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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-.04 - Program And Services

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A center licensed by the Department must be designed for the
				treatment of delinquent and/or children in need of supervision
				behaviors.
(1) Admissions Procedure:
(a) Admissions shall be limited to youths for
			 whom the Program or center is equipped by staff, Program, and equipment to
			 serve. No youth shall be placed in any Program or center unless that center can
			 meet the particular youth's needs and it can be shown that any center at a
			 lesser degree of penetration into the system would be ineffectual for that
			 particular youth.
(b) Admission
			 should be a process which involves the youth, the youth's parents or guardian
			 or relative, if applicable, the probation officer or counselor and Program or
			 centers professional staff. A copy of services and Procedures should be given
			 to parent or guardian.
(c) The
			 center shall respond within thirty days to the referring Agency as to the
			 disposition of the application.
(d)
			 Records:
1. The administrator of the center
			 shall maintain individual case Records on youths under care. Complete social
			 information for the plan of care should be obtained prior to Admission except
			 in cases of emergency placement. All Records should contain the following:
(i) Copy of order for non-residential care
			 and/or any agreement with youth, parent, or guardian, if applicable.
(ii) Social case history of the youth and his
			 family.
(iii) The results and
			 recommendations from any initial testing and interviews.
(iv) Complete medical and dental records
			 including all treatment, tests, and immunizations.
(v) Comprehensive treatment team
			 plan.
(vi) Behavior observation
			 logs on a daily basis relative to interaction with other youths and staff
			 members, special discipline problems, sexual problems, depressions,
			 etc.
(vii) Any instruction relative
			 to prescribed medication being administered.
(viii) Any special medical problems needing
			 or receiving treatment or identified at time of Admission or after, such as
			 seizures, or bruises, cuts, infections, dental problems, fever, etc.
(ix) All Records shall be
			 confidential.
(e) A monthly report shall be completed and
			 sent to the Department at the end of the calendar month to include Admissions
			 and discharges, as well as the remaining population in the center.
(f) Youths diagnosed as mentally ill or
			 deficient, or physically handicapped may be referred to more appropriate
			 resources for care and treatment.
(g) The youth shall be advised of all rules
			 and regulations of the center which apply to him, given a copy and sign an
			 acknowledgement form that he has received a copy. These rules and regulations
			 will be posted in a prominent place for youth and staff reference.
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-.05 - Physical Standards

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Every center shall be required to meet the following minimum
				standards:
(1) Location:
(a) The neighborhood in which the Program or
			 center is located must be conducive to the general welfare and wholesome
			 development of Youth.
(b) A center
			 should be located in a neighborhood that is accepting of the center and its
			 purpose.
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-.06 - Training Requirements

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(1) A
			 minimum of twelve hours of Training shall be completed within the first week of
			 assuming duties.
(a) Training shall be the
			 responsibility of the Board, local Agency and/or the Department.
(b) Training should include, but not be
			 limited to:
1. Communication skills;
2. Working with the troubled
			 adolescent;
3. Learning theories
			 and behavior management;
4. Methods
			 of behavior observation;
5.
			 Juvenile Court philosophy and Procedure;
6. Role of probation officer, counselor,
			 social worker;
7. Role of other
			 program staff;
8. Role of natural
			 parents or Youth's own family.
9.
			 Staff shall be trained in First Aid and CPR.
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-.07 - Manual Of Operating Procedures

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(1) A manual of operating procedures shall be
			 developed by each Program or center and submitted to the Department as an
			 application for license by the Department.
(a) The manual/application must be signed by
			 the Chairman of the Board and the Program or center's administrator.
(b) It is the responsibility of the center or
			 program administrator to forward any proposed changes or revisions in the
			 manual of operating procedures to the Department.
(c) The Department will offer consulting
			 assistance in the development of these operating procedure manuals regarding
			 all prescribed minimum Standards and regulations for the operating of the
			 particular program or center.
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-.08 - Revocation Of A License

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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
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-.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 950-1-10 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR COMPREHENSIVE YOUTH SERVICES CENTERS › Section 950-1-10-.10 - Statutory Authority

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Title 44,
Code of Ala. 1975
.
(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 950-1-10 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR COMPREHENSIVE YOUTH SERVICES CENTERS › Section 950-1-10-.11 - Effective Date

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Author:
Alabama Department of Youth Services,
				Office of Licensing and Standards
Chapter content was previously Chapter 950-4-6, Minimum
				  Standards for Comprehensive Youth Services Centers, as per certification filed
				  December 17, 2004; effective January 21, 2005. See Chapter 950-4-6 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 950-1-12 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR OUTDOOR ADVENTURE TREATMENT PROGRAMS › Section 950-1-12-.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
			 quality outdoor Adventure programs and facilities operated at a community
			 level.
(2) Outdoor Adventure
			 Treatment Programs (OATP) are those programs which combine physical agility,
			 self discipline, outdoor Adventure experiences, and team-building in a
			 therapeutic, primitive (tents) or non-primitive (barracks, buildings)
			 environment. Every program that incorporates Adventure has the task of
			 balancing the elements of perceived and actual Risk, and of determining the
			 appropriate level of "excitement and suspense" without exposing the
			 participants to unreasonable Risks. This requires focused planning, continual
			 monitoring and review, and evaluation.
(3) One of the primary goals of establishing
			 a Standards process is to identify accepted levels of Adventure programming,
			 service delivery and program management, with aptitude in the variety of
			 methods used to achieve this level.
(4) This OATP program
shall
meet
all
life safety Standards as a part of the licensing process. Non-mandatory
			 Standards will be met in phases over a one-year period of time.
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 950-1-12 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR OUTDOOR ADVENTURE TREATMENT PROGRAMS › Section 950-1-12-.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 950-1-12 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR OUTDOOR ADVENTURE TREATMENT PROGRAMS › Section 950-1-12-.03 - Procedures And Application For License. (Repealed)

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Author:
Alabama Department of Youth
				  Services
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 950-1-12 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR OUTDOOR ADVENTURE TREATMENT PROGRAMS › Section 950-1-12-.04 - Revocation Of A License. (Repealed)

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Author:
Alabama Department of Youth
				  Services
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 950-1-12 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR OUTDOOR ADVENTURE TREATMENT PROGRAMS › Section 950-1-12-.05 - Appeal For Fair Hearing And Review. (Repealed)

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Author:
Alabama Department of Youth
				  Services
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 950-1-12 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR OUTDOOR ADVENTURE TREATMENT PROGRAMS › Section 950-1-12-.07 - Training And Staff Development

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(1)
PROGRAM COORDINATION AND
			 SUPERVISION
(a) Written Policy,
			 Procedure, and practice provide that the Program's staff development and
			 training program is planned, coordinated, and supervised by a qualified
			 supervisory employee. The Training plan is reviewed
			 annually.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 950 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES › Chapter 950-1-12 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR OUTDOOR ADVENTURE TREATMENT PROGRAMS › Section 950-1-12-.08 - Case Records

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(1)
CASE RECORD MANAGEMENT
(a)
			 Written Policy Procedure and practice
shall
provide that a record is maintained for each juvenile and includes, at a
			 minimum, the following information:
1. Name,
			 age, sex, place of birth, and race or nationality
2. initial intake information form
3. authority to accept juvenile
4. referral source
5. case history/social history
6. medical consent forms
7. name, relationship, address, and phone
			 number of parent(s)/guardian(s) and person(s) juvenile resides with at time of
			 Admission
8. driver's license
			 number, social security number, and Medicaid number, when available
9. court orders and disposition
10. individual treatment plan or
			 program
11. signed release of
			 information forms
12. progress
			 reports on program involvement
13.
			 program rules and disciplinary policy, signed by juvenile
14. grievance and disciplinary
			 record
15. referrals to other
			 agencies and final discharge or transfer report
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 950 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES › Chapter 950-1-12 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR OUTDOOR ADVENTURE TREATMENT PROGRAMS › Section 950-1-12-.09 - Information System And Research

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(1)
INFORMATION SYSTEM
(a) The Program contributes to, and has
			 access to, an organized system of information storage, retrieval, and
			 review.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 950 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES › Chapter 950-1-12 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR OUTDOOR ADVENTURE TREATMENT PROGRAMS › Section 950-1-12-.10 - Citizen Involvement And Volunteers

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(1)
PROGRAM COORDINATION
(a) Written Policy, Procedure, and practice
			 provide for the screening, orientation, Training and use of
			 volunteers.
(b) The supervisor of
			 volunteer services should maintain records and reports pertinent to services
			 rendered by volunteers.
(c) Written
			 Policy, Procedure, and practice
shall
provide for an official registration and identification system for
			 volunteers.
(d) Written Policy
			 specifies that volunteers may perform professional services only when they are
			 certified or licensed to do so.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 950 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES › Chapter 950-1-12 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR OUTDOOR ADVENTURE TREATMENT PROGRAMS › Section 950-1-12-.11 - Building And Safety Codes

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(1)
BUILDING CODES
(a) Written
			 Policy, Procedure, and practice provide that the Facility conforms to
			 applicable federal, state, and or local building codes.
(b) Written Policy, Procedure, and practice
			 provide that the Facility conforms to applicable zoning ordinances or, through
			 legal means, is attempting to comply with or change such laws, codes, or zoning
			 ordinances.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 950 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES › Chapter 950-1-12 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR OUTDOOR ADVENTURE TREATMENT PROGRAMS › Section 950-1-12-.12 - Size, Organization, And Location

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(1)
STAFF/JUVENILE INTERACTION
(a) Staff offices in living units are located
			 so that staff are readily accessible to juveniles.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 950 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES › Chapter 950-1-12 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR OUTDOOR ADVENTURE TREATMENT PROGRAMS › Section 950-1-12-.13 - Outdoor Campsites Size, Organization, And Location

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(1)
STAFF/JUVENILES INTERACTION
(a) Physical plant design facilitates
			 personal contact and interaction between staff and juveniles.
1. Facility is conducive to Program
			 activities and services to juveniles.
2. Fosters an atmosphere promoting quality of
			 live.
3. Enables service delivery
			 and acquisition of Program goals.
4. Is safe and well maintained.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 950 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES › Chapter 950-1-12 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR OUTDOOR ADVENTURE TREATMENT PROGRAMS › Section 950-1-12-.14 - Juvenile Housing

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(1)
			 Each sleeping area has at a minimum, the following:
(a) sleeping areas that are compatible with
			 the OATP mission
(b) adequate and
			 appropriate space for personal hygiene needs
(c) adequate space for Program
			 activities
(d) 25 square feet of
			 unencumbered space per occupant
(e)
			 access to toilets and a wash basin with hot and cold running water 24 hours a
			 day without staff assistance
(f) a
			 bed, mattress, pillow, personal storage space
(g) temperatures that are appropriate to the
			 summer and winter comfort zones
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 950 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES › Chapter 950-1-12 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR OUTDOOR ADVENTURE TREATMENT PROGRAMS › Section 950-1-12-.15 - Program And Service Areas

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(1) Adequate space is available for the
			 various programs and service functions conducted within the Facility.
(2)
VISITING SPACE
(a) Written Policy, Procedures, and practice
			 provide for sufficient space for a visiting room. There is adequately designed
			 space to permit screening and searching of both juveniles and visitors. Space
			 is provided for the proper storage of visitors' coats, hand bags, and other
			 personal items not allowed into the visiting area.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 950 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES › Chapter 950-1-12 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR OUTDOOR ADVENTURE TREATMENT PROGRAMS › Section 950-1-12-.16 - Administrative And Staff Areas

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(1)
ADMINISTRATIVE AREAS
(a)
			 Adequate space is provided for administrative, security, professional, and
			 clerical staff. This space includes: conference rooms, storage for records, and
			 access to toilet facilities.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 950 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES › Chapter 950-1-12 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR OUTDOOR ADVENTURE TREATMENT PROGRAMS › Section 950-1-12-.17 - Security

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(1) Physical plant
			 shall support the orderly and secure operation of the Program
(2)
CONTROL CENTER
(a) Written Policy, Procedures, and practice
shall
provide space for a 24 hour control
			 center for monitoring and coordinating the Program's security, safety, and
			 communication systems.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 950 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES › Chapter 950-1-12 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR OUTDOOR ADVENTURE TREATMENT PROGRAMS › Section 950-1-12-.18 - Safety And Emergency Procedures

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(1)
FIRE SAFETY
(a) Written Policy, Procedure, and practice
shall
specify the Facility's fire
			 prevention regulations and practices. These include provision for an adequate
			 fire protection service, including but not limited to the following:
1. A system of fire inspection and testing of
			 equipment at least quarterly or at intervals approved by the authority having
			 jurisdiction, following the Procedures stated for variances, exceptions, or
			 equivalencies.
2. Annual inspection
			 by local or state officials or other qualified persons.
3. Availability of fire protection equipment
			 at appropriate locations throughout the Facility.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 950 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES › Chapter 950-1-12 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR OUTDOOR ADVENTURE TREATMENT PROGRAMS › Section 950-1-12-.19 - Rules And Discipline

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(1)
RULES OF CONDUCT
(a) Written
			 rules of juvenile conduct specify acts prohibited within the Program and
			 penalties that can be imposed for various degrees of violation.
(b) A rule book that contains all chargeable
			 offenses, ranges of penalties, and disciplinary procedures
shall
be given to each juvenile and staff
			 member and is translated into those languages spoken by significant numbers of
			 juveniles. Signed acknowledgment of receipt of the rule book is maintained in
			 the juvenile's file. When literacy or language problems prevent the juvenile
			 from understanding the rule book, a staff member will explain and go over it
			 with the juvenile.
(c) Written
			 Policy, Procedure, and practice require that prior to area and/or privilege
			 restriction, the juvenile is explained the reasons for the restriction and has
			 an opportunity to explain the behavior leading to the restriction.
(d) During room/area restriction, staff
			 contact is made with the juvenile at least every 15 minutes, depending on the
			 emotional state of the juvenile. The juvenile assist in determining the end of
			 the restriction period.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 950 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES › Chapter 950-1-12 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR OUTDOOR ADVENTURE TREATMENT PROGRAMS › Section 950-1-12-.20 - Juvenile Rights

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(1)
ACCESS TO COURTS AND TO COUNSEL
(a) Written Policy, Procedure, and practice
			 ensure the right of juveniles to have access to Courts, to ensure and
			 facilitate juvenile access to counsel and assist juveniles in making
			 confidential contact with attorneys and their authorized representatives. Such
			 contact includes, but is not limited to, telephone communications, uncensored,
			 correspondence, and visits.
(b)
			 Written Policy, Procedure, and practice,
shall
provide that juveniles are not subjected to corporal or unusual
			 punishment, humiliation, verbal abuse, mental abuse, or punitive interference
			 with the daily functions of living, such as eating and sleeping.
(c) Written Policy, Procedure, and practice
shall
provide for the reporting of all
			 instances of suspected child abuse and/or neglect by staff, program monitors,
			 visitors, medical personnel, or others consistent with appropriate state and
			 local laws.
(d) There is a written
			 juvenile grievance procedure that is made available to all juveniles and
			 includes at least one level of appeal.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 950 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES › Chapter 950-1-12 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR OUTDOOR ADVENTURE TREATMENT PROGRAMS › Section 950-1-12-.21 - Food Services

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(1)
FOOD SERVICE MANAGEMENT
(a)
			 Written Policy, Procedure, and practice, provide that a staff member supervises
			 food service operations.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 950 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES › Chapter 950-1-12 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR OUTDOOR ADVENTURE TREATMENT PROGRAMS › Section 950-1-12-.22 - Sanitation And Hygiene

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(1)
SANITATION INSPECTIONS
(a) The
			 Program provides for a waste disposal system in accordance with an approved
			 plan by the appropriate regulatory Agency (federal, state, and local sanitation
			 codes).
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 950 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES › Chapter 950-1-12 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR OUTDOOR ADVENTURE TREATMENT PROGRAMS › Section 950-1-12-.23 - Health Care

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(1)
RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITY
(a)
			 Written Policy, Procedure, and practice
shall
provide that the OATP program has a designated Health Authority with
			 responsibility for Health Care pursuant to a written agreement, contract, or
			 job description. The Health Authority may be a physician, health administrator,
			 or a health Agency. When the authority is other than a physician, final
			 judgment rest with a physician.
(b)
			 Written Policy, Procedure, and practice provide that the Health Authority meets
			 with the program administrator and submits annual statistical summaries and
			 reports on the health care delivery system and health
			 environment.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 950 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES › Chapter 950-1-12 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR OUTDOOR ADVENTURE TREATMENT PROGRAMS › Section 950-1-12-.24 - Juvenile Services Reception And Orientation

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(1) ADMISSION
(a) Written procedures for admission of
			 juveniles new to the system include, but are not limited to the following:
1. Determination that the juvenile is legally
			 committed to the program
2.
			 Complete search of the juvenile and possessions
3. Disposition of personal property
4. Shower and hair care
5. Issuance of clean, laundered clothing (as
			 needed)
6. Issuance of personal
			 hygiene articles
7. Medical
			 screening
8. Recording of basic
			 personal data and information to be used for mail and visiting lists
9. Assistance to juveniles in notifying their
			 families of their admission and procedures for mailing and visiting
10. Provision of written orientation
			 materials to the juveniles
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 950 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES › Chapter 950-1-12 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR OUTDOOR ADVENTURE TREATMENT PROGRAMS › Section 950-1-12-.25 - Classification

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(1)
CLASSIFICATION PLAN
(a) Written
			 Policy, Procedure, and practice classify juveniles on the basis of: level of
			 Risk (suicide, AWOL, etc.) medical, level of participation in the Program
			 (off-site excursions, community projects, etc.).
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 950 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES › Chapter 950-1-12 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR OUTDOOR ADVENTURE TREATMENT PROGRAMS › Section 950-1-12-.26 - Social Services

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(1)
SCOPE OF SERVICES
(a) Written
			 Policy, Procedure, and practice provide for a social services Program that
			 makes available a range of resources appropriate to the program needs of the
			 juveniles, including; individual, group, family counseling, drug and alcohol
			 education, HIV and AIDS education, and special needs treatment.
(b) The OATP program encourages and fosters
			 the development and use of Community Resources to help
			 juveniles.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 950 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES › Chapter 950-1-12 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR OUTDOOR ADVENTURE TREATMENT PROGRAMS › Section 950-1-12-.27 - Academic And Vocational Education

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(1)
COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATION
			 PROGRAM
(a) Written Policy, Procedure,
			 and practice
shall
provide for a
			 comprehensive Education Program that is available to all juveniles. There is a
			 written, standardized, competency based curriculum supported by appropriate
			 materials and classroom resources.
(b) Written policy, procedure, and practice
shall
provide for a system of academic
			 and/or vocational assistance, as well as initial screening, assessment, and
			 evaluation to determine each juvenile's educational needs.
(c) The educational and/or vocational
			 programs provide instruction to juveniles to develop basic literacy and job
			 skills. Juveniles who have not attained basic literacy skills should be
			 required to attend remedial education classes on a daily basis.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 950 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES › Chapter 950-1-12 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR OUTDOOR ADVENTURE TREATMENT PROGRAMS › Section 950-1-12-.28 - Library Services

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(1)
COMPREHENSIVE LIBRARY SERVICES
(a) Written Policy, Procedure, and practice
			 provide that the OATP program maintains/or provides access to comprehensive
			 library services that include, but are not limited to, a reference collection
			 containing general and specialized materials.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 950 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES › Chapter 950-1-12 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR OUTDOOR ADVENTURE TREATMENT PROGRAMS › Section 950-1-12-.29 - Recreation And Activities

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(1)
COMPREHENSIVE RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS
(a) An OATP program of 50 or more juveniles
			 should have a full-time, qualified recreation director who plans and supervises
			 all recreation Programs.
(b)
			 Written Policy, Procedure, and practice provide for recreation schedules and a
			 plan for constructive leisure time and activities.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 950 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES › Chapter 950-1-12 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR OUTDOOR ADVENTURE TREATMENT PROGRAMS › Section 950-1-12-.30 - Religious Programs

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(1)
			 There is a systematic approach to determine the personnel requirements for the
			 religious programs to ensure all juveniles access to staff and
			 services.
(2) Written Policy,
			 Procedure, and practice should provide for juveniles to participate in
			 religious services and assistance on a voluntary basis.
(3) Written Policy, Procedure, and practice
			 provide that juveniles have the opportunity to participate in practices of
			 their religious faith that are deemed essential by the faith's judicatory,
			 limited only by documentation showing a threat to the safety of persons
			 involved in such activity or that the activity itself disrupts order in the
			 OATP program.
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 950-1-12 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR OUTDOOR ADVENTURE TREATMENT PROGRAMS › Section 950-1-12-.31 - Mail, Telephone, Visiting

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(1)
MAIL
(a) When the juvenile bears the mailing cost,
			 there should be no limit on the volume of letters juveniles can send or
			 receive.
(b) Written Policy,
			 Procedure and practice should provide that indigent juveniles, as defined in
			 Policy, receive a specified postage allowance to maintain community
			 ties.
(c) Written Policy,
			 Procedure, and practice grant juveniles the right to communicate or correspond
			 with persons or organizations subject only to the limitations necessary to
			 maintain Program order and security.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 950 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES › Chapter 950-1-12 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR OUTDOOR ADVENTURE TREATMENT PROGRAMS › Section 950-1-12-.32 - Release

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(1)
RELEASE
			 PREPARATION
(a) Written Policy,
			 Procedure, and practice provide a need specific and integrated aftercare
			 service program to enable juveniles reintegration into the community. (CAMP
			 only) This Program includes, at a minimum, the following:
1. Individual Service Plan
2. Educational/Vocational Plans
3. Living Arrangements/Placement
4. Life Skills Information
5. Conditions of
			 Probation
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 950 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES › Chapter 950-1-12 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR OUTDOOR ADVENTURE TREATMENT PROGRAMS › Section 950-1-12-.33 - Statutory Authority

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Title 44, Code Of Ala. 1975
(1)
								§
								44-1-27(a) - "The Department 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 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, city, 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 shall perform the following duties and functions:
(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
			 such duties and functions in the department."
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 950 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES › Chapter 950-1-12 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR OUTDOOR ADVENTURE TREATMENT PROGRAMS › Section 950-1-12-.34 - Effective Date

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Author:
Alabama Department of Youth Services,
				Office of Licensing and Standards
Chapter content was previously Chapter 950-4-8, Minimum
				  Standards for Outdoor Adventure Treatment Programs, as per certification filed
				  December 17, 2004; effective January 21, 2005. See Chapter 950-4-8 for previous
				  history. 0
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 950-1-13 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR SHORT TERM DETENTION FACILITIES › Section 950-1-13-.02 - Fiscal Management

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(1)
			 Written Policy, Procedure, and practice provide that the facility administrator
			 is responsible for fiscal management and control.
(2) Written Policy, Procedure, and practice
			 provide that when a short-term detention facility provides services on a
			 regional basis, it charges all contract users an equal per diem rate.
(3) The short-term detention facility's
			 budget request complies with the policies, procedures, and instructions of the
			 jurisdiction of which the Facility is a part.
(4) Written Policy, Procedure, and practice
			 provide for budget revisions.
(5)
			 Written Policy, Procedure, and practice demonstrate that procedures for the
			 collection, safeguarding, and disbursement of monies comply with the accounting
			 procedures established by the governing jurisdiction. These procedures are
			 reviewed annually and updated as needed.
(6) All monies collected at the short term
			 detention facility are placed in an officially designated and secure location
			 daily.
(7) The short-term detention
			 facility provides for an independent financial Audit of the Facility as
			 stipulated by statute or regulation but at least every three years.
(8) Written Policy, Procedure, and practice
			 govern inventory control of property, supplies, and other assets. Inventories
			 are conducted at time periods stipulated by applicable statues but at least
			 every two years.
(9) The short-term
			 detention facility provides for institutional insurance coverage including at a
			 minimum: Workman's Compensation (or, if applicable, coverage under the State
			 Employees Injury Compensation Trust Fund), civil liability for employees,
			 liability for official vehicles and public employee blanket bond.
(10) Juveniles' personal funds held by the
			 Facility are controlled by accepted accounting procedures.
(11) Written Policy, Procedure and practice
			 provide that any financial transactions permitted between juveniles, juveniles
			 and staff, and juveniles and volunteers are approved by the facility
			 administrator.
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 950-1-13 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR SHORT TERM DETENTION FACILITIES › Section 950-1-13-.03 - Personnel

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(1) The short-term
			 detention facility provides a personnel manual that is available for employee
			 reference and covers at a minimum the following areas.
(a) job description and
			 qualifications
(b) physical fitness
			 policy
(c) benefits, holidays,
			 leave, and work hours
(d) personnel
			 Records and employee evaluations
(e) staff development and Training
(f) retirement, resignation, and
			 termination
(g) disciplinary
			 procedures, grievances, and appeals procedures
(h) statutes relating to political
			 activities
(i) equal employment
			 opportunities policies
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 950 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES › Chapter 950-1-13 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR SHORT TERM DETENTION FACILITIES › Section 950-1-13-.04 - Training And Staff Development

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(1) The short-term detention facility
			 provides that all new employees who provide direct care receive twenty-four
			 hours orientation Training prior to undertaking their assignments. This
			 Training includes at a minimum: (MANDATORY)
(a) orientation to the purpose, goals,
			 policies, and procedures of the Facility
(b) working conditions and
			 regulations
(c) employee rights and
			 responsibility
(d) CPR and First
			 Aide
(e) signs of suicide
			 risk
(f) suicide
			 precautions
(g) fire and emergency
			 procedures
(h) severe weather
			 emergency procedures
(i) medical
			 emergency procedures
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 950 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES › Chapter 950-1-13 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR SHORT TERM DETENTION FACILITIES › Section 950-1-13-.05 - Juvenile Records

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(1)
			 Written Policy, Procedure, and practice govern and detail the establishment,
			 use, and content of information to be obtained for juveniles held in short-term
			 detention facilities. This Policy, Procedure, and practice shall address the
			 issue of privacy of information, the secure placement and preservation of
			 Records and a schedule for retiring or destroying inactive Records. These
			 Policies and Procedures are reviewed annually.
(2) The short-term detention facility
			 maintains a record of each juvenile that includes at a minimum the following
			 information:
(a) name, age, sex, place of
			 birth, and race or nationality
(b)
			 authority to accept juvenile
(c)
			 referral source
(d) name,
			 relationship, address, and phone number of parents/guardian/ and person
			 juvenile resides with at time of Admission
(e) drivers license number, social security
			 number, and Medicaid number when applicable
(f) signed release-of-information forms when
			 required
(g) disciplinary policy
			 signed by juvenile
(h) initial
			 intake form
(i) final discharge or
			 transfer report
(j) legal charge at
			 time of intake
(k) signature of
			 person obtaining information
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 950 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES › Chapter 950-1-13 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR SHORT TERM DETENTION FACILITIES › Section 950-1-13-.06 - Citizen Involvement And Volunteers

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(1) The short-term detention facility
			 develops written guidelines to govern the participation of volunteers which
			 includes at a minimum:
(a) the selection
			 process
(b) duties of
			 volunteers
(c) an orientation and
			 training program
(d) prior to
			 assignment
(e) rules and
			 regulations
(f) grounds for
			 termination
(g) confidentiality of
			 information
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 950 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES › Chapter 950-1-13 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR SHORT TERM DETENTION FACILITIES › Section 950-1-13-.07 - Building And Safety Codes

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(1)
			 The Facility conforms to applicable federal, state, and/or local building
			 codes. (MANDATORY)
(2) The Facility
			 conforms to applicable zoning ordinances or, through legal means, is attempting
			 to comply with or change such laws, codes, or zoning ordinances.
(3) The Facility conforms to applicable
			 federal, state, and/or local fire safety codes. Compliance is documented by the
			 authority having jurisdiction. A fire alarm and automatic detection system are
			 required, as approved by the authority having jurisdiction, or there is a plan
			 for addressing these or other deficiencies within a reasonable time period. The
			 authority approves any variances, exceptions, or equivalencies that do not
			 constitute a serious life safety threat to the occupants of the Facility.
			 (MANDATORY)
(4) There is
			 documentation by a qualified source that the interior finishing materials in
			 juvenile living areas, exit areas, and places of public assembly are in
			 accordance with recognized codes. (MANDATORY)
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 950-1-13 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR SHORT TERM DETENTION FACILITIES › Section 950-1-13-.08 - Size, Organization, And Location

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(1) The Facility design facilitates optimal
			 visual and auditory observation of juveniles. (MANDATORY)
(2) The short-term detention facility does
			 not exceed a bed capacity of sixteen juveniles.
(3) If the short-term detention facility is
			 on the grounds of any other correctional facility, it complies with federal
			 guidelines regarding sight and sound separation. (MANDATORY)
(4) Written Policy and Procedure provide that
			 a short-term detention facility or special purpose facility be constructed or
			 an existing Facility be expanded only after a needs evaluation study has been
			 completed in cooperation with the Department of Youth Services.
(5) The number of juveniles at the Facility
			 does not exceed rated bed capacity. (MANDATORY)
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 950-1-13 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR SHORT TERM DETENTION FACILITIES › Section 950-1-13-.09 - Housing

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(1) Cells are
			 primarily designed for single occupancy, and provide a minimum of thirty-five
			 square feet of unencumbered floor space per occupant.
(2) Each cell has at a minimum the following
			 facilities and conditions:
(a) sanitation
			 facilities, including access to toilet facilities that are available without
			 staff assistance twenty-four hours a day
(b) a wash basin with hot and cold running
			 water
(c) a bed and
			 mattress
(d) natural
			 light
(e) temperatures that are
			 appropriate to the summer and winter comfort zones
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 950 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES › Chapter 950-1-13 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR SHORT TERM DETENTION FACILITIES › Section 950-1-13-.10 - Environmental Conditions

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(1)
			 The Facility housing area provides at a minimum the following:
(a) lighting of at least twenty foot candles
			 at desk level and in the personal grooming area
(b) natural light available from an opening
			 or window that has a view to the outside, or from a source within twenty feet
			 of the room
(c) access to drinking
			 fountain
(d) heating, ventilation,
			 and acoustical systems to ensure healthful and comfortable living and working
			 condition for juveniles and staff
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 950 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES › Chapter 950-1-13 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR SHORT TERM DETENTION FACILITIES › Section 950-1-13-.11 - Program And Service Area

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(1)
			 Sufficient space is provided for screening and searching of both juveniles and
			 visitors. Space is provided for the proper storage of visitors' coats,
			 handbags, and other personal items not allowed into the living area.
(2) Provisions should be made for the feeding
			 of Youths admitted after the last meal has been served for the day.
(3) There are provisions for adequate
			 storage, loading area, and garbage disposal facilities.
(4) High standards of cleanliness shall exist
			 throughout the building and premises.
(5) Toilet and wash basin facilities are
			 available to food service personnel and juveniles in the vicinity of the food
			 preparation area.
(6) All parts of
			 the Facility that are accessible to the public are accessible to and usable by
			 handicapped staff and visitors.
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.