Non-Hispanic

During this review period, girls were moved from a contract facility to a LA OJJ facility that previously housed boys. The girls are expected to remain at the facility for six months. The boys were moved into a different facility. The PC requested guidance on providing staff with training on gender responsive practices. The team discussed a variety of training possibilities, including LA OJJ funding training under other grants. The coaches also offered to assist with policy and SOP review. The agency completed follow-up meetings from the leadership retreat.

During this review period, the camera instillation work continued. The facility had an ACA audit and is preparing for a PREA audit. This is causing some delays in goal strategy completion. The PREA Coordinator reviewed images from the new cameras and was impressed with the quality. The staff are excited to have all cameras on one server to conduct investigations. The server is expected to have a 60-day memory. The PC is considering a longitudinal analysis to mark when cameras were activated and their effect on PREA investigation findings of unsubstantiated.

During this review period, the PREA policies and coordinated response were revised and reviewed by the co-coaches. Forms referenced in the policy were also reviewed and revised. Coaches provided guidance on developing a PREA risk screening tool and process. PREA pamphlets and signage was developed. The implementation plan goals will be revised and submitted after the on-site visit. The agency does not want to use funds on an evaluator since there is no formal PREA program at the agency. An NCE was submitted and approved.

During this reporting period, the agency's revised implementation plan (IP) was completed and turned in to BJA during this reporting period. The IP was approved on May 11, 2023. The new camera wiring quote was received and submitted for approval. New servers were ordered and pending delivery. An operating system for the cameras was not identified and selected during this reporting period. There are compatibility issues that need to be addressed before the cameras can be ordered. Different cameras are needed for each operating system being considered.

During this reporting period, the camera project commenced for multiple facilities with one invoice being approved. The Parchman facility needs to be added to the GAM for additional cameras. The Central Mississippi Correctional (CMC) youthful offender unit camera project was completed. Due to the ongoing project of training the staff on the new cameras, there is no data for unsubstantiated allegations. The agency contact is working with the deputy superintendents to get the baseline data at the other facilities.

During this reporting period, weekly coaching meetings with the PREA Coordinator continued. The team discussed beginning PREA standards training for the PC. The team will take two or three PREA standards each meeting and discuss how it applies to HCDC, and how to implement it at that facility. The team discussed the PC attending NIC's PREA Coordinator's Roles & Responsibilities training upon completion of investigator training. The team also discussed the need to have an organizational chart indicate the PC has direct access to HCDC chief administrator regarding PREA matters.

During this reporting period, a virtual coaching session did not occur in October or December, but the coaches and PC corresponded regarding the FITA request CO DOC submitted. The request was referred to the TMG coaching team and a consultant for review. The administrative investigations template was reviewed by the consultant and Jennifer Sheahan. The review of the investigation template was sent to the PC with the option for discussion if needed. The PC reported their administration decided against the investigative training.

During this reporting period, the PREA Coordinator (PC) has been assigned other duties, leaving insufficient time for all the duties associated with PREA. The PREA Compliance Manager (PCM) has also been assigned other duties, leaving insufficient time for all the duties associated with PREA. The PC met with agency leadership, but no definitive plan for enhancing existing PREA compliance strategies was developed. During their meeting, facility leadership noted receipt of emails from the coaches, but no further action was taken.

During this reporting period, the cable installation was near completion for the new cameras. FY20 funds are being expended and may be amended to include PREA training, and other PREA materials.

During this reporting period, PREA signage was updated and posted throughout the facility. PREA inmate brochures were developed and printed. The PREA brochure was added to inmate intake bags to provide information on PREA zero tolerance, inmate's rights, and reporting access. The quad-fold folders are English on one side and Spanish on the other. The coaches continued to help develop the staffing plans for the jail and work annex and it is near completion.