Supreme Court Rules - Rule 129 - Rules of Practice and Procedure in Juvenile and Family Court Divisions of The Circuit Court - Part IV. Rules Relating to Status and Delinquency Proceedings - Dismissal to Allow Prosecution Under General Law: Appendix A.

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		Section/Rule:	129.04 App. A Sec. 05
Subject:	Rule 129 - Rules of Practice and Procedure in Juvenile and Family Court Divisions of The Circuit Court - Part IV. Rules Relating to Status and Delinquency Proceedings - Dismissal to Allow Prosecution Under General Law	Publication / Adopted Date:	May 20, 2009
Topic:	Appendix A. Standards for Operation of a Secure Juvenile Detention Facility - Section 5. Training and Staff Development	Revised / Effective Date:	January 1, 2015

SECTION 5.
TRAINING AND STAFF DEVELOPMENT

Essential Elements
5.1. The facility shall have an annually updated orientation and training program that documents prior and in-service for all personnel and volunteers.

5.2. New detention personnel shall receive orientation/familiarization training during their first 40 hours of employment that shall include, at a minimum, the National Partnership of Juvenile Services (NPJS) Juvenile Detention Careworker Curriculum or an equivalent program. The Office of State Courts Administrator shall provide materials and opportunities to assist the facilities in the training of facility staff.

5.3. Until all orientation training requirements have been met, new detention direct care staff shall be teamed with properly trained co-workers.

5.4. Additional training shall be completed as soon as possible, but shall be within the first year of employment. This training shall include:

A. Adolescent Development;

B. Basic Health Care and Admissions Screening;

C. Behavior Management;

D. Behavior Observation and Recording;

E. Conflict Resolution;

F Critical Issues Impacting Juvenile Justice;

G. Cultural Diversity;

H. Interpersonal Communication Skills;

I. Juvenile Rights;

J. Principals of Supervision;

K. Managing Special Needs;

L. Reentry;

M. Safety and Security;

N. Ethics and Professionalism;

0. Sexual Harassment Prevention;

P. Suicide Risk Reduction;

Q. Gender Specific Skills.

5.5. Within the first year of employment new detention direct care staff shall receive a minimum of 40 hours of Fundamental Skills Training or its equivalent. [Volunteers and support staff shall receive orientation and updated training appropriate to their respective duties and obligations.]

5.6. All detention direct care staff shall receive a minimum of 24 hours of updated and specialized training each year to reinforce and enhance their ability to meet the requirements of their specific duties.

5.7. Volunteers and support staff shall receive orientation and updated training appropriate to their respective duties and obligations.

5.8. All detention direct care staff shall be trained by a certified instructor in basic first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

Cross-References

Missouri Revised Statures

Section 211.326, RSMo

, "State courts administrator***valuation of services, development of standards..."

Section 211.327, RSMo, "Data to be provided to state courts administrator***orientation training, continuing education"

Missouri Supreme Court Rules

Rule 127.03

"Designation of Detention Facility"