Section 2603.70  Separation of Youth

a)         Introduction

Separation procedures should be monitored periodically to ensure adherence.

b)         Minimum Standards

1)         Separation by Sex

Female children shall be sheltered separate from physical and visual contact with male children during periods of sleeping, toileting, and bathing.  Otherwise, coeducational activities are encouraged.

2)         Separation by Category

A)        Suicide Risk.  When it is determined a youth is a suicide risk or demonstrates other serious mental distress, the child shall be immediately referred to professional clinical services, e.g., psychiatrist or psychologist.

B)        Drug Abusers. Alcohol, narcotic or other drug abusers undergoing withdrawal shall be placed in a hospital where they can be constantly supervised by trained medical personnel and shall remain under supervision during that period.

C)        Separation by Age.  Children nine to 13 years of age shall be provided sleeping accommodations separate from the 13 to 18 year olds.

(Source:  Amended at 12 Ill. Reg. 12405, effective October 1, 1988)