Young people that are detained have the right to be held in facilities that meet legal requirements and offer the best professional standards of practice. Youth must be housed in safe, humane, and developmentally appropriate settings. These 10 Steps to Facility Improvement give you an overview of the Facility Assessment Process and used in conjunction with the Facility Assessment Resources.
Getting Started
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1. Determine Readiness & Identify Site Lead |
2. Recruit & Assemble Team |
3. Schedule Assessment Dates & Set Timeline |
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Doing the Assessment
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4. Initial Team Meeting & Training
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5. Review Facility Documents |
6. Conduct on-site Assessment
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Lasting Impact
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7. Write Assessment Report |
8. Present Findings Assessment Report |
9. Develop Improvement Plan |
10. Establish On-going Review Process |
| For more details on how to complete these steps, enroll in the Facility Assessment Online Training Course. |