Justice Systems

PREA implementation activities include supporting the PREA coordinator in identifying areas of non-compliance and recommendations to address the issues and the sewing program.
Phone contact during the coaching meeting.

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 county commissioner has not released the FY21 funds.
General PREA assistance

Provided information about PREA 101 application. Discussed with site contacts providing the contact information for the county commissioners office so a meeting could be scheduled with them, BJA representative and coach.
General advice and guidance regarding PREA implementation.

The PREA implementation includes technical assistance with developing a PREA electronic module called SCRIBE, policy review and recommendations and investigations review. PREA investigations training was also discussed. Ideas for filming a video were discussed.
The coaches provided general PREA implementation support during the quarter.

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.