Revised ACASI Instrument NIS-4P

Attachment C NIS-4P ACASI Instrument

August 2022

National Inmate Survey, Year 4:
ACASI Specifications for Prisons
Revisions Highlighted for
OMB Review

Prepared for Bureau of Justice Statistics

Prepared by
RTI International
3040 E. Cornwallis Road
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709

RTI Project Number 0216099

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Table of Contents
Interview Setup ..................................................................................................................... 3
CAPI Demographics ................................................................................................................ 4
Computer Tutorial ........................................................................................................................... 7
ACASI Demographics .....................................................................................................................10
Criminal History ................................................................................................................... 12
Sexual Identity and Pre-Incarceration Information ................................................................ 16
Sexual Activity with Inmates ................................................................................................ 22
Description of Non-Consensual Sexual Acts (NCSAs).............................................................. 45
Staff Sexual Misconduct ....................................................................................................... 48
Determination of Specific Incident for Inmate Incident Report .............................................. 53
Incident Characteristics for Inmate-on-Inmate Victimization ................................................. 57
Determination of Specific Incident for Staff Incident Report .................................................. 66
Incident Characteristics for Staff-on-Inmate Victimization ..................................................... 67
Other Victimization While Incarcerated ................................................................................ 75
Pat Downs and Strip Searches .............................................................................................. 76
Facility Conditions, Support, and Safety ................................................................................ 77
Mental Health...................................................................................................................... 81
Disability Status ................................................................................................................... 84
Restrictive Housing .............................................................................................................. 86
Parental Involvement........................................................................................................... 89
Childhood Experiences ......................................................................................................... 93
Living Area and Activities ..................................................................................................... 96
Altercations, Fights and Grievances .................................................................................... 100
Work Assignments ............................................................................................................. 104
Program Participation ........................................................................................................ 107
Visitors and Outside Contact .............................................................................................. 110
Post-Release Plans ............................................................................................................. 112
Interview Debriefing .......................................................................................................... 115

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INTERVIEW SETUP
A1

TYPE OF INTERVIEW:
1
ENGLISH MALE
2
ENGLISH FEMALE
3
SPANISH MALE
4
SPANISH FEMALE

DEFINE CONFIRM_FILL
IF A1 = 1 THEN CONFIRM_FILL = “AN ENGLISH INTERVIEW WITH A MALE INMATE”
IF A1 = 2 THEN CONFIRM_FILL = “AN ENGLISH INTERVIEW WITH A FEMALE
INMATE”
IF A1 = 3 THEN CONFIRM_FILL = “A SPANISH INTERVIEW WITH A MALE INMATE”
IF A1 = 4 THEN CONFIRM_FILL = “A SPANISH INTERVIEW WITH A FEMALE
INMATE”
A1_CONFIRM INTERVIEWER: YOU INDICATED YOU WANT TO ADMINISTER
[CONFIRM_FILL]. IS THIS CORRECT?
1
2

YES
NO

PROGRAMMER: PLEASE ROUTE ‘NO’ RESPONSES BACK TO A1. DK/REF ARE NOT
ALLOWED FOR THIS ITEM.
DEFINE GENDER:
IF A1 = 1 OR 3 THEN GENDER = 1
IF A1 = 2 OR 4 THEN GENDER = 2
OMB INTERVIEWER: IF RESPONDENT ASKS ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT OMB APPROVAL
FOR THIS STUDY, YOU MAY READ THE INFORMATION BELOW. OTHERWISE
TOUCH THE NEXT BUTTON TO GO TO THE NEXT SCREEN.
Notice: Public reporting for this collection of information is estimated to average 35 minutes per
response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering
and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information.
Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of
information, including suggestions for reducing this burden, to the Director, Bureau of Justice
Statistics, 810 Seventh Street, NW, Washington, DC 20531. An agency may not conduct or
sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a
currently valid OMB control number. The OMB control number for this project is 1121-0311.
I1

FACILITY ID
____________________

I2

ENTER YOUR INTERVIEWER ID NUMBER:
__________ [ALLOW 6 DIGITS]

I3

IS THIS INMATE BEING OFFERED AN INCENTIVE?
1
2

YES
NO
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CAPI DEMOGRAPHICS
A2

In what year were you born?
4-DIGIT YEAR: _________
DK/REF

DEFINE CALCAGE:
CALCAGE = AGE CALCULATED BY SUBTRACTING A2 YEAR FROM CURRENT YEAR.
A3

[IF A2 NE (DK OR REF)] Are you CALCAGE – 1 or CALCAGE?
1
CALCAGE – 1
2
CALCAGE
DK/REF

UPDATE CALCAGE:
IF A3 = 1 THEN CALCAGE = CALCAGE - 1
ELSE CALCAGE = CALCAGE
A4

[IF (A2=DK OR REF) OR A3 = DK OR REF] How old are you?
AGE: ____________
DK/REF

UPDATE CALCAGE:
IF A4 NE BLANK OR DK OR REF THEN CALCAGE = A4
IF A4 = DK THEN CALCAGE = DK
IF A4 = RE THEN CALCAGE = RE
I4

[IF CALCAGE < 18] HAS THIS FACILITY APPROVED PARTICIPATION FOR 16
AND 17-YEAR OLDS?
NOTE: THIS INFORMATION IS INCLUDED IN THE FACILITY LOGISTICS
PLAN.
1
2

A4a

YES
NO

[IF CALCAGE < 16 AND I4 = 1] Thank you for your willingness to participate, but we
cannot interview anyone who is younger than 16 for this study.
[IF CALCAGE < 18 AND 14 = 2] Thank you for your willingness to participate, but we
cannot interview anyone who is younger than 18 for this study.
PRESS NEXT BUTTON TO END INTERVIEW.
Note to Programmers: Route these cases to M20

A4b

[IF A4 = DK/REF] Thank you for your willingness to participate, but we cannot
interview if we don’t know how old you are.
PRESS NEXT BUTTON TO END INTERVIEW.
Note to Programmers: Route these cases to M20
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B1.

How old were you the first time you were arrested or taken into custody for any offense?
AGE: ________________ [RANGE: 6 – CALCAGE]
DK/REF

A5

When were you admitted to this facility?
A5a.
A5b.
A5c.

A6

2-DIGIT MONTH: _________ [RANGE: 1 – 12] DK/REF
2-DIGIT DAY: ____________ [RANGE: 1 – 31] DK/REF
4-DIGIT YEAR: ___________ [RANGE: 1915 – current year]

DK/REF

[IF A5a = DK/REF AND A5c NE DK OR REF] What time of year was it? Was it
winter, spring, summer, or fall when you were admitted to this facility?
1
WINTER
2
SPRING
3
SUMMER
4
FALL
DK/REF

DEFINE CALCTIME:
CALCTIME = CALCULATED BY “SUBTRACTING” DATE OF INCARCERATION FROM
DATE OF INTERVIEW AND THEN ROUNDING. (less than 2 months report as days; 2
– 11 months report as months; 12 months or more round to nearest year)
DEFINE DOAFILL1:
If facility admission date is at least 12 months ago then DOAFILL1 = During the past 12 months
If facility admission date is less than 12 months ago then DOAFILL1 = Since you arrived at this
facility
DEFINE DOAFILL2:
If facility admission date is at least 12 months ago then DOAFILL2 = during the past 12 months
If facility admission date is less than 12 months ago then DOAFILL2 = since you arrived at this
facility
A7

[IF CALCTIME NE 0 DAYS] That means you have been here for about [CALCTIME].
Is that correct?
1
2

A8

YES
NO

[IF (A5c=DK OR REF) OR CALCTIME=0 DAYS OR A7 = 2] How long have you been
in this facility?
INTERVIEWER: PROBE THOROUGHLY TO AVOID A DK OR REFUSE
RESPONSE IF AT ALL POSSIBLE.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7

LESS THAN 1 WEEK
AT LEAST 1 WEEK BUT LESS THAN 1 MONTH
AT LEAST 1 MONTH BUT LESS THAN 2 MONTHS
AT LEAST 2 MONTHS BUT LESS THAN 6 MONTHS
AT LEAST 6 MONTHS BUT LESS THAN 1 YEAR
AT LEAST 1 YEAR BUT LESS THAN 5 YEARS
AT LEAST 5 YEARS BUT LESS THAN 10 YEARS
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8
10 YEARS OR MORE
DK/REF

UPDATE DOAFILL1:
IF A8 = 1 – 5 THEN DOAFILL1 = Since you arrived at this facility
IF A8 = 6 – 8 OR DK OR REF, THEN DOAFILL1 = During the past 12 months
UPDATE DOAFILL2:
IF A8 = 1 – 5 THEN DOAFILL2 = since you arrived at this facility
IF A8 = 6 – 8 OR DK OR REF, THEN DOAFILL2 = during the past 12 months
RANDOMIZATION: PROGRAMMER, IMPLEMENT RANDOMIZING ROUTINE 95/5.
A9a.

Did you spend last night in disciplinary or administrative segregation, or solitary confinement?
1
YES
2
NO
DK/REF

A9b.

[IF A9a = 1] How many days have you been in disciplinary or administrative segregation, or
solitary confinement?
1
1 day or less
2
More than 1 day but less than 7 days
3
At least 7 days but less than 14 days
4
At least 14 days but less than 30 days
5
30 days or more
DK/REF

A9c.

[IF A9a = 2 OR DK OR REF] Which of the following best describes the housing unit where you
spent last night?
[IF A9a = 1] Which of the following best describes the housing unit in disciplinary or
administrative segregation, or solitary confinement where you spent last night?
1
An open dorm
2
A dorm with cubicles
3
A unit with cells
4
A unit with rooms
5
An area not originally intended as housing, such as a gym, classroom, or day room
6
NONE OF THESE
DK/REF

A10.

How tall are you?
Feet: ___________
Inches: _____________
DK/REF

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COMPUTER TUTORIAL
C1

[NO AUDIO REQUIRED] You will complete the rest of this interview on your own
using the computer and headphones. Before you start, we’ll go through a short practice
session together so you can learn how to use this computer to answer the interview
questions. After this introduction, I will move away from the computer and will not be
able to see your answers so that you can take the interview in private.
You do not need the mouse or keyboard to answer questions. You can simply touch the
buttons on the screen using your finger.
MOVE COMPUTER SO RESPONDENT CAN SEE THE SCREEN.
For each question, the answers will appear on the screen, like these yes and no answers.
POINT TO YES AND NO ANSWERS ON SCREEN. When you have the headphones
on you’ll also hear instructions that will help you know where to touch the screen. To
choose an answer you will need to use your finger to touch the button next to for your
answer on the computer screen, like this.
PRESS YES BUTTON.

After you choose your answer, you must touch the NEXT button. TOUCH THE NEXT
BUTTON.
C2

[NO AUDIO REQUIRED] If you want to go back to the previous question, this is the
BACK button. POINT TO BACK BUTTON.
Now I will show you how to use the back button to go back to the previous question and
change the answer to no.
NOW DEMONSTRATE USE OF BACK BUTTON BY PRESSING IT TO GO BACK
TO THE PREVIOUS SCREEN AND CHANGE YOUR ANSWER TO NO. THEN
RETURN TO THIS SCREEN BY PRESSING NEXT.
If you don’t know the answer to the question, touch the button next to DON’T KNOW
[POINT TO DON’T KNOW] and then press NEXT. PRESS DON’T KNOW BUTTON
AND THEN NEXT.

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C3

[NO AUDIO REQUIRED] If you don’t want to answer the question, you can touch the
button next to REFUSE [POINT TO THE REFUSE BUTTON]and then press NEXT to
go to the next question. PRESS REFUSE BUTTON AND THEN NEXT.

C4

[NO AUDIO REQUIRED] If you want the computer to read the question again, you can
press the AUDIO button [POINT TO AUDIO BUTTON].

C5

[NO AUDIO REQUIRED] You can adjust the volume here [DEMONSTRATE
VOLUME ADJUSTMENT, ON THE HEADPHONE CORD]. Or if you want to turn the
volume off you can adjust it on your headphones or take your headphones off.
Please put on your headphones. When you are ready, let me know.
MOVE COMPUTER SO RESPONDENT CAN USE IT. ONCE RESPONDENT HAS
HEADPHONES ON, TOUCH THE NEXT BUTTON SO RESPONDENT CAN BEGIN
PRACTICE SESSION.

PLAY AUDIO FOR ALL FOLLOWING SCREENS
C6

This screen will play while you adjust the volume in your headphones. When you have
adjusted the volume to a level that is comfortable to you, touch the NEXT button to
continue with the practice session.

C7

For the rest of this interview you will control the interview and answer in complete
privacy. You can read the questions on the computer screen and hear them read through
the headphones. Nobody, not even your interviewer will know how you answer the
questions. [IF CALAGE = 16 OR 17] Because you are under 18 I want to remind you
that if you speak to your interviewer about any abuse you have experienced at this facility
the interviewer or his or her supervisor may need to report it to the agency in this state
that investigates abuse.
First, you will learn how to use the system and complete some practice questions.
Touch the NEXT button on your screen.

C8

After you hear the question, you will hear the possible answers. To answer the question,
use your finger to touch the button on the screen next to your answer and then touch the
NEXT button.
Do you like ice cream?
1 Yes
2 No
Don’t Know
Refuse to Answer

C10

For some questions you will enter your answer using a keypad like the one shown below.
Try using the keypad to answer the question below. If you need to change your answer
touch the “X” button in the lower right corner of the keypad to remove what you have
already entered and then put in a new answer. After you answer the question, touch the
NEXT button.
How many meals have you eaten today?

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[RANGE: 0 – 999]

C11

Sometimes there will be more than one question to answer on a screen like the example
shown below. For these questions the answer choices and the REFUSED and DON’T
KNOW buttons are shown to the right of each question. Try answering the questions
below and then touch the NEXT button to go to the next screen.
Has a doctor or other health care provider ever told you that you are allergic to…

C11a. Pollen?
C11b. Dust?
C11c. Mold?
DK/REF
C14

Yes
1
1
1

No
2
2
2

If you have any questions, ask your interviewer now. If not, tell the interviewer you are
ready to begin and he or she will move away from the computer.
Touch the NEXT button when you are ready to begin.

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ACASI DEMOGRAPHICS
A11

Are you of Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish origin?
1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF

A13

Which of these categories describes your race?
You may answer yes to one or more of these categories.

A13a. White?
A13b. Black or African American?
A13c. American Indian or Alaska Native?
A13d. Asian?
A13e. Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander?
DK/REF
A16

Yes
1
1
1
1
1

No
2
2
2
2
2

How much do you currently weigh in pounds?
CURRENT WEIGHT: __________________ [RANGE: 50 – 700]
DK/REF

A17

Did you graduate from high school?
1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF

A18

[IF A17 = 1] Did you receive a high school diploma or a GED for finishing high school?
1
A high school Diploma
2
A GED
DK/REF

A19

[If A17 = 2] Did you receive a GED?
1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF

A20

[IF A17 =1 OR A19 =1] What is the highest level of school you have completed?
1
High school or GED
2
Some college but you did not receive a degree
3
Associate Degree
4
Bachelor’s Degree
5
An advanced degree such as a Master’s, MBA, or PhD
DK/REF

A21

[IF A17 =2 AND A19 =2] Did you attend high school?
1

Yes
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2
No
DK/REF
A22

Are you a U.S. citizen?
1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF

V1

Have you ever served in the United States Armed Forces?
1 Yes
2 No
DK/REF

V4

[IF V1 = 1] Are you currently serving in the United States Armed Forces?
1 Yes
2 No
DK/REF

V8

[IF V4 = 2] What type of discharge did you receive from the United States Armed Forces?
1
Honorable
2
General under honorable conditions
3
Other than honorable
4
Bad conduct
5
Dishonorable
6
Some other type of discharge
DK/REF

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CRIMINAL HISTORY
B0.

These next questions are about your experience with crime and the criminal justice system.
Touch the NEXT button to go to the next screen.

B2.

Altogether, how many times have you been arrested or taken into custody for any offense?
1
One time
2
2-3 times
3
4-10 times
4
11 times or more
DK/REF

B3.

Before you were admitted to this facility, had you ever spent time as an adult or juvenile in a
prison, jail, or other correctional facility?
1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF

B4.

Are you currently in this facility because you have been sentenced to serve time for an offense?
1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF

B5.

[IF B4 = 2 OR DK OR REF] Are you currently being held in this facility for a property offense?
Property offenses include crimes like burglary, larceny, theft, auto theft, bad checks, fraud,
forgery, arson, or possession of stolen goods.
1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF

B6.

[IF B4 = 2 OR DK OR REF] Are you currently being held in this facility for a drug offense?
Drug offenses include crimes like possessing, selling, trafficking, importing, smuggling, or
manufacturing illegal drugs or drug paraphernalia.
1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF

B7.

[IF B4 = 2 OR DK OR REF] Are you currently being held in this facility for a violent offense?
Violent offenses include crimes like physical or sexual assault, rape, robbery, manslaughter,
murder, attempted murder, or kidnapping.
1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF

B8.

[IF B4 = 2 OR DK OR REF] Are you currently being held in this facility for other crimes against
people? Other crimes against people include crimes like vehicular homicide, hit and run, reckless
endangerment, child neglect, harassment, or stalking.
1

Yes
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2
No
DK/REF
B9.

[IF B4 = 2 OR DK OR REF] Are you currently being held in this facility for a sexual offense?
Sexual offenses include crimes like rape, statutory rape, sexual assault, child molestation,
pornography, incest, or indecent exposure.
1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF

B10.

[IF B4 = 2 OR DK OR REF] Are you currently being held in this facility for a probation, parole,
or community supervision violation?
1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF

B28.

[IF B4 = 2 OR DK OR REF] Are you currently being held in this facility for a weapons offense?
Weapons offenses include things like possessing an illegal or stolen weapon, illegally discharging
a firearm, using a weapon during the commission of a crime, or violating probation, parole, or
community supervision by possessing a firearm.
1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF

B12.

[IF B4 = 2 OR DK OR REF] Are you currently being held in this facility for driving under the
influence or driving while intoxicated?
1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF

B11.

[IF B4 = 2 OR DK OR REF] Are you currently being held in this facility for a procedural
violation? Procedural violations include things like failure to appear in court, violating a
restraining order, failure to obey a lawful order of a police officer, contempt, escape, resisting
arrest without violence, or a regulatory or tax offense.
1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF

B13.

[IF B4 = 2 OR DK OR REF] Are you currently being held in this facility for some other offense?
Other offenses include crimes like loitering, prostitution, gambling, drunkenness, disorderly
conduct, trespassing, minor traffic violations, or immigration violations.
1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF

B14.

[IF B4 = 1] Are you currently sentenced and serving time in this facility for a property offense?
Property offenses include crimes like burglary, larceny, theft, auto theft, bad checks, fraud,
forgery, arson, or possession of stolen goods.
1

Yes
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2
No
DK/REF
B15.

[IF B4 = 1] Are you currently sentenced and serving time in this facility for a drug offense? Drug
offenses include crimes like possessing, selling, trafficking, importing, smuggling, or
manufacturing illegal drugs or drug paraphernalia.
1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF

B16.

[IF B4 = 1] Are you currently sentenced and serving time in this facility for a violent offense?
Violent offenses include crimes like physical or sexual assault, rape, robbery, manslaughter,
murder, attempted murder, or kidnapping.
1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF

B17.

[IF B4 = 1] Are you currently sentenced and serving time in this facility for other crimes against
people? Other crimes against people include crimes like vehicular homicide, hit and run, reckless
endangerment, child neglect, harassment, or stalking.
1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF

B18.

[IF B4 = 1] Are you currently sentenced and serving time in this facility for a sexual offense?
Sexual offenses include crimes like rape, statutory rape, sexual assault, child molestation,
pornography, incest, or indecent exposure.
1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF

B19.

[IF B4 = 1] Are you currently sentenced and serving time in this facility for a probation, parole,
or community supervision violation?
1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF

B29.

[IF B4 = 1] Are you currently sentenced and serving time in this facility for a weapons offense?
Weapons offenses include things like possessing an illegal or stolen weapon, illegally discharging
a firearm, using a weapon during the commission of a crime, or violating probation, parole, or
community supervision by possessing a firearm.
1 Yes
2 No
DK/REF

B21.

[IF B4 = 1] Are you currently sentenced and serving time in this facility for driving under the
influence or driving while intoxicated?
1
2

Yes
No
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DK/REF
B20.

[IF B4 = 1] Are you currently sentenced and serving time in this facility for a procedural
violation? Procedural violations include things like failure to appear in court, violating a
restraining order, failure to obey a lawful order of a police officer, contempt, escape, resisting
arrest without violence, or a regulatory or tax offense.
1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF

B22.

[IF B4 = 1] Are you currently sentenced and serving time in this facility for some other offense?
Other offenses include crimes like loitering, prostitution, gambling, drunkenness, disorderly
conduct, trespassing, minor traffic violations, or immigration violations.
1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF

B23.

[IF B4 = 1 OR DK OR REF] Are you currently serving a life sentence or a life sentence without
parole?
1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF

B24.

[IF B23 = 2 OR DK OR REF] Are you currently serving a death sentence?
1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF

B25.

[IF B24 = 2 OR DK OR REF] What is your total maximum sentence length for all of the sentences
you are serving?
1
Less than 1 year
2
At least 1 year but less than 5 years
3
At least 5 years but less than 10 years
4
At least10 years but less than 20 years
5
20 years or more
DK/REF

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SEXUAL IDENTITY AND PRE-INCARCERATION INFORMATION
D1

Are you currently married, widowed, divorced or separated, or have you never married?
1
Married
2
Widowed
3
Divorced
4
Separated (For reasons other than incarceration)
5
Never married
DK/REF

D2a1

[IF GENDER = 1] Which of the following best represents how you think of yourself?
1
2
3
95
DK/REF

D2b1

Gay
Straight; that is, not gay
Bisexual; that is, you are sexually attracted to both men and women
Two-Spirit
Something else

[IF GENDER = 2] Which of the following best represents how you think of yourself?
1
Lesbian or gay
2
Straight; that is, not lesbian or gay
3
Bisexual; that is, you are sexually attracted to both men and women
4
[IF A13c = 1] Two-Spirit
95 9 Something else
DK/REF

DEFINE SexualOrientationFill:
IF D2=1, then SexualOrientationFill = “lesbian or gay”
IF D2=3, then SexualOrientationFill = “bisexual”
IF D2 = 4, then SexualOrientationFill = “Two-Spirit”
ELSE SexualOrientationFill = BLANK
D3a

What sex were you assigned at birth, on your original birth certificate?
1
Male
2
Female
DK/REF

D3b

Do you currently think of yourself as…?
1
Male
2
Female
3
Transgender
4
[IF A13c = 1] Two-Spirit
95
None of these
DK/REF

DEFINE CURRSEX FILL
IF D3b = 1 THEN CURRSEX FILL = “describe yourself as male”
IF D3b = 2 THEN CURRSEX FILL = “describe yourself as female”
IF D3b = 3 THEN CURRSEX FILL = “describe yourself as transgender”
IF D3b = 4 THEN CURRSEX FILL = “describe yourself as Two-Spirit”

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IF D3b = 95 AND A13c NE 1 THEN CURRSEX FILL = “do not describe yourself as male,
female, or transgender”
IF D3b = 95 AND A13c = 1 THEN CURRSEX FILL = “do not describe yourself as male, female,
Two-Spirt, or transgender”
DEFINE BIRTHSEX
IF D3a = 1 THEN BIRTHSEX = “male”
IF D3a = 2 THEN BIRTHSEX = “female”
ELSE BIRTHSEX = BLANK
D3c

[IF (D3a = 1 AND D3b = 2 OR 3 OR 4 OR 95) OR (D3a = 2 AND D3b = 1 OR 3 OR 4 OR 95)
Just to confirm what you entered, you were assigned [BIRTHSEX] on your original birth
certificate and now you [CURRSEX FILL]. Is that correct?
1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF

D3d

[IF D3c = 2] Please answer this question again: What sex was recorded on your original birth
certificate?
1
Male
2
Female
DK/REF

D3e

[IF D3c = 2 AND A13c = 1] Please answer this question again: Do you currently think of
yourself as male, female, Two-Spirit, or transgender?
[IF D3c = 2 AND A13c NE 1] Please answer this question again: Do you currently think of
yourself as male, female, or transgender?
1
Male
2
Female
3
Transgender
4
[IF A13c = 1] Two-Spirit
95
None of these
DK/REF

UPDATE GENDER
IF (D3c = 1 OR DK OR REF) OR (D3d = 1 AND D3e = 2 OR 3 OR 4 OR 95) OR (D3d = 2 AND
D3e = 1 OR 3 OR 4 OR 95) THEN GENDER = 3
IF BIRTHSEX = BLANK AND (D3b = 3 OR 4), THEN GENDER = 3
IF (D3d = DK OR REF) AND (D3e = 3 OR 4), THEN GENDER = 3

RANDOM = 95, CONTINUE TO D6
RANDOM = 5, SKIP TO FH_1

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D6

[IF GENDER = 2] Before you entered this facility, had anyone ever physically forced
you to have sex or sexual contact – that is unwanted touching of the breasts, genitals, or
butt, or vaginal, oral, or anal sex?
[IF GENDER = 1] Before you entered this facility, had anyone ever physically forced
you to have sex or sexual contact – that is unwanted touching of the genitals or butt, or
vaginal, oral, or anal sex?

1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF
D7

[IF GENDER=2] Before you entered this facility, had anyone ever pressured you or
made you feel you had to have sex or sexual contact – that is unwanted touching of the
breasts, genitals, or butt, or vaginal, oral, or anal sex?
[IF GENDER = 1] Before you entered this facility, had anyone ever pressured you or
made you feel you had to have sex or sexual contact – that is unwanted touching of the
genitals or butt, or vaginal, oral, or anal sex?
1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF

DEFINE SEXTYPE1:
IF D6 = 1 AND D7 NE 1, SEXTYPE1 = “physically forced”
IF D6 NE 1 AND D7 =1, SEXTYPE1 = “pressured or made to feel that you had”
IF D6 = 1 AND D7 = 1, SEXTYPE1 = “physically forced, pressured, or made to feel that you
had”
ELSE SEXTYPE1 = BLANK
D8

[IF D6 =1 OR D7 = 1] How many times were you [SEXTYPE1 FILL] to have sex or
sexual contact before you entered this facility?
1
1 time
2
2 times
3
3 – 10 times
4
11 times or more
DK/REF

D9

[IF D8 NE 1 AND SEXTYPE1 NE BLANK AND CALCAGE = 18 OR OLDER] Were
you [SEXTYPE1 FILL] to have sex or sexual contact before you were 18 years old, after
you turned 18, or both?
1
Before you were 18
2
After you turned 18
3.
Both
DK/REF

D10

[IF D8 = 1 AND CALCAGE = 18 OR OLDER] Were you [SEXTYPE1 FILL] to have
sex or sexual contact before you were 18 years old?
1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF
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D11

[IF (D6 = 1 OR D7 = 1) AND B3=1] Before you entered this facility, were you
[SEXTYPE1 FILL] to have sex or sexual contact while you were an adult or juvenile in a
jail, prison, or other correctional facility?
1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF

RANDOM = 95, SKIP TO D16
RANDOM = 5
FH_1

[IF RANDOM = 5] Is this the only facility you’ve been held in during your current incarceration?
1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF

FH_2

[IF FH_1 = 2 OR DK OR REF] Including this one, how many prisons have you been held in
during your current incarceration? Please do not include any jails you may have been held in
before you were transferred to prison.
NUMBER OF PRISONS: _________ [RANGE: 1 – 15]
DK/REF

D12

Now think about the 6 months before you were incarcerated.
During the 6 months before you were incarcerated, did you live for most of the time…
1
In your own house or apartment, meaning your name was on the title, mortgage, or lease
2
In someone else’s house or apartment, including your parents’ place
3
In a residential treatment facility
4
In a transitional housing facility or halfway house
5
In a shelter
6
On the street or you were homeless
7
In no set place or you moved around a lot
8
In some other place or situation
DK/REF

D13

Have you ever had a job working for pay?

1
2

Yes
No

DK/REF
D14

At any point during the 6 months before you were incarcerated, did you have a job where you
worked for pay?

1
2

Yes
No

DK/REF
D15

How did you support yourself during the 6 months before you were incarcerated?
Yes
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D15a A job?
D15b Support from your family?
D15cSupport from your friends?
D15d A government program or public assistance?
D15e Illegal income?
D15f Some other type of support?
DK/REF
D16

1
1
1
1
1
1

2
2
2
2
2
2

[IF RANDOM = 5] Still thinking about the 6 months before you were incarcerated, had anyone
you were living with at that time ever been in jail, prison, or some other correctional institution?
[IF RANDOM = 95] Now think about the 6 months before you were incarcerated. Had anyone
you were living with at that time ever been in jail, prison, or some other correctional institution?
1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF

D17

At the time you became incarcerated, how many children under the age of 18 did you have?
Please count all children that you consider yourself to be a parent of.
1
0
2
1
3
2
4
3
5
4
16
5 or more NUMBER OF CHILDREN: __________ [RANGE 0-25]
DK/REF

D18

[IF D17 > 1] During the 6 months before you were incarcerated, how many of those
[D17_FILL] children lived with you?
1
0
2
1
3
2
4
3
5
4
16
5 or moreCHILDREN LIVED WITH R: ____________ [RANGE 0-25]
DK/REF
[PROGRAMMER: Only show response options up to, and including, the response option
selected in D17.]

D19

Have any of your parents or guardians ever been incarcerated in a prison or jail?
1 Yes
2 No
DK/REF

D20

[IF D19 = 1] Are any of your parents or guardians currently incarcerated in a prison or jail?
1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF

D21

Have any of your brothers or sisters ever been incarcerated in a prison or jail?
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1
Yes
2
No
3
I do not have any brothers or sisters
DK/REF
D22

[IF D21 = 1] Are any of your brothers or sisters currently incarcerated in a prison or jail?
1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF

D23

Think about the people you considered to be your closest friends before you were incarcerated.
Had any of those close friends ever been incarcerated in a prison or jail?
1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF

D24

[IF D23 = 1] Are any of those close friends currently incarcerated in a prison or jail?
1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF

RANDOM = 5, SKIP TO CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES
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SEXUAL ACTIVITY WITH INMATES
E1

These next questions are about both wanted and unwanted sex or sexual contact you have had with
other inmates in this facility DOAFILL2.
Touch the NEXT button to go to the next screen.

E2

Males
[IF GENDER = 1]
DOAFILL1, have you
been touched on your
butt, thighs, or penis in
a sexual way by another
inmate?

E2

1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF
E6[IF G E6

Females
[IF GENDER = 2]
DOAFILL1, have you
been touched on your
butt, thighs, breasts, or
vagina in a sexual way by
another inmate?

E2

1Yes
2No
DK/REF

[IF GENDER = 1]
DOAFILL1, have you
given or received a
handjob? A ‘handjob’
is when someone’s
penis is rubbed by
somebody else.

1Yes
2No
DK/REF
E6E^[I

E6

[IF GENDER = 3]
DOAFILL1, have you
given or received a
handjob? A ‘handjob’ is
when someone’s penis is
rubbed by somebody else.
1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF

1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF
E8

Gender Inclusive
[IF GENDER = 3]
DOAFILL1, have you
been touched on your butt,
thighs, breasts, penis, or
vagina in a sexual way by
another inmate?

[IF GENDER = 1]
DOAFILL1, have you
given or received oral
sex or a blowjob? Oral
sex, or a blowjob, is
when one inmate puts
their mouth on the penis
or butt of another
inmate.

E8

[IF GENDER = 2]
DOAFILL1, have you
given or received oral
sex? Oral sex is when one
inmate puts their mouth
on the vagina or butt of
another inmate.

E8

1Yes
2No
DK/REF

1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF
E10

[IF GENDER = 2]
DOAFILL1, have you
had vaginal sex? Vaginal
sex is when one inmate
inserts their finger or an
object into another
inmate’s vagina.

[IF GENDER = 3]
DOAFILL1, have you
given or received oral sex
or a blowjob? Oral sex is
when one inmate puts their
mouth on the penis, vagina,
or butt of another inmate.
1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF

E10

1Yes
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[IF GENDER = 3]
DOAFILL1, have you had
vaginal sex? Vaginal sex is
when one inmate inserts
their finger, penis, or an
object into another inmate’s
vagina.
1Yes

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E12

[IF GENDER = 1]
DOAFILL1, have you
had anal sex? Anal sex
is when one inmate
inserts their finger,
penis, or an object into
another inmate’s butt.

E12

E15

E16

E12

1Yes
2No
DK/REF

1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF
E14

2No
DK/REF
[IF GENDER = 2]
DOAFILL1, have you
had anal sex? Anal sex is
when one inmate inserts
their finger or an object
into another inmate’s butt.

[IF GENDER = 1]
DOAFILL1, have you
had any type of sex or
sexual contact with
another inmate other
than sexual touching,
handjobs, oral sex or
blowjobs, or anal sex?
1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF
[IF E2 = 1 OR E6 = 1
OR E8 = 1 OR E12 = 1
OR E14 = 1] These
next questions are only
about unwanted sex or
sexual contact.
Touch the NEXT
button to go to the next
screen.
[IF E2=1] DOAFILL1,
did another inmate use
physical force to touch
your butt, thighs, or
penis in a sexual way?

E14

E15

[IF GENDER = 2]
DOAFILL1, have you
had any type of sex or
sexual contact with
another inmate other
than sexual touching, oral
sex, vaginal sex, or anal
sex?
1Yes
2No
DK/REF
[IF E2 = 1 OR E8 = 1 OR
E10 = 1 OR E12 = 1 OR
E14 = 1] These next
questions are only about
unwanted sex or sexual
contact.

1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF

E14

E15

Touch the NEXT button
to go to the next screen.

1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF
E17

2No
DK/REF
[IF GENDER = 3]
DOAFILL1, have you had
anal sex? Anal sex is when
one inmate inserts their
finger, penis, or an object
into another inmate’s butt.

[IF E2 = 1]
DOAFILL1, did
another inmate, without
using physical force,
pressure you or make
you feel that you had to
let them touch your
butt, thighs, or penis in
a sexual way?
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[IF GENDER = 3]
DOAFILL1, have you had
any type of sex or sexual
contact with another inmate
other than sexual
touching, handjobs, oral
sex or blowjobs, vaginal
sex, or anal sex?
1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF
[IF E2 = 1 OR E6 = 1 OR
E8 = 1 OR E10 = 1 OR
E12 = 1 OR E14 = 1]
These next questions are
only about unwanted sex or
sexual contact.
Touch the NEXT button to
go to the next screen.

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1
2

Yes
No
DK/REF
E18

[IF E2=1] DOAFILL1,
did another inmate use
physical force to touch
your butt, thighs, breasts,
or vagina in a sexual way?
1Yes
2No
DK/REF

E19

[IF E2 = 1] DOAFILL1,
did another inmate,
without using physical
force, pressure you or
make you feel that you
had to let them touch your
butt, thighs, breasts, or
vagina in a sexual way?
1Yes
2No
DK/REF
E20

[IF E2=1] DOAFILL1, did
another inmate use physical
force to touch your butt,
thighs, breast, penis, or
vagina in a sexual way?
1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF

E21

E22

[IF E6 =1] DOAFILL1,
did another inmate use
physical force to make
you give or receive a
handjob?

E22

[IF E2 = 1] DOAFILL1,
did another inmate, without
using physical force,
pressure you or make you
feel that you had to let
them touch your butt,
thighs, breasts, penis, or
vagina in a sexual way?
1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF
[IF E6 =1] DOAFILL1,
did another inmate use
physical force to make you
give or receive a handjob?
1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF

1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF
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E23
E23

[IF E6 = 1]
DOAFILL1, did
another inmate, without
using physical force,
pressure you or make
you feel that you had to
give or receive a
handjob?

[IF E6 = 1] DOAFILL1,
did another inmate, without
using physical force,
pressure you or make you
feel that you had to give or
receive a handjob?
1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF

1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF
E24

[IF E8 = 1] DOAFILL1,
did another inmate use
physical force to make
you give or receive oral
sex?
1Yes
2No
DK/REF

E25

[IF E8 = 1] DOAFILL1,
did another inmate,
without using physical
force, pressure you or
make you feel that you
had to give or receive oral
sex?
1Yes
2No
DK/REF

E26

[IF E8 =1] DOAFILL1,
did another inmate use
physical force to make
you give or receive oral
sex or a blowjob?

E26

1 Yes
2 No
DK/REF
E27

[IF E8 =1] DOAFILL1, did
another inmate use physical
force to make you give or
receive oral sex or a
blowjob?
1 Yes
2 No
DK/REF

[IF E8 = 1] DOAFILL1,
did another inmate,
without using physical
force, pressure you or
make you feel that you
had to give or receive
oral sex or a blowjob?

E27

1 Yes
2 No
DK/REF

1 Yes
2 No
DK/REF
E28 [IF E10 = 1] DOAFILL1,

E28

[IF E10 = 1] DOAFILL1,

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[IF E8 = 1] DOAFILL1, did
another inmate, without
using physical force,
pressure you or make you
feel that you had to give or
receive oral sex or a
blowjob?

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E29

did another inmate use
physical force to make
you have vaginal sex?

did another inmate use
physical force to make you
have vaginal sex?

1Yes
2No
DK/REF

1Yes
2No
DK/REF

[IF E10 = 1] DOAFILL1,
did another inmate,
without using physical
force, pressure you or
make you feel that you
had to have vaginal sex?

E29

1Yes
2No
DK/REF

E32

[IF E12 = 1]
DOAFILL1, did another
inmate use physical force
to make you have anal
sex?

E32

E33

E34

[IF E12 = 1]
DOAFILL1, did another
inmate, without using
physical force, pressure
you or make you feel that
you had to have anal
sex?
1 Yes
2 No
DK/REF
[IF E14 = 1]
DOAFILL1, did another
inmate use physical force
to make you have any
type of sex or sexual
contact other than
sexual touching,
handjobs, oral sex or
blowjobs, or anal sex?

E34

[IF E12 = 1] DOAFILL1,
did another inmate,
without using physical
force, pressure you or
make you feel that you
had to have anal sex?

[IF E14 = 1] DOAFILL1,
did another inmate use
physical force to make
you have any type of sex
or sexual contact other
than sexual touching, oral
sex, vaginal sex, or anal
sex?

[IF E14 = 1] DOAFILL1,
did another inmate,

[IF E12 = 1] DOAFILL1,
did another inmate use
physical force to make you
have anal sex?
1Yes
2No
DK/REF

E33

[IF E12 = 1] DOAFILL1,
did another inmate, without
using physical force,
pressure you or make you
feel that you had to have
anal sex?
1Yes
2No
DK/REF

E34

1Yes
2No
DK/REF
E35

[IF E14 = 1]

E32

1Yes
2No
DK/REF

1 Yes
2 No
DK/REF
E35

1Yes
2No
DK/REF

1Yes
2No
DK/REF

1 Yes
2 No
DK/REF
E33

[IF E12 = 1] DOAFILL1,
did another inmate use
physical force to make
you have anal sex?

[IF E10 = 1] DOAFILL1,
did another inmate, without
using physical force,
pressure you or make you
feel that you had to have
vaginal sex?

[IF E14 = 1] DOAFILL1,
did another inmate use
physical force to make you
have any type of sex or
sexual contact other than
sexual touching, handjobs,
oral sex or blowjobs,
vaginal sex, or anal sex?
1Yes
2No
DK/REF

E35

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did another inmate, without

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DOAFILL1, did another
inmate, without using
physical force, pressure
you or make you feel that
you had to have any type
of sex or sexual contact
other than sexual
touching, handjobs, oral
sex or blowjobs, or anal
sex?
1 Yes
2 No
DK/REF

without using physical
force, pressure you or
make you feel that you
had to have any type of
sex or sexual contact
other than sexual
touching, oral sex, vaginal
sex, or anal sex?

using physical force,
pressure you or make you
feel that you had to have
any type of sex or sexual
contact other than sexual
touching, handjobs, oral
sex or blowjobs, vaginal
sex, or anal sex?

1Yes
2No
DK/REF

1Yes
2No
DK/REF

DEFINE forced:
If at least one of (E16, E18, E20, E22, E24, E26, E28, E32, E34) is YES,
then forced = YES
else forced = NO
DEFINE pressured:
If at least one of (E17, E19, E21, E23, E25, E27, E29, E33, E35) is YES,
then pressured = YES
else pressured = NO
DEFINE ForcedOrPressuredFill2:
If forced = YES AND pressured = NO
then forcedOrPressuredFill2 = “physically forced to”
Else if forced = NO AND pressured = YES
then forcedOrPressuredFill2 = “pressured or made to feel that you had to”
Else if forced = YES AND pressured = YES
then forcedOrPressuredFill2 = “physically forced, pressured, or made to feel that you had to”
Else
forcedOrPressuredFill2 = “????”
Note that if forced and pressured are both NO, the fill won’t be used so it doesn’t matter what it is.

E36

[IF GENDER = 1 AND (E22 = 1 OR E23 = 1 OR E26 = 1 OR E27 = 1 OR E32 = 1 OR E33 = 1)]
DOAFILL1, how many times altogether were you [ForcedOrPressuredFill2]:
•
•
•

[IF E22 OR E23 = 1] Give or receive a handjob,
[IF E26 OR E27 = 1] Give or receive oral sex or a blowjob, or
[IF E32 OR E33 = 1] Have anal sex?
1
1 time
2
2 times
3
3 – 10 times
4
11 times or more
DK/REF

PROGRAMMER: DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF BEHAVIORS ENDORSED, PLEASE
INCORPORATE THIS PUNCTUATION:
• 1 ITEM – END WITH ?
• 2 ITEMS – 1ST ITEM END WITH or; 2ND ITEM END WITH ?
• 3 ITEMS – 1ST ITEM END WITH , ; 2ND ITEM END WITH , or; 3RD ITEM END WITH ?
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E36a

[IF E36 = 3] DOAFILL1, how many times altogether were you
[ForcedOrPressuredFill2:
•
•
•

[IF E22 OR E23 = 1] Give or receive a handjob,
[IF E26 OR E27 = 1] Give or receive oral sex or a blowjob, or
[IF E32 OR E33 = 1] Have anal sex?

1
3 times
2
4 times
3
5 times
4
6 times
5
7 times
6
8 times
7
9 times
8
10 times
DK/REF
PROGRAMMER: DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF BEHAVIORS ENDORSED, PLEASE
INCORPORATE THIS PUNCTUATION:
• 1 ITEM – END WITH ?
• 2 ITEMS – 1ST ITEM END WITH or; 2ND ITEM END WITH ?
• 3 ITEMS – 1ST ITEM END WITH , ; 2ND ITEM END WITH , or; 3RD ITEM END WITH ?
E36b

[IF E36 = 4] DOAFILL1, how many times altogether were you
[ForcedOrPressuredFill2]:
•
•
•

[IF E22 OR E23 = 1] Give or receive a handjob,
[IF E26 OR E27 = 1] Give or receive oral sex or a blowjob, or
[IF E32 OR E33 = 1] Have anal sex?

NUMBER OF TIMES: _______________ [RANGE: 11 – 300]
DK/REF
PROGRAMMER: DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF BEHAVIORS ENDORSED, PLEASE
INCORPORATE THIS PUNCTUATION:
• 1 ITEM – END WITH ?
• 2 ITEMS – 1ST ITEM END WITH or; 2ND ITEM END WITH ?
• 3 ITEMS – 1ST ITEM END WITH , ; 2ND ITEM END WITH , or; 3RD ITEM END WITH ?
E37

[IF GENDER = 2 AND (E24 = 1 OR E25 = 1 OR E28 = 1 OR E29 = 1 OR E32 = 1 OR
E33 = 1)] DOAFILL1, how many times altogether were you [ForcedOrPressuredFill2]:
•
•
•

[IF E24 OR E25 = 1] Give or receive oral sex,
[IF E28 OR E29 = 1] Have vaginal sex, or
[IF E32 OR E33 = 1] Have anal sex?

1
1 time
2
2 times
3
3 – 10 times
4
11 times or more
DK/REF
PROGRAMMER: DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF BEHAVIORS ENDORSED, PLEASE
INCORPORATE THIS PUNCTUATION:
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•
•
•
E37a

1 ITEM – END WITH ?
2 ITEMS – 1ST ITEM END WITH or; 2ND ITEM END WITH ?
3 ITEMS – 1ST ITEM END WITH , ; 2ND ITEM END WITH , or; 3RD ITEM END WITH ?
[IF E37 = 3] DOAFILL1, how many times altogether were you
[ForcedOrPressuredFill2]:
•
•
•

[IF E24 OR E25 = 1] Give or receive oral sex,
[IF E28 OR E29 = 1] Have vaginal sex, or
[IF E32 OR E33 = 1] Have anal sex?

1
3 times
2
4 times
3
5 times
4
6 times
5
7 times
6
8 times
7
9 times
8
10 times
DK/REF
PROGRAMMER: DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF BEHAVIORS ENDORSED, PLEASE
INCORPORATE THIS PUNCTUATION:
• 1 ITEM – END WITH ?
• 2 ITEMS – 1ST ITEM END WITH or; 2ND ITEM END WITH ?
• 3 ITEMS – 1ST ITEM END WITH , ; 2ND ITEM END WITH , or; 3RD ITEM END WITH ?
E37b

[IF E37 = 4] DOAFILL1, how many times altogether were you
[ForcedOrPressuredFill2]:
•
•
•

[IF E24 OR E25 = 1] Give or receive oral sex,
[IF E28 OR E29 = 1] Have vaginal sex, or
[IF E32 OR E33 = 1] Have anal sex?

NUMBER OF TIMES: _______________ [RANGE: 11 – 300]
DK/REF
PROGRAMMER: DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF BEHAVIORS ENDORSED, PLEASE
INCORPORATE THIS PUNCTUATION:
• 1 ITEM – END WITH ?
• 2 ITEMS – 1ST ITEM END WITH or; 2ND ITEM END WITH ?
• 3 ITEMS – 1ST ITEM END WITH , ; 2ND ITEM END WITH , or; 3RD ITEM END WITH ?
E41

[IF GENDER = 3 AND (E22 = 1 OR E23 = 1 OR E26 = 1 OR E27 = 1 OR E28 = 1 OR E29 = 1
OR E32 = 1 OR E33 = 1)] DOAFILL1, how many times altogether were you
[ForcedOrPressuredFill2]:
•
•
•
•

[IF E22 OR E23 = 1] Give or receive a handjob,
[IF E26 OR E27 = 1] Give or receive oral sex or a blowjob,
[IF E28 OR E29 = 1] Have vaginal sex, or
[IF E32 OR E33 = 1] Have anal sex?
1
2
3

1 time
2 times
3 – 10 times
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4
11 times or more
DK/REF
PROGRAMMER: DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF BEHAVIORS ENDORSED, PLEASE
INCORPORATE THIS PUNCTUATION:
• 1 ITEM – END WITH ?
• 2 ITEMS – 1ST ITEM END WITH or; 2ND ITEM END WITH ?
• 3 ITEMS – 1ST ITEM END WITH , ; 2ND ITEM END WITH , or; 3RD ITEM END WITH ?
• 4 ITEMS – 1ST ITEM END WITH , ; 2ND ITEM END WITH , ; 3RD ITEM END WITH , or;
4TH ITEM END WITH ?
E41a

[IF E41 = 3] DOAFILL1, how many times altogether were you
[ForcedOrPressuredFill2:
•
•
•
•

[IF E22 OR E23 = 1] Give or receive oral sex or a handjob,
[IF E26 OR E27 = 1] Give or receive oral sex or a blowjob,
[IF E28 OR E29 = 1] Have vaginal sex, or
[IF E32 OR E33 = 1] Have anal sex?

1
3 times
2
4 times
3
5 times
4
6 times
5
7 times
6
8 times
7
9 times
8
10 times
DK/REF
PROGRAMMER: DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF BEHAVIORS ENDORSED, PLEASE
INCORPORATE THIS PUNCTUATION:
• 1 ITEM – END WITH ?
• 2 ITEMS – 1ST ITEM END WITH or; 2ND ITEM END WITH ?
• 3 ITEMS – 1ST ITEM END WITH , ; 2ND ITEM END WITH , or; 3RD ITEM END WITH ?
• 4 ITEMS – 1ST ITEM END WITH , ; 2ND ITEM END WITH , ; 3RD ITEM END WITH , or;
4TH ITEM END WITH ?
E41b

[IF E41 = 4] DOAFILL1, how many times altogether were you
[ForcedOrPressuredFill2]:
•
•
•
•

[IF E22 OR E23 = 1] Give or receive oral sex or a handjob,
[IF E26 OR E27 = 1] Give or receive oral sex or a blowjob,
[IF E28 OR E29 = 1] Have vaginal sex, or
[IF E32 OR E33 = 1] Have anal sex?

NUMBER OF TIMES: _______________ [RANGE: 11 – 300]
DK/REF
PROGRAMMER: DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF BEHAVIORS ENDORSED, PLEASE
INCORPORATE THIS PUNCTUATION:
• 1 ITEM – END WITH ?
• 2 ITEMS – 1ST ITEM END WITH or; 2ND ITEM END WITH ?
• 3 ITEMS – 1ST ITEM END WITH , ; 2ND ITEM END WITH , or; 3RD ITEM END WITH ?
• 4 ITEMS – 1ST ITEM END WITH , ; 2ND ITEM END WITH , ; 3RD ITEM END WITH , or;
4TH ITEM END WITH ?
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E38

[IF E16 = 1 OR E17 = 1] DOAFILL1, how many times altogether were you
[ForcedOrPressuredFill2 let another inmate touch your butt, thighs, or penis in a sexual
way?
1
1 time
2
2 times
3
3 – 10 times
4
11 times or more
DK/REF

E38a

[IF E38 = 3] DOAFILL1, how many times altogether were you
[ForcedOrPressuredFill2] let another inmate touch your butt, thighs, or penis in a sexual
way?
1
3 times
2
4 times
3
5 times
4
6 times
5
7 times
6
8 times
7
9 times
8
10 times
DK/REF

E38b

[IF E38 = 4] DOAFILL1, how many times altogether were you
[ForcedOrPressuredFill2] let another inmate touch your butt, thighs, or penis in a sexual
way?
NUMBER OF TIMES: _______________ [RANGE: 11 – 300]
DK/REF

E39

[IF E18 = 1 OR E19 = 1] DOAFILL1, how many times altogether were you
[ForcedOrPressuredFill2] let another inmate touch your butt, thighs, breasts, or vagina in
a sexual way?
1
1 time
2
2 times
3
3 – 10 times
4
11 times or more
DK/REF

E39a

[IF E39 = 3] DOAFILL1, how many times altogether were you
[ForcedOrPressuredFill2] let another inmate touch your butt, thighs, breasts, or vagina in
a sexual way?
1
3 times
2
4 times
3
5 times
4
6 times
5
7 times
6
8 times
7
9 times
8
10 times
DK/REF
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E39b

[IF E39 = 4] DOAFILL1, how many times altogether were you
[ForcedOrPressuredFill2] let another inmate touch your butt, thighs, breasts, or vagina in
a sexual way?
NUMBER OF TIMES: _______________ [RANGE: 11 – 300]
DK/REF

E42

[IF E20 = 1 OR E21 = 1] DOAFILL1, how many times altogether were you
[ForcedOrPressuredFill2] let another inmate touch your butt, thighs, breasts, penis, or
vagina in a sexual way?
1
1 time
2
2 times
3
3 – 10 times
4
11 times or more
DK/REF

E42a

[IF E42 = 3] DOAFILL1, how many times altogether were you
[ForcedOrPressuredFill2] let another inmate touch your butt, thighs, breasts, penis, or
vagina in a sexual way?
1
3 times
2
4 times
3
5 times
4
6 times
5
7 times
6
8 times
7
9 times
8
10 times
DK/REF

E42b

[IF E42 = 4] DOAFILL1, how many times altogether were you
[ForcedOrPressuredFill2] let another inmate touch your butt, thighs, breasts, penis, or
vagina in a sexual way?
NUMBER OF TIMES: _______________ [RANGE: 11 – 300]
DK/REF

E40

[IF E36 > 1 OR E37 > 1 OR E41 > 1] How soon after you arrived at this facility were you
[ForcedOrPressuredFill2] have sex or sexual contact with another inmate for the first time?
[IF E36 = 1 OR E37 = 1 OR E41 = 1] How soon after you arrived at this facility were you
[ForcedOrPressuredFill2] have sex or sexual contact with another inmate?
1
Within the first 24 hours after you arrived here
2
More than 24 hours but within your first 3 days here
3
More than 3 days but within your first 30 days here
4
More than 30 days but within your first 6 months here
5
More than 6 months but within your first 12 months here
6
More than 12 months after you arrived here
DK/REF

LCM1 DOAFILL1, did another inmate use physical force, pressure you, or make you feel that you had to
have any type of sex or sexual contact?
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1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF
LCM2a How long has it been since another inmate in this facility used physical force, pressured you, or
made you feel that you had to have any type of sex or sexual contact?
1
Within the past 7 days
2
More than 7 days ago but within the past 30 days
3
More than 30 days ago but within the past 12 months
4
More than 12 months ago
5
This has not happened to me at this facility
DK/REF
Males
E162 [IF E2 = 2 AND E6 = 2 AND
E8 = 2 AND E12 = 2 AND
E14 = 2 AND (LCM1 = 1 OR
LCM2a = 1 OR 2 OR 3)]
DOAFILL1, did another
inmate use physical force to
touch your butt, thighs, or
penis in a sexual way?

Females

1 Yes
2 No
DK/REF
E172 [IF E2 = 2 AND E6 = 2 AND
E8 = 2 AND E12 = 2 AND
E14 = 2 AND (LCM1 = 1 OR
LCM2a = 1 OR 2 OR 3)]
DOAFILL1, did another
inmate, without using
physical force, pressure you
or make you feel that you had
to let them touch your butt,
thighs, or penis in a sexual
way?
1 Yes
2 No
DK/REF
E182

[IF E2 = 2 AND E8 = 2
AND E10 = 2 AND
E12 = 2 AND E14 = 2
AND (LCM1 = 1 OR
LCM2a = 1 OR 2 OR
3)] DOAFILL1, did
another inmate use
physical force to touch
your butt, thighs,
breasts, or vagina in a
sexual way?
1

Yes

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2
No
DK/REF
E192

[IF E2 = 2 AND E8 = 2
AND E10 = 2 AND
E12 = 2 AND E14 = 2
AND (LCM1 = 1 OR
LCM2a = 1 OR 2 OR
3)] DOAFILL1, did
another inmate, without
using physical force,
pressure you or make
you feel that you had to
let them touch your
butt, thighs, breasts, or
vagina in a sexual way?
1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF
E202

[IF E2 = 2 AND E6 =
2 AND E8 = 2 AND
E10 = 2 AND E12 = 2
AND E14 = 2 AND
(LCM1 = 1 OR
LCM2a = 1 OR 2 OR
3)] DOAFILL1, did
another inmate use
physical force to touch
your butt, thighs,
breasts, penis, or
vagina in a sexual
way?
1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF

E212

[IF E2 = 2 AND E6 =
2 AND E8 = 2 AND
E10 = 2 AND E12 = 2
AND E14 = 2 AND
(LCM1 = 1 OR
LCM2a = 1 OR 2 OR
3)] DOAFILL1, did
another inmate,
without using physical
force, pressure you or
make you feel that you
had to let them touch
your butt, thighs,
breasts, penis, or
vagina in a sexual
way?
1

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Yes

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2
No
DK/REF
E222 [IF E2 = 2 AND E6 = 2
AND E8 = 2 AND E10
= 2 AND E12 = 2 AND
E14 = 2 AND (LCM1 =
1 OR LCM2a = 1 OR 2
OR 3)] DOAFILL1,
did another inmate use
physical force to make
you give or receive a
handjob?

E222 [IF E2 = 2 AND E6 = 2
AND E8 = 2 AND AND
E12 = 2 AND E14 = 2 AND
(LCM1 = 1 OR LCM2a = 1
OR 2 OR 3)] DOAFILL1,
did another inmate use
physical force to make you
give or receive a handjob?
1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF

1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF

E232 [IF E2 = 2 AND E6 = 2
AND E8 = 2 AND AND
E12 = 2 AND E14 = 2 AND
(LCM1 = 1 OR LCM2a = 1
OR 2 OR 3)] DOAFILL1,
did another inmate, without
using physical force,
pressure you or make you
feel that you had to give or
receive a handjob?

E232 [IF E2 = 2 AND E6 = 2
AND E8 = 2 AND E10
= 2 AND E12 = 2 AND
E14 = 2 AND (LCM1 =
1 OR LCM2a = 1 OR 2
OR 3)] DOAFILL1,
did another inmate,
without using physical
force, pressure you or
make you feel that you
had to give or receive a
handjob?

1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF

1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF
E242

[IF E2 = 2 AND E8 =
2 AND E10 = 2 AND
E12 = 2 AND E14 = 2
AND (LCM1 = 1 OR
LCM2a = 1 OR 2 OR
3)] DOAFILL1, did
another inmate use
physical force to make
you give or receive
oral sex?
1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF

E252

[IF E2 = 2 AND E8 =
2 AND E10 = 2 AND
E12 = 2 AND E14 = 2
AND (LCM1 = 1 OR
LCM2a = 1 OR 2 OR
3)] DOAFILL1, did
another inmate,
without using physical

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force, pressure you or
make you feel that you
had to give or receive
oral sex?
1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF
E262

[IF E2 = 2 AND E6 = 2
AND E8 = 2 AND E12 = 2
AND E14 = 2 AND
(LCM1 = 1 OR LCM2a = 1
OR 2 OR 3)] DOAFILL1,
did another inmate use
physical force to make you
give or receive oral sex or
a blowjob?

E262

1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF
E272

[IF E2 = 2 AND E6 =
2 AND E8 = 2 AND
E10 = 2 AND E12 = 2
AND E14 = 2 AND
(LCM1 = 1 OR
LCM2a = 1 OR 2 OR
3)] DOAFILL1, did
another inmate use
physical force to make
you give or receive
oral sex or a blowjob?
1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF

[IF E2 = 2 AND E6 = 2
AND E8 = 2 AND E12 = 2
AND E14 = 2 AND
(LCM1 = 1 OR LCM2a = 1
OR 2 OR 3)] DOAFILL1,
did another inmate, without
using physical force,
pressure you or make you
feel that you had to give or
receive oral sex or a
blowjob?

E272

1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF

[IF E2 = 2 AND E6 =
2 AND E8 = 2 AND
E10 = 2 AND E12 = 2
AND E14 = 2 AND
(LCM1 = 1 OR
LCM2a = 1 OR 2 OR
3)] DOAFILL1, did
another inmate,
without using physical
force, pressure you or
make you feel that you
had to give or receive
oral sex or a blowjob?
1
2

E282

[IF E2 = 2 AND E8 = 2
AND E10 = 2 AND
E12 = 2 AND E14 = 2
AND (LCM1 = 1 OR
LCM2a = 1 OR 2 OR
3)] DOAFILL1, did
another inmate use
physical force to make
you have vaginal sex?

E282

1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF
E292

[IF E2 = 2 AND E8 = 2

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Yes
No
DK/REF
[IF E2 = 2 AND E6 =
2 AND E8 = 2 AND
E10 = 2 AND E12 = 2
AND E14 = 2 AND
(LCM1 = 1 OR
LCM2a = 1 OR 2 OR
3)] DOAFILL1, did
another inmate use
physical force to make
you have vaginal sex?
1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF

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AND E10 = 2 AND
E12 = 2 AND E14 = 2
AND (LCM1 = 1 OR
LCM2a = 1 OR 2 OR
3)] DOAFILL1, did
another inmate, without
using physical force,
pressure you or make
you feel that you had to
have vaginal sex?

E292

1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF

[IF E2 = 2 AND E6 =
2 AND E8 = 2 AND
E10 = 2 AND E12 = 2
AND E14 = 2 AND
(LCM1 = 1 OR
LCM2a = 1 OR 2 OR
3)] DOAFILL1, did
another inmate,
without using physical
force, pressure you or
make you feel that you
had to have vaginal
sex?
1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF

E322 [IF E2 = 2 AND E6 = 2
AND E8 = 2 AND E12 = 2
AND E14 = 2 AND (LCM1
= 1 OR LCM2a = 1 OR 2
OR 3)] DOAFILL1, did
another inmate use physical
force to make you have anal
sex?

E322

1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF

[IF E2 = 2 AND E8 = 2
AND E10 = 2 AND
E12 = 2 AND E14 = 2
AND (LCM1 = 1 OR
LCM2a = 1 OR 2 OR
3)] DOAFILL1, did
another inmate use
physical force to make
you have anal sex?

E322

1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF

E332 [IF E2 = 2 AND E6 = 2
AND E8 = 2 AND E12 = 2
AND E14 = 2 AND (LCM1
= 1 OR LCM2a = 1 OR 2
OR 3)] DOAFILL1, did
another inmate, without
using physical force,
pressure you or make you
feel that you had to have
anal sex?

E332

1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF

[IF E2 = 2 AND E8 = 2
AND E10 = 2 AND
E12 = 2 AND E14 = 2
AND (LCM1 = 1 OR
LCM2a = 1 OR 2 OR
3)] DOAFILL1, did
another inmate, without
using physical force,
pressure you or make
you feel that you had to
have anal sex?

1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF
E332

1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF

E342 [IF E2 = 2 AND E6 = 2
AND E8 = 2 AND E12 = 2
AND E14 = 2 AND (LCM1
= 1 OR LCM2a = 1 OR 2
OR 3)] DOAFILL1, did
another inmate use physical
force to make you have any

E342

[IF E2 = 2 AND E8 = 2
AND E10 = 2 AND
E12 = 2 AND E14 = 2
AND (LCM1 = 1 OR
LCM2a = 1 OR 2 OR
3)] DOAFILL1, did
another inmate use

[IF E2 = 2 AND E6 =
2 AND E8 = 2 AND
E10 = 2 AND E12 = 2
AND E14 = 2 AND
(LCM1 = 1 OR
LCM2a = 1 OR 2 OR
3)] DOAFILL1, did
another inmate use
physical force to make
you have anal sex?

[IF E2 = 2 AND E6 =
2 AND E8 = 2 AND
E10 = 2 AND E12 = 2
AND E14 = 2 AND
(LCM1 = 1 OR
LCM2a = 1 OR 2 OR
3)] DOAFILL1, did
another inmate,
without using physical
force, pressure you or
make you feel that you
had to have anal sex?
1
2

E342

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Yes
No
DK/REF
[IF E2 = 2 AND E6 =
2 AND E8 = 2 AND
E10 = 2 AND E12 = 2
AND E14 = 2 AND
(LCM1 = 1 OR
LCM2a = 1 OR 2 OR
3)] DOAFILL1, did

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type of sex or sexual contact
other than sexual touching,
handjobs, oral sex or
blowjobs, or anal sex?

physical force to make
you have any type of
sex or sexual contact
other than sexual
touching, oral sex,
vaginal sex, or anal sex?

1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF
E352 [IF E2 = 2 AND E6 = 2
AND E8 = 2 AND E12 = 2
AND E14 = 2 AND (LCM1
= 1 OR LCM2a = 1 OR 2
OR 3)] DOAFILL1, did
another inmate, without
using physical force,
pressure you or make you
feel that you had to have any
type of sex or sexual contact
other than sexual touching,
handjobs, oral sex or
blowjobs, or anal sex?
1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF

another inmate use
physical force to make
you have any type of
sex or sexual contact
other than sexual
touching, handjobs,
oral sex or blowjobs,
vaginal sex, or anal
sex?

1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF
E352

[IF E2 = 2 AND E8 = 2
AND E10 = 2 AND
E12 = 2 AND E14 = 2
AND (LCM1 = 1 OR
LCM2a = 1 OR 2 OR
3)] DOAFILL1, did
another inmate, without
using physical force,
pressure you or make
you feel that you had to
have any type of sex or
sexual contact other
than sexual touching,
oral sex, vaginal sex, or
anal sex?

1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF
E352

1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF

[IF E2 = 2 AND E6 =
2 AND E8 = 2 AND
E10 = 2 AND E12 = 2
AND E14 = 2 AND
(LCM1 = 1 OR
LCM2a = 1 OR 2 OR
3)] DOAFILL1, did
another inmate,
without using physical
force, pressure you or
make you feel that you
had to have any type of
sex or sexual contact
other than sexual
touching, handjobs,
oral sex or blowjobs,
vaginal sex, or anal
sex?
1
2

Yes
No
DK/REF

UPDATE forced:
If at least one of (E162, E182, E202, E222, E242, E262, E282, E322, E342) is YES,
then forced = YES
else forced = NO
UPDATE pressured:
If at least one of (E172, E192, E212, E232, E252, E272, E292, E332, E352) is YES,
then pressured = YES
else pressured = NO
UPDATE ForcedOrPressuredFill2:
If forced = YES AND pressured = NO
then forcedOrPressuredFill2 = “physically forced to”
Else if forced = NO AND pressured = YES
then forcedOrPressuredFill2 = “pressured or made to feel that you had to”
Else if forced = YES AND pressured = YES
then forcedOrPressuredFill2 = “physically forced, pressured, or made to feel that you had to”
Else
forcedOrPressuredFill2 = “????”
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[Note that if forced and pressured are both NO, the fill won’t be used so it doesn’t matter what it is.]

E353

[IF GENDER = 1 AND (E222 = 1 OR E232 = 1 OR E262 = 1 OR E272 = 1 OR E322 = 1 OR
E332 = 1)] DOAFILL1, how many times altogether were you [ForcedOrPressuredFill2]:
•
•
•

[IF E222 OR E232 = 1] Give or receive a handjob,
[IF E262 OR E272 = 1] Give or receive oral sex or a blowjob, or
[IF E322 OR E332 = 1] Have anal sex?

1
1 time
2
2 times
3
3 – 10 times
4
11 times or more
DK/REF
PROGRAMMER: DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF BEHAVIORS ENDORSED, PLEASE
INCORPORATE THIS PUNCTUATION:
• 1 ITEM – END WITH ?
• 2 ITEMS – 1ST ITEM END WITH or; 2ND ITEM END WITH ?
• 3 ITEMS – 1ST ITEM END WITH , ; 2ND ITEM END WITH , or; 3RD ITEM END WITH ?
E354

[IF E353 = 3] DOAFILL1, how many times altogether were you [ForcedOrPressuredFill2]:
•
•
•

[IF E222 OR E232 = 1] Give or receive a handjob,
[IF E262 OR E272 = 1] Give or receive oral sex or a blowjob, or
[IF E322 OR E332 = 1] Have anal sex?

1
3 times
2
4 times
3
5 times
4
6 times
5
7 times
6
8 times
7
9 times
8
10 times
DK/REF
PROGRAMMER: DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF BEHAVIORS ENDORSED, PLEASE
INCORPORATE THIS PUNCTUATION:
• 1 ITEM – END WITH ?
• 2 ITEMS – 1ST ITEM END WITH or; 2ND ITEM END WITH ?
• 3 ITEMS – 1ST ITEM END WITH , ; 2ND ITEM END WITH , or; 3RD ITEM END WITH ?
E355

[IF E353 = 4] DOAFILL1, how many times altogether were you [ForcedOrPressuredFill2]:
•
•
•

[IF E222 OR E232 = 1] Give or receive a handjob,
[IF E262 OR E272 = 1] Give or receive oral sex or a blowjob, or
[IF E322 OR E332 = 1] Have anal sex?

NUMBER OF TIMES: _______________ [RANGE: 11 – 300]
DK/REF
PROGRAMMER: DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF BEHAVIORS ENDORSED, PLEASE
INCORPORATE THIS PUNCTUATION:
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•
•
•
E356

1 ITEM – END WITH ?
2 ITEMS – 1ST ITEM END WITH or; 2ND ITEM END WITH ?
3 ITEMS – 1ST ITEM END WITH , ; 2ND ITEM END WITH , or; 3RD ITEM END WITH ?

[IF GENDER = 2 AND (E242 = 1 OR E252 = 1 OR E282 = 1 OR E292 = 1 OR E322 = 1 OR
E332 = 1)] DOAFILL1, how many times altogether were you [ForcedOrPressuredFill2]:
•
•
•

[IF E242 OR E252 = 1] Give or receive oral sex,
[IF E282 OR E292 = 1] Have vaginal sex, or
[IF E322 OR E332 = 1] Have anal sex?

1
1 time
2
2 times
3
3 – 10 times
4
11 times or more
DK/REF
PROGRAMMER: DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF BEHAVIORS ENDORSED, PLEASE
INCORPORATE THIS PUNCTUATION:
• 1 ITEM – END WITH ?
• 2 ITEMS – 1ST ITEM END WITH or; 2ND ITEM END WITH ?
• 3 ITEMS – 1ST ITEM END WITH , ; 2ND ITEM END WITH , or; 3RD ITEM END WITH ?
E357

[IF E356 = 3] DOAFILL1, how many times altogether were you [ForcedOrPressuredFill2]:
•
•
•

[IF E242 OR E252 = 1] Give or receive oral sex,
[IF E282 OR E292 = 1] Have vaginal sex, or
[IF E322 OR E332 = 1] Have anal sex?

1
3 times
2
4 times
3
5 times
4
6 times
5
7 times
6
8 times
7
9 times
8
10 times
DK/REF
PROGRAMMER: DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF BEHAVIORS ENDORSED, PLEASE
INCORPORATE THIS PUNCTUATION:
• 1 ITEM – END WITH ?
• 2 ITEMS – 1ST ITEM END WITH or; 2ND ITEM END WITH ?
• 3 ITEMS – 1ST ITEM END WITH , ; 2ND ITEM END WITH , or; 3RD ITEM END WITH ?
E358

[IF E356 = 4] DOAFILL1, how many times altogether were you [ForcedOrPressuredFill2]:
•
•
•

[IF E242 OR E252 = 1] Give or receive oral sex,
[IF E282 OR E292 = 1] Have vaginal sex, or
[IF E322 OR E332 = 1] Have anal sex?

NUMBER OF TIMES: _______________ [RANGE: 11 – 300]
DK/REF

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PROGRAMMER: DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF BEHAVIORS ENDORSED, PLEASE
INCORPORATE THIS PUNCTUATION:
• 1 ITEM – END WITH ?
• 2 ITEMS – 1ST ITEM END WITH or; 2ND ITEM END WITH ?
• 3 ITEMS – 1ST ITEM END WITH , ; 2ND ITEM END WITH , or; 3RD ITEM END WITH ?
E366

[IF GENDER = 3 AND (E222 = 1 OR E232 = 1 OR E262 = 1 OR E272 = 1 OR E282 = 1 OR
E292 = 1 OR E322 = 1 OR E332 = 1)] DOAFILL1, how many times altogether were you
[ForcedOrPressuredFill2]:
•
•
•
•

[IF E222 OR E232 = 1] Give or receive a handjob,
[IF E262 OR E272 = 1] Give or receive oral sex or a blowjob,
[IF E282 OR E292 = 1] Have vaginal sex, or
[IF E322 OR E332 = 1] Have anal sex?

1
1 time
2
2 times
3
3 – 10 times
4
11 times or more
DK/REF
PROGRAMMER: DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF BEHAVIORS ENDORSED, PLEASE
INCORPORATE THIS PUNCTUATION:
• 1 ITEM – END WITH ?
• 2 ITEMS – 1ST ITEM END WITH or; 2ND ITEM END WITH ?
• 3 ITEMS – 1ST ITEM END WITH , ; 2ND ITEM END WITH , or; 3RD ITEM END WITH ?
• 4 ITEMS – 1ST ITEM END WITH , ; 2ND ITEM END WITH , ; 3RD ITEM END WITH , or;
4TH ITEM END WITH ?
E367

[IF E366 = 3] DOAFILL1, how many times altogether were you [ForcedOrPressuredFill2]:
•
•
•
•

[IF E222 OR E232 = 1] Give or receive a handjob,
[IF E262 OR E272 = 1] Give or receive oral sex or a blowjob,
[IF E282 OR E292 = 1] Have vaginal sex, or
[IF E322 OR E332 = 1] Have anal sex?

1
3 times
2
4 times
3
5 times
4
6 times
5
7 times
6
8 times
7
9 times
8
10 times
DK/REF
PROGRAMMER: DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF BEHAVIORS ENDORSED, PLEASE
INCORPORATE THIS PUNCTUATION:
• 1 ITEM – END WITH ?
• 2 ITEMS – 1ST ITEM END WITH or; 2ND ITEM END WITH ?
• 3 ITEMS – 1ST ITEM END WITH , ; 2ND ITEM END WITH , or; 3RD ITEM END WITH ?
• 4 ITEMS – 1ST ITEM END WITH , ; 2ND ITEM END WITH , ; 3RD ITEM END WITH , or;
4TH ITEM END WITH ?

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E368

[IF E366 = 4] DOAFILL1, how many times altogether were you [ForcedOrPressuredFill2]:
•
•
•
•

[IF E222 OR E232 = 1] Give or receive a handjob,
[IF E262 OR E272 = 1] Give or receive oral sex or a blowjob,
[IF E282 OR E292 = 1] Have vaginal sex, or
[IF E322 OR E332 = 1] Have anal sex?

NUMBER OF TIMES: _______________ [RANGE: 11 – 300]
DK/REF
PROGRAMMER: DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF BEHAVIORS ENDORSED, PLEASE
INCORPORATE THIS PUNCTUATION:
• 1 ITEM – END WITH ?
• 2 ITEMS – 1ST ITEM END WITH or; 2ND ITEM END WITH ?
• 3 ITEMS – 1ST ITEM END WITH , ; 2ND ITEM END WITH , or; 3RD ITEM END WITH ?
• 4 ITEMS – 1ST ITEMS END WITH ,; 2ND ITEM END WITH ,; 3RD ITEM END WITH , or;
4TH ITEM END WITH ?
E359

[IF E162 = 1 OR E172 = 1] DOAFILL1, how many times altogether were you
[ForcedOrPressuredFill2] let another inmate touch your butt, thighs, or penis in a sexual way?
1
1 time
2
2 times
3
3 – 10 times
4
11 times or more
DK/REF

E360

[IF E359 = 3] DOAFILL1, how many times altogether were you [ForcedOrPressuredFill2] let
another inmate touch your butt, thighs, or penis in a sexual way?
1
3 times
2
4 times
3
5 times
4
6 times
5
7 times
6
8 times
7
9 times
8
10 times
DK/REF

E361

[IF E359 = 4] DOAFILL1, how many times altogether were you [ForcedOrPressuredFill2] let
another inmate touch your butt, thighs, or penis in a sexual way?
NUMBER OF TIMES: _______________ [RANGE: 11 – 300]
DK/REF

E362

[IF E182 = 1 OR E192 = 1] DOAFILL1, how many times altogether were you
[ForcedOrPressuredFill2] let another inmate touch your butt, thighs, breasts, or vagina in a sexual
way?
1
1 time
2
2 times
3
3 – 10 times
4
11 times or more
DK/REF
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E363

[IF E362 = 3] DOAFILL1, how many times altogether were you [ForcedOrPressuredFill2] let
another inmate touch your butt, thighs, breasts, or vagina in a sexual way?
1
3 times
2
4 times
3
5 times
4
6 times
5
7 times
6
8 times
7
9 times
8
10 times
DK/REF

E364

[IF E362 = 4] DOAFILL1, how many times altogether were you [ForcedOrPressuredFill2] let
another inmate touch your butt, thighs, breasts, or vagina in a sexual way?
NUMBER OF TIMES: _______________ [RANGE: 11 – 300]
DK/REF

E369

[IF E202 = 1 OR E212 = 1] DOAFILL1, how many times altogether were you
[ForcedOrPressuredFill2] let another inmate touch your butt, thighs, breasts, penis, or vagina in a
sexual way?
1
1 time
2
2 times
3
3 – 10 times
4
11 times or more
DK/REF

E370

[IF E369 = 3] DOAFILL1, how many times altogether were you [ForcedOrPressuredFill2] let
another inmate touch your butt, thighs, breasts, penis, or vagina in a sexual way?
1
3 times
2
4 times
3
5 times
4
6 times
5
7 times
6
8 times
7
9 times
8
10 times
DK/REF

E371

[IF E369 = 4] DOAFILL1, how many times altogether were you [ForcedOrPressuredFill2] let
another inmate touch your butt, thighs, breasts, penis, or vagina in a sexual way?
NUMBER OF TIMES: _______________ [RANGE: 11 – 300]
DK/REF

E365

[IF E353 > 1 OR E356 > 1 OR E366 > 1] How soon after you arrived at this facility were you
[ForcedOrPressuredFill2] have sex or sexual contact with another inmate for the first time?
[IF E353 = 1 OR E356 = 1 OR E366 = 1] How soon after you arrived at this facility were you
[ForcedOrPressuredFill2] have sex or sexual contact with another inmate?
1

Within the first 24 hours after you arrived here
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2
More than 24 hours but within your first 3 days here
3
More than 3 days but within your first 30 days here
4
More than 30 days but within your first 6 months here
5
More than 6 months but within your first 12 months here
6
More than 12 months after you arrived here
DK/REF

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DESCRIPTION OF NON-CONSENUAL SEXUAL ACTS (NCSAs)
DEFINE NCSA:
IF E16 = 1 OR E17 = 1 OR E18 = 1 OR E19 = 1 OR E20 = 1 OR E21 = 1 OR E22 = 1
OR E23 = 1 OR E24 = 1 OR E25 = 1 OR E26 = 1 OR E27 = 1 OR E28 = 1 OR E29 = 1
OR E32 = 1 OR E33 = 1 OR E34 = 1 OR E35 = 1 OR E162 = 1 OR E172 = 1 OR E182 =
1 OR E192 = 1 OR E202 = 1 OR E212 = 1 OR E222 = 1 OR E232 = 1 OR E242 = 1 OR
E252 = 1 OR E262 = 1 OR E272 = 1 OR E282 = 1 OR E292 = 1 OR E322 = 1 OR E332
= 1 OR E342 = 1 OR E352 = 1 THEN NCSA = 1
ELSE NCSA = 2
UPDATE forced:
If at least one of (E16, E18, E20, E22, E24, E26, E28, E32, E34, E162, E182, E202, E222, E242,
E262, E282, E322, E342) is YES,
then forced = YES
else forced = NO
UPDATE pressured:
If at least one of (E17, E19, E21, E23, E25, E27, E29, E33, E35, E172, E192, E212, E232, E252,
E272, E292, E332, E352) is YES,
then pressured = YES
else pressured = NO
UPDATE ForcedOrPressuredFill2:
If forced = YES AND pressured = NO
then forcedOrPressuredFill2 = “physically forced”
Else if forced = NO AND pressured = YES
then forcedOrPressuredFill2 = “pressured or made to feel that you had”
Else if forced = YES AND pressured = YES
then forcedOrPressuredFill2 = “physically forced, pressured, or made to feel that you had”
Else
forcedOrPressuredFill2 = “????”
[Note that if forced and pressured are both NO, the fill won’t be used so it doesn’t matter what it is.]
DEFINE #NCSA1
IF E36 + E37 + E38 + E39 + E41 + E42 + E353 + E356 + E359 + E362 +E366 + E369 = 1 THEN
#NCSA1 = did it
IF E36 + E37 + E38 + E39 + E41 + E42 + E353 + E356 + E359 + E362 + E366 + E369 > 1 THEN
#NCSA1 = did it ever
IF ALL (E36, E37, E38, E39, E41, E42, E353, E356, E359, E362, E366, E369) = DK OR REF THEN
#NCSA1 = did it ever
DEFINE #NCSA2
IF E36 + E37 + E38 +E39 + E41 + E42 + E353 + E356 + E359 + E362 + E366 + E369 = 1 THEN
#NCSA2 = were you
IF E36 + E37 + E38 +E39 + E41 + E42 + E353 + E356 + E359 + E362 +E366 +E369 > 1 THEN
#NCSA2= were you ever
IF ALL (E36, E37, E38, E39, E41, E42, E353, E356, E359, E362, E366, E369) = DK OR REF THEN
#NCSA2 = were you ever
DEFINE #NCSA3
IF E36 + E37 + E38 + E39 + E41 + E42 + E353 + E356 + E359 + E362 + E366 + E369 = 1 THEN
#NCSA3 = was it
IF E36 + E37 + E38 + E39 + E41 + E42 + E353 + E356 + E359 + E362 + E366 + E369 > 1 THEN
#NCSA3 = was it ever
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IF ALL (E36, E37, E38, E39, E41, E42, E353, E356, E359, E362, E366. E369) = DK OR REF THEN
#NCSA3 = was it ever
DEFINE #NCSA4
IF E36 + E37 + E38 + E39 + E41 + E42 + E353 + E356 + E359 + E362 + E366 + E369 = 1 THEN
#NCSA4 = did you
IF E36 + E37 + E38 + E39 + E41 + E42 + E353 + E356 + E359 + E362 + E366 + E369 > 1 THEN
#NCSA4 = did you ever
IF ALL (E36, E37, E38, E39, E41, E42, E353, E356, E359, E362, E366, E369) = DK OR REF THEN
#NCSA4 = did you ever
DEFINE #NCSA5
IF E36 + E37 + E38 + E39 + E41 + E42 + E353 + E356 + E359 + E362 + E366 + E369 = 1 THEN
#NCSA5 = why didn’t you
IF E36 + E37 + E38 + E39 + E41 + E42 + E353 + E356 + E359 + E362 + E366 + E369 > 1 THEN
#NCSA5 = why didn’t you ever
IF ALL (E36, E37, E38, E39, E41, E42, E353, E356, E359, E362, E366, E369) = DK OR REF THEN
#NCSA5 = why didn’t you ever
F1

[IF NCSA = 1] DOAFILL1, when you were [ForcedOrPressuredFill2] have sex or sexual contact
with another inmate, [#NCSA1 FILL] involve more than one inmate?
1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF

F6

[IF NCSA = 1] DOAFILL1, when you were [ForcedOrPressuredFill2] have sex or
sexual contact with another inmate, [#NSCA2 FILL] …

F6a. Persuaded or talked into it?
F6b. Given a bribe?
F6c. Blackmailed?
F6d. Given drugs or alcohol to get you drunk or high?
F6e. Offered protection from other inmates?
F6f. Trying to pay off or settle a debt that you owed?
F6g. Threatened with harm?
F6h. Physically held down or restrained?
F6i. Physically harmed or injured?
F6j. Threatened with a weapon?
DK/REF
F8

Yes
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1

[IF NCSA = 1] DOAFILL1, when you were [ForcedOrPressuredFill2] have sex or
sexual contact with another inmate, [#NCSA3] initiated by a gang?
1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF

F9

[IF NCSA = 1] DOAFILL1, when you were [ForcedOrPressuredFill2] have sex or
sexual contact with another inmate, [#NCSA2] injured?
1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF
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2
2
2
2
2
2
2
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2

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F10

[IF F9 = 1] DOAFILL1, when you were [ForcedOrPressuredFill2] have sex or sexual
contact with another inmate, [#NCSA4] …

F10a. Receive knife or stab wounds?
F10b. Receive broken bones?
F10c. [IF GENDER = 1] Have anal tearing?
[IF GENDER = 2 OR 3] Have anal or vaginal tearing?
F10d. Have your teeth chipped or knocked out?
F10e Receive internal injuries?
F10f. Get knocked unconscious?
F10g. Receive bruises, a black eye, sprains, cuts, scratches, swelling,
welts, or burns?
DK/REF

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Yes
1
1
1

No
2
2
2

1
1
1
1

2
2
2
2

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STAFF SEXUAL MISCONDUCT
G1

These next questions are about the behavior of staff at this facility DOAFILL2. By staff we mean
the employees of this facility and anybody who works as a volunteer in this facility.
Touch the NEXT button to go to the next screen.

G4

DOAFILL1, have any facility staff pressured you or made you feel that you had to let them have
sex or sexual contact with you?
1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF

G5

DOAFILL1, have you been physically forced by any facility staff to have sex or sexual contact?
1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF

DEFINE SEXTYPE2
IF G4 =1 AND G5 = 1 THEN SEXTYPE2 = physically forced, pressured, or made to feel that you had to
IF G4 = 1 AND G5 NE 1 THEN SEXTYPE2 = pressured or made to feel that you had to
IF G4 NE 1 AND G5 = 1 THEN SEXTYPE2 = physically forced to
G6

[IF G4 =1 OR G5 = 1] DOAFILL1, how many times were you [SEXTYPE2 FILL] have sex or
sexual contact with any facility staff?
1
1 time
2
2 times
3
3 – 10 times
4
11 times or more
DK/REF

G6a.

[IF G6 = 3] DOAFILL1, how many times were you [SEXTYPE2 FILL] have sex or sexual
contact with any facility staff?
1
3 times
2
4 times
3
5 times
4
6 times
5
7 times
6
8 times
7
9 times
8
10 times
DK/REF

G6b.

[IF G6 = 4] DOAFILL1, how many times were you [SEXTYPE2 FILL] have sex or sexual
contact with any facility staff?
NUMBER OF TIMES: _______________ [RANGE: 11 – 300]
DK/REF

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G8

[IF (G4 = 1 OR G5 = 1) AND G6 > 1] How soon after you arrived at this facility were you
[SEXTYPE2] have sex or sexual contact with facility staff for the first time?
[IF (G4 = 1 OR G5 = 1) AND G6 = 1)] How soon after you arrived at this facility were you
[SEXTYPE2] have sex or sexual contact with facility staff?
1
Within the first 24 hours after you arrived here
2
More than 24 hours but within your first 3 days here
3
More than 3 days but within your first 30 days here
4
More than 30 days but within your first 6 months here
5
More than 6 months but within your first 12 months here
6
More than 12 months after you arrived here
DK/REF

G7

DOAFILL1, have any facility staff offered you favors or special privileges in exchange for sex or
sexual contact?
1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF

G2

DOAFILL1, have you willingly had sex or sexual contact with any facility staff?
1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF

G3

[IF G2 = 1] DOAFILL1, how many times have you willingly had sex or sexual contact with
facility staff?
1
1 time
2
2 times
3
3 – 10 times
4
11 times or more
DK/REF

G3a

[IF G3 = 3] DOAFILL1, how many times have you willingly had sex or sexual contact with any
facility staff?
1
3 times
2
4 times
3
5 times
4
6 times
5
7 times
6
8 times
7
9 times
8
10 times
DK/REF

G3b

[IF G3 = 4] DOAFILL1, how many times have you willingly had sex or sexual contact with any
facility staff?
NUMBER OF TIMES: _______________ [RANGE: 11 – 300]
DK/REF

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G9

[IF G4 = 1 OR G5 = 1] DOAFILL1, on any occasion when you were [SEXTYPE2 FILL] have
sex or sexual contact with facility staff, did you report it to other facility staff?
1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF

G10

[IF G2 = 1 OR G4 = 1 OR G5 = 1] These next questions are about any sex or sexual contact you
have had with facility staff DOAFILL2, whether you wanted to have it or not.
Touch the NEXT button to go to the next screen.

G11

[IF G2 = 1 OR G4 = 1 OR G5 = 1] DOAFILL1, which of the following types of sex or sexual
contact did you have with a facility staff person?

G11a. You touched a facility staff person’s body
or had your body touched in a sexual way?
G11b. You gave or received a handjob?
G11c. You gave or received oral sex or a
blowjob?
G11d. You had vaginal sex? Vaginal sex is when
one person inserts their penis, finger, or an object
into another person’s vagina.
G11e. You had anal sex? Anal sex is when one
person inserts their penis, finger, or an object into
another person’s butt.
DK/REF
G12

Yes
1

No
2

1
1

2
2

1

2

1

2

[IF G2 =1 OR G4 = 1 OR G5 = 1] DOAFILL1, when you had sex or sexual contact with facility
staff, did it ever involve more than one facility staff person?
1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF

G17

[IF G2 =1 OR G4 = 1 OR G5 = 1] DOAFILL1, when you had sex or sexual contact with facility
staff were any of the following methods used to get you to participate?

G17a. You were persuaded or talked into it?
G17b. You were given a bribe?
G17c. You were offered favors or special privileges?
G17d. You were blackmailed?
G17e. You were given drugs or alcohol to get you drunk or high?
G17f. You were offered protection from other inmates?
G17g. You were offered protection from another correctional officer?
G17h. You were trying to pay off or settle a debt that you owed?
G17i. You were threatened with harm?
G17j. You were physically held down or restrained?
G17k. You were physically harmed or injured?
G17l. You were threatened with a weapon?
DK/REF
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Yes
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1

No
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
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G28.

[IF G2 = 1 OR G4 = 1 OR G5 = 1] DOAFILL1, did you have sex or sexual contact with male
facility staff, female facility staff, or both male and female facility staff?
1
Male facility staff
2
Female facility staff
3
Both male and female facility staff
DK/REF

G29.

[IF G28 = 1 OR 2] DOAFILL1, did you have sex or sexual contact with any…

G29a. Correctional officers?
G29b. Other staff working in the facility?
G29c. Volunteers in the facility?
DK/REF
G31.

No
2
2
2

Yes
1
1
1
1
1
1

No
2
2
2
2
2
2

[IF G28 = 3] DOAFILL1, did you have sex or sexual contact with any…

G31a. Male correctional officers?
G31b. Female correctional officers?
G31c. Other male staff working in the facility?
G31d. Other female staff working in the facility?
G31e. Male volunteers in the facility?
G31f. Female volunteers in the facility?
DK/REF
G19

Yes
1
1
1

[IF G2 =1 OR G4 = 1 OR G5 = 1] DOAFILL1, when you had sex or sexual contact with facility
staff, were you ever injured?
1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF

G20

[IF G19 = 1] DOAFILL1, when you had sex or sexual contact with facility staff, did you ever …

G20a. Receive knife or stab wounds?
G20b. Receive broken bones?
G20c. [IF GENDER = 1] Have anal tearing?
[IF GENDER = 2 OR 3] Have anal or vaginal tearing?
G20d. Have your teeth chipped or knocked out?
G20e. Receive internal injuries?
G20f. Get knocked unconscious?
G20g. Receive bruises, a black eye, sprains, cuts, scratches, swelling,
welts, or burns?
DK/REF

Yes
1
1
1

No
2
2
2

1
1
1
1

2
2
2
2

DEFINE RANDOMIZATION_INCIDENT
IF NCSA = 1 AND [G2 OR G4 OR G5 =1]: RANDOMIZATION_INCIDENT = 1
ELSE, RANDOMIZATION_INCIDENT = 2
IF RANDOMIZATION_INCIDENT = 1, INITIATE RANDOMIZATION TO DETERMINE
WHETHER TO ADMINISTER MODULES DIR AND IIC OR MODULES DIRS AND SI
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Note to Programmer: Randomization is 50/50 – half of RANDOMIZATION_INCIDENT = 1 cases
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DETERMINATION OF SPECIFIC INCIDENT FOR INMATE INCIDENT REPORT
DEFINE NUMBER_OF_TIMES:
IF E36=1 OR E353=1 OR E37=1 OR E356=1 OR E41 = 1 OR E366 = 1, NUMBER_OF_TIMES = “1
time”
IF E36=2 OR E353=2 OR E37=2 OR E356=2 OR E41 = 2 OR E366 = 2, NUMBER_OF_TIMES= “2
times”
IF E36=3 OR E353=3 OR E37=3 OR E356 = 3 OR E41 = 3 OR E366 = 3, NUMBER_OF_TIMES= “3 to
10 times”
IF E36=4 OR E353=4 OR E37=4 OR E356=4 OR E41 = 4 OR E366 = 4, NUMBER_OF_TIMES= “11
times or more”
IF E36 = (DK OR REF) OR E353 = (DK OR REF) OR E37 = (DK OR REF) OR E356 = (DK OR REF)
OR E41 = (DK OR REF) OR E366 = (DK OR REF), NUMBER_OF_TIMES = NO FILL
ELSE NUMBER_OF_TIMES = MISSING
DEFINE NUMBER_OF_TIMES_TOUCH:
IF E38=1 OR E359=1 OR E39=1 OR E362=1 OR E42 = 1 OR E369 = 1, NUMBER_OF_TIMES_TOUCH
= “1 time”
IF E38=2 OR E359=2 OR E39=2 OR E362=2 OR E42 = 2 OR E369 = 2,
NUMBER_OF_TIMES_TOUCH=”2 times”
IF E38=3 OR E359=3 OR E39=3 OR E362=3 OR E42 = 3 OR E369 = 3, NUMBER_OF_TIMES_TOUCH
= “3 to 10 times”
IF E38=4 OR E359=4 OR E39=4 OR E362=4 OR E42 = 4 OR E369 = 4, NUMBER_OF_TIMES_TOUCH
= “11 times or more”
IF E38 = (DK OR REF) OR E359 = (DK OR REF) OR E39 = (DK OR REF) OR E362 = (DK OR REF)
OR E42 = (DK OR REF) OR E369 = (DK OR REF), NUMBER_OF_TIMES_TOUCH = NO FILL
ELSE NUMBER_OF_TIMES_TOUCH = MISSING
DIR1

[IF NUMBER_OF_TIMES=1 time AND NUMBER_OF_TIMES_TOUCH IS MISSING] Earlier
you reported that DOAFILL2 you were [ForcedOrPressuredFill2] have sex or sexual contact with
another inmate [NUMBER_OF_TIMES]. Please think about that experience as you answer the
next questions.
Touch the NEXT button to go to the next screen.

DIR2

[ IF NUMBER_OF_TIMES_TOUCH=1 time AND NUMBER_OF_TIMES IS MISSING]
[IF GENDER=1] Earlier you reported that DOAFILL2 you were [ForcedOrPressuredFill2] let
another inmate touch your butt, thighs, or penis in a sexual way
[NUMBER_OF_TIMES_TOUCH]. Please think about that experience as you answer the next
questions.
Touch the NEXT button to go to the next screen.
[IF GENDER=2] Earlier you reported that DOAFILL2 you were [ForcedOrPressuredFill2] let
another inmate touch your butt, thighs, breasts, or vagina in a sexual way
[NUMBER_OF_TIMES_TOUCH]. Please think about that experience as you answer the next
questions.
Touch the NEXT button to go to the next screen.
[IF GENDER=3] Earlier you reported that DOAFILL2 you were [ForcedOrPressuredFill2] let
another inmate touch your butt, thighs, breasts, penis, or vagina in a sexual way
[NUMBER_OF_TIMES_TOUCH]. Please think about that experience as you answer the next
questions.
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Touch the NEXT button to go to the next screen.

DIR3

[IF NUMBER_OF_TIMES >= 2 times AND NUMBER_OF_TIMES_TOUCH IS MISSING]
Earlier you reported that DOAFILL2 you were [ForcedOrPressuredFill2] have sex or sexual
contact with another inmate [NUMBER_OF_TIMES].
[IF only one of ((E22=1 OR E23=1), (E24=1 OR E25=1), (E26=1 OR E27=1), (E28=1 OR
E29=1), (E32=1 OR E33=1), (E222=1 OR E232=1), (E242=1 OR E252=1), (E262=1 OR
E272=1), (E282=1 OR E292=1), (E322=1 OR E332=1)) is true] As you answer the next
questions, please think about the most recent time you were [ForcedOrPressuredFill2] have sex or
sexual contact with another inmate.
Touch the NEXT button to go to the next screen.

[IF at least two of ((E22=1 OR E23=1), (E24=1 OR E25=1), (E26=1 OR E27=1), (E28=1 OR
E29=1), (E32=1 PR E33=1), (E222=1 OR E232=1), (E242=1 OR E252=1), (E262=1 OR
E272=1), (E282=1 OR E292=1), (E322=1 OR E332=1_) are true] Think about the most recent
time this happened to you. What were you [ForcedOrPressuredFill2] do?

DIR3a. [IF E22=1 OR E23=1 OR E222=1 OR E232=1] Give or
receive a hand job?
DIR3b. [IF E26=1 OR E27=1 OR E262=1 OR E272=1] Give or
receive oral sex or a blowjob?
DIR3c. [IF E24=1 OR E25=1 OR E242=1 OR E252=1] Give or
receive oral sex?
DIR3d. [IF E28=1 OR E29=1 OR E282=1 OR E292=1] Have
vaginal sex?
DIR3e. [IF E32=1 OR E33=1 OR E322=1 OR E332=1] Have anal
sex?
DK/REF

Yes
1

No
2

1

2

1

2

1

2

1

2

As you answer the next questions, please think about the most recent time you were
[ForcedOrPressuredFill2] have sex or sexual contact with another inmate.
Touch the NEXT button to go to the next screen.
DIR4

[IF NUMBER_OF_TIMES_TOUCH >=2 times AND NUMBER_OF_TIMES IS MISSING
[IF GENDER = 1] Earlier you reported that DOAFILL2 you were [ForcedOrPressuredFill2] let
another inmate touch your butt, thighs, or penis in a sexual way
[NUMBER_OF_TIMES_TOUCH].
Think about the most recent time this happened to you as you answer the next questions.
Touch the NEXT button to go to the next screen.
[IF GENDER = 2] Earlier you reported that DOAFILL2 you were [ForcedOrPressuredFill2] let
another inmate touch your butt, thighs, breasts, or vagina in a sexual way
[NUMBER_OF_TIMES_TOUCH].
Think about the most recent time this happened to you as you answer the next questions.
Touch the NEXT button to go to the next screen.
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[IF GENDER = 3] Earlier you reported that DOAFILL2 you were [ForcedOrPressuredFill2] let
another inmate touch your butt, thighs, breasts, penis, or vagina in a sexual way
[NUMBER_OF_TIMES_TOUCH].
Think about the most recent time this happened to you as you answer the next questions.
Touch the NEXT button to go to the next screen.
DIR5

[IF (NUMBER_OF_TIMES >=1 time OR DK OR REF) AND (NUMBER_OF_TIMES_TOUCH
>=1 time OR DK OR REF)]
[IF GENDER = 1] Earlier you reported that DOAFILL2 you were [ForcedOrPressuredFill2] have
sex or sexual contact with another inmate and that you were [ForcedOrPressuredFill2] let another
inmate touch your butt, thighs, or penis in a sexual way.
[IF GENDER = 2] Earlier you reported that DOAFILL2 you were [ForcedOrPressuredFill2] have
sex or sexual contact with another inmate and that you were [ForcedOrPressuredFill2] let another
inmate touch your butt, thighs, breasts, or vagina in a sexual way.
[IF GENDER = 3] Earlier you reported that DOAFILL2 you were [ForcedOrPressuredFill2] have
sex or sexual contact with another inmate and that you were [ForcedOrPressuredFill2] let another
inmate touch your butt, thighs, breasts, penis, or vagina in a sexual way.
Think about the most recent time this happened to you. What were you [ForcedOrPressuredFill2]
do?

DIR5a. [IF E22=1 OR E23=1 OR E222=1 OR E232=1] Give or
receive a hand job?
DIR5b. [IF E26=1 OR E27=1 OR E262=1 OR E272=1] Give or
receive oral sex or a blowjob?
DIR5c. [IF E24=1 OR E25=1 OR E242=1 OR E252=1] Give or
receive oral sex?
DIR5d. [IFE28=1 OR E29=1 OR E282=1 OR E292=1] Have vaginal
sex?
DIR5e. [IF E32=1 OR E33=1 OR E322=1 OR E332=1] Have anal
sex?
DIR5f. [IF E16=1 OR E17=1 OR E162=1 OR E172=1] Be touched
on your butt, thighs, or penis in a sexual way?
DIR5g. [IF E18=1 OR E19=1 OR E182=1 OR E192=1] Be touched
on your butt, thighs, breasts, or vagina in a sexual way?
DIR5h. [IF E20 = 1 OR E21 = 1 OR E202 = 1 OR E212 = 1] Be
touched on your butt, thighs, breasts, penis, or vagina in a sexual
way?
DK/REF

Yes
1

No
2

1

2

1

2

1

2

1

2

1

2

1

2

1

2

[IF GENDER = 1] As you answer the next questions, please think about the most recent time you
were [ForcedOrPressuredFill2] have sex or sexual contact with another inmate or let another
inmate touch your butt, thighs, or penis in a sexual way.
Touch the NEXT button to go to the next screen.
[IF GENDER = 2] As you answer the next questions, please think about the most recent time you
were [ForcedOrPressuredFill2] have sex or sexual contact with another inmate or let another
inmate touch your butt, thighs, breasts, or vagina in a sexual way.
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Touch the NEXT button to go to the next screen.

[IF GENDER = 3] As you answer the next questions, please think about the most recent time you
were [ForcedOrPressuredFill2] have sex or sexual contact with another inmate or let another
inmate touch your butt, thighs, breasts, penis, or vagina in a sexual way.
Touch the NEXT button to go to the next screen.

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[IF DIR1 OR DIR2 OR DIR3 OR DIR4 OR DIR5 is displayed, continue with this module. Else, skip
to Determination of Specific Incident of Staff Incident Report]

INCIDENT CHARACTERISTICS FOR INMATE-ON-INMATE
VICTIMIZATION
DEFINE RECENT_FILL:
IF DIR1 OR DIR2 is displayed, then RECENT_FILL = “incident”
IF DIR3 OR DIR4 OR DIR5 is displayed, then RECENT_FILL = “most recent incident”
DEFINE I-ON-I_FILL:
IF DIR1 OR DIR3 is displayed, then I-ON-I_FILL = “sex or sexual contact with another inmate”
IF DIR2 OR DIR4 is displayed AND GENDER=1, then I-ON-I_FILL = “another inmate touching your
butt, thighs or penis in a sexual way”
IF DIR2 OR DIR4 is displayed AND GENDER=2, then I-ON-I_FILL = “another inmate touching your
butt, thighs, breasts, or vagina in a sexual way”
IF DIR2 OR DIR4 is displayed AND GENDER= 3, then I-ON-I_FILL = “another inmate touching your
butt, thighs, breasts, penis, or vagina in a sexual way”
IF DIR5 is displayed AND GENDER=1, then I-ON-I_FILL = “sex or sexual contact with another inmate
or another inmate touching your butt, thighs, or penis in a sexual way”
IF DIR5 is displayed AND GENDER=2, then I-ON-I_FILL = “sex or sexual contact with another inmate
or another inmate touching your butt, thighs, breasts, or vagina in a sexual way”
IF DIR5 is displayed AND GENDER= 3, then I-ON-I_FILL = “sex or sexual contact with another inmate
or another inmate touching your butt, thighs, breasts, penis, or vagina in a sexual way”
IIC1

Did this [RECENT_FILL] of [I-ON-I_FILL] happen in [CURRENT YEAR] or [CURRENT
YEAR -1]?
1
CURRENT YEAR
2
CURRENT YEAR – 1
DK/REF

DEFINE IIC1_FILL:
IF IIC1=1, then IIC1_FILL=CURRENT YEAR
IF IIC1=2, then, IIC1_FILL=CURRENT YEAR – 1

IIC2

[IF IIC1 NE DK OR REF] In what month in [IIC1_FILL] did this [RECENT_FILL] happen?
[IF IIC1 = DK OR REF] In what month did this [RECENT_FILL] happen?
1
January
2
February
3
March
4
April
5
May
6
June
7
July
8
August
9
September
10
October
11
November
12
December
DK/REF

IIC3

Did the [RECENT_FILL] happen…
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IIC3a. Between 6:00 in the morning and noon?
IIC3b. After noon but before 6:00 in the evening?
IIC3c. After 6:00 in the evening but before midnight?
IIC3d. After midnight but before 6:00 in the morning?
DK/REF
IIC4

No
2
2
2
2

Yes
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1

No
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2

Yes
1
1
1
1

No
2
2
2
2

[IF IIC4d =1] Where were you when the incident happened?

IIC6a. A bus, van, or car?
IIC6b. A courthouse?
IIC6c. Some type of temporary holding facility?
IIC6d. A hospital or other type of medical facility?
DK/REF
IIC7

Yes
1
1
1
1

[IF IIC4c =1] Where were you when the incident happened?

IIC5a. In a shower?
IIC5b. In a bathroom?
IIC5c. In the yard or recreation area?
IIC5d. In a classroom or library?
IIC5e. In a workshop, kitchen, or other workplace?
IIC5f. In a closet?
IIC5g. In an office or other locked room?
IIC5h. On the stairs?
DK/REF
IIC6

No
2
2
2
2

Where did the [RECENT_FILL] happen?

IIC4a. In your own cell, room, or sleeping area?
IIC4b. In the cell, room, or housing area of another inmate?
IIC4c. Somewhere else in the facility?
IIC4d. Off facility grounds?
DK/REF
IIC5

Yes
1
1
1
1

Just before or during this [RECENT_FILL], which, if any of these things, happened? Were
you…

IIC7a. Persuaded or talked into the sex or sexual contact?
IIC7b. Given a bribe?
IIC7c. Blackmailed?
IIC7d. Given drugs or alcohol to get you drunk or high?
IIC7e. Offered protection from other inmates?
IIC7f. Trying to pay off or settle a debt that you owed?
IIC7g. Threatened with harm?
IIC7h. Physically held down or restrained?
IIC7i. Physically harmed or injured?
IIC7j. Threatened with a weapon?
DK/REF
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Yes
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1

No
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
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2

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IIC8

Do you think this [RECENT_FILL] happened because of your…

IIC8a. Race or ethnicity?
IIC8b. Age?
IIC8c. Religion?
IIC8d. Gang affiliation?
IIC8e. [IF GENDER = 3] TRANSID = 1OR D3c = 1 OR (D3d = 1
AND D3e = 2 OR 3 OR 4) OR (D3d = 2 AND D3e = 1 OR 3 OR
4)]] Gender identity?
DK/REF

IIC33

Yes
1
1
1
1

No
2
2
2
2

1

2

[IF D2 = 1 OR 3 OR 4D2a=2 OR D2b=2 OR D2a=3 OR D2b=3] Do you think this
[RECENT_FILL] happened because you are [SexualOrientationFill]?
1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF

IIC9

During this [RECENT_FILL], did one inmate or more than one inmate have sexual contact with
you?
1
One inmate
2
More than one inmate
DK/REF

IIC10a [IF IIC9 = 1] Was the other inmate male, female, or transgender?
1
Male
2
Female
3
Transgender
DK/REF
IIC10b [IF IIC9 = 2] Were any of the inmates involved in this incident…

IIC10b1. Male?
IIC10b2. Female?
IIC10b3. Transgender?
DK/REF

Yes
1
1
1

DEFINE PerpGenderFill1:
If IIC9=1 AND IIC10a=1
then PerpGenderFill1= “he”
If IIC9=1 AND IIC10a=2
then PerpGenderFill1= “she”
If IIC9=1 AND IIC10a=3
then PerpGenderFill1 = “they”
If IIC9=1 AND IIC10a = DK OR REF
then PerpGenderFill1 = “they”
If IIC9=2
then PerpGenderFill1 = “they”
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DEFINE PerpGenderFill2:
If IIC9=1 AND IIC10a=1
then PerpGenderFill2= “his”
If IIC9=1 AND IIC10a=2
then PerpGenderFill2= “her”
If IIC9=1 AND IIC10a=3
then PerpGenderFill2 = “their”
If IIC9 = 1 AND IIC10a = DK OR REF
Then PerpGenderFill2 = “their”
If IIC9=2
then PerpGenderFill2 = “their”
IIC11

[IF IIC9 = 1] Was the other inmate of Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish origin?
[IF IIC9 = 2] Were any of the other inmates of Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish origin?
1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF

IIC12

[IF IIC9 = 1] Was the other inmate…
[IF IIC9 = 2] Were any of the other inmates…

IIC12a. White?
IIC12b. Black or African American?
IIC12c. American Indian or Alaska Native?
IIC12d. Asian?
IIC12e. Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander?
DK/REF

Yes
1
1
1
1
1

No
2
2
2
2
2

IIC13a [IF IIC9 = 1] How old was this other inmate?
1
Under 25
2
25 – 34
3
35 – 44
4
45 – 54
5
55 or older
DK/REF
IIC13b [IF IIC9 = 2] Were any of the inmates…

IIC13b1. Older than you?
IIC13b2. Younger than you?
IIC13b3. About the same age as you?
DK/REF
IIC13DK

Yes
1
1
1

No
2
2
2

[IF IIC13a = DK] Was this other inmate older than you, younger than you or about the same
age as you?
1
2
3

Older than you
Younger than you
About the same age as you
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DK/REF
IIC14a [IF IIC9 = 1] At the time this [RECENT_FILL] occurred was this other inmate assigned to the
same housing unit, pod or dormitory as you?
1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF
IIC14b [IF IIC9 = 2] At the time this [RECENT_FILL] occurred were any of these inmates assigned to
the same housing unit, pod or dormitory as you?
1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF
IIC15a [IF IIC9 = 1] How well did you know this other inmate at the time the [RECENT_FILL]
occurred?
1
Did not know the inmate at all
2
Knew the inmate only a little
3
Knew the inmate but not well
4
Knew the inmate very well
DK/REF
IIC15b [IF IIC9 = 2] Did you know these inmates at the time the [RECENT_FILL] occurred?
1
You knew all the inmates who were involved
2
You knew some of the inmates who were involved
3
You did not know any of the inmates who were involved
DK/REF
IIC16a [IF IIC9 = 1] Was this other inmate a member of a gang?
1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF
IIC16b [IF IIC9 = 2] Were any of these inmates members of a gang?
1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF
IIC17

[IF IIC9 = 1] Before this incident happened, were you worried that this inmate might be
planning to have sex or sexual contact with you?
[IF IIC9 = 2] Before this incident happened, were you worried that any of these inmates might
be planning to have sex or sexual contact with you?
1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF

IIC18

[IF IIC9 = 1] Before this incident happened, had you had any arguments or fights with this
inmate?
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[IF IIC9 = 2] Before this incident happened, had you had any arguments or fights with any of
these inmates?
1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF
IIC19

Were you injured during this [RECENT_FILL]?
1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF

IIC20 [IF IIC19 = 1] How were you injured during the incident? Did you…

IIC20a. Receive knife or stab wounds?
IIC20b. Receive broken bones?
IIC20c. [IF GENDER = 1] Have anal tearing?
[IF GENDER = 2 OR 3] Have anal or vaginal tearing?
IIC20d. Have your teeth chipped or knocked out?
IIC20e Receive internal injuries?
IIC20f. Get knocked unconscious?
IIC20g. Receive bruises, a black eye, sprains, cuts, scratches, swelling, welts,
or burns?
DK/REF
IIC21

Yes
1
1
1

No
2
2
2

1
1
1
1

2
2
2
2

[IF IIC19 = 1] As a result of any of the injuries you received during this incident, did you see a
doctor, nurse, or other health care provider for any of the injuries you received?
1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF

IIC22

[IF IIC9 = 1] Did this inmate do any of the following things after the incident happened?
[IF IIC9 = 2] Did these inmates do any of the following things after the incident happened?

IIC22a. Gave you gifts or money so that you would keep it a secret?
IIC22b. Threatened to hurt you so that you would keep it a secret?
IIC22c. Said [PerpGenderFill1] would blame it on you if you told anyone?
IIC22d. Said [PerpGenderFill1] would stop spending time with you if you told
anyone?
IIC22e. Had some type of sexual contact with you again?
IIC22f. Ignored you or stayed away from you?
IIC22g. Threatened to harm your family?
IIC22h. Hurt you or beat you up?
DK/REF
IIC23

Did you report this [RECENT_FILL] to anyone?
1
2

Yes
No
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1
1
1
1

No
2
2
2
2

1
1
1
1

2
2
2
2

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DK/REF
IIC24

[IF IIC23 = 1] Did you report the incident to…

IIC24a. A correctional officer?
IIC24b. An administrative staff person?
IIC24c. A medical or healthcare staff person?
IIC24d. An instructor or teacher?
IIC24e. A counselor or other mental health care provider?
IIC24f. A chaplain or other religious official?
IIC24g. A volunteer?
IIC24h. Some other type of facility staff person?
IIC24i. A telephone hotline?
IIC24j. Another inmate?
IIC24k. A family member or friend?
DK/REF
IIC25

Yes
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1

No
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2

At the time the [RECENT_FILL] happened were any other inmates aware that it was happening?
1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF

IIC26

At the time the [RECENT_FILL] happened were any staff at the facility aware that it was
happening?
1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF

IIC27

[IF IIC23 = 1] Did any of the following things happen to you as a result of the report you made?

IIC27a. You were moved to administrative segregation or some other
protective housing?
IIC27b. You were placed in a medical unit, ward, or hospital?
IIC27c. You were confined to your own cell, room, or housing area?
IIC27d. You were given a higher level of custody within the facility?
IIC27e. You were offered a transfer to another facility?
IIC27f. You were written up?
DK/REF

Yes
1

No
2

1
1
1
1
1

2
2
2
2
2

IIC28a [IF IIC9 = 1 AND IIC23 = 1] Did any of the following things happen to the inmate who had sex or
sexual contact with you?

IIC28a1. The inmate was moved to administrative segregation or some other
protective housing?
IIC28a2. The inmate was placed in a medical unit, ward, or hospital?
IIC28a3. The inmate was confined to [PerpGenderFill2] own cell, room, or
housing area?
IIC28a4. The inmate was given a higher level of custody at this facility?
IIC28a5. The inmate was transferred to another facility?
IIC28a6. The inmate was written up?
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1

No
2

1
1

2
2

1
1
1

2
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2

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IIC28a7. The inmate lost privileges?
IIC28a8. The inmate was charged with a crime?
DK/REF

1
1

2
2

IIC28b [IF IIC9 = 2 AND IIC23 = 1] Did any of the following things happen to the inmates who had sex
or sexual contact with you?

IIC28b1. One or more of the inmates were moved to administrative
segregation or some other protective housing?
IIC28b2. One or more of the inmates were placed in a medical unit, ward, or
hospital?
IIC28b3. One or more of the inmates were confined to their own cell, room,
or housing area?
IIC28b4. One or more of the inmates were given a higher level of custody at
this facility?
IIC28b5. One or more of the inmates were transferred to another facility?
IIC28b6. One or more of the inmates were written up?
IIC28b7. One or more of the inmates lost privileges?
IIC28b8. One or more of the inmates were charged with a crime?
DK/REF
IIC29

Yes
1

No
2

1

2

1

2

1

2

1
1
1
1

2
2
2
2

[IF IIC9 = 1] Since this [RECENT_FILL] happened, has this inmate attempted any type of
sexual contact with you?
[IF IIC9 = 2] Since this [RECENT_FILL] happened, have any of these inmates attempted any
type of sexual contact with you?
1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF

IIC30

[IF IIC9 = 1 AND IIC29 NE 1] Since this [RECENT_FILL] happened, have you been worried
that this inmate will try to initiate sexual contact with you again?
[IF IIC9 = 2 AND IIC29 NE 1] Since this [RECENT_FILL] happened, have you been worried
that any of these inmates would try to initiate sexual contact with you again?
1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF

IIC31

Since this [RECENT_FILL] happened, have you done any of the following things to reduce the
chance that you would have to have sexual contact again?

IIC31a.
IIC31b.
IIC31c.
IIC31d.
IIC31e.
IIC31f.
IIC31g.
IIC31h.

Joined a gang?
Carried a weapon?
Fought more?
Worked out in order to bulk up?
Avoided certain areas?
Kept to yourself more?
Stayed in your own cell or housing area more?
Joined a religious group?
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1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1

No
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2

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IIC31i. Avoided certain inmates?
IIC31j. Requested protective custody?
IIC31k. Requested transfer to another facility?
IIC31l. Requested a different housing unit, pod, or dormitory?
IIC31m. Contacted someone on the outside for help?
IIC31n. Tried to stay near facility staff?
IIC31o. Paid another inmate for protection?
DK/REF

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1
1
1
1
1
1

2
2
2
2
2
2
2

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DETERMINATION OF SPECIFIC INCIDENT FOR STAFF INCIDENT
REPORT
DIRS1 [ IF G3 + G6 = GT 1 TIME] Earlier you reported that, DOAFILL2, you had sex or sexual contact
with a facility staff person more than 1 time.
[IF only one of (G11a, G11b, G11c, G11d, G11e) is YES]: As you answer the next questions
please think about the most recent time when you had sex or sexual contact with a facility staff
person.
[IF at least two of (G11a, G11b, G11c, G11d, G11e) are YES] Please think about the most recent
time this happened. Which of the following types of sex or sexual contact did you have with a
facility staff person?

DIRS1a. [IF G11a=1] You touched a facility staff person’s
body or had your body touched in a sexual way?
DIRS1b. [IF G11b=1] You gave or received a handjob?
DIRS1c. [IF G11c=1] You gave or received oral sex or a
blowjob?
DIRS1d. [IF G11d=1] You had vaginal sex?
DIRS1e. [IF G11e=1] You had anal sex?
DK/REF

Yes
1

No
2

1
1

2
2

1
1

2
2

As you answer the next questions please think about this most recent time when you had sex or
sexual contact with a facility staff person.
Touch the NEXT button to go to the next screen.
DIRS2 [IF G3 + G6 = 1 TIME] Earlier you reported that DOAFILL2 you had sex or sexual contact with
a facility staff person 1 time. Please think about that experience as you answer the next questions.
Touch the NEXT button to go to the next screen.
DIRS3 [IF (G6 = DK OR REF AND G3 = DK OR REF) OR (G2 < > 1 AND G6 = DK OR REF) OR
((G4 AND G5 < > 1) AND G3 = DK OR REF)] Earlier you reported that, DOAFILL2, you had
sex or sexual contact with a facility staff person. Please think about that experience as you answer
the next questions.
Touch the NEXT button to go to the next screen.

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[IF DIRS1 OR DIRS2 OR DIRS3 is displayed, continue with this module. Else, skip to Other
Victimization While Incarcerated]
INCIDENT CHARACTERISTICS FOR STAFF-ON-INMATE VICTIMIZATION
DEFINE RECENT_FILL2:
IF DIRS1 is displayed, then RECENT_FILL2 = “most recent incident”
IF DIRS2 OR DIRS3 is displayed, then RECENT_FILL2 = “incident”

SI1 Did this [RECENT_FILL2] of sex or sexual contact with a facility staff person happen in
[CURRENT YEAR] or [CURRENT YEAR -1]?
1
CURRENT YEAR
2
CURRENT YEAR – 1
DK/REF
DEFINE SI1_FILL:
IF SI1=1, then SI_FILL=CURRENT YEAR
IF SI1=2, then SI_FILL=CURRENT YEAR – 1
SI2

[IF SI1 NE DK OR REF] In what month in [SI1_FILL] did this [RECENT_FILL2] happen?
[IF SI1 = DK OR REF] In what month did this [RECENT_FILL2] happen?
1 January
2 February
3 March
4 April
5 May
6 June
7 July
8 August
9 September
10 October
11 November
12 December
DK/REF

SI3

Did the [RECENT_FILL2] happen…

SI3a. Between 6:00 in the morning and noon?
SI3b. After noon but before 6:00 in the evening?
SI3c. After 6:00 in the evening but before midnight?
SI3d. After midnight but before 6:00 in the morning?
DK/REF
SI4

Yes
1
1
1
1

No
2
2
2
2

Yes
1
1
1
1

No
2
2
2
2

Where did the [RECENT_FILL2] happen?

SI4a.
SI4b.
SI4c.
SI4d.

In your own cell, room, or sleeping area?
In the cell, room, or housing area of another inmate?
Somewhere else in the facility?
Off facility grounds?
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DK/REF
SI5

[IF SI4c =1] Where were you when the incident happened?

SI5a. In a shower?
SI5b. In a bathroom?
SI5c. In the yard or recreation area?
SI5d. In a classroom or library?
SI5e. In a workshop, kitchen, or other workplace?
SI5f. In a closet?
SI5g. In an office or other locked room?
SI5h. On the stairs?
DK/REF
SI6

No
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2

Yes
1
1
1
1

No
2
2
2
2

[IF SI4d =1] Where were you when the incident happened?

SI6a. A bus, van, or car?
SI6b. A courthouse?
SI6c. Some type of temporary holding facility?
SI6d. A hospital or other type of medical facility?
DK/REF

SI9

Yes
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1

Just before or during this [RECENT_FILL2], which, if any of these things happened? Were
you…

SI9a. Persuaded or talked into the sex or sexual contact?
SI9b. Given a bribe?
SI9c. Blackmailed?
SI9d. Given drugs or alcohol to get you drunk or high?
SI9e. Offered protection from other inmates?
SI9f. Trying to pay off or settle a debt that you owed?
SI9g. Threatened with harm?
SI9h. Physically held down or restrained?
SI9i. Physically harmed or injured?
SI9j. Threatened with a weapon?
SI9k. Told that your family would be deported?
SI9l. Told that you would lose visitation privileges?
DK/REF

Yes
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1

DEFINE TOUCHING ONLY:
IF G11a=1 AND G11b=2 AND G11c=2 AND G11d=2 AND G11e=2
Then TOUCHING ONLY=1
Else TOUCHING ONLY=0
SI7

[IF TOUCHING ONLY=1] Did this incident happen as part of a strip search?
1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF

SI8

[IF TOUCHING ONLY=1 AND SI7 NE 1] Did this incident happen as part of a pat down?
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2
2
2
2
2
2
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1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF
SI10

During this [RECENT_FILL2] did one staff person or more than one staff person have sex or
sexual contact with you?
1 One staff person
2 More than one staff person
DK/REF

SI11

Do you think this [RECENT_FILL2] happened because of your…

SI11a. Race or ethnicity?
SI11b. Age?
SI11c. Religion?
SI11d. Gang affiliation?
SI11e. [IF GENDER = 3] TRANSID = 1OR D3c = 1 OR (D3d = 1
AND D3e = 2 OR 3 OR 4) OR (D3d = 2 AND D3e = 1 OR 3 OR 4)]]
Gender identity?
DK/REF
SI32

Yes

No

1
1
1
1

2
2
2
2

1

2

[IF D2 = 1 OR 3 OR 4a=2 OR D2b=2 OR D2a=3 OR D2b=3] Do you think this [RECENT_FILL2]
happened because you are [SexualOrientationFill]?
1 Yes
2 No
DK/REF

SI12a

[IF SI10 = 1] Was the staff person male or female?
1 Male
2 Female
DK/REF

SI12b

[IF SI10 = 2 OR DK OR REF] Were any of the staff involved in this incident…

SI12b1. Male?
SI12b2. Female?
DK/REF

Yes
1
1

No
2
2

DEFINE StaffGenderFill1:
IF SI10=1 AND SI12a=1, then StaffGenderFill1 = “he”
IF SI10=1 AND SI12a=2, then StaffGenderFill1= “she”
IF SI10=2 OR DK OR REF, then StaffGenderFill1= “they”
DEFINE StaffGenderFill2:
IF SI10=1 AND SI12a=1, then StaffGenderFill2 = “his”
IF SI10=1 AND SI12a=2, then StaffGenderFill2= “her”
IF SI10=2 OR DK OR REF, then StaffGenderFill2= “their”
DEFINE StaffGenderFill3:
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IF SI10=1 AND SI12a=1, then StaffGenderFill3 = “himself”
IF SI10=1 AND SI12a=2, then StaffGenderFill3= “herself”
IF SI10=2 OR DK OR REF, then StaffGenderFill3= “themselves”
SI13

[IF SI10 = 1] Was the staff person of Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish origin?
[IF SI10 = 2 OR DK OR REF] Were any of the staff of Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish origin?
1 Yes
2 No
DK/REF

SI14

[IF SI10 = 1] Was the staff person…
[IF SI10 = 2 OR DK OR REF] Were any of the staff…

SI14a. White?
SI14b. Black or African American?
SI14c. American Indian or Alaska Native?
SI14d. Asian?
SI14e. Native Hawaiian or other Pacific
Islander?
DK/REF
SI15a

Yes
1
1
1
1

No
2
2
2
2

1

2

[IF SI10 = 1] How old was this staff person?
1 Under 25
2 25 – 34
3 35 – 44
4 45 – 54
5 55 or older
DK/REF

SI15b

[IF SI10 = 2 OR DK OR REF] Were any of the staff…

SI15b1. Older than you?
SI15b2. Younger than you?
SI15b3. About the same age as you?
DK/REF
SI15DK

Yes
1
1
1

No
2
2
2

[IF SI15a = DK] Was this staff person older than you, younger than you or about the
same age as you?
1 Older than you
2 Younger than you
3 About the same age as you
DK/REF

SI16a

[IF SI10 = 1] Was the staff person who had sexual contact with you…

SI16a1. A correctional officer?
SI16a2. Another staff person working in the facility?
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1
1

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SI16a3. A volunteer in the facility?
DK/REF
SI16b

No
2
2
2

Yes
1

No
2

1
1
1

2
2
2

1
1

2
2

1

2

1

2

1

2

[IF SI10 = 2 OR DK OR REF] Before the [RECENT_FILL2] happened, did any of these things
ever happen?

SI17b1. One or more of the staff talked to you about his or her
personal life outside of work?
SI17b2. One or more of the staff gave you pictures of themselves?
SI17b3. One or more of the staff wrote letters to you?
SI17b4. One or more of the staff offered you things like drugs,
cigarettes, alcohol, or other things you are not allowed to have in
this facility?
SI17b5. One or more of the staff offered you money?
SI17b6. One or more of the staff did things for you to help you get
out of trouble?
SI17b7. One or more of the staff spent time alone with you and
asked that you not tell anyone else about that time?
SI17b8. One or more of the staff told you that they had special
feelings for you or were in love with you?
SI17b9. One or more of the staff talked or joked with you about sex
or shared sexual stories with you?
DK/REF
SI18

Yes
1
1
1

[IF SI10 = 1] Before the [RECENT_FILL2] happened, did any of these things ever happen?

SI17a1. The staff person talked to you about [StaffGenderFill2]
personal life outside of work?
SI17a2. The staff person gave you pictures of [StaffGenderFill3]?
SI17a3. The staff person wrote letters to you?
SI17a4. The staff person offered you things like drugs, cigarettes,
alcohol, or other things you are not allowed to have in this facility?
SI17a5. The staff person offered you money?
SI17a6. The staff person did things for you to help you get out of
trouble?
SI17a7. The staff person spent time alone with you and asked that
you not tell anyone else about that time?
SI17a8. The staff person told you that [StaffGenderFill1] had
special feelings for you or was in love with you?
SI17a9. The staff person talked or joked with you about sex or
shared sexual stories with you?
DK/REF
SI17b

2

[IF SI10 = 2 OR DK OR REF] Were any of the staff who had sexual contact with you…

SI16b1. Correctional officers?
SI16b2. Other staff working in the facility?
SI16b3. Volunteers in the facility?
DK/REF
SI17a

1

During the [RECENT_FILL2] were you injured?
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1

No
2

1
1
1

2
2
2

1
1

2
2

1

2

1

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2

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1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF
SI19

[IF SI18 = 1] How were you injured during the incident? Did you…

SI19a. Receive knife or stab wounds?
SI19b. Receive broken bones?
SI19c. [IF GENDER=1] Have anal tearing?
[IF GENDER=2 OR 3] Have anal or vaginal tearing?
SI19d. Have your teeth chipped or knocked out?
SI19e Receive internal injuries?
SI19f. Get knocked unconscious?
SI19g. Receive bruises, a black eye, sprains, cuts, scratches, swelling,
welts, or burns?
DK/REF
SI20

Yes
1
1
1

No
2
2
2

1
1
1
1

2
2
2
2

[IF SI18 = 1] As a result of any of the injuries you received during this incident, did you
see a doctor, nurse, or other health care provider for any of the injuries you received?
1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF

SI21

[IF SI10 = 1] Did this staff person do any of the following things after the incident
happened?
[IF SI10 = 2 OR DK OR REF] Did any of the staff involved do any of the following
things after the [RECENT_FILL2] happened?
SI21a. Gave you gifts or money so that you would keep it secret?
SI21b. Threatened to hurt you so that you would keep it secret?
SI21c. Said [StaffGenderFill1] would blame it on you if you told
anyone?
SI21d. Said [StaffGenderFill1] would stop spending time with you if
you told anyone?
SI21e. Had sexual contact with you again?
SI21f. Ignored you or stayed away from you?
DK/REF

SI22

Yes
1
1

No
2
2

1

2

1
1

2
2

Did you report this [RECENT_FILL2] to anyone?
1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF

SI23

[IF SI22 = 1] Did you report the incident to…

SI23a.
SI23b.
SI23c.
SI23d.
SI23e.

A correctional officer?
An administrative staff person?
A medical or healthcare staff person?
An instructor or teacher?
A counselor or other mental health care provider?
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1
1
1
1
1

No
2
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SI23f. A chaplain or other religious official?
SI23g. A volunteer?
SI23h. Some other type of facility staff person?
SI23i. A telephone hotline?
SI23j. Another inmate?
SI23k. A family member or friend?
DK/REF
SI24

1
1
1
1
1
1

2
2
2
2
2
2

At the time the [RECENT_FILL2] happened were any inmates aware that it was
happening?
1 Yes
2 No
DK/REF

SI125

At the time the [RECENT_FILL2] happened were any other staff at the facility aware
that it was happening?
1 Yes
2 No
DK/REF

SI26

[IF SI22 = 1] Did any of the following things happen to you as a result of the report you
made?

SI26a. You were moved to administrative segregation or some other
protective housing?
SI26b. You were placed in a medical unit, ward, or hospital?
SI26c. You were confined to your own cell, room, or housing area?
SI26d. You were given a higher level of custody within the facility?
SI26e. You were offered a transfer to another facility?
SI26f. You were written up?
DK/REF
SI27a

No
2

1
1
1
1
1

2
2
2
2
2

[IF SI10 = 1 AND SI22 = 1] Did any of the following things happen to the staff person
who had sex or sexual contact with you?

SI27a1. The staff person was fired?
SI27a2. The staff person was transferred to another facility?
SI27a3. The staff person was transferred to a different job at this
facility?
SI27a4. The staff person was charged with a crime?
SI27a5. The staff person was suspended for a period of time?
SI27a6. The staff person was punished or disciplined in some way
other than those listed above?
DK/REF
SI27b

Yes
1

Yes
1
1
1

No
2
2
2

1
1
1

2
2
2

[IF (SI10 = 2 OR DK OR REF) AND SI22 = 1] Did any of the following things happen
to any of the staff who had sex or sexual contact with you?

SI27b1. One or more of the staff were fired?
SI27b2. One or more of the staff were transferred to another
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facility?
SI27b3. One or more of the staff were transferred to a different job
at this facility?
SI27b4. One or more of the staff were charged with a crime?
SI27b5. One or more of the staff were suspended for a period of
time?
SI27b6. One or more of the staff were punished or disciplined in
some way other than those listed above?
DK/REF
SI28

1

2

1
1

2
2

1

2

[IF SI10 = 1] Since this [RECENT_FILL2] happened, has this staff person attempted
any type of sexual contact with you?
[IF SI10 = 2 OR DK OR REF] Since this [RECENT_FILL2] happened, have any of
the staff involved attempted any type of sexual contact with you?
1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF

SI29

[IF SI10 = 1 AND SI28 NE 1] Since this [RECENT_FILL2] happened, have you been
worried that this staff person will try to initiate sexual contact with you again?
[IF (SI10 = 2 OR DK OR REF) AND SI28 NE 1] Since this [RECENT_FILL2]
happened, have you been worried that any of the staff involved would try to initiate
sexual contact with you again?
1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF

SI30

Since this [RECENT_FILL2] happened, have you done any of the following things to
reduce the chance that you would have to have sexual contact again?

SI30a. Joined a gang?
SI30b. Carried a weapon?
SI30c. Fought more?
SI30d. Worked out in order to bulk up?
SI30e. Tried to make yourself look less attractive?
SI30f. Avoided certain areas?
SI30g. Kept to yourself more?
SI30h. Stayed in your own cell or housing area more?
SI30i. Joined a religious group?
SI30j. Avoided certain staff?
SI30k. Requested protective custody?
SI30l. Requested transfer to another facility?
DK/REF

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Yes
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1

No
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
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OTHER VICTIMIZATON WHILE INCARCERATED
XINTRO

These next questions are about other things that may have happened to you in this
facility.
Touch the NEXT button to go to the next screen.

X6a DOAFILL1, have you been written up or charged with assaulting another inmate?
1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF
X7a DOAFILL1, have you been written up or charged with physically assaulting a correctional
officer or other facility staff person?
1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF
X8a DOAFILL1, have you been written up or charged with verbally assaulting a correctional officer
or other facility staff person?
1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF
LCM5 DOAFILL1, have you had any sex or sexual contact with staff in this facility whether you wanted
to have it or not?
1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF
LCM6a How long has it been since you had any sex or sexual contact with staff in this facility whether
you wanted to or not?
1
Within the past 7 days
2
More than 7 days ago but within the past 30 days
3
More than 30 days ago but within the past 12 months
4
More than 12 months ago
5
This has not happened to me at this facility
DK/REF

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PAT DOWNS AND STRIP SEARCHES
L0

[IF G11a = 1] These next questions are about your experiences with strip searches and pat downs
at this facility.
Touch the NEXT button to go to the next screen.

L23

[IF G11a = 1] Earlier you reported that, DOAFILL2, you touched a facility staff person’s body or
had your body touched in a sexual way. Did this happen as part of a strip search?
1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF

L23a

[IF L23 = 1] On any occasion DOAFILL2 when you touched a facility staff person’s body or had
your body touched in a sexual way as part of a strip search, was the strip search conducted by…

L23a1. Male facility staff?
L23a2. Female facility staff?
DK/REF
L24

Yes
1
1

No
2
2

[IF G11a = 1] DOAFILL1, when you touched a facility staff person’s body or had your body
touched in a sexual way, did this happen when it was not part of a strip search?
1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF

L25

[IF G11a = 1] DOAFILL1, when you touched a facility staff person’s body or had your body
touched in a sexual way, did this happen as part of a pat down?
1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF

L25a

[IF L25 = 1] On any occasion DOAFILL2 when you touched a facility staff person’s body or had
your body touched in a sexual way as part of a pat down, was the pat down conducted by…

L25a1. Male facility staff?
L25a2. Female facility staff?
DK/REF
L26

Yes
1
1

No
2
2

[IF G11a = 1] DOAFILL1, when you touched a facility staff person’s body or had your body
touched in a sexual way, did this happen when it was not part of a pat down?
1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF

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FACILITY CONDITIONS, SUPPORT AND SAFETY
S0

These next questions are about everyday living in this facility.
Touch the NEXT button to go to the next screen.

S1

Are there inmates in this facility who you think of as your friends?
1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF

S2

Are there inmates in this facility who you can talk to about your personal problems?
1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF

S3

Are there inmates in this facility who would protect you if another inmate was trying to hurt you?
1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF

S4

Are there correctional officers or other staff at this facility who you can talk to about your
problems?
1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF

S5

Are there correctional officers or other staff at this facility who would protect you if another
inmate was trying to hurt you?
1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF

S6

How crowded is it in your housing unit?
1
Not at all crowded
2
Slightly crowded
3
Pretty crowded
4
Very crowded
DK/REF

S7

How crowded is it outside of the housing units – for example, in the dining hall, classrooms, gym,
or work areas?
1
Not at all crowded
2
Slightly crowded
3
Pretty crowded
4
Very crowded
DK/REF
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S8

How much privacy do you have in your housing unit?
1
None
2
A little
3
Some
4
A lot
DK/REF

S9

Please indicate whether you agree or disagree with each of the following statements.
Staff at this facility…

S9a. Are generally fair?
S9b. Do their best to make this facility safe and secure?
S9c. Try to meet the needs of the inmates?
S9d. Break up fights quickly?
S9e. Use physical force only when necessary?
S9f. Let inmates know what is expected of them?
S9g. Generally treat inmates with respect?
S9h. Follow facility rules when handling inmate complaints and
grievances?
S9i. Often write up inmates who don’t deserve it?
DK/REF
S13

Agree
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1

Disagree
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2

1

2

DOAFILL1, how often have inmates at this facility been hit, punched, or assaulted by other
inmates?
1
Frequently
2
Sometimes
3
Rarely
4
Never
DK/REF

S14

DOAFILL1, how often have you worried about being hit, punched, or assaulted by other inmates
in this facility?

1
2
3
4

Frequently
Sometimes
Rarely
Never

DK/REF
S15

DOAFILL1, how often have you seen other inmates with some type of weapon?
1
Frequently
2
Sometimes
3
Rarely
4
Never
DK/REF

S16

DOAFILL1, how much gang activity has there been at this facility?

1
2

None
A little
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3
4

Some
A lot

DK/REF
S17

DOAFILL1, have you been in a fight, assault, or incident in which another inmate tried to harm
you?
1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF

S18

[IF S17 = 1] DOAFILL1, how many times have you been in a fight, assault, or other incident in
which another inmate tried to harm you?
1
1 time
2
2 times
3
3 – 10 times
4
11 times or more
DK/REF

S36

[IF S17 = 1] DOAFILL1, what injuries have you received in a fight, assault, or incident in which
another inmate hurt you?

S36a. You received knife or stab wounds?
S36b. You received broken bones?
S36c. Your teeth were chipped or knocked out?
S36d. You received internal injuries?
S36e. You were knocked unconscious?
S36f. You received bruises, a black eye, sprains, cuts,
scratches, swelling, welts, or burns?
DK/REF
S37

Yes
1
1
1
1
1

No
2
2
2
2
2

1

2

[IF S36a = 1 OR S36b = 1 OR S36c = 1 OR S36d = 1 OR S36e = 1 OR S36f = 1] Did you see a
doctor, nurse, or other health care provider for your injuries?
1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF

S21

DOAFILL1, have you been in a fight, assault, or incident in which a correctional officer or
other facility staff person tried to harm you?
1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF

S22

[IF S21 = 1] DOAFILL1, how many times have you been in a fight, assault, or incident in which
a correctional officer or other facility staff person tried to harm you?
1
1 time
2
2 times
3
3 – 10 times
4
11 times or more
DK/REF
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S34

[IF S21 = 1] DOAFILL1, what injuries have you received in a fight, assault, or incident in which
a correctional officer or other facility staff person tried to harm you?

S34a. You received knife or stab wounds?
S34b. You received broken bones?
S34c. Your teeth were chipped or knocked out?
S34d. You received internal injuries?
S34e. You were knocked unconscious?
S34f. You received bruises, a black eye, sprains, cuts,
scratches, swelling, welts, or burns?
DK/REF
S35

Yes
1
1
1
1
1

No
2
2
2
2
2

1

2

[IF S34a = 1 OR S34b = 1 OR S34c = 1 OR S34d = 1 OR S34e = 1 OR S34f = 1] Did you see a
doctor, nurse, or other health care provider for your injuries?
1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF

S25

DOAFILL1, have any of your personal possessions or belongings been taken by another inmate
without your permission?
1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF

S26

[IF S25 = 1] DOAFILL1, how many times have any of your personal possessions or belongings
been taken by another inmate without your permission?
1
1 time
2
2 times
3
3 – 10 times
4
11 times or more
DK/REF

S29

DOAFILL1, do you think there has been enough staff at this facility to keep inmates safe?
1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF

S30

DOAFILL1, have you filed a grievance for any reason?
1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF

S31

[IF S30 = 1] DOAFILL1, how many times have you filed a grievance for any reason?
1
1 time
2
2 times
3
3 – 10 times
4
11 times or more
DK/REF
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MENTAL HEALTH
R1

The next questions are about how you have been feeling during the past 30
days.
About how often during the past 30 days did you feel nervous?
1
All of the time
2
Most of the time
3
Some of the time
4
A little of the time
5
None of the time
DK/REF

R2

During the past 30 days, about how often did you feel hopeless?
1
All of the time
2
Most of the time
3
Some of the time
4
A little of the time
5
None of the time
DK/REF

R3

During the past 30 days, about how often did you feel restless or fidgety?
1
All of the time
2
Most of the time
3
Some of the time
4
A little of the time
5
None of the time
DK/REF

R4

How often in the past 30 days did you feel so depressed that nothing could
cheer you up?
1
All of the time
2
Most of the time
3
Some of the time
4
A little of the time
5
None of the time
DK/REF

R5

About how often in the past 30 days did you feel that everything was an
effort?
1
All of the time
2
Most of the time
3
Some of the time
4
A little of the time
5
None of the time
DK/REF

R6

About how often in the past 30 days did you feel worthless?
1

All of the time
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2
Most of the time
3
Some of the time
4
A little of the time
5
None of the time
DK/REF
R24

Have you ever been told by a mental health professional, such as a psychiatrist or psychologist,
that you had…

R24a. Manic depression, a bipolar disorder, or mania?
R24b. A depressive disorder?
R24c. Schizophrenia or another psychotic disorder?
R24d. Post-traumatic stress disorder or PTSD?
R24e. Another anxiety disorder, such as panic disorder or OCD?
R24f. A personality disorder, such as antisocial or borderline personality?
R24g. A mental or emotional condition other than those listed above?
DK/REF
R25

Yes
1
1
1
1
1
1
1

No
2
2
2
2
2
2
2

The next questions are about any times you may have stayed overnight in any type of hospital or
other facility for any problem with your emotions, nerves, or mental health. Please do not include
any overnight hospital stays for alcohol or drug use.
Touch the NEXT button to go to the next screen.

R26

Have you ever stayed overnight or longer in any type of hospital or other facility to receive
treatment or counseling for any problem you were having with your emotions, nerves, or mental
health?
1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF

R27

[IF R26 = 1] During the 12 months before you were admitted to any facility to serve time on your
current sentence, did you stay overnight or longer in any type of hospital or other facility to
receive treatment or counseling for problems you were having with your emotions, nerves, or
mental health?
1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF

R28

The next questions are about services you may have received for any problem with your emotions,
nerves, or mental health. As you answer these questions, please do not include any services you
may have received for drug or alcohol use. Some questions ask about prescription medicine.
Prescription medicines are drugs that you take if a doctor authorizes them for you.
Touch the NEXT button to go to the next screen.

R29

Have you ever taken any prescription medicine for any problem you were having with your
emotions, nerves, or mental health?
1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF
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R30

[IF B4 = 1 AND R29 = 1] At the time of the offense for which you are currently sentenced and
serving time, were you taking prescription medicine for any problem you were having with your
emotions, nerves, or mental health?
[IF B4 = 2 OR DK OR REF AND R29 = 1] At the time of the offense for which you are currently
being held, were you taking prescription medicine for any problem you were having with your
emotions, nerves, or mental health?
1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF

R31

[IF R29 = 1] Since you were admitted to any facility to serve time on your current sentence, have
you taken prescription medicine for any problem you were having with your emotions, nerves, or
mental health?
1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF

R33

Have you ever received counseling or therapy from a trained professional such as a psychiatrist,
psychologist, social worker, or nurse for any problem you were having with your emotions,
nerves, or mental health?
1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF

R34

[IF R33 = 1] Since you were admitted to any facility to serve time on your current sentence, have
you received counseling or therapy from a trained professional such as a psychiatrist,
psychologist, social worker, or nurse for any problem you were having with your emotions,
nerves, or mental health?
1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF

R21

Did you ever in your life have any of the following experiences happen to you:

R21a. A serious fight or physical assault?
R21b. A sexual assault?
R21c. A life-threatening accident or injury?
R21d. The murder or suicide of a loved one?
R21e. The accidental death of a loved one?
R21f. Witnessed someone being seriously
injured or killed?
R21g. Any experience that put you at risk of
death?
DK/REF

Yes
1
1
1
1
1
1

No
2
2
2
2
2
2

1

2

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DISABILITY STATUS
Q0 The next questions are about difficulties that you might have due to a physical, mental, or emotional
problem.
Touch the NEXT button to go to the next screen.
Q1

Are you deaf, or do you have serious difficulty hearing?
1 Yes
2 No
DK/REF

Q2

Are you blind, or do you have serious difficulty seeing even when wearing glasses?
1 Yes
2 No
DK/REF

Q3

Because of a physical, mental, or emotional problem, do you have serious difficulty concentrating,
remembering, or making decisions?
1 Yes
2 No
DK/REF

Q4

Do you have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs?
1 Yes
2 No
DK/REF

Q5

Do you have difficulty dressing or bathing?
1 Yes
2 No
DK/REF

Q6

Because of a physical, mental, or emotional problem, do you have difficulty doing activities on
your own, such as going to meal time, going outside, working in or outside of this facility, going
to classes, or attending programs?
1 Yes
2 No
DK/REF

Q7

[IF Q1 OR Q2 OR Q3 OR Q4 OR Q5 OR Q6 = 1] Is the difficulty you experience doing activities
on your own caused by…

Q7a. A physical problem?
Q7b. A mental or emotional problem?
DK/REF

Yes
1
1

No
2
2

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Q8 Did a doctor, school counselor, or other professional ever tell you that you have…

Q8a.
Q8b.
Q8c.
Q8d.

ADD or ADHD?
Dyslexia?
A learning disability?
Autism or Asperger’s?

Yes
1
1
1
1

No
2
2
2
2

DK/REF

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RESTRICTIVE HOUSING
RH0

Next, we would like to know about your experiences with solitary confinement at this facility.
Solitary confinement can include administrative or disciplinary segregation and may also be called
secure housing, the hole, lockdown, the SHU, or protective custody.
Touch the NEXT button to go to the next screen.

RH1

[IF A9a = 2 OR DK OR REF] DOAFILL1, have you spent any time in disciplinary or
administrative segregation, or solitary confinement?
1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF

RH2

[GO TO NEXT MODULE]
[GO TO NEXT MODULE]

[IF A9a = 1 OR RH1 = 1] DOAFILL1, how many different times have you been placed in
disciplinary or administrative segregation, or solitary confinement?
1
1 time
2
2 times
3
3 - 5 times
4
6 – 10 times
5
11 times or more
DK/REF

RH3

[IF RH2 = 1 OR DK OR REF] DOAFILL1, how many days did you spend in disciplinary or
administrative segregation, or solitary confinement?
[IF RH2 > 1] DOAFILL1, how many days altogether have you spent in disciplinary or
administrative segregation, or solitary confinement?
1
1 day or less
2
More than 1 day but less than 7 days
3
At least 7 days but less than 14 days
4
At least 14 days but less than 30 days
5
30 days or more
DK/REF

RH4

[IF RH1 = 1] Please think about the [IF RH2 > 1, INCLUDE “most recent”] time DOAFILL2
that you were placed in disciplinary or administrative segregation, or solitary confinement. Why
do you think you were placed in disciplinary or administrative segregation, or solitary
confinement? Was it…
[IF A9a = 1] Why do you think you have been assigned to disciplinary or administrative
segregation, or solitary confinement? Is it…

RH4a.
RH4b.
RH4c.
RH4d.
RH4e.
RH4f.
RH4g.
RH4h.

Because you were a danger to yourself?
For mental health reasons?
Due to COVID restrictions?
For medical reasons other than COVID?
Because you asked to be placed there for your own protection?
As a punishment for breaking rules?
For a cool down period?
For some other reason?
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1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1

No
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2

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DK/REF
RH5

[IF RH4f = 1] What facility rules were you accused of breaking that led to you being assigned to
disciplinary or administrative segregation, or solitary confinement [IF RH2 > 1, INCLUDE “the
most recent time”]?

RH5a. Fighting with another inmate?
RH5b. Verbally assaulting staff?
RH5c. Physically assaulting staff?
RH5d. Possession of contraband?
RH5e. Having sexual contact with staff?
RH5f. Having sexual contact with another inmate?
RH5g. Noncompliance?
RH5h. Some other rule or rules?
DK/REF
RH6

Yes
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1

No
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2

[IF RH4f = 1] Were you given a hearing after being placed in disciplinary or administrative
segregation, or solitary confinement to determine if you were guilty of breaking facility rules?
1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF

RH7

[IF RH1 = 1 AND RH2 > 1] How long did you remain in disciplinary or administrative
segregation, or solitary confinement the most recent time you were placed there?
1
1 day or less
2
More than 1 day but less than 7 days
3
At least 7 days but less than 14 days
4
At least 14 days but less than 30 days
5
30 days or more
DK/REF

RH8

[IF RH1 = 1 AND A9a NE 1] During the [IF RH2 > 1, INCLUDE “most recent”] time you were
in disciplinary or administrative segregation, or solitary confinement, were you in a cell by
yourself for all or most of the time?
[IF A9a = 1] Are you being housed in a cell by yourself?
1 Yes
2 No
DK/REF

RH9

[IF RH8 = 2 AND A9a = 2 AND RH1 = 1] How many other inmates were in the cell with you the
[IF RH2 > 1, INCLUDE “most recent”] time you were in disciplinary or administrative
segregation, or solitary confinement?
[IF RH8 = 2 AND A9a = 1] How many other inmates are in the cell with you?
NUMBER OF INMATES: _______ [RANGE: 1 – 90]
DK/REF

RH10

[IF RH1 = 1] Were you able to leave your cell at least once every day the [IF RH2>1, INCLUDE
“most recent”] time you were in disciplinary or administrative segregation, or solitary
confinement?
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[IF A9a = 1] Are you able to leave your cell at least once every day?
1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF
RH12

[IF RH1 = 1] Did you have the same access to your lawyer or attorney as you did before you were
placed in disciplinary or administrative segregation, or solitary confinement [IF RH2>1,
INCLUDE “this most recent time”]?
[IF A9a = 1] Do you have the same access to your lawyer or attorney as you did before you were
placed in disciplinary or administrative segregation, or solitary confinement?
1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF

RH13

[IF RH1 = 1] Were you able to talk to staff every day while you were in disciplinary or
administrative segregation, or solitary confinement [IF RH2>1, INCLUDE “this most recent
time”]?
[IF A9a = 1] Are you able to talk to staff every day in disciplinary or administrative segregation or
solitary confinement?
1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF

RH14

[IF RH1 = 1] Did a trained counselor or mental health professional check on you while you were
in disciplinary or administrative segregation, or solitary confinement [IF RH2>1, INCLUDE “this
most recent time”]?
[IF A9a = 1] Has a trained counselor or mental health professional checked on you while you have
been in disciplinary or administrative segregation, or solitary confinement?
1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF

RH15

[IF RH14 = 1 AND RH1 = 1] How often did a trained counselor or mental health professional
check on you while you were in disciplinary or administrative segregation, or solitary confinement
[IF RH2>1, INCLUDE “this most recent time”]?
[IF RH14 = 1 AND A9a = 1] How often has a trained counselor or mental health professional
checked on you while you have been in disciplinary or administrative segregation, or solitary
confinement?
1
Every day
2
A few times a week
3
Once a week
4
Less than once a week
DK/REF

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Section PIV: Parental Involvement
PIV1 Is your biological mother - the woman who gave birth to you - still alive?
1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF
PIV2 [IF PIV1 = 2] How old were you when your biological mother died?
If you were less than a year old when she died, please enter 0.
AGE: ___________ [RANGE: 0 – CALCAGE]
DK/REF
PIV3 [IF CALCAGE GT 17 AND (PIV1 = 1 OR PIV2 GT 17)] Think about your biological mother and
her involvement in your life before you turned 18. Would you say she was very involved,
somewhat involved, or not at all involved?
[IF CALCAGE GT 17 AND PIV2 = 6 - 17] Think about your biological mother and her
involvement in your life before she died. Would you say she was very involved, somewhat
involved, or not at all involved?
[IF CALCAGE = 16 OR 17 AND PIV1 = 1] Think about your biological mother and her
involvement in your life. Would you say she has been very involved, somewhat involved, or not at
all involved?
[IF CALCAGE = 16 OR 17 AND PIV2 GT 5] Think about your biological mother and her
involvement in your life before she died. Would you say she was very involved, somewhat
involved, or not at all involved?
1
Very involved
2
Somewhat involved
3
Not at all involved
DK/REF
PIV4 Do you know the identity of your biological father?
1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF
PIV5 [IF PIV4 = 1] Is your biological father still alive?
1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF
PIV6 [IF PIV5 = 2] How old were you when your biological father died?
If you had not been born or were less than a year old when he died, please enter 0.
AGE: ___________ [RANGE: 0 – CALCAGE]
DK/REF
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PIV7 [IF CALCAGE GT 17 AND (PIV5 = 1 OR PIV6 GT 17)] Think about your biological father and
his involvement in your life before you turned 18. Would you say he was very involved,
somewhat involved, or not at all involved?
[IF CALCAGE GT 17 AND PIV6 = 6 - 17] Think about your biological father and his involvement
in your life before he died. Would you say he was very involved, somewhat involved, or not at all
involved?
[IF CALCAGE = 16 OR 17 AND PIV5 = 1] Think about your biological father and his
involvement in your life. Would you say he has been very involved, somewhat involved, or not at
all involved?
[IF CALCAGE = 16 OR 17 AND PIV6 GT 5] Think about your biological father and his
involvement in your life before he died. Would you say he was very involved, somewhat involved,
or not at all involved?
1
2
3

Very involved
Somewhat involved
Not at all involved

DK/REF
PIV8 [IF PIV4 = 1] Were your biological parents married to each other at the time you were born?
1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF
PIV9 [IF CALCAGE GT 17 AND PIV8 = 2 OR DK ] At any time between when you were born and
when you turned 18 were your biological parents married to each other?
[IF CALCAGE = 16 OR 17 AND PIV8 = 2 OR DK] At any time since you were born, have your
biological parents been married to each other?
1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF
PIV10 [IF CALCAGE GT 17 AND (PIV8 = 1 OR PIV9 = 1)] At any time between when you were born
and when you turned 18, did your biological parents get divorced?
[IF CALCAGE = 16 OR 17 AND (PIV8 = 1 OR PIV9 = 1] At any time between when you were
born and now, did your biological parents get divorced?
1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF
PIV11 [IF (PIV8 = 1 OR PIV9 = 1)] Between the time you were born and when you turned
[min(18,CALCAGE)], about how long were your biological parents married to each other?
1
2
3
4

Less than 3 years
At least 3 years but less than 10 years
At least 10 years but less than CALCAGE years
CALCAGE years
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DK/REF
PIV12 [IF CALCAGE GT 17 AND ((PIV4 = 2 OT PIV6 < 6 OR PIV7 = 2 OR 3 OR DK/REF)] Before
you turned 18 was there another man who was like a father to you?
[IF CALCAGE = 16 OR 17 AND (PIV4 = 2 OR PIV6 < 6 OR PIV7 = 2 OR 3 OR DK/REF)] Is there
another man who has been like a father to you while you’ve been growing up?
1
2

Yes
No

DK/REF
PIV13 [IF PIV12 = 1 AND CALCAGE GT 17] Who was the other man who was most like a father to you
before you turned 18?
[IF PIV12 = 1 AND CALCAGE = 16 OR 17] Who is the other man who has been most like a
father to you while you’ve been growing up?
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12

An adoptive father
An stepfather
A foster father
Your mother’s boyfriend
A grandfather
An uncle
A brother, including a step- or half-brother
A cousin
A minister or member of the clergy
A teacher
A neighbor
Some other man

DK/REF
PIV14 Were you living with a male parent or male parent-figure at the time you were 14 years old?
1
2

Yes
No

DK/REF
PIV15 [IF PIV14 = 1] Who was the male parent or male parent-figure you were living with when you
were 14 years old?
1
Your biological father
2
Your adoptive father
3
Your stepfather
4
A foster father
5
Your mother's boyfriend
6
Your grandfather
7
Your uncle
8
Some other male parent-figure
DK/REF
PIV16 Were you living with a female parent or female parent figure at the time you were 14 years old?
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1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF
PIV17 [IF PIV16 = 1] Who was the female parent or female parent-figure you were living with when you
were 14 years old?
1
Your biological mother
2
Your adoptive mother
3
Your stepmother
4
A foster mother
5
Your father’s girlfriend
6
Your grandmother
7
Your aunt
8
Some other female parent-figure
DK/REF
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CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES
CE1

Next, we’ll ask about some experiences you may have had growing up.
Which of the following experiences did you have before age 18?

CE1a Did your mother or father die before you were 18?
CE1b Did your parents separate or divorce before you were 18?
CE1c Did either parent attempt or commit suicide?
CE1d Was either parent in prison or jail for 6 months or longer?
CE1e Did either parent, or person who raised you, have a mental illness?
CE1f Did either parent, or person who raised you, have an alcohol or drug problem?
CE1g Were you sent to a juvenile detention center?
DK/REF
CE2

Yes
1
1
1
1
1
1
1

No
2
2
2
2
2
2
2

[IF CALCAGE GT 17] At any time before you turned 18 did you live…
[IF CALCAGE = 16 OR 17] At any time since you were born have you lived…
Yes
1
1
1

CE2a With your biological mother?
CE2b With your biological father?
CE2c In a foster home?
DK/REF
CE3

No
2
2
2

[IF CALCAGE GT 17] How often did you do each of the following things before age 18?
[IF CALCAGE = 16 OR 17] How often have you done each of the following things?

CE3a. Bully or threaten other kids?
CE3b. Start fights?
CE3c. Run away from home and stay away
overnight?
CE3d. Lie, or “con” other people?
CE3e. Set fires?
CE3f. Stay out very late, long after you were
supposed to be home?
CE3g. Skip school?
DK/REF
CE4

Very
Often
1
1

Often

Sometimes

Rarely

Never

2
2

3
3

4
4

5
5

1

2

3

4

5

1
1

2
2

3
3

4
4

5
5

1

2

3

4

5

1

2

3

4

5

[IF CALCAGE GT 17] How often did you do each of the following things before age 18?
[IF CALCAGE = 16 OR 17] How often have you done each of the following things?

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Very
Often

Often

Sometimes

Rarely

1

2

3

4

5

1

2

3

4

5

1

2

3

4

5

1

2

3

4

5

1

2

3

4

5

Never

CE4a Argue, or “talk back,” to adults?

CE4b Disobey rules at home, school, or work?

CE4c Refuse to follow directions from adults
like your parents, teacher, or boss?

CE4d Blame others for your mistakes or bad
behavior?
CE4e Do mean things to “pay people back”
for things they did that you didn’t like?
DK/REF
CE5

[IF CALCAGE GT 17] How often did you have each of the following experiences before age
18?
[IF CALCAGE = 16 OR 17] How often have you had each of the following experiences?

CE5a Your family was on welfare?
CE5b You were homeless?
CE5c You had to do chores too hard or
dangerous for someone your age?
CE5d You didn’t have anyone who would take
care of you or protect you?
CE5e Nobody ensured you had adequate food
or clothing or medical care?
CE5f Someone touched you or made you
touch them in a sexual way against your
will?
CE5g You were sexually abused at home?
CE5h You were beaten up or terrorized by
bullies at school or in the
neighborhood?
DK/REF
CE6

Very
Often
1
1

Often

Sometimes

Rarely

Never

2
2

3
3

4
4

5
5

1

2

3

4

5

1

2

3

4

5

1

2

3

4

5

1

2

3

4

5

1

2

3

4

5

1

2

3

4

5

[IF CALCAGE GT 17] How often did you have each of the following experiences before age 18?
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[IF CALCAGE = 16 OR 17] How often have you had each of the following experiences?

CE6a Someone in your family hit you so hard
that it left bruises or marks?
CE6b You were physically abused at home?
CE6c You felt that someone in your family
hated you?
CE6d You were emotionally abused at home?
CE6e People in your family said hurtful or
insulting things to you?
CE6f Someone in your family made you feel
important?
CE6g You felt loved and cared for?
CE6h Your family was a source of strength
and support?
DK/REF

Very
Often

Often

Sometimes

Rarely

Never

1

2

3

4

5

1

2

3

4

5

1

2

3

4

5

1

2

3

4

5

1

2

3

4

5

1

2

3

4

5

1

2

3

4

5

1

2

3

4

5

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LIVING AREA AND ACTIVITIES
DEFINE A9c_FILL:
IF A9c=1, A9c_FILL= “an open dorm”
IF A9c=2, A9c_FILL= “a dorm with cubicles”
IF A9c=3, A9c_FILL= “a unit with cells”
IF A9c=4, A9c_FILL= “a unit with rooms”
IF A9c=5, A9c_FILL= “an area not originally intended as housing, such as a gym, classroom, or
day room”
LA_2

These questions are about this prison and how inmates are housed here.
[IF A9c = 1 OR 2 OR 3 OR 4 OR 5]: Earlier you said you spent last night in [A9c_FILL].
Including you, about how many inmates are currently housed in this housing unit?
[IF A9c=6 OR DK OR REF]: Including you, about how many inmates are currently housed in the
housing unit where you spent last night?
1
1
2
2-5
3
6 - 10
4
11 - 15
5
16 - 30
6
31 or more
DK/REF

LA_3

Does your housing unit have any windows that allow the sun to shine in during the day?
1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF

LA_4

How noisy is it in your housing unit during sleeping hours?
1
Not at all noisy
2
Slightly noisy
3
Pretty noisy
4
Very noisy
DK/REF

LA_17 How crowded is it in your housing unit?
1
Not at all crowded
2
Slightly crowded
3
Pretty crowded
4
Very crowded
DK/REF
LA_18 How much privacy do you have in your housing unit?
1
2
3
4

None
A little
Some
A lot
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DK/REF
LA_5

How often is it too hot in your housing unit?
1
All of the time
2
Most of the time
3
Some of the time
4
Never
DK/REF

LA_6

How often is it too cold in your housing unit?
1
All of the time
2
Most of the time
3
Some of the time
4
Never
DK/REF

LA_7

How often do you see mice, rats, bugs, or insects in your housing unit?
1
All of the time
2
Most of the time
3
Some of the time
4
Never
DK/REF

LA_19 How crowded is it in other parts of the facility, outside of your housing unit – for example, in the
dining hall, classrooms, gym, or work areas?
1
Not at all crowded
2
Slightly crowded
3
Pretty crowded
4
Very crowded
DK/REF
LA_8

During the last 24 hours, about how many hours did you spend in your housing unit? Please
include time when you were sleeping.
NUMBER OF HOURS: __________ [RANGE: 1 – 24]
DK/REF

LA_9

During the last 24 hours, did you spend any time outdoors?
1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF

LA_10 [IF LA_9 = 1] During the last 24 hours, about how much time did you spend outdoors?
1
Less than 30 minutes
2
At least 30 minutes but less than 1 hour
3
At least 1 hour but less than 2 hours
4
At least 2 hours but less than 5 hours
5
5 hours or more
DK/REF
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LA_11 During the past 24 hours, about how many hours did you spend sleeping?
1
Less than 30 minutes
2
At least 30 minutes but less than 1 hour
3
At least 1 hour but less than 2 hours
4
At least 2 hours but less than 5 hours
5
At least 5 hours but less than 7 hours
6
At least 7 hours but less than 9 hours
7
9 hours or more
DK/REF
LA_12 The next questions are about how you spend your time at this prison. Please think about how you
spent the last 24 hours.
During the last 24 hours, did you…

LA_12a. Attend a class or training?
LA_12b. Exercise or work out?
LA_12c. Watch television?
LA_12d. Read books, newspapers or magazines?
LA_12e. Work at a job?
LA_12f. Participate in religious meetings or activities?
LA_12g. Have in-person visits with family or friends?
LA_12h. Talk on the telephone with family or friends?
LA_12i. Play games like cards, chess, checkers, or sports with other
inmates?
LA_12j. Talk with your lawyer – either in person or on the telephone?
LA_12k. Visit the library?
LA_12l. Visit the infirmary or medical ward?
DK/REF

Yes
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1

No
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2

1
1
1

2
2
2

LA_14 Now think about how you spent your time during the past 7 days. Did you do any of the
following things during the past 7 days?

LA_14a. [IF LA_12a = 2 OR DK OR REF] Attend a class or training?
LA_14b. [IF LA_12b = 2 OR DK OR REF] Exercise or work out?
LA_14c. [IF LA_12c = 2 OR DK OR REF] Watch television?
LA_14d. [IF LA_12d = 2 OR DK OR REF] Read books, newspapers or
magazines?
LA_14e. [IF LA_12e = 2 OR DK OR REF] Work at a job?
LA_14f. [IF LA_12f = 2 OR DK OR REF] Participate in religious
meetings or activities
LA_14g. [IF LA_12g = 2 OR DK OR REF] Have in-person visits with
family or friends?
LA_14h. [IF LA_12h = 2 OR DK OR REF] Talk on the telephone with
family or friends?
LA_14i. [IF LA_12i = 2 OR DK OR REF] Play games with other inmates
such as cards, chess, checkers, or sports?
LA_14j. [IF LA_12j = 2 OR DK OR REF] Talk with your lawyer – either
in person or on the telephone?
LA_14k. [IF LA_12k = 2 OR DK OR REF] Visit the library?
LA_14l. [IF LA_12l = 2 OR DK OR REF] Visit the infirmary or medical
ward?
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1
1
1
1

No
2
2
2
2

1
1

2
2

1

2

1

2

1

2

1

2

1
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DK/REF
LA_15 How would you describe the amount of food you currently receive at this facility?
1
There is too much food
2
There is just the right amount of food
3
There is not enough food
DK/REF
LA_16 How would you describe the quality of the food you currently receive at this facility?
1
Excellent
2
Very good
3
Good
4
Fair
5
Poor
DK/REF
LA_20 Are there inmates in this facility who you think of as your friends?
1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF
LA_21 Are there inmates in this facility who you can talk to about your problems?
1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF
LA_22 Are there inmates in this facility who would protect you if another inmate was trying to hurt you?
1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF
LA_23 Are there correctional officers or other staff at this facility who you can talk to about your personal
problems?
1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF
LA_24 Are there correctional officers or other staff at this facility who would protect you if another
inmate was trying to hurt you?
1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF

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ALTERCATIONS, FIGHTS AND GRIEVANCES
AFG2 These next questions are about violence in this facility.
DOAFILL1, how often have inmates at this facility been hit, punched, or assaulted by other
inmates?
1
Frequently
2
Sometimes
3
Rarely
4
Never
DK/REF
AFG3 DOAFILL1, how often have you worried about being hit, punched, or assaulted by other inmates
in this facility?
1
Frequently
2
Sometimes
3
Rarely
4
Never
DK/REF
AFG4 DOAFILL1, how often have you seen other inmates with some type of weapon?
1
Frequently
2
Sometimes
3
Rarely
4
Never
DK/REF
AFG5 DOAFILL1, how often has there been gang activity at this facility?
1
Frequently
2
Sometimes
3
Rarely
4
Never
DK/REF
AFG6

DOAFILL1, have you been in a fight, assault, or incident in which another inmate tried to
harm you?
1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF

AFG7

[IF AFG6 = 1] DOAFILL1, how many times have you been in a fight, assault, or other
incident in which another inmate tried to harm you?
1
2
3
4
DK/REF

1 time
2 times
3 – 10 times
11 times or more

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AFG8

[IF AFG6 = 1 AND AFG7 = 1] DOAFILL1, what injuries did you receive in the fight,
assault, or incident in which another inmate tried to harm you?
[IF AFG6 = 1 AND AFG7 = 2 OR 3 OR 4 OR DK OR REF] DOAFILL1, what injuries
did you receive during any of the fights, assaults, or incidents in which another inmate
tried to harm you?

AFG8a. You received knife or stab wounds?
AFG8b. You received broken bones?
AFG8c. Your teeth were chipped or knocked out?
AFG8d. You received internal injuries?
AFG8e. You were knocked unconscious?
AFG8f. You received bruises, a black eye, sprains, cuts, scratches,
swelling, welts, or burns?
DK/REF
AFG9

Yes
1
1
1
1
1
1

No
2
2
2
2
2
2

[IF AFG8a = 1 OR AFG8b = 1 OR AFG8c = 1 OR AFG8d = 1 OR AFG8e = 1 OR AFG8f
= 1] Did you see a doctor, nurse, or other health care provider for your injuries?
1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF

AFG10

DOAFILL1, have you been in a fight, assault, or incident in which a correctional officer
or other facility staff person tried to harm you?
1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF

AFG11

[IF AFG10 = 1] DOAFILL1, how many times have you been in a fight, assault, or
incident in which a correctional officer or other facility staff person tried to harm you?
1
1 time
2
2 times
3
3 – 10 times
4
11 times or more
DK/REF

AFG12

[IF AFG10 = 1 AND AFG11 = 1] DOAFILL1, what injuries did you receive in the fight,
assault, or incident in which a correctional officer or other facility staff person tried to
harm you?
[IF AFG10 = 1 AND AFG11 = 2 OR 3 OR 4 OR DK OR REF] DOAFILL1, what
injuries did you receive in any of the fights, assaults, or incidents in which a correctional
officer or other facility staff person tried to harm you?

AFG12a.
AFG12b.
AFG12c.
AFG12d.
AFG12e.
AFG12f.

You received knife or stab wounds?
You received broken bones?
Your teeth were chipped or knocked out?
You received internal injuries?
You were knocked unconscious?
You received bruises, a black eye, sprains, cuts, scratches,
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1
1
1
1
1
1

No
2
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swelling, welts, or burns?
DK/REF
AFG13

[IF AFG12a = 1 OR AFG12b = 1 OR AFG12c = 1 OR AFG12d = 1 OR AFG12e = 1 OR
AFG12f = 1] Did you see a doctor, nurse, or other health care provider for your injuries?
1 Yes
2 No
DK/REF

AFG14

DOAFILL1, have any of your personal possessions or belongings been taken by another
inmate without your permission?
1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF

AFG15

[IF AFG14 = 1] DOAFILL1, how many times have any of your personal possessions or
belongings been taken by another inmate without your permission?
1
1 time
2
2 times
3
3 – 10 times
4
11 times or more
DK/REF

AFG16

DOAFILL1, do you think there has been enough staff at this facility to keep inmates
safe?
1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF

AFG17

DOAFILL1, have you filed a grievance for any reason?
1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF

AFG18

[IF AFG17 = 1] DOAFILL1, how many times have you filed a grievance for any reason?
1
1 time
2
2 times
3
3 – 10 times
4
11 times or more
DK/REF

AFG1 DOAFILL1, have you been written up or charged with…

AFG1a.
AFG1b.
AFG1c.
AFG1d.
AFG1e.

A drug violation, such as possession, use, or dealing in drugs?
Possession of a weapon?
Possession of stolen property?
Possession of any other unauthorized substance or item?
Verbal assault on a correctional officer or other staff member?
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1
1
1
1
1

No
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AFG1f. Physical assault on a correctional officer or other staff member?
AFG1g. Verbal assault on another inmate?
AFG1h. Physical assault on another inmate?
AFG1i. Escape or attempted escape?
AFG1j. Any other major violation, including work slowdowns, food strikes,
setting fires, rioting, etc.?
AFG1k. Any minor violations relating to facility orderliness and operation,
such as use of abusive language, horseplay, failing to follow sanitary
regulations, etc.?
DK/REF

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1
1
1
1

2
2
2
2
2

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2

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WORK ASSIGNMENTS
WA1

Now think about work assignments at this facility.
Do you currently have a work assignment outside this prison facility for which you leave the
prison grounds?
1
2

Yes
No

DK/REF
WA2

[IF WA1 = 1] For how many weeks have you been working at this work assignment that requires
you to leave the prison grounds?
1
2
3
4

Less than 1 week
1 – 5 weeks
6 – 12 weeks
13 weeks or longer

DK/REF
WA3

[IF WA1 = 1] In the past 7 days, about how many hours did you work outside the prison facility?
1 – 8 hours
9 – 16 hours
17 – 24 hours
25 – 32 hours
33 hours or more

1
2
3
4
5
DK/REF
WA4

Do you currently have a work assignment inside this prison or on the grounds of the prison?
1
2

Yes
No

DK/REF
WA5

[IF WA4 = 1] For how many weeks have you been working at this work assignment inside the
prison or on the grounds of the prison?
1
2
3
4

Less than 1 week
1 – 5 weeks
6 – 12 weeks
13 weeks or longer

DK/REF
WA6

[IF WA4 = 1] In the past 7 days, about how many hours did you work inside this prison or on the
grounds of the prison?
1
2

1 – 8 hours
9 – 16 hours
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3
4
5

17 – 24 hours
25 – 32 hours
33 hours or more

DK/REF
WA7

[IF WA1 = 1 OR WA4 = 1] Are you required to have a work assignment while in this prison?
1
2

Yes
No

DK/REF
WA8

[IF WA1 = 1 OR WA4 = 1] Are you paid money for the work assignment you have?
1
2

Yes
No

DK/REF
WA9

[IF WA8 = 1] Other than money, do you receive anything else for the work assignment you do,
such as time credits or other privileges?
[IF WA8 = 2 OR DK OR REF] Do you receive anything else for the work assignment you do,
such as time credits or other privileges?
1
2

Yes
No

DK/REF
WA10 [IF WA7 = 2] Inmates choose to have a work assignment for different reasons. Do you have a
work assignment…

WA10a. To break up boredom or see what the work
assignment is like?
WA10b. To spend time with friends or make
friends?
WA10c. To try to get out of prison early?
WA10d. To learn some new job skills?
WA10e. To earn spending money?
DK/REF

Yes

No

1

2

1
1
1
1

2
2
2
2

WA11 [IF WA1 = 2 AND WA4 = 2] DOAFILL1, have you ever had a work assignment?
1
2

Yes
No

DK/REF
WA12

[IF WA11 = 1] When was the last time you had a work assignment at this prison?
1
2
3

Within the past month
1 – 3 months ago
4 – 6 months ago
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4

7 – 12 months ago

DK/REF
WA13 [IF WA11 = 1 OR 2] Inmates do not have work assignments for a variety of reasons. For each
reason listed below, please indicate whether or not it is a reason why you don’t currently have a
work assignment.

WA13a. You are not healthy enough to work?
WA13b. You don’t want to do the jobs that are available?
WA13c. Facility staff will not allow you to work?
WA13d. You don’t have the skills needed?
WA13e. You would rather do other things with your time?
DK/REF

Yes
1
1
1
1
1

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2
2
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PROGRAM PARTICIPATION
PP_1

These next questions are about programs you have participated in at this facility.
DOAFILL1, have you participated in any job training programs, such as employment readiness or
vocational training?
1
2

Yes
No

DK/REF
PP_2

[IF PP_1 = 1] DOAFILL1, were you required to participate in any job training programs?
1
2

Yes
No

DK/REF
PP_3

[IF PP_1 = 1] Are you currently participating in any job training programs?
1
2

Yes
No

DK/REF
PP_4

[IF PP_3 = 2] Why aren’t you participating in any job training programs?

PP_4a.
PP_4b.
PP_4c.
PP_4d.
PP_4e.
DK/REF
PP_5

You completed the program?
You quit or dropped out of the program?
You are no longer allowed to participate in the program?
The program is no longer available at this facility?
Some other reason?

No
2
2
2
2
2

[IF PP_1 = 2] Why haven’t you participated in any job training programs DOAFILL2?

PP_5a. You are not interested in the program?
PP_5b. You are not eligible to participate in the program?
PP_5c. You are too busy to attend the program?
PP_5d. You don’t need job training?
PP_5e. You don’t think the program would be useful?
PP_5f. Job training programs are no longer offered at this facility?
PP_5g. Some other reason?
DK/REF
PP_6

Yes
1
1
1
1
1

Yes
1
1
1
1
1
1
1

No
2
2
2
2
2
2
2

Yes
1
1

No
2
2

[IF PP_1 = 1] Why did you participate in job training programs DOAFILL2?

PP_6a. To break up boredom or see what the program was like?
PP_6b. To spend time with friends or make friends?
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PP_6c. To try to get out of prison early?
PP_6d. To learn some new skills?
PP_6e. Some other reason?
DK/REF
PP_7

1
1
1

2
2
2

DOAFILL1, have you participated in any education programs, such as high school, GED, adult
basic education, college courses, or English as a Second Language?
1
2

Yes
No

DK/REF
PP_8

[IF PP_7 = 1] DOAFILL1, were you required to participate in any education programs?
1
2

Yes
No

DK/REF
PP_9

[IF PP_7 = 1] Are you currently participating in any education programs?
1
2

Yes
No

DK/REF
PP_10 [IF PP_9 = 2] Why aren’t you participating in any education programs?

PP_10a.
PP_10b.
PP_10c.
PP_10d.
PP_10e.
DK/REF

You completed the program?
You quit or dropped out of the program?
You are no longer allowed to participate in the program?
The program is no longer available at this facility?
Some other reason?

Yes
1
1
1
1
1

No
2
2
2
2
2

PP_11 [IF PP_7 = 2] Why haven’t you participated in any education programs DOAFILL2?

PP_11a.
PP_11b.
PP_11c.
PP_11d.
PP_11e.
PP_11f.
PP_11g.
DK/REF

You are not interested in the program?
You are not eligible to participate in the program?
You are too busy to attend the program?
You don’t need education training?
You don’t think the program would be useful?
Education programs are no longer offered at this facility?
Some other reason?

Yes
1
1
1
1
1
1
1

No
2
2
2
2
2
2
2

Yes
1
1
1

No
2
2
2

PP_12 [IF PP_7 = 1] Why did you participate in education programs DOAFILL2?

PP_12a. To break up boredom or see what the program was like?
PP_12b. To spend time with friends or make friends?
PP_12c. To try to get out of prison early?
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PP_12d. To learn some new skills?
PP_12e. Some other reason?
DK/REF

1
1

2
2

PP_13 [IF PP_7 = 1] What types of education programs did you participate in DOAFILL2?

PP_13a.
PP_13b.
PP_13c.
PP_13d.
PP_13e.
DK/REF

Basic education classes up through 8th grade?
High school or GED classes?
College level classes?
English as a Second Language or ESL classes?
Some other education program?

Yes
1
1
1
1
1

No
2
2
2
2
2

PP_14 DOAFILL1, have you participated in any of the following classes or programs?

PP_14a. A parenting or child rearing class?
PP_14b. An anger management or conflict resolution class?
PP_14c. A money management or financial planning class?
PP_14d. A sex offender treatment program?
PP_14e. A religious study group?
PP_14f. A prisoner assistance group such as a prisoner counseling
group, advisory council, worker’s council, or inmate liaison group?
PP_14g. A drug or alcohol support group such as Alcoholics
Anonymous, Al-Anon, or Narcotics Anonymous?
PP_14h. An arts and crafts program?
PP_14i. A health or nutrition program?
DK/REF

Yes
1
1
1
1
1
1

No
2
2
2
2
2
2

1

2

1
1

2
2

PP_15 [IF ANY ITEMS IN PP_14 = 1] Are you currently participating in any of the following classes or
programs?

PP_15a. [IF PP_14a = 1] A parenting or child rearing class?
PP_15b. [IF PP_14b = 1] An anger management or conflict resolution class?
PP_15c. [IF PP_14c = 1] A money management or financial planning class?
PP_15d. [IF PP_14d = 1] A sex offender treatment program?
PP_15e. [IF PP_14e = 1] A religious study group?
PP_15f. [IF PP_14f = 1] A prisoner assistance group such as a prisoner
counseling group, advisory council, worker’s council, or inmate liaison group?
PP_15g. [IF PP_14g = 1] A drug or alcohol support group such as Alcoholics
Anonymous, Al-Anon, or Narcotics Anonymous?
PP_15h. [IF PP_14h = 1] An arts and crafts program?
PP_15i. [IF PP_14i = 1] A health or nutrition program?
DK/REF

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1
1
1
1
1
1

No
2
2
2
2
2
2

1

2

1
1

2
2

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VISITORS AND OUTSIDE CONTACT
VOC_1 These next questions are about contact you have with people outside this facility. By contact we
mean phone calls, video visits, e-mails, text messages, letters, DVDs, CDs, tape recordings, or inperson visits.
DOAFILL1, have you had any contact with your relatives?
1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF
VOC_2 [IF VOC_1 = 1] DOAFILL1, what kinds of contact have you had with any of your relatives?
Have you…
YES

NO

VOC_2a. Had in-person visits?

1

2

VOC_2b. Talked on the phone?

1

2

VOC_2c. Received letters?
VOC_2d. Had some other type of contact such as emails, text messaging,
video visiting, DVDs, CDs, or tape recordings?

1

2

1

2

DK/REF
VOC_3

[IF VOC_2a = 1 OR VOC_2b = 1 OR VOC_2c = 1 OR VOC_2d = 1] When was the last
time you had any kind of contact with your relatives?
1
2
3
4
5
6

Within the past day
More than a day ago but within the past week
More than a week ago but within the past month
More than a month ago but within the past 3 months
More than 3 months ago but within the past 6 months
More than 6 months ago

DK/REF
VOC_4

[IF VOC_1 = 2] Why do you think you have not had any kind of contact with your relatives
DOAFILL2? Do you think it is because…
YES

NO

VOC_4a. They live too far away?

1

2

VOC_4b. They cannot afford to travel to this prison?

1

2

VOC_4c. They don’t want to see you while you are incarcerated?
VOC_4d. You are not allowed to have visitors?

1

2

1

2

1

2

1

2

VOC_4e. You do not want to have visitors?
VOC_4f. They are not healthy enough to travel?
DK/REF
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VOC_5

DOAFILL1, have you had any contact with your friends or acquaintances?
1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF

VOC_6

[IF VOC_5 = 1] DOAFILL1, what kinds of contact have you had with your friends or
acquaintances? Have you…
YES

NO

VOC_6a. Had in-person visits?

1

2

VOC_6b. Talked on the phone?

1

2

VOC_6c. Received letters?
VOC_6d. Had some other type of contact such as emails, text
messaging, video visiting, DVDs, CDs, or tape recordings?

1

2

1

2

DK/REF
VOC_7

[IF VOC_6a = 1 OR VOC_6b = 1 OR VOC_6c = 1 OR VOC_6d = 1] When was the last time
you had any kind of contact with your friends or acquaintances?
1
2
3
4
5
6

Within the past day
More than a day ago but within the past week
More than a week ago but within the past month
More than a month ago but within the past 3 months
More than 3 months ago but within the past 6 months
More than 6 months ago

DK/REF
VOC_8

[IF VOC_5 = 2] Why do you think you have not had any kind of contact with your friends
or acquaintances DOAFILL2? Do you think it is because…
YES

NO

VOC_8a. They live too far away?

1

2

VOC_8b. They cannot afford to travel to this prison?

1

2

VOC_8c. They don’t want to see you while you are incarcerated?
VOC_8d. You are not allowed to have visitors?

1

2

1

2

1

2

1

2

VOC_8e. You do not want to have visitors?
VOC_8f. They are not healthy enough to travel?
DK/REF

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POST-RELEASE PLANS
PRP1

[IF B24 NE 1] These last questions are about plans you may have for after you are released from
this facility.
Do you have a definite date on which you expect to be released from prison?
1
2

Yes
No

DK/REF
PRP2

[IF PRP1 = 1] In what year do you think you will be released from prison?
1
2
3
4
5
6
7

[CURRENT YEAR]
[CURRENT YEAR + 1]
[CURRENT YEAR +2]
[CURRENT YEAR + 3]
[CURRENT YEAR + 4]
[CURRENT YEAR + 5]
[CURRENT YEAR + 6] or later

DK/REF
PRP3

[IF PRP1 = 2 OR DK OR REF] Do you expect to ever be released from prison?
1
2

Yes
No

DK/REF
PRP4

[IF PRP3 = 1] In what year is your earliest possible release date?
1
2
3
4
5
6
7

[CURRENT YEAR]
[CURRENT YEAR + 1]
[CURRENT YEAR +2]
[CURRENT YEAR + 3]
[CURRENT YEAR + 4]
[CURRENT YEAR + 5]
[CURRENT YEAR + 6] or later

DK/REF
PRP14

[IF B24 NE 1] How far is this prison from where you were living before you entered prison on
your current incarceration?
1
Less than 5 miles
2
5 – 10 miles
3
11 – 20 miles
4
21 – 50 miles
5
51 – 100 miles
6
101 – 500 miles
7
501 miles or more
DK/REF

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PRP5

[IF PRP3 NE 2 OR PRP1=1] Do you have a plan for where you will live after you are released
from prison?
1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF

PRP6

[IF PRP5 = 1] Did any staff at this prison help you make plans for where you will live after you
are released from prison?
1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF

PRP7

[IF PRP5 = 1] Do you think you will live alone after you are released from prison or do you think
you will live with other people?
1
Will live alone
2
Will live with other people
DK/REF

PRP8

[IF PRP7 = 2] Who do you plan to live with after you are released from prison?

PRP8a. [IF D1 = 1] Your husband or wife?
PRP8b. Your boyfriend or girlfriend?
PRP8c. Your parents or step-parents?
PRP8d. Your brother or sister?
PRP8e. Your children who are younger than 18?
PRP8f. Your children who are at least 18 years old?
PRP8g. Your grandparents?
PRP8h. Your grandchildren?
PRP8i. Some other relative, such as an aunt, uncle, or cousin?
PRP8j. Someone you are not related to?
DK/REF
PRP9

Yes
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1

No
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2

Yes
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1

No
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2

[IF PRP5 = 1] Where do you plan to live after you are released from prison?

PRP9a.
PRP9b.
PRP9c.
PRP9d.
PRP9e.
PRP9f.
PRP9g.
PRP9h.
DK/REF

In your own house, apartment, condo or mobile home?
In someone else’s house, apartment, condo or mobile home?
In transitional housing for former inmates such as a halfway house?
In a residential treatment facility?
In a rooming house, hotel, or motel?
In a car, truck, or other motor vehicle?
In a homeless shelter, on the street, or in some outdoor location?
In some other place?

PRP10 [IF PRP3 NE 2 OR PRP1=1] Do you plan to get a job after you are released from prison?
1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF
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PRP12 [IF PRP3 NE 2 OR PRP1=1] Do you have plans to go to school after you are released from prison?
1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF

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INTERVIEW DEBRIEFING
M0

Thank you for completing the survey. Now we have a few questions about your experience with
this interview.
Touch the NEXT button to go to the next screen.

M1

How difficult was it for you to use the computer to do this survey?
1
Not difficult at all
2
Sort of difficult
3
Very difficult
DK/REF

DEFINE InterviewTypeFill:
IF RANDOM = 95, then InterviewTypeFill = “your own experiences with sex and sexual assault
in this facility”
IF RANDOM = 5, then InterviewTypeFill = “your childhood and your experiences at this facility”
M2

How comfortable did you feel using the computer to answer questions about
[InterviewTypeFIll])?
1
Very comfortable
2
Somewhat comfortable
3
Somewhat uncomfortable
4
Very uncomfortable
DK/REF

M3.

How upsetting did you find it to answer questions about [InterviewTypeFIll]?
1
Not upsetting at all
2
Somewhat upsetting
3
Very upsetting
DK/REF

M4.

How accurate are the answers you entered into the computer?
1
Not very accurate
2
Fairly accurate
3
Very accurate
DK/REF

M5

Did anyone tell you directly that you were required to participate in this study?
1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF

M6

[IF M5 = 1] Who told you that you were required to participate in this study?
1
A facility staff person
2
An interviewer from RTI
3
Another inmate
4
Someone else
DK/REF
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M7

[IF M6 = 2] Were you ever made to feel that you were required to participate in this study?
1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF

M8.

Did anyone put pressure on you to answer the survey questions in a certain way?
1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF

M9.

[IF M8 = 1] Who pressured you to answer the survey questions in a certain way?
1
A facility staff person
2
An interviewer from RTI
3
Another inmate
4
Someone else
DK/REF

M10.

[IF M8 = 1 AND RANDOM = 95] Are there any types of sex or sexual contact that you didn’t
report in this survey because someone pressured you not to?
1
Yes
2
No
DK/REF

M11.

That is all the questions we have. If you found the survey questions upsetting for any reason, your
interviewer can tell you how to contact a mental health counselor employed by this facility.
Thank you very much for participating in this study.

M11a. Please tell your interviewer that you have completed the survey.
M12.

THANK INMATE FOR PARTICIPATING.
NOTIFY OFFICER THAT THE INMATE IS FINISHED AND CAN LEAVE THE INTERVIEW
ROOM. AFTER THE INMATE LEAVES THE ROOM, ENTER THE PASSWORD TO
CONTINUE ON TO YOUR DEBRIEFING QUESTIONS.
ENTER PASSWORD TO CONTINUE.
NOTE TO PROGRAMMER: WE’LL NEED A SHORT PASSWORD SO THAT
RESPONDENTS CAN’T GO ANY FURTHER IN THE INTERVIEW. THE LAST SET OF
DEBRIEFING QUESTIONS WILL BE FOR THE INTERVIEWER.

M13.

Estimate the respondent’s understanding of the interview
1
2
3

M14

No difficulty – no language or reading problem
Some difficulty
A great deal of difficulty

Please record any comments the respondent made about the nature of the questions or the task of
answering the questions during either the CAPI or ACASI portions of the interview.
____________________________ [ALLOW 150 CHARACTERS]
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M15

How upset did the respondent appear to be during the ACASI portion of the interview?
1
2
3

M16

Not upset at all
Somewhat upset
Very upset

[IF M15 = 2 OR 3] Please provide any details you can about why this inmate appeared to be
somewhat or very upset during the ACASI portion of the interview.
___________________________ [ALLOW 150 CHARACTERS]

M17

Did this inmate complete the interview while wearing shackles?
1
2

Yes
No

M18. Did this inmate complete the interview while wearing handcuffs?
1
2

Yes
No

M19. Did the inmate complain to you about how long they had to wait to be seen by an interviewer?
1 Yes
2 No
M20

How much difficulty did you have persuading this inmate to participate in the NIS?
1
2
3
4
5

No difficulty – the inmate was eager to participate
Just a little difficulty – the inmate was willing, but not eager, to participate
Some difficulty – the inmate wasn’t willing but you were able to persuade him/her
Quite a lot of difficulty – you had to really work to counter the inmate’s objections
This inmate had previously refused to participate and you were working the case as a
refusal converter

M21

Indicate the degree of distractions or interruptions during the interview.
1
None
2
A few
3
A lot

M22

Was the privacy of the interview setting compromised at any point during the interview?
1
2

M23

M24

Yes
No

[IF M22 = 1] In what way was the privacy of the interview setting compromised during this
interview?
_______________________________ [ALLOW 150 CHARACTERS]
[IF I3 = 1] Did the inmate take the incentive that was offered?
1
2

M26

YES
NO

PLEASE PROVIDE ANY OTHER COMMENTS ABOUT THE INTERVIEW THAT WOULD
BE USEFUL FOR THE PROJECT TEAM TO KNOW:
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___________________________ [ALLOW 150 CHARACTERS]
REVIEW

INTERVIEWER: YOU HAVE REACHED THE END OF THE INTERVIEW. ENTER 1
AND TOUCH THE FINISH BUTTON BELOW TO FINALIZE THIS CASE AND
RETURN TO THE CASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM.

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