News of Interest
Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Formula Victim Assistance Rule Change Effective August 8, 2016
The Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) published the final rule for its Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Formula Victim Assistance Grant Program in the Federal Register on July 8, 2016.
FY 2016 List of Re-Certification and Re-Assurance Submissions for Audit Year 2
This includes a list of jurisdictions that submitted re-certifications and re-assurances for Audit Year 2 of the first 3-year PREA audit cycle. Those assurances and letters have also been included.
PREA Letter to all State Governors from the Office of Justice Programs and Office of Violence Against Women
Signed by Karol V. Mason, Assistant Attorney General at the Office of Justice Programs, and Bea Hanson, Principal Deputy Director at the Office of Violence Against Women, this letter was sent to all state governors on February 25, 2016.
New Resource: The Prosecutors' Resource on Sexual Abuse in Confinement
PRC, along with its partner Æquitas, has released a resource guide for prosecutors for their work on cases involving sexual abuse and sexual harassment in confinement.
New Resource: Developing and Implementing PREA-Compliant Staffing Plan
PRC, along with its partner, The Moss Group, Inc., has released a white paper and produced an accompanying webinar on developing facility-specific staffing plans that incorporate the necessary factors as outlined in Standard §115.13 – Supervision and monitoring.
PREA Program: Demonstration Projects to Establish “Zero Tolerance” Cultures for Sexual Assault in Correctional Facilities FY 2015 Competitive Grant Announcement
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) is seeking applications for funding for the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Program.
Field Training Program Update
The PRC and the PREA Management Office at the Bureau of Justice Assistance within DOJ are proud to announce the first of eight Field Training Program training audits.
PREA Letter to all State Governors from the Office of Justice Programs and Office of Violence Against Women
Signed by Karol V. Mason, Assistant Attorney General at the Office of Justice Programs, and Bea Hanson, Principal Deputy Director at the Office of Violence Against Women, this letter was sent to all state governors on March 5, 2015.
New Resource: Know Your Rights: Laws, Court Decisions, and Advocacy Tips to Protect Transgender Prisoners
The American Civil Liberties Union and the National Center for Lesbian Rights released a guide to identify laws, court decisions, advocacy tips, and other resources that may be helpful for adult transgender prisoners.
Facility Training Audit Opportunity
New training and audit preparation opportunity for facilities.