Observation Reports and Logbooks
3 Types of Observation Reports
What is .. Healthcare (ie. concussion protocol), Observation (ie. weird/bizarre behavior), and Secure De-escalation
YAIT
What is ... youth assessment intake/interview tool
Youths perspective - can be true or false
Not Mandatory on Warrant
What is ... DOB
Red Stripe = Youth
Green Stripe = Adult
Focus of Behavior Management
What is ... help youth move from negative behavior to developing positive relationships
Might be first positive or role model to youth
"PROSOCIAL"
Control Center
What is ... self-contained unit within facility where security activities are monitored and controlled to secure from internal/external breach or assault
Age Determines
What is ... amount of time in SDU
example: 16 and under is 8hrs per day up to 24hrs per week
The Process (hint .. there are 7)
What is ...
1) Youth Arrives (constable, OPP, surrender)
2) Confirm Identity (ASK THEM)
3) Offer Immediate needs (basic needs -- food, water, call home, etc.)
4) Complete Intake Process
5) Shower and Issued Facility Clothing
6) YSM Assigns Youth to Unit
7) Escort Youth to Assigned Unit
Evident or Not You Must Document
What is ... areas of complaint or injury
Pictures are to be taken whether visible marking is present or not with an A/I and OR
Five Youth Needs
What is ...
Structure (set clear expectations)
Physical and Psychological Safety (reason for behavior and refer to services that meet their needs)
Development of Strong Relationships (role model, supportive, nurturing)
Fair and Just Treatment (consistency)
Sense of Control (accountability, opportunity to make decisions and learn consequence for actions)
Importance of Security in Facility
What is ... safety of everyone, address hazards, inventory, and help avoid/reduce risks
Absence of can lead to chaos, injury, and death
Running Count in Logbook
What is ... youth only
E
R
G
Acronym and What Is It the Foundation For
What is ...
Empathy
Respect
Genuineness
This is the foundation and start of RC
Routine Strip Searches
What is ... occur during admission to custody/facility and when a YP re-enters facility and has not been observed at all times during escort
Debriefing Window with Youth
What is ... 48hrs
However it can still be done after if YP change mind
Static vs Dynamic
What is ...
Static : Does not move (cameras, locks, fences, blue button)
Dynamic : Active/changing (YSOs, RC, youth count, searches)
Both are EQUALLY important
YSM Must Check Logbook
What is ... every 4hrs
Signed in red pen
What is ... every three years or if change in appearance
Need to be taken against a white wall with an issued camera
Information YSOs are NOT Privy to
What is ... medical information (ie. HIV)
Incentive Programming
What is ... incentives used to motivate, acknowledge, and reward YP for positive behavior change and active participation (ie. points, level, programming)
**Eliminates cash, consistency across all facilities, buy tuck items with points being marked twice per day and discussed weekly
Benefits of Good Security (7)
What is ...
Feeling unsafe = given peace of mind
Peer on Peer Aggression = present, proximity, and prevention
Escapes = reducing opportunity
Incidents/Crises = proactive, observations
Restraints = VERY temporary, maintain control, double locks
Contraband = trained eye, searches
Trauma/Injuries = will be challenged, have integrity
First Logbook Entry Requirement
What is ... Printed name, signature, and initial
Potential Admission Method Section 88 and 102
What is ... transfer from open custody
Acting up - can be placed for up to 15 days
What is ... breach
Breaking curfew - ordered back to facility
Personal Property Declaration (A-G)
What is ... always done in pairs
A) Clothing
B) Personal Effects
C) Cash (someone must witness)
D) Property IN (ie. letter someone drops off)
E) Property OUT (something someone picks up)
F) Police Seizure (need warrant)
G) Transfer or Release
Five Steps to Limit Setting
What is ...
1) Identify specific behavior (problem is problem not youth)
2) Explain why behavior is not accepted (breach rules, inappropriate)
3) Offer options/alternatives (redirect, go to room, etc.)
4. Allow youth time to decide (address behavior in the moment)
5. Follow through (change = move forward, repetition = consequence)
Patrols
100 Point Bonus - Discrepancies mean what?
What is ... predetermined 15min intervals
Check for tampering, malfunctioning equipment, missed tools, etc.
Discrepancies ANYWHERE mean OR.