Section 373.04. Responsibilities of youth.

  Youth placed under department supervision have the opportunity to learn and to demonstrate constructive values and behaviors. By conducting themselves according to the rules and policies of the institution, youth will not only avoid the consequences of misconduct as outlined in this chapter, but will also earn a progressively greater degree of independence during the time of institutional placement. Youth shall do all of the following:

(1)  Allow others to have privacy.

(2)  Respect the property of others.

(3)  Refrain from physically or verbally abusing, exploiting or otherwise harming other youth, staff, or any other person.

(4)  Accept adult guidance, support and supervision.

(5)  Know the rules of the institution and ask questions of staff if unsure of the meaning of a rule.

(6)  Be supportive of efforts by other youth to involve themselves in individual programs and assist others in their efforts to obey institution rules.

(7)  Respect the race, gender, age, handicaps, religious background and culture of other persons.

(8)  Participate in major decision-making affecting the youth's life.

(9)  Carry out the youth's part of the individual case plan.

(10)  Use the complaint procedures to address problems that cannot be handled on an informal basis.

(11)  Maintain good personal hygiene and strive to maintain good health.

(12)  Participate in an active, positive manner in the assigned program.

History: Cr. Register, June, 2000, No. 534 , eff. 7-1-00.