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Below is a list of all currently certified, previously certified, decertified, suspended, and restricted auditors. Auditor searches can be customized by location and certification status.

Each PREA audit must have one lead DOJ-certified PREA auditor who is responsible for the conduct of the audit and all work products. A lead auditor can employ other DOJ-certified PREA auditors to function as secondary auditors or support staff who are not DOJ-certified auditors. However, it is important to know that auditors who have been decertified or who are on suspension may not participate in PREA audits, nor as an agent of a PREA auditor. (See 34 U.S.C. §30307(e)(8)(B)(i).) An auditor with 'Restricted' status may need permission from the DOJ PREA Management Office to initiate new PREA audits or complete PREA audits in progress.

Agencies and facilities, as well as DOJ-certified PREA auditors seeking audit support staff, are strongly encouraged to check the list for the names of auditors who have been decertified and auditors who are suspended, to ensure that the selected auditor and support staff employed by the auditor are eligible.

Note that auditors who voluntarily surrendered their certification or were not recertified when their three-year certification expired are still eligible to participate in an audit as an agent of a DOJ-certified PREA auditor.

Auditors submitted the bio information located below. The PRC posted only those bios from certified auditors who consented, and made only minor spelling, punctuation, and grammar corrections. 

Questions about eligibility to conduct an audit or serve as support staff should be directed to the PRC by submitting a Contact us form.

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Valerie Wolfe Mahfood
Certification Status
Certified
Nederland, TX
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Adult facilities
Read more about Valerie Wolfe
Dr. Valerie Wolfe Mahfood has served with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for 30 years as a correctional officer, offender grievance investigator, and currently within the Access to Courts program. She is a primary member of the Safe Prison and Extortion Teams. In this, she routinely investigates allegations of staff misconduct, offender extortion, gang activity, physical assault, and sexual abuse. Along with a doctorate in criminal justice, Valerie also has doctorate in organizational development and change, as well as a master's in business administration.
Lawrence Mahoney
Certification Status
Inactive
Wauwatosa, WI
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Richard Makelky
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No longer certified
Mandan, ND
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Asghar Mallick
Certification Status
Certified
NEW PALTZ, NY
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Certification Type
Juvenile facilities
Read more about Asghar
Farooq is the longest-tenured director in New York State (NYS), leading the state’s largest limited secure facility. He has over 24 years of experience with NYS Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS). He has led several statewide improvement projects within the agency. He is a trained OCFS investigator who has conducted countless mock audits of various facilities. His medical background and expertise offers a unique perspective and insight into compliance and implementation. 
Cynthia Malm
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No longer certified
Boise, ID
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Date Formerly Certified:
Michelle Mandery Baldwin
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No longer certified
Weimar, CA
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Paula Manning
Certification Status
Certified
Los Angeles, CA
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Certification Type
Juvenile facilities
Read more about Paula
Paula is currently an Investigator for the Los Angeles County Office of Inspector General (OIG). Prior to transferring to OIG, she was a Supervising Deputy Probation Officer for the Los Angeles County Probation Department for fifteen years where she also served as an Internal Affairs Investigator.
Sharon Manton
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No longer certified
Harrisburg, PA
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Last Recertified On
Date Formerly Certified:
Heather Manuz
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No longer certified
Salt Lake City, UT
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Last Recertified On
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Robert Manville
Certification Status
Restricted
Milledgeville, GA
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Last Recertified On
Certification Type
Adult facilities
Juvenile facilities
Biography
Robert is employed by the Nakamoto Group, Inc., where he presently the serves as the subject matter expert for family and unaccompanied children for ICE. Previously, he worked with the Department of Juvenile Justice and the Department of Corrections in Georgia. During this 30-year tenure, he served as assistant warden, warden, juvenile center director, regional and state juvenile justice director, and in many other positions.
Valerie Wolfe Mahfood
Certification Status
Certified
Nederland, TX
Certification Date
Last Recertified On
Certification Type
Adult facilities
Read more about Valerie Wolfe
Dr. Valerie Wolfe Mahfood has served with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for 30 years as a correctional officer, offender grievance investigator, and currently within the Access to Courts program. She is a primary member of the Safe Prison and Extortion Teams. In this, she routinely investigates allegations of staff misconduct, offender extortion, gang activity, physical assault, and sexual abuse. Along with a doctorate in criminal justice, Valerie also has doctorate in organizational development and change, as well as a master's in business administration.
Richard Makelky
Certification Status
No longer certified
Mandan, ND
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Date Formerly Certified:
Cynthia Malm
Certification Status
No longer certified
Boise, ID
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Last Recertified On
Date Formerly Certified:
Paula Manning
Certification Status
Certified
Los Angeles, CA
Certification Date
Certification Type
Juvenile facilities
Read more about Paula
Paula is currently an Investigator for the Los Angeles County Office of Inspector General (OIG). Prior to transferring to OIG, she was a Supervising Deputy Probation Officer for the Los Angeles County Probation Department for fifteen years where she also served as an Internal Affairs Investigator.
Heather Manuz
Certification Status
No longer certified
Salt Lake City, UT
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Last Recertified On
Date Formerly Certified:
Lawrence Mahoney
Certification Status
Inactive
Wauwatosa, WI
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Last Recertified On
Asghar Mallick
Certification Status
Certified
NEW PALTZ, NY
Certification Date
Last Recertified On
Certification Type
Juvenile facilities
Read more about Asghar
Farooq is the longest-tenured director in New York State (NYS), leading the state’s largest limited secure facility. He has over 24 years of experience with NYS Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS). He has led several statewide improvement projects within the agency. He is a trained OCFS investigator who has conducted countless mock audits of various facilities. His medical background and expertise offers a unique perspective and insight into compliance and implementation. 
Michelle Mandery Baldwin
Certification Status
No longer certified
Weimar, CA
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Last Recertified On
Date Formerly Certified:
Sharon Manton
Certification Status
No longer certified
Harrisburg, PA
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Last Recertified On
Date Formerly Certified:
Robert Manville
Certification Status
Restricted
Milledgeville, GA
Certification Date
Last Recertified On
Certification Type
Adult facilities
Juvenile facilities
Biography
Robert is employed by the Nakamoto Group, Inc., where he presently the serves as the subject matter expert for family and unaccompanied children for ICE. Previously, he worked with the Department of Juvenile Justice and the Department of Corrections in Georgia. During this 30-year tenure, he served as assistant warden, warden, juvenile center director, regional and state juvenile justice director, and in many other positions.