14B N.C. Admin. Code 11C.0303

Current through Register Vol. 39, No. 13, January 2, 2025

Section 11C .0303 - BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT AND DISCIPLINE

(a) In determining appropriate discipline, each program shall consider the child's age, intelligence, emotional makeup, and past experience.

(b) Each program shall develop and adhere to a written policy regarding behavior management and discipline which includes the following requirements:

(1) Physical or corporal punishment shall not be permitted;

(2) Physical or mechanical restraint shall be used only when necessary to protect a child from physical injury to self or others or when transporting a juvenile who is being held under a secure custody order;

(3) No juvenile shall be place in a locked room or other place, except for juveniles being held under a secure custody order; and

(4) Meals or nourishment shall not be denied.

14B N.C. Admin. Code 11C .0303

Authority G.S. 143B-516(b)(4); 143B-516(b)(5); 143B-516(b)(9);
Temporary Adoption Eff. July 15, 2002;
Eff. April 1, 2003;
Transferred from 28 NCAC 03A .0303 Eff. June 1, 2013;
Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. January 9, 2018.

Authority G.S. 143B-516(b)(4); 143B-516(b)(5); 143B-516(b)(9);
Temporary Adoption Eff. July 15, 2002;
Eff. April 1, 2003;
Transferred from 28 NCAC 03A .0303 Eff. June 1, 2013.