Section DOC 371.01 - Authority and purpose(1) This chapter is promulgated under the authority of ss. 227.11(2) (a) and 938.48(16), Stats., to establish standards and procedures to be followed by department staff in identifying a youth's program needs, establishing a case management plan to address those program needs while in a type 1 or type 2 secured correctional facility or on aftercare and for making decisions regarding the extension, release, transfer or discharge of youth.(2) Through this chapter, the department seeks to achieve all of the following goals: (a) To provide the care and control of each youth required for the protection of the public.(b) To identify specific, objective short-term and long-term program needs for each youth and to outline a case plan that will assist in meeting the program needs.(c) To provide a safe, humane and caring environment.(d) To provide opportunities for youth to learn skills that will assist them in avoiding a return to criminal behavior.(e) To assist youth in their reintegration to the community.Wis. Admin. Code Department of Corrections DOC 371.01
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