California Code of Regulations
Title 15 - Crime Prevention and Corrections
Division 1 - Board of State and Community Corrections
Chapter 1 - Board of State and Community Corrections
Subchapter 5 - Minimum Standards for Juvenile Facilities
Article 3 - Training, Personnel, and Management
Section 1322 - Youth Supervision Staff Orientation and Training

Universal Citation: 15 CA Code of Regs 1322

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024

(a) Prior to assuming any responsibilities each youth supervision staff member shall be properly oriented to their duties, including:

(1) youth supervision duties;

(2) scope of decisions they shall make;

(3) the identity of their supervisor;

(4) the identity of persons who are responsible to them;

(5) persons to contact for decisions that are beyond their responsibility; and

(6) ethical responsibilities.

(b) Prior to assuming any responsibility for the supervision of youth, each youth supervision staff member shall receive a minimum of 40 hours of facility-specific orientation, including:

(1) individual and group supervision techniques;

(2) regulations and policies relating to discipline and rights of youth pursuant to law and the provisions of this chapter;

(3) basic health, sanitation and safety measures;

(4) suicide prevention and response to suicide attempts

(5) policies regarding use of force, de-escalation techniques, chemical agents, mechanical and physical restraints;

(6) review of policies and procedures referencing trauma and trauma-informed approaches;

(7) procedures to follow in the event of emergencies;

(8) routine security measures, including facility perimeter and grounds;

(9) crisis intervention and mental health referrals to mental health services;

(10) documentation; and

(11) fire/life safety training

(c) Prior to assuming sole supervision of youth, each youth supervision staff member shall successfully complete the requirements of the Juvenile Corrections Officer Core Course pursuant to Penal Code Section 6035.

(d) Prior to exercising the powers of a peace officer youth supervision staff shall successfully complete training pursuant to Section 830 et seq. of the Penal Code.

1. New section filed 3-6-97; operative 4-5-97 (Register 97, No. 10).
2. Amendment filed 1-11-2001; operative 2-10-2001 (Register 2001, No. 2).
3. Amendment of section heading and section filed 6-23-2003; operative 7-23-2003 (Register 2003, No. 26).
4. Amendment of section heading and section filed 11-14-2018; operative 1-1-2019 (Register 2018, No. 46).

Note: Authority cited: Sections 210 and 885, Welfare and Institutions Code; and Assembly Bill 1397, Chapter 12, Statutes of 1996. Reference: 1995-96 Budget Act, Chapter 303, Item Number 5430-001-001, Statutes of 1995; Assembly Bill 904, Chapter 304, Statutes of 1995; and Assembly Bill 1397, Chapter 12, Statutes of 1996.

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