New York Codes, Rules and Regulations
Title 9 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT
Subtitle AA - STATE COMMISSION OF CORRECTION
Chapter III - Minimum Standards and Regulations for Management of Specialized Secure Juvenile Detention Facilities for Older Youth
Part 7332 - GRIEVANCE PROGRAM
Section 7332.9 - Assistance to youth

If a grievant is non-English speaking, illiterate or if the complexity of the issue(s) makes it unlikely that the youth will be able to adequately present the substance of the grievance, upon the grievant's request the grievance coordinator shall ensure that the grievant is assisted in the preparation of the written grievance and at other stages of the grievance process in which assistance is needed. A grievant may seek the assistance of other youth with the approval of the director.