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Interviews Conducted:
· NNJDC Director
· NNJDC PREA Coordinator
· Random Staff
· Random Residents
The Newport News Juvenile Detention Center (NNJDC) provided written policies
during the pre-audit phase that clearly establish a zero-tolerance approach to all
forms of sexual abuse and sexual harassment. Policy 115.311, Zero Tolerance of
Sexual Abuse and Sexual Harrassment, outlines the facility's comprehensive
approach to preventing, detecting, and responding to sexual abuse and sexual
harassment and is consistent with the requirements of the Prison Rape Elimination
Act (PREA) Standards.
Policy 115.5, General Definitions, and Policy 115.6, Definitions Related to Sexual
Abuse, provide clear definitions of prohibited conduct, describe the facility's
prevention and intervention strategies, identify applicable disciplinary sanctions,
and establish the facility's response protocols for incidents involving sexual abuse or
sexual harassment. The facility's zero-tolerance message is reinforced through PREA
informational signage displayed throughout the facility.
During the on-site audit, interviews were conducted with residents, staff, the PREA
Coordinator, and the Director. All interviewees consistently affirmed that NNJDC
maintains a culture of zero tolerance toward sexual abuse and sexual harassment.
Staff described their responsibility to actively prevent, detect, report, and respond
to any allegations or incidents of sexual abuse or sexual harassment. Residents
reported that they feel safe within the facility with regard to sexual abuse/
harrassement, understand how to report concerns, and believe staff take PREA
allegations seriously.
The auditor confirmed that the facility's zero-tolerance policy is incorporated into
standard operating procedures and is provided to all employees during new hire
orientation, with ongoing refresher training conducted regularly. A review of staff
training records verified continued PREA education. Residents receive PREA
education during the intake process and are provided with information regarding
their rights and reporting options though recommendations were made by this
auditor to review PREA resources with residents more frequently.
NNJDC has designated an upper-level PREA Coordinator who is responsible for
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