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Community Based Residential Program
THE PRISON RAPE ELIMINATION ACT (PREA)
The Rescue Mission of Utica Community Based Residential Program (CBRP) has ZERO TOLERANCE for all forms of sexual abuse and sexual harassment within its facility in compliance with the Prison Rape Elimination (PREA) Act of 2003. It is the policy of the Mission to report to the Utica Police Department, Oneida County Sheriff’s Department, or the NYS Police, who will then respond to and administratively and/or criminally investigate all alleged incidents of a sexual nature. Every reported incident of a sexual nature will be taken seriously, investigated fully, and appropriate action will be taken as warranted, according to federal PREA standards.
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Reporting Sexual Abuse & Sexual Harassment
Parolees May Report Incidents By:
- Telling any staff member, volunteer or contractor. Everyone who may come into contact with parolees has been trained to respond appropriately.
- Writing to any staff member using the CBRP Grievance process.
- Calling the Corporate Compliance Hotline (315-624-0046). This phone number is also posted throughout the facility
Anyone outside the facility (family, friends, acquaintances) may report on behalf of any parolee by:
- Calling the Corporate Compliance Hotline (315.624.0046). This phone number is also posted throughout the facility
- Calling the Utica Police Department, Oneida County Sheriff’s office, or the New York State Police.
A copy of the Rescue Mission’s “PREA Zero Tolerance Sexual Abuse & Sexual Harassment Investigations and Referrals Policy” and current PREA Audit Report can be obtained by contacting the Corporate Compliance Officer at 315.624.0046.
