The governing board of the facility shall require that written
policies and procedures exist governing the operation of all non-secure
juvenile correctional facilities in the county or district, as applicable.
The policies, procedures, and practices of the facility shall include:
(1) a policy that strictly prohibits the following:
(A) physical, sexual or emotional abuse, neglect, or
exploitation of a resident by any individual having contact with a
resident of the facility;
(B) youth-on-youth sexual conduct between residents;
(C) violations of the juvenile justice professionals'
code of ethics as outlined in Chapter 345 of this title;
(D) violations of any professional code of ethics or
code of conduct by any individual providing services to or having
contact with residents of the facility; and
(2) a zero-tolerance policy and practice regarding
sexual abuse in accordance with the Prison Rape Elimination Act of
2003 that provide for administrative and/or criminal disciplinary
sanctions.
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