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Newport News Secure Juvenile Detention Center — final PREA audit, August 2026

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Based on a review of facility policies, training records, reporting procedures, staff interviews, and documentation related to mandatory reporting requirements, the auditor determined that NNJDC has implemented effective procedures ensuring that all staff promptly report allegations of sexual abuse and sexual harassment to appropriate authorities.   Accordingly, the auditor finds that NNJDC meets the requirements of Standard 115.361, and no corrective action is required. 115.362 Agency protection duties   Auditor Overall Determination: Meets Standard Auditor Discussion Evidence Used to Determine Compliance with Standard 115.362   Documents Reviewed: ·                     NNJDC Pre-Audit Questionnaire  ·                     NNJDC Policy 115.362 – PREA Agency Protection Duties  Interviews Conducted: ·                     PREA Coordinator  ·                     Director  ·                     Random Sample of Staff    The auditor reviewed the Pre-Audit Questionnaire (PAQ), applicable policy, and conducted interviews with the PREA Coordinator, Director, and a random sample of staff to assess compliance with Standard 115.362. Newport News Juvenile Detention Center (NNJDC) has established procedures requiring immediate action to protect residents who are determined to be at substantial risk of imminent sexual abuse.   Policy 115.362, Agency Protection Duties, requires that when staff learn a resident is at risk of imminent sexual abuse, they must take immediate steps to ensure the resident’s safety. This includes separating the resident from the alleged threat, notifying supervisory staff, and implementing increased supervision or housing
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