(a)

1. (1) The Division of Youth Services shall assign youth to their initial juvenile treatment center upon completion of the intake and assessment process at the reception center.
2. (2) Multiple factors such as treatment needs, risk level, and originating geographic location are used in determining a youth’s placement.

3. (3) The division does not discriminate against any youth in its custody based on:

   1. (A) Race;
   2. (B) Religion;
   3. (C) National origin;
   4. (D) Gender; or
   5. (E) Disability.

(b)

1. (1) The division Family Advocate shall contact the parents or legal guardians of a youth within ten (10) business days of the youth’s arrival to their initial juvenile treatment center.

2. (2)

   1. (A) A youth or his or her legal guardian may request the reason why he or she was placed at a particular treatment center.
   2. (B) The request shall be made in writing via the division Family Advocate.