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IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION PREA Limited Services Training <br />325.02.01.001 <br />(Last updated on 01/09/2018) <br />Inmates Rights and Your Responsibilities <br /> PREA Limited Service Training: Read and initial each statement, and then sign at the <br />bottom. <br /> The Law: Congress passed The Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) in 2003. PREA <br />standards require prisons to prevent, detect, and respond to sexual abuse and sexual harassment. <br /> Zero Tolerance Standards: The Idaho Department of Correction has zero tolerance for all forms of sexual abuse and sexual harassment. All complaints will be thoroughly investigated. <br /> Definitions: <br />•Sexual abuse includes a broad spectrum of unwanted activity from sexual touching to rape. <br />Inmates can never consent to sexual contact with any officer, employee, or agent of the Idaho <br />Department of Correction (IDOC). <br />•Sexual harassment includes unwanted sexual advances, gestures, and offensive sexual <br />actions. You can request a PREA definitions handout. It provides detailed definitions. <br /> Rights: PREA protects inmates’ rights to be free from sexual abuse, and sexual harassment. <br />PREA also protects inmates and staff from retaliation for reporting and investigating allegations of <br />abuse and harassment. Inmates can report such allegations to anyone, at any time, by any method. <br /> Responsibilities: Any staff member, contractor, or volunteer who receives any report of in <br />custody sexual abuse or sexual harassment, or observes or suspects such conduct, is required to report it to security staff immediately. I understand that failing to report abuse is a violation of IDOC <br />policy. <br /> First Responder: If you are the first person on the scene of a sexual abuse incident, request that the victim not destroy evidence and notify security staff immediately to get help. <br /> Detecting Abuse: Everyone reacts to trauma differently. Some warning signs of sexual <br />abuse may include depression, suicidal comments, habit changes, and housing changes requests. <br /> Inappropriate Relationships: Sexual contact of any kind between a staff member, <br />contractor, or volunteer and an inmate is inappropriate and not allowed. This includes kissing and <br />sexual touching. It is a felony for any officer, employee, or agent of the IDOC to have sexual contact with an inmate. Such sexual contact is punishable by up to life in prison. <br /> Prevention: Protect yourself and others. Be aware of your surroundings. Understand your <br />rights and obligations. <br />Always maintain professional relationships and communication with inmates. <br />•Avoid sexual comments or jokes, and report any inappropriate comments heard. <br />•Know and follow the rules. Never bring in contraband, or break other rules. <br />This form is to be used for individuals who rarely visit facilities, have limited responsibilities while in <br />the facility and/or limited contact with inmates. It is not required if they are to be escorted at all times while visiting. File in facility PREA training file. <br />This education is intended to protect you and inmates. Signing below indicates you understand this <br />information. <br />Limited Service Individual (Print name/id #): <br />Signature: Date: