Course Code: REL-PSC-0-PDSAC
Hours: 2.25
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028
Learning Objectives:
Recall four dynamics that contribute to sexual abuse in correctional systems and characteristics that can make certain people more vulnerable to sexual assault in correctional systems.
Name signs of potential sexual abuse and common reactions of sexual abuse victims in correctional systems.
Identify strategies that promote effective and professional communication with people in custody, including people who are LGBTI or gender non-conforming.
List actions you can take to avoid inappropriate relationships with people in custody.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives:
Section 2: Dynamics of Sexual Abuse and Sexual Harassment
Inmate Helton and Contractor Bridges
Dynamics of Sexual Abuse and Harassment Unique to Correctional Facilities
Characteristics of Vulnerable Populations
Review
Summary
Section 3: Detecting Signs of Sexual Abuse
Knowing the Signs of Sexual Abuse
Trauma and Sexual Abuse
Common Reactions of Sexual Abuse Victims
Review
Summary
Section 4: Professional Communication with People in Custody, Including People Who Are LGBTI and Gender Non-Conforming
Effective and Professional Communication: Vital to Safety
Communicating with LGBTI and Gender Non-Conforming Populations
The Role of Bias
Intake Screening Requirements
Review
Summary
Section 5: Avoiding Inappropriate Relationships
Why Staff Get Involved with People in Custody
Professional Boundaries
Review
Summary
Section 6: 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: Adult Corrections.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.