Section 343.208 - Policy, Procedure, and PracticeThe governing board of the facility shall require that written policies and procedures exist governing the operation of all secure juvenile pre-adjudication detention and post-adjudication correctional facilities in the county. The policies, procedures, and practices of the facility shall include:
(1) policies that strictly prohibit: (A) abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a resident, as defined in Texas Family Code § 261.001 and § 261.401, by any individual having contact with a resident of the facility;(B) youth-on-youth sexual conduct;(C) violations of the code of ethics as outlined in Chapter 345 of this title;(D) violations of any professional code of ethics or conduct by any individual providing services to or having contact with residents of the facility; and(2) a zero-tolerance policy and practice regarding sexual abuse as defined by Chapter 358 of this title. The policy shall provide for administrative disciplinary sanctions and/or referral for criminal prosecution.37 Tex. Admin. Code § 343.208
The provisions of this §343.208 adopted to be effective January 1, 2010, 34 TexReg 7095; amended by Texas Register, Volume 39, Number 47, November 21, 2014, TexReg 9253, eff. 1/1/2015