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Frequently test boundaries Be a “shot caller” or higher status inmate Prefer double cells Speak or behave aggressively Brag about exploits Frequently change cellmates Demand to be housed with a certain inmate Possible Signs of a Staff Abuser A staff perpetrator may: Be in an unusual location with an inmate Socialize or be overly familiar with inmates Call out an inmate at odd times Prefer to be alone with inmates Know too much about an inmate Favor particular inmates Be flirtatious with inmates Change behavior, mood, or appearance Distance him/herself from coworkers Refer to inmates in derogatory or possessive ways — staff perpetrators may initiate sexual abuse by humiliating the inmate in front of others by calling them derogatory names like “bitch” or “fag.” Frequently, the abuse will escalate from there. Have other boundary problems Slide 8 Review this slide as participants are reporting back on the Red Flags Group Activity for signs that a staff member is sexually abusing an inmate. Highlight any warning signs that participants may have missed. 2 mins Protection of Inmates Facing Substantial Risk [Insert agency policy and procedure for protecting inmates who are facing substantial risk of imminent sexual abuse, including what steps staff should take if they become aware of these threats.] Slide 9 Update slide with agency policy information. 2 mins Emergency Grievances [Insert agency policy and procedure for accepting and responding to emergency grievances to report imminent sexual abuse, including how inmates can make an emergency grievance.] Slide 10 Update slide with agency policy information. 30 sec Reporting Policies and Procedures We will now review our agency’s reporting policies and procedures. Slide 11 10 mins Group Activity: When a Survivor Reports The responses from the first few people a survivor tells about sexual abuse have the biggest effect — positive or negative — on their healing process. These initial reactions may also determine whether or not a survivor is willing and able to continue with the investigation and, eventually, to participate in the prosecution. Slide 12 Refer to Appendix 3 for the role-play lines. You may need to escort the class