Idaho Administrative Code
Title IDAPA 05 - Juvenile Corrections, Department of
Rule 05.02.01 - RULES FOR RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT PROVIDERS
Subchapter A - RULES FOR ALL RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT PROVIDERS
Section 05.02.01.141 - DISCIPLINE OF JUVENILE OFFENDERS
Current through August 31, 2023
01. Written Policies and Procedures. All providers offering treatment services must have comprehensive written discipline policies and procedures, which are explained to all juvenile offenders, families, and staff. These policies must include positive responses for appropriate behavior. They must include a provision for written notice to the juvenile offender being disciplined, a mechanism for a fair and impartial hearing to include at least one staff member not involved in the disciplinary action, and a process for appeal. (3-31-22)
02. Administration of Discipline. Discipline will be administered in a way to create a learning experience for the juvenile offender, and never in a way that degrades or humiliates the juvenile offender. Staff will make every effort to maintain control of juvenile offenders through positive methods. No juvenile offender will supervise nor carry out disciplinary actions over another juvenile offender. (3-31-22)
03. Prohibited Actions. The Provider is prohibited from using certain actions as disciplinary responses, as listed in the child care licensing rules of the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare. (3-31-22)
04. Denial of Services. Denial of the following are prohibited as disciplinary responses: (3-31-22)
05. Appeal of Formal Disciplinary Penalties. Each Provider must have a formal written process through which a juvenile offender can appeal a disciplinary action and receive a review of the case. The Provider shall explain to the juvenile offender how to use the appeal process. The juvenile offender must be informed that the juvenile services coordinator may be included in the disciplinary process at the juvenile's choice. (3-31-22)