PREA Investigations: Role of First Responders After an Allegation

Course Code: REL-PSC-0-PREAIRFRAA

Hours: 0.75

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028

Learning Objectives:
List the key responsibilities of first responders in responding to sexual abuse allegations and incidents.
Recall the steps in the investigative process and the roles of first responders in the process.

Outline:
Section 1: Responsibilities of First Responders Immediately Following an Allegation or Incident

The Importance of PREA Compliance

An Incident Occurs: What is My Responsibility as a First Responder?

Review

Key Takeaways

Section 2: The Investigative Process and Role of First Responders

The Investigation Begins: What is the Process?

What is My Role as a First Responder During the Investigative Process?

Key Takeaways

Section 3: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributors

Resources

References

Writer: Kimberly Cobb, MS

Mrs. Cobb is a Lead SME Writer/Trainer at Relias. Her primary writing responsibilities are in the content areas of public safety and behavioral health. Mrs. Cobb is also the onboarding trainer for new staff joining the Relias Content Department. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Correctional and Juvenile Justice Studies and a Master of Science degree in Criminal Justice. She has over 25 years of experience working in criminal and juvenile justice. Her work includes direct service, research, publication development, and training and technical assistance development and delivery.

Subject Matter Expert: Scott Catey

Dr. Catey has over two decades of experience in criminal and juvenile justice, sexual safety, and behavioral health. This experience includes work for the Montana Department of Justice, the Montana Department of Corrections, the National PREA Resource Center, and as an independent consultant to public agencies and nonprofits working in the criminal justice space. He has written training curricula for more than more than a dozen law enforcement and corrections agencies, and served as a trainer for the Montana Law Enforcement Academy, focused on the PREA Standards, ensuring adequate protections for LGBTQ+ individuals in custody, and the conduct of appropriate investigations of allegations of sexual abuse and sexual harassment.

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Public Safety Personnel; in the following settings: Public Safety Agencies.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.