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During this reporting period, there has been improved communications between the funder and the sites in-between calls. The DOC has gone in person multiple times to work with the funder on reporting requirements. There have been reasons why DYA has not done this, and DYA continues to submit insufficient information for reporting purposes. The funder has said for a couple of months that they intend to speak with the Director of DYA about the challenges, but this has not happened for a number of reasons.

During this review period, the coach met with the site monthly and via email during the reporting period. The video they produced was in the final editing phase and was just awaiting the Director's review and approval. The coach viewed the video early in the quarter. While technically the video was fine, and covered topics required by the PREA standards, overall the video was a disappointment.

During the reporting period, Oregon Department of Corrections was able to complete the goals and objectives in the two-year time frame. Oregon DOC used grant funds to allocate a portion of an existing staff person's time to be used on this project. The previous PREA demonstration grant used funds to pay for the newly established PREA Compliance Specialist. This allowed the agency to observe the benefits of having this position. As a result, at the end of the grant the agency decided to make this a permanent, state-funded position.

During this reporting period, the coach has kept in regular contact with the site during the reporting period. The majority of the work together has been around the PADOC's upcoming webinar to explain how they went about revising their risk screening tool and the system created to generate reports on incidents. The coach has encouraged the site to take the lead on presenting and the coach will provide support and will present only to frame the topic and to ask questions.PADOC has spent the fall conducting audits of one-third of their sites.

OPSO's grant technically expired on 3/31/24. During this reporting period, the coach communicated with Ania Dobrzanska at BJA to check on whether OPSO had submitted their delinquent reports and request for a no-cost extension. During the December site-based team meeting, Ania informed the coach that OPSO still hadn't submitted any of their outstanding reports or the request for a no-cost extension.

During this reporting period, Henderson County closed out their grant. By the end of the grant, HCDC's PC and TMG's coach developed a plan to accomplish the grant goals. The plan included working with the Jailer and finance department to understand the benefits of using grant funds to improve sexual safety. HCDC's PC learned about the requirements of the PREA Standards through PREA Resource Center (PRC) trainings and webinars, reviewing information and available resources on the PRC website, participating in coaching calls, and completing a PREA investigator's training.

During this reporting period, the camera project at South Mississippi Correctional Institution is approximately 50% complete. Cameras will be added to holding cells. This is an addition to the original project and will require an additional purchase of cameras and a network video recorder (NVR). Cameras were installed at South Mississippi (SMCI). The DVR installation is pending delivery. Wires installation was complete for the infirmary cameras. Data continues to be sent manually to the PC.

During this reporting period, Colorado Department of Corrections closed out their grant. By the end of the grant, CDOC purchased and installed additional cameras and multiplexers to improve video storage capacity and enhance monitoring of staff and incarcerated persons. This upgrade supported timely investigations by retaining footage for a longer period. CODOC acknowledged there was a gap in acquiring video footage as part of a PREA investigation. By upgrading the camera and recording system, CODOC was able to complete more thorough investigations using video footage.

During this reporting period, the camera system platform was identified, purchased and delivered. Agency and facility staff were trained in the utilization of the new system. The grantee developed a PREA peer education curriculum and all of the materials needed for the peer education program. It cannot be implemented until a PREA Specialist is hired. The agency is in the purchasing phase for the camera system platform. The job description for the PREA Accountability position was completed and was posted.

During this period, an online forensic interview training was scheduled. ACES training is pending for staff. The coach reviewed and made recommendations on the PREA training. A contract was approved to do camera connectivity upgrades at the Caliente facility. All other camera installations have been completed. The remainder of funds will be spent on body worn cameras to assist with video monitoring. A GAM will be submitted. The background check for Signs of Hope (victim advocacy organization) staff are complete and the training was created and is ready to be delivered.