Kind of Easy.
Grabbing, Touching, or (?)
Pinching
What does PREA mean?
Prison Rape Elimination Act
What year was the Prison rape Elimination Act created?
2003
Can you notify the nurse of a PREA allegation?
YES
An official appointed to investigate individuals' complaints against maladministration, especially that of public authorities.
Ombudsman
Help Stop ?
Sexual Haassment
What is the purpose of PREA?
The specific purpose of PREA is to prevent, detect and respond to sexual abuse in confinement, and it applies to all levels of adult prisons and jails, juvenile confinement facilities, lockups and community confinement facilities.
Sexual abuse allegations
Allegations of inmate on inmate sexual abuse will require immediate law enforcement notification and implementation of procedures as outlined in OCCD Administrative Order (IO.405 "Attempted/Sexual Battery Complaints and OCCD Administrative Order IO.109 "Critical Event/Major incident reporting procedures).
According to the PREA Standards, staff are required to immediately report which of the following:
a. Staff neglect or violation of responsibilities that may have contributed to an incident of sexual abuse
b. Any knowledge, suspicion or information regarding an incident of sexual abuse
c. Any retaliation against residents or staff who report sexual abuse
d. All of the above
d. All of the above
TRUE or FALSE: The PREA Standards address sexual abuse by staff members and volunteers, but contractors are not addressed
False
If the victim is at risk of harming him/herself he or she will be seen immediately by mental health staff?
No later than the next business day
The offender who is suspected of sexually abusive behavior shall be placed in the special management unit or medical unit pending investigation True or False?
True
Which of the following is NOT a purpose of the PREA legislation?
a. Protect the 8th amendment rights of Federal, state and local residents
b. Establish zero tolerance standard for sexual abuse and sexual harassment
c. Make prevention of sexual abuse and sexual harassment a top priority in each correctional system
d. Ensure that all residents receive three meals a day and 1 hour of outdoor recreation
d. Ensure that all residents receive three meals a day and 1 hour of outdoor recreation
What will not be required of a detainee/ prisoner who alleges sexual abuse/harassment?
Not be required to take a polygraph or other truth telling device as a condition for proceeding with an investigation.
Does PREA apply to local jails?
PREA applies to all federal, state, and local prisons, jails, police lockups, private facilities, and community settings such as residential facilities.
While at our facility you have the right to be safe and free from?
Sexual Abuse and Sexual Harassment
Who are the Victims?
-Younger than the aggressor
-First-time offenders
-Physically Smaller
-Effeminate appearance
-lacking street smart
-Mentally health issues
Afraid, Ashamed, Helpless, Put Down, Cheap, Angry, Embarrassed.
During intake, what info regarding PREA will be given to all detainees / prisoners?
Zero tolerance policy and at least one way to report to a public or private entity that is not part of the dept. allowing a prisoner to remain anonymous while getting info to the dept.
Risk of sexual Activity in Institutions?
- Spreads HIV, AIDS, Hep C, and other diseases
- Increase violence
-Increase racial and gang tensions
-Increase rate of suicide
-Increase cost of incarceration
-Victimizes "at risk offenders: elderly, youth, mental health
-Erodes respect for authority
-Endanger staff
-Diminishes rate of successful transition into the community
-Endangers public safety
What constitutes a PREA violation?
Sexual Misconduct includes aggravated sexual assault, offender-on-offender sexual assault, sexual abuse, and sexual harassment. ... Consensual, non-coerced sexual activity between offenders is prohibited by Department rule, but is not defined as a violation of PREA policies.
TRUE or FALSE: In addition to responding to direct reports of sexual abuse and sexual harassment, the agency is responsible for establishing a method to receive and respond to third-party reports of sexual abuse and sexual harassment.
True
TRUE or FALSE: Per the PREA Standards, sexual harassment is limited to verbal behavior. Gestures or written comments are not to be considered sexual harassment.
False
What can a detainee/ prisoner report verbally or in writing?
1. Sexual abuse
2. Sexual harassment
3. Retaliation for reporting
4. Staff neglect or violation of responsibilities that may have contributed to sexual abuse or harassment.