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Prison Rape Elimination Act (96 cards)

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PREA’s primary purpose is to

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Prevent, detect, and respond to sexual abuse and harassment

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Which of the following is considered sexual harassment under PREA?

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Repeated sexual comments or gestures

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Correct supervisory response to a third-party report of sexual abuse

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Treat it as a formal report and initiate the PREA response process

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PREA requires staff to report sexual abuse

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Immediately, regardless of how the information is received

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Which action is prohibited under PREA?

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Retaliating against an inmate who reports sexual abuse

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Definition of sexual abuse under PREA

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Any sexual act involving staff, volunteers, or inmates without consent or through coercion

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Correct response when an inmate reports staff voyeurism

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Document and initiate PREA reporting procedures immediately

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PREA requirement for staff training frequency

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Training must be refreshed regularly and documented

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When to treat a report as an emergency

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When the alleged perpetrator has access to the victim

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Correct action when an inmate alleges abuse occurred off‑site

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Report and initiate PREA procedures regardless of location

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PREA requirement for inmate education

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Inmates must receive PREA information during intake and ongoing access to materials

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When to provide a victim advocate

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As soon as an inmate reports sexual abuse

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Correct response when staff overhear sexual threats

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Report immediately and initiate PREA protocols

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PREA requirement for evidence preservation

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Do not allow the victim to shower, change clothes, or use the restroom if possible

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When to notify medical staff during a PREA allegation

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Immediately after receiving the report

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Correct action when an inmate refuses to speak about a PREA allegation

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Document the refusal and continue required notifications

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PREA requirement for cross‑gender pat searches

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Prohibited for female inmates except in exigent circumstances

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When to separate alleged victim and perpetrator

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Immediately upon receiving the allegation

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Supervisor duty when staff are accused of harassment

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Ensure no retaliation and initiate reporting procedures

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PREA requirement for retaliation monitoring

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Monitor for at least 90 days or longer if needed

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Correct response when an inmate reports historical abuse

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Report and document even if the event occurred years ago

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When to notify investigators

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As soon as a PREA allegation is received

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PREA requirement for inmate privacy

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Allow inmates to shower, change, and use the restroom without cross‑gender viewing

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Correct action when a staff member fails to report abuse
Initiate disciplinary action according to policy
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When to conduct unannounced rounds
To deter staff sexual abuse and harassment
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Correct action when an inmate reports abuse during transport
Separate parties and initiate PREA reporting procedures
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PREA requirement for staff‑inmate boundaries
Staff must maintain professional boundaries at all times
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When to treat a report as credible
All reports must be treated as credible until investigated
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Correct response when an inmate reports sexual harassment
Report immediately and document according to PREA
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PREA requirement for specialized training
Investigators, medical staff, and mental health staff require additional PREA training
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When to offer forensic exams
As soon as possible after an allegation of sexual abuse
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Correct action when a staff member witnesses sexual abuse
Intervene if safe and report immediately
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PREA requirement for data collection
Facilities must collect and review sexual abuse data annually
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When to provide mental health services
After any allegation of sexual abuse or harassment
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Correct response when an inmate reports retaliation
Investigate immediately and implement protective measures
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Correct action when an inmate reports staff sexual harassment
Report immediately and initiate PREA procedures
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PREA requirement for inmate reporting options
Inmates must have multiple internal and external ways to report abuse
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When to notify facility leadership about a PREA allegation
As soon as the allegation is received
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Correct response when an inmate reports abuse but fears retaliation
Ensure protection measures and notify the PREA coordinator
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PREA requirement for staff searches of inmates
Searches must be professional and not conducted for sexual gratification
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When to offer medical treatment after an allegation
Immediately, regardless of visible injuries
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Correct action when a PREA allegation involves another facility
Notify the receiving facility and document the report
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PREA requirement for staff background checks
Conducted upon hiring and periodically thereafter
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When to restrict staff contact with inmates
During investigations of alleged sexual abuse or harassment
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Correct response when an inmate reports sexual abuse anonymously
Treat it as a formal report and initiate PREA procedures
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PREA requirement for inmate orientation
Provide PREA information in formats accessible to all inmates
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Correct action when staff observe inappropriate staff‑inmate relationships
Report immediately and document
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When to initiate a sexual abuse incident review
After the investigation is completed
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PREA requirement for evidence collection
Only trained professionals should collect forensic evidence
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Correct response when an inmate refuses a forensic exam
Respect refusal but continue PREA reporting and investigation
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When to notify mental health staff
After any allegation of sexual abuse or harassment
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PREA requirement for staff supervision levels
Ensure adequate staffing to prevent sexual abuse
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Correct action when an inmate reports sexual abuse during intake
Separate parties and initiate PREA procedures immediately
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When to provide interpreter services
Whenever language barriers affect reporting or understanding PREA rights
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PREA requirement for external reporting
Facilities must provide inmates access to outside agencies for reporting abuse
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Correct action when an inmate reports staff retaliation
Investigate immediately and implement protective measures
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PREA requirement for data review
Analyze trends to improve prevention and response
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When to classify an allegation as unfounded
Only after a full investigation determines it did not occur
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Correct response when staff fail to announce themselves in opposite‑gender housing
Document and address the violation
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PREA requirement for youth housed with adults
Youth must be separated from adult inmates
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When to provide follow‑up with alleged victims
Within a reasonable timeframe to ensure safety and support
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Correct action when an inmate reports sexual abuse during medical treatment
Report immediately and ensure safety
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PREA requirement for staff training on boundaries
Staff must understand prohibited conduct and professional expectations
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When to notify law enforcement
When allegations involve potential criminal conduct
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Correct response when an inmate reports sexual abuse but requests no action
Document the report and follow PREA procedures regardless
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Correct action when an inmate reports sexual abuse during a strip search
Stop the search, ensure safety, and initiate PREA procedures
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PREA requirement for staff training on inmate rights
Staff must understand inmates’ rights to be free from sexual abuse and retaliation
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When to notify the PREA Coordinator
As soon as a PREA allegation is received
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Correct response when an inmate reports staff sexual misconduct off-duty
Report immediately and document according to PREA
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PREA requirement for inmate access to reporting tools
Inmates must have confidential ways to report abuse
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When to separate witnesses from alleged perpetrators
Immediately upon receiving the allegation
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Correct action when an inmate reports sexual abuse through a grievance
Treat it as a PREA allegation and initiate procedures
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PREA requirement for specialized medical care
Medical staff must be trained to treat sexual abuse victims
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When to initiate a sexual abuse incident review
After the investigation is completed and closed
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Correct response when staff fail to document a PREA allegation
Initiate corrective action and ensure proper reporting
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PREA requirement for inmate privacy during searches
Searches must be conducted professionally and without unnecessary viewing
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Correct action when an inmate reports sexual abuse during recreation
Separate parties and initiate PREA procedures
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When to notify classification staff
When an allegation may affect housing or safety
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PREA requirement for staff discipline
Staff who engage in sexual abuse must be terminated and referred for prosecution
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Correct response when an inmate reports sexual harassment by another inmate
Document and initiate PREA reporting procedures
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When to provide follow-up support to victims
Within a reasonable timeframe after the allegation
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PREA requirement for external audits
Facilities must undergo PREA audits every three years
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Correct action when an inmate reports abuse but requests confidentiality
Document and follow PREA procedures regardless
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When to notify supervisors of a PREA allegation
Immediately upon receiving the report
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PREA requirement for staff to avoid retaliation
Staff must not retaliate against inmates or colleagues who report abuse
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Correct action when an inmate reports sexual abuse during transport
Separate parties and initiate PREA procedures immediately
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PREA requirement for inmate education materials
Materials must be accessible to inmates with disabilities or language barriers
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When to notify mental health staff after an allegation
As soon as the report is received
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Correct response when staff witness inmate-on-inmate sexual abuse
Intervene if safe and report immediately
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PREA requirement for staff to maintain professional boundaries
Staff must avoid personal, romantic, or sexual relationships with inmates
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When to initiate emergency protective measures
When the victim is at immediate risk of retaliation or further harm
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Correct action when an inmate reports sexual abuse during medical intake
Document and initiate PREA procedures immediately
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PREA requirement for data storage
Sexual abuse data must be securely stored and protected
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When to notify law enforcement about a PREA allegation
When the allegation may constitute a criminal act
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Correct response when an inmate reports sexual abuse but refuses to identify the location
Document the report and follow PREA procedures
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