Discipline of Youth in Care

TITLE 89: SOCIAL SERVICES CHAPTER III: DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES PART 415 RELATIVE HOME CERTIFICATION SECTION 415.80 DISCIPLINE OF YOUTH IN CARE Section 415.80  Discipline of Youth in Care a)         The placing worker shall discuss the importance of using age-appropriate non-corporal discipline that meets the youth in care's identified needs. The discussion shall include information about trauma-based reactive behaviors and shall emphasize the negative effects resulting from using corporal punishment, as well as, the use of derogatory or demeaning language towards the youth in care or family members. b)         Caregivers are prohibited from subjecting the youth in care to corporal punishment, verbal abuse, threats, or derogatory remarks about the youth in care or the youth in care's family.