Code of Ethics for Juvenile Detention Center

My Name is Lori Walsh and I am the director of a Juvenile Detention Center that houses juvenile offenders.  The Center not only houses these juveniles but performs counseling duties to the juveniles.  They come to the center with various issues and problems.  When the juveniles come into the facility they go through counseling to determing where and who they can be housed with and it helps to determine when and if they can be released whe the time comes.
The responsibilities of the staff is to practie ethical principles no matter what the circumstance.  Dual Relationships will be avoided to the best of all staff's ability.  If a dual relationship does exist a supervisor will need to be notified and this relationship discussed.  Sexual and Romantic relationships are prohibited.  If at any time there is a conflict of value it needs to be discussed with a supervisor or a colleague.  No gifts are allowed to be accepted.  Document any offers of gifts.  Informed Consent will be discussed with the client as appropriate.  The client will be educated and informed of their rights so that they can exercise the right to self determination. Care will be taken to protect the confidentiality of the minor.  Our goal is to protect the client and others from harm, protect the client's self-esteem.  Responsibility for the client's welfare while the client is in your program is yours. Stealing from a client is grounds for dismissal.