Join the PREA Resource Center to hear from the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections on how they used their federal PREA demonstration grant to revise and attempt to validate their PREA risk assessment. This presentation reviews the detailed data analysis that the project completed so agency researchers are encouraged to view and share. Presenters also shared lessons learned, including from the pilot assessments where it was determined that there was a mismatch between the questions asked and people’s responses. This is a technical presentation, but one that gives agencies a head start on strengthening their PREA risk assessments.

Autistic people and people on the autism spectrum who are in custody often experience environmental, sensory, and communication barriers that can threaten their safety. In this webinar, Allison Hastings from Activating Change provides an overview of disability, incarceration, and sexual victimization and discusses access considerations that can increase sexual safety for autistic people in custody. She offers practical strategies that facilities can use to make PREA-related prevention and response functions more accessible to autistic people in custody, in accordance with the requirements of Standard §115.16.

Autistic people and people on the autism spectrum who are in custody often experience environmental, sensory, and communication barriers that can threaten their safety. In this webinar, Allison Hastings from Activating Change will provide an overview of disability, incarceration, and sexual victimization and discuss access considerations that can increase sexual safety for autistic people in custody. She will offer practical strategies that facilities can use to make PREA-related prevention and response functions more accessible to autistic people in custody, in accordance with the requirements of Standard §115.16.

People with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) who are in custody often experience information and communication barriers that can threaten their safety. In this webinar, Allison Hastings from Activating Change provides an overview of disability, incarceration, and sexual victimization and discuss access considerations that can increase sexual safety for people with IDD in custody. She offers practical strategies that facilities can use to make PREA-related prevention and response functions more accessible to people with IDD in custody, in accordance with the requirements of Standard §115.16.

During this webinar, we cover PREA Standard 115.81 Medical and mental health screenings; history of sexual abuse.  To require a facility to timely address any medical, mental health, or security needs concerning inmates who have experienced or perpetrated prior sexual abuse, either in a confinement setting or in the community. Identifying and offering treatment to inmates with prior victimization is intended to address immediate mental health needs. Identifying Identifying and offering a follow-up meeting with a mental health practitioner to prior abusers has the potential to reduce future incidents of sexual abuse and create an improved overall sense of safety within a facility.

This webinar demonstrates the OAS from the auditor’s perspective, including how to review responses and documentation provided by the agency/facility and generate an issue log; make and discuss overall compliance determinations; complete your post-audit reporting information; upload supporting documentation; and submit or generate your report, as well as tips and tricks on how to maximize efficacy and efficiency in the OAS.

This webinar demonstrates the OAS from the perspective of the PREA Coordinator and PREA Compliance Manager, including how to respond to standards-based questions in the PAQ, how to upload evidence and submit the PAQ, and tips and tricks on how to maximize efficacy and efficiency in the OAS.

This webinar offers a comprehensive overview of the Medical Forensic Exam (MFE) process in adult and juvenile correctional settings, emphasizing the roles, responsibilities, and promising practices for conducting a patient-centered, trauma-informed medical forensic exam. The session focuses on interpreting related PREA standards and exploring safety considerations that promote a culture of safety and dignity for both examiners and incarcerated individuals. The interactive format includes real-world examples, scenarios, and a Q&A session to engage and address participant questions.