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DYS Policies & Regulations

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Chapter: 01. Department Policies

01.01.01(d) Policy Administration, Open PDF file, 556.19 KB (English, PDF 556.19 KB)
Repeal 01.01.02(b) Dissemination of Policies, Open DOC file, 85 KB (English, DOC 85 KB)
01.01.03(a) Policy on Repeal of Policies, Open DOC file, 67 KB (English, DOC 67 KB)
01.01.04(a) Policy Definitions, Open DOC file, 62.5 KB (English, DOC 62.5 KB)
01.01.09(b) On-Call System, Open DOC file, 40 KB (English, DOC 40 KB)
01.02.01(b) Fiscal Control, Open DOC file, 41.5 KB (English, DOC 41.5 KB)
01.02.02(b) Signatory Authority, Open DOC file, 39 KB (English, DOC 39 KB)
01.02.03(b) State Budget Prep, Open DOC file, 38.5 KB (English, DOC 38.5 KB)
01.02.04(b) Receipt of Cash, Open DOC file, 35.5 KB (English, DOC 35.5 KB)
01.02.05(b) POS Financial Compliance, Open DOC file, 36 KB (English, DOC 36 KB)
01.02.05(c) Financial Compliance of Contracted Services, Open DOC file, 63 KB (English, DOC 63 KB)
01.02.06(b) Encumbrances, Open DOC file, 36 KB (English, DOC 36 KB)
01.02.07(b) Client Service Payments, Open DOC file, 45.5 KB (English, DOC 45.5 KB)
01.02.08(b) Vendor Payments, Open DOC file, 34.5 KB (English, DOC 34.5 KB)
REPEAL 01.02.09(b) Foster Parent Payment August 2015, Open DOC file, 88.5 KB (English, DOC 88.5 KB)
01.02.10(b) Inventory Control, Open DOC file, 36 KB (English, DOC 36 KB)
01.02.11(b) Supplies and Inventory, Open DOC file, 44.5 KB (English, DOC 44.5 KB)
01.02.12(b) MMARS Security, Open DOC file, 39 KB (English, DOC 39 KB)
01.02.13(b) Segregation of Duty, Open DOC file, 35.5 KB (English, DOC 35.5 KB)
01.02.14(b) MMARS Coding, Open DOC file, 43.5 KB (English, DOC 43.5 KB)
01.02.15(b) Competitive Procurement of Client Services, Open DOC file, 42 KB (English, DOC 42 KB)
01.02.15(c) Procurement of Client Services, Open DOC file, 64 KB (English, DOC 64 KB)
01.02.16(b) Vehicle Maintenance, Open DOC file, 42 KB (English, DOC 42 KB)
01.02.17(b) Use of Fuel Cards, Open DOC file, 43.5 KB (English, DOC 43.5 KB)
01.02.18(b) Client Travel, Open DOC file, 39.5 KB (English, DOC 39.5 KB)
01.02.19(b) Personal Use of Cell Phones, Open DOC file, 39.5 KB (English, DOC 39.5 KB)
01.02.20(b) Vendor File Maintenance, Open DOC file, 38 KB (English, DOC 38 KB)
01.02.21(b) Client Social Security Benefits, Open DOC file, 41.5 KB (English, DOC 41.5 KB)
01.02.22(b) Budget Review, Open DOC file, 47 KB (English, DOC 47 KB)
01.02.23(b) Travel Reimbursement, Open DOC file, 44.5 KB (English, DOC 44.5 KB)
01.02.24(b) Federal Funds, Open DOC file, 45.5 KB (English, DOC 45.5 KB)
01.02.25 Purchase of Service Contract Modification, Open DOC file, 81 KB (English, DOC 81 KB)
01.02.26(a) Gift Card Policy, Open DOCX file, 793.42 KB (English, DOCX 793.42 KB)
01.03.01 Compulsory Process, Open DOC file, 38 KB (English, DOC 38 KB)
REPEAL of 01.03.02(b) Conflict of Interest, Open DOC file, 86 KB (English, DOC 86 KB)
01.03.03(e) Firearms Policy, Open DOCX file, 337.82 KB (English, DOCX 337.82 KB)

01.03.04(a) Sex Offender Registration, Open DOC file, 66 KB (English, DOC 66 KB)
01.03.05(h) Serious Incident Policy, Open PDF file, 220.19 KB (English, PDF 220.19 KB)
01.04.06 Special Placement Management, Open DOC file, 57.5 KB (English, DOC 57.5 KB)
01.05.01(b) Employee Handbook, Open DOC file, 48 KB (English, DOC 48 KB)
01.05.02(b) Personnel Records, Open DOC file, 49.5 KB (English, DOC 49.5 KB)
01.05.03(b) Employee ID Cards, Open DOC file, 60 KB (English, DOC 60 KB)
01.05.04(d) Code of Employee Conduct, Open DOC file, 78.5 KB (English, DOC 78.5 KB)
01.05.05(a) Employee Dress Code, Open DOC file, 52.5 KB (English, DOC 52.5 KB)
01.05.06(a) Hiring of Staff, Open DOC file, 305 KB (English, DOC 305 KB)
01.05.07 (c) Preventing and Responding to Sexual Abuse, Sexual Exploitation and Sexual Harassment of Youth, Open PDF file, 6.97 MB (English, PDF 6.97 MB)
2021 Sexual Harassment Policy for Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Department Employees, Open PDF file, 417.04 KB (English, PDF 417.04 KB)
01.05.09(b) Tardiness and Failure to Report, Open DOC file, 40 KB (English, DOC 40 KB)
01.05.10(b) Sick Leave, Open DOC file, 59.5 KB (English, DOC 59.5 KB)
01.05.11 SSTA, Open DOC file, 90 KB (English, DOC 90 KB)
01.05.12(b) Tobacco Free Campus, Open DOC file, 245.5 KB (English, DOC 245.5 KB)
01.05.19(b) Extended Client and Family Contact, Open DOC file, 37.5 KB (English, DOC 37.5 KB)
01.05.20 Separation of Employment, Open DOC file, 59 KB (English, DOC 59 KB)
01.06.01(b) Workplace Violence Policy, Open DOCX file, 140.71 KB (English, DOCX 140.71 KB)
Zero Tolerance for Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence and Stalking, Open PDF file, 1.5 MB (English, PDF 1.5 MB)
01.07.02 Confidentiality of Client Records, Open DOC file, 81.5 KB (English, DOC 81.5 KB)
01.07.03(b) Client Photographs, Open DOC file, 36.5 KB (English, DOC 36.5 KB)
01.08.01(a) General Technology Procedures, Open DOC file, 67.5 KB (English, DOC 67.5 KB)
01.08.02 Information Security Policy, Open DOC file, 217 KB (English, DOC 217 KB)
01.08.03 Use and Security of Criminal Justice Information, Open DOCX file, 93.32 KB (English, DOCX 93.32 KB)
01.08.05(b) Electronic Mail, Open DOC file, 39 KB (English, DOC 39 KB)
01.08.06(a) Internet and World Wide Web, Open DOC file, 53 KB (English, DOC 53 KB)
Repeal of 01.08.07(a) Use of Laptops, Open DOC file, 86 KB (English, DOC 86 KB)
01.11.01(b) Victim Registration and Notification Policy, Open DOCX file, 742.84 KB (English, DOCX 742.84 KB)

01.03.05(h) Serious Incident Policy, Open PDF file, 220.19 KB (English, PDF 220.19 KB)
01.03.06 Investigations and Internal Reviews Policy, Open PDF file, 237.63 KB (English, PDF 237.63 KB)

Chapter: 02. Continuum of Care Policies

02.01.01(c) Intake Procedures, Open DOC file, 45.5 KB (English, DOC 45.5 KB)
02.01.02(b) Transportation, Open DOC file, 61 KB (English, DOC 61 KB)
02.01.03 Security and Safety Procedures for Transportation, Open DOC file, 50.5 KB (English, DOC 50.5 KB)
02.02.01(b) Treatment Plans, Open DOC file, 47.22 KB (English, DOC 47.22 KB)
02.02.02(c) Individual Support Plan, Open DOC file, 109 KB (English, DOC 109 KB)
02.02.03(b) Advocate Systems, Open DOC file, 35.98 KB (English, DOC 35.98 KB)
02.02.04(b) Progress Reports, Open DOC file, 38.5 KB (English, DOC 38.5 KB)
02.02.05(c) Suicide Assessment in Secure, Open DOC file, 89 KB (English, DOC 89 KB)
02.02.06(a) Suicide Assessment in Residential, Open DOC file, 85.5 KB (English, DOC 85.5 KB)
02.02.07 Fee for Service Providers, Open DOC file, 43 KB (English, DOC 43 KB)
02.02.07(a) Suicide Assessment in Community, Open DOC file, 64 KB (English, DOC 64 KB)
Repeal of 02.03.01(b) Behavior Modification, Open DOC file, 86 KB (English, DOC 86 KB)
02.03.02 Client and Staff Interaction, Open DOC file, 39.5 KB (English, DOC 39.5 KB)
02.03.06(c) Youth Substance Use Assessment Prevention and Treatment Policy, Open PDF file, 1.39 MB (English, PDF 1.39 MB)

Repeal of 02.04.02(b), 02.04.03(b), 02.04.04(b), Open DOC file, 86 KB (English, DOC 86 KB)
02.04.06(d) Education of Youth through High School Equivalency, Open DOC file, 317.69 KB (English, DOC 317.69 KB)
02.05.01(a) Standard Precautions, Open DOC file, 251.14 KB (English, DOC 251.14 KB)
02.05.02 Medical Waste Management in Residential Locations, Open DOC file, 1.88 MB (English, DOC 1.88 MB)
02.05.04(a) Authorization of Medical Care, Open PDF file, 160.39 KB (English, PDF 160.39 KB)
02.05.06 Access to Diagnostic Services, Open DOC file, 41.5 KB (English, DOC 41.5 KB)
02.05.07 Continuity of Care, Open DOC file, 42.5 KB (English, DOC 42.5 KB)
02.05.08 Use of Over the Counter Medication, Open DOC file, 60.5 KB (English, DOC 60.5 KB)
02.05.09 Narcan Use in Response to Overdose, Open DOCX file, 45.35 KB (English, DOCX 45.35 KB)
02.05.14(b) HIV Awareness, Open DOC file, 99 KB (English, DOC 99 KB)
02.05.15(c) Client-Centered Medication Administration, Open DOC file, 282 KB (English, DOC 282 KB)
02.05.16(c) Use of Psychotropic Medication, Open PDF file, 302.68 KB (English, PDF 302.68 KB)
02.05.17(a) Tuberculosis Control and Prevention, Open PDF file, 129.12 KB (English, PDF 129.12 KB)
02.05.18(a) Youth Sleep Care for Residential and Community-based Placement , Open PDF file, 1.18 MB (English, PDF 1.18 MB)
02.08.05(b) Caseworker Visits, Open DOC file, 42.5 KB (English, DOC 42.5 KB)
02.10.01(a) Access to Counsel Policy in DYS Revocation Proceedings, Open DOC file, 56.5 KB (English, DOC 56.5 KB)

Chapter: 03. Daily Living Policies

03.01.01(a) Contraband, Open DOC file, 192 KB (English, DOC 192 KB)
03.01.01(b) Rated Capacity, Open DOC file, 40 KB (English, DOC 40 KB)
03.01.02(a) Searches in Secure Facilities, Open DOC file, 76.5 KB (English, DOC 76.5 KB)
03.01.03(a) Searches in Residential Facilities, Open DOC file, 76 KB (English, DOC 76 KB)
03.01.04(a) Searches in Community Programs, Open DOC file, 68 KB (English, DOC 68 KB)
03.02.01(b) Unit Logs, Open DOC file, 54 KB (English, DOC 54 KB)
03.02.02(d) Security Checks and Inspections with Residential Locations, Open DOC file, 230.15 KB (English, DOC 230.15 KB)
03.02.04(b) Client Counts, Open DOC file, 43.5 KB (English, DOC 43.5 KB)
03.02.05(b) Client Movement, Open DOC file, 41.5 KB (English, DOC 41.5 KB)
03.02.07(d) Weapons, Open DOC file, 43 KB (English, DOC 43 KB)
03.02.08 (f) Restraints and Use of Force in Residential and Community Placement, Open DOC file, 100.5 KB (English, DOC 100.5 KB)

03.02.09(b) Position Assignments, Open DOC file, 34.5 KB (English, DOC 34.5 KB)
03.02.11(b) Key Control, Open DOC file, 259 KB (English, DOC 259 KB)
03.02.13(b) Audio Communications Equipment , Open DOC file, 39 KB (English, DOC 39 KB)
03.02.14(b) Law Enforcement Assistance , Open DOC file, 40 KB (English, DOC 40 KB)
03.02.15(d) Fire Safety Policy, Open DOCX file, 768.07 KB (English, DOCX 768.07 KB)
03.02.16(b) Hazardous Materials, Open DOC file, 42 KB (English, DOC 42 KB)
03.02.17(b) Bomb Threats, Open DOC file, 43.5 KB (English, DOC 43.5 KB)
03.02.18(b) Severe Weather, Open DOC file, 43 KB (English, DOC 43 KB)
03.02.19(b) Evacuation Procedures, Open DOC file, 53 KB (English, DOC 53 KB)
03.02.20(c) Group Disturbances, Open DOCX file, 55.45 KB (English, DOCX 55.45 KB)
03.02.22(b) Hunger Strikes, Open DOC file, 42.5 KB (English, DOC 42.5 KB)
03.02.23(b) Hostage Situations, Open DOC file, 46 KB (English, DOC 46 KB)
03.02.24 Escapes and Parole Violations, Open DOC file, 64 KB (English, DOC 64 KB)
03.02.25(b) Pass Policy, Open DOC file, 144.5 KB (English, DOC 144.5 KB)
03.02.28(c) Supervision of Boating Water and Ice Activities for DYS Youth, Open PDF file, 149.89 KB (English, PDF 149.89 KB)
03.03.01(a) Involuntary Room Confinement, Open DOC file, 155.5 KB (English, DOC 155.5 KB)
03.04.01 Youth Grievance, Open DOC file, 98 KB (English, DOC 98 KB)
03.04.02(b) Mail, Open DOC file, 46 KB (English, DOC 46 KB)
03.04.03(b) Telephone use, Open DOC file, 40 KB (English, DOC 40 KB)
03.04.04(c) Residential Visitation Policy Incorporating Family Engagement Principles, Open DOC file, 112.3 KB (English, DOC 112.3 KB)
Family Engagement Principles and Guideline, Open DOCX file, 40.14 KB (English, DOCX 40.14 KB)

03.04.05(b) Voting, Open DOC file, 34.5 KB (English, DOC 34.5 KB)
03.04.06(b) Foreign Languages in Facilities, Open DOC file, 37 KB (English, DOC 37 KB)
03.04.07(b) Movies, Open DOC file, 37.5 KB (English, DOC 37.5 KB)
03.04.08(b) Religious Services, Open DOC file, 40 KB (English, DOC 40 KB)
03.04.09(a) Prohibition of Harassment and Discrimination Against Youth, Open PDF file, 199.36 KB (English, PDF 199.36 KB)
MA DYS GUIDELINES FOR SERVING YOUTH WITH DISABILITIES UNDER SECTION 504, Open DOCX file, 55.39 KB (English, DOCX 55.39 KB)
Guidelines Nutrition Program Civil Rights Complaints, Open DOCX file, 23.84 KB (English, DOCX 23.84 KB)
Guideline on LGBTQ Youth, Open DOCX file, 35.22 KB (English, DOCX 35.22 KB)
03.04.10(a) Youth Wellness in Residential Settings, Open DOCX file, 750.89 KB (English, DOCX 750.89 KB)

03.05.05 Personal Property and Funds, Open DOC file, 70 KB (English, DOC 70 KB)

Chapter: 04. Departure Policies

04.01.01 Non-Guardian Placement of Youth, Open PDF file, 301.18 KB (English, PDF 301.18 KB)
04.02.01(a) Inter-Regional Transfers, Open DOC file, 97.5 KB (English, DOC 97.5 KB)
REPEAL 04.04.02 Foster Home Approval, Open DOC file, 88.5 KB (English, DOC 88.5 KB)
01.06.01(b) Workplace Violence Policy, Open DOCX file, 140.71 KB (English, DOCX 140.71 KB)

DYS Regulations

109 CMR 2.00: General conditions
109 CMR 3.00: Access to all records of juveniles committed to the Department of Youth Services
109 CMR 4.00: Classification of youth committed to the Department of Youth Services
109 CMR 5.00: Involuntary room confinement of youth detained by or committed to the Department of Youth Services
109 CMR 6.00: Restraints and use of force with youth detained by or committed to the Department of Youth Services
109 CMR 7.00: The granting of passes for youth committed to the Department of Youth Services
109 CMR 8.00: The granting and revocation of conditional liberty for youth committed to the Department of Youth Services
109 CMR 9.00: Discharge of juveniles committed to the Department of Youth Services
109 CMR 10.00: Social science research by outside agencies or persons
109 CMR 12 Rescinded November 21, 2014. Superseded by 101 CMR 15.01

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