b. Residential Child Care Regulations for Licensure (Jan. 22, 2013) 332 0 obj Conn. Gen. Stat. 7.713.22  Youth Rights and Grievance Procedures “A. Wade Hampton Building Code tit. Policy and Procedures Manual. “(a) Illegal Discrimination. https://bit.ly/2B7DwUa, https://www.tn.gov/dcs/program-areas/juvenile-justice/prea.html, https://www.tn.gov/dcs/program-areas/juvenile-justice.html, Gerald Papica It applies to youth aged 12 to 17 who get into trouble with the law. endobj Tennessee has a nondiscrimination policy specific to upholding the rights of LGBTQI youth in the juvenile justice system. http://www.djs.maryland.gov/Documents/Non-discrimination_Statement.pdf, http://www.djs.maryland.gov/Pages/PREA.aspx, http://www.djs.maryland.gov/Pages/default.aspx. Section 7, Juvenile Rights . (C) Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or intersex youth are not placed in particular housing, bed, or other assignments solely on the basis of such identification or status. Sexual orientation” The police are not the only justice system agency to see an increase in the number of female juvenile offenders; increases also extend to juvenile courts. The Philadelphia Juvenile Justice Center has a policy upholding the rights of LGBT youth under its care. In doing so, Child Welfare workers (including Youth service workers, Child Protective Workers, & any agency contracted by the DHHR) shall not assume all children in care stream 4.10.1, Discrimination Complaints Policy (October 1, 2014) VALUES. Mont. In addition, Colorado has a nondiscrimination policy specific to upholding the rights of LGBTQI youth. endobj and limited proficiency in speaking, reading, writing or understanding the English language.” § 675.850. . endstream http://dhs.iowa.gov/non-discrimination-policy. . endstream Admin Code. The state does not have a dedicated ombudsman. origin, or handicap; endobj Except as otherwise stated, the department and any contract provided service and license shall be without regard to age, gender, race, religion, disability, marital status, or tribal affiliation in accordance with the law.”, N.M. Admin. dignity and respect by the child welfare staff and all providers of service working with them. Kansas has policy-based protection from discrimination on account of gender, sex and sexual orientation, but not gender identity or gender expression, for youth in the juvenile justice system. “Purpose: To create and maintain an environment within the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) that values and supports cultural competence and embraces respect for the individual differences of our employees and clients. Montana has regulatory- and policy-based protection against discrimination on account of sex (or gender) and sexual orientation, but not gender identity or gender expression, for youth in the juvenile justice system. Fax: (503) 378-6532  Residents are not to be subjected to discrimination based on race, religion, national origin, sex, disability, or political views in making administrative decisions and in providing access to programs.” Phone: (307) 777-6597 15.3 § VI Welf. 55 Pa. Code 3800.32(a) Juvenile Rights and Standards, Definitions https://www.doc.ks.gov/juvenile-services/supervision-standards/jias/standards/jias-01-110. Non-Discrimination Policy V, §7513(G)(4) Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice, Administrative Directive 04.01.303, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning (LGBTQ) Youth (June 1, 2014) (d) Discrimination or harassment on the basis of his or her actual or perceived race, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability or exposure to any communicable disease.” . adhere to the federal laws that protect the families and children in the communities they serve. Code 8.14.14.18 endstream ]”, Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services http://www.mjja.org/resources/publications/ The majority of these were actually State run boot camps. 346 0 obj Policy, “It is the policy of DSCYF that no person shall, on the grounds of a person’s race, color, national origin, gender, age, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, creed, disability, veteran’s status, or any other category protected by state and/or federal laws, be exclude from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination in any program or activity which is administered by the Department.”, Division of Youth Rehabilitative Services, Chapter 2: Professional Practices, Policy No. There will be no discrimination in accepting or providing services, or the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, any of the Department’s programs or activities.” The manual shall include: Discrimination based on sex, race, color, religion, ancestry or national origin (including limited English proficiency), age, marital status, genetic information, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, or whistleblower activity is a violation of Department policy. 11, § 52.16(2). Office of the Ombudsman << /Length 19 >> The DOC is committed to maintaining an environment free of harassing, discriminatory and offensive behavior based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability or any other legally protected status.” . “The juvenile justice process is respectful of age, abilities, sexual orientation, family status, diverse cultures and backgrounds and all are given equal protection and due process.” . endobj . Fax: (608) 266-6836 http://www.in.gov/idoc/dys/2401.htm, Indiana Department of Correction, Division of Youth Services, Student Handbook (2010) Policy No. Lincoln, Nebraska 68509-4604 “Written policy, procedure, and practice provide that juveniles are not subjected to discrimination based on race, religion, national origin, sex, or physical handicap.” Objectives Increase protective factors to prevent further delinquent behavior by girls involved in funded programs. %����� Email: dhs.info@state.or.us North Dakota has policy protection from discrimination on account of sex, sexual orientation and gender identity for youth in the juvenile justice system. https://www.oregon.gov/DHS/ABOUTDHS/Pages/gao.aspx. 325 Each juvenile has the basic right: South Dakota Department of Corrections Juvenile Intake and Assessment System Standards Ala. Admin. Mississippi has policy protection against discrimination on account of sex, but not sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, for youth in the juvenile justice system. << /A << /S /URI /URI (https://www.ojp.gov/funding/apply/ojp-grant-application-resource-guide#administrative) >>/Rect [ 214.207 609.848 365.738 599.357 ] /C [ 0 0 1 ] /StructParent 234 /Subtype /Link /Border [ 0 0 0 ] >> << /A << /S /URI /URI (https://www.ojp.gov/funding/apply/ojp-grant-application-resource-guide#apply) >>/Rect [ 278.316 661.719 429.848 651.228 ] /C [ 0 0 1 ] /StructParent 230 /Subtype /Link /Border [ 0 0 0 ] >> 1.0 0 0 1.0 0 0 cm Fax: (808) 586-4890 5, 2013) It shall be prohibited to discriminate based on a youth’s [sic] regardless of race, color, sex, disability, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, political affiliation, or veteran status in making administrative decisions and in providing access to programs.” . Stat. To be free of discrimination because of race, religion, color, gender, age, natural . Approximately 60,000 teens are held in juvenile detention facilities on any given day in this country. Missouri Standards for Operation of a Juvenile Detention Facility Maine Department of Corrections policy prohibits discrimination on account of sex and sexual orientation. . (1) The right to enjoy freedom of thought, conscience, and religion or to abstain from the practice of religion. Fax: (603) 271-4632 Austin, Texas 78758 (1) General responsibilities. These services are designed to maintain an offender’s physical and psychological wellbeing and are equally available to all offenders.” 2018). . State run boot camps are usually associated with a states juvenile system. Culturally competent services refers to a service delivery system that is responsive to diversity and cultural differences related to age, race, ethnicity, gender, and sexual preference. Email: oya.info@oya.state.or.us “Juveniles shall not be excluded from a program nor be denied access to services on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, color, religion, sex, physical disability, or sexual orientation.”. http://bit.ly/2iZKu6a, https://djj.georgia.gov/prison-rape-elimination-act-prea, Office of the Child Advocate Code 8.14.10.7 Honolulu, HI 96813, Complaints Liaison & Legislative Coordinator: R. Malia Taum-Deenik (RF 5A-09)”, Arkansas Department of Human Services, Division of Youth Services 2. . 70 0 obj (RF 3D-03)”. The city also has a nondiscrimination policy specific to LGBTQI youth under the Department of Probation. “You shall not be discriminated against for any reason, including your actual or perceived race, ethnic group identification, ancestry, national origin, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, language, mental or physical disability or HIV status.” The law defines such efforts as “any practices by mental health providers that seek to change an individual’s sexual orientation,” inclusive of “behaviors or gender expressions.” Cal. b. 30 West Spring Street, 5th Floor stream . Stat. . New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services Toll-Free: (800) 742-7690 57 Howard Avenue . (a) Provide that juveniles shall not be subject to discrimination based on race, national origin, color, creed, sex, or physical handicap; DETENTION CENTER ADMINISTRATION. . “It is the policy of the DHS to assure a work and service environment free from discriminatory practices for all department employees, applicants for employment, applicants for participation in the DHS programs, and participants in DHS programs. endobj 14, § 527.8(d). Available services, regardless of your age, race, ethnicity, gender, religious or political affiliation, sexual orientation, sexual identity, physical or mental disability, or infectious disease, and the right to referral, as appropriate, to other service providers.” Neb. Services are youth and family-driven, with individualized case planning and community-based transition services using wraparound models. . City of New York, Administration for Children’s Services, Promoting a Safe and Respectful Environment for LGBTQ Youth and their Families Involved in the Child Welfare, Detention and Juvenile Justice Systems (2012) . “2. Illinois has a nondiscrimination policy specific to upholding the rights of LGBTQ youth in the juvenile justice system. It is not an office specific to the juvenile justice system. Code 35-150-490 “Employed or contracted staff will not exhibit or exercise any bias or prejudice against an individual or group because of race, color, gender, age, religion, disability, national origin, ancestry, or sexual orientation.” stream “OYA staff must treat offenders equally, regardless of race, ethnicity, religious beliefs, national origin, gender, physical or mental disabilities, sexual orientation or gender identity (LGBTQQ). 270, 29th Leg. Sex is a protected class in agency policy. stream . Phone: (802) 241-2131 Phone: (401) 462-4300 Rights. State of Arizona, Juvenile Detention Standards Ohio Admin. They ask whether the … Code Regs. Gender identity & expression . Prevention Planning. The law defines conversion therapy as “providing professional services for the purpose of attempting to change a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity.” Or. 37, § 355.620 § 2509-7:7.604 214 0 obj Administration and operation of detention << /Length 19 >> Youth have the right not to be discriminated against because of race, sex, language, national origin, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, or personal opinions.”, Tex. “It is the policy of the state that all youth confined in a facility of the Division of Juvenile Facilities shall have the following rights: Ann. 37, § 380.9337(h) Post-Retirement Benefit Adjustments are not guaranteed and financial decisions should not be based on the possibility of an increase until a Post-Retirement Benefit Adjustment has been announced. 12 . http://oig.legislature.ne.gov/. Evers’ budget would revamp plans to close state’s youth prisons as part of juvenile justice system overhaul February 17, 2021 Gov. http://www.lambdalegal.org/sites/default/files/jj_michigan.pdf, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Utah also has a nondiscrimination policy specific to upholding the rights of LGBTQI youth in the system. https://www.dshs.wa.gov/sites/default/files/SESA/publications/documents/22-1511.pdf, Washington State Department of Social and Health Services Admin. The story of our Juvenile Court practice in King County is remarkable. http://ofco.wa.gov/complaint/, Washington State Office of the Family & Children’s Ombuds “B. Sex is a protected class in agency policy. Fax: (402) 471-4277 Toll-Free: (855) 460-6784 To be free from: http://www.ct.gov/shp/lib/shp/pdf/Transgender_Practice_Guide.pdf, http://portal.ct.gov/DOC/Miscellaneous/PREA, http://www.ct.gov/opm/cwp/view.asp?Q=383628, http://www.portal.ct.gov/DCF/Ombudsman/Home. b. 2018). . New Jersey Juvenile Justice Commission, Policy 13ED:01.02A, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning, and Intersex (LGBTQI) Juveniles (August 5, 2013) Juvenile Rights and Responsibilities (2010) stream Freedom from discrimination based on race, religion, national origin, sex, physical handicap, or political views in the making of administrative decisions and in providing access to programs[. Chapter/Number 1.11, Non-Discrimination regarding receipt of services and benefits (May 13, 2009) Complaint Resolution 1.0 0 0 1.0 0 0 cm Email: dhslau@nd.gov. h. 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