26B-2470 - WINNEBAGO COUNTY JUVENILE DETENTION FACILITY MENTAL HEALTH SUITE ADDITION - ADDENDUM ONE SIGN IN SHEET

WINNEBAGO COUNTY JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER
PRISON RAPE ELIMINATION ACT (PREA)
Attorney/Volunteer and Contractor Training/Acknowledgement
Tier 1 Training
Name of Office/Organization/Vendor/Company: _________________________________________
By reading and signing this form, you are acknowledging that you are aware of all policies and procedures
governed by the Winnebago County Juvenile Detention Center and the United States Department of
Justice Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003.
WCJDC's PREA ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY
In accordance with the Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003, the Winnebago County Juvenile Detention Center
has a zero-tolerance policy for sexual abuse and sexual harassment of any youth in a state facility. This includes
youth-on-youth sexual abuse or sexual harassment and staff-on-youth sexual abuse or sexual harassment.
Winnebago County Juvenile Detention Center will have all reported incidents of sexual abuse and sexual
harassment investigated, will address the safety and treatment needs of all youth involved in sexual abuse or
sexual harassment, and will discipline and prosecute those who violate this policy.
WCJDC'S RESPONSIBILITY TO IMMEDIATELY RESPOND
* ANY employee, volunteer, contractor, vendor, intern, or visitor must accept any information from a youth
regarding sexual abuse or sexual harassment. Employees will immediately report the information to their
supervisor and follow first responder procedures.
* Volunteers, contractors, vendors, interns, or visitors will immediately report the information to any facility
staff.
* All individuals are legally bound to immediately report the information for further actions, which will include
criminal and/or administrative investigation, medical and/or mental health treatment, separation of the alleged
victim and the alleged perpetrator, collection of evidence, and other necessary protocols. Time is of the
essence in reporting sexual abuse and sexual harassment.
DEFINITIONS
* Sexual Abuse includes engaging in, or attempting to engage in, a sexual act with any youth or the intentional
touching of a youth's genitalia, anus, groin, breast, inner thigh, or buttocks, with the intent to abuse, humiliate,
harass, degrade, arouse, or gratify the sexual desire of any person. Sexual acts or contact between a youth and
youth or a staff member and youth, even when no objections are raised, are always illegal, and by law,
considered non-consensual.
* Sexual Harassment includes repeated or unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or verbal
comments, gestures, or actions of a derogatory or offensive sexual nature by one youth directed toward
another; and repeated or unwelcome verbal comments or gestures of a sexual nature to a youth by a staff
member, contractor, or volunteer, including demeaning references to gender, sexually suggestive or
derogatory comments about body or clothing, or obscene language or gestures.
* Sexual Misconduct by ANY employee, volunteer, contractor, vendor, intern, or visitor includes any act of
sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment as defined herein.
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WINNEBAGO COUNTY JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER
PRISON RAPE ELIMINATION ACT (PREA)
Attorney/Volunteer and Contractor Training/Acknowledgement
Tier 1 Training
REPORTING SEXUAL ABUSE/SEXUAL HARASSMENT ON BEHALF OF A RESIDENT
* WCJDC accepts - and will immediately investigate - a report made on behalf of a resident, from a guardian
or an attorney, as well as reports that are made anonymously. If you report a sexual abuse or sexual harassment
incident on behalf of a resident, which occurred at WCJDC, ANY staff volunteers, or contractors have a duty
to report any knowledge, suspicion, or information about sexual abuse or sexual harassment against residents,
* WCJDC takes ALL reports seriously and will be investigated. WCJDC will also ensure that the resident is
not retaliated against by other residents or staff. This means that you should disclose any information you
may have about possible sexual abuse/sexual harassment against a resident, even if you do not have proof of
the abuse or are unsure.
* Reporting sexual abuse or sexual harassment means you are telling someone who works here or an agency
that collaborates with WCJDC. Here are some ways to report sexual abuse or sexual harassment on behalf of
a WCJDC resident:
* Call WCJDC directly: (815) 516-2980 (Ask to speak with the Superintendent or Supervisor).
* Report in person at WCJDC: 5350 Northrock Drive, Rockford IL 61103
* Contact Winnebago County Sheriff's Office: (815) 319-6000
* Email: WCJDCPREA@17thcircuit.illinoiscourts.gov
Please Answer the Questions below:
1. Have your actions while on the job ever caused your employer to take disciplinary action or have you ever
resigned from a position while under investigation for sexual harassment? Yes No
2. Have you engaged in sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility, juvenile facility,
or other institution? Yes No
3. Have you been convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated
by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent
or refuse? Yes No
4. Have you been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activity as described above?
Yes No
By signing this form, you attest that you have read and understand the Sexual Abuse and Sexual
Harassment Policy, as well as received information on how to report sexual abuse or sexual harassment on
behalf of a WCJDC resident. For more information about PREA, ask to speak with WCJDC's PREA
Coordinator. For more information about WCJDC's programs and services, please review WCJDC's
resident handbook.
Print Name Attorney/Volunteer/Contractor: _______________________________
Signature of Attorney/Volunteer/Contractor: ______________________________ Date: _____________
Signature of WCJDC Staff Reviewing: ____________________________________ Date:_____________
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