Agency PREA Zero Tolerance Policy~1.pdf

DOC 1953 (1/2021)

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.

Signature: Date: ___________________

Print Name: ______________________________________ mailto:prea@doc.nv.gov http://www.doc.nv.gov/