PREA (Prison Rape Elimination Act)

What is PREA?

PREA stands for the Prison Rape Elimination Act, which was signed into law by President Bush on September 4, 2003. The final standards to implement PREA went in to effect on August 20, 2012.

What is the purpose of PREA?

PREA is intended to address the detection , prevention, reduction and prosecution of sexual harassment and sexual assault in all correction-al facilities in the country. It establishes a zero tolerance for sexual assault and harassment.

How to make a third party report of sexual abuse or sexual harassment:

If you have knowledge of a sexual misconduct that has taken place with an inmate incarcerated at DWCRC a report of the misconduct may be sent in writing or made by telephone to the Warden and/or the PREA Coordinator to the address/phone number listed below. Another option to make a third party report of sexual misconduct is to:

Hettinger County Sheriff's Office               Telephone: 701-824-2935

336 Pacific Ave - PO Box 157                    Fax:  701-824-2717

Mott, ND 58646

Residents are encouraged to speak with officers, medical staff, case managers, volunteers, family members, friends or anyone who can assist them in reporting the sexual abuse or harassment. They can write memos, file grievances, or call domestic Violence and Rape Crisis Center free of charge on the inmate phone system.

DWCRC MISSION STATEMENT

The staff of SWMCCC commits to provide a rehabilitative environment that is physically and emotionally safe, being mindful to the victims and the public.

Our mission is to facilitate successful adaptations of offenders into society. This is accomplished through the self-empowerment of staff and offenders to grow emotionally, socially, educationally, spiritually, and culturally.

We will focus on consistency, responsibility, and accountability toward the development and modeling of pro-social values through the com-munity.

 

DWCRC                                   Telephone: 701-579-5100

440 McKenzie Street                 Fax:  701-579-5101

New England, ND 58647

 

Rachelle Juntunen                    Lenore Witte                                      Jenny Eikamp

Warden                                   SWMCCC PREA Coordinator                 PREA Compliance Manager