About the Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003
Congress enacted the Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003 (PREA) to address the problem of sexual abuse of persons in the custody of U.S. correctional agencies. PREA calls for Federal, State, and local corrections systems to have a zero-tolerance policy regarding prison rape (as defined by PREA) in prisons, jails, police lock-ups, and other confinement facilities.
Highlights of PREA include:
- Requires development of standards for detection, prevention, reduction, and punishment of prison rape.
- Standardizes collection and dissemination of information on the incidence of prison rape.
- Awards grants to help State and local governments implement the Act’s provisions.
The Act applies to all public and private institutions that house adult or juvenile offenders and to community-based correctional agencies.
(Source: National Institute of Justice website 09.19.17)
For reporting PREA incidents, one may call any of the following numbers:
PREA Hotline: 833-362-7732 (PREA)
Kentucky Department of Corrections: 502-564-7023
Supervising Probation and Parole Office: 502-896-1775
Community Transitional Services: 502-855-6500
Assistance for Victims of PREA Incidents: 844-237-2331
All reports are investigated. Anyone may file a report – identifying themselves or anonymously. Reports are investigated and/or referred out to appropriate agencies for referral. This includes but is not limited to reports of sexual harassment, abuse, voyeurism, inappropriate behavior.