Complaint Investigation Report

197609683-3-11-2022-31-AS-CHAS-CCZT2W-20220330142126

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

CCLD Regional Office , 21731 VENTURA BLVD., STE. 250

This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on

01/08/2020 and conducted by Evaluator Wendell Smith

COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 31-AS-20200108162912

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Wendell Smith conducted a subsequent complaint visit to finish investigation into the allegation above. LPA met with facility staff and explained the reason for this visit.

It is alleged that facility staff #1 (S1) sexually abused client # 1 (C1). The case was referred to and accepted by the Investigations Branch (IB). The investigation was conducted by IB Investigator Olivia Spindola. The initial complaint visit was conducted on 01/10/2020 where interviews were conducted with clients and staff. During the course of the investigation, interviews were conducted with witnesses, facility staff, clients, C1, and S1. Multiple interviews revealed that C1 had a history of making sexually charged statements to male clients and staff. Based on interviews conducted with witnesses, staff, and other clients, there were no observations and no allegations regarding any inappropriate behavior from S1 to C1.

Based on the information obtained. this allegation is deemed unsubstantiated at this time. A copy of the report was issued, and appeal rights were discussed. Exit Interview conducted.