PREA Program Evaluation, Assessment, Training, And Technical Assistance Consult

The Connecticut Department of Correction is seeking proposals from qualified consulting firms or individuals to evaluate and strengthen the Agency’s Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) and sexual abuse prevention and response procedures, with a specific focus on women’s correctional facilities. The evaluation shall assess compliance with PREA standards and examine the effectiveness of hiring practices, evidence-based training, assessment, reporting, and response practices related to sexual abuse and sexual harassment. Key aspects of the job include: • Evaluating the Agency's PREA and sexual abuse prevention and response procedures • Assessing compliance with PREA standards • Examining the effectiveness of hiring practices, evidence-based training, assessment, reporting, and response practices • Providing technical assistance to strengthen the Agency's procedures The ideal candidate will have experience in evaluating and strengthening correctional facilities' procedures, as well as knowledge of PREA standards and sexual abuse prevention and response practices.