Gay, Bisexual, Lesbian, and Transgender

Discussed the implementation of a full PREA program in the jail. Discussed current culture and ways to assist with changing culture.
Assisting the PREA Coordinator with policy development and PREA implementation on housing units.

Discussed the revised PREA risk assessment and its implementation. The PREA policy and PREA training for staff/contractors/volunteers were discussed.
PREA risk assessment instrument support and policy review support.

Provided coaching on NCE, ideas for identifying other PREA projects and audit preparation.
Provided general PREA implementation assistance during the quarter.

During this reporting period, we worked with new site contacts to rethink/rework their goals given the length of time that has passed since they applied for the grant and essentially rewrite their implementation plan. We've also provided support with other PREA-related questions that have come up and answered questions about the grant process.
We continue to work on the grantees implementation plan.

Coaches have continued advising grantee with issues as they arise. In this reporting period, there have been questions specifically about the grant process and coaches have helped troubleshoot issues with ECSD's remaining goals.
have provided guidance as site negotiates an agreement with local rape crisis center

The coaches assisted Harris County with the final edits to their implementation plan, submission of their plan, and review of the current LGBTI policy.
The coaches have checked in with the grantee once a month via video call and they have communicated via e-mail regarding Harris County's implementation activities.

During this reporting period, NHDOC staff were fully engaged with the coaches. The coaches assisted NHDOC by providing in depth information on comprehensive inmate education and reviewing developed materials.
The coaches provided feedback on trainings and education developed by NHDOC.

The coaches provided information around preparing for PREA audits and best practices for inmate education and staff training.

The coaches have continued to meet with the grantee once a month and communicate via e-mail and phone regarding implementation activities.

Provided assistance and guidance on closing out project grant.