NCJ Number
86243
Date Published
1978
Length
40 pages
Annotation
The standards pertain to New Jersey juvenile detention facilities, focusing on such issues as legal provisions, intake and admission, and physical conditions.
Abstract
Standards cover legal authority of the department, inspection provision, enforcement, and other legal authority. Organization and administration standards are included, as are standards regarding physical conditions such as sleeping rooms, fire protection, bathing and toilet facilities, kitchens, recreational areas, medical facilities, and visiting. Intake standards cover preadmission procedures, eligibility, and intake and admission procedures. Other standards pertain to records and reports; control, discipline, and grievance procedures; physical care of juveniles; program services; and general requirements and responsibilities of staff.