Career Criminals

Provided coaching on NCE, ideas for identifying other PREA projects and audit preparation.
Provided general PREA implementation assistance during the quarter.

During this reporting period, we worked with new site contacts to rethink/rework their goals given the length of time that has passed since they applied for the grant and essentially rewrite their implementation plan. We've also provided support with other PREA-related questions that have come up and answered questions about the grant process.
We continue to work on the grantees implementation plan.

Coaches have continued advising grantee with issues as they arise. In this reporting period, there have been questions specifically about the grant process and coaches have helped troubleshoot issues with ECSD's remaining goals.
have provided guidance as site negotiates an agreement with local rape crisis center

Provided assistance and guidance on closing out project grant.

PREA implementation coaching has been directed at camera equipment, installation and budget modification.
Assistance with facility camera purchase and placement strategy.

PREA activities included a review and recommendations for the PREA risk assessment tool and process of assessing inmates for risk of victimization and abusiveness. Also discussed PREA SMART book development and data collection.

The site contact has been re-assigned to shift work to cover shifts due to an on-going staffing shortage. In addition, the site contact has been out of the office for an extended period of time due to complications related to COVID-19.
Grantee activity was held up during the quarter due to jailer elections being held in November. The staff anticipated a new jailer being elected and have been very reluctant to engage in continued activity until the new jailer is on board.

Discussed the body worn camera (BWC) program, data collection, policy revision and staff training. Also discussed staff mentor system and staff's "buy-in" to the BWC program.
Normal communication related to grant coaching during the quarter.

Performed external policy review and recommendations on trauma-informed practice and also reviewed and provided recommendations on the NYC DOC draft directive about the Special Considerations Unit.

The on-site visit was for a PREA Readiness Audit. The purpose was to assess the facility's PREA compliance.
Discussed PREA risk assessment, staff/contractor/volunteer training, inmate education, staffing plans and data collection.