Section 2637 Of Article 3. Sexual Abuse In Detention From California Penal Code >> Title 1. >> Part 3. >> Chapter 3. >> Article 3.
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. The Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation shall ensure
that its protocols for responding to sexual abuse include all of the
following:
(a) The safety of an inmate or ward who alleges that he or she has
been the victim of sexual abuse shall be immediately and discreetly
ensured. Staff shall provide the safest possible housing options to
inmates and wards who have experienced repeated abuse. Housing
options may include discreet institution transfers.
(b) Inmates and wards who file complaints of sexual abuse shall
not be punished, either directly or indirectly, for doing so. If a
person is segregated for his or her own protection, segregation must
be nondisciplinary.
(c) Any person who knowingly or willfully submits inaccurate or
untruthful information in regards to sexual abuse is punishable
pursuant to department regulations.
(d) Under no circumstances is it appropriate to suggest that an
inmate should fight to avoid sexual violence or to suggest that the
reported sexual abuse is not significant enough to be addressed by
staff.
(e) Staff shall not discriminate in their response to inmates and
wards who are gay, bisexual, or transgender who experience sexual
aggression, or report that they have experienced sexual abuse.
(f) Retaliation against an inmate or ward for making an allegation
of sexual abuse shall be strictly prohibited.