(a) Purpose. The purpose of this rule is to categorize
programs in which TJJD youth may be placed. The categories are based
on a youth's access to the general community while in that program.
The level of restriction assists TJJD staff in placing youth in the
least restrictive, most appropriate placement available.
(b) Definitions. As used in this rule, the following
terms have the following meanings.
(1) Self-contained--a 24-hour supervision program in
which the treatment, training, and education program is conducted
on the premises. A self-contained program does not allow routine,
unsupervised access to the community, unless otherwise stated.
(2) Routine, Unsupervised Access to the Community--a
privilege offered by some programs whereby a youth may be absent from
the program without staff supervision for 48 hours or more per month
prior to the youth's last month in the program.
(c) Restriction Levels.
(1) High Restriction--a facility that does not allow
routine, unsupervised access to the community and is typically secured
by a perimeter fence. For example:
(A) TJJD institutions;
(B) self-contained, residential contract placements;
and
(C) state hospitals.
(2) Medium Restriction--any residential program that
may provide routine, unsupervised access to the community. For example:
(A) TJJD halfway houses; and
(B) residential contract programs that are not self-contained
(e.g., certain substance abuse programs, residential treatment centers,
group homes, or organizational foster care).
(3) Minimum Restriction--any residential program that
does not provide on-site supervision and allows routine access to
the community (e.g., independent living preparation in a structured
apartment setting).
(4) Home--the home of the parent, other relative, or
individual acting in the role of parent, managing conservator, or
guardian, or an independent living arrangement.
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Source Note: The provisions of this §380.8527 adopted to be effective December 31, 1996, 21 TexReg 11957; amended to be effective June 21, 1999, 24 TexReg 4463; transferred effective June 4, 2012, as published in the Texas Register June 22, 2012, 37 TexReg 4639; amended to be effective April 1, 2014, 39 TexReg 2127 |