Course Code: REL-PSC-0-PREAOJF
Hours: 1.25
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028
Learning Objectives:
Explain the purpose of the Prison Rape Elimination Act and the PREA National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape.
State how sexual abuse is defined within the PREA National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape and inmates’ right to be free from sexual abuse and sexual harassment.
Recall the training requirements on the PREA National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape and the liabilities that exist when agencies and staff fail to comply.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: PREA and How it Defines Sexual Abuse and Sexual Harassment
Purpose of the Prison Rape Elimination Act
Sexual Abuse and Sexual Harassment Defined
Exigent Circumstances
Review
Summary
Section 3: Liabilities, Policies, and Requirements
Consequences for Facility/Agency Non-Compliance with the PREA National Standards
Zero-Tolerance Policy Requirement
PREA Training Requirements
Review
Summary
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Subject Matter Expert: Elizabeth Layman, B.S.
Elizabeth Layman's career includes nine years as a police officer/detective in Arlington, Virginia, including patrol, sexual assault investigations, and forensics. She was with the Florida Corrections and Florida Parole Commission for 16 years as a Parole Officer and Administrative Hearing Officer conducting hearings with thousands of inmate/detainees/detainees in prisons and jails. Additionally, she served as a special investigator for the Office of Florida Governor. Since 1998, Ms. Layman has been President of Price Layman, Inc., a criminal justice consulting firm. She has worked as a consultant with the U.S. Department of Justice, providing technical assistance and training on sexual misconduct and abuse for more than 300 jail administrators, corrections, and law enforcement agencies. Ms. Layman developed and delivers the following curricula: Training for Investigators of Staff Sexual Misconduct; The Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003: Impact on Law Enforcement; co-authorship of Resource Guide for New Wardens; PREA – Policy Development Guide for Sheriffs and Chiefs, Staff Sexual Misconduct with Offenders: Policy Development Guide for Community Corrections; Preventing and Responding to Sexual Abuse in Tribal Detention Facilities. Ms. Layman continues to work across the country to assist with implementation of PREA. Ms. Layman has a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology from Virginia Tech.
Writer: Kimberly Cobb, MS
Mrs. Cobb is a Lead SME Writer/Trainer at Relias. Her primary writing responsibilities are in the content areas of public safety and behavioral health. Mrs. Cobb is also the onboarding trainer for new staff joining the Relias Content Department. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Correctional and Juvenile Justice Studies and a Master of Science degree in Criminal Justice. She has over 25 years of experience working in criminal and juvenile justice. Her work includes direct service, research, publication development, and training and technical assistance development and delivery.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Correctional Officers; in the following settings: Juvenile Corrections.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.