37 Tex. Admin. Code § 358.340 - [Effective until 9/1/2025] Reporting of Allegations by Juveniles
(a) Right to Report. Juveniles have the right
to report to TJJD allegations of abuse, neglect, or exploitation and the death
of a juvenile. During orientation to a facility or program, juveniles must be
advised in writing of:
(1) their right to
report allegations under this subsection; and
(2) TJJD's toll-free number available for
reporting allegations under this subsection.
(b) Policy and Procedure. Departments,
programs, and facilities must have written policies and procedures that provide
a juvenile with reasonable, free, and confidential access to TJJD for reporting
allegations.
(c) Access to TJJD.
Upon the request of a juvenile, staff must facilitate the juvenile's unimpeded
access to TJJD to report allegations.
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(a) Right to Report. Juveniles have the right to report to TJJD allegations of abuse , neglect, or exploitation and the death of a juvenile. During orientation to a facility or program, juveniles must be advised in writing of:
(1) their right to report allegations under this subsection; and
(2) TJJD's toll-free number available for reporting allegations under this subsection.
(b) Policy and Procedure. Departments, programs, and facilities must have written policies and procedures that provide a juvenile with reasonable, free, and confidential access to TJJD for reporting allegations.
(c) Access to TJJD. Upon the request of a juvenile, staff must facilitate the juvenile's unimpeded access to TJJD to report allegations.