General Knowledge
What does PREA stand for
Prison Rape Elimination Act
The SDDOC 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
The Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003 (PREA) is the first United States federal law intended to deter the sexual assault of prisoners.
How long does an inmate have to file a PREA claim?
There is no time limit.
What year was PREA enacted by Congress
2003
Name 1 type of Sexual Abuse
Inmate on inmate sexual abuse - penetration
Inmate on inmate sexual abuse - touching
Staff on inmate sexual misconduct
True or False: Inmates can consent to a relationship with a staff member.
False: By law inmates cannot consent while in a confinement setting, to staff, volunteers, or contractors
Any sexual activity between staff and inmates is considered a violation of PREA and zero-tolerance policy
This is a violation because of the imbalance of power that exists in confinement settings
Who is PREA available for?
Any offender in the custody of a DOC facility, including any parolee or Community Transition Program (CTP) detained within the facility.
Who should a staff member report a PREA accusation?
The OIC (officer in charge) or write an informational.
Staff that investigate PREA accusations
Who is SIU?
Name 1 type of Sexual accusation that is not abuse.
Inmate on inmate sexual harassment
Staff on inmate sexual harassment
True or False: You must provide your name when making a report
False: Reports can be anonymous
Who has a duty to report?
Everyone
_____ _____ is another way for inmates to report PREA claim.
Name two types of ways to report
Request & Remedy, toll free #, tell a staff/family, Ombudsmen
Sexual abuse can be committed by
Staff member, contractor, volunteer, or inmate
True or False: Staff is required to report incidents of inmate sexual harassment if they witness them.
False: Staff is required to report all suspected incidents of inmate sexual harassment.
Can be reported to a friends, staff, outside source, or anonymously.
A PREA accusation.
Staff members within the first year of employment and under the age of 25 have a higher probability of _______ _______.
Violating PREA
Within 72 hours of entering the facility every inmate has one of these completed
What is a PREA Assessment?
_____________of an inmate includes any of the following acts, if the inmate does not consent, is coerced into such act by overt or implied threats of violence, or is unable to consent or refuse
Sexual Abuse
True or False: An employee be criminally prosecuted for a PREA offense
True: Any person employed by the state or any person employed with any state prison who knowingly engages in an act of sexual penetration with an inmate who is under the custodial, supervisory or disciplinary authority of the person is guilty of a Class 6 felony and in violation of DOC policy
How often are PREA audits completed for each facility?
Every three years
The ______ population in prison is growing.
LGBIT