News of Interest
20th Anniversary of PREA Recap
On November 29–30, 2023, over 100 PREA champions from across the nation gathered at the Department of Justice to honor the historic passage of PREA, review our collective work toward achieving sexual safety in confinement, and discuss the future of PREA implementation.
Governor's Compliance Certification
Each year, governors have an opportunity to certify compliance with the PREA Standards for all facilities under their operational control.
New Feature: Case Summaries
From time to time, the PRC will share summaries of court decisions that may be of interest to the field. In this issue, Professor Brenda Smith and colleagues describe a case in which the...
PREA Auditor Handbook Version 2.1 Released
The Department of Justice PREA Management Office is pleased to announce the release of the PREA Auditor Handbook (Handbook) Version 2.1. The Handbook Version 2.1 is updated to reflect several important changes to requirements for PREA auditors.
PREA Director posting is now live!
Impact Justice is searching for the next Director of the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Resource Center.
PREA Letter to all State Governors from the Office of Justice Programs
Signed by Alan R. Hanson, the Acting Assistant Attorney General at the Office of Justice Programs, this letter was sent to all state governors on September 12, 2017. This letter outlines the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) mandates, and PREA's effect on Department of Justice grant funding.
2019 PREA Letter to all State Governors from the Office of Justice Programs
The Office of Justice Programs has published their annual letter to all state governors.
Implementing the PREA Standards, Protecting Inmates, and Safeguarding Communities FY 2019 Competitive Grant Announcement
The U.S. Department of Justice has announced the fiscal year 2019 site-based grant program, entitled Implementing the PREA Standards, Protecting Inmates, and Safeguarding Communities.
National PREA Resource Center Annual Report 2017-2018
The National PREA Resource Center has released its 2017-2018 Annual Report.