Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) : National Prison Rape Elimination Commission

Proposed PREA Standards Released

CC Pro — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 16:18:00 GMT

The National Prison Rape Elimination Commission has issued its final report and proposed standards relating to the Prison Rape Elimination Act. To learn more about PREA and NIC's role to support the Act, link to NIC's PREA web page.

Prison Rape Survivors Speak Out

CC Pro — Thu, 30 Aug 2007 17:01:00 GMT

In Our Experience: Recommendations by Prisoner Rape Survivors to the National Prison Rape Elimination Commission is a publication derived from the first Prisoner Rape Survivor Summit conducted by Stop Prisoner Rape. Participants pointed out the vulnerability of certain individuals (physically and/or mentally disadvantaged; youthful offenders; smaller individuals; lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or questioning) and the legal responsibility of the criminal justice system to provide a safe and humane environment. Their recommendations emphasized the importance of classification, housing assignments, staff training, and the role of authorities in preventing and investigating sexual assaults to ensure the fundamental dignity and safety of incarcerated persons.

National Prison Rape Elimination Commission

Web Services Manager — Mon, 02 Oct 2006 18:08:00 GMT

The bipartisan, nine-member commission is charged with recommending standards to enhance detection, prevention, reduction, and punishment of inmate sexual assault. The commission's web site includes information on hearings and commission members.

Upcoming Events:

December 13-14, 2006 - U.S. Courthouse, Los Angeles, California. Public Hearing: "The Elimination of Prison Rape: Immigration Facilities and Personnel/Staffing/Labor Relations."

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See attached file for a list of PREA Commision Members.