Q28. Are each of the following items required for private residential facilities providing juvenile justice or rehabilitation services for youth to obtain initial licensure from your agency?

  Required for all Required for most Required for some Not required Do not provide licensure Don't know No response Total
Number
of States
a. Pass inspection of physical plant 16 0 0 0 23 2 2 43
b. Provide evidence of safe child care practices 16 0 0 0 21 2 2 41
c. Have written procedures for reporting physical or sexual abuse or neglect of youth 16 0 0 0 22 2 2 42
d. Meet all staff qualifications requirements, including training 16 0 0 0 22 2 2 42
e. Perform staff background checks 16 0 0 0 22 1 2 41
f. Meet specified staff-to-child ratios 15 0 1 0 22 2 2 42
g. Provide evidence of appropriate educational programming 16 0 0 0 22 2 2 42
h. Have procedures in place for use of approved seclusion and restraint techniques 16 0 0 0 22 2 2 42
i. Have written suicide prevention plans 12 0 1 3 21 2 2 41
j. Provide proof of accreditation from appropriate independent accrediting organization 7 0 0 9 22 2 2 42
k. Provide audited financial statement 12 0 1 2 22 3 2 42