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13 | On the above date, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Cheyenne McCambridge met with Cheif Operating Officer Bryan Bowen regarding a complaint investigation at the group home. The purpose of the meeting was to deliver the findings for the above complaint allegations. The investigation was conducted by Community Care Licensing (CCL) Investigations Branch Special Investigator Shannan Borton in addition to Licensing Program Analyst Cheyenne McCambridge and included interviews with staff, current and former clients, and the reporting party. In addition Sonoma County's Sheriffs report and facility records and files were reviewed.
Interviews with staff revealed no observed incidents of inappropriate touching by the clients. The victim did not wish to be interviewed or speak about the incident. Other youth stated that the incident never occurred and it was stated that the victim would do anything no to be at the facility.
There is a lack of clear evidence to make a determination as to whether a regulatory violation did occur. This department has investigated the allegations, and although the allegations may have happened or are valid, there is not a preponderance of the evidence to prove that minor was sexually assaulted by another minor in care; therefore, the above allegation is unsubstantiated. Appeal rights were provided and discussed, and no deficiencies were cited. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of the report was sent to the facility.
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