Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 101-1-2 - Administration, Organization, and Philosophy2.1. Organization and Administration. The juvenile detention and correctional facilities in West Virginia shall be administered and managed by the Division as provided in W. Va. Code §§49-5E et seq.2.2. Philosophy, goals and policies. The Commission is responsible for the formulation and approval of desirable standards for the care of juveniles. The Commission's standards shall be updated through consultation with the Division, the respective juvenile detention and correctional facilities operated under the direction of the Division and of the Division's Advisory Board. The standards in this rule shall be the minimum standards established by the American Correctional Association's Standards for Juvenile Detention Facilities, as amended from time to time. The West Virginia State Licensing Requirements for Group Residential Facilities, 78CSR3, shall also be a source for the updating of the Commission's standards. The Division shall prepare a written statement that describes the philosophy, goals and policies of the facilities under its control, and is to be reviewed annually and updated as necessary. The Commission shall make available this statement to staff, residents and the general public upon request.2.3. The policies and procedures of the facility will correlate and adhere to all provisions of West Virginia State Code, particularly those related to child-care practices and "reporting" procedures in the case of child neglect or abuse including "institutional abuse."