Interview Q&A
When did you first come to this facility?
Response: Personal Date of Entry
What is the facility's rule against sexual abuse and harassment?
There is a Zero-tolerance policy against sexual abuse and harassment.
How would you report any sexual abuse or sexual harassment that happened to you or your peers?
I can report in writing or verbally to staff, PRA Hotline on the GTL Phones, Request and Remedy, Ombudsman, Crisis Center/ Hospital, DCP&P
True and False.
I can't write a note to staff about sexual abuse and sexual harassment.
False. I can make a note to staff about sexual abuse and sexual harassment.
Does the facility allows you to see or talk with your lawyer or another lawyer?
Yes. I am allowed to talk to my lawyer privately. I have to get permission from Administration to make a phone call first
Were you informed about your right to not be sexually abused or sexually harassed?
Yes. There is a zero-tolerance policy
Do FEMALE staff announce their presence when entering your housing area(s)?
Yes. All female staff announce when they are on the floor
Is there someone who does not work at this facility that you could report to about sexual abuse or sexual harassment?
Yes. I can tell my friends, family, my lawyer, the hospital, crisis center, DCP&P
Are there services available outside of this facility for dealing with sexual abuse?
Yes. I have the SANE/SART Sites at the hospital, the Crisis Center, Children and families, County Hotlines, and Lois McGill who is the Warren County Coordinator
Does the facility allow you to see or talk with your parents or someone else?
Yes. I am allowed to speak to my parents or someone else.
How to report sexual abuse and sexual harassment?
Tell staff in writing or verbally
Call the Ombudsman
PREA Hotline
Request and Remedy
Crisis Center/Hospital
DCP&P
Have female staff ever performed a pat down search of your body?
No. A MALE staff always does the pat down searches
Are you allowed to make a report without having to give your name?
Yes, I am allowed to give a report without giving my name
Does the facility give you the mailing addresses and telephone numbers for these outside services?
Yes. The phone numbers and address are located in the binder by the GTL phones. It is full of national resources, statewide resource centers, advocacy associations, mental health resources, HIVAIDS support, legal resources, organizations, county resources, and civil immigration purposes.
Define Sexual Harassment
Sexual harassment includes:
Repeated and unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or verbal comments, gestures, or actions of a derogatory or offensive sexual nature by one juvenile resident directed at another; and
Repeated verbal comments or gestures of a sexual nature to a juvenile resident by a staff member, contractor, or volunteer, including demeaning references to gender, sexually suggestive or derogatory comments about body or clothing, or obscene language or gestures.
True or False:
When reporting sexual abuse or sexual harassment there is no retaliation allowed
True. There is no retaliation allowed when a resident reports sexual abuse or sexual harassment
Are you and other residents ever naked in full view of female staff?
No. I am never naked in front of female staff
Can you make reports of sexual abuse or sexual harassment in writing? If so, what form is available to make a report?
Yes, I can make reports of sexual abuse and sexual harassment using the remedy and request form.
Fix the Statement:
Everything you say to the people from the provided services remains private.
Everything remains private until it goes under investigation
Define Sexual Abuse
Occurs when the victim does not consent, is forced by threats of violence or is unable to consent or refuse
Includes all acts of sexual contact
True or False:
You did not receive any information about PREA during intake
False. I received information about PREA during intake and training
When you first came here, do you remember whether you were asked any questions like whether you have ever been sexually abused, whether you identify being gay, bisexual or transgender, whether you have any disabilities, and whether you think you might be in danger of sexual abuse here?
Yes, I was asked those questions during intake
No one can make a report for me if I did not want to.
False. Someone else can make a report for me.
Fix the Statement
The individuals from the services provided are not allowed to disclose any information from the conversation held with them.
The people from the services provided are mandated reporters and they have to report any form of sexual abuse or sexual harassment. They would report all information immediately.
Boundaries Protect both staff and residents from potentially unsafe situations
Things to Remember:
Always remain polite and respectful in both language and tone
Hands off program applies to BOTH residents and staff
Staff and residents must remain respectful of each person’s beliefs, identity, etc. (gender, sexual orientations, religion, etc.)
Do not use language that implies another person’s belief or identity is abnormal, deviant, sinful, etc.