N.J. Admin. Code § 13:93-11.1

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 13:93-11.1 - Rehabilitation plan

(a) An initial written rehabilitation plan, based on a thorough assessment of the juvenile's problems and needs, shall be developed by the facility's social service worker, in conjunction with other appropriate detention center staff, within one week of commitment. The assessment shall utilize the information included in the pre-dispositional investigation report which is made available by the Family Court pursuant to the Rules of Court.

(b) The initial assessment shall include, when available, the following information:

1. The juvenile's past record of offenses and dispositions;

2. School attendance and special problems, if any;

3. Family history and problems;

4. Psychological profile;

5. Medical history and current health problems;

6. Vocational goals (when age appropriate) and;

7. Post-release plans and goals.

(c) Within two weeks of the initial written rehabilitation plan, a revised rehabilitation plan which shall include all the requirements of (b) above shall be completed.

(d) All professional and line staff having regular contact with the committed juvenile shall be advised of the provisions of the initial and revised rehabilitation plans.

(e) Each juvenile's progress and the effectiveness of his or her rehabilitation plan shall be reviewed at least once every two weeks and, when indicated, modifications shall be made in the rehabilitation plan.

(f) The rehabilitation plan shall specify how, when, and where each element of rehabilitation will be provided to the juvenile.

(g) When appropriate, community resources shall be utilized in the development and implementation of the rehabilitation plan.

(h) Participation of the resident and his or her parents or legal guardian shall be encouraged whenever practical.

(i) The rehabilitation plan shall be signed by both the resident and a staff representative.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:93-11.1

Amended by R.1999 d.248, effective 8/2/1999.
See: 31 New Jersey Register 1462(a), 31 New Jersey Register 2226(a).
In (h), substituted "or legal guardian shall" for "should' following "parents".
Amended by R.2005 d.373, effective 11/7/2005.
See: 37 New Jersey Register 1426(a), 37 New Jersey Register 4290(a).
Rule heading was "Treatment plan"; substituted "rehabilitation" for "treatment" throughout; in (a), added "service" following "social".