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The Commissioner of Corrections shall require information regarding sexual abuse and sexual harassment of incarcerated persons to be provided to every incarcerated person at orientation upon intake and periodically thereafter. The information shall include, but not be limited to:
a. duties and responsibilities of the Department of Corrections under State and federal law regarding zero tolerance for sexual abuse and sexual harassment of incarcerated persons;
b. definitions of sexual abuse, sexual harassment, gender, gender identity, trauma-informed searches, and privacy;
c. official duties of correctional police officers related to allegations of sexual abuse or sexual harassment by an incarcerated person and mandatory reporting requirements;
d. the rights of incarcerated persons related to sexual abuse or sexual harassment;
e. methods for reporting sexual abuse, sexual harassment, and retaliation as a result of the report;
f. how to access emotional support and trauma-informed services;
g. identifying and addressing retaliatory actions and the commissioner's responsibility to protect against retaliation; and
h. confidentiality requirements regarding the report of sexual abuse or sexual harassment.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New Jersey Statutes Title 30. Institutions and Agencies 30 § 1B-45.2 - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nj/title-30-institutions-and-agencies/nj-st-sect-30-1b-45-2/
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