This course has been designed for the purpose of meeting the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA Standard 115.35). The curriculum is designed to address the requirements outlined in PREA Standard, 115.34 requiring specialized training for individuals tasked with investigating alleged incidents of sexual abuse in confinement settings.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This 13-hour course is divided into nine units:
Unit 1. PREA Update and Standards Overview
Unit 2. Legal Issues and Agency Liability
Unit 3. Culture
Unit 4. Trauma and Victim Response
Unit 5. Medical and Mental Health Care
Unit 6. First Response and Evidence Collection
Unit 7. Adult Interviewing
Unit 8. Report Writing
Unit 9. Prosecutorial Collaboration