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Extracted from Consolidated Report
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Findings 9 findings
F1
Page 25
Admittance to Juvenile Hall is through a sally port where the individual is checked and required to shower and change to juvenile hall clothing; everything is filmed.
F2
Page 25
Schooling is provided by an accredited teacher in a group, co-ed fashion. Personnel are available for any disruption needing physical restraint. Elk Creek School is part of the Del Norte Unified School District, so the curriculum is standard, and credit is given for work completed at student’s level.
F3
Page 25
Medical professionals, including a physician, a physician’s assistant, a registered nurse and mental health specialists are available as needed. Wards can be taken to the hospital, if needed. Mental Health Counseling is available three times a week. Medication is provided on a daily basis, if needed, by nursing staff. There 25 have been no suicide attempts, or suicides, or deaths of wards. Staff is diversified, so there appears to be no cultural or language barrier.
F4
Page 26
Grand Jury members interviewed two wards (a girl and boy) and questioned them about food and treatment. They thought they were treated well, and they felt safe. There is a grievance policy which allows a ward to have the matter reviewed by the Supervising Deputy Probation Officer II and seems fair. Mandatory exercise is required in the gym or outdoors, or they can choose free time.
F5
Page 26
The facility, including the kitchen, is clean and in good repair. Minors can help with some of the food preparation, which they enjoy doing.
F6
Page 26
The Probation Department is to be commended in separating the services provided for juveniles from those of adults. All minors are now seen at the Juvenile Hall facility. Previously, they reported to the Probation Department in Crescent City. This is especially relevant now that state prison parolees will report to the Probation Department. The staff seems to be well trained and dedicated to the positive rehabilitation of the minors. There seems to be a good program in place with the emphasis on the well-being of the minors.
F7
Page 26
Staffing is only available for twelve youths.
F8
Page 26
Last year’s Grand Jury recommended the temperature of the refrigerator be taken care of, and it is now in compliance with Health Codes.
F9
Page 26
The Juvenile Hall is currently using a washing machine that is not adequate to handle the amount of laundry for the wards housed at the facility.
Recommendations 2
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R7Page 26Funding for more staffing should be appropriated as required.
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R9Page 26The washing machine needs to be upgraded to a commercial-grade machine, which would cut water and power usage by diminishing the number of loads required.