The Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003
(PREA) is the first United States federal law passed dealing with
the sexual assault of prisoners.
The bill was signed into law on September 4, 2003.
Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003
(PREA)
The Alcorn County Correctional Facility (ACCF) takes every report of
sexual misconduct seriously and will thoroughly, promptly,
and objectively investigate all allegations.
ACCF is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment
for staff and offenders. ACCF has zero tolerance for sexual misconduct
of any kind and will impose discipline for such misconduct, up
to and including dismissal for staff and serious infractions for
offenders who victimize other offenders. Incidents of sexual misconduct
will also be referred to law enforcement when applicable.
ACCF policies regarding sexual misconduct apply to all offenders.
They also apply to employees, contractors, and volunteers.
Ley para la Eliminacin de Violaciones en
Prisin de 2003 (PREA)
El Fondo para el condado de Alcorn Correccional ( ACCF ) toma todos los informes
de mala conducta sexual seriamente y fondo, con prontitud, y objetivamente
investigar todas las alegaciones.
ACCF se compromete a proporcionar un ambiente seguro y saludable
para el personal y los delincuentes.
ACCF tiene tolerancia cero para la mala conducta sexual
de cualquier tipo e impondrá la disciplina por tal mala conducta, hasta
e incluyendo el despido del personal y de infracciones graves para
delincuentes que victimizan a otros delincuentes.
Los incidentes de mala conducta sexual
También se hará referencia a la aplicación de la ley en su caso.
ACCF políticas con respecto a la mala conducta sexual se aplican a todos los
delincuentes. También se aplican a los empleados, contratistas y voluntarios.
What is PREA? The Prison Rape Elimination
Act
(PREA) is a federal law that prohibits sexual misconduct in correctional
settings such as prison, jails, lockups, juvenile facilities, and
Immigration Service/ICE detention facilities. Sexual misconduct
under this law includes:
Offender-on-offender sexual assault and abuse
Staff-on-offender sexual misconduct (sexual/inappropriate relations
with offenders)
Offender-on-offender and staff-on-offender sexual harassment
How do I report sexual misconduct?
If you have
information regarding an ACCF offender who has been the victim of
sexual misconduct while in ACCF custody you can report such information
in any of the following ways:
Call ACCF facility (662) 286-7195
Call Hotline: 1-800-527-7233
Warden Josh Davis
Write ACCF at 2839 South Harper Road, Corinth MS 38834
P.R.E.A.
Resources
Mississippi Coalition Against
Sexual Assault
Rape Crisis Center
S.A.F.E. Inc.
P.O. Box 985
Tupelo, MS 38802
(662) 841-9138
(662) 680-5785 FAX
P.R.E.A. Managers
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