The governing board of the facility shall require that written policies and procedures exist governing the operation of all secure juvenile pre-adjudication detention and post-adjudication correctional facilities in the county. The policies, procedures, and practices of the facility shall include:

1. (1) a policy in the following areas strictly prohibiting:

   1. (A) physical, sexual or emotional abuse, neglect or exploitation of a resident by any individual having contact with a resident of the facility;
   2. (B) youth-on-youth sexual conduct between residents;
   3. (C) violations of the juvenile supervision officer code of ethics and code of conduct as outlined in Chapter 345 of this title;
   4. (D) violations of any professional code of ethics or conduct by any individual providing services to or having contact with residents of the facility; and
2. (2) a zero tolerance policy and practice regarding sexual abuse in accordance with the Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003 that provides for administrative and/or criminal disciplinary sanctions.

Source Note:The provisions of this §343.208 adopted to be effective January 1, 2010, 34 TexReg 7095.