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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sharleen Robinson arrived at the facility, for the purpose of conducting a subsequent case management follow-up visit; regarding an unusual incident report that was submitted by the facility on August 30, 2019. LPA met with Director Lisa Villa to discuss the reported incident. There were 31 children in care. LPA conducted interviews, toured the facility and discussed the findings.
The self reported incident is regarding a child whose personal rights were allegedly violated by another child, while in care at the facility. LPA Robinson interviewed relevant and pertinent individuals, reviewed video camera footage and reviewed records.
There were conflicting statements regarding a child touching another child inappropriately while the children were in care at the facility. A child stated they accidentally touched another child on their buttocks over their clothing while the children were in the restroom washing their hands. The other child was unavailable to participate in the interview.
During interviews with other pertinent parties, it was disclosed that a child in care touched another child in care inappropriately. In contrast other pertinent parties stated a child did not touch another child inappropriately while the children were in care at the facility.
There were no eye witnesses to the said incident. LPA learned that the Director conducted and internal investigation regarding the allegation, the findings are unfounded.
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, LPA Robinson could not determine if there was a violation of Title 22 Regulations pertaining to the reported incident, at this time. See LIC809C for the remainder of the report. |