LGBTQ

During this reporting period, PREA signage was updated and posted throughout the facility. PREA inmate brochures were developed and printed. The PREA brochure was added to inmate intake bags to provide information on PREA zero tolerance, inmate's rights, and reporting access. The quad-fold folders are English on one side and Spanish on the other. The coaches continued to help develop the staffing plans for the jail and work annex and it is near completion.

During this review period, NYC DOC, the Special Considerations Unit (SCU) unit and proper housing for LGBTI inmates was discussed. PREA audits were discussed. There are 7 total facilities; the agency would have to do 3 facilities by August 2025, to satisfy the 1/3 of facilities audited each year. A discussion about finding an audit and developing an RFP was had. The agency contact will draft an RFP. An example of a contract was provided along with information to submit the audit RFP to the PRC to send out to all DOJ certified auditors.

During this reporting period JDI coaches met with the Puerto Rico Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (PRDCR). The agency lost their federal grant consultant who was one of the coaches main contacts for this project. Nonetheless, the PREA Coordinator has made some progress on the project goals, including the purchasing of cameras, grievance boxes and educational materials. They are also working with a training company to finalize a contract for staff training modules on various subjects including sexual victimization, communication and boundaries, culture and conflict.

During the reporting period, under their FY'22 grant, the Washington Department of Corrections (WADOC) continued to work towards their goals. The settlement agreement with Disability Rights Washington was agreed upon during this reporting period, helping guide WADOC on priorities to address and their next steps. WADOC began a development of a quick sheet and flow chart around housing and property for transgender people to help break down relevant policies.

During this reporting period, the Washington Department of Corrections (WADOC) continued to work on their FY'21 grant objectives. WADOC has continued to roll out updates on their transgender fluency training and has added information in collaboration with the Transgender Resource Center of New Mexico on how the information presented connects with the job duties of staff. The Moss Group did a site visit to WADOC and met with appointing authorities to talk about the gap analysis they completed and helped identify areas of improvement for investigations.

During this reporting period, the Harris County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) had several issues at the county level as well as staffing issues. The coaches were told in late October that the budget for HCSO was temporally frozen, causing delays on hiring and programs across the agency. The role of PREA Coordinator continues to be vacant, with Katrina Camacho trying to complete the duties of multiple jobs until the spot is filled. In addition, HCSO still has been unable to hire a LGBTI Navigator, the main position funded under this grant.

During this reporting period the New Hampshire Department of Corrections (NHDOC) continued work on PREA implementation at their facilities. NHDOC PREA staff were focused on a PREA audit of several of their facilities that occurred in early June for which they were given a corrective action plan. During this reporting period NHDOC implemented their PREA staff training as well as their staff refresher training.

The grant for Los Angeles County Probation Department was closed during this reporting period in September 2023. In this reporting period, the Los Angeles County Probation Department (LACPD) has continued to wrap up the final pieces of their grant. During this reporting period LACPD printed several materials, including brochures and PREA education signs, to ensure they have enough stock to carry them through after the grant period ends.

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

The Hate Crimes TTA Program hosted their second program wide virtual forum to grantee sites on November 15, 2023. There were 48 registrants for this virtual forum, resulting in 38 attendees from 23 different agencies.