PREA Investigator Training for Allegations of Inmate Sexual Abuse
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Ends On: Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Stewart Center West
Freeport, IL
Members' Fee: $0
Sworn Non-Members' Fee: $0
Non-Members' Fee: $0
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This course has been approved by ILETSB to meet the following mandates:
Civil Rights 3 Hours
Const/Proper Use of Authority 3 Hours
Human Rights 1 Hour
Legal Updates 3 Hours
Procedural Justice 2 Hours
Sexual Assualt Investgator Training 16 Hours
Course Objectives:
This 2-day training is designed for those who are responsible for investigating allegations of sexual
abuse and sexual harassment of inmates in facilities-both administrative and criminal investigations.
The topics covered in this seminar align directly with the training required for investigators as
specified in PREA standard 115.34(b).
This seminar discusses why these sexual abuse investigations are different and what special skills
and knowledge is required. It also provides an understanding of how sexual abuse victims may
respond; techniques for interviewing sexual abuse victims proper use of Miranda and Garrity Warn-
ings; proper collection and preservation of evidence in confinement settings; procedures for
preserving the objectivity and integrity of the investigation; and the criteria and evidence required to substantiate administrative findings and criminal prosecution.
At the conclusion of this training, participants will:
1.Understand the unique nature of investigating sexual abuse in confinement.
2. Know the techniques for interviewing sexual abuse victims.
3. Know the proper uses of Miranda and Garrity Warnings.
4. Know proper techniques for the collection of physical evidence.
5. Understand best practices for reaching investigative conclusions.
6. Describe the level of evidence needed to substantiate both administrative and criminal
findings.
Who Should Participate:
Jail Administrators, Audit Coordinators, PREA Coordinators or those in positions
responsible for Investigating PREA Allegations