The Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) was passed in 2003 with unanimous support from both parties in Congress.
Purpose
The purpose of the act was to "provide for the analysis of the incidence and effects of prison rape in Federal, State, and local institutions and to provide information, resources, recommendations and funding to protect individuals from prison rape." (Prison Rape Elimination Act, 2003).
In addition to creating a mandate for significant research from the Bureau of Justice Statistics and through the National Institute of Justice, funding through the Bureau of Justice Assistance and the National Institute of Corrections supported major efforts in many state correctional, juvenile detention, community corrections, and jail systems.
Reporting
Methods for inmates to report Sexual Abuse or Sexual Harassment include:
PREA Hotline - 844-429-5412
- Third Party Reports
- Verbal or Inmate request slips to any staff member
Methods for Civilians to report Sexual Abuse or Sexual Harassment include:
- Contact on Duty Shift Commander
- PREA Hotline 866-823-6703
- Voicemail for PREA Coordinator (724) 431-2190
PREA Audit Report
Access the 2022 PREA Audit
PREA Statistics
2021 PREA Statistics
2022 PREA Statistics