Haw. Code R. § 17-1627-34 - Behavior and discipline
(a) Discipline
shall be constructive and positive and shall be carried out with kindness and
understanding. No child shall be subjected to physical discipline or any action
which would endanger the child's physical or emotional well-being.
(b) The child's age, intelligence, emotional
development, past experiences, and ability to understand and accept limits
shall be considered in handling the child's behavior and in determining the
method of discipline.
(c) The
director shall be ultimately responsible in all matters of discipline and shall
have full knowledge of all methods used. The director shall also designate
staff members having authority and responsibility to administer
discipline.
(d) Rewards and
discipline shall be fair and consistent, and the staff shall help the child
understand the consequences of the child's behavior.
(e) Visitation with legal custodians shall be
a right of the child and shall not be withheld as a form of
punishment.
(f) The child shall be
counseled or disciplined privately, and not before a group.
(g) Deprivation of meals shall not be used as
a means of punishing children.
(h)
No child shall be subjected to harsh, injurious, or humiliating disciplinary
actions. Confirmation of the use of such method of discipline shall be grounds
for suspension or revocation of a certificate of approval in accordance with
section 17-1627-13.
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