Published on: 21690866. The proposed rule will repeal the existing rule sections that govern the operation of residential programs for delinquent youth. New rule sections 63E-7.100-.109, currently being promulgated, will govern this function.
Published on: 7555250. The amendments incorporate the Residential Positive Achievement Change Tool (RPACT) as the risk/needs assessment instrument for use in residential settings. Change is also made to the requirements under which direct care staff may assist in administering the mental health and substance abuse screening instrument at intake. Finally, the requirement that residential programs partner with community stakeholders is expanded to include agreements with local law enforcement. Specifically, such agreements shall identify the criteria for law enforcement involvement at residential facilities.
Published on: 5676942. The amendments update and clarify portions of the rule governing the operation of residential commitment programs as follows: The amendments expand the scope of the rule to cover sex offender programs. They also eliminate an unnecessary medical authorization form, and clarify references to “treatment” so as to differentiate criminogenic intervention from clinical treatment. Best practices are incorporated with corresponding definitions. Intake classification factors are clarified in subsection 63E-7.004(8), F.A.C., and consistent amendments are made in subsection 63E-7.013(7), F.A.C. The need for digital video cameras and recording equipment is modified to accommodate smaller facilities, and an amendment clarifies the escape notification procedure.
Published on: 5554431. The amendments update and clarify various portions of the rule governing the operation of residential commitment programs as follows: The amendments expand the scope of the rule to cover sex offender programs. They also eliminate an unnecessary medical authorization form, and clarify references to “treatment” so as to differentiate criminogenic intervention from clinical treatment. Best practices are incorporated with corresponding definitions. Intake classification factors are clarified in subsection 63E-7.004(8), F.A.C., and consistent amendments are made in subsection 63E-7.013(7), F.A.C. The need for digital video cameras and recording equipment in Rule 63E-7.008, F.A.C., is modified to accommodate smaller facilities, and an amendment to subsection 63E-7.013(17), F.A.C., clarifies the escape notification procedure.
Published on: 5535710. The amendments update and clarify various portions of the rule governing the operation of residential commitment programs as follows: The amendments expand the scope of the rule to cover sex offender programs. They add and revise definitions, eliminate an unnecessary medical authorization form, and clarify references to "treatment," so as to differentiate criminogenic intervention from clinical treatment. Intake classification factors are clarified in Section 7.004(8), and consistent amendments are made in 7.013(7). The need for digital video cameras and recording equipment in Section 7.008 is modified to accommodate smaller facilities.