PREA Basics
What does PREA stand for?
Prison Rape Elimination Act
Can a trusted friend or family member make a report for you?
Yes
Giving assistance to someone in need.
If a resident makes a "______" allegation, then staff shall not punish them or treat them poorly.
When did PREA go into effect?
2012
Where can you find information on PREA?
PREA posters around the building -
Counselors' office
Cafeteria
Medical
Dorm
What are all the ways you can make a report?
tell a staff, parents can file a report, tell the supervisor, call the hotline
How can YOU offer support?
You departed the facility and then returned one week later. Do you still need to do the PREA test, orientation, and video?
Yes
Why do we ask about your sexual orientation and gender identification upon intake?
To ensure safety of resident and make reasonable accommodations.
What are the expectations regarding PREA education at NKYDC?
PREA Video at intake
PREA Education Weekly at group
Individual PREA education as needed or monthly
Who can you report sexual abuse or sexual harassment to?
Staff, volunteers, another youth you trust, PO, SW, supervisor, PREA hotline, ANYONE
What/whose phone number(s) can you call if you need support after making a report?
PREA hotline 1+ (800) 890-6854
What should you do if you witness or overhear sexual harassment or abuse.
tell staff!!!
If a youth reports that they are intersex or transgender, how do we ensure that they receive fair treatment while in the facility?
Use correct pronouns, correct staff for searches, name preference.
What is sexual abuse?
A sexual act that is UNWANTED or FORCED
If you make a report of sexual abuse or harassment that HAS NOT BEEN REPORTED, how soon does staff follow up with you to make a report?
Immediately
Why are ongoing services important when someone has suffered from sexual abuse or harassment?
Sexual assault/abuse/harassment is traumatic. Everyone needs resources to help cope, understand, and deal with such a significant event.
Why are you not allowed to communicate with residents from the other group?
Facility rule in the manual
If you are sexually assaulted how do you preserve evidence?
Do not shower, do not brush your teeth, don't wash clothes, do not use the bathroom.
What is sexual Harassment?
Repeated and unwelcomed sexual advances, requests, verbal comments, gestures, or actions done in a derogatory or offensive sexual nature.
What is the time limit on making a PREA report?
There is no time limit on reporting.
The Department of Juvenile Justice is committed to establishing a __________ environment against the sexual assault, sexual abuse, and sexual harassment of youth in confinement pursuant to the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA).
ZERO TOLERANCE
You find a note on the ground from one of your peers that contains sexually explicit content about another peer. What's your next move?
Report it RIGHT AWAY through one of the reporting methods.
What is voyeurism?
An invasion of privacy by staff for reasons unrelated to official duties.
EX. Staring at a youth who is using a toilet.
Requiring a youth to expose him or herself.