Implementing PREA in Your Facility or Program

While the PREA law directly relates to Residential and Detention services for DJJ, all employees, contractors, juveniles and volunteers must have a clear understanding that DJJ strictly prohibits any type of sexual relationship with an individual under supervision.  DJJ considers such a relationship to be a serious breach of the standards of employee conduct and contract compliance. These relationships will not be tolerated.

All new contracts, amended contracts or renewed contracts shall include the contracting entity’s obligation to adopt and comply with the PREA Standards for any confinement services provided on behalf of DJJ. Contracted providers will be subject to PREA audits, including contract monitoring, to ensure compliance with PREA Standards.

The following tools will assist a facility or program in implementing the PREA Standards:

• Staffing plan assessment
• VSAB form RC8050
• The PREA Toolkit for Juvenile Agencies and Facilities
• Acknowledgement_Form
• PREA Incident Review Form