Minimum Standards — Contents

  1. Law
  2. Tennessee Code
  3. Juveniles
  4. Placement of Juveniles
  5. Tennessee Runaway Act
  6. Minimum Standards — Contents

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The standards established by the department shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

  1. Separate quarters for males and females;
  2. Supervision of both sexes;
  3. Complete and accurate records of all runaways housed;
  4. Minimum health and safety requirements as established by the department;
  5. A program for prevention or treatment for the use of drugs and permitting use of medication by runaways only upon the advice of a physician;
  6. An examination for communicable diseases; and
  7. Structured programs for all residents of the facility.


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