prevention of inmate sexual abuse Flashcards
the prea policy number
s241
an allegation that was investigated and the investigation determined that the event occurred
substantiated allegation
an investigation that produced insufficient evidence to make a final determination as to whether the event occurred
unsubstantiated allegation
an allegation investigated that determined the event did not occur
unfounded allegation
an investigator’s process of conducting interviews and weighing the evidence to determine the truthfulness of victim, witness, and suspect statements
credibility assessment
any set of temporary and unforeseen circumstances that require immediate action in order to combat a threat to the security
exigent circumstances
a person’s expression of their gender identity including appearances, dress, mannerism, speech and social interactions
gender expression
a person’s internal and deeply felt sense of being male or female regardless of the person’s sex at birth
gender identity
a person whose gender identify and expression do not conform to gender stereotypes generally associated with their biological sex
gender nonconforming
a condition usually present at birth that involves reproductive genetic or sexual anatomy that does not seem to fit the typical definitions of female or male
intersex
acronym meaning lesbian gay bi-sexual, transgender and intersex
LGBTI
a criterion limiting access of certain information to individuals who require the information to make decisions or take action with regard to an inmate’s safety or treatment or the the investigative process
need to know
an administrative status whereby a staff member is prohibited from assignment to any duties which would involve physical proximity to or verbal written communication with an inmate
no inmate contact
the manager designated to monitor agency compliance
PREA Coordinator
the manager at each facility designated to monitor policy implantation
PREA compliance managers
individuals appointed by the institution superintendent responsible for conducting assessments of department responses to allegations of sexual abuse/harassment
PREA review committee
an inmate either convicted of sexual abuse /harassment or identified as having engaged in such activity in the past
predator
the subjection of another person who is incapable of giving consent by reason of their custodial status to sexual content in any degree by persuasion inducement enticement or forceable compulsion
sexual abuse
any touching of the genitalia anus groin breast inner thigh or buttocks that is unrelated to official duty penetration by hand finger or other object knowledge of sodomy sexual assault fondling or molestation rape or sexual exploitation
sexual contact
repeated and unwelcomed sexual advances or requests for sexual favors as well as verbal comments or gestures of a sexual nature
sexual harassment
the display of uncovered genitalia buttocks or breasts in the presence of an inmate
indecent exposure
contact directly or over clothing with the genitalia anus groin breast inner thigh mouth or buttock with the intent to arouse or gratify the sexual desire of any person
sexual relations
a term describing describing persons whose gender identity and or expression do not conform to the gender roles assigned them at birth
transgender
a person who has received education concerning sexual abuse and forensic
victim advocate
any employee contractor intern or volunteer of the department
staff
the shift commander will immediately notify the ____ or ___ of any allegations of sexual abuse/harassment
superintendent
duty officer
the department shall not conduct cross-gender strip searches or body cavity searches except in ___ circumstances or when performed by ___
exigent
medical practitioners
the department will conduct an assessment of an inmates risk or sexual abuse within ___ hours
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