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Evaluating The Implementation Of The Prison Rape Elimination Act (Prea): A “Lessons Learned” Approach

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The Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) was designed to address sexual violence in prison. While previous has focused on sexual violence occurring in correctional facilities, there has been a dearth of studies that document the expertise, experience, or reflections of program following the cimplementation of PREA- within a correctional system. The current study utilizes a “lessons learned” approach to discuss the impact of the PREA Demonstration Project on a state prison system that includes 19 correctional institutions. Results indicate the benefits of merging the philosophical orientation of key stakeholders, establishing benchmarks, and the need for partnerships with prosecutors. A comparison of the perceptions of correctional administrators, inmates, and front-line correctional officers regarding PREA is included. Also featured are the “lessons learned” from the implementation of PREA into four prison sites, along with the concept of building trust and the impact of lockdowns due to staff shortages.

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  • Smith, Hayden P., 2020. "Evaluating The Implementation Of The Prison Rape Elimination Act (Prea): A “Lessons Learned” Approach," Evaluation and Program Planning, Elsevier, vol. 83(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:epplan:v:83:y:2020:i:c:s0149718920301592
    DOI: 10.1016/j.evalprogplan.2020.101855
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