Prision Rape Elimination (PREA) - Policy

Idaho
Department of
Correction

Policy
Title:
Prison Rape Elimination

Page:
1 of 1

Control Number:
149
Version:
4.0
Adopted:
07/23/2004

Josh Tewalt, Director, approved this document on 05/17/2021.
Open to the public: Yes
Revision Summary
Revision date (05/17/2021) version 4.0: Updated policy number to match revised SOP. The PREA
SOP was moved to the General Administration (100s) to reflect it being a cross-divisional SOP.
BOARD OF CORRECTION IDAPA RULE NUMBER
None
POLICY STATEMENT
It is the policy of the Idaho Department of Correction (IDOC) to establish a zero-tolerance
standard regarding all forms of sexual abuse and sexual harassment.
PURPOSE
IDOC must develop and maintain policies and practices to prevent, detect, and respond to
sexual abuse and sexual harassment in compliance with the Prison Rape Elimination Act
(PREA).
SCOPE
This policy applies to employees, prison and community reentry center residents, volunteers,
and contractors of the IDOC. Required practices include detection and reporting methods,
prevention, response, staff training, and resident education.
RESPONSIBILITY
The Director of the IDOC will assign an agency-wide PREA Coordinator to oversee the
development, implementation, and oversight of department efforts to reduce and prevent
sexual abuse and sexual harassment in IDOC facilities.
Facility heads will assign a PREA Compliance Manager to ensure procedures are followed and
documented.
Human Resources will ensure training is provided and hiring and disciplinary practices are
followed and documented.
REFERENCES
Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003, 42 U.S.C. Sec. 15601, et seq.
Prison Rape Elimination Act Prison and Jail Standards, 28 C.F.R. Part 115

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