Youth Rights & Responsibilities (3.1)
This is how youth are welcomed when they arrive at CWC.
What is "With a smile, kindness, and fairness"?
This is what CWC commits to in the Cultural Safety policy.
What is "Ensuring youth receive care that is safe and respectful of their cultural identity"?
This is what AWOL stands for.
What is "Absent Without Leave"?
This is when staff can search a youth’s belongings.
What is "Only when necessary for safety and with just cause"?
These are the only people allowed to drive CWC vehicles.
What is "Only authorized staff with the required license"?
This is what staff must do if a youth refuses medication.
What is "Staff will explain what this means and support them in making an informed choice. Their decision will always be respected"?
This is how CWC creates a culturally safe environment.
What is "By ensuring youth feel heard, seen, and valued for who they are"?
This is the first step staff must take when a youth is missing.
What is "Check the grounds, including outbuildings and security cameras"?
These are the people who must be present during a room search.
What is "At least two staff members, with the youth present whenever possible"?
This is what staff must do before driving a CWC vehicle.
What is "Complete a Vehicle Inspection Report"?
These are the rights youth have during a search.
What is "Youth have the right to be informed of the search, be treated with respect, and ask questions"?
This is the definition of culturally unsafe practices.
What is "Actions that make youth feel diminished, disrespected, or unheard"?
These are the people staff must contact immediately if a youth is not found.
What is "The police and on-call staff"?
These are the types of searches that are not allowed at CWC.
What is "Body cavity searches, frisking, or pat-downs"?
This is when CWC vehicles must be refueled.
What is "When the fuel level reaches ½ tank to ensure vehicles remain ready for use"?
This is how youth can file a complaint.
What is "Talk to a trusted staff member, meet with a Cultural Mentor, or request help to file a complaint"?
These are the cultural supports provided at CWC
What is "Access to smudging, sweat lodge ceremonies, Elders, and traditional healing practices"?
This is what staff must do when a youth returns from AWOL.
What is "Conduct a substance use check and document findings"?
This is how staff should handle contraband that is found.
What is "Secure it in the designated lockbox and notify the Program Coordinator"?
This is what staff must do if they receive a traffic violation while driving a CWC vehicle.
What is "Report it to the Executive Director immediately"?
These are the responsibilities youth have while at CWC.
What is "Treat others with respect, participate in healing activities, and follow community rules"?
This is the training CWC provides to staff for cultural safety.
What is "Cultural sensitivity training, guided by Elders and community leaders"?
This is what must be completed before the end of the shift when an AWOL occurs.
What is "A detailed incident report"?
This is what must be documented after every search.
What is "The reason for the search, findings, and actions taken"?
This is the required next step in the event of an accident
What is "Report it immediately and submit a written report within 24 hours"?