8 Colo. Code Regs. § 1402-1-2.716

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 11, June 10, 2024

Section 8 CCR 1402-1-2.716 - GUIDANCE AND DISCIPLINE

A. Corporal or other harsh punishment as defined in section 22-1-140(2)(a), C.R.S. (2023), including, but not limited to, pinching, shaking, spanking, punching, biting, kicking, rough handling, hair pulling, or any humiliating or frightening method of guidance shall is not be allowed.

B. Separation, or time-out, when used as guidance or discipline, must be brief and appropriate for the youth member's age and circumstances. The youth member must be in a safe, lighted, well-ventilated area and be within hearing and vision of a staff member. The youth member must not be isolated in a locked room, bathroom, closet, or pantry.

C. Verbal abuse or derogatory remarks about the youth member are not permitted.

D. Authority to provide guidance and/or discipline must not be delegated to other youth members or youth employees.

E. Youth members must not be denied food or water as a form of guidance or discipline.

8 CCR 1402-1-2.716

47 CR 02, January 25, 2024, effective 2/14/2024