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2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 15 - Youth Affairs › Subchapter I - Office of Youth Advocacy › § 2–1502. Purpose

§ 2–1502. Purpose.
It is the purpose of this subchapter to:
(1) Promote and support programs for children and youth in existing agencies of the District of Columbia government;
(2) Reorganize the current pattern of programs and services for children and youth offered through the Office of Youth Advocacy;
(3) Ensure that an effective mechanism exists to facilitate youth employment;
(4) Provide a review and evaluation mechanism for existing services and programs for children and youth; and
(5) Promote and support programs for Hispanic youth in D.C. agencies.
(Mar. 29, 1977, D.C. Law 1-93, § 3, 23 DCR 9532b.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-2602.
1973 Ed., § 6-2002.
Editor's Notes
Grants for youth oriented programs: D.C. Law 10-195 authorized the Youth Initiatives Office to make grants to community based organizations for youth oriented programs and for other purposes in order to address the crisis affecting District of Columbia youth.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 15 - Youth Affairs › Subchapter I - Office of Youth Advocacy › § 2–1503.01. Neighborhood Planning Councils — Established; elections; tenure

§ 2–1503.01. Neighborhood Planning Councils — Established; elections; tenure.
(a) There shall be 2 neighborhood planning councils in each election ward established pursuant to § 1-1011.01. The Mayor, by rulemaking, shall draw boundaries for neighborhood planning councils, after each decennial census, so that they are approximately equal in population.
(b)(1) Regular elections for the neighborhood planning councils shall be held in even numbered years on a date set by the Mayor by rulemaking.
(2) Any neighborhood planning council member holding office immediately prior to June 19, 1992, may continue to hold office until a successor is elected and qualifies for office pursuant to this subchapter.
(Mar. 29, 1977, D.C. Law 1-93, § 4a; as added Mar. 16, 1993, D.C. Law 9-194, § 2(b), 39 DCR 9010.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-2603.1.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 2-1501.
Temporary Legislation
For temporary (225 day) addition, see § 2(b) of District of Columbia Youth Services Act of 1976 Temporary Amendment Act of 1992 (D.C. Law 9-151, September 15, 1992, law notification 39 DCR 7281).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 15 - Youth Affairs › Subchapter I - Office of Youth Advocacy › § 2–1504. Office of Youth Advocacy established; functions; appointment of Director; personnel

§ 2–1504. Office of Youth Advocacy established; functions; appointment of Director; personnel.
(a) There is hereby established in the executive branch an Office of Youth Advocacy which shall perform a planning, review and evaluation function for all programs operated by the District of Columbia government impacting on children and youth, including employment, health, counseling recreation, and training.
(b) The Director of the Office of Youth Advocacy shall be appointed by the Mayor. The Director may hold no other public office.
(c) The following positions and their associated funding are hereby authorized to be transferred from the Office of Youth Opportunity Services to the Office of Youth Advocacy:
One special assistant to the Mayor GS-16
(Subject to the prior approval of the
Civil Service Commission pursuant
to 5 U.S.C. § 5108.)
One program analyst officer GS-13
One education specialist GS-12
One research assistant GS-11
One program director GS-11
Two field technical assistants GS-9
One computer program analyst GS-11
Two program analysts GS-9
One secretary GS-7
Consistent with this subchapter and other District laws, the Director may hire employees, assign work, and delegate the duties, exercise the powers, and carry out the functions of the Office.
All positions and personnel so transferred shall continue to be governed by personnel legislation enacted by Congress, and rules and regulations promulgated pursuant thereto, until such time as the District government personnel system is established in accordance with § 1-204.22(3). Such positions and personnel may be reclassified, realigned, or found in excess and separated from the service in accordance with this subchapter or an administrative order of the Director.
(Mar. 29, 1977, D.C. Law 1-93, § 5, 23 DCR 9532b; Apr. 28, 1978, D.C. Law 2-75, § 2, 24 DCR 7498.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-2604.
1973 Ed., § 6-2004.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 2-1501 and § 2-1505.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 15 - Youth Affairs › Subchapter I - Office of Youth Advocacy › § 2–1505. Duties of Director

§ 2–1505. Duties of Director.
The Director of the Office shall:
(1) Systematically review and evaluate the full array of programs operated by the District of Columbia impacting on children and youth, as specified in § 2-1504(a);
(2) Plan and develop demonstration youth programs for transfer to other operating agencies upon their validation after no more than 3 years of operation;
(3) Present the interest of children and youth before other administrative and regulatory agencies and legislative bodies of the District of Columbia government;
(4) Assist, advise, and cooperate with local, federal, and private agencies to promote the interest of children and youth in the District of Columbia;
(5) Develop criteria for the validation of programs for children and youth which shall be widely disseminated and utilized in the review and evaluation of programs;
(6) Issue an annual report on the current status of programs for children and youth on a citywide basis, both governmental and private; and
(7) Perform such other functions and duties consistent with the purpose of this subchapter which may be deemed necessary and appropriate to promote the welfare of children and youth.
(Mar. 29, 1977, D.C. Law 1-93, § 6, 23 DCR 9532b.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-2605.
1973 Ed., § 6-2005.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 15 - Youth Affairs › Subchapter I - Office of Youth Advocacy › § 2–1506. Transfer of positions and funds

§ 2–1506. Transfer of positions and funds.
(a) The following positions and their associated funding are hereby transferred from the Office of Youth Opportunity Services to the Department of Manpower:
One deputy director GS-15
One manpower specialist GS-14
One computer systems analyst GS-13
One program analyst officer GS-12
One research assistant GS-9
One research assistant GS-7
Three clerks GS-4
The following positions and their associated funding, initially transferred in the Budget Act of 1977 to the Department of Manpower, are hereby transferred from the Office of Youth Opportunity Services to the Department of Recreation for the support of neighborhood planning council programs:
One recreation specialist GS-14
One program analyst officer GS-12
One social science analyst GS-11
Two field technical assistants GS-9
One secretary GS-6
One clerk GS-4
The funds available to the Office of Youth Advocacy, Department of Manpower, Department of Recreation, Federal City College, and District of Columbia Public Schools to carry out the purposes of this subchapter will be as delineated in the Budget Act of 1977, Act 1-94 (March 9, 1976) except as altered in subsections (a) and (b) of this section.
All positions and personnel so transferred shall continue to be governed by personnel legislation enacted by Congress, and rules and regulations promulgated pursuant thereto, until such time as the District of Columbia government personnel system is established in accordance with § 1-204.22(3). Such positions and personnel may be reclassified or found in excess and separated from the service in accordance with this subchapter or an administrative order of the directors or president of the aforementioned agencies and departments.
(Mar. 29, 1977, D.C. Law 1-93, § 7, 23 DCR 9532b; Apr. 28, 1978, D.C. Law 2-75, § 2, 24 DCR 7498.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-2606.
1973 Ed., § 6-2006.
References in Text
Pursuant to Mayor’s Order 2000-20, the agency formerly known as the “Department of Recreation” renamed the “Department of Recreation and Parks” shall be known as the “Department of Parks and Recreation.”
Editor's Notes
“Federal City College”, referred to in (c), has been merged into the University of the District of Columbia.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 15 - Youth Affairs › Subchapter I - Office of Youth Advocacy › § 2–1507. Accounting and voucher systems

§ 2–1507. Accounting and voucher systems.
The Mayor shall instruct the Office of Budget and Resource Development to coordinate with the Department of Recreation the establishment of a bookkeeping and accounting system to allow for timely allocation of monies from the District of Columbia government to neighborhood planning council programs, and shall establish a regular voucher system to facilitate the swift transference of funds from the District of Columbia government to the neighborhood planning councils.
(Mar. 29, 1977, D.C. Law 1-93, § 8, 23 DCR 9532b.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-2607.
1973 Ed., § 6-2007.
References in Text
Pursuant to Mayor’s Order 2000-20, the agency formerly known as the “Department of Recreation” renamed the “Department of Recreation and Parks” shall be known as the “Department of Parks and Recreation.”
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 15 - Youth Affairs › Subchapter I - Office of Youth Advocacy › § 2–1508. Conflict of interest procedures

§ 2–1508. Conflict of interest procedures.
The neighborhood planning councils shall, with the assistance of the Department of Recreation, establish procedures in their bylaws and constitution to handle conflicts of interest in the award of subgrants to programs, when any councilmember has either a structural or fiduciary relationship with a grant applicant or grantee.
(Mar. 29, 1977, D.C. Law 1-93, § 9, 23 DCR 9532b.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-2608.
1973 Ed., § 6-2008.
References in Text
Pursuant to Mayor’s Order 2000-20, the agency formerly known as the “Department of Recreation” renamed the “Department of Recreation and Parks” shall be known as the “Department of Parks and Recreation.”
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 15 - Youth Affairs › Subchapter I - Office of Youth Advocacy › § 2–1509. Rules of operation for neighborhood planning councils

§ 2–1509. Rules of operation for neighborhood planning councils.
The neighborhood planning councils shall establish, under the auspices of the Director of the Department of Recreation, uniform rules governing their operation and internal structure. These rules shall include a statement of neighborhood planning council responsibilities, voting procedures, the establishment of standing committees, the manner of selecting chairpersons and other officers, procedures for prompt review and action on committee recommendations, and procedures for receipt and action upon community recommendations at both the local neighborhood planning council and citywide council of chairpersons levels. Said rules shall be filed with the Director of the Department of Recreation and published in the D.C. Register.
(Mar. 29, 1977, D.C. Law 1-93, § 10, 23 DCR 9532b.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-2609.
1973 Ed., § 6-2009.
References in Text
Pursuant to Mayor’s Order 2000-20, the agency formerly known as the “Department of Recreation” renamed the “Department of Recreation and Parks” shall be known as the “Department of Parks and Recreation.”
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 15 - Youth Affairs › Subchapter I - Office of Youth Advocacy › § 2–1510. Budget request

§ 2–1510. Budget request.
The Department of Recreation shall develop an annual fiscal year budget request to administer and support programs of the neighborhood planning councils; such budget requests shall be submitted to the neighborhood planning councils each year for their review and comment. The budget shall be submitted by the Mayor to the Council, accompanied by such comments, on such date which may be required to conform with the District of Columbia budget schedule.
(Mar. 29, 1977, D.C. Law 1-93, § 11, 23 DCR 9532b.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-2610.
1973 Ed., § 6-2010.
References in Text
Pursuant to Mayor’s Order 2000-20, the agency formerly known as the “Department of Recreation” renamed the “Department of Recreation and Parks” shall be known as the “Department of Parks and Recreation.”
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 15 - Youth Affairs › Subchapter I - Office of Youth Advocacy › § 2–1511. Severability

§ 2–1511. Severability.
If any provision of this subchapter is held invalid, the remainder of this subchapter shall not be affected.
(Mar. 29, 1977, D.C. Law 1-93, § 12, 23 DCR 9532b.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-2611.
1973 Ed., § 6-2011.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 15 - Youth Affairs › Subchapter I-A - Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services › Part A - General › § 2–1515.03. Organization

§ 2–1515.03. Organization.
(a) The Department shall have sufficient staff, supervisory personnel, and resources to accomplish the purposes of this subchapter. There is hereby established in the Department:
(1) The Office of the Director, which shall be responsible for all administrative activities, such as human resources, technology and information services, facilities management and transportation, contracting and procurement, and budget and financial services, with subordinate staff offices responsible for overall management responsibility of the office;
(2) The Division of Secure Programs, whose Deputy Director shall be responsible for operations at the Oak Hill Youth Center, the Youth Services Center, and any other Department secure facility;
(3) The Division of Court and Community Programs, whose Deputy Director shall be responsible for aftercare services for committed youth and prevention programs;
(4) The Division of Performance Management, whose Deputy Director shall be responsible for licensure, regulation, technical assistance, training, quality assurance, quality improvement, risk management, program evaluation, data collection, contract monitoring, policy formulation, legislative affairs, and monitoring and reporting on compliance with standards, policies, court orders, laws, rules, and regulations;
(5) The Office of Internal Integrity, which shall be responsible for the swift and competent internal investigations into allegations and indications of unprofessional and unlawful conduct by employees or contractors of the Department; and
(6) The Office of the General Counsel, which shall be responsible for reviewing legal matters pertaining to the Department and its programs, analyzing existing or proposed federal or local legislation and rules, managing the development of new legislation and rules, and coordinating legal services to the Department, and shall be headed by a General Counsel, who shall be in the Senior Executive Attorney Service of the Legal Service as an at-will employee under the direction and control of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia.
(b) Notwithstanding the proposed organization established in subsection (a) of this section, the Director of the Department shall have the authority, pursuant to § 2-1515.02(e), to organize and reorganize the organizational structure set forth in this section.
(Apr. 12, 2005, D.C. Law 15-335, § 103, 52 DCR 2025.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 103 of Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services Establishment Emergency Act of 2004 (D.C. Act 15-657, December 29, 2004, 52 DCR 481).
For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 103 of Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services Establishment Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2005 (D.C. Act 16-58, March 17, 2005, 52 DCR 3182).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 15 - Youth Affairs › Subchapter I-A - Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services › Part A - General › § 2–1515.04b. Data collection

§ 2–1515.04b. Data collection.
(a) The Department shall request any available records on the education, employment, criminal justice, or other outcomes of persons who are either currently committed to the Department or who were committed to the Department in the previous 3 years from the following agencies:
(1) Office of the State Superintendent of Education;
(2) Department of Health;
(3) Department of Behavioral Health;
(4) Child and Family Services Agency;
(5) Department of Human Services;
(6) District of Columbia Public Schools; and
(7) Office of the Attorney General.
(b) All records collected by the Department pursuant to this section shall be kept privileged and confidential pursuant to § 2-1515.06.
(Apr. 12, 2005, D.C. Law 15-335, § 104b; as added Apr. 4, 2017, D.C. Law 21-238, § 402(c), 63 DCR 15312.)
Applicability
Section 7026 of D.C. Law 22-33 amended § 701(a) of D.C. Law 21-238, removing the applicability restriction impacting this section. Therefore the changes made to this section by D.C. Law 21-238 have been implemented.
Applicability of D.C. Law 21-238: § 701 of D.C. Law 21-238 provided that the creation of this section by § 402(c) of D.C. Law 21-238 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) amendment of § 701|(a) of D.C. Law 21-238, see § 7026 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-167, Oct. 24, 2017, 64 DCR 10802).
For temporary (90 days) amendment of § 701|(a) of D.C. Law 21-238, see § 7026 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-104, July 20, 2017, 64 DCR 7032).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 15 - Youth Affairs › Subchapter I-A - Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services › Part A - General › § 2–1515.05a. Juvenile Services Program

§ 2–1515.05a. Juvenile Services Program.
(a) The Department shall permit the Juvenile Services Program of the Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia ("JSP-PDS") access to youth in accordance with this section.
(b) The JSP-PDS shall be able to meet and have contact with youth through in-person communication, telephone calls, and written correspondence in order to provide free legal services to youth including:
(1) Assistance contacting attorneys and others involved in youths' court cases;
(2) Representation of youth in disciplinary hearings;
(3) Representation of youth in any proceeding at which the Department seeks to place a youth at a more secure level of placement;
(4) Legal rights orientations for new residents; and
(5) Assistance filing complaints relating to conditions of confinement.
(c) The Department shall provide:
(1) The JSP-PDS with dedicated office space at the Youth Services Center, the New Beginnings Youth Development Center, and any similar future secured facility operated by the Department;
(2) Youth and personnel of the JSP-PDS with confidential access to each other, which shall include confidential:
(A) Telephone calls;
(B) Written correspondence; and
(C) In-person communications; and
(3) The JSP-PDS personnel with reasonable in-person access, as necessary, to the housing units or other areas of Department facilities where youth are confined; provided, that the Department retains the authority to temporarily restrict or deny access previously granted, at any time, due to institutional needs.
(d) The dedicated office space provided pursuant to subsection (c)(1) of this section shall include:
(1) Space for confidential meetings between youth and the JSP-PDS personnel; and
(2) Electricity and permission for JSP-PDS to have and maintain its own internet connection for JSP-PDS operated and managed computers, telephones, and electronic equipment.
(e) The JSP-PDS personnel may not use electronic equipment such as cell phones and computers within Department housing units unless otherwise permitted by the Department or by court order.
(Apr. 12, 2005, D.C. Law 15-335, § 105a; as added Mar. 10, 2020, D.C. Law 23-66, § 2, 67 DCR 740.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 15 - Youth Affairs › Subchapter I-A - Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services › Part A - General › § 2–1515.06a. Quarterly report on status of Medicaid eligibility

§ 2–1515.06a. Quarterly report on status of Medicaid eligibility.
Beginning February 1, 2012, the Department shall issue quarterly reports on the status of the Money Follows the Person program. The report shall include the following:
(1) The number of applications submitted for Medicaid;
(2) The number of applications approved for Medicaid; and
(3) The amount of money obtained from Medicaid.
(Apr. 12, 2005, D.C. Law 15-335, § 106a; as added Sept. 14, 2011, D.C. Law 19-21, § 5064, 58 DCR 6226; Sept. 26, 2012, D.C. Law 19-171, §§ 22, 23, 59 DCR 6190.)
Effect of Amendments
The 2012 amendment by D.C. Law 19-171 clarified that D.C. Law 19-21, § 5064, added D.C. Law 15-335, § 106a; and substituted “the Department shall” for “DYRS shall” in the introductory language.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 15 - Youth Affairs › Subchapter I-A - Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services › Part A - General › § 2–1515.07. Rules; authority to execute contracts and grants

§ 2–1515.07. Rules; authority to execute contracts and grants.
(a) The Mayor, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of this title, shall issue rules to implement the provisions of this subchapter.
(b) The Mayor may execute contracts, grants, and other legally binding documents to implement the provisions of this subchapter.
(Apr. 12, 2005, D.C. Law 15-335, § 107, 52 DCR 2025.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 107 of Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services Establishment Emergency Act of 2004 (D.C. Act 15-657, December 29, 2004, 52 DCR 481).
For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 107 of Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services Establishment Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2005 (D.C. Act 16-58, March 17, 2005, 52 DCR 3182).
For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 2 of Oak Hill Construction Streamlining Emergency Amendment Act of 2006 (D.C. Act 16-332, March 23, 2006, 53 DCR 2594).
Temporary Legislation
For temporary (225 day) amendment of section, see § 2 of Oak Hill Construction Streamlining Temporary Amendment Act of 2006 (D.C. Law 16-136, June 16, 2006, law notification 53 DCR 5764).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 15 - Youth Affairs › Subchapter I-A - Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services › Part A - General › § 2–1515.09. Delegation and redelegation of authority

§ 2–1515.09. Delegation and redelegation of authority.
The Department is the successor in interest to all committed and detained youth and Person in Need of Supervision related authority delegated to the Department of Human Services, and the Director of the Department is authorized to act, either personally or through a designated representative, as a member of any committees, commissions, boards, or other bodies that include as a member the Director of the Department of Human Services.
(Apr. 12, 2005, D.C. Law 15-335, § 109, 52 DCR 2025.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 109 of Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services Establishment Emergency Act of 2004 (D.C. Act 15-657, December 29, 2004, 52 DCR 481).
For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 109 of Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services Establishment Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2005 (D.C. Act 16-58, March 17, 2005, 52 DCR 3182).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 15 - Youth Affairs › Subchapter I-A - Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services › Part A - General › § 2–1515.10. Repealer

§ 2–1515.10. Repealer.
All organizational orders and parts of orders in conflict with any of the provisions of this title are repealed, except that any regulations adopted or promulgated by virtue of the authority granted by these orders shall remain in force until properly revised, amended, or repealed.
(Apr. 12, 2005, D.C. Law 15-335, § 110, 52 DCR 2025.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 110 of Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services Establishment Emergency Act of 2004 (D.C. Act 15-657, December 29, 2004, 52 DCR 481).
For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 110 of Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services Establishment Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2005 (D.C. Act 16-58, March 17, 2005, 52 DCR 3182).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 15 - Youth Affairs › Subchapter I-A - Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services › Part B - Limitations on the Use of Restraints › § 2–1515.51. Definitions

§ 2–1515.51. Definitions.
For the purposes of this part, the term:
(1) “Administrator” means the superintendent of the secure juvenile residential facility, or the director of the facility under the control of the Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services, or any designees thereof, including medical and correctional staff.
(2) “Confined” means housed, detained, or serving a commitment in a secure juvenile residential facility or other facility under the control of the Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services.
(3) “Labor” means the period of time before a birth during which contractions are of sufficient frequency, intensity, and duration to bring about effacement and progressive dilation of the cervix and shall include any medical condition in which a woman is sent or brought to a medical facility for the purpose of delivering her baby.
(4) “Medical facility” shall include a hospital, birthing center, or clinic.
(5) “Postpartum recovery” means a period of recovery following childbirth or miscarriage or termination of a pregnancy as determined by a physician to be medically necessary for healing.
(6) “Restraints” means any device used to control or bind the movement of a person’s body or limbs.
(7) “Secure juvenile residential facility” shall have the same meaning as provided in § 22-2603.01(7).
(Apr. 12, 2005, D.C. Law 15-335, § 151; as added July 25, 2015, D.C. Law 20-280, § 101(b), 62 DCR 1495.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 15 - Youth Affairs › Subchapter I-A - Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services › Part B - Limitations on the Use of Restraints › § 2–1515.52. Use of restraints by places of confinement

§ 2–1515.52. Use of restraints by places of confinement.
(a) In any instance that restraints are used on a confined youth who is known to be pregnant, the restraints used must be the least restrictive available and the most reasonable under the circumstances.
(b) In any instance that the restraints used on a confined youth who is known to be pregnant require restraints more restrictive than the least restrictive available, the use of such restraints shall be subject to the reporting requirements of § 2-1515.53.
(c) Except as provided in subsection (d) of this section, no confined youth who is is known to be pregnant or is in postpartum recovery shall be put in restraints at any time, including during transport to a medical facility or while receiving treatment at a medical facility.
(d)(1) The Administrator may authorize the use of restraints on a confined youth who is known to be pregnant or is in postpartum recovery after making an individualized determination, at the time that the use of restraints is considered, that extraordinary circumstances apply and restraints are necessary to prevent the confined youth from injuring herself or others, including medical or correctional personnel.
(2) Notwithstanding the authorization by the Administrator under paragraph (1) of this subsection, if the doctor, nurse, or other health professional treating the confined youth determines that the removal of the restraints is medically necessary to protect the health or safety of the youth, or her baby, the restraints shall be removed immediately.
(e) The Administrator shall not authorize the use of restraints on a confined youth who is in labor.
(Apr. 12, 2005, D.C. Law 15-335, § 152; as added July 25, 2015, D.C. Law 20-280, § 101(b), 62 DCR 1495; Apr. 4, 2017, D.C. Law 21-238, § 402(d), 63 DCR 15312.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 15 - Youth Affairs › Subchapter I-A - Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services › Part B - Limitations on the Use of Restraints › § 2–1515.53. Reporting requirements

§ 2–1515.53. Reporting requirements.
(a)(1) Within 10 days after the Administrator authorizes the use of restraints pursuant to § 2-1515.52(b), § 2-1515.52(c), or § 2-1515.52(d), the Administrator shall submit a written statement to the Director of the Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services in the case of confined youth explaining the extraordinary circumstances and the reasons the use of restraints were necessary.
(2) The written statement must not include personal identifying information of the confined youth on whom restraints were used.
(Apr. 12, 2005, D.C. Law 15-335, § 153; as added July 25, 2015, D.C. Law 20-280, § 101(b), 62 DCR 1495.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 15 - Youth Affairs › Subchapter I-A - Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services › Part B - Limitations on the Use of Restraints › § 2–1515.54. Notice requirements

§ 2–1515.54. Notice requirements.
The Administrator shall provide notice of the requirements of this part to:
(1) The relevant staff at the place of confinement, including:
(A) All medical staff;
(B) Staff and contractors who are involved in the transport of confined youth of child-bearing age; and
(C) Other staff as the Administrator deems appropriate; and
(2) All youth who are in their third trimester of pregnancy at the time the place of confinement takes custody of the person.
(Apr. 12, 2005, D.C. Law 15-335, § 154; as added July 25, 2015, D.C. Law 20-280, § 101(b), 62 DCR 1495.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 15 - Youth Affairs › Subchapter I-B - Youth Jobs Fund › § 2–1516.01. Youth Jobs Fund. [Repealed]

§ 2–1516.01. Youth Jobs Fund. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Aug. 16, 2008, D.C. Law 17-219, § 1009, 55 DCR 7598; Feb. 26, 2015, D.C. Law 20-155, § 9016, 61 DCR 9990.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) repeal of this section, see §§ 9016 and 9029 of the Fiscal Year 2015 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2014 (D.C. Act 20-377, July 14, 2014, 61 DCR 7598, 20 STAT 3696).
For temporary (90 days) repeal of this section, see § 9016 of the Fiscal Year 2015 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2014 (D.C. Act 20-449, October 10, 2014, 61 DCR 10915, 20 STAT 4188).
For temporary (90 days) repeal of this section, see § 9016 of the Fiscal Year 2015 Budget Support Second Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2014 (D.C. Act 20-566, January 9, 2015, 62 DCR 884, 21 STAT 541).
Short Title
Short title: Section 1008 of D.C. Law 17-219 provided that subtitle D of title I of the act may be cited as the “Youth Jobs Fund Establishment Act of 2008”.
Editor's Notes
Section 9029 of D.C. Law 20-155 provided that the repeal by § 9016 of the act shall apply as of September 30, 2014.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 15 - Youth Affairs › Subchapter I-C - Youth Behavioral Health › Part A - Youth Behavioral Health Epidemiology Report › § 2–1517.02. Youth behavioral health epidemiological report

§ 2–1517.02. Youth behavioral health epidemiological report.
By March 30, 2013, and every 5 years thereafter, the Mayor shall submit a report to the Council on the behavioral health of District youth. At minimum, the report shall include:
(1) The type and prevalence of behavioral health conditions among youth broken down, if possible, by age, gender, race, ward residence, and sexual orientation;
(2) The level of utilization of behavioral health services by youth and the location of the services accessed; and
(3) An analysis of any barriers or obstacles preventing youth from accessing behavioral health services and recommendations for making the services more accessible.
(June 7, 2012, D.C. Law 19-141, § 103, 59 DCR 3083.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) amendment of D.C. Law 19-141, § 601, see § 4112 of the Fiscal Year 2014 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2013 (D.C. Act 20-130, July 30, 2013, 60 DCR 11384, 20 DCSTAT 1827).
For temporary (90 days) amendment of D.C. Law 19-141, § 601, see § 4112 of the Fiscal Year 2014 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2013 (D.C. Act 20-204, October 17, 2013, 60 DCR 15341, 20 DCSTAT 2311).
Editor's Notes
Section 601 of D.C. Law 19-141 originally provided that the act shall apply upon the inclusion of its fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Section 601 of D.C. Law 19-141, as amended by D.C. Law 19-168, § 7004, provided that the applicability of only §§ 302(b)(1), 304, and 502(a) are contingent upon the inclusion of their fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan.
Section 601 of D.C. Law 19-141, as amended by D.C. Law 20-61, § 4112, provided that §§ 302(b)(1)(A) and (C) and 304(b)(1)(D) of D.C. Law 19-141 shall apply to public charter schools upon the inclusion of their fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan, as certified by the Chief Financial Officer to the Budget Director of the Council in a certification published by the Council in the District of Columbia Register. Section 302(b)(1)(A) of D.C. Law 19-141 added § 38-203(i)(A-i); Section 302(b)(1)(C) of D.C. Law 19-141 added § 38-203(i)(B-i); and Section 304(b)(1)(D) of D.C. Law 19-141 added 5 DCMR § A2103(c)(6).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 15 - Youth Affairs › Subchapter I-C - Youth Behavioral Health › Part B - Early Childhood and School-Based Behavioral Health Infrastructure › § 2–1517.31. Definitions

§ 2–1517.31. Definitions.
For the purposes of this part, the term:
(1) “Behavioral health” means a person’s overall social, emotional, and psychological well-being and development.
(1A) "DC Prevention Center" means a District of Columbia neighborhood-based center that promotes healthy, drug-free living.
(2) “Health education standards” means the specific learning requirements related to health that the Office of the State Superintendent of Education requires students to learn at each academic level, from pre-K through 12th grade.
(3) "Resilience building" means the process by which individuals become better at reframing thought patterns and tapping into a strengths-based approach to working through obstacles.
(4) "School behavioral health coordinator" means a public or public charter school employee who coordinates behavioral health services and referrals.
(June 7, 2012, D.C. Law 19-141, § 204; June 7, 2012, D.C. Law 19-141, § 202, 59 DCR 3083; Sept. 6, 2023, D.C. Law 25-50, § 5052(a), 70 DCR 10366.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) amendment of D.C. Law 19-141, § 601, see § 4112 of the Fiscal Year 2014 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2013 (D.C. Act 20-130, July 30, 2013, 60 DCR 11384, 20 DCSTAT 1827).
For temporary (90 days) amendment of D.C. Law 19-141, § 601, see § 4112 of the Fiscal Year 2014 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2013 (D.C. Act 20-204, October 17, 2013, 60 DCR 15341, 20 DCSTAT 2311).
Short Title
Section 4111 of D.C. Law 20-61 provided that Subtitle K of Title IV of the act may be cited as the “South Capitol Street Memorial Amendment Act of 2013”.
Editor's Notes
Section 601 of D.C. Law 19-141 originally provided that the act shall apply upon the inclusion of its fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Section 601 of D.C. Law 19-141, as amended by D.C. Law 19-168, § 7004, provided that the applicability of only §§ 302(b)(1), 304, and 502(a) are contingent upon the inclusion of their fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan.
Section 601 of D.C. Law 19-141, as amended by D.C. Law 20-61, § 4112, provided that §§ 302(b)(1)(A) and (C) and 304(b)(1)(D) of D.C. Law 19-141 shall apply to public charter schools upon the inclusion of their fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan, as certified by the Chief Financial Officer to the Budget Director of the Council in a certification published by the Council in the District of Columbia Register. Section 302(b)(1)(A) of D.C. Law 19-141 added § 38-203(i)(A-i); Section 302(b)(1)(C) of D.C. Law 19-141 added § 38-203(i)(B-i); and Section 304(b)(1)(D) of D.C. Law 19-141 added 5 DCMR § A2103(c)(6).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 15 - Youth Affairs › Subchapter I-C - Youth Behavioral Health › Part C - Child Welfare and Juvenile Justice Behavioral Health Infrastructure › § 2–1517.51. Family resource guide

§ 2–1517.51. Family resource guide.
(a) By October 1, 2013, the Mayor shall create a comprehensive resource guide for families who come into contact with the child welfare or juvenile justice systems. The guide shall include:
(1) A clear explanation of the rights and responsibilities of children and families;
(2) The role of District agencies, including the:
(A) Child and Family Services Agency;
(B) Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services;
(C) Department of Mental Health; and
(D) Department of Health Care Finance;
(3) The role of the courts;
(4) District government and non-governmental resources related to behavioral health, including contact information; and
(5) Websites for District government agencies and nongovernment resources related to behavioral health.
(b) The resource guide shall be:
(1) Made publicly available on the Internet;
(2) Updated as necessary, along with updates of the information described in subsection (a)(4) and (5) of this section; and
(3) Made available to other District agencies for distribution.
(June 7, 2012, D.C. Law 19-141, § 502, 59 DCR 3083.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) amendment of D.C. Law 19-141, § 601, see § 4112 of the Fiscal Year 2014 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2013 (D.C. Act 20-130, July 30, 2013, 60 DCR 11384, 20 DCSTAT 1827).
For temporary (90 days) amendment of D.C. Law 19-141, § 601, see § 4112 of the Fiscal Year 2014 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2013 (D.C. Act 20-204, October 17, 2013, 60 DCR 15341, 20 DCSTAT 2311).
Short Title
Section 4111 of D.C. Law 20-61 provided that Subtitle K of Title IV of the act may be cited as the “South Capitol Street Memorial Amendment Act of 2013”.
Editor's Notes
Section 601 of D.C. Law 19-141 originally provided that the act shall apply upon the inclusion of its fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Section 601 of D.C. Law 19-141, as amended by D.C. Law 19-168, § 7004, provided that the applicability of only §§ 302(b)(1), 304, and 502(a) are contingent upon the inclusion of their fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan.
Section 601 of D.C. Law 19-141, as amended by D.C. Law 20-61, § 4112, provided that §§ 302(b)(1)(A) and (C) and 304(b)(1)(D) of D.C. Law 19-141 shall apply to public charter schools upon the inclusion of their fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan, as certified by the Chief Financial Officer to the Budget Director of the Council in a certification published by the Council in the District of Columbia Register. Section 302(b)(1)(A) of D.C. Law 19-141 added § 38-203(i)(A-i); Section 302(b)(1)(C) of D.C. Law 19-141 added § 38-203(i)(B-i); and Section 304(b)(1)(D) of D.C. Law 19-141 added 5 DCMR § A2103(c)(6). Section 502(a) of D.C. Law 19-141 is no longer contingent upon funding.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 15 - Youth Affairs › Subchapter I-C - Youth Behavioral Health › Part C - Child Welfare and Juvenile Justice Behavioral Health Infrastructure › § 2–1517.52. Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services behavioral health and compliance report

§ 2–1517.52. Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services behavioral health and compliance report.
The Mayor shall submit a report to the Council by March 30 of each year, which shall include:
(1) The number of youth:
(A) Who were committed to the Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services (“DYRS”) during the previous calendar year;
(B) Who received the required behavioral health screening;
(C) Whose behavioral health screening identified a need for further behavioral health assessment;
(D) Who received a behavioral health assessment; and
(E) Who were referred to appropriate services;
(2) The reasons why a committed youth in DYRS did not receive the required behavioral health screening or behavioral health assessment, if any; and
(3) If necessary, recommendations on how DYRS can ensure that all of its committed youth are receiving the required behavioral health screenings and behavioral health assessments along with an estimate of the time it will take to meet that requirement.
(June 7, 2012, D.C. Law 19-141, § 503, 59 DCR 3083.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) amendment of D.C. Law 19-141, § 601, see § 4112 of the Fiscal Year 2014 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2013 (D.C. Act 20-130, July 30, 2013, 60 DCR 11384, 20 DCSTAT 1827).
For temporary (90 days) amendment of D.C. Law 19-141, § 601, see § 4112 of the Fiscal Year 2014 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2013 (D.C. Act 20-204, October 17, 2013, 60 DCR 15341, 20 DCSTAT 2311).
Short Title
Section 4111 of D.C. Law 20-61 provided that Subtitle K of Title IV of the act may be cited as the “South Capitol Street Memorial Amendment Act of 2013”.
Editor's Notes
Section 601 of D.C. Law 19-141, as amended by D.C. Law 19-168, § 7004, provided that §§ 302(b)(1), 304, and 502(a) of the act shall apply upon the inclusion of their fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan.
Section 601 of D.C. Law 19-141, as amended by D.C. Law 20-61, § 4112, provided that §§ 302(b)(1)(A) and (C) and 304(b)(1)(D) of D.C. Law 19-141 shall apply to public charter schools upon the inclusion of their fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan, as certified by the Chief Financial Officer to the Budget Director of the Council in a certification published by the Council in the District of Columbia Register. Section 302(b)(1)(A) of D.C. Law 19-141 added § 38-203(i)(A-i); Section 302(b)(1)(C) of D.C. Law 19-141 added § 38-203(i)(B-i); and Section 304(b)(1)(D) of D.C. Law 19-141 added 5 DCMR § A2103(c)(6).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 15 - Youth Affairs › Subchapter II - Commission on Youth Affairs. [Repealed] › § 2–1521. Definitions

§ 2–1521. Definitions.
Repealed.
(Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-227, § 2, 36 DCR 607; Apr. 29, 1998, D.C. Law 12-86, § 401, 45 DCR 1172.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-2621.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90-day) establishment of a Children and Youth Initiative to provide out-of-school programs, see §§ 2402 to 2404 of the Service Improvement and Fiscal Year 2000 Budget Support Emergency Act of 1999 (D.C. Act 13-110, July 28, 1999, 46 DCR 6320).
For temporary (90-day) amendment of § 2404 of D.C. Law 13-38, see § 2(b) of the Service Improvement and Fiscal Year 2000 Budget Support Special Education Student Funding Increase Non-service Nonprofit Provider Clarifying and Technical Emergency Amendment Act of 1999 (D.C. Act 13-152, December 1, 1999, 46 DCR 10395).
Temporary Legislation
For temporary (225 day) amendment of section, see § 2(b) of the Service Improvement and Fiscal Year 2000 Budget Support Special Education Student Funding Increase Non-service Nonprofit Provider Clarifying and Technical Temporary Amendment Act of 1999 (D.C. Law 13-67, Apr. 5, 2000, law notification 47 DCR 2624).
Editor's Notes
Section 2402 of D.C. Law 13-38 provided: “There is established a Children and Youth Initiative (’Initiative’) to provide out-of-school programs for District of Columbia children and youth.”
Mayor's Orders
Establishment of the D.C. Intragovernmental Youth Investment Collaborative, see Mayor’s Order 99-60, March 16, 1999 ( 46 DCR 2932).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 15 - Youth Affairs › Subchapter II - Commission on Youth Affairs. [Repealed] › § 2–1522. Commission on Youth Affairs; established. [Repealed]

§ 2–1522. Commission on Youth Affairs; established. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-227, § 3, 36 DCR 607; Apr. 29, 1998, D.C. Law 12-86, § 401, 45 DCR 1172.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-2622.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 15 - Youth Affairs › Subchapter II - Commission on Youth Affairs. [Repealed] › § 2–1523. Powers and duties of Commission. [Repealed]

§ 2–1523. Powers and duties of Commission. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-227, § 4, 36 DCR 607; Apr. 29, 1998, D.C. Law 12-86, § 401, 45 DCR 1172.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-2623.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 15 - Youth Affairs › Subchapter II - Commission on Youth Affairs. [Repealed] › § 2–1524. Donation and grants. [Repealed]

§ 2–1524. Donation and grants. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-227, § 5, 36 DCR 607; Apr. 29, 1998, D.C. Law 12-86, § 401, 45 DCR 1172.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-2624.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 15 - Youth Affairs › Subchapter II - Commission on Youth Affairs. [Repealed] › § 2–1525. Interdepartmental advisory committee. [Repealed]

§ 2–1525. Interdepartmental advisory committee. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-227, § 6, 36 DCR 607; Apr. 29, 1998, D.C. Law 12-86, § 401, 45 DCR 1172.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-2625.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 15 - Youth Affairs › Subchapter II - Commission on Youth Affairs. [Repealed] › § 2–1526. Expenses of Commission members. [Repealed]

§ 2–1526. Expenses of Commission members. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-227, § 7, 36 DCR 607; Apr. 29, 1998, D.C. Law 12-86, § 401, 45 DCR 1172.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-2626.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 15 - Youth Affairs › Subchapter II - Commission on Youth Affairs. [Repealed] › § 2–1527. Staffing and budget. [Repealed]

§ 2–1527. Staffing and budget. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-227, § 8, 36 DCR 607; Apr. 29, 1998, D.C. Law 12-86, § 401, 45 DCR 1172.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-2627.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 15 - Youth Affairs › Subchapter II - Commission on Youth Affairs. [Repealed] › § 2–1528. Biannual reports. [Repealed]

§ 2–1528. Biannual reports. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-227, § 9, 36 DCR 607; Apr. 29, 1998, D.C. Law 12-86, § 401, 45 DCR 1172.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-2628.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 15 - Youth Affairs › Subchapter II - Commission on Youth Affairs. [Repealed] › § 2–1529. Rules. [Repealed]

§ 2–1529. Rules. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-227, § 10, 36 DCR 607; Apr. 29, 1998, D.C. Law 12-86, § 401, 45 DCR 1172.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-2629.