Merced County, Juvenile Hall and Camp (2016-2018 inspection cycle)

June 21, 2018 Jeff Kettering, Chief Probation Officer Merced County Probation Department 2150 M Street-2nd Floor Merced, CA 95340 2016-2018 BIENNIAL INSPECTION PURSUANT TO WIC 209 and 885 MERCED COUNTY JUVENILE HALL AND BEAR CREEK ACADEMY BSCC # 7327 and 7330 Dear Chief Kettering: The 2016/2018 biennial inspection of the Merced County Probation Department’s Juvenile Hall and Bear Creek Academy has been completed. A pre-inspection briefing was held on August 15, 2017, and the facilities were inspected on March 26, 27 and 28, 2018. A complete Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) inspection report is enclosed and consists of the following: this transmittal letter; a Title 15 Procedures Checklist, outlining applicable minimum standards for juvenile detention facilities; a Physical Plant Evaluation, outlining applicable Title 24 minimum standards; and the Living Area Space Evaluation (LASE), summarizing the physical plant configuration and outlining the rated capacity of the facilities. Please refer to the Title 15 Procedures Checklist for a summary of all relevant minimum standards, indication of compliance or non-compliance, and information that was used to determine compliance. Mandatory Local Inspections In addition to the biennial inspection, Title 15, Section 1313 and its authorizing statute require local inspections conducted by the following authorities: • County Building Inspection by agency designated by the Board of Supervisors; • Fire authority having jurisdiction; • Local health officer; • County superintendent of schools; • Juvenile Court; and, • Juvenile Justice Commission. Results of these inspections are considered as part of this report. The dates of the local inspections may be found in the Title 15 Procedures Checklist. #7327 7330 Merced County Letter Page 2 Chief Kettering June 21, 2018 Scope of the Inspection The inspection consisted of a review of the Merced County Juvenile Facilities Policy and Procedures Manual1, a site visit to review operations, physical plant and relevant documentation, and interviews with administration, facility staff, youth and agency partners. During the inspection, we also evaluated consistency between policy and practice. Inspection Results Title 15, CCR Minimum Standards Upon final review of all documentation, there are no outstanding issue items of non-compliance with Title 15 at the Merced County Juvenile Hall and Bear Creek Academy. No corrective action is required at this time. You have made significant progress in providing services to your population this cycle. You created a Program Room in an unoccupied unit as an incentive for youth making positive strides in their program. The Program Specialist position has resulted in robust activities for all pre- and post-disposition youth. We would like to note concerns with your staffing and shift coverage. Your current eleven vacancies have created an operationally difficult situation for staff and administration. Coverage for call-ins, training and vacations is difficult for twelve-hour shifts because staff cannot stay over beyond four hours, resulting in overall mandatory overtime for many staff. Staff told us they were frustrated with this and administrations inability to hire or provide early approvals for pre- scheduled vacations. Although this is not a compliance issue, it is a view expressed by your staff and confirmed by your managers. Title 24, CCR Physical Plant There were no changes made to your physical plant and your rated capacity remains at 60 for Juvenile Hall and 60 for the Bear Creek Academy. On the day of the inspection, your population was 30 in Juvenile Hall and 25 at the Academy. Please see the Physical Plant Evaluation for more information. Training According to the most recent Standards and Training for Corrections (STC) audit, Merced County Probation is in compliance with mitigating circumstances to all relevant regulations and mandates. In your STC audit, it was noted four staff were not available during the training year. Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act (JJDPA) Compliance Monitoring We reviewed documentation of logs and admissions, and found no violations of JJDPA. Refer to the Title 15 Procedures Checklist for detailed information. 1 BSCC reviews only those policies and procedures required by and applicable to Title 15, CCR. BSCC staff do not ‘approve’ policies and procedures or assess them for constitutional or legal issues. Agencies should seek review through their legal advisor, risk manager, or other persons deemed appropriate for such evaluation. #7327 7330 Merced County Letter Page 3 Chief Kettering June 21, 2018 We were impressed with the implementation of new policies this cycle to adequately address the youth in your care. Your implementation of quality programs and services is providing benefits for your youth. Staff were engaged in the programming and most have fully grasped the treatment approach you have adopted. In speaking with the youth, they wished they had more down time, indicating they were engrossed in some activity all the time. Two I spoke with had been here many times and they were very appreciative of the incentive program room and the positive impact it has had on their programming and behavior. We are encouraged by your audits of forms and reports, which were much improved this cycle. Staff completed and articulated necessary components required by your policy and Title 15 regulations. The information was individualized and appropriate. I appreciate the time spent by your staff in preparation of the inspection and in sharing the vision you have created. This concludes our 2016/2018 biennial inspection report. I am available to provide technical assistance when requested or to respond to any questions you may have. I look forward to continuing to work with you and your staff. Do not hesitate to email me at Elizabeth.gong@bscc.ca.gov or call at (916) 324-9253 if you need anything. Sincerely, Elizabeth Gong Field Representative Board of State and Community Corrections Enclosures: Cc: Presiding Judge, Juvenile Court, Merced County* Chair, Juvenile Justice Commission, Merced County* Chair, Board of Supervisors, Merced County* County Administrator, Merced County* Kalisa Rochester, Deputy Chief Probation Officer Lori Minor, Program Manager *Copies of the full inspection are available upon request or are available online at www.bscc.ca.gov #7327 7330 Merced County Letter JUVENILE HALLS, SPECIAL PURPOSE JUVENILE HALLS AND CAMPS Board of State and Community Corrections PROCEDURES CHECKLIST1 BSCC Code: 7327 7330 FACILITY NAME: Merced County Juvenile Hall FACILITY TYPE: JH FACILITY NAME: Bear Creek Academy FACILITY TYPE: Camp PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Kalisa Rochester, Assistant Chef Probation Office; Lori Minor, Program Manager-Juvenile Hall; Derrick Dean, Principal; Stephanie Azevedo, RN with CFMG; Lori Keegan, Clinician with Merced County Behavioral Health (MCBH); Corina Fernandez, MCBH; Laura Austin, Teacher; SJIO’s Straughter, Jones, Owens, Castanon, Rodriguez and Reynozo; Youth’s Matthew-age 15, BCA; Gene-age 17, BCA; Kasie-age 17, JH; Constatino-age 17, JH FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Elizabeth Gong DATE: March 26-28, 2018 TITLE 15 SECTION JH BCA N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS 1313 COUNTY INSPECTION AND EVALUATION September 26, 2017 OF BUILDING AND GROUNDS X X (A) County Building Inspection by agency designated by the Board of Supervisors to approve building safety; (B) Fire authority having jurisdiction, including a fire January 19, 2018 clearance as required by Health and Safety Code Section X X 13146.1 (a) and (b); (C) Local health officer, inspection in accordance with Environmental Health: July 18, 2017 Health and Safety Code Section 101045; X X Medical/Mental Health: July 18, 2017 Nutritional Health: July 18, 2017 (D) County superintendent of schools on the adequacy of February 2, 2018 X X educational services and facilities as required in Section 1370; (E) Juvenile court as required by Section 209 of the Welfare March 1, 2018 X X and Institutions Code (F) Juvenile Justice Commission as required by Section 229 May 17, 2017/February 1, 2018 of the Welfare and Institutions Code or Probation X X Commission as required by Section 240 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. 1320 APPOINTMENT AND QUALIFICATIONS The elements of this regulation are addressed in a letter from Chief Kettering dated March 13, 2018. The Facility Administrator (CPO) has submitted a letter X X certifying that each employee has been appointed and are qualified pursuant to the requirements of this regulation. The facility adheres to the minimum standards for the D-101 Appointments and Qualifications selection and training requirements in PC 6035 (STC compliant) as well as ensures a medical, psychological and X X records check are completed. Contract employees, volunteers and other non-employees shall also have appropriate qualifications and clearance. 1 This document is intended for use as a tool during the inspection process; this worksheet may not contain each Title 15 regulation that is required. Additionally, many regulations on this worksheet are SUMMARIES of the regulation; the text on this worksheet may not contain the entire text of the actual regulation. Please refer to the complete California Code of Regulations, Title 15, Minimum Standards for Local Facilities, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 5 for the complete list and text of regulations. Juvenile Inspection.\PRO EBG\16-18 - 1 - J453 JUV PRO-Eff. 03-01-15 TITLE 15 SECTION JH BCA N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS 1321 STAFFING D-102, I The facilities staff in 8, 10, and 12-hour shifts, a) There are an adequate number of personnel to carry out which provides overlapping coverage during the facility program, to provide for safety and security of waking hours. They currently have 11 vacancies minors and staff and meet established standards and which necessitates mandatory overtime coverage. regulations. X X The facilities have a dedicated Program Specialist who works on program operations, as well as completes Case Plans, Grievances and Due Process responsibilities to allow youth supervision staff more time to work with the youth in the unit. b) There is sufficient staff to ensure that no required service Reviewed schedules to verify staff ratio to youth is denied. X X supervision. Staff work alternative shifts to provide adequate coverage. c) There is a sufficient number of supervisory level staff to D-102, II ensure adequate supervision of all staff members. The facility has a complement of supervisors scheduled each shift in each program. Some JIO III staff have been re-classified from youth X X supervision to program specialists and tasked with handling due process, room confinement and case plans for all youth. There is a Program Specialist assigned for each program during waking hours each shift. d) There is a clearly identified person on duty who is D-102, II responsible for all the operations and activities and has A Supervising Juvenile Corrections Officer X X completed the Juvenile Corrections Officer Core Course (SJIO) is assigned or designated each shift. and PC 832 training. e) There is as least one staff member present on each living D-102, VI-P and III-A X X unit whenever there are minor(s) in the unit. Verified by Unit logs and schedule. f) The facility has sufficient food services personnel D-102, VI-E relative to the number and security of units including Trinity Food Services provides all meals to the staff to plan menus, provide kitchen supervision, direct X X jail and juvenile facilities. The jail is adjacent to food preparation, train staff and maintain records. the facilities, receives the meals and prepares the trays, which are then delivered to the youth. g) The facility has administrative, clerical, recreational, D-102, VI medical dental, mental health building maintenance and Ancillary probation staff are not included in the other support staff for the efficient management of the X X youth to staff ratios. facility, and to ensure that youth supervision staff are not diverted from supervising youth. h) There is sufficient youth supervision staff to provide D-102, VIII continuous wide-awake supervision of youth, subject to X X temporary variations in staff assignments, to meet special program needs. Juvenile Halls (minimum youth-staff ratio): D-102, IV-A Juvenile Hall shift rotations provide 8, 10 and 12- a) During hours that youth are awake, one wide-awake hour shift coverage, providing full coverage youth supervision staff member is on duty for each 10 during waking hours. However, the 11 vacancies youth in detention. and having 12-hour shifts creates the need for X N/A mandatory overtime, an issue causing difficulties with morale and lack of staff getting time off when requested. This was brought to our attention by both management and supervision staff. b) During hours that youth are confined to their room for D-102, V-A the purpose of sleeping, one wide-awake youth X N/A supervision staff member is on duty for each 30 youth in detention. Juvenile Inspection.\PRO EBG\16-18 - 2 - J453 JUV PRO-Eff. 03-01-15 TITLE 15 SECTION JH BCA N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS c) At least two wide-awake youth supervision staff D-102, V-A and B members are on duty at all times, regardless of the Reviewed Schedule and there is sufficient number of youth in detention, unless an arrangement has X N/A coverage for youth supervision. been made for immediate backup support services for emergencies. d) At least one youth supervision staff member is on duty D-102, VI who is the same gender as youth who are housed in the X N/A facility. e) Personnel with primary responsibility for other duties D-102, VII-A through E such as administration, supervision of personnel, academic or trade instruction, clerical, kitchen or X N/A maintenance shall not be classified as youth supervision staff positions. Special Purpose Juvenile Halls (minimum youth-staff This facility is not a Special Purpose Juvenile ratio): Hall; therefore, the remainder of this section will a) During hours that youth are awake, one wide-awake be deleted. X youth supervision staff member is on duty for each 10 youth in detention. Camps (minimum youth -staff ratio): D-102, IV-B The facility policy is 1:15 for the camp but they a) During the hours when youth are awake, there is a exceed regulation on most days due to low N/A X minimum of one wide-awake youth supervision staff population. member on duty for each 15 youth in the camp population. b) During the hours when youth are confined to their bunk D-102, V-A for the purpose of sleeping, at least one wide-awake N/A X youth supervision staff member is on duty for each 30- youth present in the facility. c) At least two wide-awake youth supervision staff D-102, V-A and B members are on duty at all times regardless of the Reviewed schedules and there is sufficient youth number of youth in residence, unless there have been N/A X supervision coverage. arrangements made for backup support services which allow for immediate response to emergencies. d) At least one youth supervision staff member is on duty D-102, VI who is the same gender as youth who are housed in the N/A X facility. e) Personnel with primary responsibility for other duties D-102, VII-A through E such as administration, supervision of personnel, Food preparation is contracted with Trinity Food academic or trade instruction, clerical, kitchen or N/A X Services. maintenance shall not be classified as youth supervision staff positions. f) In addition to the minimum staff to youth ratio required D-102, III above, consideration has been given to the size, design, The facility provides a 1:15 and 1:30 ratio and location of the camp; types of offenders committed according to the schedule. N/A X 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. 1322 YOUTH SUPERVISION STAFF CPO Chief Jeff Kettering verified staff training in ORIENTATION AND TRAINING a letter dated November 15, 2017. CPO certification letter has been received and addresses the X X elements of Section 1320). a) Prior to assuming any responsibilities each staff member D-103, General Policy (GP) and Initial X X is properly oriented to his/her duties. Orientation (IO) b) Prior to assuming responsibility for the supervision of D-103, IO III youth, each youth supervision staff member receives a X X minimum of 40 hours of facility-specific orientation. Juvenile Inspection.\PRO EBG\16-18 - 3 - J453 JUV PRO-Eff. 03-01-15 TITLE 15 SECTION JH BCA N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS c) Prior to assuming primary responsibility for supervision D-103, IO IV of youth, each youth supervision staff member All current youth supervision staff are core X X successfully completes the requirements of the Juvenile trained. Corrections Officer Core Course pursuant to PC 6035. d) Prior to exercising the powers of a peace officer, staff D-103, GP III X X shall complete PC 830 training. 1323 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY D-102, GP VIII All current youth supervision staff are core Whenever there is youth in the facility, there is at least one trained. wide-awake person on duty at all times who meets the training standards established by the Board of State and X X Community Corrections for general fire and life safety and who is also trained in procedures that relate specifically to the facility. 1324 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL D-104, GP 1I (A) There is a policy and procedures manual that, at a X X minimum, addresses all regulations that are applicable to the facility. (B) The manual is available to and reviewed by all D-104, GP III X X employees (C) The manual is administratively reviewed at minimum D-104, GP II every two years, and updated as necessary. This policy states the manual is reviewed every X X two years. Policies and procedures were reviewed and completely updated by administrators in 2017. (D) The records relating to the standards and requirements D-104, GP IV set forth in these regulations are accessible to the Board of X X State and Community Corrections. The manual includes: D-104, Manual Contents (MC) I-A Table of organization, including channels of communications X X and description of job classifications; a) Responsibility of the probation department, purpose of D-104, MC 1-B programs, relationship to the juvenile court, the Juvenile Justice/Delinquency Prevention Commission or X X Probation Committee, probation staff, school personnel and other agencies that are involved in juvenile facility programs; b) Responsibilities of all employees; X X D-104, MC I-C c) Initial orientation and training program for employees; X X D-104, MC I-D d) Initial orientation, including safety and security issues, D-104, MC I-D and E for support staff, contract employees, school and medical All allied agency personnel, including staff, program providers and volunteers; Volunteers, must read the Volunteer Manual and X X youth orientation handbook, complete Department PREA Training and have an orientation provided by Program Managers Lori Minor or Heidi Szacala. e) The maintenance of record keeping, statistics and D-104, MC I-F, 1-5 communication systems to ensure: efficient operation of the facility; care of minors; maintenance of minors’ X X records; providing information to the court and those authorized by the court or by law, release of information regarding youth; f) Ethical responsibilities; A-102and D-104, I-G X X The policies related to ethics are clear and directive for staff to understand their role. Juvenile Inspection.\PRO EBG\16-18 - 4 - J453 JUV PRO-Eff. 03-01-15 TITLE 15 SECTION JH BCA N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS g) A non-discrimination provision that provides that all A-107 and D-104 I-H 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, X X national origin, 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; h) Storage and maintenance requirements for any chemical D-114, GP I and Procedure 1-IV X X agents used in the facility. i) Establish procedures for collection of Medi-Cal eligibility J-112, Procedure X X information and enrollment of eligible youth. 1325 FIRE SAFETY PLAN H-107 and H-117 The fire safety plan includes: X X a) A fire prevention plan as part of the manual policy and procedure; b) Monthly fire and life safety inspections by facility staff E-103 GP I-III and H-107 Procedure VII-A and with a two-year retention of the inspection record; Fire Inspection I-Monthly These sections articulate weekly and monthly X X inspections of the facility, including security systems, fire systems, locks and security points, plumbing and electrical systems, and all fire and life safety components of each building. c) Fire prevention inspections as required by HSC 13146.1 H-107 Fire Inspection 2 (a) and (b). The Merced County Fire Dept. conducted their X X annual inspection on January 19, 2018. The facility staff complete weekly and monthly evaluations of all fire and life safety components. d) An evacuation plan; X X H-101, GP e) Documented fire drills are conducted at least quarterly; H-107 Fire and Evacuation Drills X X We reviewed quarterly logs of completed drills. f) A written plan for the emergency housing of minors in H-101, Emergency Housing Plan X X the case of fire; and, g) Fire suppression pre-plan in cooperation with the local H-117 fire department. According to facility managers, the Merced Fire X X Department walks through the facility annually to ensure the Evacuation and Life Safety Plans are current. 1326 SECURITY REVIEW E-103, GP III and Procedure IV F-101 and 103 The facility administrator annually reviews, evaluates, and A Security Review was completed by Lori Minor documents security reviews. The review and evaluation X X on March 13, 2018. address the internal and external security, including, but not limited to: key control, security equipment and related training. 1327 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES H-101 and 102 H-107Annual Review; I-Fire; II Earthquake; III Emergency policies and procedures include but are not Flood; IV Bomb Threat; V Toxic Chemical limited to: escape, disturbances, and taking of hostages; H-110 Escape civil disturbances; fire and natural disasters; periodic testing H-118 Annual Review X X of emergency equipment; storage, issue and use of chemical An Emergency Preparedness Review was agents, related security devices, and weapons and completed by Lori Minor on March 13, 2018. ammunition, where applicable; emergency evacuation plans; and, an annual review of emergency procedures for all youth supervision staff. Juvenile Inspection.\PRO EBG\16-18 - 5 - J453 JUV PRO-Eff. 03-01-15 TITLE 15 SECTION JH BCA N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS 1328 SAFETY CHECKS G-118, I-IV Room Checks; Holding Cells, I-IV A review of the safety check logs reveals random Direct visual observation of each youth at least every 15 and timely checks. Facility supervisors audit the minutes when youth are asleep or in their rooms, confined in X X camera and safety check documentation to ensure holding cells or confined to their bed in a dormitory. All compliance with this regulation. When checks safety checks shall be documented with the actual time the are late, the supervisor addresses the issue with check is completed. staff. 1329 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM G-109, GP 1 a) The facility has a comprehensive written suicide X X prevention program developed by the health administrator, mental health director and facility administrator that includes, but is not limited to: b) Suicide prevention training, which may include training G-109, GP VII provided in accordance with Section 1322, Orientation The facility staff receive annual training in X X and Training and Standards and Training for addition to their initial Core Training for Suicide Corrections Regulations pursuant to Penal Code 6035. Prevention. c) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon G-109, GP III and Admission Procedure (AP) 1; confinement and prior to housing assignment. Suicide Prevention Policy (SPP) II, A-C X X Intake staff complete a substantial assessment with incoming youth, including a medical and mental health evaluation, as well as the DRAI. d) Provisions facilitating communication among arresting G-109, AP I-C Family and Law Enforcement; officers, facility staff, family members, medical and X X GP IV-B Medical and Behavioral Health mental health personnel in relation to suicide risk. e) Guidance on housing of youth at risk of suicide. G-109, SPP II-B and C X X f) Adequate supervision depending on level of suicide risk. X X G-109, SPP II-A g) Suicide and suicide attempt intervention policies and G-109, Unit Supervision X X procedures. h) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicide attempts. H-103, GP 5 Death X X H-109, II-D Suicide Attempt only. i) Critical incident debriefing. X X H-109 Procedure D 1340 REPORTING OF LEGAL ACTIONS E-102 There are no pending legal actions. The facility submits a letter of notification to the Board of State and Community Corrections on each legal action X X pertaining to conditions of confinement filed against person or legal entities responsible for juvenile facility operation. 1341 DEATH AND SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY H-108, IV-A and C OF A MINOR WHILE DETAINED a) The administrator of the facility provides the Board of X X State and Community Corrections a copy of the death in custody report that is submitted to the Attorney General under Government Code Section 12525 within 10 days. b) Written policy and procedures assure a medical and H-108, IV-B, 1; H-109, IV-A Critical Incident operational review of each in-custody death. The review Debrief team includes the facility administrator and/or the facility X X manager; the health administrator; the responsible physician; and other health care and supervision staff who were relevant to the incident c) There are written policies and procedures for handling H-108, II-B and F; H-103 GP V Medical; H-109 deaths, suicide attempts, suicide prevention and Suicide Attempt II-D notification of the juvenile court and the parent, guardian X X or person standing in loco parentis, in the event of a serious illness, injury or death. Juvenile Inspection.\PRO EBG\16-18 - 6 - J453 JUV PRO-Eff. 03-01-15 TITLE 15 SECTION JH BCA N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS 1342 POPULATION ACCOUNTING G-117, Monthly Population/Profile Reports-I Population and profile survey reports are submitted to the X X Board of State and Community Corrections within 10 working days after the end of each reporting period, in a format provided by the Board. 1343 JUVENILE FACILITY CAPACITY E-104, II-C a) The number of youth detained in a living unit has X exceeded its maximum capacity for more than 15 calendar days in a month since the previous inspection. b) If required, the facility has submitted CARs/CCARs to X BSCC since the last inspection (N/A if no to the above). c) The facility is under an approved suitability plan (N/A if X no to the above). 1350 ADMITTANCE PROCEDURES G-103 The facility admission criteria, detention criteria Written policies and procedures for admittance of youth and procedures assessing both are X X include the requirements of Sections 1324 and 1430. comprehensive. We reviewed 10 files and 12 admission packets, each revealing compliance with both regulation and policy. In juvenile halls, youth are allowed access to a telephone, in G-103, GP III accordance with the provisions of Welfare and Institutions G-103, IV-D, 4, a Code Section 627 (two completed telephone calls X X [parent/guardian and attorney] within an hour, at the public expense). The juvenile hall has established written criteria for G-101 detention. The policy provides clear direction on admitting a youth in the facility and continued detention X N/A based on specific criteria. Intake staff use the Detention Risk Assessment Instrument (DRAI), to assist with intake and detention decisions. The juvenile camp has included policies and procedures that G-104 Program Structure and BCA Programs advise the youth of the estimated length of stay and has N/A X developed program guidelines that include written screening criteria for inclusion and exclusion from the program. Juvenile halls shall develop policies and procedures that Orientation of Court Process advise any committed youth of the estimated length of his/her X N/A stay. 1351 RELEASE PROCEDURES G-105, GP I; Release Procedures (RP) I-A, 1-8 The facility’s release process is clear and orderly, Written policies and procedures for release of youth in X X addressing all components of this regulation. custody provide for: a) Verification of identity/release papers; b) Return of personal clothing and valuables; X X G-105, GP II; RP II-F, 2 c) Notification to the minor’s parents or guardian; X X G-105, GP III; RP II-C d) Notification to the facility health care provider in G-105, GP IV; RP II-G accordance with Sections 1408 and 1437 of these X X regulations, for coordination with outside agencies; and, e) Notification of school staff. X X G-105, GP V; RP II-G f) Notification of facility mental health personnel. X X G-105, GP VI; RP II-G g) There are written policy and procedures for furlough of I-104 III-G, 6 BCA Program Aftercare Long minors from custody. Term Program (LTP) X X I-104 IV-G, 6 BCA Program Aftercare Youth Treatment Program (YTP) Juvenile Inspection.\PRO EBG\16-18 - 7 - J453 JUV PRO-Eff. 03-01-15 TITLE 15 SECTION JH BCA N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS 1352 CLASSIFICATION G-107 GP; G-107 Housing Assignment (HA) I Written policies and procedures on classification of youth for X X the purpose of determining housing placement in the facility provide for: a) The safety of the youth, facility staff, and the public by G-107, GP I placing youth in the appropriate, least restrictive housing The facility uses a Classification form and the and program settings and housing assignments consider Detention Risk Assessment Instrument (DRAI) to X X the need for single, double, or dormitory assignment; determine the youths risk and to assist in appropriate placement. The process is individualized but consistent in implementation. b) Consideration of facility populations and physical design G-107, GP I X X of the facility; c) Classification of a youth upon admittance to the facility; G-107, GP III X X Admission processes allow for appropriate classification of youth entering the facility. d) Periodic classification reviews. G-107, GP IV; G-107 Classification Review (CR) X X e) Provide that facility staff shall not separate youth from G-107, GP V 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, X X 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). 1353 ORIENTATION G-103, GP-1 G-103, VI-B, 5-a Written policies and procedures require an orientation for Youth Orientation Handbook youth prior to placement in a living area. Both written and The youth handbook provides youth with specific X X verbal information are provided. Provisions are made to information for their stay, including policies that provide accessible orientation information to all detained address each component of the regulation. youth including those with disabilities, limited English proficiency, or limited literacy. The orientation includes: a) Facility rules and disciplinary procedures; X X G-103, VI-B, 5-b, Bullet 1 and 2 b) Grievance procedures; X X G-103, VI-B, 5-b, Bullet 3 c) Access to legal services; X X G-103, VI-B, 5-b, Bullet 4 d) Access to health care services; X X G-103, VI-B, 5-b, Bullet 4 e) Access to counseling services; X X G-103, VI-B, 5-b, Bullet 9 f) Access to religious services; X X G-103, VI-B, 5-b, Bullet 10 g) Access to educational services; X X G-103, VI-B, 5-b, Bullet 8 h) Information on the court process; X X G-103, VI-B, 5-b, Bullet 11 i) Housing assignments; X X G-103, VI-B, 5-b, Bullet 5 j) Availability of personal care items and opportunity for G-103, VI-B, 5-b, Bullet 6 X X personal hygiene; k) Correspondence, visiting and telephone use; X X G-103, VI-B, 5-b, Bullet 6 l) Availability of reading materials, programs, and G-103, VI-B, 5-b, Bullet 12 X X activities; m) Use of restraints and chemical agents; X X G-103, VI-B, 5-b, Bullet 13 n) Use of force; X X G-103, VI-B, 5-b, Bullet 13 and 14 o) Emergency and evacuation procedures. X X G-103, VI-B, 5-b, Bullet 7 p) Non-discrimination policy. X X G-103, VI-B, 5-b, Bullet 15 Juvenile Inspection.\PRO EBG\16-18 - 8 - J453 JUV PRO-Eff. 03-01-15 TITLE 15 SECTION JH BCA N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS 1354 SEPARATION G-108 I-101 (Discipline) a) There are written policies and procedures for the This section addresses all elements of the new separation of youth for reasons that include, but are not legislation pursuant to SB 1143, Room limited to, medical and mental health conditions, Confinement. assaultive behavior, disciplinary consequences and X X protective custody. Although not a specific separation policy, the facility has components of this regulation in other policies. They are going to create a designated separation policy to allow staff to realize and understand the differences between RC and separation. They are technically compliant. b) Youth who are separated are not denied normal privileges available at the facility, except to accomplish X X the objectives of the segregation. c) When the objective of the separation is discipline, Title X X 15, Section 1390 shall apply. d) A daily review of separated youth to determine whether X X separation remains necessary. 1355 INSTITUTIONAL ASSESSMENT AND PLAN J-110, GP I and Procedure I A-E We reviewed files and individual case plans Written policies and procedures require that assessments and provided to evaluate compliance with regulation. plans be developed within 40 days after admission, for youth The forms and policy outlines a streamlined X X who are held for a period of 30 days or more. The assessment expectation for staff. Technical Assistance was and plan shall be documented. provided as it relates to individualized, obtainable objectives rather than generic expectations of youth. The assessment is a statement of the minor’s problems, which J-110, GP II and Procedure II includes: Identification of substance abuse history, education, X X vocational, counseling, and family reunification needs. The institutional plan for adjudicated and pre-adjudicated J-110, GP III-A minors includes written documentation that provides for: X X a) Objectives and time frames for the resolution of problems identified in the assessment; and, b) A plan for meeting the objectives that includes a J-110, GP III-B description of program resources needed and individuals X X responsible for assuring that the plan is implemented. Subsequent to adjudication, the institution plan documents: J-110, GP IV-A a) Periodic evaluation of progress towards meeting the Requires 30-day progress reviews. X X objectives, including periodic review and discussion of the plan with the youth; b) A transition or aftercare plan, subject to existing J-110, GP IV-B; Procedure II and VI resources, that is completed prior to the minor being X X released; and, c) Contact with the Regional Center for the J-110, GP IV-C and Procedure IV Developmentally Disabled, pursuant to Section 1413. X X Juvenile Inspection.\PRO EBG\16-18 - 9 - J453 JUV PRO-Eff. 03-01-15 TITLE 15 SECTION JH BCA N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS 1356 COUNSELING AND CASEWORK SERVICES J-109, GP I-A The procedure incorporates the responsibilities of Written policies and procedures ensure appropriate Behavioral and Medical Health Services to meet counseling and casework services for all youth. Policies and identified needs. Each entity uses a procedures include: Communication Log, which is a chronological a) Assisting with personal problems or needs that may record of day to day interventions or arise; conversations inputted by facility staff, X X Behavioral Health staff or CFMG Medical personnel. We reviewed case entries completed by facility staff, Behavioral Health and CFMG which document youths progress, positive and negative behaviors and any changes in classification. b) Assisting the youth requesting contact with parents, J-109, GP I-B attorney, clergyman, probation officer, or other public X X official; and, c) Providing services as appropriate to the population J-109, GP I-C housed in the facility, and may include: substance abuse, X X family crisis and reunification, counseling, public health and mental health services. 1357 USE OF FORCE H-112 We reviewed Use of Force (UF) incidents and There are written policies and procedures for the use of force, noted complete documentation and timely which may include chemical agents. responses by facility staff and managers. Statistical information provided revealed the following UF incidents, including the use of physical force, restraints (for transportation and movement): X X Physical and Mechanical Force: 2016: 302 2017: 282 2018: 32 OC Spray: 2016: 131 2017: 86 2018: 15 Policy indicates that force is not applied as punishment, H-112, Force Defined X X discipline, or treatment. There are policy statements that: H-112, Force Defined, Appropriate a) Define the term “force” and address the escalation and Circumstances, GP and Escalation of Force appropriate level of force, emphasizing the need to avoid X X Sections. the use of force whenever possible and using only that Each of the above sections provide force necessary to ensure the safety of minors and others; comprehensive policies and directives for staff. b) Describe the requirements for staff to report the use of H-112, GP IX force and to take action to stop the inappropriate use of X X force; c) Define the role, notification, and follow up procedures of H-112, Medical and Mental Health Referral and medical and mental health staff concerning the use of X X Treatment force; and Juvenile Inspection.\PRO EBG\16-18 - 10 - J453 JUV PRO-Eff. 03-01-15 TITLE 15 SECTION JH BCA N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS d) Define the training that shall be provided and required H-112 Use of OC Spray for the use of force. Such training shall include, but not H-114, VI Physical Force be limited to, known medical conditions that would contraindicate certain types of force; acceptable chemical agents; methods of application; signs or X X symptoms that should result in immediate referral to medical or mental health staff; and, requirements of the decontamination of chemical agents, if such agents are utilized. Policies and procedures address: H-112 GP and Guidelines a) The types, levels, and application of force; The facility has included all elements of documentation of the use of force; a grievance regulation in policy, providing defined X X procedure; a system for investigation of the use of force procedures for specific uses of force. and administrative review; and discipline for the improper use of force; b) The specific use of physical, chemical agent, lethal, and H-112, Escalation of Force and Procedural non-lethal force that may, or may not, be used in the Guidelines provide detailed information for staff X X facility; regarding specific force options and the escalation of force continuum. c) The limitations regarding the use of force on pregnant H-116, GP III and Procedure III and IV youth in accordance with Penal Code Section 6030(f) X X and Welfare and Institutions Code Section 222; and, d) A standardized format, time period, and procedure for H-112 Documentation and Administrative reporting the use of force, including the reporting X X Review Sections requirements of management and line staff. 1358 USE OF PHYSICAL RESTRAINTS F-107 Use of Restraints (UR) Note: The provisions of this regulation do not apply to the The facility no longer uses the restraint chair per use of handcuffs, shackles or other restraint devices when a withdrawal of policy and the chair from the used to restrain youth for movement or transportation. facility in 2017. H-119 Use of the WRAP Written policies and procedures govern the use of restraint The policies outlined in F-107 are inclusive of all devices. The policies address: general procedures and directives for the use of restraints, including the WRAP. X X We reviewed all Use of Restraint documentation and cross referenced with Medical and Behavioral Health to ensure each responded per regulation. Statistical information provided revealed the following UR incidents: 2016: 9 2017: 6 2018: 0 a) known medical conditions that would contraindicate F-107, Prolonged Use III X X certain restraint devices and/or techniques; b) acceptable restraint devices; X X F-107, GP I c) signs or symptoms which should result in immediate F-107, Prolonged Use I X X medical/mental health referral; d) availability of cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment; X X F-107, Prolonged Use 10 e) protective housing of restrained youth; X X F-107, Prolonged Use 7 f) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; X X F-107, Prolonged Use 9 g) exercising of extremities. X X F-107, Prolonged Use 9 Physical restraints are utilized only when it appears less F-107, GP I restrictive alternatives would be ineffective in controlling the X X H-119 GP III-B, 3 disordered behavior. Restraints are used only for those youth who present an F-107, GP II; Prolonged Use I immediate danger to themselves or others, who exhibit H-119 GP III-B, 3 behavior that results in the destruction of property, or reveals X X the intent to cause self-inflicted physical harm. The circumstances leading to the use of restraints are documented. Juvenile Inspection.\PRO EBG\16-18 - 11 - J453 JUV PRO-Eff. 03-01-15 TITLE 15 SECTION JH BCA N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS Youth are placed in restraints only with the approval of the F-107, Prolonged Use II facility manager or designee. The facility manager may X X H-119 GP III-A delegate authority to place a minor in restraints to a physician. Reasons for continued retention in restraints are reviewed and F-107, Prolonged Use II X X documented a minimum of every hour. A medical opinion on the safety of placement and retention is F-107, Prolonged Use IV secured as soon as possible, but no later than two hours from H-119 GP III-D the time of placement. The youth is medically cleared for X X Medical staff respond to all use of restraint continued retention at least every three hours after the initial incidents and provide direct input as needed. medical opinion. A mental health consultation to assess the need for mental F-107, Prolonged Use V health treatment is secured as soon as possible, but in no case H-119 GP III-E longer than four hours from the time of placement. Behavioral Health is only on-site during business X X hours Monday through Friday. The on-call BH staff either responds or gives directives to medical staff over the phone based on the medical report and assessment. Continuous direct visual supervision is conducted and F-107, Prolonged Use VI documented to ensure that the restraints are properly X X H-119 GP III-F employed and to ensure the well-being of the youth. Observations of the youth’s behavior and any staff F-107, Prolonged Use VI interventions are documented at least every 15 minutes, with X X Policy requires documented observations every actual time recorded. 10 minutes. All youth in restraint devices are housed alone or in a F-107, Prolonged Use VII specified housing area for restrained minors, with provisions X X Requires separate housing. to protect the minor from abuse. H-119 GP III-B, 2 Restraints are not used as punishment, discipline, or as a F-107, GP III and Prolonged Use VIII substitute for treatment. The affixing of hands and feet X X H-119 GP III-C together behind the back (hog-tying) is prohibited. The use of restraints on pregnant minors is limited in F-107, Security and Transport Section VII accordance with Penal Code Section 6030(f) and Welfare and X X H-116 GP III and Procedures 3 and 4 Institutions Code Section 222. 1359 SAFETY ROOM PROCEDURES H-105 The safety room was used 4 times in 2016, Written policies and procedures govern the use of safety 6 times in 2017 and has not been used in 2018. X X rooms, as described in Title 24, Part 2, Section 460A.1.13. The safety room remains the option of last resort. We reviewed 6 incidents and each were within policy and regulation. The safety room is used to hold only those youth who present H-105, GP I an immediate danger to themselves or others, who exhibit X X behavior that results in the destruction of property, or reveals the intent to cause self-inflicted physical harm. The safety room is not to be used for punishment, discipline, H-101, GP II X X or as a substitute for treatment. Policies and procedures: H-101, GP VI-B a) Include provisions for administration of necessary X X nutrition and fluids, access to a toilet, and suitable clothing to provide for privacy; b) Provide for approval of the facility manager or designee, H-101, GP IV X X before a minor is placed into a safety room; c) Provide for continuous direct visual supervision and H-101, GP VI-A documentation of the minor’s behavior and any staff X X interventions every 15 minutes, with actual time recorded. d) Provide that the youth shall be evaluated by the facility H-101, GP IV X X manager, or designee, every four hours; Juvenile Inspection.\PRO EBG\16-18 - 12 - J453 JUV PRO-Eff. 03-01-15 TITLE 15 SECTION JH BCA N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS e) Provide for immediate medical assessment, where H-101, GP Vi-C appropriate, or an assessment at the next daily sick call; The RN interviewed indicated they respond and X X stand by outside of the safety room as long as possible. There was only one instance that lasted longer than 1hour. f) Provide that a minor shall be medically cleared for H-101, GP VI-C X X continued retention every 24 hours; g) Provide that a mental health opinion is secured within 24 H-101, GP VI-D hours; and, Behavioral Health is only on-site during business hours Monday through Friday. The on-call BH X X staff either responds or gives directives to medical staff over the phone based on the medical report and assessment. h) Provide a process for documenting the reason for H-101, GP VII placement, including attempts to use less restrictive X X means of control and decisions to continue and end placement. 1360 SEARCHES F-106; F-108; G-123 X X Written policies and procedures govern the search of youth, the facility, and visitors. Searches are conducted to insure the safety and security of the F-106, GP I facility and to provide for the safety and security of the X X public, visitors, youth, and staff. Searches are not conducted for harassment or as a form of F-106, GP II discipline or punishment. Searches are conducted in a manner F-108, GP that preserves privacy and dignity of the person being X X G-123 LGBT Searches searched. The facility requires reasonable suspicion and approval of the SJIO to conduct a strip search. Written procedures address each of the following: F-106, Procedures for Youth Searches I-A, 1 X X a) Intake searches F-108, II Booking Searches b) Searching youth who are returning from activities outside F-106, Procedures for Youth Searches I-A, 2 X X of the living unit, court, another facility, or visiting; c) Facility searches; F-106, Procedures for Room and Facility X X Searches d) Searches of visitors; and, X X J-106, Procedures for Visitor Searches e) Cross-gender supervision of searches. F-106, Procedures for Youth Searches I-B and F- X X 108, II-C 1361 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE G-122, GP I and Procedure I The Grievance policy and form provide for each There are written policies and procedures allowing any youth X X step of the grievance process. We reviewed the to appeal and have grievances resolved relating to any grievances for 2017 and found fair and timely condition of confinement. resolutions. The policies and procedures include: G-122, GP II and Procedure I a) A grievance form and instructions that include provisions X X for the youth to have free access to the form; b) The option for youth to confidentially file the grievance G-122, GP III or deliver the form to any youth care supervision staff X X There are confidential grievance boxes in each working in the facility. unit. c) Resolution of the grievance at the lowest appropriate G-122, GP IV X X staff level; d) Provision for a prompt review and response to grievances G-122, Procedure III-A and IV-A within a specified time limit; Youth supervision staff respond or move the X X grievance forward by end of shift. e) Youth may elect to be present to explain their version of G-122, GP V and Procedure III-A and IV-A the grievance to a person not directly involved in the X X circumstances that led to the grievance. Juvenile Inspection.\PRO EBG\16-18 - 13 - J453 JUV PRO-Eff. 03-01-15 TITLE 15 SECTION JH BCA N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS f) Provision for a staff representative approved by the G-122, GP VI and Procedure III-A and IV-A X X facility administrator to assist the youth. g) Provision for a written response to the grievance which G-122, GP VII X X includes the reasons for the decisions; h) A system which provides that any appeal of a grievance G-122, Procedure V-B and C shall be heard by a person not directly involved in the The facility managers make contact with the circumstances which led to the grievance; and, youth in most cases, documented by X X administrative signoff, not for resolution but merely to have communication with the youth. This process was observed during the inspection. Concerns of parent, guardians, staff or other parties are G-122, Procedure VIII addressed and documented within a specified time frame, X X whether or not those concerns are associated with a grievance. 1362 REPORTING OF INCIDENTS E-108, GP 1 Incident reports are clear, concise and A written report of all incidents, which resulted in physical consistently reported. harm, serious threat of physical harm, or death to an X X employee or a youth of a juvenile facility, or other person(s), is maintained. Such written records are prepared by staff and submitted to the facility manager by the end of the shift. 1363 USE OF REASONABLE FORCE TO Merced Administrative Policy 01-0309-28 COLLECT DNA SPECIMENS, SAMPLES, Procedure C-3 IMPRESSIONS The facility does not use force to collect DNA. If a youth refuses, they are returned to Court. Pursuant to Penal Code Section 298.1, policy and X procedures describe the use reasonable force to collect DNA samples 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. Policy and procedures address: a) Documentation of efforts to secure voluntary compliance, including an advisement of the legal X obligation to provide the requisite specimen, sample or impression and the consequences of refusal. b) Documentation of supervisory knowledge of the above X and authorization to use force. If the use of reasonable force includes cell extraction, the extraction shall be videotaped and retained by the X department. (Consult with County Counsel regarding statutes applicable to your department.) 1370 EDUCATION PROGRAM J-104, GP I Education is provided by the Merced County The County Board of Education provides for the Office of Education for both facilities at the Iris administration and operation of juvenile court schools in X X Garrett Juvenile Justice Correctional Complex conjunction with the Chief Probation Officer or designee. Policies and procedures ensure communication and coordination between educators and probation staff. Juvenile Inspection.\PRO EBG\16-18 - 14 - J453 JUV PRO-Eff. 03-01-15 TITLE 15 SECTION JH BCA N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS Facility Manager shall request an annual review of the J-104, GP III education program by the superintendent of schools. This The Annual Education Evaluation was completed annual review of each required element of the program from by May Moua, Director Merced Office of the Superintendent of Schools has been received along with a Education, on February 2, 2018. report or review checklist on compliance, deficiencies, and corrective action needed to achieve compliance. This review Teachers work individually with youth to provide cannot be delegated to the site principal or other site staff credit recovery and assist with graduation. The member. It can however be contracted to a qualified outside Office of Education allows graduated youth to X X agency. Upon completion, the facility manager will review remain in the classroom, completing work to each item with the person designated by the school and take assist in their long-term goals. The Office of Ed any corrective action as needed is also working on incorporating the Lassen Correspondence School into the facility to allow youth the opportunity to attain college credits. We also noted the MCOE at the facility completed the WASC Accreditation process just before the inspection. General Education Development preparation shall be made J-104, Required Program Elements (RPE) III available to all eligible youth. There were 4 graduated students on site while conducting the inspection. The MCOE allows graduated students to continue attending in the X X classroom for additional classroom work and Independent Living components, including resume writing, interviews, and completion of the FAFSA. Supplemental instruction shall be afforded to youth who do The CASHEE is no longer required for not demonstrate sufficient progress towards passing the X X graduation. CAHSEE as set forth in the ED Code. The facility school program complies with the State J-104, RPE IV Education Code (Note: The Education Code currently The youth receive the required 240 minutes of requires a 240-minute school day.) Youth are delivered to X X instruction each day, operating on a 245-day their educational program so as not to interfere with the time school session/schedule. afforded the minimum instruction day. School discipline is integrated into the facility’s overall J-104, School Discipline I and II behavioral management plan, with school staff advised of X X administrative decisions that may affect the educational programming. Expulsion/suspension follows the due process safeguards in J-104, School Discipline III the education code, including the rights of students with X X special needs. Policies and procedures address the rights of any student who J-104, School Discipline IV X X has continuing difficulty completing the school day. There are provisions for individuals with special needs that J-104, Provisions for Students with Special Needs include educational instruction for youth in high security or other special units, compliance with applicable statutes for X X special education, and, provision for non-English speaking youth and those with limited English-speaking skills. Youths are enrolled in school no later than three (3) days after J-104, Screening and Admission II X X admission. The school conducts an educational screening and completes J-104, Screening and Admission III X X an education plan within 5 days. If a youth is detained, the school requests the youth’s records J-104, Screening and Admission IV from his/her prior school to ensure that the educational plan is X X appropriate. 1371 RECREATION AND EXERCISE J-106, GP I Both facilities exceed regulation as it relates to There are policies and procedures for recreation and exercise programming time and the amount of time youth X X of youth with the intent to maximize the time youth are out of are out of their rooms. During interviews with their rooms/off their bunks. youth, they indicated they were “too” busy and wanted to have more “down time.” Juvenile Inspection.\PRO EBG\16-18 - 15 - J453 JUV PRO-Eff. 03-01-15 TITLE 15 SECTION JH BCA N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS There is the opportunity for a minimum of three hours of J-106, GP II recreation, programs and exercise 3 hours a day during the We reviewed schedules and spoke with youth week and five hours a day each Saturday, Sunday and other X X about the time they spent in and out of their non-school days. At least one hour shall be an outdoor rooms, as well as their structured and activity. unstructured activities. The recreation and exercise schedule is posted in the living J-106, GP II X X units. The unit schedule is posted in each living unit. Recreation shall include the opportunity for at least one hour J-106, GP III and V of daily access to unscheduled activities such as reading, X X television, radio, music games etc. The activities are supervised and include orientation and coaching of youth. Programs shall include social awareness programs as outlined J-106, GP VI in Section 1378. Social Awareness Program Memo submitted by X X Program Manager Lori Minor, dated February 20, 2018. All youth shall be provided with the opportunity for at least J-106, GP III and IV (Discipline Youth) X X one hour of large muscle activity each day. That one hour of exercise is suspended only upon a written J-106, GP III finding by the administrator/manager that the youth X X represents a threat to the safety and security of the facility. The administrator/manager may suspend for a period not to J-106, GP VIII X X exceed 24 hours access to recreation and programs 1372 RELIGIOUS PROGRAM J-103, All The facility administrator provides access for voluntary participation in religious services and/or religious counseling X X at least once a week. A youth is allowed to participate in other program activities if he/she elects not to participate in religious programs. Religious programs provide for: religious services, J-103-All X X availability of clergy, and availability of religious diets. 1373 WORK PROGRAM J-102 All There are written policies and procedures for assigning youths X X to work programs, which are meaningful, constructive, and related to vocational training or increasing a youth’s sense of responsibility. 1374 VISITING J-101, GP I and II J-101, GP III Special Visits X X There are written policies and procedures for visiting that include provision for special visits. Youths are allowed visits by parents, guardians, or persons J-101, GP I standing in loco parentis, at reasonable times. Opportunity X X for visiting is at least two hours per week. Visits are supervised, but conversations are not monitored J-101, GP III X X unless there is a security or safety need. 1375 CORRESPONDENCE J-111 X X There are written policies and procedures for correspondence which ensure: a) There is no limitation on the volume of mail that youth J-111, GP I X X may send or receive; b) Youth may send special mail and two letters per week J-111, GP II X X postage-free; Juvenile Inspection.\PRO EBG\16-18 - 16 - J453 JUV PRO-Eff. 03-01-15 TITLE 15 SECTION JH BCA N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS c) Youth may correspond confidentially with state and J-111, GP III federal courts, any member of the State Bar or holder of public office, and the Board of State and Community X X Corrections; however, authorized facility staff may open and inspect such mail only to search for contraband and in the presence of the youth; and, d) Incoming and outgoing mail, other than confidential J-111, GP IV correspondence described above, may be read by staff only when there is reasonable cause to believe facility X X safety and security, public safety, or youth safety is jeopardized. 1376 TELEPHONE ACCESS J-107 GP II X X There are written policies and procedures to provide youth with access to telephone communications. 1377 ACCESS TO LEGAL SERVICES J-108 X X Written procedures ensure the rights of minors to have access to the courts and legal services include: a) Access, upon request by the youth, to licensed attorneys J-108, GP II X X and their authorized representatives; b) Provision for confidential consultation with attorneys; J-108, GP III X X and, c) Unlimited postage paid legal correspondence and cost- J-108, GP IV X X free telephone access as appropriate. 1378 SOCIAL AWARENESS PROGRAM The Program Managers meet monthly with the program service providers to ensure they remain The County Board of Education or the Chief Probation relevant and appropriate. The facilities provide Officer provides programs designed to promote social the following structured and recreation awareness and reduce recidivism. The programs consider the programming: Boy’s and Girl’s Behavioral needs of male and female youth and may include: victim Health Group; Peaceful Warriors (Wellness, awareness; conflict resolution; anger management; parenting parenting, self-esteem and vocational skills; appropriate gender specific programming; juvenile X X programming); Thinking for a Change (EBP); justice; self-esteem; building effective decision-making skills; Dare To Dream (Book Club); El Joven Noble and, other topics that suit the needs of the youth. (Youth Development and Leadership program)Sacred Roc (Education Nature’s Way- Yosemite); Mission I’mpossible (mentoring and team building); RAFT (Recovery Assistance for Teens); and HREP-Healthy Relationships and Economic Preparation. The agency responsible for providing the programs conducts A Social Awareness Program Memo was a written annual review to ensure that the program content is X X prepared on February 20, 2018, by Lori Minor. current, consistent and relevant to the population. 1390 DISCIPLINE I-101 The rules and sanctions for violating them There are written policies and procedures for the discipline of X X provide a wide array of options for staff at the minors that promote acceptable behavior. lowest level with creative options to secure and methodical process for return to programming. Discipline is imposed at the least restrictive level that I-101, GP I X X promotes the desired behavior. Discipline does not include corporal punishment, group I-101, GP II punishment, physical or psychological degradation or X X deprivation of the following: a) Bed and clothing; X X I-101, GP II-A b) Daily shower, access to drinking fountain, toilet and I-101, GP II-B X X personal hygiene items, and clean clothing; c) Full nutrition; X X I-101, GP II-C d) Contact with parent or attorney; X X I-101, GP II-D e) Exercise; X X I-101, GP II-E Juvenile Inspection.\PRO EBG\16-18 - 17 - J453 JUV PRO-Eff. 03-01-15 TITLE 15 SECTION JH BCA N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS f) Medical services and counseling; X X I-101, GP II-F g) Religious services; X X I-101, GP II-G h) Clean and sanitary living conditions; X X I-101, GP II-H i) The right to send and receive mail; and, X X I-101, GP II-I j) Education. X X I-101, GP II-J There are established rules of conduct and disciplinary I-101, Notification of Standards of Behavior, penalties to guide the conduct of youth. The rules and Minor Rule Violations, Major Rule Violations, penalties, which include both major violations and youth Discipline Procedures violations, are simply and affirmatively stated and are X X I-101, GP V available to all youth. Provisions are made to provide accessible information to youth with disabilities, limited English proficiency or limited literacy. 1391 DISCIPLINE PROCESS I-101, Due Process Requirements (DPR) X X There are written policies and procedures for the administration of discipline that include: a) Designation of personnel authorized to impose discipline I-101 DPR I-A X X for violation of rules; b) Prohibiting discipline from being delegated to any youth; X X I-101, GP IV c) Definition of major and minor rule violations and their I-101, DP-1Notification of Standards of consequences, due process requirements; Behavior, Minor Rule Violations, Major Rule X X Violations, Discipline Procedures. Rules posted in the living units. d) Minor rule violations may be handled informally by I-101, Minor Rule Violations-I counseling, advising the youth of expected conduct or imposing a minor consequence. Discipline shall be X X accompanied by written documentation and a policy of review and appeal to a supervisor; Major rule violations may include withdrawal from group I-101, Major Rule Violations-I activities for 24 hours or more or extension of time in I-102, Placement on Special Program custody. Major rule violations and the discipline process shall be documented and require the following: We reviewed 12 incidents of discipline due process as well as 10 case files including X X discipline reports. The facility provides clear and concise procedures for implementation which is fair and consistent. Technical assistance was provided to ensure staff document dates and times, as well as the youths signature on all forms. a) Written notice of violation prior to a hearing; I-101, DPR III-A and Disciplinary Procedure X X (DP) I-A, B, C and II-A b) Hearing by a person who is not a party to the incident; X X I-101, DPR III-B and DP II-B c) Opportunity for the youth to be heard, present evidence I-101, DPR III-C and DP II-C X X and testimony; d) Provision for minor to be assisted by staff in the hearing I-101, DPR III-D and DP II-D X X process; and, e) Provision for administrative review. X X I-101, DPR III-F and DP III f) Violations that result in a removal from camp or H-104 commitment program, but not a return to court will X X follow the due process provisions in subsection (e) above. Juvenile Inspection.\PRO EBG\16-18 - 18 - J453 JUV PRO-Eff. 03-01-15 REVIEW OF NON- REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS GRANT FUNDING OR CODE REFERENCE YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS JUVENILE PROBATION AND CAMPS FUNDING (JPCF) (Camps Only) The programs/services identified on the JPCF – Camp Allocation Eligibility Form are being provided at the facility. BCA (Refer to the JPCF Program Agreement, Attachment B) 208.5 WIC CONTACT BETWEEN PERSONS UNDER THE JUVENILE COURT AGES 19- 20 AND MINORS IN THE FACILITY The facility houses Juvenile Court Wards 19 years of age and JH older. The facility has been approved to hold persons under the JH juvenile court who are ages 19 through 21. The facility continues to comply with the requirements of JH 208.5 WIC (programming, capacity and security of the facility) as outlined in the county’s application. JUVENILE JUSTICE DELINQUENCY PREVENTION ACT MONITORING (JJDPA) WIC 206 SEPARATE FACILITIES FOR WIC 300 MINORS Violation Dependent or neglected minors who are defined under X Section 300 of the Welfare and Institutions Code (WIC) are held only in non-secure, separate and segregated facilities. DETENTION OF STATUS OFFENDERS (WIC 601) AND FEDERAL MINORS X Status Offenders (WIC 601) are held in the facility. Status Offenders (WIC 601) are kept separate from Juvenile Violation X Delinquents (WIC 602)? (WIC 207[d]). Federal Minors (ICE Holds or ORR Contract) are held in the X facility. If yes to the above, the Monthly Report on the Detention of X Status Offenders/Federal Minors is submitted to the BSCC. WIC 208 SEPARATION OF MINORS AND ADULT INMATES (JJDPA 42 USC 5633, Sec 223, State Plans (a)[12]) X Are adult inmates held in the facility? (When a person in detention is proceeding through the adult court, AND that person is 18 years of age or older that person is an adult inmate.) If adult inmates are held, they are appropriately separated Violation X from minors. Adult inmates from an adult facility (e.g. inmate workers or Violation “Scared Straight” programs) are not allowed in the facility in X a manner that allows contact with minors. Juvenile Inspection.\PRO EBG\16-18 - 19 - J453 JUV PRO-Eff. 03-01-15 JUVENILE HALLS, SPECIAL PURPOSE JUVENILE HALLS AND CAMPS PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION Board of State and Community Corrections APPLICABLE TITLE 24 REGULATIONS: 4/98; 2001; 2003 BSCC Code: 7327 & 7330 FACILITY NAME: Merced County Juvenile Justice Complex-Juvenile Hall and Bear Creek FACILITY TYPE: JH APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply): 4/98: X 2001: 2003: OTHER: FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Elizabeth Gong DATE: March 27, 2018 TITLE 24 SECTION JH Camp COMMENTS Reception/Intake Admission (JH; 1.1) Vehicle sally port. Yes Yes Contains a weapons locker as specified in these regulations. Contains a secure room for the confinement of minors pending Yes NA admission to JH. Provides access to a shower. Yes Yes Provides a secure vault or storage space for minor's valuables. Yes Yes Provides telephone access to minors. Yes Yes Provides staff access to hot and cold running water. Yes Yes Locked Holding Room (1.2) There are 3 holding rooms, 2 of which can be used for sleeping rooms as each contain combo washbasin and drinking fountains. There is one Contains a minimum of 15 square feet of floor area per minor. Yes Yes 601 locked holding room which is not to be used unless a 601 minor is delivered to facility. A removable chair and cot are available. This is a non-rated room. Provides no less than 45 square feet of floor area. Yes Yes Contains seating to accommodate all minors as specified in Yes Yes these regulations. 98: Provides access to a toilet, washbasin and drinking fountain as specified in these regulations. Yes Yes 03: Be equipped with a toilet, washbasin and drinking fountain unless a procedure is in effect to provide access. Maximizes staff visual supervision. Yes Yes 03: Outward swinging or lateral sliding door required. Yes Yes The doors swing outward. Natural Light (1.3) Visual access to natural light is provided in locked sleeping Yes Yes rooms, single and double occupancy sleeping rooms, dormitories and dayrooms. Corridors (1.4) Corridors in living areas are at least eight feet wide. When Yes Yes 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) (15) Minors per unit. JH living units do not exceed 30 minors and contain sleeping Yes Yes areas and plumbing fixtures, commensurate with the number of minors housed. 7327 7330 Merced PHY\3-27-18 - 1 - J456 PHY 98 01 03.dot (10/03) TITLE 24 SECTION JH Camp COMMENTS Locked Sleeping Rooms (1.6) All sleeping rooms contain combo washbasin and drinking fountains. 98: Have a toilet, wash basin and drinking fountain unless a procedure is in effect to provide other access to these Yes Yes fixtures 03: Toilet, washbasin and drinking fountain required in locked sleeping rooms. Single Occupancy Sleeping Rooms (1.7) There is 80 sq. ft. of floor space with a ceiling height of 12’, 9”. 98: Minimum of 63 square feet of floor area and a clear ceiling Yes Yes height of eight feet 03: Minimum of 70 square feet of floor area and a clear ceiling height of eight feet 98: A door view panel is constructed of security glazing and is a maximum of 144 square inches. Yes Yes 01: View panel size changed to a minimum of 144 inches. 03: Outward swinging or lateral sliding door required. Yes Yes All doors swing outward. Double Occupancy Sleeping Rooms (1.8) These rooms have 110 sq. ft. each with a slope ceiling of 12’, 9”. Yes Yes Minimum of 100 square feet floor area, a clear ceiling height of eight feet, and a minimum width of seven feet. 98: A door view panel is constructed of security glazing and is a maximum of 144 square inches. Yes Yes 01: View panel size changed to a minimum of 144 inches. 03: Outward swinging or lateral sliding door required. Yes Yes All doors swing outward. Dormitories (1.9) In JHs and camps, there is a minimum of 50 square feet of floor Yes Yes area per minor, with a minimum dormitory size of 200 square feet and a minimum clear ceiling height of eight feet. In JHs and camps, dormitories are designed for no fewer than Yes Yes four minors. 98: JH dormitories for detained minors are designed for no more than 15 minors (NA camps). Yes Yes 03: This subsection deleted, eliminating the 15 minor limitation. (See below.) 98: JH dormitories for court commitments are designed for no more than 30 minors (NA Camps). 03: No JH dormitory can be designed for more than 30 minors Yes Yes (regardless of whether it is for court commitments or other detained minors). Dayrooms (1.10) Yes JH dayrooms contain 35 square feet of floor area per minor. Dayrooms in camps and SPJHs contain 30 square feet of floor Yes area per minor. All dayrooms provide access to toilets, wash basins, drinking Wet sleeping rooms are off the dayrooms. Also, (2) Yes Yes fountains and showers. drinking fountains per unit. 7327 7330 Merced PHY\3-27-18 - 2 - J456 PHY 98 01 03.dot (10/03) TITLE 24 SECTION JH Camp COMMENTS Physical Activity and Recreation Spaces (NA SPJH; 1.11) 98: Facilities with a capacity of less than 41 minors have a minimum of 9,000 square feet dedicated indoor-outdoor Yes Yes space. 01: Facilities with a capacity of 40 minors or less have a minimum of 9000 square feet dedicated indoor-outdoor space. 98: Facilities with a capacity of 41 to 100 minors have a minimum of 9,000 square feet dedicated indoor-outdoor space, plus a field area. The field area contains a minimum of one acre with a minimum dimension of 100 feet. Yes Yes 01: Facilities with a capacity of 41-274 minors have a minimum of 225 square feet of dedicated indoor-outdoor space per minor, up to 61,650 feet. 98: Facilities with a capacity over 100 minors have a minimum Several large recreation yards are available. of 18,000 square feet dedicated indoor-outdoor space, plus a field area. The field area contains a minimum of one acre with a minimum dimension of 100 feet. Yes Yes 01: Facilities with a capacity of 275 or more minors have 61,650 square feet dedicated indoor-outdoor space, plus 145 square feet for each minor beyond 274 (up to a maximum of 87,120 square feet). 98: At least one half of the dedicated indoor-outdoor space is a paved or "like" surface. Yes Yes 01: Changed from one-half to one-quarter of the space. A portion of the dedicated physical activity and recreation space is out-of-doors, and is equipped and of a sufficient size to Yes Yes comply with Title 15, § 1371. 01: The required recreation area has no single dimension less Yes Yes than 40 feet. Outdoor recreation area lighting allows for evening activities Yes Yes and provides security. Academic Classrooms (NA SPJH; 1.12) There is a 775 sq. ft. classroom per unit. Yes Yes Classrooms are designed for a maximum of 20 minors. There is a minimum of one classroom in each facility Classroom space in each unit of both facilities. 2001: Dedicated classroom space is available for every juvenile Yes Yes 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 Yes Yes 28 square feet floor space per minor. There is a communication system in each classroom that allows Yes Yes for immediate response to emergencies. Safety Room (1.13) The Safety Room is in Intake and serves both facilities. The safety room is 64 sq. ft., has a flush Yes Yes ring toilet and 10 ft. ceiling. Provides a minimum of 63 square feet of floor space and a minimum clear ceiling height of eight feet. Limited to one minor. Yes Yes 7327 7330 Merced PHY\3-27-18 - 3 - J456 PHY 98 01 03.dot (10/03) TITLE 24 SECTION JH Camp COMMENTS Padded as specified in these regulations. Yes Yes There are one or more vertical view panels constructed of security glazing. Panels provide a view of the entire room and Yes Yes are no more than four inches wide and at least 24 inches long. Audio monitoring system as specified in these regulations. Yes Yes Access to a toilet, wash basin and drinking fountain is provided. Yes Yes 03: Be equipped with a variable intensity security-type lighting Yes Yes fixture, with controls outside the room 03: Any wall- or ceiling-mounted devices are designed to Yes Yes prohibit the occupant’s access. Medical Examination Room (NA SPJH; 1.14) There is a minimum of one suitably equipped medical Yes Yes examination room in every juvenile facility. The examination room provides the following: Space for routine and emergency examinations that is used Yes Yes for no other purpose; Privacy for minors; Yes Yes Lockable storage for medical supplies; Yes Yes In separate room from medical exam room. Not less than 144 square feet floor space with no single Yes Yes dimension less than seven feet; Hot and cold running water; and, Yes Yes Smooth, non-porous, washable surfaces. Yes Yes Pharmaceutical Storage (1.15) Yes Yes 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 multipurpose room of each housing pod. There is a minimum of 15 square feet floor space and sufficient Yes Yes tables and seating for each person being fed (including minors, staff and visitors). Dining areas do not contain toilets or showers in the same Yes Yes room, unless there is an appropriate visual barrier. Visiting Space (1.17) Visiting occurs on weekends and utilizes the court Yes Yes waiting room. Visiting space is provided. Institutional Storage (1.18) There is storage off the Intake area and in each living unit. There is a minimum of 80 cubic feet of storage space per minor Yes Yes for institutional clothing, bedding, supplies and activity equipment, in one or more storage rooms. Personal Storage (1.19) Yes Yes Each minor has a minimum of nine cubic feet of secure storage space for personal clothing and belongings. 7327 7330 Merced PHY\3-27-18 - 4 - J456 PHY 98 01 03.dot (10/03) TITLE 24 SECTION JH Camp COMMENTS Safety Equipment Storage (1.20) There is a secure area for storing safety equipment, such as fire Yes Yes extinguishers, self-contained breathing apparatus, wire and bar cutters, emergency lights, etc. Janitor Closet (1.21) There is a combined janitor closet/laundry room off each living unit. There is at least one securely lockable janitorial closet Yes Yes containing a mop sink and sufficient area for storing cleaning implements within the security area. Audio Monitoring System (1.22) There is an audio monitoring system capable of actuation by the minor to alert staff in: safety rooms; locked holding rooms, Yes Yes 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. Emergency Power (1.23) There is an emergency power source capable of providing minimal lighting in all living units, activity areas, corridors, Yes Yes stairs, and central control points, to maintain fire and life safety, security, communications and alarm systems. The power source conforms to the requirements specified in Title 24, Part 3, Article 700, California Electrical Code (CCR). Confidential Interview Room (1.24) There are 3 confidential interview rooms in the Intake area, 2 interview rooms per housing pod and Yes Yes 1 interview room in each multipurpose room. Contain a minimum of 60 square feet of floor area and provide for confidential consultation with minors. There is a minimum of one suitably furnished interview room Yes Yes for each 30 minors in JHs. There is a minimum of one suitably furnished interview room in Yes Yes each camp. Court Holding Room for Minors (1.26) Yes Yes Contains a minimum of 10 square feet of floor area per minor. Limited to no more than 16 minors. Yes Yes Provides 40 square feet of floor area and a minimum clear Yes Yes ceiling height of eight feet. Contains seating to accommodate all minors. Yes Yes Contains a toilet, wash basin and drinking fountain as specified Yes Yes in these regulations. Maximizes staffs' visual supervision of minors. Yes Yes Toilets/Urinals (2.1) Toilets are available on living units in a ratio of 1:6 in JH; 1:10 in camps; and, 1:8 in locked holding rooms. One toilet and one Yes Yes urinal may be substituted for every 15 boys. Toilet areas provide modesty for the minors without mitigating staff’s ability to supervise. 7327 7330 Merced PHY\3-27-18 - 5 - J456 PHY 98 01 03.dot (10/03) TITLE 24 SECTION JH Camp COMMENTS Wash basins (2.2) Wash basins must provide hot and cold or tempered water and Yes Yes 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) Yes Yes 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 Yes Yes flowing over the bubbler. Showers (2.4) Showers provide tempered water and are available on living Yes Yes units at a ratio of at least one shower or bathtub to every six minors. Shower areas provide for inmate privacy without mitigating Yes Yes staff's ability to supervise. Beds (2.5) Beds are at least 30 inches wide and 76 long and are of a pan- Yes Yes bottom type or constructed of concrete. Beds are at least 12 inches of the floor and spaced no less than Yes Yes 36 inches apart. Lighting (2.6) There is at least 20 foot-candles (216 1x) of illumination at desk Yes Yes 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 Yes Yes conducive to sleep. Padding (2.7) Padding in safety rooms covers the floor, door and walls to a Yes Yes 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 Yes Yes 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; Yes Yes firmly bonded to all padded surfaces; and, is without exposed seams. Seating (2.8) Seating is designed for the level of security. When bench Yes Yes seating is used, 18 inches of bench seating is allowed for each person. Weapons Locker (2.9) Weapons lockers are located outside the security perimeter of Yes Yes the facility. (Personnel do not bring any weapon into the security area.) Lockers are equipped with individual compartments, each with Yes Yes their own locking device. Assess for New Construction/Remodel or Repair: Yes Yes 7327 7330 Merced PHY\3-27-18 - 6 - J456 PHY 98 01 03.dot (10/03) TITLE 24 SECTION JH Camp COMMENTS Security Glazing (2.10) (Added in 2003) (Note to inspector: This will typically be assessed from specifications provided at plan review.) Security glazing complies with the minimum requirements of Yes Yes one of the following test standards: American Society for Testing and Materials, ASTM F 1233-98, Class III glass; California Department of Corrections, CDC 860-94d, Class C glass; or, H. P. White Laboratory, Inc., HPW-TP-0500.02, Forced Entry Level III. Design Requirements (201(c)6) Design requirements as specified in Title 24, Part 1, 201(c)6 are met. Yes Yes (Note to inspector: See regulation for specific requirements. Note areas of non-compliance that are applicable to the facility type and construction date in the "comments" section.) 7327 7330 Merced PHY\3-27-18 - 7 - J456 PHY 98 01 03.dot (10/03) JUVENILE HALLS, SPECIAL PURPOSE HALLS AND CAMPS LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION Board of State and Community Corrections BSCC Code: 7327 FACILITY: Merced Juvenile Justice Corrections Complex: Juvenile Hall TYPE: JH RC: 60 FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Elizabeth Gong DATE: March 27, 2018 ROOMS EACH ROOM Unit Room Applicable # Each Room Total Size (L x W x H) or FIXTURES* COMMENTS Designation Type Standards Rooms # Beds RC RC Square/Cubic Feet T U W F S INTAKE/CONTROL I-8 Holding 1998 1 (5) (5) 110 sq. ft. 1 1 1 Bench space limits seating. I 2-3 Holding 1998 2 (2) (2) 70 sq. ft. 1 1 1 Bench space limits seating. Can be used as sleeping rooms at which time unit would be rated for 2. M-6 Holding 1998 1 84 sq. ft. Not to be used unless a 601 is delivered to facility, at which time a removable chair and cot are available. This is not rated space. I-1 Safety 1998 1 (1) (1) 64 sq. ft. 1 Flush ring toilet. Medical 1998 1 144 sq. ft. Notes: There are 3 confidential interview rooms, 3 toilets and 4 showers in the intake area. Building #1 A S 1998 5 1 1 5 80 sq. ft 1 1 1 Houses 707 (b) youth. A D 1998 5 2 2 10 110 sq. ft. 1 1 1 B S 1998 5 1 1 5 80 Sq. ft. 1 1 1 Used for the Behavior Management Program. B D 1998 5 2 2 10 110 sq. ft. 1 1 1 C S 1998 5 1 1 5 80 sq. ft. 1 1 1 Houses general population male youth. C D 1998 5 2 2 10 110 sq ft. 1 1 1 D S 1998 5 1 1 5 80 sq. ft. 1 1 1 Houses female youth. D D 1998 5 2 2 10 110 sq. ft. 1 1 1 Note: Each unit has 3 Showers, 2 sinks with fountains and 840 sq. ft. of dayroom space. There are common dayrooms between A-B and C-D. There is 775 sq. ft. classroom space off of each dayroom, a recreation yard off of each unit and storage/laundry facilities in each unit. There are 2 interview rooms and a Multi-Purpose/Dining area in the middle of Wings A/B – C/D. The B pod was turned into the Behavior Management Program Unit during this cycle and is not used for any sleeping purpose. During the 2006-2008 inspection cycle, Housing Pod #2 was separated from Merced Juvenile Justice Corrections Complex and was incorporated into the new Bear Creek Academy BSCC #7330 as Building #2. *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. 7327 Merced County Juvenile Hall LASE/3-27-18 - 1 - JUVENILE HALLS, SPECIAL PURPOSE HALLS AND CAMPS LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION Board of State and Community Corrections Inspection BSCC Code: 7330 FACILITY: Bear Creek Academy TYPE: Camp RC: 60 FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Elizabeth Gong DATE: March 27, 2018 ROOMS EACH ROOM Unit Room Applicable # Each Room Total Size (L x W x H) or FIXTURES* COMMENTS Designation Type Standards Rooms # Beds RC RC Square/Cubic Feet T U W F S Building #2 E S 1998 5 1 1 5 80 sq. ft, 1 1 1 Not occupied. E D 1998 5 2 2 10 110 sq, ft, 1 1 1 F S 1998 5 1 1 5 80 sq. ft. 1 1 1 Not occupied. F D 1998 5 2 2 10 110 sq, ft. 1 1 1 G S 1998 5 1 1 5 80 sq. ft. 1 1 1 Short term program youth G D 1998 5 2 2 10 110 sq. ft. 1 1 1 H S 1998 5 1 1 5 80 sq. ft. 1 1 1 Long term program youth. H D 1998 5 2 2 10 110 sq. ft. 1 1 1 Notes: Each unit has 3 Showers, 2 sinks with fountains and 840 sq. ft. dayroom space. There are common dayrooms between E-F and G-H. There is 775 sq. ft. classroom space off of each dayroom, a recreation yard off of each unit and storage/laundry facilities in each unit. There are 2 interview rooms and a Multi-Purpose/Dining Area in the middle of Wings E/F – G/H. During the 2016-18 Cycle, Unit E and F were not occupied. During the 2006-2008 inspection cycle Housing Pod #2 was separated from Merced Juvenile Justice Corrections Complex and was incorporated into the new Bear Creek Academy BSCC #7330 as Building #2. *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. 7330 Merced Bear Creek Academy LAS3-27-18 - 1 - J460 LAS JUV-05.dot (8/05)