Unaccompanied Juveniles in INS Custody
Report Number I-2001-009
September 28, 2001

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION

Scope and Methodology
Background
   Organization of the Juvenile Program
   Principal Provisions of Flores v. Reno
   Facilities
   Immigration Process for Unaccompanied Juveniles
Results of the Inspection

CHAPTER TWO: COMPLIANCE WITH POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

Segregation of Juveniles
  Recommendation
Juvenile and Facility Visits
   Visits
   Definition and Documentation of Visits
  Recommendation
Custody Management Issues
   Same-Sex Transport
   Documentation of Transportation and Detention
   Escort of Juveniles Upon Release
   Use of Restraints
   Telephone Access
  Recommendations
Placement Requirement
   Possible Overdue Placements
   Border Patrol Placement Problems
   Other Obstacles to Timely Placement
  Recommendation

CHAPTER THREE: PROGRAM OVERSIGHT

Operational and Administrative Support
   Operational Support
     Border Patrol
     Potential Harm to Juveniles
   Administrative Support
  Recommendations
Responsibilities of the INS and Facilities
   Chicago Connections
   Central Juvenile Hall - Eastlake, Los Angeles
   Best Practices
  Recommendations
Acquisition of Bed Space
   Medium Secure Beds
  Recommendation
Juvenile Program Management
   Juvenile Alien Management System Data
   Significant Incident Reports
   Facility Inspections
   Updating Policy and Guidance
   Data Entry Errors
   The Meaning of Influx
   Recommendations
   Training
  Recommendation

CHAPTER FOUR: RELATED PROCESSES

Length of Time in Custody Before Release
   Release Policies
   Clarification of Release Policy
  Recommendation
Problems Related to EOIR Hearings
   Limitations on Available Legal Aid
   Continuances of Immigration Hearings
   Juvenile Docket Management
   Outcomes
  Recommendations

CHAPTER FIVE: RECOMMENDATIONS

Chapter II: Compliance With Policies and Procedures
Chapter III: Program Oversight
Chapter IV: Related Processes

APPENDIX I - SCOPE AND METHODOLOGY

APPENDIX II - DATA ANALYSIS METHODOLOGY

Data on Juveniles in Custody of Juvenile Program
Humanitarian Affairs Branch Data
Record of Intercepted Passenger System (RIPS)
G-23 Report of Deportable Aliens
Executive Office of Immigration Review Data

APPENDIX III - UNACCOMPANIED JUVENILE DATA

Time in custody for specific populations
Apprehension locations for the juveniles
Instances and Duration of Secure Detention
Juvenile-Days of Detention
Limited Use of Foster Care
Follow-up After Release

APPENDIX IV - COMMONLY USED ABBREVIATIONS & TERMS

APPENDIX V - INS MANAGEMENT'S RESPONSE

APPENDIX VI - OIG'S ANALYSIS OF MANAGEMENT RESPONSE