The Project on Addressing Prison Rape

Keywords: Juvenile Justice; Policy; Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA); Secure Facilities

This webinar focuses on the national PREA Standards and general policies juvenile agencies need to have in place to ensure the safety and well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex (LGBTI) youth in custodial settings. It reviews the evolving terms and definitions staff need to understand; identifies the specific risks for LGBTI youth in custody; discusses the national PREA Standards applicable to LGBTI youth; discusses important elements of the law as it relates to safety, security and needs of LGBTI youth; and identifies elements of legally sound and effective policy and practice. [Summary adapted from the National PREA Resource Center resource description.]

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PREA Standards and Policy Development Guidelines for LGBTI Youth in Custody