Table of Contents Page(s) 1. Welcome Letters • Commissioner’s Welcome Letter 4 • Secure Facilities Deputy Commissioner Welcome Letter 5 • Facility Director’s Welcome Letter 6-20 2. DJJ Quick Facts 2019 21-29 3. Overview 21 • DJJ History 22 • Bob Richards RYDC History 23 • Georgia Juvenile Justice Reform 24 • Bob Richards RYDC Mission and Vision 25 • DJJ Organizational Chart 26 • Administrative Organizational Chart 27 • Bob Richards Organizational Chart 28 • District/Counties of Demographic Coverage 29 • Aerial View of Facility • DJJ Assessments, Services, and Outcomes Flow Charts 30-32 32 4. Organization Summary 32 • Facility Human Resources 31 • Key Staff and Position Titles 30 • Security Shift Information 30-32 • Administration Shift Information • Physical Plant 33-38 39-44 5. Facility Medical Data for ACA 45-49 6. Physical and Operational Security Features 50 7. Programming 51 8. Compliance Tally 52-53 9. Non-Compliant Standards 53-55 10. Not Applicable Standards 11. Comments/Notes
%ULDQ.HPS Tyrone Oliver *RYHUQRU &RPPLVVLRQHU *HRUJLD'HSDUWPHQWRI-XYHQLOH-XVWLFH &RYLQJWRQ+LJKZD\\ 'HFDWXU*$ *HQHUDO,QIRUPDWLRQ ZZZGMMJHRUJLDJRY Dear visiting ACA Members, As Commissioner of the Department of Juvenile Justice, I am pleased to extend this official DJJ Team Welcome to you in appreciation of your scheduled comprehensive assessment of state juvenile correctional operations for the care and custody of Georgia’s young offenders. Our intent to attain ACA accreditation following Georgia’s recent adoption of sweeping juvenile justice reforms represents a significant ‘next step’ in the pursuit of long-term department goals for aligning our agency policies with ACA-recommended national standards. The Department of Juvenile Justice welcomes the ACA ‘family of experts’ selected for this professional audit process from many areas in the field of corrections with expertise operating and evaluating each specific type of facility being inspected. The American Correctional Association is internationally recognized for establishing these best practices and professional benchmarks for effective operation of juvenile correctional systems. We look forward to applying the results from this accreditation audit to evaluate and improve the professional performance of DJJ policies and procedures that safeguard the life, health and safety of our staff and the young offenders in our secure facilities and community programs. ACA accreditation is unquestionably the best measure of Georgia’s commitment to professional performance at the Department of Juvenile Justice. We thank you for your guidance to document our professional accomplishments and accountability at DJJ! DJJ: One Team, One Mission -- One step closer to National Accreditation. Respectfully, Tyrone Oliver Commissioner Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice 3
%ULDQ.HPS Tyrone Oliver *RYHUQRU &RPPLVVLRQHU Dear ACA Auditors, It is an honor to welcome you to the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ). Every day, the nearly 4,300 state juvenile correctional employees working in 26 facilities and 96 community services offices engage in the restorative justice of more than 13,000 Georgia youth. DJJ staff works diligently to achieve the mission of this agency, to protect and serve the citizens of Georgia by holding young offenders accountable for their actions through the delivery of services and sanctions in appropriate settings and by supporting youth in their communities to become productive and law-abiding citizens. DJJ is committed to this effort through the delivery of key programming to include educational services, mental health programming, Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), a variety of programs and case management services, a sexually harmful behavior interventions program and substance use treatment services. As you begin to assess and examine our facility operations, we are certain that the dedication and hard work of our staff and youth will be evident. We thank you for your commitment to ensuring the highest standards in correctional settings. Please let us know if we can be of assistance. Again, welcome and we hope that you enjoy your visit. Sincerely, Pamela Johnson Deputy Commissioner Secure Facilities 4
Brian P. Kemp, Governor DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE Tyrone Oliver, Commissioner 3408 Covington Highway, Decatur, GA 30032 Telephone: 404-508-6400 Fax: 404-508-7271 Dear ACA Auditors As the Facility Director of Bob Richards Regional Youth Detention Center, I would like to wish you a warm welcome. Bob Richards RYDC, mission is to provide a safe and protective environment that will promote safety, security, academic, social and behavioral skills, in order to provide a safer and more secure community and law-abiding, productive youth. Bob Richards RYDC’s vision is to impact the lives of children by providing meaningful programming in a safe and protective environment. The staff at Bob Richards strives to provide exceptional service to our youth in the areas of education, medical, nutrition, mental health, counseling, recreation and volunteer programming. I am confident my staff will continue to excel today and into the future. Respectfully, Gail Wise Gail Wise Facility Director AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 5
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DJJ CONTACT INFORMATION Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice 3408 Covington Highway Decatur, Georgia 30032 Office: 404-508-6500 Fax: 404-508-7289 www.djj.georgia.gov www.djj.georgia.gov Tyrone Oliver, Commissioner An Equal Opportunity Employer 20
Department of Juvenile Justice History The Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) was created in the 1992 session of the General Assembly as the Department of Children and Youth Services (House Bill 1549). The purpose of the legislation was to: • Create a separate department to provide for the supervision, detention and rehabilitation of juvenile delinquents committed to the state’s custody; • Provide for treatment of juvenile offenders with specialized needs; and • Define powers, duties and functions of the department, the board and the officials thereof. In 1997, the agency’s name was changed to the Department of Juvenile Justice. 21
Overview Bob Richards Regional Youth Detention Center History Bob Richards RYDC (formerly Rome RYDC) was established in 1966 on Woodbine Avenue. In 1997 the facility name was changed to Bob Richards RYDC. The Bob Richards Regional Youth Detention Center has been located at 200 Marable Way, Rome, GA 30165 since 2003. Bob Richards RYDC is a 64-bed facility housing male and female residents. We are a medium security level facility. Bob Richards RYDC provides secure care, supervision, and treatment services for our youth. We follow the departmental policies and procedures on the federal and state law. The average length of stay is less than one year. The facility provides numerous services to help our youth become productive and law-abiding citizens. We implement programs such as PBIS-Positive Behavior Intervention and Support, Anger Regression Therapy (ART), mentorship, and religious services. Bob Richards Youth Detention Center Mission “To provide a safe and protective environment that will promote safety, security, academic, social and behavioral skills, which result in a safer and more secure community and law-abiding, productive youth.” Bob Richards Youth Detention Center Vision “Impacting the lives of children by providing structured and meaningful programming in a safe and protective environment.” 22
Georgia Juvenile Justice Reform Passage of HB 242 in January 2014 prompted a major culture change in juvenile courts and Georgia’s detention of youth. Juvenile courts, in partnership with the Department of Juvenile Justice, were governed by a new mandate: \"to preserve and strengthen family relationships in order to allow each child to live in safety and security.\" Under the banner of the revised philosophy, the system adopted multiple changes in policy and practice. Prior to detaining or incarcerating a youth juvenile courts are required to use standardized risk and needs assessments to determine the youth’s risk of reoffending and types of services needed. In addition, most youth who commit status offenses, such as truancy, may not be detained in secure facilities and must be treated in the community. Secure placement is typically reserved for those who commit serious crimes or repeat offenses\". State of Georgia. Report of the Georgia Council on Criminal Justice Reform - 2017 (2017), 45. The passage of the comprehensive Juvenile Justice Reform Act of 2013 brought about a much-needed system-overhaul to help improve the futures of Georgia’s young offenders. While generating significant savings for Georgia taxpayers. These innovative juvenile law changes are based on years of dedicated research encouraged by Governor Nathan Deal and developed by his justice reform panels. Now, only the state’s most serious and violent young offenders will be kept in DJJ custody. Other youth adjudicated on misdemeanors and minor offenses will receive appropriate treatment through specialized community-based programs aimed at managing problems such as anger issues, dysfunctional families, drug and alcohol abuse and underdeveloped skills. 23
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF ORGANIZATIONAL COMMISSIONER S CHIEF OF STAFF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES SECURE FACILITIES ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER SUPPORT SERVICES
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Administrative Org Tyrone Commis DJJ Cent Mark J. M Assistant Commissio Pamela Joh Deputy Commissioner, DJJ Central Audrey Stokes Assistant Deputy Commissioner DJJ Central Office Selma Ca Regional Ad Distri Gail W Dire Bob Richa
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Bob Richards Regional Youth Dete DIRECTOR Gail Wise SECRETARY II ASSISTANT DIRECTOR Lina Futch (Vol. Coord) PROGRAMS Maeretha Alexander EDUCATION MEDICAL/MH DETENTION COUNSELORS BUSINESS SUPPORT Shannon Knight ANALYST ASSOCIATE Dr. Grantley Joseph Delores Hardy SUPERINTENDENT (Medical Doctor) Angela Culberson (DPA) Jean Ferguson-Lee Dr. James Freeman FINANCIAL Support Service Wkr Vacant EDUCATION (Pyschiatrist) VACANT DIRECTOR Dr. Christopher Ackerman HR/PERSONNEL Dr. Muriel Horne RECREATION Vacant (Pyschologist) Karen Thompson LEAD TEACHER Dr. Joe Rowland (Dentist) Latoya Stallings (PT) LaToya Reed NURSE MANAGER DR Hearing Officer 1– TEACHERS Sonya Black (DHA) Wanda Horton* Dennis Hoskins (SE) 1- RNs FOOD SERVICE MGR. TRADES 4- Rosina Meeks Jessica Murphy Alisea Mascio SUPERVISOR 12 Lana Larimer Mcdonald Knights Rick Byars (Alt FEP) 43 Beverly Cardwell (SE) Debbie Smith FOOD SERVICE 3- EMPLOYEE II CRAFTSMAN 3- INSTRUCTOR Med. Clerk Vernon Buchanan Bobby Gosa 5 PRATICAL Debra McCrobie Valerie Allen 7 Talisa Mayes STOREKEEPER 7 Social Service Provider April Jackson 2 Que’Shawna Mayberry Darin Smith (DMHA) 3 Vinceint Vickers FOOD SERVICE LAUNDRY 3– PRO. ED. WKR (P/T) EMPLOYEE I WORKER 7 Cassandra Burchett April Byess Jennifer Hutnik Re Vacant BREAC OFC Vacant HOUSEKEEPERS Ronnie Bryant * Lacreshia Chatmon Shaniya Brewster Jacob Croy FS WKR P/T Michelle Bradley REVISED 09/11/19
ention Center Organizational Chart SECRETARY II ASSISTANT DIRECTOR Jaronda Chambers SECURITY FACILITY COMPLIANCE Christopher Raiford MANAGER (Alt PREA Comp Mgr) David McKinney* Intake/JTS SECRETARY II Lynette Clemmons* Amanda Roper Terry Atkins CAPTAIN Deborah Campbell NUMBER OF STAFF POSITIONS DAY SHIFT (28 day 12 hour) NIGHT SHIFT (28 day 12 hour) – Director, 2---Asst. Director Lieutenant (2) Lieutenant (2) Darius Hall - Captain Odessa Murphy Desmond Dunbar - Lieutenant (+1 Vacantt)* David Ragland 2—Sergeant* SGTS (4 Day/4 9:30) 3 – JCO 1 & 2* SGTS (4) - Maintenance 3 – HK/Laundry Cory Bramlett Jamie Powell Jody Salmon - HR/Business Support Holly Boatner Langka Woolfork – Medical Vandie Canty Jonathan Massey VACANT (1) – Food Service – Education Mary Anderson JCOs (10) – Social Worker Kari Whiles Deandre McClinic – JDC/Recreation VACANT (3) Jasmine Jones Erica King Tarah Winfield – Secretary, 1--Clerk – Part-time (1 Edu, 4 Med,, 1 FS, 1 JCOs (30) (15 Day/15 9:30) VACANT (5) ec) Lorenta Everhart Quenterrious Kennemore Tiffany Pickard Savannah Young Brittany Jones Nadia Dennis Robert Ratzmann Jennifer Browder VACANT (16) 26
Counties of Demographic Coverage NW Region, District 1, Bob Richards County Gail Wise, Director Capacity: 64 Youth Counties Served: Floyd, Gordon, Haralson, Chattooga, Douglas, Paulding, Polk, Walker, Carroll and Bartow 27
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Facility Organization Summary DJJ Statewide ACA Coordinator Agency Accreditation Manager: Heath Holloway Title: Agency Statewide ACA Coordinator Telephone Number 478-231-0902 E-mail Address: heathholloway@djj.state.ga.us Yes Existing ACA Member: 10787392 ACA Membership Number: Facility Human Resources Facility Administrator: Gail Wise Title: Facility Director 706-331-9683 Telephone Number gailwise@djj.state.ga.us E-mail Address: No No Existing ACA Member: ACA Membership Number: Facility Accreditation Manager: David M. McKinney Title: CO2 706-766-4163 Telephone Number davidmckinney@djj.state.ga.us E-mail Address: No Existing ACA Member: ACA Membership Number: Facility Medical Leader: Sonya Black Title: Nurse Manager 404-947-9838 Telephone Number sonyablack@djj.state.ga.us E-mail Address: No Existing ACA Member: ACA Membership Number: Health Services Administrator: Gary Albin Title: Regional Health Services Administrator Telephone Number 404-796-3410 Email Address: Gary.albin@djj.state.ga.us Existing ACA Member: No ACA Membership Number: 30
If the facility uses a Healthcare contractor for healthcare services, please provide the name of the company. Medical - Augusta University-GCHC-Juvenile Division Dental – Dynamic Mobile Dentistry List the number of full – time staff by category. Security Administrative Program Others (Medical) 64 (24 vacancies) Support 25 5 6 (2 vacancies) Program Others (Medical) List the number of part-time staff by category. 3 (1 vacancy) 4 Security Administrative 0 Support 0 Key Staff and Position Title Area of Responsibilities Staff Name Official Title Key Control Officer Wanda Horton CO2 Maintenance Supervisor Rick Byars Trades Supervisor Tool Control Officer Ronnie Byrant CO2 Chemical Agent Control Officer N/A N/A Resident Transport Supervisor Kenneth Perrin Transportation Officer Disciplinary Hearing Officer Wanda Horton CO2 Sanitation Officer Ronnie Bryant CO2 Caustics Control Officer Rick Byars Trades Supervisor Food Service Supervisor Alisea Mascio Food Service Manager Registered Nutritionist Alsea Mascio Food Service Manager Recreation Supervisor Karen Thompson Recreation Supervisors Religions Coordinator Lina Futch Volunteer Coord/Secretary 2 Education Director Latoya Reed Lead Teacher Human Resource Delores Hardy AOM Classification Supervisor Cecelia Clemmons CO2 Training Coordinator/Facility David McKinney CO2 ACA Compliance Manager Vo-Tech Supervisor N/A N/A Library Supervisor Talisa Mayes Education Worker Laundry Supervisor Jennifer Hutnik Laundry Worker Mailroom Supervisor Jaronda Chambers Secretary 2 Gang Coordinator Ronnie Bryant CO2 31
Emergency Response Team David McKinney, Rick Byars CO2/FEP, Trades Supervisor/Alt Leaders FEP Security Shift Information Number of Shifts 2 0545-1800 Shift #1 Time 1745-0600 Shift # 2 Time 9 Shift # 3 Time 6 # of Officer on 1st Shift # of Officer on 2nd Shift LT-SGT-CO2-CO # of Officer on 3rd Shift Rank Structure Administration Shift Information Shift Hours 0730-1600 M-F Number of Employees on Shift 5 Rank Structure CAPT, CO2 Physical Plant Date of facility construction: 2003 Date of the last renovation: N/A Designed Facility Capacity: 64 Current Population: 45 Average daily population for the last 12 months: 43.5 Number of Buildings: 3 Number of single cells/rooms: 64 Number multiple occupancy cells/rooms: 0 Number of Living Units/Dormitories: 4 Number of satellite facilities: 0 Does the facility have an Infirmary: Yes 32
Facility Medical Data for ACA Audit Rome RYDC Layout of the facility (provide floor Plan if available) Waiting area? Yes Seating for 6 Patients. Water? Yes Bathrooms 2- 1 for youth and 1 for staff Educational Material? Yes, Posters Examination Rooms 2 Pharmacy 1-pill call room Offices 4 Lab 1 Describe Emergency Area: N/A Supplies Secured: Yes Crash cart / bag: Yes Emergency Bag AED: 7 Emergency Meds: Yes Infirmary (Applicable / Not Applicable) N/A # beds Bathing Facilities: Handicap Access: Toilet Access: Wash Basins: Suicide Observation Room: 8 2- on each living unit Neg. Pressure Room: 0 First Aid Kits: 14 ______________________________________________________________________________ STAFFING Staffing Matrix available? (Provide): Staffed 24/7 (Describe): Hrs. 6:30 AM – 8:00 PM 7 DAYS/WK. Medical Director: Dr. Grantley Joseph Health Svs Administrator: Gary Albin NP/PA: 0 RN’s: 2- FT 3 agency LPN’s: 0 Lab Tech: 0 Radiology: mobile Clerical: 1 CARE Orientation of new arrivals: Intake, by who: screener Where: Intake When: Upon arrival 1 33
Days / hours sick call conducted: Seven days a week. The list is turned into security each morning for the youth to be brought to the clinic. How is a sick call initiated? Help request are picked up each morning and triaged. For Seg.: daily When & how are requests triaged? Triaged by the nurse each morning, placed into JTS. The list is turned in to security then youth are brought to the clinic to be seen. What time to be seen? (non-emergencies) A list is given to security and they bring youth to the clinic to be seen with in 72hrs. Daily Seg rounds: Yes Specialty Clinics: Chronic are- asthma, mental health, dermatology, hypertension, pregnancy, etc. How are labs handled: Labs are drawn on admissions except Saturdays and Sundays. U/A, G&C, HGB, and HIV’s are collected daily How soon are results received? 24-72 hrs Radiology: Mobile (Global) How soon are readings received? 24-48 hours Does the facility have a Pharmacy? Medication room Pharmacy Inspections: No Pharmacist to complete inspections, RHSA monitors medications Medication Inventory: monthly Security of Meds: Behind double locks Controlled Substances: Behind triple locks How are meds inventoried? Narcotics are inventoried in a red narcotic control log book. How and where are meds administered? Through a pill room window inside the medical department. Med Pass times: 7am, 12noon and 7pm MAR Type (Review): EMAR How are meds obtained from a pharmacy? Provider enters prescriptions into DRfirst Medication system then medications are delivered via FedEx from the pharmacy Once med is ordered, how soon is it received? 24-48 hours. Are KOPs allowed? No Are OTCs allowed? yes Is Chronic care provided? Yes if so, what clinics? Asthma, mental health, dermatology, pregnancy, diabetes, orthopedic, seasonal allergies, etc. Outside consults referred to: ER, optometry, cardiologist, neurologist, orthopedic, etc. Wait time to be seen for consult: varies and depends on the provider. 2 34
Who receives consult reports: Doctor What specialty services are provided on site? Dental and radiology Type of medical records: Hard copy and electronic through JTS (Review for organization, legibility, confidentiality and timeliness) Are Pt’s given TB tests? Yes- Quantiferon testing Is staff offered annual TB tests? Yes, in March Do pt.’s have a co-pay for services? No What treatment requires a co-pay? None QUALITY ASSURANCE Is there a Quality Assurance Team? Yes Who is a member? Department heads and designees How often do they meet? Quarterly Goals and Objectives? To review staffing patterns, statistical reports, department needs and barriers and to identify and prepare CAPs if needed. How are the goals and objectives monitored? Monthly chart reviews and Infections control reports ______________________________________________________________________________ Emergencies transported to: Hospital ER CPR Training current: yes 4-minute response training? Yes How are grievances handled? Through the grievance officer # of pt.’s deaths: 0 Review of death with the Health Services Administrator: (if any reported) N/A Review of Outcome Measures with Health Services Administrator (YDCs only) N/A DENTAL Describe dental suite / office: Dental office with one dental exam with a dental exam chair and dental equipment and x-ray equipment. Staffing: Dentists: 1 Hygienists: 0 Assistants: 0 Others: 0 Care: Hours/Days of dental clinic: dental services are provided 2 times per week. 3 35
Wait time from request until seen: 3-4 days Treatment provided: Cleaning, oral hygiene education. Sent to AU dental clinic at either Atlanta YDC or Eastman YDC. What treatment are sent outside? Orthodontic maintenance and other dental procedures that cannot be provided on site. Universal Precautions? yes Supplies Available: PPE( gloves. Mask, face shield, eye goggles and gowns. Sterilization method: Auto-clave with test strip Spore Count frequency: no Spore count record: no Sharps and instruments secured: yes Sharps and instruments inventory: weekly Process for dental emergencies: Call emergency number for the dentist Hygiene education provided: yes When? During the nurse health appraisal within hours of arriving at the facility. MENTAL HEALTH: (Care Provided) Crisis Intervention: yes Individual counseling: yes Ind. treatment plans: yes Groups: yes Substance Abuse: yes Dual diagnosis: yes Therapeutic Community: N/A Other: SPARCS- Structured Psychotherapy for Adolescents Responding to Chronic Stress Staffing: Licensed Social Workers: 0 Psychiatrist: 1 Psychologists: 1 Mid-Level: 0 RN’s: 5 Other: SSPII-2 4 36
How do patients access care? Through the Help Request system How soon are pt.’s seen after a referral? It depends on the type of referral. Referral for an assessment is 72 hours. Referral for psychiatrist/psychologist has a 10-day window. How soon are patients seen after a request?: For an emergency youth are seen immediately. Non-emergency- youth are seen within 72hours of triage. How are mental health emergencies handled? Through mental health on call. Describe the process for a suicidal patient: Interventions are determined on a case by case basis and include the following: Safety protocol, one on one observation, assignment to observation room/safe room, suicide garments, additional referral and SMP(special management plan) Are suicidal patients housed at the facility? Yes. if so, where? Observation room/Safe room Level of Observation provided: Level1- Level III Who provides the observation: Trained security staff How is the observation documented? Behavior records and room scans Mattress provided? Yes, Safety measures are determined on a case by case situation. Suicide garment? Available if needed. Determination is made on a case by case situation. Suicide gowns and blankets are available. How long can they be housed at the facility? Length of stay is determined by a court order. Who does intake mental health assessments? Certified mental health screener. Mental Health assessments are provided by a QMHP with at least a master’s degree. When are assessments done on people new to the facility? Intake screening is completed within 2 hours of admission. If youth is referred for assessment by the screening it is completed within 72hours Frequency of mental health rounds for special housing: Daily Who conducts mental health rounds for special housing? Mental health staff or Program Case staff. Are psychotropic meds prescribed in this facility? Yes # of patients on psych meds (or estimate) 21 out of 49 during September 2019 How often are pt.’s on psych meds evaluated by MD? Once every 30 days or more frequently if needed. 5 37
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PHYSICAL AND OPERATIONAL SECURITY FEATURES Security level of the facility: Maximum ___________ Medium____X_____ Minimum_________ Security level of the satellite facility (if applicable): N/A Maximum ___________ Medium___________ Minimum___________ Number of offenders by custody: ______64_________________ Maximum ___________ Medium ___64______ Minimum___________ Type of campus: Open _______ Secured enclosed ___X_____ Other__________ Fence and/or perimeter security features (Check all that apply): Motion _____ Sound _____ Shake ____________ Microwave______ Razor Wire ___X_____ Riverbed Rocks______ Number and location of Gate[s]: 4 Pedestrian: 1 Intake / receiving: 1 Number and location of sally port[s]: 2 Vehicular: 1 Pedestrian: 1 Number and locations of tower[s]: 0 Armed posts: 0 Towers [types of weapon[s]: N/A 39
Mobile patrol [types of weapon[s]: N/A Inmate transport [types of weapon[s]: N/A Sally port[s] [types of weapon[s]: N/A Other: What type of personal security devices are used? [Man-down, etc.] Cameras - outdoors Total number of exterior cameras: 70 Types of cameras [VCR, digital, zoom-pan-tilt, etc.]: Closed circuit TV, Genetech How long are recordings retained: 2 years Monitored from where: Conference room (review), control room (direct monitor) Cameras – indoors Total number of interior cameras: 128 Types of cameras [VCR, digital, zoom-pan-tilt, etc.]: Close circuit TV, Genetech How long are recordings retained: 2 years Monitored from where: Conference room (review), control room (direct monitor)) Entrances to Administration Number of entrances: 2 Positioning of entrances and who has access: Lobby and education access (staff only) Control center[s] Location: Front center between lobby and multipurpose area. Sally port access only. 40
Security access features: Overhead camera views, door access control panel, sally port access switch (one door open at time), emergency keys Number of staff assigned: 1 Activities and responsibilities Door access, youth movement management, security key assignments, restraint inventory, youth master count/population movement, communications Inmate Counts Coordinated from: Control Number and time of formal/ on premises counts: 0600, 1000, 1400, 1800, 2200, 0200 (6) Number and time of informal counts: Major movements of youth, every two hours outside formal counts. Away counts: N/A Inmate movement & tracking Describe how movements are conducted: All students will be escorted from one area to another by a certified staff member only. Uncertified staff members may escort students with the assistance of a certified staff member. The Control Room Operator will be notified when a student is being escorted from one area to another. There will be two Juvenile Correctional Officers when 8 or more students are being escorted from one area to another. We should always avoid moving youth in lines or groups over 10 individuals. If a unit has 16 they all have to move then conduct two separate movements. Security staff will, at all times, ensure enough separation by TIME and SPACE during movements of male and female youth. This must be strictly enforced to prevent any risk of contact and/or verbal communication. Pass system: Y / N Describe the mass call out system [education, sick call, etc.]: Key control Locations where stored [key shop, control center, etc]: Maint Bldg, Trades Supervisor Office(back-up), working keys via KeyWatch 41
Method of storage: Maint building lock, office locked, backup keys storage lock How secured: Lock Types of keys: Back-up Method of issue [issue control log, chits, etc.]: Keywatch How often inventoried [in the key shop][in the control center] : Quarterly or when key changed made Location of blanks:Maint Bldg, Trades Supervisor Weapons control [armory/ arsenal]: N/A Location: Access /security: Types of weapons: Types of a Method of storage: Issue control & accountability: how often inventoried: Chemical agent control [include all locations]: N/A Types of agents: Location[s]: Access security: Method of storage: Issue control & accountability: how often inventoried: Method of disposal: Restraints: Types of restraints: Mechanical: Handcuffs, flex cuffs, leg irons, waist chains 42
Locations: Control room (primary), intake (transports) Method of storage & access security: Secured in main control/ lock box intake Issue control & accountability: Control room officer (main), log book/intake supervisor How often inventoried: Daily Restraining devices [chair, bunk, etc] : 1 (intake) Tool Control: Location: Maint Building Method of storage: Shadow board behind double lock doors Issue control & accountability: CGL/Maint supervisor-logbook and shadow board How often inventoried : Weekly/Quarterly What system do you have in place for Inmate transport: DJJ Transportation Other: County/City Sheriff for court transport Do you have a Special Management Unit: Y / N What search procedures do you use (circle all that apply): Pat searches Wands Living area [housing/dorm] searches: Inside common areas Outside grounds Strip searches: K9 Outside agencies Body cavity [orifice] searches Employees K-9 unit (if applicable): N/A How many dogs and what breeds: What types of dogs: (check all that apply) Attack_______ Narcotics_______ Cell phone_____ Other_______ 43
What Drug testing procedures do you use: Pre-Employment, DJJ Random, and Upon Request due to suspicions. Inmates-system of testing & frequency: DJJ Monthly Random testing and upon request due to suspicions. Name of field test & name of outside lab: Lab Corps for DJJ Staff Random and I-Cup for DJJ youth Employees-system of testing & frequency: Pre-Employment and DJJ Monthly Random testing Brand name of field test & name of outside lab, if different: Pre-Employment and DJJ Monthly Random testing Gangs: Number of Gangs active in the facility: 5 Number of Gang Members (total): 16 What special consideration are they given in Housing/Classification? No special housing consideration other than to try to keep rival members on different units. Signature: Title: Facility Director Printed Name: Gail Wise Date: 10 September 2019 44
PROGRAMMING Art Enrichment This program provides opportunities for artistic inspiration. Participants meet once a week to gain skills/knowledge in various mediums; become familiar with different types of art and poetic expression styles; grow socially and become enriched. Behavioral Health Services Mental health programming includes the screening, assessment and treatment of youth placed in DJJ facilities that have a mental illness, emotional disturbance or substance abuse problem. Within two hours of admission, all youth are screened for treatment history, mental health, traumatic experience, substance abuse, and suicide risk. Approximately 50% of those youth screened upon admission are referred for a more thorough mental health assessment. The primary goal is to identify any at-risk youth as early as possible and then to provide the care required ensuring that their basic mental health needs are met. This goal is accomplished through services provided to youth from designated master’s level mental health clinicians, psychologists, and psychiatrists in each secure facility. This information, along with the comprehensive assessment from the Admission and Orientation Unit, is utilized to develop a mental health treatment plan on selected youth. Service includes individual therapy, group therapy, psychiatric treatment and crisis intervention. Evidence-based treatment approach for you on the mental health caseload includes: • Structured Psychotherapy for Adolescents Responding to Chronic Stress (SPARCS): This is a group treatment model for youth who have experienced multiple traumatic events. SPARCS focuses on helping youth develop affect/emotional regulation skills, develop healthy self-soothing and self-control techniques, and address their physiological and psychological responses to trauma. • A New Freedom: New Freedom is a model that is based on evidence-based concepts of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational enhancement (MET), motivational interviewing (MI), trans-theoretical stages of change, the social learning model and key coping and problem solving skills for self-efficacy. New Freedom can be delivered through group and individual therapy. Counseling Services Programs and case management staff offer an array of evidence-based group interventions for skill building and risk reduction. In addition, facility case managers provide supportive individual counseling sessions and facilitate regular youth communication with their families. Youth are assigned an individual counselor immediately upon entering the facility. Parental involvement in all areas of treatment is encouraged and supported. Services include: 45
New Freedom Risks and Decisions - a comprehensive workbook based program that addresses the most common risk factors youth face– the same risk factors that underlie not only gang involvement, but all sorts of behavior that gets young people in trouble and that puts their lives in jeopardy. Victim Impact – a group program for youth offenders designed to help them focus on accountability for the harm they have caused to the victims, as well as their families and their communities. The Impact of Crime Curriculum teaches juvenile offenders about the dynamics of various types of crimes, ranging from property crimes to more serious crimes such as domestic violence, sexual battery, and child abuse. PREA - The Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) curriculum is a comprehensive, lesson-based program developed by A.R. Resources, Inc. It is implemented in each facility within the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice. Seven Challenges Program - The Seven Challenges Program is designed specifically for adolescents with drug problems, to motivate a decision and commitment to change - and to support success in implementing the desired changes. The Program simultaneously helps young people address their drug problems as well as their co-occurring life skill deficits, situational problems, and psychological problems. The Seven Challenges is listed as an evidence-based program in the SAMHSA National Registry of Evidence- Based Programs and Practices. Community Engagement and Advisory Council DJJ facility Advisory Councils serve facilities as a non-governmental link to the community promoting the agencies mission and goals and leveraging community support. The facility advisory council hosts events throughout the year for the youth in the facility as well as seek donations or contributions to enhance activities for the youth. The Advisory Council can host 5- 10 members. The role of the Advisory Council includes but is not limited to: • Serve as link between the facility and the community • Promote public understanding and support of the youth • Offer advice on available community programs and/or resources • Support the Youth Advisory Council • Recruit volunteers • Advocate for non-monetary resources • Promote effective participation in the facility Educational Services 46
The education program at Bob Richards RYDC concentrates on all core subjects. Students in middle and high school are enrolled into Georgia Preparatory Academy. All credits earned count toward a high school diploma. An Adult Education program (Pathway to Success) is also available for students who meet the criteria and want to pursue a GED diploma. Students who have earned their GED or high school diploma can receive education-related reentry and transition services through the Connections Graduate Program. One program option through the Connections Graduate Program is eCore, which is an online college program accessed in the Library/Computer Center. The Center also includes resources to enable youth to access developmental tools including reading materials. Bob Richards RYDC has a teaching staff of 4. Staff consists of 1 ELA teacher, 1 Science teacher, 1 Math teacher, 1 Social Studies teacher, 1 Special Education Teacher and 1 Vocational Instructor. Food Services Bob Richards RYDC participates in the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) National School Breakfast, Lunch and Afterschool Snack Programs, meeting all regulations required to obtain reimbursements for meals and utilize USDA commodity foods. Youth are provided nutritionally balanced meals and snacks that meet USDA guidelines, including offering a variety of colorful fruits and vegetables, whole grains, a choice of 1% unflavored or fat-free flavored milk and sodium and saturated fat maximum levels. ONFS's mission is to provide high quality, nutritious meals to all youth, promote awareness of life-long healthy food choices and support Georgia Grown products and GA DOE 20/20 vision. Medical/Dental Services Bob Richards RYDC provides medical care to the youth through a clinic staffed Monday-Friday 11 hours per day and 10 hours weekend coverage; through a contract with Augusta University— Georgia Correctional Healthcare-Juvenile Division/Department of Correctional Healthcare. The clinic provides initial physical examinations and annually if the youth is still present at DJJ. Chronic medical conditions receive additional care through enrollment in chronic care clinics. Youth access daily sick call visits through the process of submitting a Help Request. Clinic provides coordination of ancillary services such as pharmacy, radiology and laboratory services and access to specialty care and hospitalization. Dental services are provided by contract through Dynamic Mobile Dentistry. Covered services include examinations and general dental treatment, restorative and preventive treatment and access to specialty care such as wisdom teeth extractions and impactions. Office of Chaplaincy Services Mission 47
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