| (a) Purpose. This rule establishes procedures for the
protection of youth on parole in the community who may be at risk
for suicide.
(b) Applicability. This rule applies to all youth under
the jurisdiction of the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD) who
are assigned to parole in home placements.
(c) Definitions. Definitions pertaining to this rule
are under §380.9187of this title.
(d) General Provisions.
(1) Any staff member who observes a youth engaging
in suicidal behavior or ideation must immediately respond in a manner
that protects youth safety.
(2) If a staff member observes or becomes aware of
a youth engaging in suicidal ideation, the staff member:
(A) immediately ensures that the following individuals
are notified of the youth's behavior:
(i) the youth's parent/guardian (with the youth's consent
if the youth is age 18 or older); and
(ii) the youth's parole officer; and
(B) provides the youth and/or parent/guardian information
regarding community resources where a mental health professional may
be consulted.
(3) If a staff member observes or becomes aware of
a youth engaging in suicidal behavior, the staff member:
(A) immediately ensures that the following are notified
of the youth's behavior:
(i) the local mental health authority or local law
enforcement, as appropriate;
(ii) the youth's parent/guardian (with the youth's
consent if the youth is age 18 or older); and
(iii) the youth's parole officer;
(B) provides the youth and/or parent/guardian information
regarding community resources where a mental health professional may
be consulted; and
(C) refers the youth for emergency psychiatric placement
in accordance with §380.8771 of this title if the staff member
determines, in consultation with the appropriate administrator, that
the youth is in imminent danger of serious self-injury and is not
receiving adequate treatment and supervision in the community.
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| Source Note: The provisions of this §380.9190 adopted to be effective December 1, 2009, 34 TexReg 8543; transferred effective June 4, 2012, as published in the Texas Register June 22, 2012, 37 TexReg 4639; amended to be effective April 15, 2015, 40 TexReg 1976 |
