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Washington PREA Transferring offender orientation
Safety message - the Department is committed to your safety and the safety of staff. You have the right to serve your sentence with dignity and free from sexual assault, sexual harassment, and retaliation. The Department has zero tolerance regarding sexual assault within its facilities. This means we DO NOT tolerate any level of sexual harassment, misconduct, or assault in this facility. Not in this agency, not in my facility. EVERY effort will be made to prevent sexual assault and misconduct from occurring. EVERY allegation will be investigated, EVERY perpetrator punished, and EVERY victim offered services.
Transgender Inmate Booking and Classification
This document describes the Department of Corrections policy that “pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 6 of the Agency Manual, Harassment and the Discrimination, transgender inmates shall be treated respectfully and afforded the same privileges as any other inmate”. Definitions and procedures are included.
Inmate Grievance Procedure
This document outlines the inmate grievance procedure for the Ohio Department of Corrections.
Evaluation of the Colorado Department of Corrections’ Prison Rape Elimination Program.
Results from an assessment of the Colorado Department of Corrections implementation of its PREA (Prison Rape Elimination Act) program are presented. This report includes these sections: executive summary; introduction; PREA incidents; PREA prevention—offender victim and predator profile, staff predator profile, diagnostic assessment of aggressive behavior and vulnerability, offender orientation and education, and staff training; PREA response; and discussion and recommendations. Of those cases investigated, 65% resulted in an unsubstantiated or unfounded outcome; 50% were offenses of inmates against staff.
Inmate Rules of Conduct
This document describes the standards for inmate conduct in the state of Ohio. Definitions of types of misconduct are included.
Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003 (PREA)
This document describes the Department of Corrections policy that it “has zero tolerance relating to the sexual assault/rape of offenders and recognizes these offenders as crime victims”. States that “the Department will immediately respond to allegations, fully investigate reported incidents, pursue disciplinary action, and refer for investigation and prosecution those who perpetrate such conduct.” Definitions and directives are included.
California Rehabilitation Oversight Board Biannual Report
Pursuant to Penal Code section 6141, the California Rehabilitation Oversight Board (C-ROB) is mandated to regularly examine and report biannually to the Governor and the Legislature regarding rehabilitative programming provided to inmates and parolees by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR). The C-ROB held its first meeting on June 19, 2007.
State of Oregon DOC Office of the Inspector General Internal Audit
Internal Audit is an independent, objective assurance and consulting activity designed to add value and improve the department’s operations. Internal Audit helps the department accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes.
Internal Audit provides assurance that controls are adequate to mitigate risks; policies and procedures are being followed throughout the department; processes are efficient, effective, and economical; and management is meeting the department’s goals and objectives.
To ensure independence and objectivity, the Internal Audit administrator reports to the director and deputy director of the department.
State of Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Agency Strategic Plan for the Fiscal Years 2009-13
As defined in the Agency Strategic Plan Instructions for fiscal years 2009-13 issued jointly by the Governor’s Office of Budget, Planning, and Policy (GOBPP) and the Legislative Budget Board (LBB), the following provides a brief narrative to the strategic planning process for state agencies.
Staff Misconduct Investigations
This document describes the Montana Department of Corrections policy that it “will investigate misconduct allegations and illegal conduct that may undermine public trust and confidence in the Department’s mission and jeopardize staff, offender, and visitor safety and well being” Definitions and directives are included.
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