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Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA)

FY 2015 PREA

2015-XT-BX-0019
Closed
Funding First Awarded
2015
$85,941

BJA FY 15 Solicited - PREA

Closing Date
The Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) provides that a state whose governor does not certify full compliance with the PREA National Standards, which became effective on August 20, 2012, is subject to the loss of five percent of any DOJ grant funds that it would otherwise receive for prison purposes, unless the governor submits an assurance that such five percent will be used only for...

BJA FY 15 PREA Program: National PREA Resource Center

Closing Date
This program will support the ongoing/continuing efforts of the National Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Resource Center. The mission of the resource center is to promote and facilitate the implementation of the National PREA Standards through strategic support for the PREA audit function, and the provision of training and technical assistance to state, local, and tribal jurisdictions working to fulfill their requirements under the PREA...

BJA FY 15 PREA Program: Demonstration Projects to Establish

Closing Date
Demonstration projects funded under this solicitation will support innovative and comprehensive approaches in state, local, and tribal correctional facilities for adults and juveniles to prevent, detect, and respond to incidences of sexual abuse and sexual harassment, and to come into compliance with the National Prison Rape Elimination Act Standards.