| (a) Right to Report. Juveniles have the right to report
to TJJD allegations of abuse, neglect, or exploitation and the death
of a juvenile. During orientation to a facility or program, juveniles
must be advised in writing of:
(1) their right to report allegations under this subsection;
and
(2) TJJD's toll-free number available for reporting
allegations under this subsection.
(b) Policy and Procedure. Departments, programs, and
facilities must have written policies and procedures that provide
a juvenile with reasonable, free, and confidential access to TJJD
for reporting allegations.
(c) Access to TJJD. Upon the request of a juvenile,
staff must facilitate the juvenile's unimpeded access to TJJD to report
allegations.
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