1. (1) During the A&E period, staff shall assess a youth’s background and individual program and security needs. The institution shall prepare an A&E report that includes broad program goals designed to meet the youth’s needs.

2. (2) Staff shall complete a comprehensive assessment of a youth’s background and individual program and security needs. The assessment includes completing the delinquency youth assessment instrument which determines treatment needs of the youth, and a review of available law enforcement, court and social service records, and other information regarding all of the following:

   1. (a) Behavior which led to the commitment.
   2. (b) Physically or sexually aggressive behavior.
   3. (c) Runaway patterns.
   4. (d) History of physical and sexual victimization.
   5. (e) History of drug and alcohol abuse.
   6. (f) Social history, prior placements and family, educational, vocational, medical, dental and mental health assessments.
   7. (g) Attitude and adjustment since admission.
   8. (h) Parental and community attitudes toward the youth.
3. (3) The assessment shall also be based upon discussions with the youth and the court report prepared by the agency designated under s. 938.33, Stats.

4. (4) The A&E report shall be in writing and shall include all of the following:

   1. (a) A description of a youth’s social, psychological, vocational, health and security needs. If a recent report provides accurate information and is available in the file, the content of the report may be incorporated by reference.
   2. (b) A recommendation regarding the broad program goals a youth is expected to achieve.
   3. (c) A recommendation to place a youth in a type 1 or type 2 institution or other program that will best meet the youth’s needs, consistent with available resources.
   4. (d) A description of issues relating to the protection of the public and the release of a youth, including recommendations relating to the extension or discharge of a youth’s commitment to the department.
5. (5) Staff shall complete the A&E report at least 3 days prior to the initial JPRC conference conducted under s. DOC 371.10.

History

History: Cr. Register, June, 2000, No. 534, eff. 7-1-00.