The following is a list of unacceptable (contraband) items that are not permitted by residents:
- Electric razors (adult may have in lock-up storage)
- Personal razors (adults may have in lock-up storage)
- Food, snacks, Energy drinks, and gum
- Electrical devices of any kind, other than curling irons and blow dryers
- Cigarettes and other tobacco products (adults are allowed to smoke cigarettes)
- Lighters, matches or any device that produces a flame
- Candles, incense or any decorative items that burn
- Prescription and over-the-counter drugs, unless approved by our psychiatrist
- Illicit or “street” drugs
- Weapons of any kind (knives, guns, chains, razors, scissors, etc.)
- Alcohol of any kind
- Racial or religious “hate” symbols or paraphernalia
- Any item that can be used for self-mutilation
- CDs, cassette tapes or recordings
- Laptops, cell phones, stereos, DVDs and DVD players
- Metal coat hangers
- Nail polish
