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
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