(a) Purpose. This rule establishes procedures for the protection of youth on parole in the community who may be at risk for suicide.
(b) Applicability. This rule applies to all youth under the jurisdiction of the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD) who are assigned to parole in home placements.
(c) Definitions. Definitions pertaining to this rule are under §380.9187of this title.
(d) General Provisions.
  (1) Any staff member who observes a youth engaging in suicidal behavior or ideation must immediately respond in a manner that protects youth safety.
  (2) If a staff member observes or becomes aware of a youth engaging in suicidal ideation, the staff member:
    (A) immediately ensures that the following individuals are notified of the youth's behavior:
      (i) the youth's parent/guardian (with the youth's consent if the youth is age 18 or older); and
      (ii) the youth's parole officer; and
    (B) provides the youth and/or parent/guardian information regarding community resources where a mental health professional may be consulted.
  (3) If a staff member observes or becomes aware of a youth engaging in suicidal behavior, the staff member:
    (A) immediately ensures that the following are notified of the youth's behavior:
      (i) the local mental health authority or local law enforcement, as appropriate;
      (ii) the youth's parent/guardian (with the youth's consent if the youth is age 18 or older); and
      (iii) the youth's parole officer;
    (B) provides the youth and/or parent/guardian information regarding community resources where a mental health professional may be consulted; and
    (C) refers the youth for emergency psychiatric placement in accordance with §380.8771 of this title if the staff member determines, in consultation with the appropriate administrator, that the youth is in imminent danger of serious self-injury and is not receiving adequate treatment and supervision in the community.

Source Note: The provisions of this §380.9190 adopted to be effective December 1, 2009, 34 TexReg 8543; transferred effective June 4, 2012, as published in the Texas Register June 22, 2012, 37 TexReg 4639; amended to be effective April 15, 2015, 40 TexReg 1976