AGENCY TESTIMONY
Screening and orientation procedures for individuals in custody
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The Commissioner explains the screening and orientation procedures for individuals entering DOC custody, focusing on assessing risk and informing new admissions about reporting sexual abuse and harassment.
- Every individual is screened for risk of sexual victimization and abusiveness upon entering custody
- Screening results are used to determine appropriate housing options
- PREA compliance staff conduct in-person orientations for all new admissions, allowing for questions and providing information on reporting methods
Lynelle Maginley-Liddie
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Upon entering custody, every individual is screened for their risk of sexual victimization and abuseiveness.
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This screening is used to determine the most appropriate housing options for each individual.
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Preer compliance staff conduct an in person orientation with all new admissions.
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This allows individuals to ask questions during the orientation or privately at its conclusion.
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During the orientation, staff informed new admissions of the many ways to report an allegation.
