SECTION 355.506. Behavioral Screening

(a) Before being assigned to housing, the juvenile shall be screened for potential vulnerabilities or tendencies of acting out with sexually aggressive or assaultive behavior. Documentation of the screening shall be maintained. Housing assignments shall be made accordingly.

(b) The behavioral screening shall take into consideration and address the following information:

(1) age;

(2) current charge(s) and offense history;

(3) physical size/stature;

(4) current state of mind;

(5) sexual orientation;

(6) prior sexual victimization or abuse;

(7) level of emotional and cognitive development;

(8) physical disabilities;

(9) mental disabilities, including emotional, intellectual, and developmental disabilities; and

(10) any other pertinent information.

(c) The admission form shall contain the date of the behavioral screening and a written acknowledgement signed by the staff member who completed the behavioral screening stating that the information in the behavioral screening was taken into consideration when making a housing assignment.

Source Note: The provisions of this §355.506 adopted to be effective November 15, 2013, 38 TexReg 7973