Juvenile correctional facilities come in all shapes and sizes, from secure detention facilities to less-secure group home facilities and everything in -between. However, regardless of the type of facility, staff are responsible for maintaining custody of residents and accounting for their whereabouts at all times. One of the basic but critical duties of a youth worker is to conduct various types of counts to account for all residents, both inside and outside the facility. This course is designed for youth workers and staff working in juvenile correctional facilities. It discusses the types of counts used by juvenile facilities and strategies for maintaining the integrity of each count. It also discusses how residents try to affect the count process in a negative way.
Describe 4 types of counts and when each should be conducted.
List 5 types of information that should be documented when conducting counts.
Identify 3 ways that residents try to prevent their absence from being detected during a count.
Describe 3 strategies you can use to ensure the integrity of the count.