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Location: Little Rock, AR
Population Served: Youth ages 5-18
| # of residents per unit: Up to 8 | Residents per room: 1-3 | Capacity: 82 beds (PRTF and residential) |
Contact with family (Calls and visit schedule): Facility declined to provide specifics regarding call frequency or schedule
| Restraint utilized? Yes | Chemical Restraint utilized? Yes | Seclusion utilized? No |
Clinical Director - LCSW
Therapists: Facility declined to identify, report number employed, or share credential status of any therapists.
Treatment modalities offered: Facility declined to identify any specific modalities available.
# of individual therapy sessions/week: Facility declined to provide a number or range.
# of group therapy sessions led by a licensed mental health professional/week: Facility declined to provide a number or range.
Police Report
Assault First Degree
Staff stated that while assisted other staff with administering medication to Juvenile, Juvenile became upset and began spitting and kicking at the employees. After Juvenile was sent to his dorm, he became upset when Staff told him he was not allowed to have snacks in dorm. Juvenile grabbed Staff by the neck and pulled Staffs hair, causing Staff to fall on an object. Other employees arrived on scene and regained control of situation.
Police Report
Battery Third Degree
Staff advised Officers of a fight that occurred between 2 juveniles at facility, and Juvenile1 was still being aggressive towards staff. Juvenile 2 stated that Juvenile1 became upset over a pen, and while she was walking by a classroom Juvenile1 jumped her and started punching her in the head until staff were able to remove her. Staff confirmed Juvenile2s statement.
Police Report
Information Report
Staff stated that an individual was brought to facility and evaluated. During the evaluation, individual advised she was homicidal/suicidal and thought she would hurt someone. MEMS responded and transported individual to Bridgeway Hospital.
Police Report
Stored Property
Staff reported that Juvenile brought in tobacco possibly laced with meth. Staff were advised by individual (unknown, likely another juvenile at facility) that Juvenile crushes the meth and mixes it with the tobacco so both can be smoked at the same time. Officers did not observe any meth crystals, but it was taken by Officers to be destroyed.
Police Report
Criminal Mischief First Degree Misd
Caller reported that Resident had broke an exit sign off the ceiling. A picture was taken of the damage and shown to Officers.
Police Report
Non Police Incident
Upon arrival, subject was transported to Bridgeway.
Police Report
Battery Third Degree
Staff reported that Juvenile1 physically assaulted Juvenile2; Staff stated that Juvenile2 would be taken to hospital for medical evaluation. Juvenile2 advised Juvenile1 hit her in the face multiple times and kicked her in the leg. No serious injuries observed.
Police Report
Sexual Assault First Degree
Child Abuse Hotline Referral was received. Victim1 disclosed that 2 instances of oral sex on Suspect1 and 1 instance of Suspect1 digitally penetrating Victim1. The acts were reported to be consensual; However, Suspect1 is a Staff member at facility. First incident reportedly happened around August to September 2019 and all incidents happened at facility. Investigation ongoing.
Police Report
Information Report
Officers responded for a stand-by to prevent a disturbance. Officers made contact with Juvenile’s Mother; Mother informed Officers that she needed her child transported to Bridgeway. Officers transported Juvenile without incident.
Police Report
Information Report
Staff advised she was going to the store at approximately 0030 hours when she saw a white van with 2 drivers in the parking lot. Staff stated she she returned, she drove by the individuals and both hurried into the vehicle and fled once they saw Staff. Another Employee was in her car eating when she saw 2 individuals in a car doing the same thing. Officers circulated the area with negative results; Officers advised Staff to call back when construction personnel were able to confirm a theft and advise an amount.
Police Report
Battery Second Degree
Resident had large bruise; It had been reported that a Staff member had pinched Resident while in a “hold”. No other info.
Police Report
Non Police Incident
Officers cleared scene for MEMS, no action needed.
Police Report
Battery Third Degree
Staff stated at approximately 1600 hours, a fight between Juveniles occurred. Staff stated while she and other staff were breaking up fight, one of the Juveniles struck her several times. The Nurse at facility stated she tried to call police department but got busy signal; When Officers asked why she didn’t call back, Nurse stated that “in her 30 years working for the company, she has never had any incident such as Staffs( Staff that was struck by Juvenile).
PRLU or OLTC
Licensing Compliance Record
PRLU or OLTC
Licensing Compliance Record
Police Report
Non Police Incident
MEMS transported Juvenile to Pinnacle Point with no incident.
Police Report
Prisoner Transport
Juveniles probation officer requested police officer to pick up Juvenile from facility and transport them to Pulaski County JDC for a probation violation on an original charge of aggravated assault. Juvenile was transported and accepted at JDC without incident.
Police Report
Assault Third Degree
Upon arrival to facility, officer made contact with Juvenile1 who appeared very angry and was crying. Juvenile2 stated Juvenile1 was mad at them because they were writing mean things on the walls. Juvenile1 went to Juvenile 2s room and started yelling/throwing cards at them. No injuries noted.
Police Report
Assault Second Degree, Battery Third Degree
Juvenile1 became irate for an unknown reason and began assaulting Juvenile2. Juvenile1 picked up a laptop and struck Juvenile2 across the forehead, causing swelling and redness. Juvenile1 was treated at the scene and did not need medical attention.
Police Report
Battery Second Degree
Upon arrival to facility, officers observed staff subduing Juvenile on the ground. Staff stated they took Juvenile into Counselors Room because the Juvenile had contraband in their pocket. When staff turned their back on Juvenile, Juvenile punched staff with a closed fist twice on the head and cheek area, causing a slight bruise. Juvenile was charged with Battery 2nd and transported to JDC for holding.
Police Report
Assault Third Degree
Juvenile stated they were mad and bumped into another student’s desk, then a teacher pushed the desk into his legs and another teacher wrestled him to the ground. Staff stated that after Juvenile was being disruptive and bumping into desk, they began flailing their arms when a teacher tried to restrain him. Staff stated juvenile struck them in the shoulder during the incident. No injuries noted. Juvenile was released to therapist until parent could pick them up.
Police Report
Assist Other Agency
Staff advised they needed MEMS to transport resident to Bridgeway for treatment because he was having a manic episode. Resident was extremely irate and refusing, stated he would rather go to prison, and began hitting himself in the head. Officers secured the scene for MEMS, with no further incident.
PRLU or OLTC
Children's Records, Licensing Compliance Record
Police Report
Information Report
Upon arrival to facility, officers made contact with individual refusing to be admitted in the facility. Individual was transported there by a DHS employee; Employee was notified by their supervisor to transport individual to Hot Springs County to meet up with another DHS employee who will transfer individual to Garland County.
Police Report
Information Report
Staff advised they found two small bags containing yellow/orange powder. Staff questioned 3 juveniles, and they admitted to snorting the powder and advised it was another juveniles prescription of Seroquel, used for mood disorders. The powder was taken from the facility by officers.