§ 115.62 Agency protection duties

Purpose of the Standard:

  • To require an agency to take immediate action to protect an identified inmate who is at a substantial risk of imminent sexual abuse. Decisive, timely and affirmative action to protect inmates at high risk of sexual abuse demonstrates agency commitment to ensuring a sexually safe environment.
Prisons and Jails

When an agency learns that an inmate is subject to a substantial risk of imminent sexual abuse, it shall take immediate action to protect the inmate.

Lockups

When an agency learns that a detainee is subject to a substantial risk of imminent sexual abuse, it shall take immediate action to protect the detainee.

Community Confinement

When an agency learns that a resident is subject to a substantial risk of imminent sexual abuse, it shall take immediate action to protect the resident.

Juvenile Facilities

When an agency learns that a resident is subject to a substantial risk of imminent sexual abuse, it shall take immediate action to protect the resident.