YSC Basics
What does YSC stand for?
Youth Services Center
What is a cell?
A cell is your room while you are staying here at YSC. You are in it alone and are responsible for anything in it.
Around 4:00 AM.
Are you required to attend school everyday?
School is voluntary- you are not required and you can decline school. However, it is a part of programming, so coming out and participating in school is definitely a positive thing for you to do while you are here.
What is the difference between a major and a minor rule violation?
Major rule violation- behaviors that are potentially dangerous to the acting-out youth or others, or are destructive to property.
Minor rule violation- do not threaten the safety and security of the facility but are still breaking policy rules.
You signed a cautionary statement when you first arrived. What does that do?
Cautions (Warns) you to not talk about your case or the reason you are here. Any information that you give out to other youth or staff here could possibly be used against you in court.
What are at least 2 expectations of your cell?
Keep it clean, bed is made before you leave your cell, your toilet is flushed, books, cards, and puzzles/pieces are neat on the table, no scratching paint off or inscribing anything into the door, walls, table, etc.
When do you request to make a phone call?
When staff wakes you up for your shower in the morning, they ask you who you would like to call throughout the day. This includes professionals and parent/guardian in the evening.
How do you earn "Free Day Friday"?
By coming out for school every day of the week and having ZERO write-ups for the week.
What is NOT a consequence of a rule violation? (multiple choice)
A. Loss of privileges for a specified amount of time.
B. 24-48 hours down-not allowed out of your cell except for a large muscle exercise. (If you are a serious security risk, you will remain in your cell to exercise.)
C. Segregation- all programming is solo.
D. A pizza party!
D. A pizza party is a reward for limited disciplinary reports through the week.
You have access to a doctor. How do you get to see him?
You have to ask that staff make a medical request for you. He will go through those requests the next time he is in the facility so you can see him.
True or false: You are expected to use manners and to ask permission from staff before doing anything.
TRUE. If you need something while in your cell, you have a cell card to put under your door and wait until staff can get to you. If you are in school, dayroom or gym, you are to raise your hand and ask permission for whatever you need.
Being rude, disrespectful or telling staff what is going to happen, or moving without asking first will likely have negative consequences.
How many letters can you have sent out?
You are allowed to send out 2 free letters each week.
What does A.I.M. Stand for?
Achieve Your Goals, Be Independent and Make Good Choices.
What is NOT a consequence for a rule violation? (multiple choice)
A. Disciplinary Write-up
B. Segregation
C. Free-Day Friday
D. Loss of Dayroom
C. Free-Day Friday is a reward for good behavior during the week.
What does adjudicated and non-adjudicated mean?
Adjudicated means you have been sentenced and are awaiting transer to Pine Hills or another facility. Non-adjudicated means you have NOT been sentenced yet.
Which is NOT an expectation for the way you move around YSC? (multiple choice)
A. You are to step out of your cell door and face the wall before staff tells you where to go.
B. You are to walk as fast as you can to wherever you are going.
C. You are to refrain from looking in other cell windows or talking to youth through their doors as you are passing.
D. Your hands are behind your back at all times.
B. You are to walk at a reasonable pace, going ONLY in the direction of where you are supposed to go. Walking around on your own or turning around is not an option without staff acknowledgement.
What are 3 examples of Minor Rule violations?
War stories- talking about why you are here or what/who you are involved with outside of the facility, Disrespect to peers or staff, failure to follow staff direction, horseplay, inappropriate or manipulative behaviors, boundary issues, communicating between cells, note passing, having contraband, etc.
If you violate any of the rules set forth by YSC, what might happen?
You are subject to reprimand, a written report of misconduct, disciplinary action and/or filing of criminal charges. As a result, you may lose certain privileges and have restrictions imposed.
What are 3 things that are expected of the way you dress?
No sagging, white shirt is tucked in, pants are not rolled up or folded, shirt pocket is empty, orange clothes are clean (you can request new oranges every few days at shower time).