Part III. Programs and Services
Article 1
General Requirements
6VAC35-150-425. Applicability of Part III.
A. This part applies to programs and services for which the department or CSU contracts or which provides programs and services through a local Virginia Juvenile Community Crime Control Act plan pursuant to § 16.1-309.3 of the Code of Virginia.
B. Alternative day treatment and structured day programs are subject to the provisions in Article 1 and Article 2 of this part. The provisions for alternative day treatment and structured day programs in Article 2 (6VAC35-150-615 et seq.) of this part also apply to those programs and services that are operated by a CSU.
C. Each program or service provider shall be responsible for adopting written procedures necessary to implement and for compliance with all applicable requirements of 6VAC35-150-430 through 6VAC35-150-740.
Statutory Authority
§§ 16.1-233, 16.1-309.9 and 66-10 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 14, Issue 2, eff. November 12, 1997; amended, Virginia Register Volume 27, Issue 12, eff. July 1, 2011.
6VAC35-150-427. (Repealed.)
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 18, Issue 24, eff. October 1, 2002; repealed, Virginia Register Volume 27, Issue 12, eff. July 1, 2011.
6VAC35-150-430. Program and service provider requirements.
A. Each program and service provider shall have a written statement of its:
1. Purpose;
2. Population served;
3. Criteria for admission;
4. Criteria for measuring a juvenile's progress;
5. Supervision or treatment objectives;
6. Intake and acceptance procedures, including whether a social history or diagnostic testing is required;
7. General rules of juvenile conduct and the behavior management system with specific expectations for behavior and appropriate incentives and sanctions, which shall be made available to juveniles and parents upon acceptance into the program;
8. Criteria and procedures for terminating services, including terminations prior to the juvenile's successful completion of the program;
9. Methods and criteria for evaluating program or service effectiveness;
10. Drug-free workplace policy; and
11. Procedures regarding contacts with the news media.
B. The department administration shall be notified in writing of any plan to change any of the elements listed in subsection A of this section.
C. Each program or service provider shall conduct background checks in accordance with 6VAC35-150-80, or ensure that such background checks are conducted, on all individuals who provide services to juveniles under the contract as required by subsection A of 6VAC35-150-80;
D. Those programs and service providers providing crisis intervention services, including, but not limited to, outreach detention, mental health counseling or treatment, and home-based counseling services, shall provide for responding 24 hours a day to a juvenile's crisis and shall provide notification to all juveniles in writing on how to access these services at any time.
Statutory Authority
§§ 16.1-233, 16.1-309.9 and 66-10 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 14, Issue 2, eff. November 12, 1997; amended, Virginia Register Volume 18, Issue 24, eff. October 1, 2002; amended, Volume 27, Issue 12, eff. July 1, 2011.
6VAC35-150-435. Contracted services.
The standard of services provided by contractual and subcontractual vendors shall not be less than those required by this chapter.
Statutory Authority
§§ 16.1-233, 16.1-309.9 and 66-10 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 14, Issue 2, eff. November 12, 1997; amended, Virginia Register Volume 18, Issue 24, eff. October 1, 2002; amended, Volume 27, Issue 12, eff. July 1, 2011.
6VAC35-150-440. (Repealed.)
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 14, Issue 2, eff. November 12, 1997; amended, Virginia Register Volume 18, Issue 24, eff. October 1, 2002; repealed, Virginia Register Volume 27, Issue 2, eff. July 1, 2011.
6VAC35-150-450. Limitation of contact with juveniles.
When there are indications that an individual who is providing programs or services poses a direct threat to the health and safety of a juvenile, others at the program, or the public, the program administrator, or department personnel shall immediately require that the individual be removed from contact with juveniles until the situation is abated or resolved.
Statutory Authority
§§ 16.1-233, 16.1-309.9 and 66-10 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 14, Issue 2, eff. November 12, 1997; amended, Virginia Register Volume 18, Issue 24, eff. October 1, 2002; Volume 27, Issue 12, eff. July 1, 2011.
6VAC35-150-460. Personnel qualifications for program and service providers.
A. Program staff and service providers shall have a job description stating qualifications and duties for the position to which they are assigned.
B. Staff and volunteers who provide professional services shall be appropriately licensed or certified or be supervised by an appropriately licensed or certified person as required by applicable statutes and regulations.
Statutory Authority
§§ 16.1-233, 16.1-309.9 and 66-10 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 14, Issue 2, eff. November 12, 1997; amended, Virginia Register Volume 18, Issue 24, eff. October 1, 2002; Volume 27, Issue 12, eff. July 1, 2011.
6VAC35-150-470. Medical emergencies.
The program or service provider shall have written procedures to deal with medical emergencies that may occur while a juvenile is in attendance at the program.
Statutory Authority
§§ 16.1-233, 16.1-309.9 and 66-10 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 14, Issue 2, eff. November 12, 1997; amended, Virginia Register Volume 27, Issue 12, eff. July 1, 2011.
6VAC35-150-480. Financial record requirements for program and service providers.
All programs and service providers shall:
1. Manage their finances in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
2. Certify that all funds were handled in accord with the applicable Virginia Juvenile Community Crime Control Act plan, contract, or other agreement; and
3. Be subject to independent audit or examination by department personnel at the department's discretion.
Statutory Authority
§§ 16.1-233, 16.1-309.9 and 66-10 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 14, Issue 2, eff. November 12, 1997; amended, Virginia Register Volume 27, Issue 12, eff. July 1, 2011.
6VAC35-150-490. Juveniles' rights.
A. Juveniles shall not be excluded from a program nor be denied access to services on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, color, religion, sex, physical disability, or sexual orientation.
B. Juveniles shall not be subjected to:
1. Deprivation of drinking water or food necessary to meet daily nutritional needs except as ordered by a licensed physician for a legitimate medical purpose and documented in the juvenile's record;
2. Any action that is humiliating, degrading, or abusive;
3. Corporal punishment;
4. Unsanitary conditions;
5. Deprivation of access to toilet facilities; or
6. Confinement in a room with the door so secured that the juvenile cannot open it.
Statutory Authority
§§ 16.1-233, 16.1-309.9 and 66-10 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 14, Issue 2, eff. November 12, 1997; amended, Virginia Register Volume 18, Issue 24, eff. October 1, 2002; Volume 27, Issue 12, eff. July 1, 2011.
6VAC35-150-500. Juvenile participation in research.
The program or service provider shall have written procedures complying with the applicable research provisions in 6VAC35-150-130.
Statutory Authority
§§ 16.1-233, 16.1-309.9 and 66-10 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 14, Issue 2, eff. November 12, 1997; amended, Virginia Register Volume 18, Issue 24, eff. October 1, 2002; Volume 27, Issue 12, eff. July 1, 2011.
6VAC35-150-510. Case management requirements for program and service providers.
A. For each juvenile, a separate case record shall be kept up to date and in a uniform manner.
B. The juvenile case record shall always contain:
1. Current identifying and demographic information on the juvenile;
2. Court order, placement agreement, or service agreement;
3. Rules imposed by the judge or the probation or parole officer, if applicable; and
4. Dates of acceptance and release.
C. Programs and services that provide counseling, treatment, or supervision shall:
1. Develop an individual service plan for each juvenile that shall specify the number and nature of contacts between the juvenile and staff;
2. Provide the individual service plan information to the supervising probation or parole officer, when applicable;
3. Document all contacts with the juvenile, the juvenile's family, and others involved with the case; and
4. Provide written progress reports to the referring agency at agreed upon intervals.
Statutory Authority
§§ 16.1-233, 16.1-309.9 and 66-10 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 14, Issue 2, eff. November 12, 1997; amended, Virginia Register Volume 18, Issue 24, eff. October 1, 2002; Volume 27, Issue 12, eff. July 1, 2011.
6VAC35-150-520. Confidentiality of records.
Juveniles' records shall be kept confidential in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
Statutory Authority
§§ 16.1-233, 16.1-309.2 and 66-10 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 14, Issue 2, eff. November 12, 1997; amended, Virginia Register Volume 18, Issue 24, eff. October 1, 2002.
6VAC35-150-530. Incident documentation and reporting for program and service providers.
When an event or incident occurs that is required by department procedures to be reported, the program or service shall document and report the event or incident as required by and in accordance with department procedures.
Statutory Authority
§§ 16.1-233, 16.1-309.9 and 66-10 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 14, Issue 2, eff. November 12, 1997; amended, Virginia Register Volume 18, Issue 24, eff. October 1, 2002; Volume 27, Issue 12, eff. July 1, 2011.
6VAC35-150-540. Child abuse and neglect.
When there is a reason to suspect that a child is an abused or neglected child, the program or service provider shall report the matter immediately to the local department of social services as required by Article 2 (§ 63.2-1508 et seq.) of Title 63.2 of the Code of Virginia and shall be documented in the juvenile's record.
Statutory Authority
§§ 16.1-233, 16.1-309.9 and 66-10 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 14, Issue 2, eff. November 12, 1997; amended, Virginia Register Volume 18, Issue 24, eff. October 1, 2002; Volume 27, Issue 12, eff. July 1, 2011.
6VAC35-150-550. Physical setting.
A. Each program that provides services to juveniles or their families within or at the program's office or place of operation shall comply with all applicable building, fire, sanitation, zoning and other federal, state, and local standards and shall have premises liability insurance.
B. The inside and outside of all buildings shall be kept clean, in good repair, and free of rubbish.
Statutory Authority
§§ 16.1-233, 16.1-309.9 and 66-10 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 14, Issue 2, eff. November 12, 1997; amended, Virginia Register Volume 27, Issue 12, eff. July 1, 2011.
6VAC35-150-560. (Repealed.)
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 14, Issue 2, eff. November 12, 1997; repealed, Virginia Register Volume 27, Issue 12, eff. July 1, 2011.
6VAC35-150-570. (Repealed.)
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 14, Issue 2, eff. November 12, 1997; repealed, Virginia Register Volume 27, Issue 12, eff. July 1, 2011.
6VAC35-150-575. Physical and mechanical restraints and chemical agents in programs and services..
A. Only staff who have received department-approved training may apply physical restraint and only as a last resort, after less restrictive behavior intervention techniques have failed, to control residents whose behavior poses a risk to the safety of the resident, others, or the public, or to avoid extreme destruction of property.
1. Staff shall use the least force necessary to eliminate the risk and shall never use physical restraint as punishment or with intent to inflict injury.
2. The application of physical restraint shall be fully documented in the juvenile's record, including the (i) date and time of the incident, (ii) staff involved, (iii) justification for the restraint, (iv) less restrictive interventions that were unsuccessfully attempted prior to or harm that would have resulted without using physical restraint, (v) duration, (vi) method and extent of any physical restraint techniques used, (vii) signature of the person completing the report, and (viii) reviewer's signature and date.
3. Staff whose job responsibilities include applying physical restraint techniques, when necessary, shall receive training sufficient to maintain a current certification for the administration of the physical restraints.
B. Mechanical restraints, except in electronic monitoring and outreach detention programs, shall not be used for behavior management purposes.
C. Chemical agents, such as pepper spray, shall not be used by staff for behavior management purposes.
Statutory Authority
§§ 16.1-233, 16.1-309.9 and 66-10 of the Code of Virginia.of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 27, Issue 12, eff. July 1, 2011.
6VAC35-150-580. Emergencies and safety in juveniles' homes.
Programs that provide services in juveniles' homes shall:
1. Prescribe safety measures for staff making field visits; and
2. Provide for actions for staff to take in the event of:
a. Domestic violence;
b. Severe injury;
c. Threats and violence against staff; and
d. Absence of life sustaining resources such as food or fuel.
Statutory Authority
§§ 16.1-233, 16.1-309.9 and 66-10 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 14, Issue 2, eff. November 12, 1997.
6VAC35-150-590. (Repealed.)
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 14, Issue 2, eff. November 12, 1997; repealed, Virginia Register Volume 27, Issue 12, eff. July 1, 2011.
6VAC35-150-600. (Repealed.)
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 14, Issue 2, eff. November 12, 1997; repealed, Virginia Register Volume 27, Issue 12, eff. July 1, 2011.
6VAC35-150-610. (Repealed.)
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 14, Issue 2, eff. November 12, 1997; repealed, Virginia Register Volume 27, Issue 12, eff. July 1, 2011.
Article 2
Alternative Day Treatment and Structured Day Programs
6VAC35-150-615. Applicability of Part III, Article 2.
The following provisions apply to alternative day treatment and structured day treatment programs, including those operated by CSUs. All applicable provisions for the general requirements for programs set forth in Article 1 (6VAC35-150-425 et seq.) of this part also apply to alternative day treatment and structured day treatment programs.
Statutory Authority
§§ 16.1-233, 16.1-309.9 and 66-10 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 27, Issue 12, eff. July 1, 2011.
6VAC35-150-620. Supervision of juveniles in alternative day treatment and structured day programs.
At all times that juveniles are on any premises where alternative day treatment or structured day programs are provided, there shall be at least one qualified person actively supervising who has a current first aid and CPR certification.
Statutory Authority
§§ 16.1-233, 16.1-309.9 and 66-10 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 14, Issue 2, eff. November 12, 1997; amended, Virginia Register Volume 18, Issue 24, eff. October 1, 2002; Volume 27, Issue 12, eff. July 1, 2011.
6VAC35-150-630. Meals.
If the program spans traditional meal times, juveniles shall be provided nutritionally balanced meals.
Statutory Authority
§§ 16.1-233, 16.1-309.2 and 66-10 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 14, Issue 2, eff. November 12, 1997; amended, Virginia Register Volume 18, Issue 24, eff. October 1, 2002.
6VAC35-150-640. Emergency and fire safety in alternative day treatment and structured day programs.
A. Each site to which juveniles report shall have written emergency and fire safety plans.
1. In accordance with the emergency plan, the program shall implement safety and security procedures, including, but not limited to, procedures for responding in cases of a fire, bomb threat, hostage and medical emergency situations, and natural disaster.
2. The fire safety plan shall be developed with the consultation and approval of the appropriate local fire authority and reviewed with the local fire authority at least annually and updated if necessary.
B. At each site to which juveniles report, there shall be at least one documented fire drill each month.
C. Each new staff member shall be trained in fire safety and emergency procedures before assuming supervision of juveniles.
Statutory Authority
§§ 16.1-233, 16.1-309.9 and 66-10 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 14, Issue 2, eff. November 12, 1997; amended, Virginia Register Volume 18, Issue 24, eff. October 1, 2002; Volume 27, Issue 12, eff. July 1, 2011.
6VAC35-150-650. (Repealed.)
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 14, Issue 2, eff. November 12, 1997; amended, Virginia Register Volume 18, Issue 24, eff. October 1, 2002; repealed, Virginia Register Volume 27, Issue 12, eff. July 1, 2011.
6VAC35-150-660. (Repealed.)
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 14, Issue 2, eff. November 12, 1997; repealed, Virginia Register Volume 27, Issue 12, eff. July 1, 2011.
6VAC35-150-670. Juveniles' medical needs in alternative day treatment and structured day programs.
A. At the time of referral, the program shall request from the referring agency or party any information regarding individual juveniles' medical needs or restrictions and, if necessary, instructions for meeting these needs.
B. Written procedure governing the delivery of medication shall:
1. Either prohibit staff from delivering medication or designate staff persons authorized to deliver prescribed medication by written agreement with a juvenile's parents; and
2. Either permit or prohibit self-medication by juveniles.
C. An up-to-date, well-stocked first-aid kit shall be available at each site to which juveniles report and shall be readily accessible for minor injuries and medical emergencies.
Statutory Authority
§§ 16.1-233, 16.1-309.9 and 66-10 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 14, Issue 2, eff. November 12, 1997; amended, Virginia Register Volume 18, Issue 24, eff. October 1, 2002; Volume 27, Issue 12, eff. July 1, 2011.
6VAC35-150-680. (Repealed.)
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 14, Issue 2, eff. November 12, 1997; amended, Virginia Register Volume 18, Issue 24, eff. October 1, 2002; repealed, Virginia Register Volume 27, Issue 12, eff. July 1, 2011.
6VAC35-150-690. Procedural requirements for time-out in alternative day treatment and structured day programs.
A. A program that uses time-out shall have written procedures to provide that juveniles in time-out shall:
1. Be able to communicate with staff;
2. Have bathroom privileges according to need; and
3. Be served any meal scheduled during the time-out period.
B. A time-out room shall not be locked nor the door secured in any way that will prohibit the juvenile from opening it, except if such confinement has been approved by the program's regulatory authority.
C. Time-out shall not be used for periods longer than 30 consecutive minutes.
Statutory Authority
§§ 16.1-233, 16.1-309.9 and 66-10 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 14, Issue 2, eff. November 12, 1997; amended, Virginia Register Volume 18, Issue 24, eff. October 1, 2002; Volume 27, Issue 12, eff. July 1, 2011.
6VAC35-150-700. (Repealed.)
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 14, Issue 2, eff. November 12, 1997; amended, Virginia Register Volume 18, Issue 24, eff. October 1, 2002; repealed, Virginia Register Volume 27, Issue 12, eff. July 1, 2011.
6VAC35-150-710. (Repealed.)
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 14, Issue 2, eff. November 12, 1997; amended, Virginia Register Volume 18, Issue 24, eff. October 1, 2002; repealed, Virginia Register Volume 27, Issue 12, eff. July 1, 2011.
6VAC35-150-720. (Repealed.)
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 14, Issue 2, eff. November 12, 1997; amended, Virginia Register Volume 18, Issue 24, eff. October 1, 2002; repealed, Virginia Register Volume 27, Issue 12, eff. July 1, 2011.
6VAC35-150-730. (Repealed.)
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 14, Issue 2, eff. November 12, 1997; repealed, Virginia Register Volume 27, Issue 12, eff. July 1, 2011.
6VAC35-150-740. (Repealed.)
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 14, Issue 2, eff. November 12, 1997; repealed, Virginia Register Volume 27, Issue 12, eff. July 1, 2011.