DOC 347.35 DOC 347.35 Publications.

DOC 347.35(1) (1) The facility shall provide access to reading materials of general interest including books, newspapers, and magazines to all youth.

DOC 347.35(2) (2) The facility may not limit access to reading materials except when reasonably related to the security of the facility or the health and development of the youth.

DOC 347.35 History History: CR 20-030: cr. Register October 2021 No. 790, eff. 11-1-21.

DOC 347.36 DOC 347.36 Religious practices.

DOC 347.36(1) (1) The facility may not discriminate against a youth on the basis of the youth’s religious beliefs.

DOC 347.36(2) (2) Youth shall have the opportunity to participate in religious practices, services, and programming, and have access to property of their religious practices consistent with existing state and federal law.

DOC 347.36(3) (3) Staff and individuals who provide religious programming or services may not compel youth participation in or adoption of a particular religion.

DOC 347.36(4) (4) The facility shall notify youth of the schedule of religious services available.

DOC 347.36 History History: CR 20-030: cr. Register October 2021 No. 790, eff. 11-1-21.

DOC 347.37 DOC 347.37 Legal access. The facility shall provide youth access to the courts, attorneys, and legal materials and research.

DOC 347.37 History History: CR 20-030: cr. Register October 2021 No. 790, eff. 11-1-21.

DOC 347.38 DOC 347.38 Grievance procedure.

DOC 347.38(1) (1) General.

DOC 347.38(1)(a) (a) The facility shall provide all youth with access to a grievance procedure that provides an opportunity for resolution of complaints.

DOC 347.38(1)(b) (b) The facility shall provide a process by which youth can submit grievances in a confidential manner that is only accessible by a supervisor or designee.

DOC 347.38(2) (2) Procedure.

DOC 347.38(2)(a) (a) The facility shall screen all grievances within 24 hours of receipt, excluding weekends and holidays. Priority shall be given to grievances concerning health and safety.

DOC 347.38(2)(b) (b) The facility shall, within 7 days of receipt of the grievance, issue a written response and provide a copy to the youth. The response shall state the issue, the facts upon which any decision is based, the decision, and the reasons for the decision.

DOC 347.38(2)(c) (c) The facility shall provide at least one level of appeal.

DOC 347.38(2)(d) (d) The facility shall maintain a grievance log that includes all of the following:

DOC 347.38(2)(d)1. 1. The date and time each grievance is received.

DOC 347.38(2)(d)2. 2. The nature of the grievance.

DOC 347.38(2)(d)3. 3. The date of the response.

DOC 347.38(2)(d)4. 4. The individual issuing a response.

DOC 347.38(2)(d)5. 5. The status of any appeal.

DOC 347.38(3) (3) Retaliation. The facility shall prohibit retaliation for use of the grievance procedure.

DOC 347.38 History History: CR 20-030: cr. Register October 2021 No. 790, eff. 11-1-21; correction in (2) (d) 5. made under s. 35.17, Stats., Register October 2021 No. 790.

subch. VIII of ch. DOC 347 Subchapter VIII — Programs and Services