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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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Kate Burkhardt, Ph.D.
Certification Status
Certified
Adelanto, CA
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Last Recertified On
Certification Type
Adult facilities
Read more about Kate
Dr. Kate Burkhardt is currently a Chief Psychologist serving a special assignment with California Correctional Health Care System (CCHCS) Headquarters; Statewide Mental Health Program. She has worked for the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) over the past two decades (interning in 2002, earning a Doctoral degree (Adult Clinical Psychology) in 2004, and obtaining California licensure in 2006). Auditing, monitoring, as well as quality assurance and improvement projects have been continuous functions of her career.

Dr. Burkhardt has most recently been responsible for CDCR/CCHCS Statewide audit functions with implementation of program capacity and patient reviews. She was previously the Chief of Mental Health at California State Prison - Corcoran, where she held responsibility for oversight and fidelity assurance of court-ordered programming. She has also performed court-ordered institutional program reviews, as a Senior Psychologist Specialist with CCHCS-HQ Regional Mental Health.

In addition to her work in the corrections environment, over the course of her career, Dr. Burkhardt has developed a strong background as related to state hospitals, lockups, and juvenile detention facilities.
Matthew Burns
Certification Status
Certified
Kulpmont, PA
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Last Recertified On
Certification Type
Adult facilities
Juvenile facilities
Read more about Matthew
Matt has over 20 years of experience working in various juvenile settings in Pennsylvania; including secure services, open residential programs, detention, and sex offender services for sexually offensive youth. Matt has severed various management roles, including the oversight of operational activities (including safety and security and policy development) and completing investigations/audits for the majority of his tenure working in the juvenile justice field. Due to Matt’s experience in a wide array of program settings, he will be able to assist any type of program in the PREA Audit process. Matt looks forward to assisting you with your PREA needs and concerns.
Michelle Burrows
Certification Status
No longer certified
Canal Winchester, OH
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Last Recertified On
Date Formerly Certified:
Michael Bush
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No longer certified
Sacramento, CA
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Lucy Buther
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No longer certified
Fishkill, NY
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Marcus Butler
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No longer certified
Syracuse, NY
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Todd Butler
Certification Status
Certified
Perrinton, MI
Certification Date
Last Recertified On
Certification Type
Adult facilities
Read more about Todd


Todd is a former department of corrections administrator with more than 17 years experience in a corrections setting. He served as a state PREA Administrator for more 3 years and led his agency to full PREA compliance before leaving his career in corrections to pursue new professional goals. Todd is a former US Marine and currently serves as a Company Commander in the Army National Guard. He is also the proud owner of a Veteran Owned Business where he provides a myriad of services including PREA Auditing and Consulting for Adult Facilities.



Marcus Butler
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No longer certified
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Shannon Butrum
Certification Status
Certified
LaGrange, KY
Certification Date
Last Recertified On
Certification Type
Adult facilities
Read more about Shannon
A 22-year veteran of the Kentucky Department of Corrections, Butrum began her career in 2001 as a correctional officer at the Kentucky Correctional Institution for Women (KCIW). She was promoted through the security ranks at KCIW before promoting to the position of Procedures Officer in 2007.

In 2013 Butrum was named the PREA compliance manager for KCIW and became a Department of Justice (DOJ) certified PREA auditor in 2014.

In 2019 Butrum was promoted to Assistant Director with KDOC and assigned as the state PREA Coordinator until 2021 when she was named Assistant Director of the newly formed Compliance Division. In this role, Butrum provides supervision for five (5) branches, PREA, Policy & Accreditation (ACA), Safety, Contract Management, and Program Credit.

During her career Butrum has been recognized with several awards including KCIW Supervisor of the Quarter, a KCIW Achievement Award in 2011 and a DOC Commissioner's Award in 2015. She is a graduate of the 2015 Commissioner's Executive Leadership Program.


Michaele Byers
Certification Status
No longer certified
Memphis, TN
Certification Date
Date Formerly Certified:
Kate Burkhardt, Ph.D.
Certification Status
Certified
Adelanto, CA
Certification Date
Last Recertified On
Certification Type
Adult facilities
Read more about Kate
Dr. Kate Burkhardt is currently a Chief Psychologist serving a special assignment with California Correctional Health Care System (CCHCS) Headquarters; Statewide Mental Health Program. She has worked for the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) over the past two decades (interning in 2002, earning a Doctoral degree (Adult Clinical Psychology) in 2004, and obtaining California licensure in 2006). Auditing, monitoring, as well as quality assurance and improvement projects have been continuous functions of her career.

Dr. Burkhardt has most recently been responsible for CDCR/CCHCS Statewide audit functions with implementation of program capacity and patient reviews. She was previously the Chief of Mental Health at California State Prison - Corcoran, where she held responsibility for oversight and fidelity assurance of court-ordered programming. She has also performed court-ordered institutional program reviews, as a Senior Psychologist Specialist with CCHCS-HQ Regional Mental Health.

In addition to her work in the corrections environment, over the course of her career, Dr. Burkhardt has developed a strong background as related to state hospitals, lockups, and juvenile detention facilities.
Michelle Burrows
Certification Status
No longer certified
Canal Winchester, OH
Certification Date
Last Recertified On
Date Formerly Certified:
Lucy Buther
Certification Status
No longer certified
Fishkill, NY
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Date Formerly Certified:
Todd Butler
Certification Status
Certified
Perrinton, MI
Certification Date
Last Recertified On
Certification Type
Adult facilities
Read more about Todd


Todd is a former department of corrections administrator with more than 17 years experience in a corrections setting. He served as a state PREA Administrator for more 3 years and led his agency to full PREA compliance before leaving his career in corrections to pursue new professional goals. Todd is a former US Marine and currently serves as a Company Commander in the Army National Guard. He is also the proud owner of a Veteran Owned Business where he provides a myriad of services including PREA Auditing and Consulting for Adult Facilities.



Shannon Butrum
Certification Status
Certified
LaGrange, KY
Certification Date
Last Recertified On
Certification Type
Adult facilities
Read more about Shannon
A 22-year veteran of the Kentucky Department of Corrections, Butrum began her career in 2001 as a correctional officer at the Kentucky Correctional Institution for Women (KCIW). She was promoted through the security ranks at KCIW before promoting to the position of Procedures Officer in 2007.

In 2013 Butrum was named the PREA compliance manager for KCIW and became a Department of Justice (DOJ) certified PREA auditor in 2014.

In 2019 Butrum was promoted to Assistant Director with KDOC and assigned as the state PREA Coordinator until 2021 when she was named Assistant Director of the newly formed Compliance Division. In this role, Butrum provides supervision for five (5) branches, PREA, Policy & Accreditation (ACA), Safety, Contract Management, and Program Credit.

During her career Butrum has been recognized with several awards including KCIW Supervisor of the Quarter, a KCIW Achievement Award in 2011 and a DOC Commissioner's Award in 2015. She is a graduate of the 2015 Commissioner's Executive Leadership Program.


Matthew Burns
Certification Status
Certified
Kulpmont, PA
Certification Date
Last Recertified On
Certification Type
Adult facilities
Juvenile facilities
Read more about Matthew
Matt has over 20 years of experience working in various juvenile settings in Pennsylvania; including secure services, open residential programs, detention, and sex offender services for sexually offensive youth. Matt has severed various management roles, including the oversight of operational activities (including safety and security and policy development) and completing investigations/audits for the majority of his tenure working in the juvenile justice field. Due to Matt’s experience in a wide array of program settings, he will be able to assist any type of program in the PREA Audit process. Matt looks forward to assisting you with your PREA needs and concerns.
Michael Bush
Certification Status
No longer certified
Sacramento, CA
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Date Formerly Certified:
Marcus Butler
Certification Status
No longer certified
Syracuse, NY
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Marcus Butler
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No longer certified
Certification Date
Date Formerly Certified:
Michaele Byers
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No longer certified
Memphis, TN
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