NCJ Number
239962
Date Published
May 2010
Length
7 pages
Annotation
This handout contains information for developing an action plan for addressing sexual abuse of youth in custody.
Abstract
This handout was used during this training program on how prison administrators can develop a comprehensive plan for addressing sexual abuse of youth in custody. The main focus of the handout is for use by administrators in developing an action plan for organizing priorities and activities in their facilities to address the problem of sexual abuse of youth in their custody. The plan advises administrators to focus on priorities in the following areas: agency response to the Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003, agency culture, State laws, policy, training, medical and mental health care, prevention and operational practices, investigations, sanctions, and the external environment. The format for an action plan should be to prioritize each of the activities; be stated in specific and measurable terms; have deadlines; identify the person(s) who will be responsible for the activity; identify the stake-holders who can help, or hinder, achievement of the objective; and identify any fiscal impacts for implementation and options for addressing fiscal impacts. A sample action plan is included in the handout.