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What amendment does PREA fall under?
8th amendment
Why do we need PREA?
Gives us screening tools so we can better manage our inmate
population and to properly house inmates.
What is the PREA Definition?
Prison Rape Elimination Act
When was PREA written into law?
September 4th, 2003
What does PREA support?
Elimination, reduction, and prevention
What is the goal of PREA?
Zero tolerance, makes prevention top priority, Increase accountability,
protect 8th amendment rights
What is the purpose of prohibition of sexual abuse in secure facilities?
,Protects inmate rights, public safety, public health, prevents
institutional violence
What is the purpose of Zero-tolerance policies?
Sets a clear line and standard, complies with federal law
Identify a Detention Officer's responsibility to assist in preventing
sexual abuse
Avoid sexually charged convos, don't tell inappropriate jokes or flirt with
coworkers
Identify a Detention Officer's responsibility to assist in detecting
sexual abuse
Refusing to shower/be naked, Isolation, lingering near staff, bedwetting
Identify a Detention Officer's responsibility to assist in responding to
sexual abuse
Separate victim by sight and sound, protect and preserve any evidence,
make sure evidence does not get destroyed
Explain the inmates' rights to be free from sexual abuse and
harassment
Inmates have a right to be free of sexual abuse, it is their 8th
amendment right.
Explain the right of all to be free from retaliation for reporting sexual
abuse/harassment
, Inmates have the right to be free from retaliation. Protective measures
should be put into place immediately by command staff, so an interview
can take place by an available PREA investigator.
Describe the dynamics of sexual abuse in facilities
Vulnerable populations, Inmates with mental illness, Physically small, or
younger, less experienced, Inmates incarcerated for sex crimes, Inmates
that may appear effeminate, Inmate perceived as LGBTI, Potential
Sexual Aggressors, Older, more experienced inmates, Inmates who
don't control aggression well, Inmates that display voyeuristic behavior,
May have been a previous victim of sexual abuse, History of sexual
offenses.
Steps in detecting sexual abuse
The victim may refuse to shower, does not want to be naked, Isolation
or depression, Possible suicidal ideation, Inmate may linger near staff or
request PC suddenly, Bedwetting, sharing of food or property for
protection
Steps in reporting sexual abuse
Separate victim by sight and sound, Preserve and protect any crime
scene evidence can be collected, If the time allows it, make sure the
inmate does not destroy evidence, such as bathing
Red flags for staff-on-inmate sexual abuse
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What amendment does PREA fall under?
8th amendment
Why do we need PREA?
Gives us screening tools so we can better manage our inmate
population and to properly house inmates.
What is the PREA Definition?
Prison Rape Elimination Act
When was PREA written into law?
September 4th, 2003
What does PREA support?
Elimination, reduction, and prevention
What is the goal of PREA?
Zero tolerance, makes prevention top priority, Increase accountability,
protect 8th amendment rights
What is the purpose of prohibition of sexual abuse in secure facilities?
,Protects inmate rights, public safety, public health, prevents
institutional violence
What is the purpose of Zero-tolerance policies?
Sets a clear line and standard, complies with federal law
Identify a Detention Officer's responsibility to assist in preventing
sexual abuse
Avoid sexually charged convos, don't tell inappropriate jokes or flirt with
coworkers
Identify a Detention Officer's responsibility to assist in detecting
sexual abuse
Refusing to shower/be naked, Isolation, lingering near staff, bedwetting
Identify a Detention Officer's responsibility to assist in responding to
sexual abuse
Separate victim by sight and sound, protect and preserve any evidence,
make sure evidence does not get destroyed
Explain the inmates' rights to be free from sexual abuse and
harassment
Inmates have a right to be free of sexual abuse, it is their 8th
amendment right.
Explain the right of all to be free from retaliation for reporting sexual
abuse/harassment
, Inmates have the right to be free from retaliation. Protective measures
should be put into place immediately by command staff, so an interview
can take place by an available PREA investigator.
Describe the dynamics of sexual abuse in facilities
Vulnerable populations, Inmates with mental illness, Physically small, or
younger, less experienced, Inmates incarcerated for sex crimes, Inmates
that may appear effeminate, Inmate perceived as LGBTI, Potential
Sexual Aggressors, Older, more experienced inmates, Inmates who
don't control aggression well, Inmates that display voyeuristic behavior,
May have been a previous victim of sexual abuse, History of sexual
offenses.
Steps in detecting sexual abuse
The victim may refuse to shower, does not want to be naked, Isolation
or depression, Possible suicidal ideation, Inmate may linger near staff or
request PC suddenly, Bedwetting, sharing of food or property for
protection
Steps in reporting sexual abuse
Separate victim by sight and sound, Preserve and protect any crime
scene evidence can be collected, If the time allows it, make sure the
inmate does not destroy evidence, such as bathing
Red flags for staff-on-inmate sexual abuse
