A. The Department of Children, Youth, and Families appoints a staff member of the Department, whose principle and primary responsibilities relate to the operation of the discipline system at the Training School, to serve as the Major Discipline Reviewer.
1. No additional duty is assigned to or assumed by the Major Discipline Reviewer which compromises his/her objectivity or which interferes with his/her ability to perform his/her principle and primary responsibilities in a timely and effective manner.
2. The Major Discipline Reviewer works with staff and residents to ensure the fair, efficient and effective operation of the Training School’s discipline system.
B. The Major Discipline Reviewer maintains objectivity, conducts all Major Discipline Reviews in accordance with this policy and procedure and is not consulted regarding a disciplinary matter prior to the review process regarding that matter.
C. The Major Discipline Reviewer is responsible for ensuring that if residents at the Training School are placed on Restrictive Status, all elements of that status comply with DCYF Policy 1200.1308, Administrative Classification to Restrictive Status. The Major Discipline Reviewer is also responsible for all required documentation of this status.
D. The Major Discipline Reviewer compiles reports on the operation of the discipline system at the Training School and forwards such reports to the Superintendent and/or designee.
E. Paragraphs A and B are consistent with American Correctional Association Standards 3-JDF-3C-14 and 3-JTS 3C-16.
