P-0400 Vulnerable PREA Incarcerated People Population.pdf

KERN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE Detentions Bureau Policies and Procedures TITLE: VULNERABLE PREA INCARCERATED PEOPLE POPULATION P- 400 EFFECTIVE: REVIEWED: REVISED: UPDATED: July 07, 2014 07-11-24 07-11-24 APPROVED BY: Detentions Bureau Chief Deputy Cindy Cisneros REFERENCE: DBPPM C-2200, H-1200, PREA DOJ §115.14, §115.16, §115.31, §115.42, §115.43 POLICY The Kern County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) recognizes that certain incarcerated people in its custody are potentially vulnerable and at greater risk for sexual abuse or sexual harassment. KCSO shall apply the specific guidelines afforded by the PREA standards to protect at-risk or vulnerable populations from abuse. DEFINITIONS: Youthful incarcerated person: Any person under the age of 18. Direct staff supervision: A practice by security staff of maintaining close, constant visual observation of the youthful detainee. Security staff: Employees primarily responsible for the supervision and control of incarcerated people and detainees in housi