The rule amendments are to clarify and update Progressive Action Response (PAR) training requirements, and to make the rule conform with Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) standards.

 

DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE

Staff Training

RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

63H-1.002Definitions

63H-1.004Authorized Techniques

63H-1.007Documentation and Retention of Records

63H-1.009Certification

63H-1.011Rehired Employee Training

63H-1.012Annual Training Requirement

63H-1.013Testing Requirements

63H-1.014Training Instructor Qualifications

63H-1.015Training Instructor Certification Renewal

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The rule amendments are to clarify and update Progressive Action Response (PAR) training requirements, and to make the rule conform with Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) standards.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: PAR training requirements, including annual training for staff, instructor qualifications and certification requirements are addressed. References to PREA are included.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 985.64, 985.645 FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 985.645(2) FS.

A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE HELD AT THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE SHOWN BELOW:

DATE AND TIME: Tuesday, August 20, 2013, 1:00 p.m.

PLACE: DJJ Headquarters, 2737 Centerview Dr., General Counsel's Conference Room 3223, Tallahassee, Florida. For information about participation by telephone, contact: John Milla [phone].

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: John Milla, 2737 Centerview Dr., Ste. 3200, Tallahassee, FL 32399-3100, e-mail: [e-mail]

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS AVAILABLE AT NO CHARGE FROM THE CONTACT PERSON LISTED ABOVE.