Demonstration site coaches provide guidance on effective strategies to meet the goals and objectives as proposed in the sites' grant applications. The coaches provide the sites with a direct link to the National PREA Resource Center
Please check the box next to the following questions if the answer is 'yes'.
IDOC received a grant in FY'12 and in FY'13 - coaching is continuous and ongoing for these grants.
American University
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• PREA Resource Center (PRC) coaches provide a direct link from the PRC to BJA PREA demonstration sites.
• The coach provided information regarding PREA training materials currently available to the site.
• The coach provided information regarding PREA training materials currently under development that may of use to the site going forward.
• As a thought partner, the coach explored cost-effective alternative strategies for meeting the goals and objectives proposed in the site's grant.
• The coach made suggestions to the site's point of contact to address implementation barriers.
• The coach made suggestions to the site's point of contact to address critical implementation gaps.
• PREA Resource Center (PRC) coaches provide a direct link from the PRC to BJA PREA demonstration sites.
• The coach provided information regarding PREA training materials currently available to the site.
• The coach provided information regarding PREA training materials currently under development that may of use to the site going forward.
• As a thought partner, the coach explored cost-effective alternative strategies for meeting the goals and objectives proposed in the site's grant.
• The coach made suggestions to the site's point of contact to address implementation barriers.
• The coach made suggestions to the site's point of contact to address critical implementation gaps.
(2011) Working with external agencies to meet objectives
(2012) Meeting objectives as outlined in the grant
The implementation and administration of this multi-county grant as designed has not been successful. Ten counties submitted funding proposals to BJA. The initial amount per county was $12,500 with additional funds available when justified. Four counties actually have contracts despite the assiduous effort of the PREA team. The State of Indiana does not require local facilities to be certified as PREA compliant. Hence, there is little incentive to participate.
In February members of the Indiana Association of Community Corrections Act Counties (IACCAC) were invited to a statewide training for community corrections directors hosted by the INDOC. There were only 27 participants.
The Council of Juvenile Corrections Administrators (CJCA) provided reports on policy revision before the first actual audit occurred in the Madison facility. The likely outcome is believed to be full compliance. Note that there are reciprocal audit agreements for adult facilities with CA and MI and for juvenile facilities with KS and MI.
External confidential reporting through an ombudsman has been secured. External advocacy and services have been provided. The assessment tool has been revised to incorporate questions with a transgender focus. The incident reporting system has been reviewed.
(2012 grant)
The INDOC decided to partner with the Indiana Sheriffs Association (ISA). There are 91 sheriffs responsible for their local county jails. The ISA will utilize grant funds to promote compliance with PREA; to reinforce zero tolerance of sexual abuse, and to ensure that victims are treated and supported.
(2013 grant)
The Council of Juvenile Corrections Administrators (CJCA) has provided PREA-based staff training. CJCA has additional funds in its budget which will be allocated to LGBTI training.
(2012 grant)
Jail staff that complete the training will be evaluated to assess the effectiveness of the training program. Jail staff will be expected to achieve a minimum score of 80% on the assessment
(2013 grant)
The reciprocal audit agreement among CA, MI and IN has had implementation challenges. IN has conducted audits in MI. IL may join the audit group.
The Indiana Sheriffs Association (ISA) will provide PREA-based training to county jail staffs and inmate education in the facilities where State prisoners are housed. The BJA approved contract for the balance of the 2012 grant funds ($322,000) awaits ISA execution.
Approximately $25,000 has been expended from the 2012 grant to support PREA education in self-selected community service centers.
The Council of Juvenile Corrections Administrators (CJCA) has provided PREA-based staff training. CJCA has additional funds in its budget which will be allocated to LGBTI training in adult and juvenile facilities.
Confidential hotlines are available in each facility in addition to a mailing address to report incidents of sexual abuse or harassment.
The Indiana Sheriffs Association (ISA) is providing PREA-based training to the staff of county jails and inmate education in the facilities where State prisoners are housed. The training began in March. It followed a survey which was distributed to 90 jails; approximately half were returned. There is training scheduled from March through October 2016.
LGBTI training to both juvenile and adult staff will be provided in mid-June by the Council of Juvenile Administrators. It is expected that the balance of the 2013 funds for training will be expended on this event.
The Indiana Sheriffs Association (ISA) executed a BJA approved contract for the balance of the 2012 grant funds - $322,000.
The victim advocate contract was renewed. It is unclear if this component will timely conclude.
The Indiana Sheriffs Association (ISA) is providing PREA-based training to the staff of county jails and inmate education in the facilities where State prisoners are housed. The training began in March and has continued as scheduled. There are approximately 30 participants per training. Final drafts inmate handbooks, posters and third-party reporting survey are now available.
The Indiana Sheriffs Association (ISA) executed a BJA approved contract for the balance of the 2012 grant funds. To date $9000 of $30,000 has been expended.
LGBTI training to both juvenile and adult staff has been provided by the Council of Juvenile Administrators. Another training opportunity will be offered to expend the balance of the 2013 funds.
The victim advocate contract through the Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence (INCASA) was renewed. Service has been expanded and improved. $14,400 remain in the budget for a continuation of this service.
Please respond to the Performance Metrics below. The Performance Metrics questions are based on the TTA Type indicated in the General Information section of the TTA.
Please submit a signed letter of support from your agency’s executive or other senior staff member. The letter can be emailed to or uploaded with this request. The letter should be submitted on official letterhead and include the following information:
- General information regarding the request for TTA services, i.e., the who, what, where, when, and why.
- The organizational and/or community needs specific to the request for TTA services.
- The benefits or anticipated outcomes from the receipt of TTA services.
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