classifications can only be made by authorized persons. These revisions are required to be noted in the housing unit’s Daily Log, Supervisor Log, and youth ICJIS observations. Each security classification is to be periodically reviewed by the living units' PCO III. (e) provide that facility staff shall not separate youth from Policy 501.3 Classification Plan the general population or assign youth to a single occupancy room based solely on the youth's actual or perceived race, ethnic group identification, ancestry, national origin, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, mental or physical ☒ ☐ ☐ disability, or HIV status. This section does not prohibit staff from placing youth in a single occupancy room at the youth's specific request or in accordance with Title 15 regulations regarding separation. (f) facility staff shall not consider lesbian, gay, bisexual, Policy 501.9 PREA Considerations transgender, questioning or intersex identification or status as an indicator of likelihood of being sexually ☒ ☐ ☐ abusive. 1352.5 TRANSGENDER AND INTERSEX YOUTH. Policy 523 Juvenile Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, 3B Transgender, Questioning, and Intersex The facility administrator shall develop written policies Policy 523.13.1 PREA Considerations and procedures ensuring respectful and equitable ☒ ☐ ☐ treatment of transgender and intersex youth. The policies shall provide that: (a) Facility staff shall respect every youth’s gender Policy 523.7 Names and Language identity and shall refer to the youth by the youth’s Policy 1002.3.1 Education Program Required preferred name and gender pronoun, regardless of the Elements 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 523.12.2 Housing Placement and themselves in a manner consistent with their gender Treatment identity and shall provide youth with the institution’s ☒ ☐ ☐ clothing and undergarments consistent with their gender identity. 7675 Stanislaus Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 20 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (c) Facility staff shall house youth in the unit or room that Policy 523.12.2 Housing Placement and best meets their individual needs and promotes their Treatment safety and well-being. Staff may not automatically house youth according to their external anatomy and shall Procedure 502.4 Factors Affecting Unit document the reasons for any decision to house youth Assignments in Juvenile Hall (f)(g) ☒ ☐ ☐ in a unit that does not match their gender identity. In making a housing decision, staff shall consider the youth’s preferences, as well as any recommendations from the youth’s health or behavioral health provider. (d) Facility administrators shall ensure that transgender Policy 523.8 Medical and Mental Health Care and intersex youth have access to medical and behavioral health providers qualified to provide care and ☒ ☐ ☐ treatment to transgender and intersex youth. (e) Consistent with the facility’s reasonable and Policy 523.12.2 Housing Placement and necessary security considerations and physical plant, Treatment 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 523.14 Transgender and Intersex youth for the purpose of determining the youth’s Searches anatomical sex. Whenever feasible, the facility shall Policy 515.6 Searches: Transgender ☒ ☐ ☐ respect the youth’s preference regarding the gender of Searches the staff member who conducts any search of the youth. 1353 ORIENTATION Policy 502 Youth Orientation Policy 502.4 Orientation The facility administrator shall develop and implement Policy 502.5 Orientation for Non-Readers, written policies and procedures to orient a youth prior to Visually Impaired, and Deaf or Hard of Hearing placement in a living area. Both written and verbal information shall be provided and supplemented with Procedure 504.1 Orientation video orientation if feasible. Provision shall be made to Procedure 504.2 Rules of Conduct provide accessible orientation information to all detained youth including those with disabilities, limited literacy, or BSCC staff reviewed 10 Juvenile Hall and English language learners. Juvenile Commitment Facility orientation Orientation shall include information that addresses: checklists and Contact Log/Observation reports which were used to document the ☒ ☐ ☐ orientation. Youth are provided with a Youth Orientation pamphlet and a verbal orientation by the Booking Officer upon admission. Upon being assigned a housing unit, the detailed orientation is completed by a Probation Corrections Officer with the youth. BSCC staff reviewed the Youth Orientation Pamphlet, which ensures the youth are orientated to the requirements of this regulation. The pamphlet is provided in English and Spanish. (a) facility rules including contraband and searches and Policy 502.4 (a) Orientation disciplinary procedures; ☒ ☐ ☐ (b) facility’s system of positive behavior interventions Policy 502.4 (b) Orientation and supports, including behavior expectations, incentives that youth will receive for complying with ☒ ☐ ☐ facility rules, and consequences that may result when youth violate the rules of the facility; 7675 Stanislaus Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 21 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (c) age appropriate information that explains the facility’s Policy 502.4 (c) 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 502.4 (d) Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ (e) the existence of the grievance procedure, the steps Policy 502.4 (e) 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 person or position designated to resolve the issue; (f) access to legal services and information on the court Policy 502.4 (f) Orientation process; ☒ ☐ ☐ (g) access to routine and emergency health and mental Policy 502.4 (g) Orientation health care; ☒ ☐ ☐ (h) access to education, religious services, and Policy 502.4 (h) Orientation recreational activities; ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy 502.4 (i) Orientation (i) housing assignments; ☒ ☐ ☐ (j) opportunity for personal hygiene and daily showers Policy 502.4 (j) Orientation including the availability of personal care items ☒ ☐ ☐ (k) rules and access to correspondence, visits and Policy 502.4 (k) Orientation telephone use; ☒ ☐ ☐ (l) availability of reading materials, programming, and Policy 502.4 (l) Orientation other activities; ☒ ☐ ☐ (m) facility policies on the use of force, use of restraints, Policy 502.4 (m) Orientation chemical agents and room confinement; ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy 502.4 (n) Orientation (n) immigration legal services; ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy 502.4 (o) Orientation (o) emergencies including evacuation procedures; ☒ ☐ ☐ (p) non-discrimination policy and the right to be free from Policy 502.4 (p) Orientation physical, verbal or sexual abuse and harassment by ☒ ☐ ☐ other youth and staff; (q) availability of services and programs in a language Policy 502.4 (q) Orientation other than English if appropriate; ☒ ☐ ☐ (r) the process for requesting different housing, Policy 502.4 (r) Orientation education, programming and work assignments; ☒ ☐ ☐ (s) a process for which parents/guardians receive Policy 502.4 (s) Orientation information regarding the youth’s stay in the facility that at a minimum includes answers to frequently asked The facility utilizes a Parent/Guardian questions and provides contact information for the Contact Form to document providing facility ☒ ☐ ☐ facility, medical, school and mental health; and, contact and website information, visiting schedule, and the location of the Parent Orientation Handbook. (t) a process by which youth may request access to Title Policy 502.4 (t) Orientation 15 Minimum Standards for Juvenile Facilities. The information to review Title 15 was ☒ ☐ ☐ observed posted on the bulletin board in each housing unit. The youth interviewed were aware of how to request access. 7675 Stanislaus Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 22 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1354 SEPARATION Policy 603 Youth Separation The facility administrator shall develop and implement Procedure 603 Youth Separation written policies and procedures that address: BSCC staff reviewed four instances of self- separation, and the documentation consisted ☒ ☐ ☐ of an incident report, Safety Check Log, and Daily Program Observation Sheet. If warranted, a mental health referral is also submitted. In each instance, the youth requested to remain or return to their room because they were upset. (a) separation of youth for reasons that include, but are Policy 603.4 Youth Separation Requirements not be limited to, medical and mental health conditions, assaultive behavior, disciplinary consequences and ☒ ☐ ☐ protective custody. (b) consideration of positive youth development and Policy 603.4 Youth Separation Requirements trauma-informed care. ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) separated youth shall not be denied normal privileges Policy 603.4 Youth Separation Requirements available at the facility, except when necessary to ☒ ☐ ☐ accomplish the objective of separation. (d) when the objective of the separation is discipline, Policy 600 Youth Discipline Title 15 Section 1390 shall apply. Policy 603.4 Youth Separation Requirements ☒ ☐ ☐ (e) when separation results in room confinement, the Policy 602 Room Confinement separation shall occur in accordance with Welfare and Policy 603.4 Youth Separation Requirements Institutions Code Section 208.3 and Section 1354.5 of ☒ ☐ ☐ these regulations. (f) policies and procedures shall ensure a daily review of Policy 603.4 Youth Separation Requirements separated youth to determine if separation remains ☒ ☐ ☐ necessary. 1354.5 ROOM CONFINEMENT Policy 602 Room Confinement 4B (a) The facility administrator shall develop and Procedure 602 Room Confinement implement written policies and procedures addressing the confinement of youth in their room that are consistent BSCC staff reviewed ten instances of room with Welfare and Institutions Code Section 208.3. The confinement, which consisted of placement of a youth in room confinement shall be documentation outlined in the incident report, accomplished in accordance with the following Guardian RFID log, Daily Observation Report, guidelines: ☒ ☐ ☐ and Mental Health referral. The incidents reviewed involved fights, assaults on other youth, and safety and security disturbances. Staff clearly articulated the reasons for the room confinement, the time spent on room confinement and the efforts made to reintegrate the youth. (1) Room confinement shall not be used before other, Policy 602.3 (a) 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 602.3 (b) Room Confinement purposes of punishment, coercion, convenience, or ☒ ☐ ☐ retaliation by staff. (3) Room confinement shall not be used to the extent Policy 602.3 (c) Room Confinement that it compromises the mental and physical health of ☒ ☐ ☐ the youth. 7675 Stanislaus Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 23 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (b) A youth may be held up to four hours in room Policy 602.3.4 (a) Room Confinement confinement. After the youth has been held in room Duration confinement for a period of four hours, staff shall do one ☒ ☐ ☐ or more of the following: None of the room confinements lasted more than four hours. Policy 602.3.4 (a)(1) Room Confinement (1) Return the youth to general population. Duration ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy 602.3.4 (a)(2) Room Confinement (2) Consult with mental health or medical staff. Duration ☒ ☐ ☐ (3) Develop an individualized plan that includes the Policy 602.3.4 (a)(3) Room Confinement goals and objectives to be met in order to reintegrate Duration ☒ ☐ ☐ the youth to general population. (4) If room confinement must be extended beyond Policy 602.3.4 (b)(1) Room Confinement four hours, staff shall do each of the following: Duration (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 602.3.4 (b)(2) Room Confinement the goals and objectives to be met in order to Duration ☒ ☐ ☐ integrate the youth to general population. (C) Obtain documented authorization by the Policy 602.3.4 (b)(3) Room Confinement facility superintendent or his or her designee Duration ☒ ☐ ☐ every four hours thereafter. (5) This section is not intended to limit the use of Policy 602.3.5 (a) Exceptions 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 602.3.5 (b) Exceptions court holding facilities or adult facilities. ☒ ☐ ☐ (7) Nothing in this section shall be construed to Policy 602.3.5 (b) Exceptions conflict with any law providing greater or additional ☒ ☐ ☐ protections to youth. (8) This section does not apply during an Policy 602.3.5 (c) Exceptions 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. 7675 Stanislaus Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 24 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (9) This section does not apply when a youth is Policy 602.3.5 (d),(e) Exceptions 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. 1355 INSTITUTIONAL ASSESSMENT AND PLAN Policy 506 Case Management The facility administrator shall develop and implement ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure 505.1 Assessment & Plan written policies and procedures for assessment and case planning. (a) Assessment: Policy 506.3 (a) Institutional Assessment and The assessment is based on information collected Case Plan during the admission process with periodic review, which includes the youth's risk factors, needs and strengths The Admitting Assessment is completed by including, but not limited to, identification of substance ☒ ☐ ☐ the booking officer. The observations and abuse history, educational, vocational, counseling, assessment of the youth and referrals, and behavioral health, consideration of known history of actions taken by the booking officer are trauma, and family strengths and needs. documented on this form. (b) Institutional Case Plan: Policy 506.3 (b)(1) Institutional Assessment (1) A case plan shall be developed for each youth and Case Plan held for at least 30 days or more and created within 40 days of admission. BSCC staff reviewed 10 Institutional Assessment Plans, which were completed in a timely manner, utilizing the Youth Level of Service/Case Management Inventory (YLS/CMS) 2.0 risk assessment. In addition, Behavioral Health and Recovery Services, ☒ ☐ ☐ Wellpath Medical, and Stanislaus County Office of Education will also provide input for the institutional case plan. Deputy Probation Officer IIs oversees all assessments and case plans. Two additional PCO III’s are trained and provide ongoing periodic reviews of the case plan. (2) The institutional plan shall include, but not be Policy 506.3 (b)(2)(a) Institutional Assessment limited to, written documentation that provides: and Case 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 506.3 (b)(2)(b) Institutional Assessment a description of program resources needed and and Case Plan individuals responsible for assuring that the plan ☒ ☐ ☐ is implemented; (3) periodic evaluation of progress towards meeting Policy 506.3 (b)(3) Institutional Assessment the objectives, including periodic review and and Case Plan discussion of the plan with the youth; Reassessments of the YLS/CMS are ☒ ☐ ☐ completed every three months. The Deputy Probation Officer II and trained PCO IIIs complete monthly progress notes. 7675 Stanislaus Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 25 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (4) a transition plan, the contents of which shall be Policy 506.3 (b)(4) Institutional Assessment subject to existing resources, shall be developed for and Case Plan post dispositional youth in accordance with Section ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy 517 Discharge Plan 1351; and, (5) in as much as possible and if appropriate, the Policy 506.5 (b)(5) Institutional Assessment plan, including the transition plan, shall be developed and Case Plan with input from the family, supportive adults, youth, Policy 517 Discharge Plan and Regional Center for the Developmentally Disabled. Reintegration Meetings include the youth, ☒ ☐ ☐ parent, facility staff, mental health, school, medical, and probation staff. In addition, these meetings can be attended by county and community-based service providers. 1356 COUNSELING AND CASEWORK SERVICES Policy 604 Counseling and Casework Services The facility administrator shall develop and implement Policy 605.3 (a)(1) Counseling Responsibility written policies and procedures ensuring the availability Policy 506.4 Case Notes of appropriate counseling and casework services for all ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy 506.5 Counseling and Casework youth. Policies and procedures shall ensure: (a) youth will receive assistance with needs or concerns that may arise; (b) youth will receive assistance in requesting contact Policy 605.3 (a)(3) Counseling Responsibility with parents, other supportive adults, attorney, clergy, Policy 605.4 Requests and Referrals probation officer, or other public official; and, The facility has forms to refer youth to Mental Health, Substance Abuse, and Grief Services, and the Without Permission program. BSCC staff reviewed mental health referrals ☒ ☐ ☐ for services, which ranged from involvement in use-of-force incidents, fighting, dealing with difficult feelings, anger management, negative thoughts, and suicidal ideation. BSCC staff reviewed 14 referrals to Without Permission, which is for youth at risk for CSEC. (c) youth will be provided access to available resources Policy 605.3 (a)(2) Counseling Responsibility to meet the youth’s needs. Juvenile Hall and Juvenile Commitment Facility Request Forms are located in the ☒ ☐ ☐ housing unit. Youth can request to see their Deputy Probation Officer, Public Defender, Mental Health, Hospice, or request a haircut utilizing this form. 7675 Stanislaus Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 26 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1357 USE OF FORCE Policy 513 Use of Force The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Procedure 507.1 Use of Force responsible physician, shall develop and implement written policies and procedures for the use of force, BSCC staff reviewed seven incidents involving which may include chemical agents. Force shall never Use of Force. The incidents involved fighting be applied as punishment, discipline, retaliation or and assaults on other youth. Documentation treatment. ☒ ☐ ☐ reviewed included incident reports, Guardian (a) At a minimum, each facility shall develop policies and RFID report, Mental Health referral, and Daily procedures which: Program Observation Sheet. In addition, BSCC staff interviewed facility staff, collaborative partners, and youth regarding the use of force actions and responses to ensure compliance with this regulation. (1) restricts the use of force to that which is deemed Policy 513.3.1 Use of Force Limitations 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 513.3.3 Factors to Determine the both physical and non-physical options and define Reasonableness of Force ☒ ☐ ☐ when those force options are appropriate. (3) describe force options or techniques that are Procedure 513.3.8 Restrictions on the Use of expressly prohibited by the facility. a Choke Hold ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy 513.3.9 Additional Restrictions (4) describe the requirements of staff to report any Policy 513.3.4 Duty to Intercede inappropriate use of force, and to take affirmative Policy 513.3.6 Duty to Report Excessive Force ☒ ☐ ☐ action to immediately stop it. (5) define a standardized reporting format that Policy 513.6 Reporting the Use of Force includes time period and procedure for documenting Policy 513.9. Trauma Mitigation and reporting the use of force, including reporting requirements of management and line staff and Procedure 507.1.1 Reporting Procedures procedures for reviewing and tracking use of force Procedure 507.3 Procedures for Debriefing incidents by supervisory and or management staff, ☒ ☐ ☐ which include procedures for debriefing a particular Debriefings of staff and youth are documented incident with staff and/or youth for the purposes of in the incident report by supervisory staff. 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 513.9 Reporting Format, Review, and investigating unreasonable use of force. ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedures (7) define the role, notification, and follow-up Policy 513.6.2 Required Notifications procedures required after use of force incidents for medical, mental health staff and parents or legal Procedure 507.2 Required Notifications guardians. ☒ ☐ ☐ Required notifications are documented in the incident reports. Medical staff are immediately notified and respond to the units to provide clearance or direct follow-up care. (8) describe the limitations of use of force on pregnant Policy 513.3.1 Use of Force Limitations youth in accordance with Penal Code Section 6030(f) ☒ ☐ ☐ and Welfare and Institutions Code Section 222. Procedure 507 (d) Use of Force 7675 Stanislaus Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 27 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (b) Facilities that authorize chemical agents as a force Policy 513.4 Use of Chemical Agents option shall include policies and procedures that: Policy 303 Chemical Agents Training (1) identify who is approved to carry and/or utilize chemical agents in the facility and the type, size and ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure 508.1.2 Application of OC Spray the approved method of deployment for those Procedure 508.1.3 Authorization to Carry OC chemical agents. (2) mandate that chemical agents only be used when Policy 513.4.1 Chemical Agent Limitations there is an imminent threat to the youth’s safety or the safety of others and only when de-escalation efforts Procedure 508.1 (a)(1) Use of Oleoresin have been unsuccessful or are not reasonably Capsicum (OC) Spray possible. ☒ ☐ ☐ Staff utilize a “cover” instruction, which directs the youth to get into a safety position as a warning that OC may be used. Plaques are placed in the unit and throughout the facility, displaying the cover instruction. (3) outline the facility’s approved methods and Policy 513.4 Use of Chemical Agents timelines for decontamination from chemical agents. This shall include that youth who have been exposed Procedure 508.1.4 Decontamination for OC to chemical agents shall not be left unattended until Spray that youth is fully decontaminated or is no longer ☒ ☐ ☐ suffering the effects of the chemical agent. Youth are to be observed for one hour post- decontamination. A Use of Chemical Agent Aftercare Report is completed to ensure compliance with this regulation. (4) define the role, notification, and follow-up Policy 513.6.2 Required Notifications procedures required after use of force incidents involving chemical agents for medical, mental health Procedure 507.2 Required Notifications staff and parents or legal guardians. Procedure 508.1.4 (2)(k) Decontamination for OC Spray Required notifications are documented in the ☒ ☐ ☐ incident reports. Medical staff are immediately notified and respond to the units to provide clearance or direct follow-up care. The A Use of Chemical Agent Aftercare Report documents medical clearance and notification to the parent/guardian. (5) provide for the documentation of each incident of Policy 513.6 Reporting the Use of Force use of chemical agents, including the reasons for which it was used, efforts to de-escalate prior to use, Procedure 508.1.4 (a)(3) Incident Reports youth and staff involved, the date, time and location of use, decontamination procedures applied and ☒ ☐ ☐ Staff consistently document the reasons identification of any injuries sustained as a result of leading to the use of force, efforts to de- such use. escalate, and follow-up procedures after the use of chemical agents. (c) Facilities shall develop policies and procedure which Policy 513.11 Training require that agencies provide initial and regular training Policy 303 Chemical Agents 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 513.11 (l) Training application. ☒ ☐ ☐ (3) signs or symptoms that should result in immediate Policy 513.11 (m) Training referral to medical or behavioral health. ☒ ☐ ☐ 7675 Stanislaus Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 28 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (4) instruction on the Constitutional Limitations of Use Policy 513.11 (i) Training of Force. ☒ ☐ ☐ (5) physical training force options that may require Policy 513.11 (0) Training the use of perishable skills. ☒ ☐ ☐ (6) timelines the facility uses to define regular Policy 513.11.2 Periodic Training training. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1358 USE OF PHYSICAL RESTRAINTS Policy 514 Use of Physical Restraints The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Procedure 511 Restraints responsible physician and mental health director, shall develop and implement written policies and procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ The facility had no use of restraints as it for the use of restraint devices. Restraint devices include pertained to this regulation. any devices which immobilize a youth’s extremities and/or prevent the youth from being ambulatory. Physical restraints may be used only for those youth who Policy 514.3 General Requirements present an immediate danger to themselves or others, who exhibit behavior which results in the destruction of Procedure 511 (h)(2) Restraints 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 514.3 General Requirements discipline, or as a substitute for treatment. The use of Policy 514.8 Pregnant Youth restraint devices that attach a youth to a wall, floor or other fixture, including a restraint chair, or through affixing of Procedure 511.1 (d) Restraints 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 514.4 Specific Duties of Facility handcuffs, shackles or other restraint devices when used Superintendent 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 514.3 General Requirements of the facility manager or designee. The facility manager may delegate authority to place a youth in restraints to a Procedure 511.1 (a) Restraints 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 514.3 General Requirements retention shall be secured as soon as possible, but no later than two hours from the time of placement. The Procedure 511.1 (b) Restraints ☒ ☐ ☐ 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 514.3 General Requirements possible, but in no case longer than four hours from the time of placement, to assess the need for mental health ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure 511.1 (c) Restraints treatment. Continuous direct visual supervision shall be conducted Policy 514.3 General Requirements to ensure that the restraints are properly employed, and to ensure the safety and well-being of the youth. Procedure 511.1 (d) Restraints 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. 7675 Stanislaus Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 29 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 In addition to the requirements above, policies and Policy 514.6 Documentation procedures shall address: (a) documentation of the circumstances leading to an ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure 511.1 (l) Restraints application of restraints. (b) known medical conditions that would contraindicate Policy 514.4 Specific Duties of Facility certain restraint devices and/or techniques. Superintendent ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure 511.1 Restraints (c) acceptable restraint devices. Policy 514.5 Substantially Restrictive Restraints Procedure 511 (n) Restraints Procedure 511.3 Use of the Wrap Acceptable Restraint devices approved by the facility include: ☒ ☐ ☐ • Handcuffs • Transportation waist belt, box, and handcuffs • Leg shackles • Soft restraints • Plastic restraints • Wrap (d) signs or symptoms which should result in immediate Policy 514.4 Specific Duties of Facility medical/mental health referral. Superintendent ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure 511.1 (e)(3) Restraints (e) availability of cardiopulmonary resuscitation Procedure 511.1 (e)(1)(a) Restraints equipment. ☒ ☐ ☐ (f) protective housing of restrained youth. While in Procedure 511.1 (d) Restraints restraint devices, all youth shall be housed alone or in a specified housing area for restrained youth which makes ☒ ☐ ☐ provision to protect the youth from abuse. (g) provision for hydration and sanitation needs. Procedure 511.1 (f) Restraints ☒ ☐ ☐ (h) exercising of extremities. Procedure 511.1 (e)(2) Restraints ☒ ☐ ☐ 7675 Stanislaus Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 30 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1358.5 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES FOR Policy 511 Control of Internal Youth 5B MOVEMENT AND TRANSPORTATION WITHIN Movements THE FACILITY. Policy 514.4 Specific Duties of the Facility Superintendent Requirements The Facility Administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician and behavioral/mental health Procedure 511 Restraints director, shall develop and implement written policies and procedures for the use of restraint devices when the BSCC staff reviewed incident reports involving purpose is for movement or transportation within the the use of mechanical restraints by staff facility that shall include the following: indicates their use was for assaultive or non- (a) identification of acceptable restraint devices, staff compliant behavior resulting in a safety or approved to utilize restraint devices and the required security issue. The youth were transported training. away from the incident to their rooms or other locations in the facility where the restraints were removed. BSCC staff recommended that ☒ ☐ ☐ the facility ensure staff document not only the circumstances leading to the application of restraints but also the individual assessment for the application of mechanical restraints. Acceptable Restraint devices approved by the facility include: • Handcuffs • Transportation waist belt, box, and handcuffs • Leg shackles • Soft restraints • Plastic restraints • Wrap (b) the circumstances leading to the application of Policy Section 511.6 Facility Superintendent restraints must be documented. ☒ ☐ ☐ Responsibilities (c) an individual assessment of the need to apply Policy Section 511.6 Facility Superintendent restraints for movement or transportation that includes Responsibilities consideration of less restrictive alternatives, 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 513.3 Use of Physical with a clearly defined expectation that restraint devices Restraints-General Requirements shall not be used for the purposes of discipline or ☒ ☐ ☐ retaliation. (e) the use of restraints on pregnant youth is limited in Policy 514.8 Pregnant Youth accordance with Penal Code Section 6030(f) and ☒ ☐ ☐ Welfare and Institutions Code Section 222. 7675 Stanislaus Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 31 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1359 SAFETY ROOM PROCEDURES Policy 507 Safety Rooms and Camera Rooms Policy 507.4 Safety and Camera Room (a) The facility administrator, and where applicable, in Procedures cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop and implement written policies and procedures Procedure 515 Safety Rooms and Camera governing the use of safety rooms, as described in Title Rooms 24, Part 2, Section 1230.1.13. The room shall be used to hold only those youth who present an immediate ☒ ☐ ☐ The facility had no youth placed in the safety danger to themselves or others, who exhibit behavior room. 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 507.4 (a)(1-4) Safety and Camera nutrition and fluids, access to a toilet, and suitable Room Procedures clothing to provide for privacy; ☒ ☐ ☐ (2) provide for approval of the facility manager, or Policy 507.4 (a)(5) Safety and Camera Room designee, before a youth is placed into a safety room; Procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ (3) provide for continuous direct visual supervision Policy 507.4 (a)(6) Safety and Camera Room and documentation of the youth’s behavior and any Procedures staff interventions every 15 minutes, with actual time ☒ ☐ ☐ recorded; (4) provide that the youth shall be evaluated by the Policy 507.4 (a)(7) Safety and Camera Room facility manager, or designee, every four hours; Procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ (5) provide for immediate medical assessment, Policy 507.4 (a)(8) Safety and Camera Room where appropriate, or an assessment at the next Procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ daily sick call; and, (6) provide a process for documenting the reason for Policy 507.4 (a)(9) Safety and Camera Room placement, including attempts to use less restrictive Procedures means of control, and decisions to continue and end ☒ ☐ ☐ placement. (b) The placement of a youth in the safety room shall be Policy 507.4 (b)(1) Safety and Camera Room accomplished in accordance with the following: Procedures (1) safety room shall not be used before other less restrictive options have been attempted and ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure 515.1 (B)(2) Safety Rooms and exhausted, unless attempting those options poses a Camera Rooms threat to the safety or security of any youth or staff. (2) safety room shall not be used for the purposes of Policy 507.4 (b)(2) Safety and Camera Room punishment, coercion, convenience, or retaliation by Procedures staff. ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure 516.1 (B)(3) Safety Rooms and Camera Rooms (3) safety room shall not be used to the extent that it Policy 507.4 (b)(3) Safety and Camera Room compromises the mental and physical health of the Procedures youth. ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure 516.1 (B)(3) Safety Rooms and Camera Rooms (c) A youth may be held up to four hours in the safety Policy 507.4 (c) Safety and Camera Room room. After the youth has been held in the safety room Procedures for a period of four hours, staff shall do one or more of ☒ ☐ ☐ the following: Procedure 516.1 (D)(9) Safety Rooms and Camera Rooms 7675 Stanislaus Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 32 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 Procedure 516.1 (D)(9)(a)(2) Safety Rooms (1) return the youth to general population. and Camera Rooms ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy 507.4 (c)(1) Safety and Camera Room Procedures (2) consult with mental health or medical staff, ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure 516.1 (D)(9)(a)(1) Safety Rooms and Camera Rooms (3) develop an individualized plan that includes the Policy 507.4 (c)(2) Safety and Camera Room goals and objectives to be met in order to reintegrate Procedures the youth to general population. ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure 516.1 (D)(9)(a)(3) Safety Rooms and Camera Rooms (d) If confinement in the safety room must be extended Policy 507.4 (d) Safety and Camera Room beyond four hours, staff shall develop an individualized Procedures plan that includes the requirements of Section 1354.5 ☒ ☐ ☐ and the goals and objectives to be met in order to Procedure 516.1 (D)(10) Safety Rooms and integrate the youth to general population. Camera Rooms 1360 SEARCHES Policy 515 Searches The facility administrator shall develop and implement Procedure 513 Searches written policies and procedures governing the search of ☒ ☐ ☐ youth, the facility, and visitors. Policies and procedures shall provide that: (a) Searches shall be conducted to ensure the safety Policy 515.5 Body Scanner Search and security of the facility, public, visitors, youth, and Policy 515.7 Contraband Searches staff. Policy 515.8 Housing Unit Searches Policy 515.9 Physical Plant Searches Policy 515.9.1 Canine Assisted Searches Procedure 205 Perimeter Checks ☒ ☐ ☐ Three room searches are conducted each shift, as well as housing unit searches, monthly canine searches, pat-down searches after contact visits, and perimeter searches prior to youth utilizing the recreation perimeter. Room, housing unit, and perimeter information is documented in unit log books. (b) Searches shall be conducted in a manner that Policy 515.2 Searches Policy 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. 7675 Stanislaus Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 33 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (c) Strip searches and visual or physical body cavity Policy 515.4 Modified Strip Searches, Strip searches shall comply with Penal Code Section 4030. Searches, and Physical Body Searches Procedure 513.2 Strip Searches BSCC staff reviewed one instance involving five youths who were subjected to a strip search for suspected marijuana. The ☒ ☐ ☐ documentation consisted of the incident report, Strip Search Authorization Form, and follow-up to the Mental Health Referrals. The facility brought in a canine to search the housing unit for narcotics and subsequently took the youth to be scanned using a body scanner. No marijuana was located, but contraband was found with one youth. (d) Physical body cavity searches shall only be Policy 515.4.2 Physical Body Cavity Search conducted by a medical professional. ☒ ☐ ☐ (e) Any youth held after a detention hearing shall only be Policy 515.4.1 Strip Searches and Modified strip searched with prior approval of a supervisor when Strip Searches there is reasonable suspicion based on specific and articulable facts to believe that youth is concealing ☒ ☐ ☐ contraband. The reasonable suspicion shall be documented. (f) Searches of transgender and intersex youth shall Policy 515.6 Transgender Searches comply with Section 1352.5. Policy 523.14 Transgender and Intersex ☒ ☐ ☐ Searches (g) Cross-gender pat-down searches and strip searches Policy 515.3 Pat-Down Searches are prohibited except in exigent circumstances or when Policy 515.4.1 Strip Searches and Modified conducted by a medical professional. Such searches ☒ ☐ ☐ Strip Searches must be justified and documented in writing. 1361 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE Policy 610 Youth Grievances The facility administrator shall develop and implement Procedure 600.1 Youth Grievances and Unit written policies and procedures whereby any youth may Staff’s Responsibilities appeal and have resolved grievances relating to any Procedure 600.2 Supervisor’s Responsibilities condition of confinement, including but not limited to Procedure 600.3 Facility Managers' health care services, classification decisions, program Responsibilities participation, telephone, mail or visiting procedures, food, clothing, bedding, mistreatment, harassment or ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff reviewed grievances filed in violations of the nondiscrimination policy. There shall be November 2024, March, and June 2025. In no time limit on filing grievances. Policies and addition, I reviewed the 2024 and 2025 procedures shall include provisions whereby the facility grievance logs. The grievances involved staff, manager ensures: programming, food, visiting, telephone, clothing, points, and medical concerns. All grievances filed by youth were reviewed and resolved within the required time frames. (a) a grievance form and instructions for registering a Policy 610.3 (a) Access to the Grievance grievance, which includes provisions for the youth to System have free access to the form; BSCC staff observed grievance forms ☒ ☐ ☐ accessible to the youth in the living unit. All youth interviewed knew of location of the grievance forms in the housing unit. 7675 Stanislaus Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 34 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (b) the youth shall have the option to confidentially file Policy 610.3 (g) Access to the Grievance the grievance or to deliver the form to any youth System supervision staff working in the facility; Youth interviewed were aware of the grievance ☒ ☐ ☐ procedure and the process to file confidentially. A locked box labeled for grievances was observed in each living unit. (c) resolution of the grievance at the lowest appropriate Policy 610.4 Youth Grievance Procedures staff level; ☒ ☐ ☐ (d) provision for a prompt review and initial response to Policy 610.4.2 Timely Resolution of grievances within three (3) business days, grievances Grievances that relate to health and safety issues must be ☒ ☐ ☐ addressed immediately; (1) The youth may elect to be present to explain Policy 610.4.5 (a) State Requirements his/her version of the grievance to a person not directly involved in the circumstances which led to the ☒ ☐ ☐ grievance. (2) Provision for a staff representative approved by Policy 610.4.5 (b) State Requirements the facility administrator to assist the youth. ☒ ☐ ☐ (e) provision for a written response to the grievance Policy 610.3 (d) Access to the Grievance which includes the reasons for the decisions; System The facility uses a triplicate form in which a ☒ ☐ ☐ pink copy is given to the youth upon turning in the grievance, and a yellow copy is given to the youth at the conclusion of the grievance process with all written responses. (f) a system which provides that any appeal of a Policy 610.4.3 Appeals to Grievance Findings 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 610.4.2 Timely Resolution of business days unless circumstances dictate a longer Grievances time frame. The youth shall be notified of any delay; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ Facility administration reviews all grievances filed by youth. (h) the policy shall provide multiple internal and external Policy 610.6 Additional Provisions for methods to report sexual abuse and sexual harassment. Grievances Related to Sexual Abuse ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy 610.6.1 Emergency Grievances Related to Sexual Abuse Whether or not associated with a grievance, concerns of Policy 610.4.5 State Requirements parents, guardians, staff or other parties shall be addressed and documented in accordance with written Policy requires concerns of parents/guardians ☒ ☐ ☐ policies and procedures within a specified timeframe. to be addressed and documented within 14 days. 1362 REPORTING OF INCIDENTS Policy 207.3 Reporting of Incidents A written report of all incidents which result in physical Procedure 203.1 Institutional Reports harm, use of force, serious threat of physical harm, or Procedure 203.2 Incident Reports death of an employee, youth or other person(s) shall be maintained. Such written record shall be prepared by the ☒ ☐ ☐ Reviewed incident reports for use of force, staff and submitted to the facility manager by the end of separation, room confinement, and strip the shift, unless additional time is necessary and searches, which indicated the facility is in authorized by the facility manager or designee. compliance with this regulation. 7675 Stanislaus Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 35 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1363 USE OF REASONABLE FORCE TO COLLECT Policy 520 Biological Samples DNA SPECIMENS, SAMPLES, IMPRESSIONS Policy 520.5 Use of Reasonable Force to Collect Biological Samples and Print (a) Pursuant to Penal Code Section 298.1 authorized Impressions law enforcement, custodial, or corrections personnel including peace officers, may employ reasonable force to collect blood specimens, saliva samples, and thumb or palm print impressions from individuals who are required to provide such samples, specimens or ☒ ☐ ☐ impressions pursuant to Penal Code Section 296 and who refuse following written or oral request. (1) For the purpose of this section, the “use of reasonable force” shall be defined as the force that an objective, trained and competent correctional employee, faced with similar facts and circumstances, would consider necessary and reasonable to gain compliance with this section. (2) The use of reasonable force shall be preceded by Policy 520.5 Use of Reasonable Force to efforts to secure voluntary compliance. Efforts to Collect Biological Samples and Print secure voluntary compliance shall be documented Impressions and include an advisement of the legal obligation to ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy 520.6 Legal Mandates and Relevant provide the requisite specimen, sample or impression Laws and the consequences of refusal. (b) The force shall not be used without the prior written Policy 520.6 Legal Mandates and Relevant authorization of the supervising officer on duty. The Laws authorization shall include information that reflects the ☒ ☐ ☐ fact that the offender was asked to provide the requisite specimen, sample, or impression and refused. (1) If the use of reasonable force includes a cell Policy 520.5.1 Video Recording 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. 7675 Stanislaus Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 36 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1370 EDUCATION PROGRAM Policy 1002 Youth Educational Services Policy 1002.3 School Programs (a) School Programs The County Board of Education shall provide for the Procedure 1003 Youth Educational Services administration and operation of juvenile court schools in conjunction with the Chief Probation Officer, or designee Education Program Evaluation completed on pursuant to applicable State laws. The school and facility August 15, 2025, by Doug Silva, Director I, of administrators shall develop and implement written policy the San Joaquin County Office of Education. and procedures to ensure communication and coordination between educators and probation staff. School Staff: Culturally responsive and trauma-informed approaches should be applied when providing instruction. Education • 1 principal staff should collaborate with the facility administrator to • 5 teachers (3 JH, 1 JCF, 1 SYTF) use technology to facilitate learning and ensure safe • 5 Special Education technology practices. The facility administrator shall ☒ ☐ ☐ Paraprofessionals (all) request an annual review of each required element of the • 1 School Office/Student Records program by the Superintendent of Schools, and a report or review checklist on compliance, deficiencies, and An academic counselor provides graduation corrective action needed to achieve compliance with this plans, and a career navigator assists youth in section. Such a review, when conducted, cannot be career development and reintegration delegated to the principal or any other staff of any juvenile meetings. court school site. The Superintendent of Schools shall conduct this review in conjunction with a qualified outside agency or individual. Upon receipt of the review, the facility administrator or designee shall review each item with the Superintendent of Schools and shall take whatever corrective action is necessary to address each deficiency and to fully protect the educational interests of all youth in the facility. (b) Required Elements Policy 1002.3.1 Education Program Required The facility school program shall comply with the State Elements 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 1002.3.1 Education Program Required program shall be free from discriminatory action. Staff Elements 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 1002.5 (a) Course of Study Education Code and include, but not be limited to, courses required for high school graduation. Edmentum Courseware allows for a wide variety of online high school courses, including electives and college/career ☒ ☐ ☐ readiness opportunities. The school also uses StudySync for English Language Learners. Project-Based Learning is incorporated into the learning environment. (2) Information and preparation for the High School Policy 1002.5 (b) Course of Study Equivalency Test as approved by the California Department of Education shall be made available to ☒ ☐ ☐ eligible youth. 7675 Stanislaus Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 37 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (3) Youth shall be informed of post-secondary Policy 1002.5 (c) Course of Study education and vocational opportunities. Modesto Junior College and vocational options/certificates are available to youth. ☒ ☐ ☐ Culinary and truck driving are two examples of career technical education. Youth have the opportunity to participate in digital arts and career exploration through Paxton Patterson. (4) Administration of the High School Equivalency Policy 1002.5 (d) Course of Study Tests as approved by the California Department of ☒ ☐ ☐ Education, shall be made available when possible. (5) Supplemental instruction shall be afforded to youth Policy 1002.5 (e) Course of Study who do not demonstrate sufficient progress towards grade level standards. A full-time Instructional Coach is working on ☒ ☐ ☐ credit alignment and developing with teachers project-based learning. (6) The minimum school day shall be consistent with Policy 1002.5 (f) Course of Study State Education Code Requirements for juvenile court schools. The facility administrator, in conjunction with Procedure 1003.2 School Attendance education staff, must ensure that operational procedures do not interfere with the time afforded for ☒ ☐ ☐ Minimum day requirements are met within the the minimum instructional day. Absences, time out of daily schedule. class or educational instruction, both excused and unexcused, shall be documented. (7) Education shall be provided to all youth regardless Policy 1002.5 (g) Course of Study of classification, housing, security status, disciplinary 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 1002.7 (a) Discipline (1) Positive behavior management will be implemented to reduce the need for disciplinary action Procedure 1003.3 School Procedure and in the school setting and be integrated into the facility’s Disciplinary Issues overall behavioral management plan and security ☒ ☐ ☐ system. Elements of PBIS interventions and restorative practices are implemented daily and as needed. (2) School staff shall be advised of administrative Policy 1002.7 (b) Discipline decisions made by probation staff that may affect the ☒ ☐ ☐ educational programming of students. (3) Except as otherwise provided by the State Policy 1002.7 (c) Discipline Education Code, expulsion/suspension from school shall be imposed only when other means of correction The principal indicated that one youth was fails to bring about proper conduct. School staff shall recently suspended for egregious conduct. follow the appropriate due process safeguards as set He indicated suspensions are rarely used as forth in the State Education Code including the rights ☒ ☐ ☐ the goal is to reintegrate youth back into the of students with special needs. School staff shall classroom. document the other means of correction used prior to imposing expulsion/ suspension if an expulsion/suspension is ultimately imposed. (4) The facility administrator, in conjunction with Policy 1002.7 (d) Discipline education staff will develop policies and procedures that address the rights of any student who has ☒ ☐ ☐ continuing difficulty completing a school day. 7675 Stanislaus Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 38 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (d) Provisions for Special Populations Policy 1002.6 Provisions for Special (1) State and federal laws and regulations shall be Populations observed for all individuals with disabilities or suspected disabilities. This includes but is not limited Special Education services are available and to child find, assessment, continuum of alternative ☒ ☐ ☐ utilized with purpose. placements, manifestation determination reviews, and implementation of Section 504 Plans and Individualized Education Programs. (2) Youth identified as English Learners (EL) shall be Policy 1002.6 Provisions for Special afforded an educational program that addresses their Populations language needs pursuant to all applicable state and ☒ ☐ ☐ federal laws and regulations governing programs for EL students. (e) Educational Screening and Admission Policy 1002.4 Educational Screening and (1) Youth shall be interviewed after admittance and a Admission record maintained that documents a youth’s ☒ ☐ ☐ educational history, including but not limited to: Assessments and a survey are completed upon enrollment. (A) School progress/school history; Policy 1002.4 (a) Educational Screening and Admission ☒ ☐ ☐ (B) Home Language Survey and the results of the Policy 1002.4 (b) Educational Screening and State Test used for English language proficiency; Admission ☒ ☐ ☐ (C) Needs and services of special populations as Policy 1002.4 (c) Educational Screening and defined by the State Education Code, including but Admission ☒ ☐ ☐ not limited to, students with special needs. (D) Discipline problems. Policy 1002.4 (d) Educational Screening and Admission ☒ ☐ ☐ (2) Youth will be immediately enrolled in school. Policy 1002.4 Educational Enrollment Educational staff shall conduct an assessment to Requirements determine the youth’s general academic functioning ☒ ☐ ☐ levels to enable placement in core curriculum courses. (3) After admission to the facility, a preliminary Policy 1002.4 Educational Screening and education plan shall be developed for each youth Admission within five school days. ☒ ☐ ☐ Each student has a “Student Grad Plan”. (4) Upon enrollment, education staff shall comply with Policy 1002.4 Educational Screening and the State Education Code and request the youth’s Admission 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. (f) Educational Reporting Policy 1002.8 (a) Educational Records (1) The complete facility educational record of the youth shall be forwarded to the next educational ☒ ☐ ☐ placement in accordance with the State Education Code. 7675 Stanislaus Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 39 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (2) The County Superintendent of Schools shall Policy 1002.8 (c) Educational Records provide appropriate credit (full or partial) for course work completed while in juvenile court school in ☒ ☐ ☐ accordance with the State Education Code. (g) Transition and Re-Entry Planning Policy 1002.9 Transition and Re-Entry (1) The Superintendent of Schools and the Chief Planning Probation Officer or designee, shall develop policies and procedures to meet the transition needs of youth, Reintegration meetings are held and including the development of an education transition ☒ ☐ ☐ attended by a Career Navigator, Probation plan, in accordance with the State Education Code Staff, Mental Health Staff, and other facility and in alignment with Title 15, Minimum Standards for collaborative and community partners. Juvenile Facilities, Section 1355. (h) Post-Secondary Education Opportunities Policy 1002.10 Post-Secondary Education (1) The school and facility administrator should, Opportunities whenever possible, collaborate with local post- secondary education providers to facilitate access to Modesto Junior College classes are available educational and vocational opportunities for youth that along with vocational opportunities such as considers the use of technology to implement these Culinary, Coding, Trucking, and Financial ☒ ☐ ☐ programs. Literacy. MJC Staff set career pathways with students and enroll them in their courses. A consultant provides Entrepreneurial Leadership programming for detention and commitment youth. 1371 PROGRAMS, RECREATION, AND EXERCISE. Policy 1003 Programs, Exercise, and 6B Recreation The facility administrator shall develop and implement written policies and procedures for programs, recreation, Procedure 1001 Programs, Exercise, and and exercise for all youth. The intent is to minimize the Recreation amount of time youth are in their rooms or their bed area. ☒ ☐ ☐ The facility has a Supervising Probation Corrections Officer assigned as a Program Coordinator who manages programs and services. Juvenile facilities shall provide the opportunity for Policy 1003.3 Responsibilities programs, recreation, and exercise a minimum of three hours a day during the week and five hours a day each BSCC staff reviewed the November 2024, Saturday, Sunday or other non-school days, of which March, and May 2025 Daily Program Sheets one hour shall be an outdoor activity, weather permitting. for each housing unit, which document the ☒ ☐ ☐ daily recreation, exercise, and programming offered to youth. In addition, I reviewed the November 2024, March, and May 2025 Monthly Program calendar for scheduled programs to be provided to youth. A youth’s participation in programs, recreation, and Policy 1003.3 Responsibilities exercise may be suspended only upon a written finding 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 1003.3 Responsibilities be posted in the living units. BSCC staff reviewed the school day schedule ☒ ☐ ☐ and the non-school day schedule. Schedules are posted in the living units. 7675 Stanislaus Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 40 of 51 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 1003.3 Responsibilities recreation, and exercise by the responsible agency to ensure content offered is current, consistent, and A memorandum dated August 15, 2024, by relevant to the population. Superintendent Tracie Martin and a ☒ ☐ ☐ memorandum dated September 10, 2025, by Superintendent David Costa addressed all elements of this regulation. (a)Programs. All youth shall be provided with the Policy 1003.6 Access to Programs opportunity for at least one hour of daily programming to include, but not be limited to, trauma focused, cognitive, The facility has partnered with several evidence-based, best practice interventions that are community-based organizations, service culturally relevant and linguistically appropriate, or pro- providers, and Stanislaus County Office of social interventions and activities designed to reduce Education (SCOE) to provide programming. recidivism. These programs should be based on the youth’s individual needs as required by Sections 1355 SCOE provides culinary, digital arts, financial and 1356. Such programs may be provided under the literacy, and the Student Repair Academy. direction of the Chief Probation Officer or the County Other career programming by collaborative Office of Education and can be administered by county partners includes manufacturing, truck driving, partners such as mental health agencies, community construction, and Paxton Patterson. based organizations, faith-based organizations or Probation staff. Leaders in Community Alternatives offer Programs may include but are not limited to: Aggression Replacement Training and CBI for (1) Cognitive Behavior Interventions; all youth. In addition, the youth participate in (2) Management of Stress and Trauma; the following: (3) Anger Management; (4) Conflict Resolution; • Let’s Work (5) Juvenile Justice System; • Haven (6) Trauma-related interventions; • Creative Writing (7) Victim Awareness; • Youth for Christ (8) Self-Improvement; • Culinary (9) Parenting Skills and support; • Hospice Individual Counseling (10) Tolerance and Diversity; ☒ ☐ ☐ • Library and Book Club (11) Healing Informed Approaches; • Love Notes (12) Interventions by Credible Messengers; • Mindfulness for Trauma and Addiction (13) Gender Specific Programming; • Without Permission\ (14) Art, creative writing, or self-expression; • Teen Pregnancy Prevention Class (15) CPR and First Aid training; • Rising Scholarship Network (16) Restorative Justice or Civic Engagement; (17) Career and leadership opportunities; and, • Substance Abuse (18) Other topics suitable to the youth population. • Project With • Prison Education Project • Emotional Support Dog • Financial Literacy Programming is led by unit staff when not provided by another organization. The program calendar highlights in red when unit staff are responsible for leading programming for the youth. An option for staff to use is the Cell Dreamer personal development course. In addition, binders with appropriate programming material are available in each unit. BSCC observed facility staff providing programming to the youth in multiple housing units. Youth affirm in interviews that they receive programming on a daily basis. 7675 Stanislaus Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 41 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (b) Recreation. All youth shall be provided the opportunity Policy 1003.5 Access to Recreation for at least one hour of daily access to unscheduled activities such as leisure reading, letter writing, and Interviews with youth affirm that they receive entertainment. Activities shall be supervised and include an hour of recreation every day. Recreational orientation and may include coaching of youth. activities available to the youth include letter ☒ ☐ ☐ writing, reading, journaling, movies/TV entertainment, telephone, games, arts/crafts, and meditation. The facility has a library located in the incentive programming unit. (c) Exercise. All youth shall be provided with the Policy 1003.4 Access to Exercise opportunity for at least one hour of large muscle activity each day. Interviews with youth affirm that they receive an hour of large muscle activity every day. Exercise opportunities available to the youth ☒ ☐ ☐ include, but are not limited to, indoor/outdoor basketball, handball, soccer, indoor/outdoor volleyball, pickleball, flag football, kickball, baseball, badminton, yoga, dance, and circuit training. The administrator/manager may suspend, for a period not Policy 1003.7 Security and Supervision to exceed 24 hours, access to recreation and programs. The administrator/manager shall document the reasons ☒ ☐ ☐ why suspension of recreation and programs occurs. 1372 RELIGIOUS PROGRAM Policy 1004 Religious Programs The facility administrator shall provide access to religious Procedure 1005 Religious Programs services and/or religious counseling at least once each week. Attendance shall be voluntary. A youth shall be The facility has a volunteer Chaplain to assist allowed to participate in an activity outside of their room if with supervising, planning, directing, and he/she elects not to participate in religious programs. ☒ ☐ ☐ coordinating religious services. Religious Religious programs shall provide for: services are held every Sunday. One-on-one services are held every Monday. Upon request of the youth, the Chaplain will coordinate specific requested religious services or counseling. Policy 1004.10 Religious Services and (a) opportunity for religious services and practices; Religious Counseling ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy 1004.10 Religious Services and (b) availability of clergy; and, Religious Counseling ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy 1004.6 Religious Diets and Meal (c) availability of religious diets. Service ☒ ☐ ☐ 1373 WORK PROGRAM Policy 1005 Youth Work Program The facility administrator shall develop policies and The facility does not have a formal work procedures regarding the fair and consistent assignment program. Youth participate in keeping their of youth to work programs. Work assigned to a youth shall ☒ ☐ ☐ room and living unit clean. be meaningful, constructive and related to vocational training or increasing a youth’s sense of responsibility. Work programs shall not be imposed as a disciplinary measure 7675 Stanislaus Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 42 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1374 VISITING Policy 1006 Youth Visitation The facility administrator shall develop and implement Procedure 1000 Youth Visitation written policies and procedures for visiting, that include provisions for special visits. Youth shall be allowed to Visiting is made available on Thursday and receive visits by parents, guardians or persons standing Sunday. Each facility program has one hour of in loco parentis, and children of youth. Other family visiting on two specified days and times each members, such as grandparents and siblings, and week. In addition, visiting is scheduled supportive adults, may be allowed to visit with the ☒ ☐ ☐ separately for high-security youth. approval of the facility administrator or designee, and in conjunction with the youth’s case plan or in the best On the last Sunday of every month, virtual interest of the youth. visiting is provided for siblings for incentive programming. BSCC interviewed youth who indicated visiting always occurred as scheduled. All visits shall occur at reasonable times, subject only to Policy 1006.3.2 Visitation Requirements the limitations necessary to maintain order and security. Policy 1006.6 Denial or Termination of Visiting Visitation shall not be denied solely based on the visitor’s Privileges criminal history. The staff shall determine in each case, whether the visitor’s criminal history represents a risk to ☒ ☐ ☐ the safety of youth or staff in the facility. Any denial of visitation or limitation on visitations shall be communicated to the youth, person denied and facility administrator. Opportunity for visitation shall be a minimum of two hours Policy 1006.5 Visiting Schedule 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 1006.8 Special Visits minimum and/or outside of the regular visiting hours, shall Policy 1006.9 Attorney and Professional Visits be accommodated as necessary and within the discretion of the facility administrator or designee. Family therapy Procedure 1000.1.3 Professional Visits and professional visits shall be accommodated outside ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure 1000.1.4 Attorney Visits and the provisions of this regulation. Facilities may provide Consultations visitation opportunities outside of normal visiting hours to accommodate special visits. The facility may provide access to technology as an Policy 1006.3.2 Visitation Requirements alternative, but not as a replacement, to in-person visiting. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1375 CORRESPONDENCE Policy 1007 Youth Mail The facility administrator shall develop and implement Procedure 1002 Youth Mail written policies and procedures for correspondence which provide that: ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC interviewed youth who indicated there (a) there is no limitation on the volume of mail that youth is no limit on the amount of mail they can send may send or receive; or receive. (b) youth may send two letters per week postage free; Policy 1007.3 Mail Generally ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) youth may correspond confidentially with state and Policy 1007.9 Youth Requests for Writing federal courts, any member of the State Bar or holder of Materials public office, and the Board; however, authorized facility ☒ ☐ ☐ staff may open and inspect such mail only to search for Youth are provided postage for seven letters contraband and in the presence of the youth; and, per week. (d) incoming and outgoing mail, other than that described Policy 1007.4 Confidential Correspondence 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. 7675 Stanislaus Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 43 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1376 TELEPHONE ACCESS Policy 1008 Youth Telephone Access 7B The administrator of each juvenile facility shall develop Procedure 1004 Youth Telephone Access and implement written policies and procedures to provide youth with access to telephone communications. ☒ ☐ ☐ The youth interviewed were aware of policies for telephone use and had daily access to the telephone. BSCC staff confirmed telephones in the housing units were operational. 1377 ACCESS TO LEGAL SERVICES Policy 1009 Youth Access to Courts and Counsel The facility administrator shall develop written procedures Policy 1009.5 Youth Request for Assistance to ensure the right of youth to have access to the courts ☒ ☐ ☐ and legal services. Such access shall include: (a) access, upon request by the youth, to licensed attorneys and their authorized representatives; (b) provision for confidential consultation with attorneys; Policy 1009.6 Visitation Related to Legal and, ☒ ☐ ☐ Defense (c) unlimited postage free, legal correspondence and Policy 1009.7 Legal Mail and Communication cost-free telephone access as appropriate. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1390 DISCIPLINE Policy 600 Youth Discipline Policy 600.4 Limitations on Disciplinary The facility administrator shall develop and implement Actions written policies and procedures for the discipline of youth that shall promote acceptable behavior; including the use Procedure 602.1 Order and Security of positive behavior interventions and supports. Discipline Procedure 602.2 Philosophical Principles of shall be imposed at the least restrictive level which Discipline promotes the desired behavior and shall not include Procedure 602.3 Intervention Techniques for corporal punishment, group punishment, physical or Avoiding Disruptive Behavior psychological degradation. ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure 1006 Behavior Modification Deprivation of the following is not permitted: Program The facility has a Behavior Modification Program in which the youth earn points for positive behavior. The points earned allow for special privileges such as later bedtime, honor room program, Judges Honor Roll, game room, Saturday Program, and unit aide. Policy 600.4 (a) Limitations on Disciplinary (a) bed and bedding; Actions ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy 600.4 (h) Limitations on Disciplinary (b) daily shower, access to drinking fountain, toilet and Actions personal hygiene items, and clean clothing; ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy 600.4 (e) Limitations on Disciplinary (c) full nutrition; Actions ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy 600.4 (g),(s) Limitations on Disciplinary (d) contact with parent or attorney; Actions ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy 600.4 (l) Limitations on Disciplinary (e) exercise; Actions ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy 600.4 (p),(t) Limitations on Disciplinary (f) medical services and counseling; Actions ☒ ☐ ☐ 7675 Stanislaus Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 44 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 Policy 600.4 (t) Limitations on Disciplinary (g) religious services; Actions ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy 600.4 (o) Limitations on Disciplinary (h) clean and sanitary living conditions; Actions ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy 600.4 (f) Limitations on Disciplinary (i) the right to send and receive mail; Actions ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy 600.4 (t) Limitations on Disciplinary (j) education; and, Actions ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy 600.4 (t) Limitations on Disciplinary (k) rehabilitative programming. Actions ☒ ☐ ☐ The facility administrator shall establish rules of conduct Policy 600.3. Facility Superintendent and disciplinary penalties to guide the conduct of youth. Responsibilities Such rules and penalties shall include both major Policy 601.4 Minor Rule Violations violations and minor violations, be stated simply and Policy 601.5 Major Rule Violations affirmatively, and be made available to all youth. Provision ☒ ☐ ☐ shall be made to provide accessible information to youth Procedure 602.4 Disciplinary Options and with disabilities, limited English proficiency, or limited Sanctions literacy. 1391 DISCIPLINE PROCESS Policy 601 Youth Discipline Process Policy 601.3 Due Process The facility administrator shall develop and implement Policy 601.5.4 Hearings written policies and procedures for the administration of discipline which shall include, but not be limited to: BSCC staff reviewed 15 discipline process (a) designation of personnel authorized to impose packages, which included Notice of discipline for violation of rules; Discipline/Due Process Hearing forms and ☒ ☐ ☐ incident reports. The incidents involved contraband, unit disruption, gang-related activity, fighting, and assaults on other youth. Discipline imposed was a loss of points and/or privileges. In six instances, the youth requested a hearing. None of the hearings were appealed for administration to review. (b) prohibiting discipline to be delegated to any youth; Policy 601.3.1 (b) Youth Discipline Procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) definition of major and minor rule violations and their Policy 601.4 Minor Rule Violations consequences, and due process requirements; Policy 601.5 Major Rule Violations Procedure 602.4 Disciplinary Options and Sanctions Procedure 602.5 Minor Rule Violations ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure 602.6 Sanctions for Minor Rule Violations Procedure 602.7 Major Rule Violations Procedure 602.8 Sanctions for Major Rule Violations (d) trauma-informed approaches and positive behavior Policy 601.3.1 Youth Discipline Procedures interventions; ☒ ☐ ☐ 7675 Stanislaus Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 45 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (e) minor rule violations may be handled informally by Policy 601.4 Minor Rule Violations counseling, advising the youth of expected conduct imposing a minor consequence. Discipline shall be Procedure 602.4 Disciplinary Options and ☒ ☐ ☐ accompanied by written documentation and a policy of Sanctions review and appeal to a supervisor; and, (f) major rule violations and the discipline process shall Policy 601.5 Major Rule Violations be documented and require the following: Policy 601.5.3 Notifications (1) written notice of violation prior to a hearing; Procedure 602.9 Supervisor Duties During a ☒ ☐ ☐ Disciplinary Review (2) accommodations provided to youth with Policy 601.5.6 Staff Member Assistance disabilities, limited literacy, and English language ☒ ☐ ☐ learners; (3) hearing by a person who is not a party to the Policy 601.5.4 Hearings incident; ☒ ☐ ☐ (4) opportunity for the youth to be heard, present Policy 601.5.5 Evidence evidence and testimony; ☒ ☐ ☐ (5) provision for youth to be assisted by staff in the Policy 601.5.6 Staff Member Assistance hearing process; ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy 601.5.9 Disciplinary Appeals (6) provision for administrative review. ☒ ☐ ☐ (g) violations that result in a removal from camp or Policy 601.6.1 State Guidelines for commitment program, but not a return to court, will follow Disciplinary Sanctions ☒ ☐ ☐ the due process provisions in subsection © above. 1410 MANAGEMENT OF COMMUNICABLE Policy 708 Management of Communicable DISEASES. Diseases-Youth Policy 708.4 Exposure Prevention and The health administrator/responsible physician, in Mitigation cooperation with the facility administrator and the local health officer, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure 702 Communicable Disease-Youth procedures to address the identification, treatment, control and follow-up management of communicable diseases. The policies and procedures shall address, but not be limited to: Policy 708.3 (c)(1) Procedure (a) Intake health screening procedures; ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy 708.3 (c)(2) Procedure (b) Identification of relevant symptoms; ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy 708.3 (c)(3) Procedure (c) Referral for medical evaluation; ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy 708.4.3 Medical Consultation, (d) Treatment responsibilities during detention; ☒ ☐ ☐ Evaluation and Treatment (e) Coordination with public and private community- Policy 708.3 (d)(2) Procedure based resources for follow-up treatment; ☒ ☐ ☐ (f) Applicable reporting requirements; and, Policy 708.3 (c)(9) Procedure ☒ ☐ ☐ (g) Strategies for handling disease outbreaks. Policy 708.3 (d)(3) Procedure ☒ ☐ ☐ 7675 Stanislaus Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 46 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 The policies and procedures shall be updated as Policy 708.3 Procedure necessary to reflect communicable disease priorities identified by the local health officer and currently Medical staff are to review these policies with recommended public health interventions. ☒ ☐ ☐ the Exposure Control Officer to reflect Stanislaus County Public Health and CDC- recommended interventions. 1433 REQUESTS FOR HEALTH CARE SERVICES Policy 703 Availability of Standards of Care Policy 703.3 Youth Access to Healthcare and The health administrator, in cooperation with the facility Treatment administrator, shall develop policy and procedures to Policy 728.3 (a) Requests for Health Care establish a daily routine for youth to convey requests for Services emergency and non-emergency medical, dental and behavioral/mental health care services. A locked box is accessible in the living units for the youth to confidentially convey requests for ☒ ☐ ☐ healthcare and behavioral health services. The youth interviewed were aware of the confidential box, and those who had requested medical services were seen the next day. Youth also indicated that behavioral health was timely in responding to requests. Youth indicated they could also ask staff to be seen it the situation was emergent. 1480 STANDARD FACILTY CLOTHING ISSUE Policy 803 Standard Facility Clothing Issue The youth’s personal clothing, undergarments and The Juvenile Hall Contact Log/Observation footwear may be substituted for the institutional clothing Sheet documents the youth’s issuance of and footwear specified in this regulation. The facility has clothing items. the primary responsibility to provide clothing and footwear. Clothing provisions shall ensure that: ☒ ☐ ☐ The clothing worn by youth was observed to be in good repair, free of stains, and well-fitted. The youth interviewed indicated that if they needed new underwear, outer clothing, or shoes, they could ask staff and they would receive the items. (a) Clothing is clean, reasonably fitted, durable, easily Policy 803.4 (a) Standard Facility Clothing laundered, in good repair, and free of holes and tears. Issue ☒ ☐ ☐ (b) The standard issue of climatically suitable clothing Policy 803.4 (b)(1) Standard Facility Clothing for youth shall consist of but not be limited to: Issue ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) Socks and serviceable footwear; Policy 803.4 (b)(2) Standard Facility Clothing (2) Outer garments; Issue ☒ ☐ ☐ (3) New non-disposable underwear which shall Policy 803.4 (b)(3) Standard Facility Clothing remain with the youth throughout their stay, and; Issue ☒ ☐ ☐ (4) Undergarments, that are freshly laundered and Policy 803.4 (b)(4) Standard Facility Clothing free of stains, including tee shirts and bras. Issue ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) Clothing is laundered at the temperature required by Policy 803.4 (c) Standard Facility Clothing local ordinances for the commercial laundries and dried Issue completely in a mechanical dryer or other laundry method approved by the local health officer. ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure 803.4 Laundry Procedures for Clothing 7675 Stanislaus Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 47 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (d) Suitable clothing is issued to pregnant youth. Policy 803.4 (d) Standard Facility Clothing Issue ☒ ☐ ☐ 1482 CLOTHING EXCHANGE Policy 804 Clothing Exchange The facility administrator shall develop and implement Procedure 803.3 Clothing Issuance written policies and site-specific procedures for the Procedure 803.4 Laundry Procedures for cleaning and scheduled exchange of clothing. Unless Clothing work, climatic conditions, or illness necessitates more Procedure 803.5 Undergarment frequent exchange, outer garments, except for footwear, ☒ ☐ ☐ shall be exchanged at least once each week. Tee shirts, Interviews with youth confirm they are bras, and underwear shall be exchanged daily; youth receiving the required clean clothing daily, and shall receive their own underwear back at exchange. the laundry process ensures they receive their own underwear back. 1484 CONTROL OF VERMIN IN YOUTH’S Policy 806 Pest Control PERSONAL CLOTHING Procedure 501.4.6 Vermin Control 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 807 Issuance of Personal Care Items There shall be written policies and site-specific Procedure 803.6 Hygiene and Dress Code procedures developed and implemented by the facility Standards administrator for the availability of personal hygiene ☒ ☐ ☐ items. Each female youth shall be provided with sanitary The Juvenile Hall Contact Log/Observation napkins, panty liners and tampons as requested. Sheet documents the youth’s issuance of Each youth to be held over 24 hours shall be provided personal care items. with the following personal care items; Policy 807.4 (a) Issuance of Personal Care (a) Toothbrush; ☒ ☐ ☐ Items to Youth Policy 807.4 (b) Issuance of Personal Care (b) Toothpaste; ☒ ☐ ☐ Items to Youth Policy 807.4 (c) Issuance of Personal Care (c) Soap; ☒ ☐ ☐ Items to Youth Policy 807.4 (d) Issuance of Personal Care (d) Comb; ☒ ☐ ☐ Items to Youth Policy 807.4 (e) Issuance of Personal Care (e) Shaving implements; ☒ ☐ ☐ Items to Youth Policy 807.4 (f) Issuance of Personal Care (f) Deodorant; ☒ ☐ ☐ Items to Youth Policy 807.4 (g) Issuance of Personal Care (g) Lotion; ☒ ☐ ☐ Items to Youth Policy 807.4 (h) Issuance of Personal Care (h) Shampoo; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ Items to Youth Policy 807.4 (i) Issuance of Personal Care (i) Post-shower conditioning hair products. ☒ ☐ ☐ Items to Youth 7675 Stanislaus Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 48 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 Youth shall not be required to share any personal care Policy 807.4 Issuance of Personal Care Items items listed in items (a) through (d). Liquid soap provided to Youth through a common dispenser is permitted. Youth shall not share disposable razors. Double edged safety razors, electric razors, and other shaving instruments capable of breaking the skin, when shared among youth, ☒ ☐ ☐ shall be disinfected between individual uses by the method prescribed by the State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology in Sections 979 and 980, Chapter 9, Title 16, California Code of Regulations. 1486 PERSONAL HYGIENE Policy 808 Youth Hygiene Policy 808.4 Personal Hygiene of Youth There shall be written policies and site specific Policy 808.6 Youth Showers procedures developed and implemented by the facility administrator for showering/bathing and brushing of ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure 803.6 Hygiene and Dress Code teeth. Youth shall be permitted to shower/bathe up on Standards assignment to a housing unit and on a daily basis Procedure 803.7 Showering Program thereafter and given an opportunity to brush their teeth after each meal. 1487 SHAVING Policy 809 Shaving Youth shall have access to a razor daily, unless their BSCC interviewed some youth who indicated appearance must be maintained for reasons of they have the opportunity to shave daily; identification in Court. All youth shall have equal however, some youth indicated it was limited opportunity to shave face and body hair. The facility ☒ ☐ ☐ to certain days of the week. Discussed with administrator may suspend this requirement in relation facility administration, the need to ensure to youth who are considered to be a danger to allotted time is available for youth to shave themselves or others. daily. 1488 HAIR CARE SERVICES Policy 810 Hair Care Services Hair care services shall be available in all juvenile Procedure 603 Grooming-Hair Care facilities. Youth shall receive hair care services monthly. Procedure 803.8 Hair Care Equipment shall be cleaned and disinfected after each haircut or procedure, by a method approved by the State Youth are to request hair care services utilizing Board of Barbering and Cosmetology. ☒ ☐ ☐ the Juvenile Hall or Juvenile Commitment Facility Request Form. Youth haircuts were provided by licensed barbers/cosmetologists or facility staff. BSCC staff reviewed twenty- two monthly invoices and corresponding request forms. 1500 STANDARD BEDDING AND LINEN ISSUE Policy 811 Standard Bedding and Linen Issue Clean laundered, suitable bedding and linens, in good Procedure 803.1 Bedding and Linen Issuance repair, shall be provided for each youth entering a living area who is expected to remain overnight, shall include, ☒ ☐ ☐ The Juvenile Hall Contact Log/Observation but not be limited to: Sheet documents the youth’s issuance of bedding. (a) One mattress or mattress-pillow combination which Policy 811.3 (a) Standard Bedding and Issue meets the requirements of Section 1502 of these ☒ ☐ ☐ regulations; (b) One pillow and a pillow case unless provided for in Policy 811.3 (b) Standard Bedding and Issue (a) above; ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) One mattress cover and a sheet or two sheets; Policy 811.3 (c) Standard Bedding and Issue ☒ ☐ ☐ (d) One towel; and, Policy 811.3 (d) Standard Bedding and Issue ☒ ☐ ☐ (e) One blanket or more, up on request Policy 811.3 (e) Standard Bedding and Issue ☒ ☐ ☐ 7675 Stanislaus Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 49 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1501 BEDDING LINEN EXCHANGE Policy 812 Bedding and Linen Exchange The facility administrator shall develop and implement Procedure 803.2 Laundry site specific written policies and procedures for the scheduled exchange of laundered bedding and linen ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff interviewed youth who affirmed issued to each youth housed. Washable items such as they exchanged their linen and blankets as sheets, mattress covers, pillow cases and towels shall required by regulation. They can receive clean be exchanged for clean replacement at least once each linen if needed prior to exchange day. week. The covering blanket shall be cleaned or laundered once Policy 812.3 Bedding and Linen Exchange a month. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1510 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY AND Policy 814 Facility Sanitation, Safety, and MAINTENANCE Maintenance The facility administrator shall develop and implement Procedure 800 Sanitation Inspections written policies and site-specific procedures for the Procedure 802 Housekeeping and maintenance of an acceptable level of cleanliness, Maintenance repair and safety throughout the facility. The plan shall provide for a regular schedule of housekeeping tasks, ☒ ☐ ☐ The intake/admission and Unit 1 is currently equipment, including restraint devices, and physical undergoing a remodel. The housing units, plant maintenance and inspections to identify and sleeping rooms, restrooms, and recreation correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices areas were organized, clean-smelling, and in a timely manner. The use of chemicals shall be done free from graffiti or damage. The facility is well- in accordance to the product label and Safety Data maintained. Sheet which may include the use of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE). 7675 Stanislaus Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 50 of 51 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) 7675 Stanislaus Camp CI PRO 25-26 Page 51 of 51 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 JUVENILE HALLS, SPECIAL PURPOSE JUVENILE HALLS AND CAMPS PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION Board of State and Community Corrections APPLICABLE TITLE 24 REGULATIONS: 4/98; 2001; 2003; 2009; 2014; 2018 BSCC Code: 7674, 7675 FACILITY NAME: Stanislaus Secure Youth Treatment Facility and Juvenile FACILITY TYPE: SYTF, Camp Commitment Facility 4/98: 2001: 2003: 2009: 2014: 2018: APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply): ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐ FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Shay Molennor DATE: September 11, 2025 TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 1230.1.1 Reception/intake admission. This is a commitment facility. In each juvenile hall, space used for the reception of ☐ ☐ ☒ youth pending admission to juvenile hall shall have the following space and equipment: 1. Weapons lockers as specified in Section 1230.2.9; ☐ ☐ ☒ 2. A secure room for the confinement of youth pending admission to juvenile hall as specified in Section 1230.1.2; In each juvenile hall, camp and ranch, space used ☐ ☐ ☒ for the reception of youth pending admission to these facilities shall have the following space and equipment: 3. Access to a shower; ☐ ☐ ☒ 4. A secure vault or storage space for youth, valuables; ☐ ☐ ☒ 5. Telephone accessible to youth; and ☐ ☐ ☒ 6. Access to hot and cold running water for staff use. ☐ ☐ ☒ 1230.1.2 Locked holding room. A locked holding room shall: 1. Contain a minimum of 15 square feet of floor area ☐ ☐ ☒ per youth; 2. Provide no less than 45 square feet of floor space ☐ ☐ ☒ and have a clear ceiling height of 8 feet or more; 3. Contain seating to accommodate all youth as ☐ ☐ ☒ specified in Section 1230.2.8; 4. Be equipped with a toilet, wash basin, mirror and drinking fountain unless as specified in Section 1230.2, unless a procedure is in effect to give the ☐ ☐ ☒ youth access to a toilet, wash basin and drinking fountain; 5. Maximize visual supervision of youth by staff; and ☐ ☐ ☒ 6. Have an outward swinging or lateral sliding door. ☐ ☐ ☒ 7674 7675 Stanislaus SYTF Camp CI PHY 25-26 - 1 - J456 JUV PHY eff. 1.1.20 (25-26) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 1230.1.3 Natural light. Outer-facing exterior windows where youth’s privacy is not at risk shall be provided in locked sleeping rooms, single occupancy sleeping rooms, double occupancy ☒ ☐ ☐ sleeping rooms, dormitories and dayrooms. Natural light may be provided by, but is not limited to, skylights or windows in dayrooms, windows in adjacent exterior exercise areas, and in sleeping rooms and/or dormitories. 1230.1.4 Corridors All doors from sleeping rooms open into the dayroom. ☐ ☐ ☒ Corridors in living areas shall be at least eight feet wide. 1230.1.5 Living unit. A living unit shall be a self-contained unit containing locked sleeping rooms, single and double occupancy ☒ ☐ ☐ sleeping rooms, or dormitories, dayroom space, toilet, wash basins, drinking fountains and showers commensurate to the number of youth housed. A living unit shall not be divided in a way that hinders direct access, supervision, immediate intervention or ☒ ☐ ☐ other action if needed. In juvenile halls, the number of youth housed in a living unit shall not exceed 30. 1230.1.6 Locked sleeping rooms. Locked sleeping rooms shall be equipped with an ☒ ☐ ☐ individual or combination toilet, wash basin, mirror and drinking fountain. Doors to locked sleeping rooms shall swing outward or ☒ ☐ ☐ slide laterally. 1230.1.7 Single occupancy sleeping rooms. Single occupancy sleeping rooms shall provide the ☒ ☐ ☐ following: 1. A minimum of 70 square feet of floor area; 2. A minimum ceiling height of eight feet; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ 3. The door into this room shall swing outward or slide laterally and be provided with a view panel, a ☒ ☐ ☐ minimum of 144 square inches, constructed of security glazing. 4. Contain a bed as specified in 1230.2.5. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1230.1.8 Double occupancy sleeping rooms. Double occupancy sleeping rooms shall provide the ☒ ☐ ☐ following: 1. A minimum of 100 square feet of floor area; 2. A minimum clear ceiling height of 8 feet and a ☒ ☐ ☐ minimum width of 7 feet; and, 3. The door into this room shall swing outward or slide laterally and be provided with a view panel, a ☒ ☐ ☐ minimum of 144 square inches, constructed of security glazing. 4. Contain a bed as specified in 1230.2.5. ☒ ☐ ☐ 7674 7675 Stanislaus SYTF Camp CI PHY 25-26 - 2 - J456 JUV PHY eff. 1.1.20 (25-26) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 1230.1.9 Dormitories Dormitories shall provide the following: 1. A minimum of 50 square feet of floor area per ☒ ☐ ☐ youth with the minimum size of a dormitory being 200 square feet of floor area and a minimum 8- foot clear ceiling height; 2. Designed for no fewer than four youth; ☒ ☐ ☐ 3. Dormitories in juvenile halls shall be designed for This is a commitment facility. ☐ ☐ ☒ no more than 30 youth; 4. Camps shall conform to Items 1 and 2. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1230.1.10 Dayrooms Dayrooms shall contain 35 square feet of floor area per ☒ ☐ ☐ youth, contain tables and seating to accommodate the maximum numbers of youth allowed access at a given time. Access must be provided to toilets, wash basins, drinking fountains and showers as specified in Section ☒ ☐ ☐ 1230.2. 1230.1.11 Physical activity and recreation areas. Indoor/outdoor physical activity and recreation areas shall be designed as follows: 1. Minimum indoor outdoor recreation space for ☒ ☐ ☐ facility capacity: 40 or less is 9,000 square feet; 41-274 is 225 square feet per youth up to 61,650 square feet; 275 or more is 61,650 square feet, plus 145 square feet for each youth beyond 274 [up to a maximum of 87,120 square feet] 1.1 At least one quarter of the dedicated indoor/outdoor space shall be a paved or like ☒ ☐ ☐ surface. 1.2 The required recreation area shall contain no ☒ ☐ ☐ single dimension less than 40 feet. 2. A portion of the dedicated space for physical activity and recreation shall be out-of-doors and be sufficient size and equipped in such a manner to allow ☒ ☐ ☐ compliance with Title 15, Section 1371, which requires at least one hour per day of outdoor activity for each detained youth. 3. Lighting of outdoor recreation areas shall be provided to allow for evening activities and to provide ☒ ☐ ☐ security. 4. Access must be provided to a toilet, wash basin ☒ ☐ ☐ and drinking fountain as specified in Section 1230.2. 1230.1.12 Academic classrooms. ☒ ☐ ☐ There shall be a dedicated classroom space for every juvenile in every facility. The primary purpose for the academic classroom shall ☒ ☐ ☐ be for education. Each academic classroom shall contain a minimum of 160 square feet of floor space for the teacher’s desk ☒ ☐ ☐ and work area and a minimum of 28 square feet of floor space per minor. 7674 7675 Stanislaus SYTF Camp CI PHY 25-26 - 3 - J456 JUV PHY eff. 1.1.20 (25-26) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS A communication system shall be provided in each classroom to allow for immediate response to ☒ ☐ ☐ emergencies. The classroom shall be designed for a maximum of 20 ☒ ☐ ☐ minors. There shall be space available in every juvenile facility that may be used for specialized, one-on-one or small ☒ ☐ ☐ group educational purposes. 1230.1.13 Safety room. The facility does not have a safety room. A safety room shall: ☐ ☐ ☒ 1. Contain a minimum of 48 square feet of floor area and a minimum clear ceiling height of 8 feet; 2. Be limited to one youth; ☐ ☐ ☒ 3. Be padded as specified in Section 1230.2.7; ☐ ☐ ☒ 4. Provide one or more vertical view panels constructed of security glazing. These view panels shall be no more than 4 inches wide nor less than 24 ☐ ☐ ☒ inches long, which shall provide a view of the entire room; 5. Provide an audio monitoring system as specified ☐ ☐ ☒ in Section 1230.1.22; 6. Contain a flushing ring toilet, capable of accepting solid waste, mounted flush with the floor, the controls ☐ ☐ ☒ for which must be located outside of the room; 7. Be equipped with a variable intensity, security- type lighting fixture with controls located outside the ☐ ☐ ☒ room; 8. Any wall or ceiling-mounted devices must be designed to prohibit access to the youth occupant; ☐ ☐ ☒ and, 9. Provide a food pass with lockable shutter, no more than 4 inches high, and located between 26 inches ☐ ☐ ☒ and 32 inches as measured from the bottom of the food pass to the floor. 1230.1.14 Medical examination room. Each living unit has a room for sick call and medication dispensing. Youth will be There must be a minimum of one suitably equipped ☐ ☐ ☒ transported to the adjacent Juvenile Hall for medical examination room in every juvenile facility. medical procedures. Medical examination rooms shall provide the following: 1. Space for carrying out routine medical ☐ ☐ ☒ examinations and emergency care and used for no other purpose; 2. Privacy for youth; ☐ ☐ ☒ 3. Lockable storage space for medical supplies; ☐ ☐ ☒ 4. Not less than 144 square feet of floor space with ☐ ☐ ☒ no single dimension less than 7 feet; 5. Hot and cold running water; ☐ ☐ ☒ 6. Smooth, nonporous, washable surface; ☐ ☐ ☒ 7. A medical exam table; and, ☐ ☐ ☒ 8. Adequate lighting. ☐ ☐ ☒ 7674 7675 Stanislaus SYTF Camp CI PHY 25-26 - 4 - J456 JUV PHY eff. 1.1.20 (25-26) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 1230.1.15 Pharmaceutical storage. Stored at the Juvenile Hall adjacent to the facility. Provide lockable storage space for medical supplies ☐ ☐ ☒ and pharmaceutical preparations as specified by Title 15, Section 1438. 1230.1.16 Dining areas. Dining areas in juvenile facilities shall contain a ☒ ☐ ☐ minimum of 15 square feet of floor space and sufficient tables and seating for each person being fed. Persons being fed include youth, staff and visitors. ☒ ☐ ☐ Dining areas shall not contain toilets or showers in the ☒ ☐ ☐ same room without appropriate visual barrier. 1230.1.17 Visiting space. Space shall be provided in all juvenile facilities for in- ☒ ☐ ☐ person visiting which shall be unobstructed by barriers such as, but not limited to, security glazing for mesh. 1230.1.18 Institutional storage. One or more storage rooms shall be provided to ☒ ☐ ☐ accommodate a minimum of 80 cubic feet of storage space per minor. Items to be stored shall be institutional clothing, ☒ ☐ ☐ bedding, supplies and activity equipment. 1230.1.19 Personal storage. Each youth in a juvenile facility shall be provided with ☒ ☐ ☐ a minimum of 9 cubic feet of secure storage space for personal clothing and belongings. 1230.1.20 Safety equipment storage. In all juvenile facilities, a secure area shall be provided ☒ ☐ ☐ for the storage of safety equipment, such as fire extinguishers, self-contained breathing apparatus, wire and bar cutters, emergency lights, etc. 1230.1.21 Janitorial closet. In all juvenile facilities, at least one securely lockable ☒ ☐ ☐ janitorial closet, containing a mop sink and sufficient area for the storage of cleaning implements, must be provided within a security area of the facility. 1230.1.22 Audio monitoring system. In safety rooms, locked holding rooms, locked sleeping rooms, single and double occupancy rooms ☒ ☐ ☐ and dormitories, there must be an audio monitoring system capable of actuation by the minor that alerts personnel. 7674 7675 Stanislaus SYTF Camp CI PHY 25-26 - 5 - J456 JUV PHY eff. 1.1.20 (25-26) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 1230.1.23 Emergency power. There shall be a source of emergency power in all juvenile facilities capable of providing minimal lighting ☒ ☐ ☐ in all living units, activities areas, corridors, stairs and central control points, and to maintain fire and life safety, security, communications and alarm systems (Title 24, Part 2, Chapter 27). Such an emergency power source shall conform to the requirements specified in Title, 24, Part 3, Article 700, ☒ ☐ ☐ California Electrical Code, California Code of Regulations. 1230.1.24 Confidential interview room. ☒ ☐ ☐ Confidential interview rooms shall contain a minimum of 60 square feet of floor area. In juvenile halls there shall be a minimum of one ☒ ☐ ☐ suitably furnished interview room for each 30 youth. In camps there shall be a minimum of one suitably ☒ ☐ ☐ furnished interview room for each facility. This interview room shall provide for confidential ☒ ☐ ☐ consultations with youth. 1230.1.25 Special-purpose juvenile halls. The facility is not a Special Purpose Juvenile Hall. Special-purpose juvenile halls shall conform to all ☐ ☐ ☒ minimum standards for juvenile facilities contained in this section with the following exceptions: 1. Physical activity and recreation areas as specified ☐ ☐ ☒ in Section 1230.1.11; 2. Academic classrooms as specified in Section ☐ ☐ ☒ 1230.1.12; 3. Medical examination room as specified in Section ☐ ☐ ☒ 1230.1.14; and, 4. Dining areas as specified in Section 1230.1.16. ☐ ☐ ☒ 1230.1.26 Court holding room for youth. The facility does not have a court holding room. A court holding room shall: ☐ ☐ ☒ 1. Contain a minimum of 10 square feet of floor area per youth; 2. Be limited to no more than 16 youth; ☐ ☐ ☒ 3. Provide no less than 40 square feet of floor area ☐ ☐ ☒ and have a ceiling height of 8 feet or more; 4. Contain seating to accommodate all youth as ☐ ☐ ☒ specified in Section 1230.2.8; 5. Contain a toilet, wash basin and drinking fountain ☐ ☐ ☒ as specified in Section 1230.2; 6. Maximize visual supervision of youth by staff; and, ☐ ☐ ☒ 7. A mirror of material appropriate to the level of security shall be provided as specified in Section ☐ ☐ ☒ 1230.2.11. 7674 7675 Stanislaus SYTF Camp CI PHY 25-26 - 6 - J456 JUV PHY eff. 1.1.20 (25-26) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 1230.1.27 Programs and activity areas. All juvenile facilities shall include adequate space for ☒ ☐ ☐ specific programs in addition to recreation and exercise areas. 1230.2.1 Toilets/urinals. All toilet areas shall provide privacy for the youth and ☒ ☐ ☐ help reduce the risk of voyeurism without mitigating staff’s ability to supervise. Toilets must be available in a ratio to youth as follows: ☐ ☐ ☒ 1. Juvenile halls 1:6; 2. Camps 1:10; and ☒ ☐ ☐ 3. Locked holding rooms 1:8: ☐ ☐ ☒ One toilet and one urinal may be substituted for every ☒ ☐ ☐ 15 males. 1230.2.2 Wash basins. In living units, wash basins must be available in a ratio ☐ ☐ ☒ to youth as follows: 1. Juvenile halls 1:6; 2. Camps 1:10; and ☒ ☐ ☐ 3. Locked holding rooms 1:8: ☐ ☐ ☒ Wash basis must be provided with hot and cold or ☒ ☐ ☐ tempered water. 1230.2.3 Drinking fountains. In living areas and indoor and outdoor recreation ☒ ☐ ☐ areas, drinking fountains must be accessible to youth and to staff. 1. The drinking fountain bubbler shall be on an angle which prevents waste water from flowing over the ☒ ☐ ☐ drinking bubbler; and, 2. The water flow shall be actuated by a mechanical ☒ ☐ ☐ means. 1230.2.4 Showers. Shower areas shall provide privacy for the youth and ☒ ☐ ☐ help reduce the risk of voyeurism without mitigating staff’s ability to supervise. Showers shall be available to all youth on a ratio of at least one shower or bathtub to every six youth. ☒ ☐ ☐ Showers shall be provided with tempered water. 1230.2.5 Beds. ☒ ☐ ☐ Beds shall be at least 30 inches wide and 76 inches long and be of the solid bottom type. Beds shall be at least 12 inches off the floor and ☒ ☐ ☐ spaced no less than 36 inches apart Bunk beds must have no less than 33 inches vertically ☒ ☐ ☐ between the solid bottoms. In secure facilities, the bunks shall be securely ☒ ☐ ☐ anchored and flushed against the floor and/or wall. 7674 7675 Stanislaus SYTF Camp CI PHY 25-26 - 7 - J456 JUV PHY eff. 1.1.20 (25-26) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 1230.2.6 Lighting. Lighting in locked sleeping rooms, single occupancy ☒ ☐ ☐ rooms, double occupancy rooms, dormitories, day rooms and activity areas shall provide not less than 20 foot candles of illumination at desk level. Night lighting is required in these areas to provide for good visibility for supervision and be conducive to ☒ ☐ ☐ sleep. 1230.2.7 Padding. The facility does not have a safety room. Padding in safety rooms, padding shall cover the ☐ ☐ ☒ entire floor, door, walls and everything on walls to a clear height of eight feet. Benches or platforms are not to be placed on the floor ☐ ☐ ☒ of this room. All padded rooms must be equipped with a tamper resistant fire sprinkler as approved by the State Fire ☐ ☐ ☒ Marshal. All padding must be: ☐ ☐ ☒ 1. Approved for use by the State Fire Marshal; 2. Nonporous to facilitate cleaning; ☐ ☐ ☒ 3. At least 112 inch thick; ☐ ☐ ☒ 4. Of a unitary or laminated construction to prevent its destruction by teeth, hand tearing or small metal ☐ ☐ ☒ objects; 5. Firmly bonded to all padded surfaces to prevent ☐ ☐ ☒ tearing or ripping; and, 6. Without any exposed seams susceptible to tearing ☐ ☐ ☒ or ripping. 1230.2.8 Seating. ☒ ☐ ☐ Seating shall be designed for the level of security. When bench seating is used, 18 inches of bench is ☒ ☐ ☐ seating for one person. 1230.2.9 Weapons lockers. Weapons lockers are required in all secure juvenile ☒ ☐ ☐ facilities and shall be located outside the secure area of the facility. Weapons lockers shall be equipped with individual ☒ ☐ ☐ compartments, each with an individual locking device. 1230.2.10 Security glazing. Security glazing shall comply with the minimum requirements of one of the following test standards: American Society for Testing and Materials, ASTM F ☒ ☐ ☐ 1233-98, Class III glass, or; California Department of Corrections, CDC 860-94d, Class C glass or; H.P. White Laboratory, Inc., HPW-TP-0500.02, Forced Entry Level III. 7674 7675 Stanislaus SYTF Camp CI PHY 25-26 - 8 - J456 JUV PHY eff. 1.1.20 (25-26) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 1230.2.11 Mirrors. Mirrors are present in the sleeping rooms, but the facility was built prior to being required by A mirror of a material appropriate to the level of ☐ ☐ ☒ regulation. security must be provided near each wash basin specified in these regulations. 7674 7675 Stanislaus SYTF Camp CI PHY 25-26 - 9 - J456 JUV PHY eff. 1.1.20 (25-26) JUVENILE HALLS, SPECIAL PURPOSE JUVENILE HALLS, AND CAMPS LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION Board of State and Community Corrections BSCC Code: 7674,7675 FACILITY: Stanislaus Secure Youth Treatment Facility and Juvenile TYPE: SYTF RC: 20 SYTF Commitment Facility & Camp 40 Camp FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Shay Molennor DATE: September 11, 2025 ROOMS EACH ROOM Unit Room Applicable # EACH ROOM Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES* Designation Type Standards Rooms # RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S Beds Unit A Single 2009 3 1 1 3 80 sq. ft. 1 1 1 Camp Double 2009 6 2 2 12 106.5 sq. ft. 1 1 1 Note: Three showers are located in the dayroom. The dayroom space is 2,192 sq. ft. Unit B Single 2009 3 1 1 3 80 sq. ft. 1 1 1 Camp Double 2009 6 2 2 12 106.5 sq. ft. 1 1 1 Note: Three showers are located in the dayroom. The dayroom space is 2,192 sq. ft. Unit C Single 2009 4 1 1 4 80 sq. ft. 1 1 1 SYTF and Camp Double 2009 4 2 2 8 106.5 sq. ft. 1 1 1 Double 2009 5 2 2 10 105.6 sq. ft. 1 1 1 Dorm 2009 2 4 4 8 218 sq. ft. 1 1 1 Note: Twenty beds in Unit C are designated for SYTF youth and ten for Camp youth. Five showers are located in the dayroom. The dayroom space is 2,950 sq. ft. *T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit. If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of the facility's rated capacity. 7674 7675 Stanislaus SYTF CAMP CI LASE 25-26 - 1 - J460 LAS JUV-05.dot (rev.12/2022)