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During this reporting period, Escambia County closed out their grant. By the end of the grant, ECCD appointed a PC and two PCM's; one for the Main Jail and one for the Work Annex to direct ECCD's PREA program implementation efforts. TMG coaches provided coaching meetings twice per month to allow time for discussion about the PREA Standards and ECCD's PREA program development. Additionally, TMG coaches facilitated several on-site reviews at the Main Jail and the Work Annex.
During this reporting period, the Somerset County Sheriff's Office has completed the transition of the jail into a short-term holding facility. Lt. Quintero received notice that their third no-cost extension had been approved, and the coach talked through ideas for project activities that would support sexual safety in their new configuration as a short-term holding facility. Technically, they will likely not be classified as a lockup by the State of New Jersey until 2026, but they are rarely holding people overnight. Lt.
During this period, Wisconsin DOC closed out their grant. By the end of the grant, Wisconsin DOC was able to hire the Regional PREA Compliance Manager (PCM) position, expand the Regional PCM role throughout the state and create an additional five (5) positions.
Essex County closed out their grant during this reporting period. By the end of the grant, Essex County established a permanent state-level position for a mental health clinician. The county tried multiples measures to solicit and hire for this position, including advertising through the existing contract medical provider and the local rape crisis center. Unfortunately, perhaps due to COVID or the impermanence of the position, they continued to encounter barriers to hiring.
Virtual Meeting to discuss projects scope, status and next steps.
Virtual Meeting to discuss projects scope, status and next steps.
Virtual Meeting to discuss projects scope, status and next steps.
Virtual Meeting to discuss projects scope, status and next steps.
Virtual Meeting to discuss projects scope, status and next steps.
Virtual Meeting to discuss projects scope, status and next steps.
