2022 Juvenile Titles 15 and 24 Regulations Revision: Secure Youth Treatment Facility Subcommittee


On November 2, 2022, the 2022 Juvenile Regulations Revision Executive Steering Committee (ESC) requested the creation of a Secure Youth Treatment Facilities (SYTF) Subcommittee to review regulations and propose changes specific to the operation, design, or construction of facilities that house SYTF populations. This webpage will provide a links, information, and updates regarding the SYTF Subcommittee as they become available. Please check back regularly for updates.

July 13, 2023

The Meeting Agenda and Briefing Materials for the Secure Youth Treatment Facility (SYTF) Subcommittee Meeting scheduled for Friday, July 28, 2023, are now available.  Please see the agenda and materials by clicking on the links below:

UPDATED 08/01/2023:

Recording of the July 28, 2023 Secure Youth Treatment Facility (SYTF) Subcommittee Meeting and the expert panel’s presentations on therapeutic facilities are now available at the links below:

July 28, 2023 SYTF Subcommittee Meeting

Creating Trauma-Informed Spaces (PPT)

Small Changes Can Make Big Differences (PPT)

June 8, 2023 – Date of Second Secure Youth Treatment Facility Subcommittee Meeting

The BSCC is pleased to announce that the Secure Youth Treatment Facility (SYTF) Subcommittee will meet again on Friday, July 28, 2023, from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm at the BSCC office in Sacramento, CA. Members of the public will also have the option to attend via Zoom. The meeting agenda and materials are forthcoming. Please check back for updates.

February 28, 2023

The Meeting Agenda and Briefing Materials for the Secure Youth Treatment Facility (SYTF) Subcommittee Meeting scheduled for Friday, March 10, 2023, are now available.  Please see the agenda and materials by either visiting the February 21 update or clicking on the links below:

UPDATED 03/13/2023:

Recording of the March 10, 2023 Secure Youth Treatment Facility (SYTF) Subcommittee Meeting is located below: March 10, 2023 SYTF Subcommittee Meeting

February 21, 2023 – SYTF Subcommittee Members and First Meeting Date

The BSCC is pleased to announce the Secure Youth Treatment Facility (SYTF) Subcommittee. The Subcommittee will review minimum standards in Titles 15 and 24 and create proposed revisions that address the operation, design, or construction of SYTF facilities. Subcommittee recommendations will be presented to the ESC for consideration and inclusion in their revision of juvenile regulations. The SYTF Subcommittee will meet on Friday, March 10, 2023, from 9:00am to 1:00pm at the BSCC office in Sacramento, CA. Members of the public will also have the option to attend via zoom.

December 6, 2022

At its first meeting, the 2022 Juvenile Regulations Revision ESC requested the creation of a Secure Youth Treatment Facilities (SYTF) Subcommittee to review regulations and propose changes specific to the operation, design, or construction of facilities that house SYTF populations.