News of Interest

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

New training and audit preparation opportunity for facilities.