Behavior Modification Unit (BMU)

Behavior Modification Unit (BMU) MDHS will have a specialized housing unit for youth with serious behaviors. The Unit shall provide intensive structure, services, treatment and programs to help youth develop the skills needed to increase positive behaviors and control negative behaviors with the goal of re- integrating the student back into the general population. Source: Miss. Code Ann. § 43-27-22 Rule 3.11 Observation Unit MDHS will place youth in a separate observation unit due to special circumstances that threaten the security and orderly management of the facility until the need for special housing is resolved.