Colorado Parks & Wildlife Research Library

This study examines whether prison sexual offending behaviors are predictive of violence upon release. Recidivism rates for four groups of male sex offenders were compared: (1) offenders convicted of community sex crimes; (2) community sex offenders who were convicted under non-sex crime charges; (3) offenders known only to commit sexually abusive misconduct in prison and, (4) offenders with both community and prison sex offenses. The findings reveal...

This document summarizes the findings from a survey that was offered to Colorado Jail Association (CJA) members in the fall of 2013. The purpose of the survey was to understand the needs and challenges of Colorado jail administrators in implementing comprehensive strategies to prevent and respond to sexual abuse in their facilities. Survey responses were anonymous.

This document is intended to provide small jails with a template they can use to offer PREA training to volunteers and contractors. This template is customizable and should be tailored to your facility, the experience level of your volunteers and contractors, and the training format(s).

According to the National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape, all jails are required to develop a written institutional plan to coordinate actions taken in response to an incident of sexual abuse among staff first responders, medical and mental health practitioners, investigators, and facility leadership.