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Pfisoner Rape Eliminatiqn ActReoortinE InformationSEXUAL ASSAULT A\PARENESSThis document is requested to be posted in eachHousing Unit Bulletin Board at all ContractDeteation Facilities. This docunrent may be usedand adapted by IntergovcrUrrental ServiceAgreement Providers.'While detained by the Depa^ttment ofJustice,United States Mamhals Servicg you have a right tobe safe and free from sexual harassment andsexual assaults.DefinitionsA. Detainee-on-Detainee SexualAbuse/AssaultOne ot more detainees engaging in orattempting to ergage in a sexual act.erithanother detainee or the use of threats,intimidatiorq inappropriate touching orother actions and/or communications by oneot mo:re detainees aimed at coercing atd/orpressudng another detainee tq sngrge is asexual zct-B. Staff-on-Detainee Sexual Abuse /AssaultStaffmember engaging nr, or attempfing toeflgage in a sexual act vrith any detainee or &eintendonal touching of a detaineds genitalia,anus, groin, breast, inner thigh, or buttocks withthe intent to abrrse, humiliate" harass, degrade,afouse, ot grati$r the sexual desircs of anyperson. Sexual abuse/assault of detaineesby staffor other detainees is aninappropriate use of power and isprohibited by DO] policy and the law.C. StaffSexual Misconduct is:Sexual behavior betrveen a staff member anddetainee which can include, but is not limited toindecerrg profane or abusive language orge€fiffes and inapptopriate visual surveillance ofdetainees-PtohibitedA€sA detaineq who engages in inappropdate sexualbehaviot with or directs it at others, can bechatged with the following Prohibited Acts urrderthe Detainee Disciplinary Policy.flsing A-busive or Obscene Langu4geSexualAssaultMaking a Sexual ProposalIndecent ExposureEngaging in SexActDete_nlion as a Safe Em'ironmeat\X&ile you are detained, no one has the right topressure you to engage in squal acts or engage inunwanted sexual behavior regardless ofyour age,6ize, frce, or ethnicity. Regardless of your sexualotieotadoa, you have the dglt to be safe ftomunwanted sexual advaoces and acts.Confi.dentialiwInfornation conceuring the identity of a detaineevictim reporting a sexual assaulg and the facts ofthe teport itself shall be limited to ihose whohave the need to know in order to make decisionsconcerning the detainee-vicdrn's welfzre and fotlaw enforcement investigative pu{pos es.Report AII Assaults!Ifyou becorne a victirn of a sexual assaulq youshould rq>ort it irxnediately to axy saff personyou trust, to include housing officers, chaplains,Page 11 of 11medical staff, supenrisots or Deputy U.S.I\{arshals. Staffmerrrbers keep the reportedinforrnation confidential and onty discuss it withthe appropriate officials on a need to know basis.If you are not cornfortable repo*ing the assault tostaf{ you have other options:r Sfrite a letter reporting the sexual misconductto rhe person in charge or the United StatesMarshai. To esrsure coofrdentiality, use specialG.grl) nail procedures.I File an Emergenry Detainee Gtievance - Ifyou decide your comple'int is too sensitive tofile with the Officer in Chatge, you can fileyour Grievance directiy with the Field OfficeDirector" You cao get fhg forms from yourhousing unit officer, ot a farility superuisor.c Write to the Office of Inspectot General(OIG), which investigates allegations of staffmisconducl The address is: Office ofInspector Geoetal U-S- Department ofJusticg 950 Pennsylvania Ave. Room 4706,Y/ashington, DC.20530. CaJt at no expense to you, rhe Office offnqpector General (OiG). The phooe nr:mberis 1-800-869-4499.Individuals who sexually abuse or assaultdetainees c^rr only be disciplined orptosecuted if the abuse is rcportedA publication of the Office of theFedoal Detentioa TrusteeWashiogton,DC *"J:J#S;$t'_.Published February 200 I