Model Training Components for Staff and Inmates National Institute of Corrections/ Washington College of Law March 9-14, 2003

Why Train Staff and Inmates about Sexual Misconduct First line of defense Staff-Inmate relations define the culture of an institution Line staff and inmates have finger on pulse of information in institution Prevention

Other Reasons Staff Role Model Behavior Divide/Conquer Mentor each other Inmates Encourage reporting Define expectation for other inmates

Important decisions What kind of materials will staff and inmates receive? How long will the training last? How often will you hold the training? Where will the training be held? When will the training be held? Who will receive training?

Important decisions …………. Who will do the training? What do you do with the information you receive in the training? What will be the content of training

Group Work:Outline for Training Group One – Newly hired employees; Group Two – In-serviced training; Group Three - Volunteers; Group Four - Contractors and vendors; Group Five – Stakeholders (prosecutor, criminal justice partners, community, advocates)

Basic Components Review Investigative policy What happens and when Separation Housing Retaliation Medical Implications Mental Health Discuss institutional culture Staff-staff Staff-inmate Inmate-inmate Communication Risk Factors Staff inmate

Basic Components for staff and Inmates Define purpose of training Overview of the problem Focus on local context Discussion of federal and state laws Examine local law Review past and current relevant litigation Be specific about any court ordered requirements Review institutional policy on staff- inmate misconduct

Components individual to: Staff Human Resources implications Duty to report Role in Investigations Operational concerns EAP Inmates Institutional implications Sanctions if any Medical and mental health concerns

Resources: Video conference, curriculum, reports Training curriculum 16 hour “101” program for jail administrators + 8 hour T for T 16 hour jail investigation program 24 hour community corrections – agency administrators

Resources, continued Videos Colorado, Arizona Others Offender interviews Video from “the boss” Technical assistance On-site Training