9 CRR-NY 180-3.23NY-CRR
9 CRR-NY 180-3.23
9 CRR-NY 180-3.23
180-3.23 Conditions of supervision of youth.
(a) A specialized secure detention facility shall provide appropriate supervision of youth necessary to maintain safe and efficient operation of the facility. At a minimum:
(1) Youth shall be supervised at all times, by a method of supervision described in the SCOC regulations.
(2) A specialized secure detention facility shall provide supervision that takes into account any special needs of the youth, including intellectual or developmental disabilities, physical impairments, medical conditions (e.g., allergies, heart condition, asthma), or behavioral concerns (e.g., self-harm, aggression).
(3) Staff supervising youth shall engage eyes, ears and mind on the task of supervision. Activities such as reading newspapers, books, magazines or engaging in prolonged personal conversations and the use of any type of personal electronic media device for social or entertainment purposes while supervising youth are prohibited.
(4) Staff shall maintain appropriate interpersonal boundaries with youth and interact with youth appropriately without the use of profanity or ridicule.
(b) Consistent with the requirements of this section, a specialized secure detention facility shall develop written policies and procedures, which shall be submitted to OCFS for approval, to govern the supervision of youth.
9 CRR-NY 180-3.23
Current through September 15, 2021
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