1. (a) Each resident shall be provided a verbal orientation within 12 hours of admission into the facility.

2. (b) The verbal orientation shall include an explanation of the facility's:

   1. (1) procedures to access health care and services available;
   2. (2) program rules with corresponding and maximum disciplinary sanctions;
   3. (3) grievance policies and procedures;
   4. (4) procedures to access mental health care and services available; and

   5. (5) information required by the Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003 including:

      1. (A) prevention and intervention;
      2. (B) methods of minimizing risk of sexual abuse;
      3. (C) reporting sexual abuse and assault; and
      4. (D) treatment and counseling;
   6. (6) information regarding the reporting of suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a child in a juvenile justice facility; and
   7. (7) policy that states the resident is ensured the right of confidentiality with regard to the items included in paragraphs (3), (5) and (6) of this subsection and will not face reprisal for participating in the procedures included in these items.
3. (c) If the resident is not sufficiently fluent in English, arrangements shall be made to provide the resident with an orientation in the resident's primary language within 48 hours of admission.
4. (d) When a literacy problem prevents a resident from understanding written rules, a staff member or translator shall assist the resident within 48 hours of admission.
5. (e) Each resident shall be provided a written copy of the orientation materials upon completion of the orientation process.

Source Note:The provisions of this §343.412 adopted to be effective January 1, 2010, 34 TexReg 7095.