Yuba Probation (2023-2024 inspection cycle)

December 19, 2024 Matt Ricardy, Chief Probation Officer Yuba County Probation Department 215 5th Street, Suite 154 Marysville, CA 95901 2023-2024 TARGETED INSPECTION, WELFARE & INSTITUTIONS CODE SECTIONS 209 & 885, YUBA COUNTY PROBATION DEPARTMENT DETENTION FACILITIES Dear Chief Ricardy: A Targeted Inspection of the Yuba County Probation Department has been completed. A pre-inspection briefing was held on Monday, March 11, 2024, and the following facilities were inspected between Tuesday, November 12, 2024, and Thursday, November 14, 2024: FACILITY NAME BSCC # FACILITY TYPE Tri-County Youth Development Center 7752 JH Maxine Singer Youth Guidance Center (Camp 7754 CAMP Singer) 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 Title 15, California Code of Regulations. INSPECTION RESULTS We identified no items of noncompliance with Title 15 Minimum Standards. Please see the attached Procedures Checklist for detailed information. An Exit Briefing with your staff was held on Thursday, November 14, 2024; BSCC staff presented an inspection overview and discussed technical assistance and best practice recommendations. * * * Please email me at forrest.coleman@bscc.ca.gov or call (916) 508-7559, if you have any questions. Matt Ricardy Chief Probation Officer Page 2 Sincerely, FORREST COLEMAN Field Representative Facilities Standards and Operations Division Enclosures Cc: Presiding Judge, Yuba County Juvenile Court* Chair, Juvenile Justice Commission, Yuba County* Chair, Board of Supervisors, Yuba County* County Administrator, Yuba County* Deputy Chief Probation Officer, James Morales, Yolo County Probation Dept Probation Program Manager, Daniel Ritner, Yolo County Probation Dept Probation Program Manager, Brent Hungrige, Yolo County Probation Dept *Copies of the inspection are available upon request or online at www.bscc.ca.gov. 7752+ Yuba Probation JH Camp Targeted LTR 23-24 JUVENILE HALLS, SPECIAL PURPOSE JUVENILE HALLS AND CAMPS Board of State and Community Corrections PROCEDURES CHECKLIST1 BSCC Code: 7752 FACILITY NAME: Tri County Youth Development Center (TCYDC) FACILITY TYPE: JH PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: James Moralez, Deputy Chief Probation Officer; Brent Hungrige, Probation Program Manager (JH); Daniel Ritner, Probation Program Manager (Camp); Victoria Rice, Intervention Counselor; Bredgette Jackson, Supervising Juvenile Correction Officer; Donal Kessler, Food Services Cook; Isaac Samuelson, Juvenile Correction Officer; Daniel McAllister, CTE Teacher; Barinder Singh, Supervising Nurse; Male youth 18; Male youth 20. Random youth. FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Forrest Coleman DATE: November 12th through November 14th of 2024 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1321 STAFFING Policy 216 Staffing, Policy 200 Supervision of Youth, and Policy 219 Supervision Staffing Each juvenile facility shall: Levels (a) have an adequate number of personnel sufficient to carry out the overall facility operation and its The Tri County Youth Development Center programming, to provide for safety and security of youth (TCYDC) complex has an overall rated and staff, and meet established standards and capacity of 32 youth. The facility is comprised regulations; of two housing units. Currently, one housing unit houses detention youth and the other unit houses Tri-County Secure Youth Treatment Facility (TCSYTF) youths. There are three TCSYTF youth. The TCSYTF youths are being housed at the TCYDC while awaiting construction completion of the TCSYTF # 7753, which located across the parking lot of the TCYDC. ☒ ☐ ☐ The Maxine Singer Youth Guidance Center, facility number 7754 and referred to as Camp Singer (CS) in this report, is directly across the parking lot from the Tri-County Youth Development Center (TCYDC). Staff from both facilities are cross-trained to assist one another when needed. The two facilities abide by the same policies and procedures, including, but not limited to, staffing requirements. BSCC staff reviewed related policies and procedures, as well as the agency’s Organization Chart, random weekly staff schedule, and daily unit schedule covering the first week of August, September, and October 1 This document is intended for use as a tool during the targeted 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. 7752 Yuba JH Targeted PRO 23-24 Page 1 of 16 A453 JUV Targeted PRO eff. 1/2024 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS of 2024. In addition, we made personal observations. Per policy, the Deputy Chief Probating Officer or the authorized designee, ensures that each shift is staffed with enough youth supervision staff to guarantee that no required services are denied to a youth. BSCC staff observed that the facility often experienced low staffing levels, unable to carry out the overall facility operations without pulling staff from the adjacent Camp. BSCC staff expressed concerns related to the dangers of consistently operating at minimum staffing levels and provided technical assistance related to developing contingency planning when staffing levels are low to ensure being prepared in the event of an emergency. (b) ensure that no required services shall be denied Policy 216 Staffing, Policy 200 Supervision of because of insufficient numbers of staff on duty absent Youth, and Policy 219 Supervision Staffing exigent circumstances; Levels Through our review of the related policy, visual observations, a review of work schedules for August, September, and October of 2024, as well as a review of the unit programming documentation, BSCC staff determined that TCYDC regularly ensures compliance with the elements of this regulation. At the time of the inspection, the TCYDC detention staffing consisted of: 1 Deputy Chief Probation Officer 1 Probation Program Manager ☒ ☐ ☐ 4 Supervising Corrections Officers (1 vacancy) 16 Juvenile Corrections officers Detention staff from Camp Singer provide additional youth supervision support. Per the policy, “the Deputy Chief or a designee shall ensure that a staffing plan conforming to the type and size of this facility is prepared and maintained as described in the policy”. BSCC staff discussed the importance of updating the shift schedule ensuring that the shift schedule accurately reflects the number of staff working in the facility each shift. 7752 Yuba JH Targeted PRO 23-24 Page 2 of 16 A453 JUV Targeted PRO eff. 1/2024 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (c) have a sufficient number of supervisory level staff to Policy 216 Staffing, Policy 200 Supervision of ensure adequate supervision of all staff members; Youth, and Policy 219 Supervision Staffing Levels Through our review of related policy, visual observations, work schedules, and interviews with facility JCO staff and youth housed at the ☒ ☐ ☐ facility, BSCC staff concluded that there is a Supervising Juvenile Corrections Officer (SJCO) or a Juvenile Corrections Officer (JCO), working in the supervisor capacity as an Officer In Charge (OIC), always present at the facility on each shift. (d) have a clearly identified person on duty at all times Policy 216 Staffing, Policy 200 Supervision of who is responsible for operations and activities and has Youth, and Policy 219 Supervision Staffing completed the Juvenile Corrections Officer Core Course Levels and PC 832 training; The elements of this regulation are confirmed in the Chief Probation Officer (CPO) Appointment and Qualifications Letter, written by the CPO, Matt Ricardy, and dated November 6, 2024. The facility Deputy Chief Probation Officer or his designee is responsible for the daily overall operations of the facility. A Supervisor is assigned to each shift daily. The Juvenile Corrections Officer (JCO), working in the supervisor’s role, is always ☒ ☐ ☐ present at the facility on each shift. When assigned to temporarily oversee overall facility operations, the lead JCO is identified as the Officer in Charge (OIC). BSCC staff observed that the shift supervisor is identified on the shift schedule. However, JCO staff arriving at work do not have immediate access to the shift schedule to make this observation. BSCC staff discussed favorable outcomes when the assigned shift Supervisor or Officer in Charge is posted in a location available for staff, prior to starting the shift, to clearly identify the person responsible for operations and activities for the shift. (e) have at least one staff member present on each living Policy 216 Staffing, Policy 200 Supervision of unit whenever there are youth in the living unit; Youth, and Policy 219 Supervision Staffing Levels Through personal observations as well as ☒ ☐ ☐ interviews with staff and youth housed at the facility, TCYDC regularly ensures that there is always staff present in the unit or where a youth is present. Youth are never left unsupervised. 7752 Yuba JH Targeted PRO 23-24 Page 3 of 16 A453 JUV Targeted PRO eff. 1/2024 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (f) have sufficient food service personnel relative to the Policy 216 Staffing Plan, Policy 200 number and security of living units, including staff Supervision of Youth, and Policy 219 qualified and available to: plan menus meeting nutritional Supervision Staffing Levels requirements of youth; provide kitchen supervision; direct food preparation and servings; conduct related training Youth eat all meals in the living units. Meals programs for culinary staff; and maintain necessary are prepared in the facility kitchen across the records; or, a facility may serve food that meets nutritional street and are delivered to the units on carts. ☒ ☐ ☐ standards prepared by an outside source; JCO staff serve the youth meals in the unit. The facility has one (1) Food Service Supervisor that is currently vacant. There are (3) full-time cooks and (4) extra help Cooks. (g) have sufficient administrative, clerical, recreational, Policy 216 Staffing Plan, Policy 200 medical, dental, mental health, building maintenance, Supervision of Youth, and Policy 219 transportation, control room, facility security and other Supervision Staffing Levels support staff for the efficient management of the facility, and to ensure that youth supervision staff shall not be There is one Administrative Service Officer for diverted from supervising youth; and, JH and Camp. Partners and support staff include, but are not limited to, medical services personnel, behavioral health services, education services, and detention staff. We also made personal observations over the course of the inspection. Medical Staff are present daily between 8:00AM and 4:30PM Monday through Friday, evenings 7:30PM to 9:30PM, and weekends 8:00AM to 1:00PM. Medical staffing consists of: ☒ ☐ ☐ 1 Registered Nurse 3 Licensed Vocational Nurse (on call) 1 Physician An on-call emergency medical staff is available for after-hour assistance as needed. Behavioral Health staff are available Monday through Friday from 8:00AM – 5:00PM. Weekends are covered on an on-call, as- needed basis. Behavioral Health staffing consists of the following: 4 LMFT Clinicians, 1 Intervention Counselor. 7752 Yuba JH Targeted PRO 23-24 Page 4 of 16 A453 JUV Targeted PRO eff. 1/2024 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (h) assign sufficient youth supervision staff to provide Policy 216 Staffing Plan, Policy 200 continuous wide awake supervision of youth, subject to Supervision of Youth, and Policy 219 temporary variations in staff assignments to meet special Supervision Staffing Levels program needs. Staffing shall be in compliance with a minimum youth-staff ratio for the following facility types: BSCC staff interviewed JCO staff and reviewed programming schedules and employee daily schedules. The TCYDC regularly provides staffing levels that enable ☒ ☐ ☐ the facility to meet the minimum standards for this regulation. BSCC staff discussed the importance of updating the shift schedule ensuring that the shift schedule accurately reflects the number of staff working in the facility each shift. (1) Juvenile Halls Policy 219 Supervision Staffing Levels (A) during the hours that youth are awake, one wide-awake youth supervision staff member on Through documentation review, personal duty for each 10 youth in detention; observations, as well as interviews with youth and detention staff, and a review of safety check logs, the facility regularly ensures that there is one wide-awake youth supervision staff member on duty for every 10 youths in detention. BSCC staff provided guidance to ensure that JCO staff listed on the schedule that are not ☒ ☐ ☐ able to perform full JCO duties, as required in regulation and confirmed via the Chief Probation Officer’s Appointments and Qualifications Letter, are noted on the schedule as “limited duty” or “light duty”, and not counted in the youth supervision staff-to- youth ratio. At the time of the inspection, the overall youth population at the TCYDC complex was 15 youths of which 3 of the youths were classified as TCSYTF, facility # 7753, youths. (B) during the hours that youth are confined to their Policy 219 Supervision Staffing Levels room for the purpose of sleeping, one wide-awake youth supervision staff member on duty for each In review of housing unit safety check logs, the 30 youth in detention; daily staff schedule, and interviews with youth ☒ ☐ ☐ and staff, BSCC staff confirmed that the TCYDC ensures that “One wide-awake” JCO staff is always present. (C) at least two wide-awake youth supervision staff Policy 219 Supervision Staffing Levels members on duty at all times, regardless of the number of youth in detention, unless an Through a review of housing unit logs, safety arrangement has been made for backup support check documentation, and the daily staff services which allow for immediate response to ☒ ☐ ☐ schedule, personal observations, as well as, emergencies; and, through interviews with detention staff, TCYDC regularly ensures that the minimum youth-to-staff ratio is met. 7752 Yuba JH Targeted PRO 23-24 Page 5 of 16 A453 JUV Targeted PRO eff. 1/2024 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (D) at least one youth supervision staff member on Policy 219 Supervision Staffing Levels duty who is the same gender as youth housed in the facility. According to shift schedules, housing unit logs, visual observations, and interviews with youth housed at the facility and staff, there is always a male and female youth supervision staff in the facility. ☒ ☐ ☐ At the time of this inspection, there were no female youth being housed in the TCYDC. BSCC staff discussed favorable outcomes when the gender of staff assigned to work a specific housing unit is identified on the shift schedule. (E) personnel with primary responsibility for other Policy 219 Supervision Staffing Levels duties such as administration, supervision of personnel, academic or trade instruction, clerical, Only youth supervision staff provide kitchen or maintenance shall not be classified as supervision for the youth. ☒ ☐ ☐ youth supervision staff positions. Non-sworn staff are not part of the designated youth supervision staff. (2) Special Purpose Juvenile Halls The Tri-County Youth Development Center is (A) during hours that youth are awake, one wide- not a Special Purpose Juvenile Hall. The awake youth supervision staff member on duty for ☐ ☐ ☒ below sections A through E are not applicable each 10 youth in detention; to this facility. (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 Tri-County Youth Development Center is (A) during the hours that youth are awake, one not a Camp. Therefore, A through E of this wide-awake youth supervision staff member on ☐ ☐ ☒ section is not applicable to this inspection duty for each 15 youth in the camp population; report. (B) during the hours that youth are confined to their room for the purpose of sleeping, one wide-awake youth supervision staff member on duty for each ☐ ☐ ☒ 30 youth present in the facility; (C) at least two wide-awake youth supervision staff members on duty at all times, regardless of the number of youth in residence, unless arrangements have been made for backup support ☐ ☐ ☒ services which allow for immediate response to emergencies; 7752 Yuba JH Targeted PRO 23-24 Page 6 of 16 A453 JUV Targeted PRO eff. 1/2024 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (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. 1328 SAFETY CHECKS Policy 501 Safety Checks The facility administrator shall develop and implement BSCC staff reviewed random Safety Checks policy and procedures that provide for direct visual over the inspection cycle. In addition, we observation of youth at a minimum of every 15 minutes, specifically reviewed safety checks for the at random or varied intervals during hours when youth months of August, September, and October of are asleep or when youth are in their rooms, confined in holding cells or confined to their bed in a dormitory. ☒ ☐ ☐ 2024. Supervision is not replaced, but may be supplemented by, an audio/visual electronic surveillance system designed to detect overt, aggressive or assaultive behavior and to summon aid in emergencies. All safety checks shall be documented with the actual time the check is completed. 1354.5 ROOM CONFINEMENT Policy 601 Room Confinement (a) The facility administrator shall develop and To help determine compliance, BSCC staff implement written policies and procedures addressing reviewed room confinement incident report the confinement of youth in their room that are examples that occurred between August, consistent with Welfare and Institutions Code Section September, and October of 2024 and the most 208.3. The placement of a youth in room confinement recent 10 examples of incidents resulting in shall be accomplished in accordance with the following room confinement. guidelines: In summary, BSCC staff observed that the incident reports provided identified 19 youths ☒ ☐ ☐ that were involved with incidents resulting in the youths being placed in room confinement. Several of the incident report examples encompassed a single incident, of which resulted in multiple youth being placed in room confinement. BSCC staff also reviewed policy and procedure, interviewed detention staff, interviewed collaborative partners, and interviewed youth housed at the facility. (1) Room confinement shall not be used before Policy 601 Room Confinement other, less restrictive, options have been attempted and exhausted, unless attempting those options The facility staff appropriately document ☒ ☐ ☐ poses a threat to the safety or security of any youth efforts made prior to placing a youth in room or staff. confinement. 7752 Yuba JH Targeted PRO 23-24 Page 7 of 16 A453 JUV Targeted PRO eff. 1/2024 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (2) Room confinement shall not be used for the Policy 601 Room Confinement purposes of punishment, coercion, convenience, or retaliation by staff. BSCC staff provided technical assistance related to removing room confinement ☒ ☐ ☐ language from the due process and the sanctions received document. (3) Room confinement shall not be used to the extent Policy 601 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 601 Room Confinement confinement. After the youth has been held in room confinement for a period of four hours, staff shall do one BSCC staff observed that TCYDC staff will or more of the following: notify the on-duty supervisor when room confinement is being initiated. The room confinement is tracked and assessed utilizing ☒ ☐ ☐ the “Room Confinement Assessment and Activity Report”. An assessment of a youth’s behavior to determine continued room confinement is conducted within one hour of the incident and every fifteen minutes thereafter. Policy 601 Room Confinement JCO staff are required to make counseling efforts to de-escalate the resident so that (1) Return the youth to general population. ☒ ☐ ☐ he/she may rejoin the group. These counseling efforts shall be no less than every 15 minutes and documented in the Room Confinement Assessment and Activity Report. Policy 601 Room Confinement (2) Consult with mental health or medical staff. BSCC staff interviewed medical and ☒ ☐ ☐ behavioral services staff to help determine compliance with this regulation. (3) Develop an individualized plan that includes the Policy 601 Room Confinement goals and objectives to be met in order to reintegrate the youth to general population. When needed, the Treatment Team, comprised of a youth’s individual Therapist, ☒ ☐ ☐ the Family Therapist, and the Intervention Counselor, work together and with probation to develop either a Treatment Plan or a Behavior Plan. (4) If room confinement must be extended beyond Policy 601 Room Confinement four hours, staff shall do each of the following: (A) Document the reasons for room confinement The room confinement is tracked and and the basis for the extension, the date and time assessed utilizing the “Room Confinement the youth was first placed in room confinement, ☒ ☐ ☐ Assessment and Activity Report”. An and when he or she is eventually released from assessment of a youth’s behavior to room confinement. determine continued room confinement is conducted within 15-minute intervals. (B) Develop an individualized plan that includes Policy 601 Room Confinement the goals and objectives to be met in order to integrate the youth to general population. When needed, the Treatment Team, comprised of a youth’s individual Therapist, the Family Therapist, and the Intervention ☒ ☐ ☐ Counselor, work together and with probation to develop either a Treatment Plan or a Behavior Plan. An assigned SJCO is also a part of the Treatment Team. 7752 Yuba JH Targeted PRO 23-24 Page 8 of 16 A453 JUV Targeted PRO eff. 1/2024 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (C) Obtain documented authorization by the Policy 601 Room facility superintendent or his or her designee ☒ ☐ ☐ every four hours thereafter. (5) This section is not intended to limit the use of Policy 601 Room Confinement single-person rooms or cells for the housing of youth in juvenile facilities and does not apply to normal ☒ ☐ ☐ sleeping hours. (6) This section does not apply to youth or wards in Policy 601 Room Confinement court holding facilities or adult facilities. ☒ ☐ ☐ This facility is not either a Court Holding Facility or Adult Facility. (7) Nothing in this section shall be construed to Policy 601 Room Confinement conflict with any law providing greater or additional ☒ ☐ ☐ protections to youth. (8) This section does not apply during an Policy 601 Room Confinement extraordinary emergency circumstance that requires a significant departure from normal institutional operations, including a natural disaster or facility- wide threat that poses an imminent and substantial ☒ ☐ ☐ risk of harm to multiple staff or youth. This exception shall apply for the shortest amount of time needed to address this imminent and substantial risk of harm. (9) This section does not apply when a youth is Policy 601 Room Confinement placed in a locked cell or sleeping room to treat and protect against the spread of a communicable disease for the shortest amount of time required to reduce the risk of infection, with the written approval of a licensed physician or nurse practitioner, when the youth is not required to be in an infirmary for an ☒ ☐ ☐ illness. Additionally, this section does not apply when a youth is placed in a locked cell or sleeping room for required extended care after medical treatment with the written approval of a licensed physician or nurse practitioner, when the youth is not required to be in an infirmary for illness. 1357 USE OF FORCE Policy 514 Use of Force and Policy 304 Chemical Agents Training The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop and implement BSCC staff reviewed related Use of Force written policies and procedures for the use of force, (UOF) policy and reviewed incident reports for which may include chemical agents. Force shall never incidents that occurred between of August, be applied as punishment, discipline, retaliation or September, and October of 2024. We also treatment. ☒ ☐ ☐ interviewed youth who are housed at the (a) At a minimum, each facility shall develop policies and facility, detention staff, and collaborative procedures which: partners to gain further insight to ensure compliance with this regulation. In most cases, the use of force was necessary due to mutual combat between youth. (1) restricts the use of force to that which is deemed Policy 514 Use of Force and Policy 304 reasonable and necessary, as defined in Section 1302 Chemical Agents Training to ensure the safety and security of youth, staff, others and the facility. ☒ ☐ ☐ In review of incident reports and interviews with youth, detention staff utilize UOF that is deemed reasonable and necessary. 7752 Yuba JH Targeted PRO 23-24 Page 9 of 16 A453 JUV Targeted PRO eff. 1/2024 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (2) outline the force options available to staff including Policy 514 Use of Force and Policy 304 both physical and non-physical options and define Chemical Agents Training when those force options are appropriate. TCYDC detention staff are trained to make use of physical and nonphysical use of force options below, in an order that is based on the totality of the circumstances: • Reputation/Physical presence ☒ ☐ ☐ • Dialogue/Counseling/Verbal Commands • Empty hands/Weaponless Control Techniques • Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) pepper spray • Improvised weapons – (Exigent circumstances) (3) describe force options or techniques that are Policy 514 Use of Force and Policy 304 expressly prohibited by the facility. Chemical Agents Training ☒ ☐ ☐ (4) describe the requirements of staff to report any Policy 514 Use of Force and Policy 304 inappropriate use of force, and to take affirmative Chemical Agents Training ☒ ☐ ☐ action to immediately stop it. (5) define a standardized reporting format that Policy 514 Use of Force and Policy 304 includes time period and procedure for documenting Chemical Agents Training and reporting the use of force, including reporting requirements of management and line staff and The related policies address documentation, procedures for reviewing and tracking use of force review by supervisor, and debrief of youth and incidents by supervisory and or management staff, staff. which include procedures for debriefing a particular incident with staff and/or youth for the purposes of Staff are required to complete an incident ☒ ☐ ☐ training as well as mitigating the effects of trauma that report by the end of their shift, unless may have been experienced by staff and /or the youth approved by a supervisor to complete it the involved. next day. A review of incident reports shows that TCYDC documents and reports incidents in accordance with Title 15 minimum standards. (6) Include an administrative review and a system for Policy 514 Use of Force and Policy 304 investigating unreasonable use of force. Chemical Agents Training Through a review of the Use of Force incident reports, we observe that the supervisor provides a final analysis and debrief of the incident. Also, the Deputy Chief Probation ☒ ☐ ☐ Officer reviews the use of force incident reports to ensure the use of force was in accordance with facility policy. We also interviewed an SJCO who is a member of the Treatment Team and a Defensive Tactics Instructor. This SJCO reviews all UOF incidents. 7752 Yuba JH Targeted PRO 23-24 Page 10 of 16 A453 JUV Targeted PRO eff. 1/2024 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (7) define the role, notification, and follow-up Policy 514 Use of Force and Policy 304 procedures required after use of force incidents for Chemical Agents Training medical, mental health staff and parents or legal guardians. BSCC staff interviewed medical and mental health staff who reported that they are always notified of UOF incidents. Medical will always see the youth following an incident. If needed, Mental Health will see the youth when onsite, otherwise they will follow up the following day. ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff interviewed supervisory, detention, and medical staff to help determine compliance with the elements of this regulation. BSCC staff discussed favorable outcomes occur when the parent notifications are noted in a standard location of the incident report on a consistent basis. (8) describe the limitations of use of force on pregnant Policy 514 Use of Force and Policy 304 youth in accordance with Penal Code Section 6030(f) Chemical Agents Training ☒ ☐ ☐ and Welfare and Institutions Code Section 222. (b) Facilities that authorize chemical agents as a force Policy 514 Use of Force and Policy 304 option shall include policies and procedures that: Chemical Agents Training (1) identify who is approved to carry and/or utilize chemical agents in the facility and the type, size and There were nine reported incidents involving ☒ ☐ ☐ the approved method of deployment for those the use of Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) chemical agents. spray/chemical agents for the period reviewed. (2) mandate that chemical agents only be used when Policy 514 Use of Force and Policy 304 there is an imminent threat to the youth’s safety or the Chemical Agents Training safety of others and only when de-escalation efforts have been unsuccessful or are not reasonably TCYDC detention staff satisfactorily ☒ ☐ ☐ possible. completed the department, STC-approved Chemical Agents course prior to being approved to carry OC spray. (3) outline the facility’s approved methods and Policy 514 Use of Force and Policy 304 timelines for decontamination from chemical agents. Chemical Agents Training This shall include that youth who have been exposed to chemical agents shall not be left unattended until In addition to reviewing related policies and that youth is fully decontaminated or is no longer ☒ ☐ ☐ incident reports and associated suffering the effects of the chemical agent. documentation, BSCC staff interviewed youth housed at the facility, detention staff, supervisory staff, and medical services. (4) define the role, notification, and follow-up Policy 514 Use of Force and Policy 304 procedures required after use of force incidents Chemical Agents Training involving chemical agents for medical, mental health staff and parents or legal guardians. BSCC staff interviewed medical personnel, youth housed at the facility, JCO staff, and supervisors. Compliance was confirmed. ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff discussed favorable outcomes occur when the parent notifications are noted in a standard location of the incident report on a consistent basis. 7752 Yuba JH Targeted PRO 23-24 Page 11 of 16 A453 JUV Targeted PRO eff. 1/2024 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (5) provide for the documentation of each incident of Policy 514 Use of Force and Policy 304 use of chemical agents, including the reasons for Chemical Agents Training which it was used, efforts to de-escalate prior to use, youth and staff involved, the date, time and location ☒ ☐ ☐ of use, decontamination procedures applied and identification of any injuries sustained as a result of such use. (c) Facilities shall develop policies and procedure which Policy 514 Use of Force and Policy 304 require that agencies provide initial and regular training Chemical Agents Training in use of force and chemical agents when appropriate that address: The referenced policy and curriculum for (1) known medical and behavioral health conditions defensive tactics and verbal de-escalation that would contraindicate certain types of force; techniques includes knowing of any pre- existing medical and/or behavioral health conditions which would limit or restrict certain UOF techniques. ☒ ☐ ☐ This includes Core Training and annual updates for use of force for all detention staff. The elements of this regulation are confirmed in the Chief Probation Officer (CPO), Matt Ricardy’s Appointment and Qualifications Letter, dated November 6, 2024. (2) acceptable chemical agents and the methods of Policy 514 Use of Force and Policy 304 application. ☒ ☐ ☐ Chemical Agents Training (3) signs or symptoms that should result in Policy 514 Use of Force and Policy 304 immediate referral to medical or behavioral health. Chemical Agents Training ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff interviewed TCYDC supervisory staff, behavioral health staff, and medical services to aid in confirming compliance. (4) instruction on the Constitutional Limitations of Policy 514 Use of Force and Policy 304 Use of Force. ☒ ☐ ☐ Chemical Agents Training (5) physical training force options that may require Policy 514 Use of Force and Policy 304 the use of perishable skills. Chemical Agents Training The elements of this regulation are identified ☒ ☐ ☐ in and confirmed in CPO Matt Ricardy’s Appointment and Qualifications Letter, dated November 6, 2024. (6) timelines the facility uses to define regular Policy 514 Use of Force and Policy 304 training. Chemical Agents Training The elements of this regulation are identified in and confirmed in CPO Matt Ricardy’s Appointment and Qualifications Letter, dated November 6, 2024. ☒ ☐ ☐ TCYDC detention staff receive an initial defensive tactic training and policy review outlining both physical and non-physical de- escalation options. Refresher training in force options occur annually. 7752 Yuba JH Targeted PRO 23-24 Page 12 of 16 A453 JUV Targeted PRO eff. 1/2024 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1361 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE Policy 609 Youth Grievances The facility administrator shall develop and implement BSCC staff reviewed grievances for June written policies and procedures whereby any youth may through November of 2024. BSCC staff also appeal and have resolved grievances relating to any interviewed youth housed at the facility, as condition of confinement, including but not limited to well as detention staff. health care services, classification decisions, program participation, telephone, mail or visiting procedures, ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff encouraged the facility to food, clothing, bedding, mistreatment, harassment or implement the use of monthly grievance logs violations of the nondiscrimination policy. There shall be to track grievances by Unit Pod. no time limit on filing grievances. Policies and procedures shall include provisions whereby the facility There were only (3) grievances submitted for manager ensures: the period reviewed. (a) a grievance form and instructions for registering a Policy 609 Youth Grievances grievance, which includes provisions for the youth to have free access to the form; BSCC staff interviewed multiple youth who indicated that, during the intake and orientation process, the grievance procedure was clearly explained. ☒ ☐ ☐ During our physical inspection, BSCC staff observed that grievances were readily available to youth. In addition, grievance lock boxes were in the housing pods to allow youth to confidentially submit a grievance if needed. (b) the youth shall have the option to confidentially file Policy 609 Youth Grievances the grievance or to deliver the form to any youth supervision staff working in the facility; Youth were aware of the grievance ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures and the location of the grievances and the grievance lockbox to confidentially file a grievance if needed. (c) resolution of the grievance at the lowest appropriate Policy 609 Youth Grievances staff level; ☒ ☐ ☐ Depending on the circumstances, grievances are first addressed at the JCO level. (d) provision for a prompt review and initial response to Policy 609 Youth Grievances grievances within three (3) business days, grievances that relate to health and safety issues must be ☒ ☐ ☐ addressed immediately; (1) The youth may elect to be present to explain Policy 609 Youth Grievances his/her version of the grievance to a person not directly involved in the circumstances which led to The youth interviewed indicated that, during ☒ ☐ ☐ the grievance. the intake and orientation process, the grievance procedure was clearly explained. (2) Provision for a staff representative approved by Policy 609 Youth Grievances the facility administrator to assist the youth. ☒ ☐ ☐ (e) provision for a written response to the grievance Policy 609 Youth Grievances which includes the reasons for the decisions; The documentation as well as interviews with ☒ ☐ ☐ youth show that detention staff respond professionally. (f) a system which provides that any appeal of a Policy 609 Youth Grievances grievance shall be heard by a person not directly involved in the circumstances which led to the ☒ ☐ ☐ grievance; 7752 Yuba JH Targeted PRO 23-24 Page 13 of 16 A453 JUV Targeted PRO eff. 1/2024 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (g) resolution of the grievance must occur within ten (10) Policy 609 Youth Grievances business days unless circumstances dictate a longer time frame. The youth shall be notified of any delay; Per related policy and in review of and, documentation and interviews with detention staff, resolution of the grievance must occur within ten (10) business days. Prior to leaving at the end of their shift, the expectation is that the Supervisor/OIC on duty checks the grievance lockboxes on each ☒ ☐ ☐ unit. BSCC staff provided guidance related to utilizing a grievance log to provide oversight with ensuring that the lockbox process is being followed accordingly. The documentation as well as interviews show that detention staff respond to grievances in a timely fashion. (h) the policy shall provide multiple internal and external Policy 609 Youth Grievances methods to report sexual abuse and sexual harassment. ☒ ☐ ☐ Whether or not associated with a grievance, concerns Policy 609 Youth Grievances of parents, guardians, staff or other parties shall be addressed and documented in accordance with written ☒ ☐ ☐ policies and procedures within a specified timeframe. 1371 PROGRAMS, RECREATION, AND Policy 1002 Programs, Exercise, and EXERCISE. Recreation and Policy 1000 Youth Programs and Services The facility administrator shall develop and implement written policies and procedures for programs, BSCC staff reviewed the Program Exercise recreation, and exercise for all youth. The intent is to and Recreation policy and procedure, logs, minimize the amount of time youth are in their rooms or and pertinent documentation for the months of their bed area. ☒ ☐ ☐ August, September, and October of 2024. We also interviewed detention staff, facility partners, and youth housed at the facility. The facility’s policy and procedure comply with this regulation, as required. Juvenile facilities shall provide the opportunity for Policy 1002 Programs, Exercise, and programs, recreation, and exercise a minimum of three Recreation and Policy 1000 Youth Programs hours a day during the week and five hours a day each and Services Saturday, Sunday or other non-school days, of which ☒ ☐ ☐ one hour shall be an outdoor activity, weather Youth interviewed report going outdoors for permitting. recreation daily. A youth’s participation in programs, recreation, and Policy 1002 Programs, Exercise, and exercise may be suspended only upon a written finding Recreation and Policy 1000 Youth Programs by the administrator/manager or designee that a youth and Services represents a threat to the safety and security of the ☒ ☐ ☐ facility. There was no report of or documentation provided to indicate that a youth’s participation in any program was suspended. Such program, recreation, and exercise schedule shall Policy 1002 Programs, Exercise, and be posted in the living units. Recreation and Policy 1000 Youth Programs and Services ☒ ☐ ☐ During the physical facility inspection, BSCC staff observed program and recreation schedule calendars posted in the living units. 7752 Yuba JH Targeted PRO 23-24 Page 14 of 16 A453 JUV Targeted PRO eff. 1/2024 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS There will be a written annual review of the programs, Policy 1002 Programs, Exercise, and recreation, and exercise by the responsible agency to Recreation and Policy 1000 Youth Programs ensure content offered is current, consistent, and and Services relevant to the population. Brent Hungrige, Program Manager, provided a letter dated October 23, 2024, confirming an ☒ ☐ ☐ annual review of the programs, providing confirmation that an annual review of the programs, recreation, and exercise was conducted to ensure the content offered is current, consistent, and relevant to the population being held at the TCYDC. (a) Programs. All youth shall be provided with the Policy 1002 Programs, Exercise, and opportunity for at least one hour of daily programming to Recreation and Policy 1000 Youth Programs include, but not be limited to, trauma focused, cognitive, and Services evidence-based, best practice interventions that are culturally relevant and linguistically appropriate, or pro- BSCC staff reviewed program activity logs social interventions and activities designed to reduce and interviewed youth housed at the facility, recidivism. These programs should be based on the detention staff, youth, behavioral health staff, youth’s individual needs as required by Sections 1355 and education service staff. In addition, we and 1356. Such programs may be provided under the reviewed three random months of program direction of the Chief Probation Officer or the County schedules showing programs provided and Office of Education and can be administered by county individual youth participation. partners such as mental health agencies, community based organizations, faith-based organizations or BSCC staff thought well of TCYDC’s Probation staff. Behavioral Health staff in conjunction with Programs may include but are not limited to: WellPath care services for the array of pro- (1) Cognitive Behavior Interventions; social programming offered to youth detained (2) Management of Stress and Trauma; ☒ ☐ ☐ at the facility. (3) Anger Management; (4) Conflict Resolution; Also, the Career and Technical Education (5) Juvenile Justice System; (CTE) programs provide construction and (6) Trauma-related interventions; welding training. (7) Victim Awareness; (8) Self-Improvement; Behavioral Health in conjunction with (9) Parenting Skills and support; WellPath Community Care are at the forefront (10) Tolerance and Diversity; of programming for the facility and their (11) Healing Informed Approaches; families. Some programs provided include but (12) Interventions by Credible Messengers; are not limited to individual counseling, family (13) Gender Specific Programming; counseling, parenting classes, Dialectical (14) Art, creative writing, or self-expression; Behavior Therapy (DBT) (evidence-based 12- (15) CPR and First Aid training; week program), Moral Reconation Therapy (16) Restorative Justice or Civic Engagement; (MRT) (evidence-based 10-12 week (17) Career and leadership opportunities; and, program). (18) Other topics suitable to the youth population. 7752 Yuba JH Targeted PRO 23-24 Page 15 of 16 A453 JUV Targeted PRO eff. 1/2024 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (b) Recreation. All youth shall be provided the opportunity Policy 1002 Programs, Exercise, and for at least one hour of daily access to unscheduled Recreation and Policy 1000 Youth Programs activities such as leisure reading, letter writing, and and Services entertainment. Activities shall be supervised and include orientation and may include coaching of youth. To aid in confirming compliance, BSCC staff reviewed the program’s Exercise and Recreation policy and procedure, logs, and pertinent documentation for the months of August, September, and October of 2024. We also interviewed detention staff, facility ☒ ☐ ☐ partners, and youth housed at the facility. BSCC staff provided technical assistance with the facility to appropriately document structured programming with added detail. Specifically, to ensure that documentation shows what specific program occurred to ensure youth receive the required programming daily. (c) Exercise. All youth shall be provided with the Policy 1002 Programs, Exercise, and opportunity for at least one hour of large muscle activity Recreation and Policy 1000 Youth Programs each day. and Services ☒ ☐ ☐ In review of program activity logs, and interviews with youth housed at the facility and detention staff, BSCC concluded that TCYDC meets compliance with this regulation. The administrator/manager may suspend, for a period Policy 1002 Programs, Exercise, and not to exceed 24 hours, access to recreation and Recreation and Policy 1000 Youth Programs programs. The administrator/manager shall document and Services ☒ ☐ ☐ the reasons why suspension of recreation and programs occurs. 7752 Yuba JH Targeted PRO 23-24 Page 16 of 16 A453 JUV Targeted PRO eff. 1/2024 JUVENILE HALLS, SPECIAL PURPOSE JUVENILE HALLS AND CAMPS Board of State and Community Corrections PROCEDURES CHECKLIST1 BSCC Code: 7754 FACILITY NAME: Maxine Singer Youth Guidance Center (Camp Singer) FACILITY TYPE: Camp PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: James Moralez, Deputy Chief Probation Officer; Brent Hungrige, Probation Program Manager (JH); Daniel Ritner, Probation Program Manager (Camp); Victoria Rice, Intervention Counselor; Bredgette Jackson, Supervising Juvenile Correction Officer; Donal Kessler, Food Services Cook; Isaac Samuelson, Juvenile Correction Officer; Daniel McAllister, CTE Teacher; Barinder Singh, Supervising Nurse; Male youth 18; Random youth FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Forrest Coleman DATE: November 12th through November 15th of 2024 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1321 STAFFING Policy 216 Staffing Policy 200 Supervision of Youth, and Policy Each juvenile facility shall: 219 Supervision Staffing Levels (a) have an adequate number of personnel sufficient to carry out the overall facility operation and its The Maxine Singer Youth Guidance Center, programming, to provide for safety and security of youth facility number 7754 and referred to as Camp and staff, and meet established standards and Singer (CS) in this report, is directly across the regulations; street from the Tri-County Youth Development Center (TCYDC), facility number 7752. Staff from both facilities are cross-trained to assist one another when needed. The two facilities abide by the same policies and procedures, including, but not limited to, staffing requirements. ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff reviewed related policies and procedures, as well as the agency’s Organization Chart, random weekly staff schedule, and daily unit schedule covering the first week of August, September, and October of 2024. In addition, we made personal observations. The facility Deputy Chief, with the assistance of the Supervising Juvenile Corrections Officer (SJCO), ensures that each shift is staffed with enough youth supervision staff to guarantee that no required services are denied to a youth. 1 This document is intended for use as a tool during the targeted 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. 7754 Yuba Camp Singer Targeted PRO 23-24 Page 1 of 16 A453 JUV Targeted PRO eff. 1/2024 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (b) ensure that no required services shall be denied Policy 216 Staffing, Policy 200 Supervision of because of insufficient numbers of staff on duty absent Youth, and Policy 219 Supervision Staffing exigent circumstances; Levels Through our review of the related policy, visual observations, a review of work schedules for August, September, and October of 2024, as well as a review of the camp programming documentation, BSCC staff determined that Camp Singer regularly ensures compliance with the elements of this regulation. At the time of the inspection, the Camp Singer staffing consisted of: 1 Deputy Superintendent 4 Supervising Corrections Officers (1 ☒ ☐ ☐ vacancy) 10 Juvenile Corrections officers (1 vacancy) Staff from TCYDC provide additional youth supervision support. Per the policy, “the Deputy Chief or a designee shall ensure that a staffing plan conforming to the type and size of this facility is prepared and maintained as described in the policy”. BSCC staff discussed the importance of updating the shift schedule ensuring that the shift schedule accurately reflects the number of staff working in the facility each shift. (c) have a sufficient number of supervisory level staff to Policy 216 Staffing, Policy 200 Supervision of ensure adequate supervision of all staff members; Youth, and Policy 219 Supervision Staffing Levels Through our review of related policy, visual observations, work schedules, and interviews with facility JCO staff and youth housed at the ☒ ☐ ☐ facility, BSCC staff concluded that there is a Supervising Juvenile Corrections Officer (SJCO), or a Juvenile Corrections Officer (JCO) working in the supervisor capacity as an Officer In Charge (OIC), always present at the facility on each shift. 7754 Yuba Camp Singer Targeted PRO 23-24 Page 2 of 16 A453 JUV Targeted PRO eff. 1/2024 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (d) have a clearly identified person on duty at all times Policy 216 Staffing, Policy 200 Supervision of who is responsible for operations and activities and has Youth, and Policy 219 Supervision Staffing completed the Juvenile Corrections Officer Core Course Levels and PC 832 training; The elements of this regulation are confirmed in the Chief Probation Officer (CPO) Appointment and Qualifications Letter, written by the CPO, Matt Ricardy, and dated November 6, 2024. The facility Deputy Chief Probation Officer or his designee is responsible for the daily overall operations of the facility. A Supervisor is assigned to each shift daily. The Juvenile Corrections Officer (JCO), ☒ ☐ ☐ working in the supervisor’s role, is always present at the facility on each shift. When assigned to temporarily oversee overall facility operations, the lead JCO is identified as the Officer in Charge (OIC). BSCC staff observed that the shift supervisor is identified on the shift schedule. However, JCO staff arriving at work do not have immediate access to the shift schedule to make this observation. BSCC staff discussed favorable outcomes when the assigned shift Supervisor or Officer in Charge is posted in a location available for staff, prior to starting the shift, to clearly identify the person responsible for operations and activities for the shift. (e) have at least one staff member present on each living Policy 216 Staffing, Policy 200 Supervision of unit whenever there are youth in the living unit; Youth, and Policy 219 Supervision Staffing Levels Through personal observations and ☒ ☐ ☐ interviews with staff and youth housed at the facility, we observed Camp Singer regularly ensuring there is always staff present in the dorm or where youth are present. Youth are never left unsupervised. (f) have sufficient food service personnel relative to the Policy 216 Staffing Plan, Policy 200 number and security of living units, including staff Supervision of Youth, and Policy 219 qualified and available to: plan menus meeting nutritional Supervision Staffing Levels requirements of youth; provide kitchen supervision; direct food preparation and servings; conduct related training Youth eat all meals in the Dorm kitchen. JCO programs for culinary staff; and maintain necessary staff serve the young people with their meals records; or, a facility may serve food that meets nutritional ☒ ☐ ☐ in the unit. standards prepared by an outside source; At the time of the inspection, the facility has one (1) Food Service Supervisor that is currently vacant. There are (3) full-time cooks and (4) extra help Cooks. 7754 Yuba Camp Singer Targeted PRO 23-24 Page 3 of 16 A453 JUV Targeted PRO eff. 1/2024 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (g) have sufficient administrative, clerical, recreational, Policy 216 Staffing Plan, Policy 200 medical, dental, mental health, building maintenance, Supervision of Youth, and Policy 219 transportation, control room, facility security and other Supervision Staffing Levels support staff for the efficient management of the facility, and to ensure that youth supervision staff shall not be There is an Administrative Service Officer for diverted from supervising youth; and, JH and Camp. Partners and support staff including, but not limited to, medical services personnel, behavioral health services, education services, and camp staff. We also made personal observations over the course of the inspection. Medical Staff are present daily between 8:00AM and 4:30PM Monday through Friday, evenings 7:30PM to 9:30PM, and weekends 8:00AM to 1:00PM. Medical staffing consists ☒ ☐ ☐ of: 1 Registered Nurse 3 Licensed Vocational Nurse (on call) 1 Physician An on-call emergency medical staff is available for after-hour assistance as needed. Behavioral Health staff are available Monday through Friday from 8:00AM – 5:00PM. Weekends are covered on an on-call, as- needed basis. Behavioral Health staffing consists of the following: 4 LMFT Clinicians, 1 Intervention Counselor. (h) assign sufficient youth supervision staff to provide Policy 216 Staffing Plan, Policy 200 continuous wide awake supervision of youth, subject to Supervision of Youth, and Policy 219 temporary variations in staff assignments to meet special Supervision Staffing Levels program needs. Staffing shall be in compliance with a minimum youth-staff ratio for the following facility types: BSCC staff interviewed JCO staff and reviewed programming schedules and employee daily schedules. Camp Singer regularly provides staffing levels that enable the facility to meet the minimum standards for this regulation. BSCC staff discussed the importance of ☒ ☐ ☐ updating the shift schedule ensuring that the shift schedule accurately reflects the number of staff working in the facility each shift. BSCC staff also discussed that when supervisory staff are responsible for the operations of the facility, that supervisor should not be assigned to programming, typically performed by JCO staff, that inhibits the supervisor’s ability to provide supervision of youth supervision staff. 7754 Yuba Camp Singer Targeted PRO 23-24 Page 4 of 16 A453 JUV Targeted PRO eff. 1/2024 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (1) Juvenile Halls Camp Singer is not a Juvenile Hall. The below (A) during the hours that youth are awake, one section A through E is not applicable to this wide-awake youth supervision staff member on ☐ ☐ ☒ facility. 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 Camp Singer is not a Special Purpose (A) during hours that youth are awake, one wide- Juvenile Hall. The below section A through E awake youth supervision staff member on duty for ☐ ☐ ☒ is not applicable to this facility. 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. 7754 Yuba Camp Singer Targeted PRO 23-24 Page 5 of 16 A453 JUV Targeted PRO eff. 1/2024 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (3) Camps Policy 219 Supervision Staffing Levels (A) during the hours that youth are awake, one wide-awake youth supervision staff member on Through documentation review, personal duty for each 15 youth in the camp population; observations, as well as interviews with youth and camp staff, and a review of safety check logs, the facility regularly ensures that there is one wide-awake youth supervision staff member on duty for every 15 youths in camp. BSCC staff provided guidance to ensure that JCO staff listed on the schedule, that are not ☒ ☐ ☐ able to perform full JCO duties, as required in regulation and confirmed via the Chief Probation Officer’s Appointments and Qualifications Letter, are noted on the schedule as “limited duty” or “light duty”, and not counted in the youth supervision staff-to- youth ratio. At the time of the inspection, the overall youth population at Camp Singer was 12 youths. (B) during the hours that youth are confined to their Policy 219 Supervision Staffing Levels room for the purpose of sleeping, one wide-awake youth supervision staff member on duty for each In review of Camp’s dorm safety check logs, 30 youth present in the facility; the daily staff schedule, and interviews with ☒ ☐ ☐ youth and staff, BSCC staff confirmed that CS ensures that “One wide-awake” JCO staff is always present. (C) at least two wide-awake youth supervision staff Policy 219 Supervision Staffing Levels members on duty at all times, regardless of the number of youth in residence, unless Through a review of housing unit logs, safety arrangements have been made for backup support check documentation, and the daily staff services which allow for immediate response to ☒ ☐ ☐ schedule, personal observations, as well as, emergencies; through interviews with camp staff, CS regularly ensures that the minimum youth-to- staff ratio is met. (D) at least one youth supervision staff member on Policy 219 Supervision Staffing Levels duty who is the same gender as youth housed in the facility; According to shift schedules, dorm logs, visual observations, and interviews with youth housed at the facility, and staff, there is always a male and female youth supervision staff in the facility. ☒ ☐ ☐ At the time of this inspection, there were no female youth being housed in the CS. BSCC staff discussed favorable outcomes when the gender of staff assigned to work the dorm unit is identified on the shift schedule. (E) in addition to the minimum staff to youth ratio Policy 219 Supervision Staffing Levels required in (h)(3)(A)-(B), consideration shall be given to the size, design, and location of the camp; Only youth supervision staff provide types of youth committed to the camp; and the supervision for the youth. ☒ ☐ ☐ function of the camp in determining the level of supervision necessary to maintain the safety and Non-sworn staff are not part of the designated welfare of youth and staff; youth supervision staff. 7754 Yuba Camp Singer Targeted PRO 23-24 Page 6 of 16 A453 JUV Targeted PRO eff. 1/2024 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (F) personnel with primary responsibility for other Policy 219 Supervision Staffing Levels 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. 1328 SAFETY CHECKS Policy 501 Safety Checks The facility administrator shall develop and implement BSCC staff reviewed random Safety Checks policy and procedures that provide for direct visual over the inspection cycle. In addition, we observation of youth at a minimum of every 15 minutes, specifically reviewed safety checks for the at random or varied intervals during hours when youth months of August, September, and October of are asleep or when youth are in their rooms, confined in 2024. holding cells or confined to their bed in a dormitory. ☒ ☐ ☐ Supervision is not replaced, but may be supplemented by, an audio/visual electronic surveillance system designed to detect overt, aggressive or assaultive behavior and to summon aid in emergencies. All safety checks shall be documented with the actual time the check is completed. 1354.5 ROOM CONFINEMENT Policy 601 Room Confinement (a) The facility administrator shall develop and Camp Singer abides by the same policies and implement written policies and procedures addressing procedures as the adjacent Juvenile Hall. the confinement of youth in their room that are However, Camp Singer is a dormitory-style consistent with Welfare and Institutions Code Section setting. To ensure youth were not confined to 208.3. The placement of a youth in room confinement ☐ ☐ ☒ their bed areas for extended periods of time, shall be accomplished in accordance with the following BSCC staff reviewed related policy and guidelines: interviewed youth housed at the facility as well as camp staff. We also interviewed collaborative partners to gain further insight to confirm compliance with this regulation. (1) Room confinement shall not be used before Policy 601 Room Confinement other, less restrictive, options have been attempted and exhausted, unless attempting those options Camp Singer is a dormitory-style setting. poses a threat to the safety or security of any youth ☐ ☐ ☒ There are no locked cells for room or staff. confinement and youth are not confined to their cells for extended periods of time. (2) Room confinement shall not be used for the Camp Singer is a dormitory-style setting. purposes of punishment, coercion, convenience, or There are no locked cells for room retaliation by staff. ☐ ☐ ☒ confinement and youth are not confined to their cells for extended periods of time. (3) Room confinement shall not be used to the extent Policy 601 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 601 Room Confinement confinement. After the youth has been held in room confinement for a period of four hours, staff shall do one ☐ ☐ ☒ or more of the following: (1) Return the youth to general population. Policy 601 Room Confinement ☐ ☐ ☒ (2) Consult with mental health or medical staff. Policy 601 Room Confinement ☐ ☐ ☒ (3) Develop an individualized plan that includes the Policy 601 Room Confinement goals and objectives to be met in order to reintegrate ☐ ☐ ☒ the youth to general population. 7754 Yuba Camp Singer Targeted PRO 23-24 Page 7 of 16 A453 JUV Targeted PRO eff. 1/2024 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (4) If room confinement must be extended beyond Policy 601 Room Confinement four hours, staff shall do each of the following: (A) Document the reasons for room confinement and the basis for the extension, the date and time ☐ ☐ ☒ the youth was first placed in room confinement, and when he or she is eventually released from room confinement. (B) Develop an individualized plan that includes Policy 601 Room Confinement the goals and objectives to be met in order to ☐ ☐ ☒ integrate the youth to general population. (C) Obtain documented authorization by the Policy 601 Room Confinement facility superintendent or his or her designee ☐ ☐ ☒ every four hours thereafter. (5) This section is not intended to limit the use of Policy 601 Room Confinement single-person rooms or cells for the housing of youth in juvenile facilities and does not apply to normal ☐ ☐ ☒ sleeping hours. (6) This section does not apply to youth or wards in Policy 601 Room Confinement court holding facilities or adult facilities. ☐ ☐ ☒ (7) Nothing in this section shall be construed to Policy 601 Room Confinement conflict with any law providing greater or additional ☐ ☐ ☒ protections to youth. (8) This section does not apply during an Policy 601 Room Confinement extraordinary emergency circumstance that requires a significant departure from normal institutional operations, including a natural disaster or facility- wide threat that poses an imminent and substantial ☐ ☐ ☒ risk of harm to multiple staff or youth. This exception shall apply for the shortest amount of time needed to address this imminent and substantial risk of harm. (9) This section does not apply when a youth is Policy 601 Room Confinement placed in a locked cell or sleeping room to treat and protect against the spread of a communicable disease for the shortest amount of time required to reduce the risk of infection, with the written approval of a licensed physician or nurse practitioner, when the youth is not required to be in an infirmary for an ☐ ☐ ☒ illness. Additionally, this section does not apply when a youth is placed in a locked cell or sleeping room for required extended care after medical treatment with the written approval of a licensed physician or nurse practitioner, when the youth is not required to be in an infirmary for illness. 1357 USE OF FORCE Policy 514 Use of Force and Policy 304 Chemical Agents Training The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop and implement BSCC staff reviewed the Use of Force (UOF) written policies and procedures for the use of force, policy and reviewed incident reports for which may include chemical agents. Force shall never incidents that occurred between August, be applied as punishment, discipline, retaliation or September, and October of 2024. We also treatment. (a) At a minimum, each facility shall develop policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ interviewed youth who are housed at the procedures which: facility, camp staff, and collaborative partners to gain further insight to ensure compliance with this regulation. Twelve UOF incidents were reported. In most cases, the use of force was necessary due to mutual combat between youth. 7754 Yuba Camp Singer Targeted PRO 23-24 Page 8 of 16 A453 JUV Targeted PRO eff. 1/2024 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (1) restricts the use of force to that which is deemed Policy 514 Use of Force and Policy 304 reasonable and necessary, as defined in Section 1302 Chemical Agents Training to ensure the safety and security of youth, staff, others and the facility. ☒ ☐ ☐ In review of incident reports and interviews with youth, camp staff use UOF that is deemed reasonable and necessary. (2) outline the force options available to staff including Policy 514 Use of Force and Policy 304 both physical and non-physical options and define Chemical Agents Training when those force options are appropriate. Camp staff are trained to make use of physical and nonphysical use of force options below, in an order that is based on the totality of the circumstances: • Reputation/Physical presence ☒ ☐ ☐ • Dialogue/Counseling/Verbal Commands • Empty hands / Weaponless Control Techniques • Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) pepper spray. (Camp staff do not carry OC Spray) • Improvised weapons – (Exigent circumstances) (3) describe force options or techniques that are Policy 514 Use of Force and Policy 304 expressly prohibited by the facility. Chemical Agents Training ☒ ☐ ☐ (4) describe the requirements of staff to report any Policy 514 Use of Force and Policy 304 inappropriate use of force, and to take affirmative Chemical Agents Training ☒ ☐ ☐ action to immediately stop it. (5) define a standardized reporting format that Policy 514 Use of Force and Policy 304 includes time period and procedure for documenting Chemical Agents Training and reporting the use of force, including reporting requirements of management and line staff and The related policies address documentation, procedures for reviewing and tracking use of force review by supervisor, and debrief of youth and incidents by supervisory and or management staff, staff. which include procedures for debriefing a particular incident with staff and/or youth for the purposes of Staff are required to complete an incident ☒ ☐ ☐ training as well as mitigating the effects of trauma that report by the end of their shift, unless may have been experienced by staff and /or the youth approved by a supervisor to complete it the involved. next day. A review of incident reports shows that CS documents and reports incidents in accordance with Title 15 minimum standards. (6) Include an administrative review and a system for Policy 514 Use of Force and Policy 304 investigating unreasonable use of force. Chemical Agents Training Through a review of the Use of Force incident reports, we observe that the supervisor provides a final analysis and debrief of the incident. Also, the Deputy Chief Probation ☒ ☐ ☐ Officer reviews the use of force incident reports to ensure the use of force was in accordance with facility policy. We also interviewed an SJCO who is a member of the Treatment Team and a Defensive Tactics Instructor. This SJCO reviews all UOF incidents. 7754 Yuba Camp Singer Targeted PRO 23-24 Page 9 of 16 A453 JUV Targeted PRO eff. 1/2024 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (7) define the role, notification, and follow-up Policy 514 Use of Force and Policy 304 procedures required after use of force incidents for Chemical Agents Training medical, mental health staff and parents or legal guardians. BSCC staff interviewed medical and mental health staff who reported that they are always notified of UOF incidents. Medical will always see the youth following an incident. If needed, Mental Health will see the youth when onsite, otherwise they will follow up the following day. ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff interviewed supervisory, camp, and medical staff to help determine compliance with the elements of this regulation. BSCC staff discussed favorable outcomes occur when the parent notifications are noted in a standard location of the incident report on a consistent basis. (8) describe the limitations of use of force on pregnant Policy 514 Use of Force and Policy 304 youth in accordance with Penal Code Section 6030(f) Chemical Agents Training ☒ ☐ ☐ and Welfare and Institutions Code Section 222. (b) Facilities that authorize chemical agents as a force Policy 514 Use of Force and Policy 304 option shall include policies and procedures that: Chemical Agents Training (1) identify who is approved to carry and/or utilize chemical agents in the facility and the type, size and Camp Singer staff abide by the same policies the approved method of deployment for those and procedures as the TCYDC facility chemical agents. including, but not limited to, use of force and chemical agents training. Camp Singer staff do not carry OC spray. However, TCYDC ☒ ☐ ☐ JCO staff that respond to incidents at the camp may carry OC spray. There were no reported incidents involving the use of Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) spray/chemical agents for the period reviewed. (2) mandate that chemical agents only be used when Policy 514 Use of Force and Policy 304 there is an imminent threat to the youth’s safety or the Chemical Agents Training safety of others and only when de-escalation efforts have been unsuccessful or are not reasonably Camp staff do not carry OC spray. However, ☒ ☐ possible. ☐ supervisory and selected staff satisfactorily completed the department, STC-approved Chemical Agents course prior to being approved to carry OC spray. (3) outline the facility’s approved methods and Policy 514 Use of Force and Policy 304 timelines for decontamination from chemical agents. Chemical Agents Training This shall include that youth who have been exposed to chemical agents shall not be left unattended until Camp Singer staff abide by the same policies that youth is fully decontaminated or is no longer and procedures as the TCYDC facility suffering the effects of the chemical agent. including, but not limited to, use of force and chemical agents training. Camp Singer staff do not carry OC spray. However, TCYDC JCO ☒ ☐ ☐ staff that respond to incidents at the camp may carry OC spray. There were no reported incidents involving the use of Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) spray/chemical agents for the period reviewed. 7754 Yuba Camp Singer Targeted PRO 23-24 Page 10 of 16 A453 JUV Targeted PRO eff. 1/2024 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (4) define the role, notification, and follow-up Policy 514 Use of Force and Policy 304 procedures required after use of force incidents Chemical Agents Training involving chemical agents for medical, mental health staff and parents or legal guardians. There were no reported incidents involving the ☒ ☐ ☐ use of Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) spray/chemical agents for the period reviewed. (5) provide for the documentation of each incident of Policy 514 Use of Force and Policy 304 use of chemical agents, including the reasons for Chemical Agents Training which it was used, efforts to de-escalate prior to use, youth and staff involved, the date, time and location There were no reported incidents involving the ☒ ☐ ☐ of use, decontamination procedures applied and use of Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) identification of any injuries sustained as a result of spray/chemical agents for the period such use. reviewed. (c) Facilities shall develop policies and procedure which Policy 514 Use of Force and Policy 304 require that agencies provide initial and regular training Chemical Agents Training in use of force and chemical agents when appropriate that address: The related policy and curriculum for (1) known medical and behavioral health conditions defensive tactics and verbal de-escalation that would contraindicate certain types of force; techniques includes knowing of any pre- existing medical and/or behavioral health conditions which would limit or restrict certain UOF techniques. This includes Core Training and annual updates for use of force for all camp staff. ☒ ☐ ☐ Camp staff do not carry OC spray. However, supervisory and selected staff satisfactorily completed the department, STC-approved Chemical Agents course prior to being approved to carry OC spray. The elements of this regulation are confirmed in the Chief Probation Officer (CPO) Matt Ricardy’s Appointment and Qualifications Letter, dated November 6, 2024. (2) acceptable chemical agents and the methods of Policy 514 Use of Force and Policy 304 application. ☒ ☐ ☐ Chemical Agents Training (3) signs or symptoms that should result in Policy 514 Use of Force and Policy 304 immediate referral to medical or behavioral health. Chemical Agents Training BSCC staff interviewed Camp Singer ☒ ☐ ☐ Behavioral Health staff, supervisory staff, behavioral health staff, and medical services to aid in confirming compliance. (4) instruction on the Constitutional Limitations of Policy 514 Use of Force and Policy 304 Use of Force. ☒ ☐ ☐ Chemical Agents Training (5) physical training force options that may require Policy 514 Use of Force and Policy 304 the use of perishable skills. Chemical Agents Training The elements of this regulation are identified ☒ ☐ ☐ in and confirmed in CPO Matt Ricardy’s Appointment and Qualifications Letter, dated November 6, 2024. 7754 Yuba Camp Singer Targeted PRO 23-24 Page 11 of 16 A453 JUV Targeted PRO eff. 1/2024 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (6) timelines the facility uses to define regular Policy 514 Use of Force and Policy 304 training. Chemical Agents Training The elements of this regulation are identified in and confirmed in CPO Matt Ricardy’s Appointment and Qualifications Letter, dated November 6, 2024. ☒ ☐ ☐ Camp Singer staff receive an initial defensive tactic training and policy review outlining both physical and non-physical de-escalation options. Refresher training in force options occurs annually. 1361 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE Policy 609 Youth Grievances The facility administrator shall develop and implement Policy and procedures identified well-detailed written policies and procedures whereby any youth may processes. appeal and have resolved grievances relating to any condition of confinement, including but not limited to We reviewed grievances for June through health care services, classification decisions, program November of 2024 and the provided participation, telephone, mail or visiting procedures, Grievance Log for the past 6 months. BSCC food, clothing, bedding, mistreatment, harassment or ☒ ☐ ☐ staff also interviewed youth housed at the violations of the nondiscrimination policy. There shall be facility, as well as camp staff. The facility uses no time limit on filing grievances. Policies and monthly grievance logs to track grievances by procedures shall include provisions whereby the facility manager ensures: Pod. There were only (4) grievances submitted for the period reviewed. (a) a grievance form and instructions for registering a Policy 609 Youth Grievances grievance, which includes provisions for the youth to have free access to the form; BSCC staff interviewed multiple youth who indicated that during the intake and orientation process, the grievance procedure was clearly explained. During our physical inspection, BSCC staff ☒ ☐ ☐ observed that grievances were readily available to youth. In addition, a grievance lock box was in the dorm to allow youth to confidentially submit a grievance, if needed. BSCC staff discussed ensuring that the grievance form is consistently located in a freely accessible area to youth. (b) the youth shall have the option to confidentially file Policy 609 Youth the grievance or to deliver the form to any youth supervision staff working in the facility; The youth were aware of the grievance ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures, the location of the grievance forms, and the grievance lockbox to confidentially file a grievance, if needed. (c) resolution of the grievance at the lowest appropriate Policy 609 Youth Grievances staff level; ☒ ☐ ☐ Depending on the circumstances, grievances are first addressed at the JCO level. (d) provision for a prompt review and initial response to Policy 609 Youth Grievances grievances within three (3) business days, grievances that relate to health and safety issues must be ☒ ☐ ☐ addressed immediately; 7754 Yuba Camp Singer Targeted PRO 23-24 Page 12 of 16 A453 JUV Targeted PRO eff. 1/2024 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (1) The youth may elect to be present to explain Policy 609 Youth Grievances his/her version of the grievance to a person not directly involved in the circumstances which led to The youth interviewed indicated that during ☒ ☐ ☐ the grievance. the intake and orientation process, the grievance procedure was clearly explained. (2) Provision for a staff representative approved by Policy 609 Youth Grievances the facility administrator to assist the youth. ☒ ☐ ☐ (e) provision for a written response to the grievance Policy 609 Youth Grievances which includes the reasons for the decisions; The documentation as well as interviews with ☒ ☐ ☐ youth show that camp staff respond to grievances professionally. (f) a system which provides that any appeal of a Policy 609 Youth Grievances grievance shall be heard by a person not directly involved in the circumstances which led to the ☒ ☐ ☐ grievance; (g) resolution of the grievance must occur within ten (10) Policy 609 Youth Grievances business days unless circumstances dictate a longer time frame. The youth shall be notified of any delay; Prior to leaving at the end of their shift, the and, expectation is that the Supervisor/OIC on duty checks the grievance lockboxes on each unit. BSCC staff provided guidance related to ☒ ☐ ☐ utilizing a grievance log to provide oversight with ensuring that the lockbox process is being followed accordingly. The documentation as well as interviews show that camp staff respond to grievances in a timely fashion. (h) the policy shall provide multiple internal and external Policy 609 Youth Grievances methods to report sexual abuse and sexual harassment. ☒ ☐ ☐ Whether or not associated with a grievance, concerns Policy 609 Youth Grievances of parents, guardians, staff or other parties shall be addressed and documented in accordance with written ☒ ☐ ☐ policies and procedures within a specified timeframe. 1371 PROGRAMS, RECREATION, AND Policy 1002 Programs, Exercise, and EXERCISE. Recreation and Policy 1000 Youth Programs and Services The facility administrator shall develop and implement written policies and procedures for programs, BSCC staff reviewed the Program Exercise recreation, and exercise for all youth. The intent is to and Recreation policy and procedure, logs, minimize the amount of time youth are in their rooms or and pertinent documentation for the months of their bed area. ☒ ☐ ☐ August, September, and October of 2024. We also interviewed camp staff, facility partners, and youth at the facility. The facility’s policy and procedure comply with this regulation, as required. Juvenile facilities shall provide the opportunity for Policy 1002 Programs, Exercise, and programs, recreation, and exercise a minimum of three Recreation and Policy 1000 Youth Programs hours a day during the week and five hours a day each and Services Saturday, Sunday or other non-school days, of which one hour shall be an outdoor activity, weather ☒ ☐ ☐ Camp Singer does a good job documenting permitting. youth program participation. Youth interviewed report going outdoors for recreation daily. 7754 Yuba Camp Singer Targeted PRO 23-24 Page 13 of 16 A453 JUV Targeted PRO eff. 1/2024 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS A youth’s participation in programs, recreation, and Policy 1002 Programs, Exercise, and exercise may be suspended only upon a written finding Recreation and Policy 1000 Youth Programs by the administrator/manager or designee that a youth and Services represents a threat to the safety and security of the ☒ ☐ ☐ facility. There was no report of or documentation provided to indicate that a youth’s participation in any program was suspended. Such program, recreation, and exercise schedule shall Policy 1002 Programs, Exercise, and be posted in the living units. Recreation and Policy 1000 Youth Programs and Services ☒ ☐ ☐ During the physical facility inspection, BSCC staff observed program and recreation schedule calendars posted on the dorm activity area. There will be a written annual review of the programs, Policy 1002 Programs, Exercise, and recreation, and exercise by the responsible agency to Recreation and Policy 1000 Youth Programs ensure content offered is current, consistent, and and Services relevant to the population. Daniel Ritner, Probation Program Manager, ☒ ☐ ☐ provided a letter, dated October 23, 2024, confirming an annual review of the programs, recreation, and exercise content, consistency, and relevance to the youth population being housed at Camp Singer. 7754 Yuba Camp Singer Targeted PRO 23-24 Page 14 of 16 A453 JUV Targeted PRO eff. 1/2024 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (a) Programs. All youth shall be provided with the Policy 1002 Programs, Exercise, and opportunity for at least one hour of daily programming to Recreation and Policy 1000 Youth Programs include, but not be limited to, trauma focused, cognitive, and Services evidence-based, best practice interventions that are culturally relevant and linguistically appropriate, or pro- BSCC staff reviewed program activity logs social interventions and activities designed to reduce and interviewed youth housed at the facility, recidivism. These programs should be based on the detention staff, youth, behavioral health staff, youth’s individual needs as required by Sections 1355 and education service staff. In addition, we and 1356. Such programs may be provided under the reviewed three random months of program direction of the Chief Probation Officer or the County schedules showing programs provided and Office of Education and can be administered by county individual youth participation. partners such as mental health agencies, community based organizations, faith-based organizations or BSCC staff thought well of Camp Singer’s Probation staff. Behavioral Health staff in conjunction with Programs may include but are not limited to: WellPath care services for the array of pro- (1) Cognitive Behavior Interventions; social programming offered to youth detained (2) Management of Stress and Trauma; at the facility. (3) Anger Management; (4) Conflict Resolution; Also, the Career and Technical Education ☒ ☐ ☐ (5) Juvenile Justice System; (CTE) programs provide construction training (6) Trauma-related interventions; and offer an opportunity to earn a welding (7) Victim Awareness; certificate with offsite training courses. (8) Self-Improvement; (9) Parenting Skills and support; Behavioral Health in conjunction with (10) Tolerance and Diversity; WellPath Community Care are at the (11) Healing Informed Approaches; forefront of programming for the facility and (12) Interventions by Credible Messengers; their families. Some programs provided (13) Gender Specific Programming; include but are not limited to individual (14) Art, creative writing, or self-expression; counseling, family counseling, parenting (15) CPR and First Aid training; classes, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) (16) Restorative Justice or Civic Engagement; (evidence-based 12-week program), Moral (17) Career and leadership opportunities; and, Reconation Therapy (MRT) (evidence-based (18) Other topics suitable to the youth population. 10-12 week program). The agency has an impressive Community Services Program by allowing youth to engage productively with the community (b) Recreation. All youth shall be provided the opportunity Policy 1002 Programs, Exercise, and for at least one hour of daily access to unscheduled Recreation and Policy 1000 Youth Programs activities such as leisure reading, letter writing, and and Services entertainment. Activities shall be supervised and include orientation and may include coaching of youth. To aid in confirming compliance, BSCC staff reviewed the program’s Exercise and Recreation policy and procedure, logs, and ☒ ☐ ☐ pertinent documentation for the months of August, September, and October of 2024. We also interviewed camp staff, facility partners, and youth at the facility. Camp Singer does well in documenting youth participation in recreational activities. (c) Exercise. All youth shall be provided with the Policy 1002 Programs, Exercise, and opportunity for at least one hour of large muscle activity Recreation and Policy 1000 Youth Programs each day. and Services ☒ ☐ ☐ In review of program activity logs, and interviews with youth housed at the facility, and camp staff, Camp Singer meets compliance with his regulation. 7754 Yuba Camp Singer Targeted PRO 23-24 Page 15 of 16 A453 JUV Targeted PRO eff. 1/2024 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS The administrator/manager may suspend, for a period Policy 1002 Programs, Exercise, and not to exceed 24 hours, access to recreation and Recreation and Policy 1000 Youth Programs programs. The administrator/manager shall document and Services ☒ ☐ ☐ the reasons why suspension of recreation and programs occurs. 7754 Yuba Camp Singer Targeted PRO 23-24 Page 16 of 16 A453 JUV Targeted PRO eff. 1/2024