3-04/025.40 PREA - Inmate Education



The Department shall provide inmate education in formats accessible to all inmates, including those who are limited in English proficiency, deaf, visually impaired, or otherwise disabled, as well as those who have limited reading skills.

During the intake process inmates shall receive "A Guide Through Custody," which has information explaining the Department's zero-tolerance policy regarding sexual abuse and sexual harassment and how to report it.

Within 30 days of intake, facilities shall provide comprehensive education to inmates regarding their rights in person and/or on video. Current inmates shall be educated within one year of the effective date of PREA standards, and shall receive education upon transfer to a different facility.

The PREA Compliance Manager for each facility shall maintain documentation of participation in the comprehensive inmate education and ensure that PREA information is readily available and visible to inmates (e.g., posters, pamphlets, videos, etc.).