Section 2603.70 Separation of Youth

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Illinois Administrative Code › Title 20 CORRECTIONS, CRIMINAL JUSTICE, AND LAW ENFORCEMENT › CHAPTER IX: DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE › Part 2603 COUNTY SHELTER CARE STANDARDS › Section 2603.70 Separation of Youth

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Section 703

Section 2603.70 Separation

of Youth

a) Introduction

Separation

procedures should be monitored periodically to ensure adherence.

b) Minimum Standards

1) Separation by Sex

Female

children shall be sheltered separate from physical and visual contact with male

children during periods of sleeping, toileting, and bathing. Otherwise,

coeducational activities are encouraged.

2) Separation by Category

A) Suicide Risk. When it is determined a youth is a suicide risk

or demonstrates other serious mental distress, the child shall be immediately

referred to professional clinical services, e.g., psychiatrist or psychologist.

B) Drug Abusers. Alcohol, narcotic or other drug abusers

undergoing withdrawal shall be placed in a hospital where they can be

constantly supervised by trained medical personnel and shall remain under

supervision during that period.

C) Separation by Age. Children nine to 13 years of age shall be

provided sleeping accommodations separate from the 13 to 18 year olds.

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