Child (5 - 12)

During the reporting period, the team reviewed and discussed sections of their PREA audit interim report. Rockford Sexual Assault Counseling (RSAC) staff provided training to RSAC about their role in the community and the services provided under the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The telephones in holding can call the assigned PREA reporting numbers. Hiring staff is a priority to address shortages in supervision. WCJDC direct supervision staff were approved for a pay raise and adjustments to the bachelor's degree requirement were made.

During this period, an online forensic interview training was scheduled. ACES training is pending for staff. The coach reviewed and made recommendations on the PREA training. A contract was approved to do camera connectivity upgrades at the Caliente facility. All other camera installations have been completed. The remainder of funds will be spent on body worn cameras to assist with video monitoring. A GAM will be submitted. The background check for Signs of Hope (victim advocacy organization) staff are complete and the training was created and is ready to be delivered.

During the reporting period, Georgia Criminal Justice Coordinating Council developed the intake training into the final stages. Other trainings are in the process of being converted into an e-learning format. A consultant is following up with the audited sites to revise the PREA Compliance Manager Handbook. A draft was completed and is under review. Some adjustments are needed to the language that was more specific to secure facilities, rather than residential settings. The PREA Coordinator is completing the schedule for 2025 audits.

During this reporting period, the investigator was onboarded. The PC and the new investigator completed TMG's juvenile investigator training in May. A new PREA Compliance Manager for one of the facilities is being trained.

The GAM was not completed to move funds to increase Caliente Youth Center's camera system. The team is waiting on the exact dollar amount for the project before proceeding. A contract is pending execution with the selected vendor to enhance the camera system. A Scope of Work was completed for the camera upgrade. A GAM will be completed.

The agency still has not received grant funds. There are significant challenges with the project management office to receive the grant funds to update the camera system. The agency will need to complete a budget modification and obtain new quotes as their current quotes are outdated. The agency is considering opting out of the grant due to not receiving funds. They report receiving requests to submit duplicate information. They report the information has been submitted in previous years.

Cases responded to and closed during the reporting period July - December 2023 were 374

Cases responded to and closed during the reporting period January - June 2023 were 485

Monthly coaching meeting and phone/email support as needed.
Monthly coaching meeting and phone/email support as needed.

The annual PRC Partners Convening was held virtually on Wednesday, December 7, 2022 from 1-5pm ET. The goal of the meeting is to touch base with PRC Partners, share brief updates on Partners? work, and provide updates on some significant activities, projects, and happenings at the PREA Resource Center. Also to gain input from partners about the anticipated 2023 20th Anniversary Conference. Those in attendance were:
Brenda Smith - American University's Washington College of Law.
B Brown Consulting ? Bernadette Brown
JDI ? Linda McFarlane, Tara Graham

Cases responded to and closed during the reporting period June - December 2022 were 420