Emergency Planning for Juvenile Justice Residential Facilities

• 2011

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• Laurie Robinson; Melodee Hanes

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This document looks at how well juvenile justice systems are prepared for emergencies. It describes a guide to help these facilities support youth during disruptions. The guide has 12 sections covering topics like forming a planning team, budgeting, staff roles, communication procedures, protecting infrastructure, sheltering in place or evacuating, providing mental health and medical care during emergencies, training staff in emergency care and evaluating staffing needs. It also covers supporting youth and their families as well as managing volunteers.

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Focus Areas: Everyday Emergency; Mental Health

Audiences: Behavioral Health Professionals; Nurses; Physicians

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Disaster Planning; Juvenile Delinquency; Mental Health Services; Residential Facilities; Residential Treatment; Emergencies

Institutions: U.S. Department of Justice

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