| (a) Purpose. The purpose of this rule is to identify
the philosophy and approach of the Texas Juvenile Justice Department
(TJJD) to the rehabilitation of youth in TJJD's care in order to reduce
future delinquent behavior and increase public safety.
(b) Applicabiltiy. This rule applies to youth committed
to TJJD.
(c) Definitions. See §380.8501 of this chapter
for definitions of terms used in this rule.
(d) General Provisions.
(1) TJJD provides a trauma-informed rehabilitative
program that is focused on delivering needed treatment, assessing
behavioral progress, assessing increases in protective factors and
decreases in risk factors, and assessing the ability of youth to use
skills learned in treatment and programming.
(2) All treatment and programming is delivered in the
least restrictive setting appropriate to the youth, consistent with
the rules of this chapter.
(3) To the extent possible, TJJD's rehabilitative program
offers programs that ensure youth receive appropriate rehabilitation
services, including those recommended by the committing court.
(4) All aspects of the TJJD rehabilitation program
are individualized and performance-based, with clearly defined expectations
as set forth in §380.8703 of this chapter.
(5) Each youth's individual progress is reviewed monthly.
The review addresses identified risk and protective factors and individual
abilities.
(6) As youth progress in the rehabilitation program,
there are increased expectations for demonstrating developed skills
and social responsibility, a decreased need for staff intervention,
and an increase in earned privileges.
(7) TJJD facilities maintain a structured daily schedule
for all youth. Each day, youth work on components of the rehabilitation
program.
(8) TJJD facilities provide for and youth are required
to participate in a structured, individually appropriate educational
program or equivalent, with appropriate supports.
(9) TJJD facilities provide and eligible youth may
participate in work experiences.
(10) TJJD facilities must provide and youth are given
the opportunity to participate in regular large-muscle exercise and
recreation programs.
(11) Staff members receive appropriate training and
certification related to their role in the rehabilitation program
and the types of services they provide.
(12) TJJD may pilot new programs or program components
for youth whose needs cannot be met by existing program components.
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| Source Note: The provisions of this §380.8702 adopted to be effective September 1, 2009, 34 TexReg 5543; transferred effective June 4, 2012, as published in the Texas Register June 22, 2012, 37 TexReg 4639; amended to be effective September 16, 2012, 37 TexReg 7196; amended to be effective December 1, 2014, 39 TexReg 9257; amended to be effective May 19, 2023, 48 TexReg 705 |
