Authorizes the correctional association to inspect residential juvenile detention facilities

This bill authorizes the Correctional Association of New York to regularly inspect and evaluate all residential juvenile detention facilities operated by the Office of Children and Family Services. Under the new rules, the association can conduct unannounced visits, review facility records and incident reports, and maintain confidential contact with both the youth and staff to ensure their welfare. The legislation also expands the role of Prisoners' Legal Services by allowing them to provide legal representation to detained youth, investigate complaints of abuse or poor conditions, and operate a confidential hotline for reporting issues. Additionally, the Correctional Association must submit an annual public report detailing the state of these facilities and any recommended improvements, while the Office of Children and Family Services is required to respond in writing to those findings.