This is an official California Judicial Council form dealing with juvenile matters. It may be used for juvenile issues in California courts. Enter the information as indicated on the form and file with the court as appropriate.
Corona Commitment to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Division of Juvenile Justice (CDC DJ): 1. Overview of Corona Commitment: Corona Commitment is a program initiated by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Division of Juvenile Justice (CDC DJ) to address the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic within juvenile facilities. This commitment aims to protect the health and well-being of both youth offenders and staff members while ensuring the continuation of essential services. 2. Key Goals of Corona Commitment: — Maintaining a safe and healthy environment within juvenile facilities during the pandemic. — Implementing guidelines and protocols to prevent the spread of COVID-19 among incarcerated youth and staff. — Providing appropriate medical care and resources to youth offenders affected by COVID-19. — Ensuring a seamless continuation of educational, vocational, and rehabilitative programs. — Promoting mental health and well-being through increased access to counseling and support services. 3. Preventive Measures under Corona Commitment: — Regular sanitation and disinfection of living areas, common spaces, and high-touch surfaces. — Mandatory wearing of masks or face coverings for both staff and youth. — Frequent temperature checks and health screenings for everyone entering the facilities. — Implementation of social distancing measures and modifications in daily routines to reduce close contact. — Limited visitation and increased use of remote communication options (e.g., video calls) to minimize external exposure. 4. Medical Support and Testing: — Implementation of on-site medical teams to provide prompt healthcare services. — Testing protocols for youth offenders and staff members exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms. — Identification and isolation of positive cases, contact tracing, and appropriate medical treatment. — Collaborations with local health authorities for testing, vaccination, and timely access to medical resources. 5. Continuation of Education and Rehabilitation Programs: — Adapting educational programs to remote learning and providing necessary technology resources. — Ensuring access to educational materials and facilitating virtual classes or self-paced study. — Maintaining vocational training opportunities with appropriate safety measures in place. — Enhancing rehabilitative programs, such as substance abuse counseling, anger management, and mental health interventions, through telehealth or modified formats. 6. Mental Health and Support Services: — Expanded mental health resources, including counseling and therapy services. — Promoting virtual support groups and workshops to address emotional and psychological needs. — Provision of crisis intervention services and suicide prevention protocols. — Collaborations with external agencies to offer additional mental health support to youth offenders and their families. Different Types of Corona Commitment Programs: 1. Corona Commitment for Detention Facilities: — Focused on juvenile detention centers and their unique challenges related to COVID-19 prevention and control. 2. Corona Commitment for Long-Term Residential Facilities: — Targeting long-term residential facilities within the Division of Juvenile Justice, accommodating youth committed for a more extended period. 3. Corona Commitment for Reentry and Aftercare Services: — Addressing the needs of youth offenders transitioning out of the CDC DJ system, providing necessary support and resources for successful reintegration into society during the pandemic. Overall, the Corona Commitment by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Division of Juvenile Justice, demonstrates a comprehensive approach to safeguarding the well-being, health, and opportunities of incarcerated youth amid the challenging circumstances presented by the COVID-19 pandemic.Corona Commitment to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Division of Juvenile Justice (CDC DJ): 1. Overview of Corona Commitment: Corona Commitment is a program initiated by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Division of Juvenile Justice (CDC DJ) to address the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic within juvenile facilities. This commitment aims to protect the health and well-being of both youth offenders and staff members while ensuring the continuation of essential services. 2. Key Goals of Corona Commitment: — Maintaining a safe and healthy environment within juvenile facilities during the pandemic. — Implementing guidelines and protocols to prevent the spread of COVID-19 among incarcerated youth and staff. — Providing appropriate medical care and resources to youth offenders affected by COVID-19. — Ensuring a seamless continuation of educational, vocational, and rehabilitative programs. — Promoting mental health and well-being through increased access to counseling and support services. 3. Preventive Measures under Corona Commitment: — Regular sanitation and disinfection of living areas, common spaces, and high-touch surfaces. — Mandatory wearing of masks or face coverings for both staff and youth. — Frequent temperature checks and health screenings for everyone entering the facilities. — Implementation of social distancing measures and modifications in daily routines to reduce close contact. — Limited visitation and increased use of remote communication options (e.g., video calls) to minimize external exposure. 4. Medical Support and Testing: — Implementation of on-site medical teams to provide prompt healthcare services. — Testing protocols for youth offenders and staff members exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms. — Identification and isolation of positive cases, contact tracing, and appropriate medical treatment. — Collaborations with local health authorities for testing, vaccination, and timely access to medical resources. 5. Continuation of Education and Rehabilitation Programs: — Adapting educational programs to remote learning and providing necessary technology resources. — Ensuring access to educational materials and facilitating virtual classes or self-paced study. — Maintaining vocational training opportunities with appropriate safety measures in place. — Enhancing rehabilitative programs, such as substance abuse counseling, anger management, and mental health interventions, through telehealth or modified formats. 6. Mental Health and Support Services: — Expanded mental health resources, including counseling and therapy services. — Promoting virtual support groups and workshops to address emotional and psychological needs. — Provision of crisis intervention services and suicide prevention protocols. — Collaborations with external agencies to offer additional mental health support to youth offenders and their families. Different Types of Corona Commitment Programs: 1. Corona Commitment for Detention Facilities: — Focused on juvenile detention centers and their unique challenges related to COVID-19 prevention and control. 2. Corona Commitment for Long-Term Residential Facilities: — Targeting long-term residential facilities within the Division of Juvenile Justice, accommodating youth committed for a more extended period. 3. Corona Commitment for Reentry and Aftercare Services: — Addressing the needs of youth offenders transitioning out of the CDC DJ system, providing necessary support and resources for successful reintegration into society during the pandemic. Overall, the Corona Commitment by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Division of Juvenile Justice, demonstrates a comprehensive approach to safeguarding the well-being, health, and opportunities of incarcerated youth amid the challenging circumstances presented by the COVID-19 pandemic.
