Model Policy on Employee Training

Policy:

Employees who may have contact with residents of juvenile detention will receive training on PREA standards and policies. Staff will receive initial PREA training, refresher training every two years, and information on current related policies in years in which they do not receive training. Training topics include:

• the agency's zero tolerance policy for sexual abuse and harassment
• mandatory reporting laws
• fulfilling responsibilities of prevention, detection, reporting, and response
• resident right to be free from sexual abuse and harassment
• employee and resident right to be free from retaliation for reporting sexual abuse and retaliation
• dynamics of sexual abuse and harassment in juvenile facilities
• common reactions to victims of sexual abuse and harassment
• detection and response to signs of sexual abuse
• avoiding inappropriate relationships with residents
• communicating effectively with residents of diverse backgrounds
• laws relating to age of consent
• cross-gender search

All new employees in juvenile detention receive initial training as part of orientation within the first (time frame) of employment and in accord with Oregon PREA curriculum. Oregon selects a team of master trainers based on demonstrated training skills and regional representation. The master trainers are responsible for review and maintenance of the training curriculum and related materials, and for a train-the-trainers program offered periodically to ensure capacity for staff training in detention facilities across Oregon. Training includes evaluation processes and documentation of training. Sample forms are provided.

PREA Employee Training: Curriculum, Instructors' Guide, quizzes, related materials
PREA Employee Refresher Training: Curriculum, Instructors' Guide, quizzes, related materials
National Institute of Corrections PREA Courses
LGBTQI Training Slideshow (PPTX)
Guide for LGBTI Policy Development—Department of Justice (PDF)
Guidelines for Keeping LGBTQ Youth Safe (PDF)

PREA Standard 115.315
PREA Standard 115.331
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