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Alabama Administrative Code › Title 950 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES › Chapter 950-1-3 - APPROVAL FOR SERVICE PROVIDERS WHO PROVIDE TREATMENT TO CRIMINAL JUVENILE SEX OFFENDERS › Section 950-1-3-.11 - Conducting The Risk Assessment

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(1) Treatment Providers shall conduct a Risk
			 Assessment of youth with illegal sexual behavior problems to provide to the
			 court of original jurisdiction in order to facilitate the court's determination
			 of the risk the Juvenile poses to the community. This Risk Assessment shall
			 follow the guidance provided by the Alabama Sex Offender Registration and
			 Community Notification Act that is applicable to adjudicated Juvenile criminal
			 sex offenders. The Risk Assessment shall be approved and signed by a licensed
			 mental health professional that meets the standards herein.
(a) The Alabama Sex Offender Registration and
			 Community Notification Act requires that Treatment Providers provide
			 information to the committing court, sixty (60) days prior to recommended
			 discharge, levels of risk that the Juvenile poses to the community. In
			 addition, the Risk Assessment should systematically follow a proscribed format.
			 The issues that shall be included in the Risk Assessment include, but are not
			 limited to, the following: criminal history, mental status, attitude, previous
			 sex offender treatment, response to treatment, social factors, conditions of
			 Release expected to minimize risk of sexual re-offending, and characteristics
			 of the Criminal Sex Offense. There is an evolving knowledge base of factors
			 identified as important to completing accurate Risk Assessment or as otherwise
			 provided by law. Other factors such as victim empathy, social skill
			 development, and psychosexual development level, age appropriate behavior, and
			 anger management and control are typically incorporated in model risk
			 assessment tools. The Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers (ATSA),
			 an international organization that provides guidance to practitioners
			 responsible for the treatment of youth with illegal sexual behavior problems,
			 regularly disseminates information regarding best practice approaches for this
			 population, including specialized risk assessment instruments. Practitioners
			 providing treatment services to youth with illegal sexual behavior problems
			 shall be familiar with the clinical guidance provided by ATSA, and ensure that
			 this knowledge is continuously based on best practice
			 approaches.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 950 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES › Chapter 950-1-3 - APPROVAL FOR SERVICE PROVIDERS WHO PROVIDE TREATMENT TO CRIMINAL JUVENILE SEX OFFENDERS › Section 950-1-3-.12 - The Use Of Physiological Measurements

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(1) Use of the penile plethysmograph may be
			 permitted, with prior approval, on a case-by-case basis within patient programs
			 providing services to youth with illegal sexual behavior problems. Related
			 state statutes must be considered in the development of a treatment plan that
			 might include the use of the penile plethysmograph.
(2) Although there are no state statutes that
			 specifically deal with the use of the plethysmograph on Juveniles, the State of
			 Alabama does have definitive statutes regarding introduction of sexually
			 provocative material by an adult to a minor. Therefore, the use of this
			 instrumentation is deemed to be a high-risk practice and thus is not
			 recommended for outpatient treatment.
Author:
Department of Youth Services
Statutory Authority:
Title 44;
Code
				  of Ala. 1975
, §§
										15-20-1 through
				  15-20-36;
				  §§
										13A-6-60 through
				  13A-6-111.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 950 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES › Chapter 950-1-3 - APPROVAL FOR SERVICE PROVIDERS WHO PROVIDE TREATMENT TO CRIMINAL JUVENILE SEX OFFENDERS › Section 950-1-3-.13 - Aversive Techniques

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(1)
			 For adolescents in treatment for sex offenses, non-aversive procedures are
			 always to be the first intervention trial. Only in circumstances in which
			 non-aversive procedures have not been effective in reducing deviant arousal,
			 should aversive procedures be considered. Prior to implementing any aversive
			 control procedure, providers should consult with other providers to obtain
			 verification for the necessity and appropriateness of the planned intervention.
			 In addition, full specific informed written consent should be obtained from
			 both the adolescent and his or her guardian prior to implementing any aversive
			 control procedure. Moreover, only odor aversion and verbal satiation aversive
			 procedures should be used in an outpatient treatment context and these should
			 only be used by providers familiar with the ethical and clinical considerations
			 of their use. If providers have any doubts about the use of these procedures,
			 they should seek additional professional consultation.
Author:
Department of Youth Services,
				Administration Division
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975,
Title 44; §§
										15-20-1 through
				  15-20-36;
				  §§
										13A-6-60 through
				  13A-6-111.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 950 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES › Chapter 950-1-3 - APPROVAL FOR SERVICE PROVIDERS WHO PROVIDE TREATMENT TO CRIMINAL JUVENILE SEX OFFENDERS › Section 950-1-3-.14 - Research Involving Juvenile Sex Offender Programs

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(1) All research involving youth with illegal
			 sexual behavior problems must receive approval by an appropriate Institutional
			 Review Board (IRB) using standards set by the U.S. Department of Health and
			 Human Services National Institutes of Health Office for Protection from
			 Research Risks.
(2) Professionals
			 involved in research must obtain voluntary and written informed assents from
			 Juvenile participants and voluntary and written informed consents from parents/
			 guardians of Juvenile participants. Such consent must be obtained in such a
			 manner so as to avoid real or perceived Coercion to participate. Information
			 must be in language understandable by the participant and his [or her]
			 representative. Since the clients of the Department's Juvenile sex offender
			 treatment programs are especially vulnerable to Coercion and/or influence,
			 appropriate safeguards must be included to protect the rights and welfare of
			 those research participants.
(3) A
			 final report on any research involving clients of a Juvenile sex offender
			 treatment program must be submitted to the Department of Youth Services to be
			 kept on file. Professionals engaged in research activities should carefully
			 consider possible consequences and should follow established guidelines for the
			 protection of evaluation and research participants. These guidelines are
			 available upon request from the Department.
(a) Juvenile sex offender treatment
			 professionals should keep current with emerging research knowledge relevant to
			 Juvenile sex offender treatment. Professionals should be encouraged to
			 contribute to the knowledge base of the field through various research
			 endeavors.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 950 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES › Chapter 950-1-3 - APPROVAL FOR SERVICE PROVIDERS WHO PROVIDE TREATMENT TO CRIMINAL JUVENILE SEX OFFENDERS › Section 950-1-3-.15 - Application For Approval

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(1)
			 Persons who desire to provide therapeutic services to Juvenile Criminal Sex
			 Offenders must submit an application for approval to the Department or
			 designated entity. Application packets may be requested via the Department's
			 website. http://dys.alabama.gov/contact.html
(a) Persons who provide direct treatment
			 services to Juvenile Criminal Sex Offenders will provide the necessary personal
			 information required for the Department to conduct or to have conducted an
			 authorized criminal records check and clearance with the Child Abuse/Neglect
			 Central Registry. Persons currently charged with or convicted of an offense
			 involving moral turpitude cannot be engaged in therapeutic practice with
			 Juvenile Criminal Sex Offenders.
(b) Providers working with Juvenile Criminal
			 Sex Offenders must carry adequate liability insurance and provide the
			 Department with written verification that the insurance coverage is in force.
			 The provider must have a minimum of $1,000,000.00 liability coverage with
			 $500,000.00 for each occurrence. Verification of coverage should be provided at
			 the time of the application for approval as a provider and annually as
			 requested. A provider must notify the Department immediately upon the
			 cancellation of said liability coverage.
(c) The Department will utilize reviewers
			 from an arranged panel, which includes persons who represent the recognized
			 mental health disciplines to review all applications. The requirements mandated
			 by these rules will be used to evaluate the applications. Panel members will
			 make recommendations regarding practitioner training, treatment practices, and
			 certification for Juvenile sex offender treatment services.
(d) Providers approved for practice with
			 Juvenile Criminal Sex Offenders will be approved for three (3) years. The Legal
			 Division of the Department will provide a list of local approved providers be
			 to Alabama Juvenile courts upon request. The Legal Division of the Department
			 will receive and approve requests for the provider list for purposes outside of
			 Juvenile court.
(e) Approved
			 providers must submit changes in contact information within two (2) weeks of
			 said change. Changes in agency affiliation and/or program services (i.e.,
			 treatment practices), must also be submitted within two (2) weeks.
(f) Provisionally approved applicants under
			 the supervision of an approved Treatment Provider-supervisor, will not be
			 included on the provider list until full certification is obtained.
(g) Renewal applications shall be submitted
			 during the third (3rd) year, at least three (3)
			 months prior to certification expiration. Documentation of current professional
			 licensure will be required for the certification renewal process, and a new
			 criminal records check may be completed.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 950 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES › Chapter 950-1-3 - APPROVAL FOR SERVICE PROVIDERS WHO PROVIDE TREATMENT TO CRIMINAL JUVENILE SEX OFFENDERS › Section 950-1-3-.16 - Complaints

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(1) The Department
			 may receive complaints regarding approved providers and their adherence to
			 Juvenile criminal sex offender treatment practice and standards, including the
			 ethical and professional behavior of the practitioner.
(a) Complaints received will be forwarded to
			 the Alabama Review Panel. The Panel will review all complaints and make
			 recommendations based on the initial complaint and any supplemental materials.
			 Follow-up communications regarding recommendations will be provided to the
			 complainant and practitioner.
(b)
			 Dependent upon the circumstances surrounding the complaint, communication with
			 the provider's professional licensing board may be warranted. The Department
			 will determine if any other communication and notifications are
			 warranted.
(c) The Department may
			 modify, suspend, or revoke a Treatment Providers' approval, as outlined below,
			 or may require additional information, action, and/or
			 training.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 950 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES › Chapter 950-1-3 - APPROVAL FOR SERVICE PROVIDERS WHO PROVIDE TREATMENT TO CRIMINAL JUVENILE SEX OFFENDERS › Section 950-1-3-.17 - Revocation Of Approval

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(1)
			 Conditions for revocation of approval of a therapist
(a) The Department may revoke or refuse to
			 renew the approval of a therapist to work with Juvenile criminal sex offenders
			 for the following:
1. Disciplinary action by
			 the licensing authority of the therapist's profession that results in the
			 revocation or suspension of the license by the licensing board.
2. Notification of a charge of, or conviction
			 of, moral turpitude involving a child as defined by Alabama statute.
3. Notification of an allegation of child
			 abuse as reported to the Alabama Department of Human Resources.
4. Failure to provide documentation of
			 liability insurance as required by these rules.
5. Furnish or make any misleading or false
			 statement or report to the Department.
6. Upon review of the recertification
			 application and other pertinent information, the Alabama Review Panel will
			 determine if recertification is recommended to the Department for final
			 approval.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 950 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES › Chapter 950-1-3 - APPROVAL FOR SERVICE PROVIDERS WHO PROVIDE TREATMENT TO CRIMINAL JUVENILE SEX OFFENDERS › Section 950-1-3-.18 - Appeal For A Fair Hearing

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(1) Procedure for appeal and review
(a) In the event an application for approval
			 is denied, an approval is revoked, or a renewal of an approval is denied, the
			 aggrieved party may appeal to the Department for a fair hearing.
(b) The decision or action of the Department
			 on any fair hearing shall be final and binding.
(c) Any aggrieved party is entitled to a
			 review of the final decision or action by filing a petition for review with the
			 Circuit Court of Montgomery County, Alabama, within thirty (30) days from the
			 date of the final decision or action.
(d) Notice and opportunity for a fair hearing
			 and notice of right to counsel shall be given to the appellant by the
			 Department, along with a copy of the
Regulations and Procedures for
			 Hearings
.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 950 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES › Chapter 950-1-3 - APPROVAL FOR SERVICE PROVIDERS WHO PROVIDE TREATMENT TO CRIMINAL JUVENILE SEX OFFENDERS › Section 950-1-3-.19 - Effective Date

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Previous rule .18 was renumbered .19 per certification filed
				  November 6, 2018; effective December 21, 2018.
Author:
Department of Youth Services
Statutory Authority:
Title 44;
Code
				  of Ala. 1975
, §§
										15-20-1 through
				  15-20-36;
				  §§
										13A-6-60 through
				  13A-6-111.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 950 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES › Chapter 950-1-4 - OVERVIEW TO THE LICENSING FUNCTION OF THE ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES GENERAL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES › Section 950-1-4-.01 - Introduction

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(1) The Community
			 Services Division of the Alabama Department of Youth Services carries out the
			 licensing function for Programs. This chapter does not apply to approval of
			 service providers who provide treatment to juvenile criminal sex offenders.
			 (See Chapter 950-1-3).
(2) This
			 chapter replaced the applicable sections of the rules previously appearing in
			 Chapters 950-1-5, 950-1-6, 950-1-7, 950-1-10, 950-1-12, and 950-1-13.
(3) Chapters 950-1-5, 950-1-6, 950-1-7,
			 950-1-10, 950-1-12, and 950-1-13 describe in greater detail the requirements of
			 licensure for various types of Programs and services which the Department
			 licenses. The description provided in this rule gives general Procedures that
			 are applicable to each type of Program the Department licenses. These general
			 procedural rules are applicable to each such license issued by the
			 Department.
Author:
Alabama Department of Youth Services,
				  Office of Licensing and Standards
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, Title 44 as amended, §
										38-13-3, Act 98-392.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 950 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES › Chapter 950-1-4 - OVERVIEW TO THE LICENSING FUNCTION OF THE ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES GENERAL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES › Section 950-1-4-.02 - Statutory Authority

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(1)
								§
								44-1-27(a) - "The
			 Department of Youth Services is authorized and directed to establish and
			 promulgate reasonable minimum standards for the construction and operation of
			 detention facilities, Programs for the prevention and correction of Youth
			 delinquency, and subsidies to local delinquency projects. The Standards shall
			 include, but not be limited to, reasonable minimum Standards for detention
			 facilities, foster care facilities (licensed under Community Residential
			 Standards), group homes, and correctional institutions."
(2)
								§
								44-1-27(b) - "No
			 county, city, public or private Agency, group, corporation, partnership, or
			 individual shall establish, maintain, or operate any detention Facility or any
			 foster care Facility for Youths found delinquent or in need of supervision by a
			 juvenile Court without a license from the Department. A license shall be
			 required on an annual basis or as determined by the Department. The Department
			 shall revoke the license of any city, county, or public or private Agency,
			 group, corporation, or individual conducting, operating or acting as a
			 detention Facility or foster care Facility caring for children and Youths
			 alleged or adjudged to be delinquent or in need of supervision that fails to
			 meet the Standards prescribed by the Department. The Department may visit and
			 inspect any public or voluntary detention Facility, foster care Facility, or
			 group home as it deems necessary..."
(3)
								§
								44-1-24 - The Department of Youth
			 Services shall perform the following:
(4)
			 "License and subsidize foster care facilities or group homes for Youths alleged
			 to be delinquent pending Hearing before a juvenile Court or adjudged delinquent
			 following Hearing, including detention, examination, study, care, treatment,
			 and Training."
(6) "Make and enforce
			 all rules and regulations which are necessary and appropriate to the proper
			 accomplishment of the duties and functions vested in the Department by law with
			 respect to Youth services and which do not conflict with or exceed the
			 provisions of law vesting the duties and functions in the
			 Department."
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 950 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES › Chapter 950-1-4 - OVERVIEW TO THE LICENSING FUNCTION OF THE ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES GENERAL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES › Section 950-1-4-.04 - Overview: Program Descriptions

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Chapters to follow provide detailed information regarding the
				various Programs and licensing requirements for each type of Program licensed
				by the Department. The types of Programs licensed by the Department
				include:
(1)
Juvenile Detention
			 Centers. Chapter 950-1-5
(2)
Juvenile Residential Treatment Programs. Chapter 950-1-6
(3)
Juvenile Training School. Chapter
			 950-1-7
(4)
Comprehensive Youth Service Centers. Chapter 950-1-10
(5)
Outdoor Adventure-based Treatment
			 Programs. Chapter 950-1-12
(6)
Short-term Detention Centers.
			 Chapter 950-1-13
Author:
Alabama Department of Youth Services,
				  Office of Licensing and Standards
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §§
										44-1-27(a)(b);
				  44-1-24(4)(6);
				  38-13-4.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 950 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES › Chapter 950-1-4 - OVERVIEW TO THE LICENSING FUNCTION OF THE ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES GENERAL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES › Section 950-1-4-.05 - Applicant Information

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(1) All
			 applicants and holders of a license or six-month permit must be suitable and of
			 good moral character in order to operate a Facility. All applicants shall be
			 investigated to determine character and suitability to hold such a license or
			 permit. For purposes of this requirement, an applicant includes all board
			 members and officers of corporations, partnerships, associations, or other
			 legal entities having direct contact with the Facility Youth. Evidence of
			 unsuitable character may be the basis for the denial of an initial application
			 or renewal, or the suspension, or revocation of a license or six-month
			 permit.
(2) The Department of Youth
			 Services shall review information regarding the character and suitability of
			 the applicant at the time of initial application. The review will consist of
			 the following components:
(a)
Review of Past History
: The character and suitability
			 of a licensee/permit holder may be assessed by a review of the past history of
			 the individual regarding their veracity and their ability to care for Youth.
			 Past history to be considered includes but is not limited to the following:
1. False or misleading statements made by the
			 individual to the Department or other Government Facility personnel regarding
			 incidents or events occurring while on the job or surrounding part of any child
			 abuse or neglect investigation conducted by the Department of Human Resources,
			 law enforcement or other government officials are considered as evidence of
			 unsuitable character.
2. Applicants
			 for a license/permit and holders of licenses/permits who are discovered to have
			 had a history of (1) operating without a license and refusal to cease
			 operations and apply for a license or permit or (2) refusal to allow the
			 Department to conduct investigations regarding their activities or allegations
			 of abuse and neglect or history of noncompliance with minimum Standards are
			 also considered as evidence of unsuitable character.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 950 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES › Chapter 950-1-4 - OVERVIEW TO THE LICENSING FUNCTION OF THE ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES GENERAL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES › Section 950-1-4-.07 - Hearings

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(1)
Procedure
			 for Appeal and Review
(a) In the event
			 an application is denied or a license or a six-month license/permit is revoked
			 or in the event an application for such a license or renewal of a license is
			 not acted upon with reasonable promptness, the aggrieved party may appeal to
			 the Department for a fair Hearing on the application.
(b) The decision or action of the Department
			 on any fair Hearing shall be final and binding.
(c) Any aggrieved party is entitled to a
			 review of such final decision or action by filing a Petition for a review with
			 the Circuit Court in the county in the Circuit Court of Montgomery County,
			 Alabama, within thirty days from the date of the final decision or
			 action.
(d) Notice and opportunity
			 for a fair Hearing and notice of the Right to Counsel shall be given the
			 appellant by the Department, along with a copy of
Regulations and
			 Procedures for Hearings.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 950 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES › Chapter 950-1-4 - OVERVIEW TO THE LICENSING FUNCTION OF THE ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES GENERAL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES › Section 950-1-4-.08 - Report Requirements

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(1)
Enrollment
(a) Monthly Population
			 Report of Licensed Facilities -- This report shall be completed and submitted
			 monthly (See appendix).
(b)
			 Additional enrollment reports shall be submitted to the Department upon written
			 request from the Department.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 950 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES › Chapter 950-1-4 - OVERVIEW TO THE LICENSING FUNCTION OF THE ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES GENERAL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES › Section 950-1-4-.09 - Forms And Documents

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(1)
			 The Alabama Department of Youth Services requires the use of standard forms to
			 be executed by the applicant/ licensee or to be used by the Agency in order to
			 provide information to notify the applicant of action by the Office of
			 Licensing and Standards. Those forms are:
(a)
			 Mandatory Criminal History Check Notice
(b) Criminal History Information Release
			 Form
(c) License Renewal
			 Application
(d) Monthly Population
			 Report of Licensed Facilities
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 950 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES › Chapter 950-1-4 - OVERVIEW TO THE LICENSING FUNCTION OF THE ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES GENERAL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES › Section 950-1-4-.10 - Effective Date

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Author:
Alabama Department of Youth Services,
				Office of Licensing and Standards
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §§
										44-1-27(a),
				  (b);
				  44-1-24(4),
				  (6);
				  38-13-4.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 950 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES › Chapter 950-1-5 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR DETENTION FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS › Section 950-1-5-.01 - ACA Minimum Standards For Juvenile Detention Facilities, 1991, And Revisions As Presented In The 2004 ACA Supplement

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The Department of Youth Services has adopted the
ACA Minimum Standards for Juvenile Detention
				Facilities
, 1991,
including the
2004
				Standards Supplement
,
and as subsequently amended.
				Facilities must comply with these Standards within one year of operation.
				Copies of these Standards can be obtained from the American Correctional
				Association.
Author:
Alabama Department of Youth Services,
				  Office of Licensing and Standards
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §§
										44-1-27(a)(b),
				  44-1-24(4)(6),
				  38-13-4.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 950 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES › Chapter 950-1-5 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR DETENTION FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS › Section 950-1-5-.07 - Licensing Procedures And Application For License. (Repealed)

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Author:
Alabama Department of Youth Services,
				  Office of Licensing and Standards
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §§
										44-1-27(a)(b),
				  4-1-24(4) 6),
				  38-13-4.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 950 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES › Chapter 950-1-5 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR DETENTION FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS › Section 950-1-5-.08 - Revocation Of A License. (Repealed)

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Author:
Alabama Department of Youth Services,
				  Office of Licensing and Standards
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §§
										44-1-27(a)(b),
				  44-1-24(4)(6),
				  38-13-4.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 950 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES › Chapter 950-1-5 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR DETENTION FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS › Section 950-1-5-.09 - Appeal For Fair Hearing And Review. (Repealed)

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Author:
Alabama Department of Youth Services,
				  Office of Licensing and Standards
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §§
										44-1-27(a)(b),
				  44-1-24(4)(6),
				  38-13-4.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 950 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES › Chapter 950-1-5 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR DETENTION FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS › Section 950-1-5-.11 - Effective Date

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Author:
Alabama Department of Youth Services,
				Office of Licensing and Standards
Chapter content was previously Chapter 950-4-2, Minimum
				  Standards for Detention Facilities and Programs, as per certification filed
				  December 17, 2004; effective January 21, 2005. See Chapter 950-4-2 for previous
				  history.
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §§
										44-1-27(a),
				  (b),
				  44-1-24(4),
				  (6),
				  38-13-4.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 950 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES › Chapter 950-1-6 - MINIMUM LICENSURE STANDARDS FOR RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS › Section 950-1-6-.01 - Introduction

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(1) The Alabama
			 Department of Youth Services is committed to the concept of effective
			 rehabilitation of Delinquent Youth through the licensure of community based and
			 community operated Programs and facilities.
(2) These minimum licensure standards for
			 residential facilities and Programs, to include institutional extensions, were
			 developed in order to assure that the Programs developed within the state meet
			 recognized practices in order to meet the needs of Delinquent Youth who are
			 placed in these Programs and facilities.
(3) Residential Facilities Programs represent
			 small living units within the community as a form of group care and treatment
			 for certain youth, particularly adolescents, and a transition place between
			 large institutional care and return to family life. Such Programs offer adult
			 guidance and professional services to the Youth living away from their home and
			 yet keeps the Youths in the community setting. They represent a resource that
			 has tremendous flexibility in giving specialized care and supervision for Youth
			 in need of alternative placements to their own homes or institutional care.
			 These group living Programs provide a type of care that is not available
			 through traditional foster families or institutions. They are not meant to
			 replace either of these types of care, but present a unique opportunity to
			 combine different aspects of treatment from both resources. The group living
			 Program should not be considered a panacea of care for all Youths. It is a
			 distinct resource in its own right that is a part of the whole broad spectrum
			 of resources available to troubled Youth.
(4) These minimum standards represent the
			 guidelines established which address the specific programmatic, fiscal, and
			 administrative area necessary to establish a sound effective group living
			 resource.
Author:
Alabama Department of Youth Services,
				  Office of Licensing and Standards
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §§
										44-1-27(a)(b);
				  44-1-24(4)(6),
				  38-13-4.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 950 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES › Chapter 950-1-6 - MINIMUM LICENSURE STANDARDS FOR RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS › Section 950-1-6-.02 - Glossary. (Repealed)

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Author:
Alabama Department of Youth Services,
				  Office of Licensing and Standards
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §§
										44-1-27(a)(b);
				  44-1-24(4)(6),
				  38-13-4.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 950 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES › Chapter 950-1-6 - MINIMUM LICENSURE STANDARDS FOR RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS › Section 950-1-6-.04 - Physical Plant

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(1)
Section A -
SAFETY CODES AND FACILITY
			 SIZE
(a) The Facility
			 conforms to all applicable state and local building codes.
(b) Staff offices are located so that the
			 staff is readily accessible to juveniles.
(c) The Facility does not exceed its licensed
			 capacity.
(d) The Facility complies
			 with the regulations of Zoning, Health, and the State or Local Fire Safety
			 Authority, whichever has primary jurisdiction over the
			 Facility.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 950 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES › Chapter 950-1-6 - MINIMUM LICENSURE STANDARDS FOR RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS › Section 950-1-6-.05 - Physical Standards

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(1)
Section A -
FACILITY OPERATIONS
(a) There is an operations manual containing
			 all Procedure for Facility supervision. The manual is available to all staff
			 and is reviewed at least annually and updated if necessary. At a minimum this
			 manual contains:
1. policies and
			 procedure
2. orientation
			 information for staff
3.
			 orientation information for juveniles
4. Facility emergency procedures to include
(i) absconders
(ii) medical emergency
(iii) severe weather and fire
			 emergencies
(iv) suicide
			 precautions and actions to be taken in the event of a suicide attempt
5. Facility inspection procedures
			 for maintenance, safety, sanitation, and hygiene
6. rules and consequences
7. levels of responsibility for
			 juveniles
8. Program
			 description
9. relevant Facility
			 forms
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 950 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES › Chapter 950-1-6 - MINIMUM LICENSURE STANDARDS FOR RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS › Section 950-1-6-.06 - Facility Services

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(1)
Section A -
FOOD SERVICE
(a) A certified nutritionist, certified
			 dietician, or licensed physician annually approves the menus provided in the
			 Facility.
(b) Facility personnel
			 develop advanced planned menus and substantially follow that schedule. In the
			 planning and preparation of all meals, food flavor, texture, temperature,
			 appearance, and palatability are taken into consideration.
(c) There is a single menu for staff and
			 juveniles.
(d) Special diets as
			 prescribed by medical or dental personnel are provided.
(e) The Facility provides:
1. weekly inspection of all food service
			 areas including dining and food preparation areas and equipment
2. sanitary, temperature-controlled storage
			 areas for all food
3. daily checks
			 of refrigerator and water temperatures
(f) Written Policy, Procedure, and practice
			 provide that staff members supervise juveniles during
			 meals.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 950 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES › Chapter 950-1-6 - MINIMUM LICENSURE STANDARDS FOR RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS › Section 950-1-6-.07 - Juvenile Services

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(1)
			 The facility has clearly defined written policies, Procedures, and practices
			 governing Admission.
(2) The
			 facility records information on each juvenile being admitted, that includes at
			 a minimum:
(a) name
(b) address
(c) date of birth
(d) sex
(e) race or ethnic origin
(f) social security number
(g) reason for referral
(h) whom to notify in case of
			 emergency
(i) date information is
			 gathered
(j) name of referring
			 Agency and the person with primary planning responsibility
(k) educational/school history
(l) social history, where available
(m) special medical needs
(n) legal status
(o) signature of Youth and person gathering
			 information
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 950 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES › Chapter 950-1-6 - MINIMUM LICENSURE STANDARDS FOR RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS › Section 950-1-6-.08 - Manual Of Operating Procedures

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(1) Examination and Investigation of
			 Operation Manual
(a) Upon receipt of the
			 completed operation manual, an examination of the premises of the Program or
			 Facility and an investigation of the persons responsible for the function of
			 the Program or Facility shall be made by a representative of the
			 Department.
(b) The examination and
			 investigation will include, but not be limited to, visits to the Facility and
			 interviews with appropriate officers and staff, and with other persons who can
			 help to verify the allegations of the manual.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 950 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES › Chapter 950-1-6 - MINIMUM LICENSURE STANDARDS FOR RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS › Section 950-1-6-.09 - Revocation Of A License

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(1)
			 Conditions for Revocation of a License are described in
			 950-1-4-.06.
			 Interested parties should refer to that section for the applicable rule
			 governing revocation of a license.
Author:
Alabama Department of Youth Services,
				  Office of Licensing and Standards
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §§
										44-1-27(a)(b);
				  44-1-24(4)(6),
				  38-13-4.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 950 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES › Chapter 950-1-6 - MINIMUM LICENSURE STANDARDS FOR RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS › Section 950-1-6-.10 - Appeal For Fair Hearing And Review. (Repealed)

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Author:
Alabama Department of Youth Services,
				  Office of Licensing and Standards
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §§
										44-1-27(a)(b);
				  44-1-24(4)(6),
				  38-13-4.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 950 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES › Chapter 950-1-6 - MINIMUM LICENSURE STANDARDS FOR RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS › Section 950-1-6-.11 - Statutory Authority

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(1)
								§
								44-1-27(a) - "The Department of Youth Services is authorized and directed to establish and
			 promulgate reasonable minimum standards for the construction and operation of
			 detention facilities, Programs for the prevention and correction of youth
			 delinquency, in-service training for probation officers, consultation from
			 local officials and subsidies to local delinquency projects. The said Standards
			 shall include, but not be limited to, reasonable minimum standards for
			 detention facilities, foster care facilities, group homes, and correctional
			 institutions and aftercare services."
(2)
								§
								44-1-27(b) - "No county, or city in the state nor any public or private agency, group,
			 corporation, partnership, or individual shall establish, maintain, or operate
			 any detention facility or foster care facility for Youths found delinquent or
			 in need of supervision by a juvenile Court, without a license from the
			 Department. A license shall be required on an annual basis or as determined by
			 the Department. The Department shall revoke the license of any city, county, or
			 public or private agency, group, corporation, or individual conducting,
			 operating, or acting as a detention facility, or foster care facility caring
			 for children and Youths alleged or adjudged to be delinquent or in need of
			 supervision, that fails to meet the Standards prescribed by the Department. The
			 Department is authorized to visit and inspect any public or voluntary detention
			 facility, foster care facility or group homes as it deems necessary."
(3)
								§
								44-1-24 - The Department of Youth Services shall perform the following:
(4) "License and subsidize foster care
			 facilities or group homes for Youths alleged to be delinquent pending Hearing
			 before a juvenile Court or adjudged delinquent following Hearing, including
			 detention, examination, study, care, treatment, and Training."
(6) "Make and enforce all rules and
			 regulations which are necessary and appropriate to the proper accomplishment of
			 the duties and functions vested in the Department by law with respect to youth
			 services and which do not conflict with or exceed the provisions of law vesting
			 the duties and functions in the Department."
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 950 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES › Chapter 950-1-6 - MINIMUM LICENSURE STANDARDS FOR RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS › Section 950-1-6-.12 - Effective Date

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Author:
Alabama Department of Youth Services,
				Office of Licensing and Standards
Chapter content was previously Chapter 950-4-1, Minimum
				  Standards for Residential Facilities and Programs, as per certification filed
				  December 17, 2004; effective January 21, 2005. See Chapter 950-4-1 for previous
				  history.
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §§
										44-1-27(a),
				  (b);
				  44-1-24(4),
				  (6),
				  38-13-4.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 950 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES › Chapter 950-1-7 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR JUVENILE TRAINING SCHOOLS › Section 950-1-7-.01 - American Correctional Association Standards For Juvenile Training Schools, 2002

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The Department of Youth Services has adopted the
Standards for Juvenile Correctional Institutions,
				2002
, and as subsequently amended. This manual was formerly known
				as
Juvenile Training Schools
. Facilities have a
				one-year period to comply with these standards. Copies of these Standards can
				be obtained from the American Correctional Association.
Author:
Alabama Department of Youth Services,
				  Office of Licensing and Standards
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §§
										38-13-4;
				  44-1-24(4)(6);
				  44-1-27(a)(b).
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 950 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES › Chapter 950-1-7 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR JUVENILE TRAINING SCHOOLS › Section 950-1-7-.02 - Revocation Of A License

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Conditions for Revocation of A License of a License are
				described in
				950-1-4-.06.
				Interested parties should refer to that section for the applicable rule
				governing revocation of a license.
Author:
Alabama Department of Youth Services,
				  Office of Licensing and Standards
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §§
										38-13-4;
				  44-1-24(4)(6);
				  44-1-27(a)(b).
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 950 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES › Chapter 950-1-7 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR JUVENILE TRAINING SCHOOLS › Section 950-1-7-.03 - Statutory Authority

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(1)
								§
								44-1-27(a) - "The Department of Youth Services is authorized and directed to establish and
			 promulgate reasonable minimum standards for the construction and operation of
			 detention facilities, programs for the prevention and correction of youth
			 delinquency, in-service training for probation officers, consultation from
			 local officials and subsidies to local delinquency projects. The said Standards
			 shall include, but not be limited to, reasonable minimum standards for
			 detention facilities, foster care facilities, group homes, and correctional
			 institutions."
(2)
								§
								44-1-27(b) - "No county, or city in the state nor any public or private agency, group,
			 corporation, partnership, or individual shall establish, maintain, or operate
			 any detention facility or foster care facility for Youths found delinquent or
			 in need of supervision by a juvenile court, without a license from the
			 Department. A license shall be required on an annual basis or as determined by
			 the Department. The Department shall revoke the license of any city, county, or
			 public or private agency, group, corporation, or individual conducting,
			 operating, or acting as a detention facility, or foster care facility caring
			 for children and Youths alleged or adjudged to be delinquent or in need of
			 supervision, that fails to meet the Standards prescribed by the department. The
			 Department is authorized to visit and inspect any public or voluntary detention
			 facility, foster care facility or group homes as it deems necessary."
(3)
								§
								44-1-24 - The Department of Youth Services shall perform the following:
(4) "License and subsidize foster care
			 facilities or group homes for Youths alleged to be delinquent pending Hearing
			 before a juvenile court or adjudged delinquent following Hearing, including
			 detention, examination, study, care, treatment, and Training."
(6) "Make and enforce all rules and
			 regulations which are necessary and appropriate to the proper accomplishment of
			 the duties and functions vested in the Department by law with respect to youth
			 services and which do not conflict with or exceed the provisions of law vesting
			 the duties and functions in the Department."
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 950 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES › Chapter 950-1-7 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR JUVENILE TRAINING SCHOOLS › Section 950-1-7-.04 - Effective Date

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Author:
Alabama Department of Youth Services,
				Office of Licensing and Standards
Chapter content was previously Chapter 950-4-10, Minimum
				  Standards for Juvenile Training Schools, as per certification filed December
				  17, 2004; effective January 21, 2005. See Chapter 950-4-10 for previous
				  history.
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §§
										38-13-4;
				  44-1-24(4),
				  (6);
				  44-1-27(a),
				  (b).
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 950 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES › Chapter 950-1-10 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR COMPREHENSIVE YOUTH SERVICES CENTERS › Section 950-1-10-.01 - Introduction

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(1) The Alabama
			 Department of Youth Services is committed to the concept of effective
			 rehabilitation of Delinquent Youth through the development and utilization of
			 community operated programs and facilities.
(2) These minimum Standards for Comprehensive
			 Youth Services Centers, or day treatment programs, were developed in order to
			 bring about well planned, coordinated and cooperative local-state efforts to
			 increase and improve Programs for Delinquent Youth.
(3) Comprehensive Youth Service Centers are
			 emerging as a form of day treatment programs for youths who live at home. The
			 centers provide in one Agency: education, counseling, career guidance, job
			 development, recreation, and skills for independent living. The general Program
			 goal is to provide a community based Youth Facility with treatment and
			 rehabilitative educational services. The Comprehensive Youth Services Center
			 should not be considered a panacea of care for all youths. It is a distinct
			 resource in its own right that is a part of the whole broad spectrum of
			 resources available to troubled youth.
(4) These minimum Standards represent the
			 first guidelines established which address the specific programmatic, fiscal,
			 and administrative area necessary to establish sound Comprehensive Youth
			 Services Centers. We hope that through a state-local cooperative effort,
			 communities will be encouraged to develop and enhance these type
			 Programs.
Author:
Alabama Department of Youth Services,
				  Office of Licensing and Standards
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §§
										44-1-27(a)(b),
				  44-1-24(4)(6),
				  38-13-4.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 950 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES › Chapter 950-1-10 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR COMPREHENSIVE YOUTH SERVICES CENTERS › Section 950-1-10-.02 - Glossary. (Repealed)

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Author:
Alabama Department of Youth Services,
				  Office of Licensing and Standards
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §§
										44-1-27(a)(b),
				  44-1-24(4)(6),
				  38-13-4.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 950 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES › Chapter 950-1-10 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR COMPREHENSIVE YOUTH SERVICES CENTERS › Section 950-1-10-.03 - Administration

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(1) Board of
			 Directors: Each center shall be incorporated with a Board of Directors of where
			 established by a local unit of government; the governing body shall serve as
			 the Board of Directors, having the following functions:
(a) The Board and the Department:
1. The Board shall consult with the
			 Department prior to establishing a new center, changing the basic Program, or
			 extending services into additional Programs or geographic areas.
2. The Board shall notify the Department when
			 there is a change of the Executive and/or the Chief Officer of the
			 Board.
3. The Board shall provide
			 financial information for the Department upon request.