(1) A YCF shall develop and maintain a youth's rights policy that supports and protects the fundamental human, civil, constitutional, and statutory rights of all youth. These rights shall include but are not limited to the following:
- (a) freedom from abuse, neglect, and unnecessary physical restraint;
- (b) educational services in accordance with Montana state law, if the YCF operates during the school year;
- (c) recognition and respect in the delivery of services;
- (d) receive care according to individual need;
- (e) personal privacy, when it is not contrary to the treatment and safety of the youth;
- (f) family contact by mail and phone, as long as the contact is not contrary to the treatment and safety needs of the youth; and
- (g) consideration of the youth's opinions and recommendations when developing the youth's case plan with documentation of the youth's input.
- (2) The YCF shall have a youth grievance policy and procedures.
- (3) The program shall review the youth's rights policy with the youth at the time of admission. The youth and staff reviewing the policy shall sign a statement acknowledging the review. The statement must be maintained in the youth's record.
Authorizing statute(s): 52-2-111, 52-2-603, 52-2-622, MCA
Implementing statute(s): 52-2-113, 52-2-603, 52-2-622, MCA
History: NEW, 2011 MAR p. 387, Eff. 3/25/11.