(a) DFPS is asked to review each case where FCO staff
believe a youth has been retaliated against based on the definition
of retaliation in this subchapter and applicable DFPS policies and
procedures. DFPS is asked to respond with its view of whether retaliation
occurred.
(b) If after reviewing the DFPS response FCO staff
finally determine a youth has been retaliated against because of a
complaint submitted to FCO, FCO staff opens a new complaint within
the HEART record.
(c) FCO staff collaborate with DFPS staff to identify
consequences for any retaliatory action taken against a youth by any
person in response to a complaint filed with FCO.
(d) FCO highlights retaliation cases in its annual
report.
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