As introduced: The Office of Juvenile Services must adopt rules and regulations prohibiting the seclusion of juveniles placed with or committed to OJS for disciplinary purposes in any facility or treatment program operated by OJS or by a person under contract with OJS. Standards need to be created for the…...
Create rules for use of seclusion in Nebraska’s youth facilities – LB 562
Children in our juvenile justice system deserve services that give them a true chance to succeed. This means both keeping youth in the least-restrictive setting possible, close to home and family, and for those youth who need secure care, ensuring conditions, policies, and practices that give them a real chance…...
