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TITLE 37PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS
PART 11TEXAS JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT
CHAPTER 343SECURE JUVENILE PRE-ADJUDICATION DETENTION AND POST-ADJUDICATION CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES
SUBCHAPTER BPRE-ADJUDICATION AND POST-ADJUDICATION SECURE FACILITY STANDARDS
RULE §343.208Policy, Procedure, and Practice

The governing board of the facility shall require that written policies and procedures exist governing the operation of all secure juvenile pre-adjudication detention and post-adjudication correctional facilities in the county. The policies, procedures, and practices of the facility shall include:

  (1) policies that strictly prohibit:

    (A) abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a resident, as defined in Texas Family Code §261.001 and §261.401, by any individual having contact with a resident of the facility;

    (B) youth-on-youth sexual conduct;

    (C) violations of the code of ethics as outlined in Chapter 345 of this title;

    (D) violations of any professional code of ethics or 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 as defined by Chapter 358 of this title. The policy shall provide for administrative disciplinary sanctions and/or referral for criminal prosecution.


Source Note: The provisions of this §343.208 adopted to be effective January 1, 2010, 34 TexReg 7095; amended to be effective January 1, 2015, 39 TexReg 9243

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