Specifications include, but are not limited to: Instituting an Action Plan : (anticipated three-year process) 1. Mentoring and development of Administrative Team 2. Development of systems in line with New York State Commission of Correction (SCOC) standards 3. Development of systems in line with New York State Office of Children and Family Services(OCFS) standards 4. Security Measures 5. Training for Supervisors 6. All levels of staff development 7. Training Compliance for all staff 8. Policy review and revisions 9. Scheduling for staff 10. Identify meeting schedules and needs 11. Re-aligning and standardizing of supervision of staff 12. Program scheduling and enhancement 13. Establish recreational areas including trailer for enhancement 14. Community Re-Integration for AO youth 15. Youth employment opportunities developed 16. Re-establish the youth grievance process including timelines, Grievance Coordinator, and processing PREA Certification: (anticipated 18-month process) 1. Development of a Zero Tolerance Policy 2. Develop Memorandum of Understanding with local hospital, advocacy/ rape crisis center, and Sheriff’s Department 3. Establish PREA Training Curriculum for all staff 4. Establish PREA Educational Training for all residents 5. Develop comprehensive PREA Vulnerability Assessment Instrument at Intake and periodically throughout a youth’s stay 6. Develop medical guidelines pertaining to PREA standards 7. Develop clinical guidelines pertaining to PREA standards 8. Obtain PREA boxes, signage, and forms in Spanish and English 9. Identify and train a Facility PREA Coordinator Establish data collection methods 10. Work with IT to add PREA information, Zero Tolerance Policy, and Third-Party reporting onto the 11. County website 12. Educate Administrative Team on the 43 PREA Standards Transition to New Facility: (anticipated three-year process) 1. Liaison with construction management firm 2. Establish Staffing Ratios 3. Consultation to Transition Team 4. Assist in development of operational document such as Youth Rule Book, Staff Training Performance 5. Evaluation, and training needs 6. Assist Administrative Team on youth placement within the facility based on adjudication 7. Assist in new security needs such key control, internal movement, screening, and visitation
