Resident Rights and Advocacy Flashcards

Under California regulations, STRTP residents have the right to communicate privately with which of the following?

Answer: Their attorney, social worker, and court-appointed special advocate (CASA)

STRTP residents retain the right to private, uncensored communication with their attorney, social worker, and CASA advocate.

An STRTP must provide residents with a written list of their rights upon admission. This document is commonly called:

Answer: The Personal Rights form (LIC 613A)

The LIC 613A Personal Rights form must be provided to and signed by each resident (or their guardian) upon admission to an STRTP.

Which of the following constitutes a violation of STRTP resident rights under California law?

Answer: Denying a resident access to their personal clothing as a form of behavior management

Withholding personal clothing as a behavior modification tool violates California personal rights regulations for STRTP residents.

What role does a Court-Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) play for an STRTP resident?

Answer: Serves as a trained volunteer who advocates for the child's best interests in court

CASA volunteers are trained advocates who speak on behalf of children in foster care during court proceedings.

An STRTP resident who believes their rights have been violated may file a complaint with:

Answer: The California Department of Social Services Community Care Licensing Division

Residents can file rights violation complaints directly with DSS Community Care Licensing, which has authority to investigate and impose corrective action.

Under California STRTP regulations, a resident's right to personal privacy includes protection in which of the following situations?

Answer: Bathing and personal hygiene routines

Residents retain the right to privacy during personal hygiene and bathing activities, and staff must take reasonable steps to protect this privacy.