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
72
an inmates risk level shall be reassessed within a set time period not to exceed __ days for their arrival
30
all LGBTI inmates shall have access to health care that address their
specific needs
upon request strip searches will be contucted by officers of the
same gender identity
the ___ shall notify the agency where any sexual abuse of an inmate occurred in writing within in __ hours and include a copy of notice in the __ file
sheriff or designee
72
SID
the department shall not rely on inmate interpreters except where an extended delay could
compromise the inmates safety the performance of first responders duties or the investigation
allegations of sexual abuse with potential criminal behavior may be referred to
boston police
Da office
AG office
allegation of an incident of sexual abuse/harassment shall be reported to the
shift commander
during business hours the shift commander will notify the ____ and ____ who shall advise ___ and the ____when sexual abuse has oocured
superintendent and assistant superintendent
SID and the prea coordinator
an institutional grievance regarding sexual abuse may be submitted without first attempting to resolve the matter___
informally
the department does not impose a ___ on when an inmate can submit a grievance on sexual abuse/harassment
time limit
inmates identified for being at risk or have been abused in the past will be referred to
mental health clinician
who conducts the annual prea assessment
superintendent
what are the steps if an incident occurred
notify shift commander
secure the scene
not the inmates behavior and appearance
and document witnesses
separate the victim with the perpetrator
inmates who were abused vaginally will be offered a
pregnancy test
inmates who have been sexually abused shall be offered tests for
sexually-transmitted diseases
inmates who were abused shall be offered ___ and ___ evaluations including follow-ups
medical and mental health
the inmate will be seen no later than the next ___ unless at risk of harming themselves
business day
a victim advocate will meet with the inmate at the request of the___
compliance manager
the transportation officer will coordinate with ___ to transport the evidence from a sexual assault from the hospital.
sid
if the ___ believes a crime has been committed they will contact bpd, ag, da office
Superintendent
the ___ and ___ and ___ will review all reports regarding sexual abuse within __ hours
superintendent
sid
prea coordinator
72
sid will produce a report within __ days unless extended by the superintendent
30
The department has zero tolerance for dicrimination or mistreatment of inmates on the basis of sexual ____ or ___identity
oriantation
identity
unless unfounded the department will monitor the conduct or treatment of all staff and inmates for __ days following a report of sexual abuse/harassment
90
an invasion of the inmate’s privacy for reasons unrelated to official business such as peering at an inmate on the toilet requiring the inmate to expose their genitals buttocks or breast
voyeurism
the department will take appropriate action against any ___ inmate or staff making false allegations or material statements that they could not have believed in good faith
mentally competent
what type of discipline will be presumptive for staff involved in sexual abuse of inmates
termination
the department shall not conduct ___ pat down searches except in exigent circumstances
cross-gender
inmates shall be able to shower, perform bodily functions and change clothing without non-medical staff viewing their body parts except in ___ or when such view is incident to ___ cell check
routine
exigentcircumstances
unit officers when granting access to a staff member of the ___ sex from the inmates in that unit will announce ___ or ___ on the unit loud enough for eveyone to hear
opposite
female
male
____ and ___ inmates shall be given the opportunity to shower separately from other inmates
transgender
intersex
the department shall ___ physically examine a transgender or intersex inmate for the sole purpose of ____ the inmates general status unless done as part of a a broader ___ examination
not
determining
medical
the department shall use all relevant information to make ____ and programming decisions whit the goal of keeping all inmates safe
classification
inmates shall be segregated for others only as a ___ when other measures are inadequate to keep them safe.
last resort
LGBTI shall not be ___ based solely on such identification or status
classified
LGBTI status shall not be an ___ of the likelihood of being sexually abusive
indicator
the command staff captains, lts, and sgts shall make ___ rounds to identify and deter sexual abuse/harassment on every shift and document in the unit ___
unannounced
log book
the ___ shall work with the command staff and the ___ division to develop a plan to educate and inform inmates about sexual abuse /harassment
prea coordinator
training
once cleared by medical and mental health staff the ___ or ___ shall determine appropriate housing assignments for an inmate who was abused sexually
as
ads/cad
the department will investigate investigations of sexual abuse/harassment including __party and ___ reports
third
anonymous
after an alleged attack within a time frame that allows for the collection of evidence a request will be made to not allow the victim to ____
deficate, urinate, or shower
any inmate suspected of sexually abuse /harassment shall be placed in a ___ unit or ___unit pending an investigation
special management
medical
any staff member accused of sexual abuse/harassment will be placed on what status
no inmate contact
if the ___ believes that an emergency exists that would require the suspension of the rules for some or all policy for prea they may order such suspension with notice to the ___
superintendent
sheriff
