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STATEMENT FROM DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES REGARDING STATEMENT MADE BY OFFICE OF THE CHILD ADVOCATE. "The decision to release a statement when Jane Doe was moved to CJTS was driven by the extensive news coverage she has received over the past several months. It would have been impossible to move her without having that information being made public. Given the fact that every placement or potential placement for the youth has been the subject of extensive news coverage, we thought the most transparent and accountable way to handle the move to CJTS was to announce it publicly. The incident that occurred July 12, 2014 remains under investigation and review. Our preliminary review reveals that 4 girls were involved; 1 was the victim; 1 was attempting to aid the victim; and a third was transported to the hospital having engaged in self injurious behaviors. Following her assaultive behavior, Jane Doe, the fourth girl involved, ripped the sprinkler head from a unit, causing flooding and extensive damage to state property and other girls' belongings. That act then caused all the doors to reopen and allow for more disruption and destabilization. It was at that point that the decision was made to transport Jane Doe off the unit. Ultimately it will be the decision of the State's Attorneys office as to how to proceed. It is our understanding that Jane Doe is not the only girl who may be charged as a result of what occurred. Jane Doe's advocates have retained Dr. Lesley Lothstein, who has visited her numerous times. We have always permitted him access, and it is expected that he will continue to play a role in her therapy going forward. Although the Massachusetts facility previously identified has formally rejected Jane Doe, and although approximately 2 dozen other facilities have rejected her because of her behaviors or their inability to treat her in a setting with other girls, we will continue to seek opportunities for placement. With regard to the Pueblo's Girls Program, it took its' first admission on March 19, 2014. Since then, the program has serviced 17 girls. To date, five (5) girls were discharged to home placement, three (3) to Journey House, and two (2) to a lower level of care. Six remain.  As to the general environment at the Pueblo girls unit, it is still a new program serving girls with very complex treatment needs that we strive to meet on a daily basis. As with any program that serves youths with complex histories and needs, there have been incidents involving assaults and the use of restraints, but none rising to the level of what transpired on July 12. The girls in the program deserve to be safe and to receive quality therapeutic treatment and education that meet their needs. Our staff are committed to providing those services, and the administration is committed to providing the resources and quality improvement structure and process to support it. With respect to CJTS, much work is being done in conjunction with Georgetown University to improve all of work in the juvenile justice arena, which we expect to share in the upcoming months. DCF does. however, believe that the statistics provided by the OCA are inaccurate and misleading. As is the case for both CJTS and Pueblo, we carefully review and monitor these incidents and maintain accurate records so that we can continue to make improvements in the programs. Quality controls are in place and operate continuously to help staff do their challenging jobs in the most effective manner possible. The Department chose not to use the performance based standards recommended by the advisory board. The Department previously used that tool and found it lacking. We have determined that state resources are better spent on continuing compliance with national accreditation standards for juvenile facilities, which we embrace. "
 

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