General Knowledge
What does PREA stand for
Prison Rape Elimination Act
The JJC has a _______ tolerance policy concerning sexual abuse and sexual harassment
Zero
True or False: Reports have to be made in writing
False, reports can be verbal
What is the purpose of PREA
Safety, security, care, and/or treatment of residents
Where is our Request and Remedy mailbox located?
On the wall, outside the Administration offices
What is the New Jersey Against Sexual Abuse (NJCASA) HOTLINE number (listed next to the GTL phone)
What is *9050#
What does being coerced mean?
When a victim does not consent and is pressured by threats of violence.
True or False: Robert Downey Jr. is our Ombudsman
False: Jim Doone, Jr is our Ombudsman
IS PREA only available to juveniles in the JJC?
No, it applies to any person in the custody of U.S. correctional agencies
Sexual Abuse is
a sexual act committed against you or the intentional touching of your body in a sexual way by another person.
What ages do PREA apply
All ages within correctional facilities.
Name 2 types of Sexual Abuse as defined by PREA
Sexual abuse of a juvenile by a staff member, contractor, or volunteer
Sexual Abuse of a Juvenile by another juvenile
True or False: You must provide your name when making a report
False: Reports can be anonymous
Who has the right and responsibility to report sexual abuse or harassments ?
Everyone
Sexual Harassment is
Repeated verbal statements or comments of a sexual nature
Demeaning references to gender, or derogatory comments about your body or clothing
Profane or obscene language or gestures.
Name two types of ways to report
Request & Remedy, toll free #, tell a staff/family, Ombudsmen
Sexual abuse is committed by
Staff member, contractor, or volunteer
True or False: a resident 18 and older can consent to sexual contact with an adult?
False, any sexual contact with a staff, contractor, or volunteer is considered sexual abuse, anyone in custody cannot consent
The PREA signs says to tell_______
A friend, staff, someone you trust
Do you have to be the victim to report a PREA allegation?
No, you may report sexual abuse and sexual harassment both against you, as well as against another resident
What is the purpose for appropriate boundaries within the JJC?
Boundaries protect both staff and residents from potentially unsafe situations.
What is sexual abuse of a juvenile by another juvenile
When the victim does not consent, is coerced by overt or implied threats of violence or is unable to consent or refuse
Include all acts of sexual contact
True or False: An employee may be criminally prosecuted for a PREA offense
True
The PREA _____ will occur in September 2020
Audit
What is the name and number for the local crisis center for Costello Prep?
Virtua Memorial Hospital
609-914-6000