Section 214-RICR-60-00-1.13 - VisitationA. Each resident is afforded an opportunity for a minimum visit of at least ninety (90) minutes per week. Residents on levels three (3) and four (4) are afforded a second family visit of ninety (90) minutes.B. The Unit Manager develops a visitation list with the resident upon entry to the facility. The Unit Manager explains to the resident any exclusion from the approved visitation list.C. Special visits may be approved to address scheduling conflicts or special events or special visitors or to accommodate a family event/emergency.D. The resident or family member requests such a visit from the clinical social worker or Unit Manager, who provides a timely response.E. All visitors are subject to a criminal record background check and a child protective services clearance check prior to being approved for visitation. Family members with criminal records are not automatically prohibited from visitation, only individuals who pose a specific and credible threat to the safety of the residents or the security of the facility are excluded from visitation. 1. Individuals who are identified in a no contact order involving a youth or a member of the youth's family issued by a court of competent jurisdiction are excluded from visitation.F. All visitors are subjected to a search upon entry to the facility.G. Visitors are prohibited from bringing contraband in to the facility at any time. The contraband and search policy for visitors is posted at the entrance to the facility.H. Visitors may ask questions or register complaints about the treatment of youth. Staff, the Unit manager on duty or administrators promptly reply to such questions or complaints. In addition, families may utilize the facility grievance procedure; refer to § 1.16 of this Part: Resident Grievance Procedure.I. The facility hosts regular forums at which families of detained youth may voice issues of concern, offer suggestions for improvement and obtain needed information about institutional policies and practices. Appropriate arrangements are made if necessary to communicate with parents or guardians who are limited English proficient.J. Residents on disciplinary status are not deprived of visits as a punishment. Residents on disciplinary status may have visits as specified herein unless such visits would pose a threat to the safety of the residents and/or security of the facility.K. The resident may grieve a denial of any visit in conformance with § 1.16 of this Part: Resident Grievance Procedure.L. The Training School has a right to modify visits based on emergencies such as lock down, unit lock down, facility evacuation, and natural disasters.214 R.I. Code R. 214-RICR-60-00-1.13