Wisconsin Administrative Code
Department of Corrections
Chapter DOC 347 - SECURED RESIDENTIAL CARE CENTERS FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH
Subchapter X - Behavior Management
Section DOC 347.54 - Discipline

Universal Citation: WI Admin Code ยง DOC 347.54

Current through August 26, 2024

(1) At the time of admission, each youth shall be notified of and provided access to the rules of behavior required in the facility and the potential disciplinary actions imposed for violation of the rules. Youths' receipt of the facility rules shall be documented.

(2) The facility shall have a graduated array of dispositions to address youth rule violations.

(3) Disciplinary action shall be determined on an individual basis. Staff may not use group punishment as a sanction for the negative behavior of an individual youth.

(4) Only staff may administer youth rule violation dispositions.

(5) Staff shall consider whether a youth's disability, mental illness, special education status, or limited English proficient status contributed to the behavior when assigning consequences for violations of the facility's rules. Staff should consult with a qualified mental health professional when making that decision.

(6) Staff may restrict a youth's privileges for a rule violation if all of the following occur:

(a) The youth is given the opportunity to explain the circumstances of the alleged violation. The youth's statement or refusal shall be documented. A supervisor shall document their review of the rule violation, the youth's statement, and restriction within 24 hours.

(b) Any restriction shall be directly related to the violation.

(7) Dispositions may not include any of the following:

(a) Room restriction.

(b) Withholding of basic necessities such as food, water, toilet, clothing, sleep, or the use of materials necessary to maintain a basic level of personal hygiene.

(c) Restriction of access to religious worship, attorneys, privileged mail, courts, legislators, and medical and mental health services.

(d) Restriction of exercise.

(e) Corporal, unusual, or humiliating punishment.

(f) Use of mechanical restraints.

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