Inside PREA: How Prisons Are Protecting the Vulnerable

Host Shannon Vincet speaks with Kenneth James, a PREA expert and corrections leader, about the Prison Rape Elimination Act: its origins, national standards, recent statistics, reporting procedures, protections for victims, and the resources and services available both inside and outside correctional facilities.

The episode highlights South Carolina’s initiatives, the importance of leadership and trust, and practical steps victims and families can take to access care and support.

https://www.prearesourcecenter.org/

https://doc.sc.gov/sites/doc/files/Documents/policy/GA-06-11.pdf

https://doc.sc.gov/sites/doc/files/Documents/policy/GA-06-11B.pdf

https://doc.sc.gov/preaweb

https://www.ojp.gov/news/news-release/bjs-releases-sexual-victimization-prisons-reported-inmates-2023-24-and-sexual