Sexual abuse in correctional institutions is a public safety issue that can impact facility order and security. This policy ensures Bulloch County Correctional Institute (BCCI) is in compliance with the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) and the PREA National Standards.
BCCI has mandated zero-tolerance towards all forms of sexual abuse and sexual harassment; to include inmate on inmate sexual abuse or harassment as well as employee on inmate sexual abuse or harassment. All allegations will be thoroughly investigated by outside agencies. Allegations made concerning a state inmate will be investigated by GDC Office of Professional Standards and allegations made concerning a county inmate will be investigated by Bulloch County Sheriff Department.
Sexual activity regardless of consensual status is strictly prohibited and subject to administrative and criminal sanctions BCCI will adhere to Georgia Department of Corrections Standard Operations Procedures concerning PREA Policy Number: 208.06
Third parties can make reports of sexual abuse or harassment on behalf of an inmate.
Sexual activity regardless of consensual status is strictly prohibited and subject to administrative and criminal sanctions Bulloch County Correctional Institute will adhere to Georgia Department of Corrections Standard Operations Procedures concerning PREA Policy Number: 208.06
Third parties can make reports of sexual abuse or harassment on behalf of an inmate. Sexual Abuse Is Not A Part an inmate’s sentence. Report Sexual Assault, Sexual Harassment, or Sexual Misconduct. Call the PREA Coordinator at BCCI-Tina Beckum at 912-764-0424 or Mail to: Bulloch County Correctional Institute, 17301 U.S. Highway 301 North, Statesboro, GA 30458
Reports can be made unanimously.
Bulloch County Correctional Institute has only had one allegation since 2010, no records available prior to 2010.
Bulloch County Sheriff Department, an outside agency, will be contacted and complete a criminal investigation for all allegations of sexual abuse and sexual harassment involving any staff or county inmates at Bulloch County Correctional Institute.
Office of Professional Standards with Georgia Department of Corrections, An outside agency, will be contacted and complete a criminal investigation for all allegations of sexual abuse and sexual harassment involving state inmates at Bulloch County Correctional Institute.
Once an allegation is brought to the attention of Bulloch County Correctional Institute and the victim is in a safe location. The warden will immediately contact the appropriate investigating agency and advise of the need of services. Investigations will be conducted according to GDC Policy 103.06, Investigations of Allegations of Sexual Contact, Sexual Abuse, and Sexual Harassment of Offenders and Bulloch County Sheriff Department Policy
The Warden shall ensure that the following actions are taken anytime he learns of an allegation of sexual abuse or sexual assault:
- Separate the alleged victim and abuser.
- Ensure Local Institutional Sexual Abuse Response Plan is enacted;
- Contact the Field Operations Manager;
- Notify the appropriate Regional SAC;
- Subsequently, submit a written notification via email to the Office of Investigations and Compliance Senior Investigator and the Department’s PREA Coordinator. This reporting should follow any and all established notification procedures in place by the Facilities Division Director (for state offenders)
- Subsequently, submit a written notification via email to the Office of Investigations and Bulloch County Sheriff Department and the Department’s PREA Coordinator. This reporting should follow any and all established notification procedures in place by the Facilities Division Director (for county offenders)
- Bulloch County Correctional Institute shall cooperate with the outside investigators and shall endeavor to remain informed about the progress of the investigations.