What we do

The PRC provides information, support, and guidance to advance the conduct of PREA audits in adult and juvenile confinement facilities nationwide.

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How to use this site

This website is designed to serve multiple audiences, including correctional administrators, management, and line staff; sheriffs and officers; community corrections personnel; juvenile detention administrators and staff; PREA auditors; advocates; and survivors and their families. Learn more about using the site.

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Implementation

If you work for an adult or juvenile corrections or law enforcement agency interested in PREA implementation and compliance, start with our implementation section.

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Resource library

If you're looking for resources, training tools, or a PREA-related publication, you'll find a comprehensive set of materials in our library.

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Audit

If you need information about the PREA audit process or are interested in becoming a PREA auditor yourself, you'll find everything you need in our audit section.

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PRC news

Delivering PREA to People with Disabilities

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Delivering PREA to People with Disabilities

PREA Standard ยง 115.16 requires agencies to ensure people in confinement, including those with disabilities, have equal access to efforts preventing and responding to sexual abuse and harassment. This page provides links to clearinghouse resources to help agencies meet this requirement.

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FTP Resources for Auditors

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FTP Resources for Auditors

The PRC is offering this compilation of auditor resources used by the Field Training Program (FTP). The resources were developed by the FTP team to aid in obtaining and collecting audit documentation and comprehensive facility data.

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History of PREA Video

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History of PREA Video

The PRC developed a 6-minute history video documenting the passage and early years of the Prison Rape Elimination Act. This informative resource has been made freely available and can be utilized as a training tool.

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The PREA Resource Center provides timely information on new resources to our library, Online Audit System training opportunities, and other high priority announcements related to the audit. Sign up to receive our communications via email.

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For survivors

This section of our website is designed to assist individuals who have experienced sexual abuse or sexual harassment while in confinement and family members or loved ones of these individuals.

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