37.97.160    YOUTH CARE FACILITY (YCF): RELIGION AND CULTURE

(1) The YCF shall have written policies and procedures on how the youth's individual religious and cultural beliefs will be addressed.

(2) The YCF shall provide youth with a reasonable opportunity to practice their respective religions. Youth must be permitted to have reasonable access to religious materials of their choice. If reasonable access is denied, the YCF must have documentation of the specific reasons for the denial.

(3) The YCF shall document its efforts in providing opportunity and encouragement to each youth to identify with the youth's cultural heritage.

History: 52-2-111, 52-2-603, 52-2-622, MCA; IMP, 52-2-113, 52-2-603, 52-2-622, MCA; NEW, 2011 MAR p. 387, Eff. 3/25/11.