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Chapter: 01. Department Policies

Open DOC file, 86.5 KB,  01.01.01(c) Policy Administration (English, DOC 86.5 KB)
Open DOC file, 85 KB,  Repeal 01.01.02(b) Dissemination of Policies (English, DOC 85 KB)
Open DOC file, 67 KB,  01.01.03(a) Policy on Repeal of Policies (English, DOC 67 KB)
Open DOC file, 62.5 KB,  01.01.04(a) Policy Definitions (English, DOC 62.5 KB)
Open DOC file, 40 KB,  01.01.09(b) On-Call System (English, DOC 40 KB)
Open DOC file, 41.5 KB,  01.02.01(b) Fiscal Control (English, DOC 41.5 KB)
Open DOC file, 39 KB,  01.02.02(b) Signatory Authority (English, DOC 39 KB)
Open DOC file, 38.5 KB,  01.02.03(b) State Budget Prep (English, DOC 38.5 KB)
Open DOC file, 35.5 KB,  01.02.04(b) Receipt of Cash (English, DOC 35.5 KB)
Open DOC file, 36 KB,  01.02.05(b) POS Financial Compliance (English, DOC 36 KB)
Open DOC file, 63 KB,  01.02.05(c) Financial Compliance of Contracted Services (English, DOC 63 KB)
Open DOC file, 36 KB,  01.02.06(b) Encumbrances (English, DOC 36 KB)
Open DOC file, 45.5 KB,  01.02.07(b) Client Service Payments (English, DOC 45.5 KB)
Open DOC file, 34.5 KB,  01.02.08(b) Vendor Payments (English, DOC 34.5 KB)
Open DOC file, 88.5 KB,  REPEAL 01.02.09(b) Foster Parent Payment August 2015 (English, DOC 88.5 KB)
Open DOC file, 36 KB,  01.02.10(b) Inventory Control (English, DOC 36 KB)
Open DOC file, 44.5 KB,  01.02.11(b) Supplies and Inventory (English, DOC 44.5 KB)
Open DOC file, 39 KB,  01.02.12(b) MMARS Security (English, DOC 39 KB)
Open DOC file, 35.5 KB,  01.02.13(b) Segregation of Duty (English, DOC 35.5 KB)
Open DOC file, 43.5 KB,  01.02.14(b) MMARS Coding (English, DOC 43.5 KB)
Open DOC file, 42 KB,  01.02.15(b) Competitive Procurement of Client Services (English, DOC 42 KB)
Open DOC file, 64 KB,  01.02.15(c) Procurement of Client Services (English, DOC 64 KB)
Open DOC file, 42 KB,  01.02.16(b) Vehicle Maintenance (English, DOC 42 KB)
Open DOC file, 43.5 KB,  01.02.17(b) Use of Fuel Cards (English, DOC 43.5 KB)
Open DOC file, 39.5 KB,  01.02.18(b) Client Travel (English, DOC 39.5 KB)
Open DOC file, 39.5 KB,  01.02.19(b) Personal Use of Cell Phones (English, DOC 39.5 KB)
Open DOC file, 38 KB,  01.02.20(b) Vendor File Maintenance (English, DOC 38 KB)
Open DOC file, 41.5 KB,  01.02.21(b) Client Social Security Benefits (English, DOC 41.5 KB)
Open DOC file, 47 KB,  01.02.22(b) Budget Review (English, DOC 47 KB)
Open DOC file, 44.5 KB,  01.02.23(b) Travel Reimbursement (English, DOC 44.5 KB)
Open DOC file, 45.5 KB,  01.02.24(b) Federal Funds (English, DOC 45.5 KB)
Open DOC file, 81 KB,  01.02.25 Purchase of Service Contract Modification (English, DOC 81 KB)
Open DOCX file, 793.42 KB,  01.02.26(a) Gift Card Policy (English, DOCX 793.42 KB)
Open DOC file, 38 KB,  01.03.01 Compulsory Process (English, DOC 38 KB)
Open DOC file, 86 KB,  REPEAL of 01.03.02(b) Conflict of Interest (English, DOC 86 KB)
Open DOCX file, 337.82 KB,  01.03.03(e) Firearms Policy (English, DOCX 337.82 KB)

Open DOC file, 66 KB,  01.03.04(a) Sex Offender Registration (English, DOC 66 KB)
Open PDF file, 220.19 KB,  01.03.05(h) Serious Incident Policy (English, PDF 220.19 KB)
Open DOC file, 57.5 KB,  01.04.06 Special Placement Management (English, DOC 57.5 KB)
Open DOC file, 48 KB,  01.05.01(b) Employee Handbook (English, DOC 48 KB)
Open DOC file, 49.5 KB,  01.05.02(b) Personnel Records (English, DOC 49.5 KB)
Open DOC file, 60 KB,  01.05.03(b) Employee ID Cards (English, DOC 60 KB)
Open DOC file, 78.5 KB,  01.05.04(d) Code of Employee Conduct (English, DOC 78.5 KB)
Open DOC file, 52.5 KB,  01.05.05(a) Employee Dress Code (English, DOC 52.5 KB)
Open DOC file, 305 KB,  01.05.06(a) Hiring of Staff (English, DOC 305 KB)
Open PDF file, 6.97 MB,  01.05.07 (c) Preventing and Responding to Sexual Abuse, Sexual Exploitation and Sexual Harassment of Youth (English, PDF 6.97 MB)
Open DOCX file, 462.29 KB,  01.05.08 Prohibition of Sexual Harassment in the Workplace (English, DOCX 462.29 KB)
Open DOC file, 40 KB,  01.05.09(b) Tardiness and Failure to Report (English, DOC 40 KB)
Open DOC file, 59.5 KB,  01.05.10(b) Sick Leave (English, DOC 59.5 KB)
Open DOC file, 90 KB,  01.05.11 SSTA (English, DOC 90 KB)
Open DOC file, 245.5 KB,  01.05.12(b) Tobacco Free Campus (English, DOC 245.5 KB)
Open DOC file, 37.5 KB,  01.05.19(b) Extended Client and Family Contact (English, DOC 37.5 KB)
Open DOC file, 59 KB,  01.05.20 Separation of Employment (English, DOC 59 KB)
Open DOC file, 118.5 KB,  01.05.21 Overtime Policy (English, DOC 118.5 KB)
Open DOCX file, 55.66 KB,  01.05.22 Social Media Policy (English, DOCX 55.66 KB)
Open DOC file, 72 KB,  01.06.01 Workplace Violence Prevention (English, DOC 72 KB)
Open PDF file, 313.81 KB,  01.06.01(a) DYS Workplace Violence Policy and Plan (English, PDF 313.81 KB)
Open PDF file, 1.5 MB,  Zero Tolerance for Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence and Stalking (English, PDF 1.5 MB)
Open DOC file, 81.5 KB,  01.07.02 Confidentiality of Client Records (English, DOC 81.5 KB)
Open DOC file, 36.5 KB,  01.07.03(b) Client Photographs (English, DOC 36.5 KB)
Open DOC file, 67.5 KB,  01.08.01(a) General Technology Procedures (English, DOC 67.5 KB)
Open DOC file, 217 KB,  01.08.02 Information Security Policy (English, DOC 217 KB)
Open DOCX file, 93.32 KB,  01.08.03 Use and Security of Criminal Justice Information (English, DOCX 93.32 KB)
Open DOC file, 39 KB,  01.08.05(b) Electronic Mail (English, DOC 39 KB)
Open DOC file, 53 KB,  01.08.06(a) Internet and World Wide Web (English, DOC 53 KB)
Open DOC file, 86 KB,  Repeal of 01.08.07(a) Use of Laptops (English, DOC 86 KB)
Open DOCX file, 742.84 KB,  01.11.01(b) Victim Registration and Notification Policy (English, DOCX 742.84 KB)

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

Chapter: 02. Continuum of Care Policies

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

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

Chapter: 03. Daily Living Policies

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

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

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

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

Chapter: 04. Departure Policies

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