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Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Policy It is the policy of the Highlands Juvenile Detention Center (HJDC) to fully comply with the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) of 2003 and the National Standards promulgated by the United States Department of Justice to prevent, detect and respond to prison rape under PREA and to provide a safe, humane and secure environment for all residents free of sexual abuse and sexual harassment. PREA is a federal law established to support the elimination and prevention of sexual assault and sexual misconduct in correctional systems, including juvenile facilities. PREA addresses both resident-to-resident sexual assault and staff-to-resident sexual assault. HJDC maintains a zero tolerance policy for resident-on-resident sexual assault, staff sexual misconduct and sexual harassment towards residents (115.311). Every allegation of sexual assault, misconduct and harassment is thoroughly investigated, and all reports of sexual assault are referred to the Bristol City Police Department for criminal investigation. When a resident first enters our intake area a comprehensive educational process is started to provide initial and ongoing education explaining their rights to be free from sexual abuse and harassment. An assessment is conducted on all residents to determine their individual risk of victimization or predation using an objective measurement tool based on specific risk factors. HJDC received no allegations of sexual assault, staff sexual misconduct or harassment toward residents since PREA’s implementation in 2013 (115.389).
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by calendar year To ensure that sexual misconduct is reported, HJDC has several ways for parents and third parties (such as staff members, family members, attorneys, and fellow residents or any other interested party) to report (115.322, 115.354). You may use the reporting method with which you are most comfortable. 1. Tell any staff member at HJDC. It is part of their job to report any allegation, ensure the resident’s safety, and maintain confidentiality. 2. Send a letter to the Executive Director, Chief Deputy Director, or Deputy Director of Operations of the Appalachian Juvenile Commission. 3. Send a letter to the Family Crisis Support Services, Inc., the Department of Juvenile Justice or Child Protective Services. 4. Call the Executive Director, Chief Deputy Director, or Deputy Director of Operations of the Appalachian Juvenile Commission. 5. Call the Family Crisis Support Services Inc., the Department of Juvenile Justice or Child Protective Services.
LINK TO PREA COMPLAINT FORM
Highlands Juvenile Detention Center
Certification Unit USDA Nondiscrimination Statement In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, religious creed, disability, age, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English. To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: How to File a Complaint, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:
(1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) email: program.intake@usda.gov. This institution is an equal opportunity provider. |
