First Adopted: May 20, 2009
Most Recently Effective: January 01, 2015
Appendix A | Standards for Operation of a Secure Juvenile Detention Facility |
Section 04 | Education and Recreational Services
Essential Elements
4.1. Services shall be applied equally to all juveniles in detention.
4.2. The provision of an education program by the local school district as required by law for all juveniles shall begin as early as possible; but no later than 72 hours after entering the facility.
4.3. Instructional and educational services shall be provided by a certified and licensed teacher in accordance with state law.
4.4. Procedures for the delivery of recreational programming that focuses on healthy developmental activities for all juveniles shall include:
A. A minimum of one hour of large muscle activity per day;
B. For the majority of time juveniles are out of their rooms, they should be participating with staff or volunteers in structured recreational, cultural or educational activities with the inclusion of unstructured free time as well.
C. Staff shall keep juveniles occupied through a comprehensive multi-disciplinary program. Staff shall post and adhere to a daily schedule of activities for each living unit that incorporates both structured and free time. Staff shall log the date and reasons for any deviations from the scheduled activities;
D. Staff, volunteers, and community groups may provide additional programming reflecting the interests and needs of various racial and cultural groups within the facility that are gender-responsive. When possible, programming should be provided by community-based programs that offer the opportunity for continuity once the juvenile is released.
Cross-reference
Missouri Revised Statutes
Section 178.296, RSMo, "Educational Programs for Juveniles ..."
Section 178.297, RSMo, "Cost of Programs ..."
Supreme Court Rules
Rule 127.03, "Designation of Detention Facility"
(Adopted May 20, 2009, effective January 1, 2010. Amended February 18, 2014, effective January 1, 2015.)