Q&A
Council member inquires about security measures in residential care facilities
0:57:45
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Council Member Nantasha M. Williams raises concerns about violent incidents in residential care facilities, particularly mentioning the children's center. She asks about security measures in place to protect staff and youth.
- Highlights the occurrence of altercations in facilities
- Mentions firsthand accounts of incidents at the children's center
- Seeks information on existing security protocols
Nantasha M. Williams
0:57:45
The next question I have is residential care providers have also shared that there have been violent incidents between youth in their facilities where staff have been harmed or at risk.
0:57:58
And in some cases, I'm sure maybe young folk might have been harmed.
0:58:02
Security measures are in place to protect staff?
0:58:05
And I've heard this a ton of times about the children's center, like firsthand accounts from people who have gone into altercations.
0:58:14
So just I know that is a thing
Jess Dannhauser
0:58:16
Yep.
Nantasha M. Williams
0:58:17
Across the agency.
Jess Dannhauser
0:58:18
For for young people who are in any kind of congregate care, whether it's sort of residential guy, a group home or a campus or the children's center, all the