#	Title	Year
1.	No Escape: Male Rape in U.S. Prisons The "complex dynamics of male prisoner-on-prisoner sexual abuse in the United States" is examined (p. xvi). Sections of this report include: summary and recommendations; background; legal context; ... Read More	2001
2.	SPR: STOP Prisoner Rape Access to information on prisoner rape is provided at this website. Content is organized into the following parts: special feature; news and updates; recent updates; features; and sections -- about ... Read More	2001
3.	No Escape: Male Rape in U.S. Prisons: Video Segments Access to video segments regarding prison rape and its impact on male prisoners is available at this website. Segments from a documentary in production are "The Rodney Hulin Story" and "The Rules of ... Read More	2001
4.	Testimony [Before the] United States Senate Committee on the Judiciary [About] the Prison Rape Reduction Act of 2002 The extreme need to address the "scourge" of prison rape is addressed. Topics discussed include: the pervasiveness of prisoner sexual assault; vulnerable groups of prisoners; the profound effects of ... Read More	2002
5.	Inmate Sexual Assault: An Overview of Selected Print and Electronic Resources An overview of research and information sources dealing with prison rape is presented. Created in response to increased interest generated by the "Prison Rape Reduction Act of 2002," this document ... Read More	2002
6.	Public Law 108-79--Sept. 4, 2003; Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003 A copy of the Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003 (considered and passed by both the House of Representatives and the Senate) is presented. The Act was signed by the President on September 4, 2003, ... Read More	2003
7.	Academic Articles A list of 44 articles about prison rape (inmate sexual assault) can be found at this website. Links to the full-text article are available for a little over half of the citations. ... Read More	2003
8.	Labeling Theory as a Paradigm for the Etiology of Prison Rape: Implications for understanding and intervention "[T]he complexities of prison rape and how it differs from rape in outside society . . . [is demonstrated] so that therapists can adequately assist victims of this crime" (p. 1). Sections of this ... Read More	2003
9.	Responding to Prisoner Rape, PREA Part 2 The second phase of a multi-part program about the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) of 2003, a federal law that affects all correctional facilities, is presented. "Assessing Your Agency's Response ... Read More	2003
10.	Using Data to Prevent Inmate Sexual Assaults The collection and analysis of data that can be used to stop inmate sexual assault is explained. Sections of this newsletter are: brief facility description -- Orange County Corrections Department ... Read More	2003
11.	The Sexual Abuse of Female Inmates in Ohio Evidence is proffered supporting the claim that the Ohio Reformatory for Women has a problem with female inmates being sexually abused. The report contains the following sections: introduction; ... Read More	2003
12.	A Town Hall Meeting - Addressing the Prison Rape Elimination Act [Satellite/Internet Broadcast] This 2-hour program in a town hall format was broadcast live from the American Correctional Association's Winter Conference in Phoenix, Arizona on January 10, 2005. The discussion panel includes ... Read More	2004
13.	Annual Report to Congress: National Institute of Corrections: Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Public Law 108-79 Presents a report that "fulfills the requirement in section 5(b) of the Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003 (PREA) for the National Institute of Corrections (NIC) to submit an annual report to ... Read More	2004
14.	Summary of Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003 (PREA) An overview of PREA (the Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003) is provided.... Read More	2004
15.	Data Collections for the Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003 ... Read More	2004
16.	Ohio Correctional Institution Sexual Assault Abatement: A Ten Point Plan Strategies for combating inmate sexual abuse are described. Zero tolerance is reflected in ten areas of focus: staff training; inmate education; sanctions; victim support persons; investigation ... Read More	2004
17.	The Problem of Prison Rape An article that focuses upon the case of Roderick Johnson who was repeatedly raped in the Allured Unit (Iowa Park, TX) in order to illustrate the problem of rape in prisons can be accessed at the ... Read More	2004
18.	Survey of High-Risk Inmate Behaviors In the Oregon Prison System [and] Overview and Response The incidence of high-risk inmate behaviors (e.g., tattooing, body piercing, IV drug use, and sexual activity) and sexual assaults are estimated. Sections of this report are an executive summary, ... Read More	2004
19.	Prison Rape Resources Sources on the World Wide Web regarding prison rape are organized into the topical areas of articles and commentary and opinion.... Read More	2004
20.	Selected Bibliography on Prisoner Sexual Assault Sixty- four citations are organized according to journal articles, book chapters, working papers, important legal cases, conference papers, technical reports, and professional magazine articles. ... Read More	2004
21.	Prison Rape: A Critical Review of the Literature Executive Summary [and] Working Paper [S]ubstantive suggestions on the best ways to measure the prevalence and incidence of sexual victimization in prison,...problems that will be encountered in assessing and interpreting results of a ... Read More	2004
22.	Brief of Plaintiff-Appellee: Roderick Keith Johnson, Plaintiff-Appellee, v. Gary Johnson, et al., Defendants This brief reviews the "evidence that Defendants, in arbitrarily denying him [the Plaintiff] protection from rape, stated that they do not protect homosexuals, that homosexuals enjoy being raped and ... Read More	2004
23.	No Refuge Here: A First Look at Sexual Abuse in Immigration Detention Issues surrounding inmate sexual assault in U.S. immigration detention centers are discussed. Six sections make up this report: introduction; sexual abuse in immigration detention; SPR's ... Read More	2004
24.	Facing Prison Rape, PREA Part 1 The first part of a multi-phase program about the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA), a federal law that affects all correctional facilities, is presented. Contents include "Facing Prison Rape" an ... Read More	2004
25.	Facing Prison Rape, PREA Part 1 The first part of a multi-phase program about the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA), a federal law that affects all correctional facilities, is presented. This 3-hour satellite/Internet broadcast ... Read More	2004
26.	Responding to Prisoner Rape, PREA Part 2 The second phase of a multi-part program about the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) of 2003, a federal law that affects all correctional facilities, is presented. The video "Responding to Prison ... Read More	2004
27.	Bibliography on Staff Sexual Misconduct with Offenders A list of 19 items that provide information about staff sexual misconduct is presented.... Read More	2004
28.	A National Protocol for Sexual Assault Medical Forensic Examinations: Adults/Adolescents A medical forensic protocol that is "useful in helping jurisdictions develop a response that is sensitive to victims of sexual assault and that promotes offender accountability" is presented (p.1). ... Read More	2004
29.	An Act to Add Article 3 (Commencing with Section 2635) to Chapter 3 of Title 3 of Part 3 of the Penal Code, Relating to Correctional Institutions; Chapter 303, Statutes of 2005; Sexual Abuse in Detention Elimination Act This Act "protect[s] all inmates and wards from sexual abuse while held in institutions operated by the [California] Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation" (p. 2). Requirements of this Act ... Read More	2005
30.	Still In Danger: The Ongoing Threat of Sexual Violence Against Transgender Prisoners "This report provides an overview of the legal implication of Farmer v. Brennan for prisoner claims of Eighth Amendment violations and an assessment of changes to conditions for transgender prisoners ... Read More	2005
31.	PREA Update: Stop Prisoner Rape's Report on the Prison Rape Elimination Act "This publication represents an analysis of the law's impact to date and highlights some areas of concern which, if addressed, will help to ensure PREA's success" (p. 1). The activities of the ... Read More	2005
32.	Summary Report: Regional Workshops Feedback from four executive level regional workshops regarding the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) is reported. Extended responses from groups of executive-level administrators and policy makers ... Read More	2005
33.	Presentations Given at the New England Council on Crime and Delinquency: Prison Rape Elimination Act Training Materials for use in training about the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) can be found at this website. Four items available here in PowerPoint and PDF formats are: The Prison Rape Elimination Act ... Read More	2005
34.	Hearing: At Risk: Sexual Abuse and Vulnerable Groups Behind Bars -- August 19, 2005 This website provides access to transcripts of participants' remarks from this hearing. Testimony is given regarding: personal accounts from survivors of prison sexual assaults; at risk groups -- ... Read More	2005
35.	Hearing: The Cost of Victimization: Why Our Nation Must Confront Prison Rape -- June 14, 2005 Access to transcripts of participants' remarks from this public hearing is available at this website. Topics discussed include: staff sexual abuse in federal facilities; personal accounts from ... Read More	2005
36.	Public Meeting: University of Notre Dame Law School, Notre Dame, Indiana -- March 31, 2005 Transcripts of participants' remarks regarding prison rape and its elimination are provided at this website.... Read More	2005
37.	Sexual Violence Reported by Correctional Authorities, 2004 This Bureau of Justice Statistics report results from the "first-ever national survey of administrative records on sexual violence in adult and juvenile correctional facilities" (p. 1). Some ... Read More	2005
38.	National Prison Rape Elimination Commission Information about and from the National Prison Rape Elimination Commission (NPREC) is available at this website. NPREC's mission is to "study Federal, State, and local government policies and ... Read More	2005
39.	StopPrisonerRape: Messages; Not Part of the Penalty: Ending Prisoner Rape (StopPrisonerRape) Listserv This listserv is a continuation of the October 2001 conference "Not Part of the Penalty: Ending Prisoner Rape." Open to all interested parties, StopPrisonerRape is a means to share resources and ... Read More	2005
40.	Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Summary of Responses from Juvenile Focus Group on Staff Sexual Misconduct and Youth on Youth Sexual Assault Responses to thirteen questions regarding curriculum related to staff sexual misconduct with youth and youth on youth sexual assault are provided. "The objectives of the focus groups included: (1) to ... Read More	2005
41.	Speaking Up: Discussing Prison Sexual Assault: A Tool Kit Designed to Assist Facility Staff in Educating Women Offenders to Local Sexual Assault Policies and Practices This toolkit provides new female inmates with information related to the prevention of unwanted relationships with other inmates or any personal relationships with staff. Topics discussed include: ... Read More	2005
42.	Speaking Up: Discussing Prison Sexual Assault: A Tool Kit Designed to Assist Facility Staff in Educating Male Offenders to Local Sexual Assault Policies and Practices This toolkit provides new male inmates with information related to the prevention of unwanted relationships with other inmates or any personal relationships with staff. Topics discussed include: the ... Read More	2005
43.	Re: Testimony Before the Commission in San Francisco, CA Issues related to sexual violence against transgender prisoners are discussed. Topics covered include: bias against transgender people; overview of jail and prison conditions for transgender ... Read More	2005
44.	A Guide for Juvenile Justice Professionals to Recognizing, Reporting and Investigating Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation in the Texas Juvenile Probation System Information is provided about actions to take in order to protect juvenile offenders from sexual abuse. Topics covered include: what gets reported; who reports; how to report; serious incidents; and ... Read More	2005
45.	Report to the Congress of the United States on the Activities of the Department of Justice in Relation to the Prison Rape Elimination Act (Public Law 108-79) Covering the calendar year 2005, this third annual report to Congress summarizes the activities of the Office of Justice Programs (i.e., the National Institute of Justice, the Bureau of Justice ... Read More	2006
46.	Report to the Congress of the United States on the Activities of the Department of Justice in Relation to the Prison Rape Elimination Act (Public Law 108-79) Covering the period from October to December 2004, this second report to Congress summarizes the activities of the Office of Justice Programs (i.e., the National Institute of Justice, the Bureau of ... Read More	2006
47.	An End to Silence: Addressing Prison Rape Information regarding the prevention of prison rape, be it offender on offender rape or staff sexual misconduct with offenders, is available at this website. Points of entry are: the Prison Rape ... Read More	2006
48.	In the Shadows: Sexual Violence in U.S. Detention Facilities "The aim of this report is to highlight the widespread sexual abuse of incarcerated men, women, and youth in U.S. detention facilities and to offer recommendations aimed at remedying this acute human ... Read More	2006
49.	Staff Perspectives: Sexual Violence in Adult Prisons and Jails: Trends from Focus Group Interviews Findings from focus group interviews of correctional personnel are reported. Observations are presented according to the following topics: staff perspectives on sexual violence policy; changing ... Read More	2006
50.	'They Deserve It': Male Prison Rape Is Still Not Taken Seriously, Despite the Huge Number of Victims This article describes the experiences of one raped inmate and legislation designed to combat prison rape -- the Prisoner Rape Elimination Act (PREA).... Read More	2006
51.	Prison Rape Elimination Act Access to materials regarding sexual assault in Ohio prisons are provided at this website. Documents include: "Ohio Correctional Institution Sexual Assault Abatement: A Ten Point Plan (Feb. 2004)"; ... Read More	2006
52.	Sexual Punishments The intrinsic relationship between sexual coercion and imprisonment is explained. This article is comprised of four parts: sex and sexuality in U.S. prisons; imprisonment as a non-corporal ... Read More	2006
53.	Sexual Violence Reported by Correctional Authorities, 2005 ... Read More	2006
54.	Analyzing Prison Sex: Reconciling Self-Expression with Safety "This article examines the complexity of prison sex [and inmate sexual expression] and the challenges that it raises in the context of . . . the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA)" (p. 17). Topics ... Read More	2006
55.	Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA): Policies and Procedures Access to policies regarding staff/offender or offender/offender sexual assault from jails and juvenile facilities is provided at this website.... Read More	2006
56.	Addressing Sexual Violence in Prisons: A Snapshot of Approaches and Highlights of Innovative Strategies Responses of state departments of corrections (DOCs) to prison sexual violence (PSV) are discussed. Sections of this report are: highlights; introduction and why addressing sexual violence in ... Read More	2006
57.	Sexual Violence in the Texas Prison System Officially reported sexual assaults occurring during the period of 2002-2005 in Texas prisons are investigated, with the aim of determining victim and perpetrator attributes, time and location of ... Read More	2006
58.	Hearing: Reporting, Investigating and Prosecuting Prison Rape: What is Needed to Make the Process Work? -- August 3, 2006 Access to remarks, testimony, and questions and answers from this hearing about making the investigating and prosecuting process for prison rape more effective is available at this website. Points of ... Read More	2006
59.	Hearing: Elimination of Prison Rape: The Corrections Perspective -- March 23, 2006 Access to remarks, testimonies, and questions and answers given at this hearing regarding corrections and prison rape is provided at this website. Points of entry include: opening remarks and ... Read More	2006
60.	The Culture of Prison Sexual Violence Results from a national, "socio-cultural study of prison sexual violence in men's and women's high-security prisons across the United States" are provided. Five chapters follow an executive summary: ... Read More	2006
61.	Hearing: The Elimination of Prison Rape: Immigration Facilities and Personnel/Staffing/Labor Relations--December 13-14, 2006 This website provides access to remarks, testimonies, and questions and answers from this hearing focusing on prison rape in immigration detention facilities. Points of entry include: Chairman's ... Read More	2006
62.	Shining Light in Dark Corners: An Overview of Prison Rape Elimination Legislation and Introduction to Current Research ... Read More	2006
63.	Rethinking Prison Sex: Self-Expression and Safety. (Sexuality and the Law) The "complexity of prison sex and the challenges that it raises in the context of recently enacted federal legislation, the Prison Rape Elimination Act ('PREA')" are examined (p. 1). Sections of this ... Read More	2006
64.	Responding to the Prison Rape Elimination Act This bulletin "provid[es] practical information on established approaches that encourage safe environments in jails and juvenile facilities" regarding prison rape (p. 1). Sections of this issue are: ... Read More	2006
65.	Hope for Healing: Information for Survivors of Sexual Assault in Detention "The goals of this publication are to offer information about the impact of sexual abuse and to assist survivors in their efforts to heal from this devastating type of violence" (p. 1). Sections of ... Read More	2006
66.	NIJ's Response to the Prison Rape Elimination Act Research conducted by the National Institute of Justice on prison rape is reviewed. This article contains sections about: a national study; research solicitations -- inmate culture and prison rape, ... Read More	2006
67.	Prison Rape Elimination Act and Local Jails: The Facts This brochure explains the impact of the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) on jails. Topics discussed include: what PREA is; how PREA applies to jails; what jails need to be doing; and answers to ... Read More	2006
68.	Special Report on NIJ Research Travesty Reasons why the research of Mark Fleisher, a cultural anthropologist at Case Western Reserve University (Cleveland, OH) is "flawed, sloppy, and irresponsible" are explained. The National Institute of ... Read More	2006
69.	Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA): Considerations for Policy Review A policy review guide designed to assist in drafting PREA (Prison Rape Elimination Act) policies for review by the National Institute of Corrections is provided. Sections of this document are: ... Read More	2006
70.	Proceedings of the Large Jail Network Meeting - January 2006 Contents of these proceedings are: meeting highlights; Report from the Bureau of Justice Statistics by Allen Beck; Discussion: PREA in Local Jails; Statistical Analysis: Crowding, Life Safety, and ... Read More	2006
71.	Recognizing and Addressing Sexual Abuse, Assault Prevention and Intervention Issues In Your Juvenile Justice Setting: A Companion Workshop to the Overview of the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) [Participant's Manual] This Overview Workshop covers PREA (Prison Rape Elimination Act) in juvenile justice settings. Participants will be able to: recognize signs and symptoms of potential sexual abuse and assault in ... Read More	2006
72.	Keeping Our Kids Safe: The Prison Rape Elimination Act and Juvenile Justice: A Guide for Juvenile Justice Administrators An introduction is to the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) is provided to those individuals who work with youth in the juvenile justice system. This companion training resource kit includes: ... Read More	2006
73.	Hearing: Elimination of Prison Rape: Focus on Juveniles -- June 1, 2006 This website provides access to remarks, testimony, and questions and answers from this hearing focusing on prison rape and juveniles. Entry points include: Chairman's opening remarks; survivor ... Read More	2006
74.	Correctional Internal Affairs Investigators Job Analysis A job profile for an Internal Affairs Investigator in state operated adult correctional facilities is provided. This report contains these sections: executive summary; introduction; overview of the ... Read More	2006
75.	Preventing Sexual Abuse of Children and Youth in Custody [Satellite/Internet Broadcast] Incidents of sexual abuse of juveniles in custody are reported at a rate 10 times higher than the rate in adult corrections. This 3-hour program, originally broadcast June 28, 2006, addresses this ... Read More	2006
76.	Special Issue: Rape of Prisoners by Staff This issue contains articles related to the issue of inmate sexual assault by staff. Articles contained in this issue are: "Guards Rape of Prisoners Rampant, No Solution in Sight" by Gary Hunter; ... Read More	2006
77.	Testimony: Brenda V. Smith; Position: Support; House Bill 456; Before the House Judicial Proceedings Committee Testimony given February 15, 2006 by Brenda V. Smith in support of Maryland's HB 456 (suggested changes to the state's law prohibiting staff sexual misconduct) is provided. Three areas are covered by ... Read More	2006
78.	Proceedings of the Large Jail Network Meeting - July 2006 Contents of these proceedings are: meeting highlights; "Open Forum: Hot Topics for Discussion"; "Understanding Culture: The Root of It All" by Carol Flaherty-Zonis; "NIC Information Center ... Read More	2006
79.	Investigating Sexual Assaults in Correctional Facilities Problems with the investigation of sexual assaults (inmate on inmate sexual assault and staff sexual misconduct) in correctional facilities are discussed. Sections following an executive summary are: ... Read More	2007
80.	Sexual Violence Reported by Correctional Authorities, 2006 ... Read More	2007
81.	Violence in California Correctional Facilities: An Empirical Examination of Sexual Assault This "study sheds insight into the contours of sexual assault in order to contribute to ongoing efforts to create viable interventions designed to prevent and respond to sexual assault in ways that ... Read More	2007
82.	Violence in California Correctional Facilities: An Empirical Examination of Sexual Assault [Presentation] Overheads from a presentation about a study done concerning sexual assaults in California correctional facilities are provided. Topics discussed include: highlights of the Prison Rape Elimination ... Read More	2007
83.	Stories from Inside: Prisoner Rape and the War on Drugs The relationship between U.S. drug policy and prisoner rape is explained. Sections in addition to an executive summary are: introduction (definition of prisoner rape and methodology); sexual ... Read More	2007
84.	In Our Experience: Recommendations by Prisoner Rape Survivors to the National Prison Rape Elimination Commission Recommendations given to the National Prison Rape Elimination Commission (NPREC) by survivors of prisoner rape are presented. Survivor recommendations address classification and technology, screening ... Read More	2007
85.	Promising Practices to Prevent Resident Sexual Assaults at Woodfield Cottage Secure Detention Facility Safety measures taken at the Woodfield Cottage Secure Detention Facility for youthful offenders to prevent resident sexual assaults are described. Sections of this publication are: Woodfield Cottage ... Read More	2007
86.	Promising Practices to Prevent Inmate Sexual Assaults Strategies for preventing inmate sexual assaults in the San Francisco County Jail are related. This publication contains these sections: the San Francisco County Jail -- a model for protecting ... Read More	2007
87.	Annotated Bibliography on Prison Rape/Inmate Sexual Assault One hundred and sixty-four resources about inmate sexual assault/prison rape are cited. Entries are organized into the following areas: general information on inmate sexual assault--statutes and ... Read More	2007
88.	Hearing: Lockups, Native American Detention Facilities, and Conditions in Texas Penal and Youth Institutions -- March 26-27, 2007 This website provides access to remarks, testimonies, and questions and answers from this hearing about prison rape occurring in lock-ups, Native American facilities, and facilities in Texas. Points ... Read More	2007
89.	Prison Rape Elimination Act Update This update covers issues surrounding the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA). Topics discussed are: introduction; provisions of PREA -- annual comprehensive statistical review by the Bureau of ... Read More	2007
90.	The Prison Rape Elimination Act: What Police Chiefs Need to Know Information regarding the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) for police chiefs of agencies operating lockups and/or holding facilities for adult and/or juvenile arrestees can be found in this ... Read More	2007
91.	PREA Statewide Probation and Parole Direction "This paper is the initial product of the work group [of six state directors of probation and parole] and summarizes its deliberations and findings" (p. 3). Sections of this document include: ... Read More	2007
92.	Prison Rape Elimination Act Links to various publications, resources, and the Review Panel regarding prison rape and the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) can be found on this website.... Read More	2007
93.	Prison Rape In addition to an overview of the Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003 (PREA), this website provides links to research findings, ongoing research and future directions funded by the National Institute ... Read More	2007
94.	Report to the Congress of the United States on the Activities of the Department of Justice in Relation to the Prison Rape Elimination Act (Public Law 108-79) Covering the calendar year 2006, this fourth annual report to Congress summarizes the activities of the Office of Justice Programs and the National Institute of Corrections to curtail prison rape. In ... Read More	2007
95.	Prison Rape: Research Explores Prevalence, Prevention Information regarding prison rape collected over four years is summarized. Sections of this paper are: the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) defines rape; congress responds to prison rape; the ... Read More	2007
96.	Sexual Victimization in State and Federal Prisons Reported by Inmates, 2007 ... Read More	2007
97.	A Bibliography of Resources Available from the National Institute of Corrections Information Center Resources found at the National Institute of Corrections Information Center about inmate-on-inmate sexual assaults are reviewed. Fifty-six items are organized into the topic areas of: the Prison ... Read More	2007
98.	Tailoring the Prison Rape Elimination Act to a Juvenile Setting The Massachusetts Department of Youth Services' efforts to apply the dictates of the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) in a juvenile setting are reviewed. Topics discussed in this article include ... Read More	2007
99.	Call for Change: Protecting the Rights of LGBTQ Detainees The sexual abuse of LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bi, transgender and questioning) detainees is examined. Sections of this report are: introduction; recommendations -- prisoner awareness, promoting safety, ... Read More	2007
100.	The Prison Rape Elimination Act: Implications for Women and Girls The significance of the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) for female offenders, both women and girls, is explained. Topics covered by this article include: the basics of PREA; influence of ... Read More	2007
101.	Texas Update: Texas State Prisons Plagued by Sexual Abuse The inability of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) to stop inmate sexual assault within its prisons is discussed. Sections of this report are: BJS (U.S. Bureau of Justice Statistics) ... Read More	2008
102.	The Prison Rape Elimination Act: Implementation and Unresolved Issues Issues related to the implementation of the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) are reviewed. This article covers: genesis of PREA; implementation status -- data collection, research, training and ... Read More	2008
103.	Prosecuting Sexual Violence in Correctional Settings: Examining Prosecutors' Perceptions The views of prosecutors regarding the prosecution of individuals accused of sexual violence while in custody are investigated. This article is comprised of these sections: introduction; background ... Read More	2008
104.	Unique Opportunity to Stimulate Reform "This PREA Update focuses on several of the issues and provisions in the draft [Standards for the Prevention, Detection, Response, and Monitoring of Sexual Abuse in Adult Prisons and Jails] that SPR ... Read More	2008
105.	Sexual Victimization in Local Jails Reported by Inmates, 2007 ... Read More	2008
106.	Prison Rape Elimination Act: The Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003 (PREA) Applies to All Public and Private Institutions that House Adult or Juvenile Offenders Materials concerning the Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003 (PREA) produced by the Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections are available at this website. Points of entry include: Director’s ... Read More	2008
107.	Police & Law Enforcement Short-Term Holding Facilities (Lock-Ups) & the Prison Rape Elimination Act: Information and Assistance for Law Enforcement & Chiefs of Police The application of the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) to lock-ups is explained. This document contains these sections: what PREA is; how PREA impacts you; frequently asked questions; PREA ... Read More	2008
108.	Report on Rape in Federal and State Prisons in the U.S. Based on Public Hearings and Review of Documentary Evidence by the Review Panel on Prison Rape: Findings and Best Practices Information about prison rape in federal and state institutions is provided. Topics discussed include: role of the Review Panel on Prison Rape; Panel's 2008 prison hearings; selection of prisons ... Read More	2008
109.	Strategies to Prevent Prison Rape by Changing the Correctional Culture "[S]uccessful strategies and programs for addressing the problem of sexual violence in state prisons" are presented (p. ii). Innovative practices in 11 states include: confronting sexual violence in ... Read More	2008
110.	Report on Rape in Jails in the U.S. Based on Public Hearings and Review of Documentary Evidence by The Review Panel on Prison Rape: Findings and Best Practices Findings are presented from hearings intended "to aid BJS [Bureau of Justice Statistics] in the identification of common characteristics of victims and perpetrators of rape [in jails]," and to also ... Read More	2008
111.	Policies Related to Sexual Misconduct This collection of policy directives regarding prison rape and staff sexual misconduct are from the Montana Department of Corrections. Policies included are: Employee Performance and Conduct ... Read More	2008
112.	The Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA): An Evaluation of Policy Compliance With Illustrative Excerpts In addition to assessing the compliance of selected agencies with the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA), this article provides sample policy statements to guide other organizations in their ... Read More	2008
113.	Sexual Violence Reported by Juvenile Correctional Authorities, 2005-2006 ... Read More	2008
114.	If Abuse Happens to You . . . End the Silence: A Teen's Guide to Reporting Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation in Juvenile Justice Facilities Juvenile offenders are given advice on how to tell a trusted adult about abuse, neglect, or exploitation. Topics discussed include: abuse can happen to anyone -- what are physical abuse, sexual ... Read More	2008
115.	Gendered Violence and Safety: A Contextual Approach to Improving Security in Women's Facilities "In response to the Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003 (PREA), this project . . . examined the context and correlates of both violence and safety in correctional facilities for women" (p. 1). This ... Read More	2008
116.	Translating Research into Practice: Improving Safety in Women's Facilities Factors related to the prevention of victimization, violence, and trauma experienced by female inmates are described. Prevention/intervention strategies for correctional practice are also supplied ... Read More	2008
117.	The Basics About Sexual Abuse in U.S. Detention This fact sheet provides a quick overview of prison rape and its impact on the victim.... Read More	2009
118.	The Prison Rape Elimination Act These four key provisions of the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) are covered: comprehensive study and issuance of national standards; annual statistical review; assistance, research, and grants; ... Read More	2009
119.	Truths About Sexual Abuse in U.S. Detention Facilities Five truths regarding prisoner rape are explained: prison rape does not prevent crime; victims are typically non-violent with clear traits of vulnerability; no one deserves to be raped; sexual ... Read More	2009
120.	Your Role: Responding to Sexual Abuse This self-paced course will enable participants to "learn an appropriate initial response to sexual abuse or misconduct in a correctional facility . . . whether the assault was observed or reported ... Read More	2009
121.	Report to the Congress of the United States on the Activities of the Department of Justice in Relation to the Prison Rape Elimination Act (Public Law 108-79) Covering the calendar year 2007, this fifth annual report to Congress summarizes the activities of the Office of Justice Programs and the National Institute of Corrections to curtail prison rape. In ... Read More	2009
122.	Prison Warden Attitudes Toward Prison Rape and Sexual Assualt: Findings Since the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) The perceptions of prison wardens following the passage of the Prison Elimination Act (PREA) regarding the sexual assault of inmates are investigated. Sections following an abstract include: PREA; ... Read More	2009
123.	Sexual Abuse in Philippine Detention Emerging as a Human Rights Crisis Sexual abuse experienced by Philipino detainees is discussed. Female offenders, juveniles, and political prisoners are the primary targets of abuse.... Read More	2009
124.	Submission to the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee Subcommittee on Human Rights and the Law's Hearing on U.S. Implementation of International Human Rights Treaties The need for the U.S. to ensure that inmates are free from torture, in particular prisoner rape, by ‘improv[ing] the external oversight of U.S. prisons, jails, and other types of detention ... Read More	2009
125.	Preventing and Responding to Corrections-Based Sexual Abuse: A Guide for Community Corrections Professionals “The intention of this guide is to provide a general overview of corrections-based sexual assault as it relates to line staff and supervisors in community corrections agencies” (p.vii). Six sections ... Read More	2009
126.	Sexual Victimization and Requests for Assistance in Inmates’ Letters to the National Prison Rape Elimination Commission This study presents a clearer picture of prison rape by examining what inmates have to say regarding their safety. IN FACT, “goals, contexts, and requests included in inmates’ correspondence” to the ... Read More	2009
127.	Improving Prison Oversight to Address Sexual Violence in Detention "This Issue Brief discusses the urgent need for national standards addressing sexual abuse in detention and for a strong monitoring system to improve safety in detention facilities" (p. 2). Five ... Read More	2009
128.	Hearing on: National Prison Rape Elimination Commission Report and Standards A video webcast is available for viewing the Hearing on the National Prison Rape Elimination Commission Report and Standards. Written testimony from the witnesses can also be accessed.... Read More	2009
129.	Hearing: Special Topics In Preventing and Responding to Prison Rape: Medical and Mental Health Care, Community Corrections Settings, and Oversight Hearing transcripts can be found at this website regarding medical and mental health care, community corrections, and oversight related to the prevention and response to inmate sexual assault. Points ... Read More	2009
130.	PREA Data Collection Activities, 2009 ... Read More	2009
131.	Mental Health Consequences of Sexual Violence in Detention The impact of sexual assault on a victim's mental health is discussed.... Read More	2009
132.	Sexual Abuse in Detention in a Public Health Issue This document explains why the transmission of infectious disease through the sexual abuse of a prisoner is a public health issue.... Read More	2009
133.	The Prison Litigation Reform Act Obstructs Justice for Survivors of Sexual Abuse in Detention The inability of sexually abused prisoners to hold correctional officials accountable due to the Prison Litigation Reform Act (PLRA) is explained. Provisions of PLRA given to undermining judicial ... Read More	2009
134.	Prisoner Rape is Torture Under International Law Since the U.S. has ratified the Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhumane or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (CAT) and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR), ... Read More	2009
135.	Sexual Violence Plagues South African Prisons This document reviews the prevalence of prison rape in South African detention facilities.... Read More	2009
136.	The Need for Prison Oversight This document explains why correctional facilities "must be transparent, have strong internal accountability mechanisms, and be open for external monitoring," in particular regarding prisoner rape ... Read More	2009
137.	Sexual Violence in Women's Prisons and Jails: Results From Focus Group Interviews Results from focus group interviews of correctional personnel from 2 women's facilities (one jail and one prison) are reported. Observations are presented according to the following areas: summary ... Read More	2009
138.	National Prison Rape Elimination Commission Report [and] NPREC Standards for the Prevention, Detection, Response, and Monitoring of Sexual Abuse This website provides access to the report and standards of the National Prison Rape Elimination Commission. The three parts of the report, which explain the National Prison Rape Elimination ... Read More	2009
139.	Risk Markers for Sexual Predation and Victimization in Prison [Executive Summary] This study investigated the application of “empirically validated static and dynamic risk ma[r]kers for violence in the community to sexual predation and victimization in prisons” (p.2). Twelve ... Read More	2009
140.	Sexual Abuse in U.S. Immigration Detention The sexual abuse of individuals detained by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is discussed.... Read More	2009
141.	State Criminal Laws Prohibiting Sexual Abuse of Individuals Under Correctional Supervision States with laws prohibiting sexual interaction with or against offenders are plotted. Maps include: "State Criminal Laws Prohibiting Sexual Abuse of Individuals Under Correctional Supervision: ... Read More	2009
142.	Legal Responses to Sexual Violence in Custody: State Criminal Laws Prohibiting Staff Sexual Abuse of Individuals under Custodial Supervision This publication provides an overview of “criminal laws explicitly prohibiting staff sexual interactions with adults and youth under correctional supervision...and examines trends in their enactment ... Read More	2009
143.	Incarcerated Youth at Extreme Risk of Sexual Abuse The extreme risk incarcerated juveniles are exposed to is explained.... Read More	2009
144.	Incident Report Form [and] Facility/Department Internal Investigation of Abuse/Neglect/Exploitation Allegation Forms for documenting an injury from an attack are provided. The incident report compiles information regarding: responding law enforcement agency; abuse, neglect, exploitation, or death; serious ... Read More	2009
145.	Labor and Employment Law: Tools for Prevention, Investigation and Discipline of Staff Sexual Misconduct in Custodial Settings "In light of PREA [Prison Rape Elimination Act], as well as the development of a growing body of other law aimed at eliminating sexual abuse of persons in custody, the NIC/WCL Project has prepares ... Read More	2009
146.	LGBTQ Detainees Chief Targets for Sexual Abuse in Detention The sexual abuse of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) prisoners is discussed.... Read More	2009
147.	Breaking the Cycle of Abuse in Juvenile Facilities Results are analyzed from a study of sexually abused youth in juvenile facilities across the United States. Sections of this report include: official California data on violence and sexual assaults; ... Read More	2009
148.	Medical Management of Exposures: HIV, HBV, HCV, Human Bites and Sexual Assaults “This BOP Clinical Practice Guideline provides specific recommendations for medically managing exposures to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis C virus (HCV), human ... Read More	2009
149.	Large Jail Network Meeting, March 29-31. 2009, Aurora, Colorado Contents of these proceedings are: introduction; meeting take-aways in brief; illegal alien programs; proactive discipline, part 2; PREA update; intersex and transgender issues; Legal Issues in ... Read More	2009
150.	Survivor Testimony The experiences of people who have been sexually assaulted in correctional facilities are recounted here. This website can be very helpful in showing the victim's side of the crime to perpetrators or ... Read More	2010
151.	Review Panel on Prison Rape People needing information about prison rape should refer to this website. Points of entry are: panel members; resources; hearings; transcripts and testimony; and contact information.... Read More	2010
152.	Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Cost Impact Analysis: Final Report [Executive Summary] “This document is the final report of the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Cost Impact Analysis, an effort to assist the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) in the review of the standards published ... Read More	2010
153.	Sexual Assault in Jail and Juvenile Facilities: Promising Practices for Prevention and Response: Final Report This is essential reading for anyone tasked with eradicating the sexual assault of incarcerated individuals. Eleven promising practices are described: leaders who promote values; officials who seek ... Read More	2010
154.	Sexual Victimization in Prisons and Jails Reported by Inmates, 2008-09 Results from the second National Inmate Survey (NIS-2) documenting inmate sexual assault are presented. The NIS-2 “is part of the National Prison Rape Statistics Program, which collects ... Read More	2010
155.	Sexual Victimization in Juvenile Facilities Report by Youth, 2008-09 “The report provides national-level and facility-level estimates of sexual victimization by type of activity, including youth-on-youth sexual contact, staff sexual misconduct, and level of coercion. ... Read More	2010
156.	Hearing on: Keeping Youth Safe While in Custody—Sexual Assault in Adult and Juvenile Facilities This website provides access to the video webcast and witness testimonies for the hearing “Keeping Youth Safe While in Custody.”... Read More	2010

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Yesterday	Independent Review of Policies and Procedures of Correctional Facilities Operated by the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office Problems found during an investigation of correctional facilities operated by the Multnomah County Sheriff's Officer are reported. Sections of this independent review include: summary of ... Accession Number: 022006.
Yesterday	Implementing Restorative Justice: A Guide for Schools This guide provides “School personnel with practical strategies to apply restorative justice” (p. 5). Sections of this publication include; why schools should use restorative justice; school ... Accession Number: 024050.
Sep. 01, 2010	Coaching Packets “Each of these Coaching Packets provides an overview of a key topic related to successful offender reentry, concrete strategies and key steps for enhancing practice in this area, and a "self ... Accession Number: 024641.
Sep. 01, 2010	The School-to-Prison Pipeline…and Back: Obstacles and Remedies for the Re-Enrollment of Adjudicated Youth “In this article, [the authors] consider the disturbing reluctance of schools to allow delinquent youth to continue their education and the high dropout rates for youth returning from juvenile ... Accession Number: 024642.
Sep. 01, 2010	Florida Model Jail Standards In addition to the Florida Model Jail Standards (FMJS), this website provides access to: FMJS--Revisions Highlighted (07/31/09); August 2010 Jail Inspectors Class Memo; Tallahassee Inspectors Class ... Accession Number: 024624.
Sep. 01, 2010	The NAMI NJ Do and Don’t Card for Law Enforcement Education: Mental Illness Crisis This pocket card explains what to do and not to do when interacting with mentally ill people during a crisis. Accession Number: 024632.
Sep. 01, 2010	Juvenile Delinquency Probation Caseload, 2007 Those people involved with juveniles under probation will find this fact sheet interesting. Observations made include: one-third of all delinquency cases disposed in 2007 received probation as the ... Accession Number: 024633.
Sep. 01, 2010	Static-99 Clearinghouse A wealth of information regarding this sex offender risk assessment instrument for adult males is available at this website. Points of entry are Static-99 documents, training, Static-2002 documents, ... Accession Number: 024635.
Sep. 01, 2010	National GAINS Center “The GAINS Center's primary focus is on expanding access to community based services for adults diagnosed with co-occurring mental illness and substance use disorders at all points of contact with ... Accession Number: 024625.
Sep. 01, 2010	Establishing and Maintaining Medicaid Eligibility upon Release from Public Institutions Individuals involved in acquiring Medicaid benefits for mentally ill ex-offenders returning to the community will find the lessons learned from this study helpful. The development and implementation ... Accession Number: 024645.
Sep. 01, 2010	Prisons and Terrorism: Radicalization and De-Radicalization in 15 Countries Anyone involved with prisons should read this report. It “identifies trade-offs and dilemmas but also principles and best practices that will help governments and policymakers spot new ideas and ... Accession Number: 024646.
Sep. 01, 2010	State Correctional System Officers’ Retirement Programs: Results from a 50-State Survey This information will be of interest to people involved with the retirement of state correctional system officers. Responses from this survey cover whether a separate retirement system exists for ... Accession Number: 024649.
Sep. 01, 2010	Sexual Victimization in Prisons and Jails Reported by Inmates, 2008-09 Results from the second National Inmate Survey (NIS-2) documenting inmate sexual assault are presented. The NIS-2 “is part of the National Prison Rape Statistics Program, which collects ... Accession Number: 024652.
Sep. 01, 2010	Policies and Procedures of the Illinois Juvenile Justice System This report provides an overview of the Illinois juvenile justice system including the processes related to an incident, police custody and arrest, pre-trial, trial or plea, sentencing hearing, ... Accession Number: 024653.
Aug. 30, 2010	Delinquency Cases in Juvenile Court, 2007 Statistics regarding juvenile court cases are organized according to counts and trends, gender, race, age, detention, intake decision, waiver to criminal court, and adjudication and disposition. Accession Number: 024634.
Aug. 30, 2010	Project POOCH Information about and from Project POOCH can be found on this website. Project POOCH (Positive Opportunities, Obvious Change with Hounds) is a program began in 1993 at the MacLaren Youth Correctional ... Accession Number: 024609.
Aug. 30, 2010	A History of Prison Inmate-Animal Interaction Programs The use of animal-facilitated programming in prisons is examined. This is done with a detailed look at historic precedents and current programs. While more research is needed, it appears that animal ... Accession Number: 024604.
Aug. 30, 2010	Pound Puppies: The Rehabilitative Uses of Dogs in Correctional Facilities This article provides a nice overview of the role dogs can play in an inmate’s rehabilitation. Topics discussed include: the roots of animal therapy; three types of assistance dog training—guide dog, ... Accession Number: 024605.
Aug. 30, 2010	The Experiences of Offenders in a Prison Canine Program The experiences of participants in the prison-based Indiana Canine Assistant and Adolescent Network (ICAAN) are explored. Findings are presented for the following themes—patience, parenting skills, ... Accession Number: 024606.
Aug. 30, 2010	Perspectives of Youth in an Animal-Centered Correctional Vocational Program: A Qualitative Evaluation of Project Pooch The experiences of incarcerated youth participating in the Project POOCH program are explored. Global themes reported are: patience and responsibility; developing a relationship; work ... Accession Number: 024608.
Aug. 30, 2010	Healing Invisible Wounds: Why Investing in Trauma-Informed Care for Children Makes Sense The need to fund services for juveniles affected by traumatic events is explained. Topics discussed include traumatic experiences affect on brain development in children; traumatic brain injury and ... Accession Number: 024619.
Aug. 30, 2010	Prison Count 2010: State Population Declines for the First Time in 38 Years The 0.3% drop in the number of individuals held in U.S. prisons (from December 31, 2008 to December 31, 2009) is discussed. Sections of this brief cover the wide range of state trends, what is ... Accession Number: 024620.
Aug. 30, 2010	Cities Pave the Way: Promising Reentry Policies that Promote Local Hiring of People with Criminal Records Individuals involved with helping ex-offenders find employment after their release from incarceration will find this guide very interesting. It “assembles the most promising local policies that ... Accession Number: 024622.
Aug. 30, 2010	The Real Costs and Benefits of Change: Finding Opportunities for Reform During Difficult Fiscal Times Individuals advocating for cost-effective juvenile justice reform need to turn to this guide “to help reinforce the value, both in terms of dollars and substance, of progressive programming for ... Accession Number: 024621.
Aug. 30, 2010	Expanding Opportunity: Employing the Formerly Incarcerated in the Green Economy This paper can help individuals “in their work to overcome systemic barriers and fundamentally transform the opportunities of people with criminal records in society and build healthy communities of ... Accession Number: 024626.
Aug. 30, 2010	The High Budgetary Cost of Incarceration Anyone interested or involved in reducing correctional expenditures should read this paper. Sections following an executive summary are an introduction; incarceration nation; cost, punishment; the ... Accession Number: 024627.
Aug. 30, 2010	The Impact of Parental Imprisonment on Children This report is necessary reading for those people involved with the children of inmates. It brings together what is known about how children are impacted by a parent’s imprisonment and offers ... Accession Number: 024628.
Aug. 30, 2010	System Change Accomplishments of the Corporation for Supportive Housing’s Returning Home Initiative Individuals looking to establish a supportive program for housing people being released from prison will find the challenges and successes of the Returning Home Initiative useful in formulating their ... Accession Number: 024631.
Aug. 26, 2010	Sexual Assault in Jail and Juvenile Facilities: Promising Practices for Prevention and Response: Final Report This is essential reading for anyone tasked with eradicating the sexual assault of incarcerated individuals. Eleven promising practices are described: leaders who promote values; officials who seek ... Accession Number: 024644.
Aug. 26, 2010	A Guidebook for Less-Lethal Devices: Planning for, Selecting, and Implementing Technology Solutions “This guide is designed to provide a comprehensive view of less-lethal technologies, their evolutionary role in criminal justice, and considerations when acquiring such devices to meet operational ... Accession Number: 024647.
Aug. 24, 2010	Volunteer Programs: Enhancing Public Safety by Leveraging Resources: A Resource Guide for Law Enforcement Agencies This publication is “a resource guide for chiefs of police, sheriffs, and other executives of state and local law enforcement agencies interested in establishing or enhancing volunteer programs ... Accession Number: 024567.
Aug. 23, 2010	Evaluation of the Ridge House Residential Program: Final Report The effectiveness of the Ridge House program to reduce recidivism is examined. Ridge House is a “spiritually-based, short-term transitional housing program that provides substance abuse treatment and ... Accession Number: 024568.
Aug. 23, 2010	It’s About Time: Aging Prisoners, Increasing Costs, and Geriatric Release This report, “based upon a statutory review of geriatric release provisions…offers recommendations for responding to the disparities between geriatric release policies and practice” (p.2). Agencies ... Accession Number: 024569.
Aug. 23, 2010	Making Things Right: Meaningful Community Service for Juvenile Offenders Issues surrounding juveniles doing community service are addressed. Topics discussed include: what community service is; meaningful community service; community in three jurisdictions—Deschutes ... Accession Number: 024566.
Aug. 23, 2010	Reentry Programs Database This searchable database includes “descriptions of reentry programs and initiatives from across the country…[which] highlight promising efforts that may provide valuable ideas for policymakers to ... Accession Number: 024579.
Aug. 23, 2010	Office of Justice Programs’ Management of Its Offender Reentry Initiatives Results from an evaluation of the Office of Justice Programs’ (OJP’s) two major offender reentry initiatives are presented and analyzed. Sections following an executive summary are: introduction; ... Accession Number: 024581.
Aug. 23, 2010	The California Miracle: Drastically Reduced Youth Incarceration, Drastically Reduced Youth Crime Individuals interested in the relationship between reduced youth crime and reduced incarceration of youth should read this article. Its authors investigated juvenile incarceration and crime trends ... Accession Number: 024576.
Aug. 23, 2010	PA-CO-OCCURRING.ORG: Co-Occurring Resource & Information Center While local sources of information may be specific to Pennsylvania, the majority of the information on this website can benefit those who are suffering from co-occurring disorders and those who are ... Accession Number: 024582.
Aug. 23, 2010	Recidivism Drops in Those Supervised by MH Courts A short overview of findings by North Carolina State University researchers is presented. During a two-year period, 72% of those who completed the mental health court process where not rearrested. ... Accession Number: 024577.
Aug. 23, 2010	Strengthening Sex Offenders’ Spouses This detailed outline covers sex offender chaperone training. Topics discussed include: reasons to train partners and others as chaperones; what chaperones must know; chaperone strengths; chaperone ... Accession Number: 024583.
Aug. 23, 2010	LRA [Less Restrictive Alternative] Chaperone Information Guide and Training Protocol This guide “is intended to assist those individuals who have elected to serve as a volunteer chaperone for an individually who is civilly committed [and]…is also intended to serve as a training tool” ... Accession Number: 024584.
Aug. 23, 2010	Prisoners' Right to Read: An Interpretation of the Library Bill of Rights This document explains why inmates have a right to particular forms of information while incarcerated. Accession Number: 024585.
Aug. 19, 2010	New Jail Planning: Getting It Right Lessons learned from four communities that built new jails are related. This is done by utilizing the four major steps of the Facility Developmental Process model: determine the need and feasibility; ... Accession Number: 024347.
Aug. 18, 2010	Guide to the State Juvenile Justice Profiles "This bulletin introduces users to the history, content, and design of the State Juvenile Justice Profiles web site" (p. 1). Sections comprising this publication are: introduction; the Great Debate ... Accession Number: 021940.
Aug. 18, 2010	TPC Case Management Handbook: An Integrated Case Management Approach “This handbook is designed for teams of correctional and noncorrectional staff at the policy, management, and line staff levels who have been charged with implementing improvements in supervision and ... Accession Number: 024393.
Aug. 17, 2010	Supervising Low-Level Sex Offenders in the Community: An Integrated Model This training program “is a collaborative response to supervising sex offenders and focuses on the role of probation and parole officers. The curriculum uses an interactive format to help staff ... Accession Number: 024623.
Aug. 17, 2010	Section 9. Risk Assessment Instrument The development of a risk assessment tool to be used at the detention intake of a juvenile offender is described. This document covers goals, key elements, history, collaboration, implementation, ... Accession Number: 024552.
Aug. 17, 2010	Ohio Pretrial Risk Assessment Tool The creation and validation of the Ohio Risk Assessment System is explained. Two documents comprise this collection: “Creation and Validation of the Ohio Risk Assessment System: Final Report” by ... Accession Number: 024551.
Aug. 17, 2010	Locked Up & Out: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, & Transgender Youth in Louisiana’s Juvenile Justice System The strategies offered for addressing the challenges LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender) youth must deal with in correctional facilities will provide guidance for other correctional ... Accession Number: 024560.
Aug. 17, 2010	Report: Lane County’s Public Safety Risk Assessment Tool The development and validity of the Risk Assessment Tool (RAT), a “semi automated computer database that is used by the State Court Pretrial Services Office in partnership with the Lane County ... Accession Number: 024550.
Aug. 17, 2010	Tracking Inmates and Locating Staff with Active Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID): Early Lessons Learned in One U.S. Correctional Facility The use of active radio-frequency identification (RFID) to strengthen a correctional agency’s operations and safety is investigated. Four chapters are contained in this report: introduction; ... Accession Number: 024557.
Aug. 17, 2010	Racine County Pretrial Risk Assessment Information regarding the Racine Pretrial Risk Assessment process is provided. Individuals thinking about creating pretrial risk assessments should look over the material in this packet. Documents ... Accession Number: 024549.
Aug. 17, 2010	Pretrial Risk Assessment and Case Classification: A Case Study The use of the Pretrial Bond Supervision (PTBS) program to objectively make recommendations to judges about cash bonds or “supervised release” is explained. This article discusses: the primary ... Accession Number: 024556.
Aug. 17, 2010	Overview of Research Findings on Pretrial Risk Assessment and Pretrial Supervision If you are contemplating the use of another agency’s pretrial risk assessment tool without modification to your own organization’s needs you may want to read this report. The use of pretrial risk ... Accession Number: 024555.
Aug. 17, 2010	Examining the Potential Use of a Pretrial Risk Assessment Tool in King County, Washington: Final Report If you are thinking of using a pretrial risk tool in your area, this publication may answer some of the questions you have. Sections of this report include: introduction; benefits and questions ... Accession Number: 024554.
Aug. 17, 2010	The Looming Challenge of Dementia in Corrections Issues related to inmates with dementia are discussed. Sections of this article are: addressing the problem; tip of the iceberg—40 year forecast; we need to do better at early detention; once ... Accession Number: 024546.
Aug. 17, 2010	Virginia Pretrial Risk Assessment Instrument (VPRAI) This pretrial assessment instrument is a great resource for developing and implementing or retuning such a tool for your agency. This collection contains: “VPRAI Instruction Manual Version 1.2”; "VA ... Accession Number: 024545.
Aug. 17, 2010	Pretrial Justice Institute (PJI) This should be the first stop on your search for pretrial services information. Points of entry are: about PJI; PJI’s services; pretrial services; analysis and research; diversion programs; ... Accession Number: 024553.
Aug. 17, 2010	Operation of GAF in a Correctional Setting The use of the GAF (Global Assessment of Functioning) in a correctional setting is explained. Accession Number: 024563.
Aug. 10, 2010	A Case Study of Incarcerated Males Participating in a Canine Training Program The potential benefits realized through the use of a canine training program in a correctional facility are investigated. The inmates train assistance, therapy, rescue, and medical alert canines. ... Accession Number: 024607.
Aug. 10, 2010	Mortality in Local Jails, 2000-2007 Statistics about the 8,110 inmate deaths occurring in local jails during 2000-2007 are presented. Some findings are: over 80% of U.S. jails had no deaths in their custody; 53% of all deaths were due ... Accession Number: 024540.

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