PRISON RAPE ELIMINATION ACT (PREA) · Resident Handbook

PRISON RAPE ELIMINATION ACT (PREA): Resident Handbook, page 20, St. Louis County Justice Center in Clayton.

Resident Handbook, page 20.

In response to the enactment of the PREA in 2003, the St. Louis County Department of Justice Services has established procedures in order to detect and prevent sexual assaults perpetrated against residents by other residents or by staff through: • Orientations Screening • Assessments Classification • Monitoring Counseling • Investigations The Department will maintain a "Zero Tolerance" standard for any form of sexual contact between residents or staff to include sexual assault/violence and consensual sex. PREVENTION of sexual misconduct can be accomplished by being aware of your surroundings. Do not accept gifts or favors, most come with strings attached. Do not accept offers for protection, that is what corrections staff are here for. Be alert, using contraband narcotics can impair your judgment. If you fear for your safety, you should immediately report it to staff. A resident who is a victim of sexual misconduct from another resident or from a staff member may request medical/mental health assistance by using one of the following means: - complete a Sick Call form - inform a Corrections Medicine staff (nurse, doctor, psychologist, psychiatrist) - inform a Corrections staff member (Corrections Officer, Housing Unit Supervisor, Watch Commander, Case Manager, Integrity Unit Manager, Unit Manager, etc.) - write a letter and send it through Inter-Office Mail (addressed to Administrative staff member) or to the Executive Secretary at the St. Louis County Department of Human Services, 500 Northwest Plaza Suite 800, St. Ann, MO 63074 - complete a PREA form on the kiosk or tablet - calling the resident message line at 314-615-5055 Justice Services has implemented a Message Line to allow residents to report incidents of sexual assault or sexual misconduct without fear of reprisal. The Message Line is available through the resident telephone system at no charge. *This line is not monitored 24/7 and your message may not be received promptly. For immediate assistance, please contact a staff member.* MESSAGE LINE.....314-615-5055 *** Disciplinary action may be taken when it is determined that a resident made a false report of sexual assault or sexual misconduct. However, no resident reporting sexual misconduct shall be disciplined for false reporting based solely on the fact their allegation could not be substantiated. For full details, see Justice Services' posters.

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