Time Frames & Responsibilities
What is the time frame to report sexual abuse?
Immediately but no later than 4 hours.
What does PSA stand for?
Prevention of Sexual Abuse
What are the methods the children have to report PSA incidents?
1. Verbally
2. Writing
3. Anonymously
4. Preprogrammed phones
5. Grievance report (electronic, verbal, written)
6. Client Service Request
7. Third Party
When does an incident merit an Emergency CLE? (type of CLE)
When the child has been sexually abused.
Who is a mandated reporter?
All Staff
What is the time frame to report sexual harassment, inappropriate behavior or Staff Code of Conduct?
Immediately but no later than 24 hours.
What does PDR stand for?
Prevent Detect and Respond
What can a child report (types of CLEs)?
Sexual abuse, sexual harassment, inappropriate sexual behavior, or staff code of conduct violations that are sexual/ romantic in nature.
When does an incident merit a Non-Emergency CLE? (Type of CLE)
When sexual harassment, inappropriate behavior or a violation staff Code of Conduct has occurred.
What is the first step of PSA protocol?
Separate the victim from the alleged abuser and immediately report incident to appropriate chain of command.
When are children educated on PSA topics?
No later than 48 hours of admission, PSA Meet and Greet, and every 30 days (refresher)
Bonus: After PSA incident
What does CLE stand for?
Child Level Event.
How many Grievance boxes are there and how often do they get checked?
There are 13 grievance boxes and are checked twice a day.
What referrals are made for incidents regarding Sexual Abuse and Sexual Harassment in ORR within the first 48 hours of an incident?
1. Attorney of record/legal service provider
2.Child Advocate (The Young Center)
3. Parent/legal guardian (based on age of consent)
Who is Henderson's PSA Compliance Manager?
Bianca Guerrero
How often are preprogrammed telephones available to the children? How many preprogrammed telephones are available at Henderson program?
24 hours a day.
9 telephones, one in each cottage
What does SAFE stand for?
Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner
What is the name of the local Hospital for SAFE/SANE exams?
Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen, Texas
What entities must a PSA Emergency CLE be reported to?
CPS and/or state licensing, ORR, FBI, OIG, and local Law Enforcement (if alleged perpetrator is an adult).
Are pat down and strip searches allowed on the children by personnel members?
No, it is strictly prohibited.
What is the time frame to complete Assessment for Risk and an In Care Safety Plan after a PSA incident?
24 hours
What does SANE stand for?
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner
What is the name of the policy "Sexual conduct between personnel and children strictly prohibited and subject to administrative disciplinary sanctions and referral for prosecution"?
Zero Tolerance Policy
Who is our external Community Resource in our (MOU) Memorandum of Understanding for the children in our care?
Friendship of Women
What are the guidelines in case of an exigent circumstance when a pat down is necessary and approved by the Executive Director?
*Cross Sex Pat Down*
1. Personnel as a mandatory witness
2. Same sex as the child
3. Document in detail and report it as an SIR following ORR policies and procedures.