AGENCY TESTIMONY
Discussion of proposed legislation (Intro 792 and Intro 830)
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The Commissioner introduces two pieces of proposed legislation related to sexual abuse and harassment in DOC facilities: Intro 792 and Intro 830.
- Intro 792 would require DOC to establish and maintain an electronic case management system for recording data related to sexual abuse and harassment reports
- Intro 830 would require DOC to develop a comprehensive training program for investigations of sexual assault and harassment
- The Commissioner expresses general support for both pieces of legislation, with some proposed amendments
Lynelle Maginley-Liddie
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If a victim would like to seek services external to the agency, we also refer them to the employee assistance program for support.
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Let me now turn to the proposed legislation, intro 792, which would require DOC to establish and maintain an electronic case management system to record all data related to reports of sexual abuse and harassment of individuals in custody.
