PREA Zero Tolerance Policy~1.docx

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The document is a zero tolerance policy issued by the Nevada Department of Corrections (NDOC) regarding the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA). The policy outlines NDOC's zero tolerance stance on any form of sexual misconduct, including staff/contractor/volunteer on inmate or inmate on inmate sexual harassment, sexual assault, sexual abusive contact, and consensual sex. The policy requires contractors and volunteers to be advised of this zero tolerance policy and the reporting options available, which include the NDOC PREA Hotline, email, mail, and the NDOC website. Failure to abide by NDOC's policy could result in removal as a volunteer or contractor and possible criminal charges.

The related state and local contract opportunity is for Ombudsperson Services in the state of Nevada. No additional details about this contract opportunity are provided in the document.

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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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