How to Report Sexual Abuse at Santa Rosa County Jail: Hotlines, Forms, and What Happens Next
If you or someone you care about needs to report sexual abuse or harassment at Santa Rosa County Jail, there are several ways to do it—both inside the facility and through outside, non-recorded hotlines. Here are the reporting options the jail provides, plus what to do immediately to preserve evidence and what happens after a report is filed.
Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office maintains a ZERO tolerance policy for sexual abuse under PREA (the Prison Rape Elimination Act). This applies to abuse by staff and by other incarcerated people.
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- ✓ Make a verbal report to staff - inmates can privately report sexual abuse or sexual harassment by telling staff.
- ✓ Use request forms - reporting can be made through request forms.
- ✓ Use grievance forms - reporting can also be made through grievance forms.
- ✓ Use third-party reporting - reports can be made through a third party.
- ✓ Gulf Coast Sexual Assault Program Hotline: 1-850-832-3905 (toll-free, non-recorded)
- ✓ Write to the rape crisis center: 4014 Highway 90, Milton, FL 32571
- ✓ National Sexual Assault/Abuse Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) (toll-free, non-recorded)
For someone with an immigration hold, the facility lists a separate option: the Community and Detainee Helpline at 1-888-351-4024. According to the handbook, this line is non-recorded, staffed by trained operators Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time (excluding holidays). Language assistance is available, including Spanish-speaking operators.
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- ✓ Do not shower - the facility warns this can destroy important evidence.
- ✓ Do not brush your teeth - this can also destroy evidence.
- ✓ Do not use the restroom - using the restroom may destroy evidence.
- ✓ Do not change clothes - changing clothes may destroy important evidence.
Once a sexual abuse allegation is reported, the jail's handbook states that the alleged victim and alleged abuser will be separated. This is typically one of the first steps taken after a report comes in.
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