Model Policy for PREA Standard 115.335 Specialized training: Medical and mental health care

Medical and mental health professionals (employees and contracted) working in the agency receive training in:

• detecting and assessing signs of abuse
• preserving physical evidence
• responding effectively and professionally to young victims of sexual abuse
• policies and procedures for reporting allegations or suspicions of sexual abuse

Medical and mental health staff sign a form to verify and document that they received this training. [link to form]

A staff person is designated to be responsible for verifying that this training has occurred and has been documented within a specified time frame.

PREA Standard 115.335
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