Purpose
The new rule sections reorganize, substantially amend and replace the existing rule sections governing the operation of residential facilities for delinquent juveniles. References to items that are now treated elsewhere, such as transition, medical care and mental health services, are eliminated or significantly condensed. Statutory changes are accommodated, such as the re-designation of residential restrictiveness levels, and new section 985.6885, F.S., authorizing stakeholder and media access to facilities. New items are included, addressing Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) requirements, trauma responsive practices, and LGBTQ requirements.