Section 2636 Of Article 3. Sexual Abuse In Detention From California Penal Code >> Title 1. >> Part 3. >> Chapter 3. >> Article 3.
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. For the purposes of this section, all references to
classification of wards shall take effect upon the adoption of a
classification system for wards developed by the Department of
Corrections and Rehabilitation in compliance with Farrell v. Allen,
Alameda County Superior Court Case No. RG 03079344.
The following practices shall be instituted to prevent sexual
violence and promote inmate and ward safety in the Department of
Corrections and Rehabilitation:
(a) The Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation inmate
classification and housing assignment procedures shall take into
account risk factors that can lead to inmates and wards becoming the
target of sexual victimization or of being sexually aggressive toward
others. Relevant considerations include:
(1) Age of the inmate or ward.
(2) Whether the offender is a violent or nonviolent offender.
(3) Whether the inmate or ward has served a prior term of
commitment.
(4) Whether the inmate or ward has a history of mental illness.
(b) The Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation shall ensure
that staff members intervene when an inmate or ward appears to be the
target of sexual harassment or intimidation.