Agreement for Victim Services at Lawtey Correctional Institution

Original title: Lawtey Correctional Institution Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Memorandum of Agreement and Business Associate Agreement with the Florida Department of Corrections on behalf of the Victim Services Rape Crisis Center

Record date · February 14, 2023

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What This Bill Does

This document outlines a formal agreement between the Board of County Commissioners and the Florida Department of Corrections to provide victim services at Lawtey Correctional Institution under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA). It includes a Business Associate Agreement to ensure the protection of sensitive information during these services.

Why it matters

This agreement establishes the legal framework for the Victim Services Rape Crisis Center to provide support services to individuals at Lawtey Correctional Institution, ensuring compliance with federal PREA standards.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Victim Services Rape Crisis Center

The organization is authorized to provide services at the correctional facility under this agreement.

Directly affected

Florida Department of Corrections

The department enters into a formal partnership to meet federal PREA requirements at their facility.

Key Facts

The agreement facilitates compliance with the federal Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) at Lawtey Correctional Institution.
The document includes a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the county and the Florida Department of Corrections.
The document includes a Business Associate Agreement (BAA) to govern the handling of protected information.
The Victim Services Rape Crisis Center is designated as the service provider.

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The item is classified as a 'Consent Item' for the Board of County Commissioners.
The file number for this item is 23-0407.
The item was introduced on January 27, 2023.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this agreement?

It establishes a partnership to provide victim support services at Lawtey Correctional Institution in accordance with the Prison Rape Elimination Act.

What is a Business Associate Agreement in this context?

It is a legal contract ensuring that the service provider protects sensitive information shared during the course of providing victim services.

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