Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA)


The Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) of 2003, called for national standards to prevent, detect, and respond to sexual abuse and sexual harassment in confinement settings. The national PREA standards, released by the U.S. Department of Justice in May 2012, lay out steps for correction officials to protect the people in their custody and end sexual abuse and sexual harassment.


Zero Tolerance


It is the policy of West Central Community Correctional Facility to provide a safe, humane, and appropriately secure environment, free from the threat of sexual misconduct for all residents by maintaining a program of prevention, detection, response, investigation, and tracking. Residents have the right to be free from sexual misconduct from staff, other residents, volunteers and vendors. Residents and family members are encouraged to report allegations of sexual abuse and sexual harassment.


Reporting


Incidents or suspicions of sexual abuse, sexual harassment and retaliation can be reported by residents:

  • Verbally to ANY STAFF MEMBER
  • In writing to ANY STAFF MEMBER
  • Outside Agency Hot Line 1 (614) 728-3399

Family and friends can report allegations of sexual abuse, sexual harassment and retaliation on behalf of a resident by:

  • Calling (937) 644-2838 ext. 404
  • E-mailing prea@wcccf.org
  • Outside Agency Hot Line 1 (614) 728-3399


All allegations of sexual misconduct and/or retaliation shall be criminally investigated by the Union County Sheriff's Department. There shall be no time limit on when a resident may report sexual misconduct.

West Central ensures that an administrative or criminal investigation is completed on all allegations of sexual abuse and sexual harassment.

The concept of “Zero Tolerance” is at the foundation of the PREA standards and every step will be taken by West Central to uphold and to commit to this standard.



Documents


Annual Report on Sexual Assault Data FY 2014.pdf


2015 PREA Audit Report.pdf


Annual Report on Sexual Assault Data FY 2016.pdf


2017 PREA Audit Report.pdf


Annual Report on Sexual Assault Data FY 2018.pdf


Annual Report on Sexual Assault Data FY 2019.pdf


Annual Report on Sexual Assault Data FY 2020.pdf


2020 PREA Audit Report.pdf


Annual Report on Sexual Assault Data FT 2021.pdf


Annual Report on Sexual Assault Data FY 2022.pdf


2023 PREA Audit Report.pdf


Annual Report on Sexual Assault Data 2023.pdf