10.7 Personal Hygiene Pursuant to Section 1486

Chapter 10
Section 7
Subject 10.7 Personal Hygiene Pursuant to Section 1486
Effective Date 5/2/2024 12:00 AM
  1. Each youth shall be given the opportunity to shower daily.
  2. Each youth will be expected to shower daily.  Showers will be taken in the evening or at the convenience of staff on duty.  Failure to shower regularly will be a basis for restriction from various facility activities for public health purposes upon authorization of the Facility Manager.  Shampoo will be provided and hair should be washed regularly.
  3. Youth will be allowed to brush their teeth after each meal.  Toothbrushes will be maintained at the unit control desk and issued for each use.
  4. Pursuant to Section 3409 of the Penal Code, any youth who menstruates or experiences uterine or vaginal bleeding shall, without needing to request, have ready access to, and be allowed to use, materials necessary for personal hygiene with regard to their menstrual cycle and reproductive system, including but not limited to, sanitary pads and tampons, at no cost to the person.