44DOC-S6975 PREA Zero Tolerance Policy and Reporting.docx
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This is a Zero Tolerance Policy and Reporting document issued by the Nevada Department of Corrections (NDOC) in compliance with the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) under 42 U.S.C. 15601 et seq. and 28 C.F.R. 115.32. The policy applies to all volunteers and contractors working with NDOC and establishes mandatory reporting requirements for sexual misconduct incidents. The document outlines NDOC's zero tolerance stance on all forms of sexual misconduct, including staff, contractor, or volunteer sexual contact with inmates, inmate-on-inmate sexual harassment or assault, and consensual sexual activity. The policy emphasizes that any staff member, contractor, or volunteer who engages in, fails to report, or knowingly condones sexual harassment or sexual contact with inmates is subject to disciplinary action and potential criminal prosecution.
The document provides multiple reporting mechanisms for violations, including direct reporting to any NDOC employee, the PREA Hotline at 775-887-3152, email submission to prea@doc.nv.gov, or mail correspondence to the Nevada Department of Corrections Office of the Inspector General at P.O. Box 7011, Carson City, Nevada 89702. Additional resources are available through the NDOC website at www.doc.nv.gov under the PREA Management Division, which provides incident report forms. The document includes an acknowledgment statement that volunteers and contractors must sign confirming they have read and understood the zero tolerance policy and been given the opportunity to ask questions, with explicit notification that failure to comply may result in removal and potential criminal charges.
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Nevada Department of Corrections
Prison Rape Elimination Act Zero Tolerance Policy and Reporting The Nevada Department of Corrections, in compliance with the Department of Justice, National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape 42 U.S.C. § 15601, et seq. and 28 C.F.R., §115.32 requires volunteers and contractors be advised of the agency Zero Tolerance Policy and how to report violations of this policy.
The Department of Corrections has a Zero Tolerance policy for any form of sexual misconduct to include staff/contractor/or volunteer on inmate or inmate on inmate sexual harassment, sexual assault, sexual abusive contact, and consensual sex. Any staff member/contractor/volunteer who engages in fails to report, or knowingly condones sexual harassment or sexual contact with or between inmates shall be subject to disciplinary action and may be subject to criminal prosecution. The Department shall take a proactive approach regarding the prevention, detection, response, and punishment of any type of sexual contact.
If you hear of, observe, or receive a report of any of the above actions by staff towards inmates or inmates towards another inmate, you can report the information to any NDOC employee or using the options listed below.
Nevada Department of Corrections PREA Hotline: 775-887-3152 Email: prea@doc.nv.gov Mail: Nevada Department of Corrections, Office of the Inspector General, P.O. Box 7011, Carson City, NV 89702 Agency website: www.doc.nv.gov - PREA Management Division, PREA incident report form I acknowledge that I have read and understand that NDOC has a “Zero Tolerance” policy. I was provided the opportunity to ask questions and failure to abide by NDOC policy could result in removal as a volunteer or contractor and possible criminal charges.
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