(a) In addition to the training requirements listed
in §344.624 of this title, successful completion of the certification
exam is required before a juvenile supervision officer may provide
supervision of juveniles and count in any staff-to-juvenile ratio.
(b) The certification exam for juvenile supervision
officers is based on the following mandatory training topics:
(1) juvenile rights;
(2) Texas Family Code Title 3 (Juvenile Justice Code)
and related laws;
(3) preventing, identifying, and reporting abuse, neglect,
and exploitation;
(4) purpose and goals of the Prison Rape Elimination
Act;
(5) suicide prevention and intervention;
(6) legal liabilities;
(7) recognizing and supervising youth with mental health
issues;
(8) adolescent development and behavior;
(9) HIV/AIDS and other communicable diseases;
(10) TJJD code of ethics and TJJD disciplinary procedures;
(11) trauma-informed care; and
(12) cultural competency.
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