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| Prison Rape Elimination Act Overview |
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The Oregon Department of Corrections has a zero tolerance for sexual abuse. The Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003 is a federal law that seeks to eliminate sexual assaults and sexual misconduct. This law applies to all federal and state prisons, jails, police lock-ups, private facilities, juvenile facilities, and community correctional settings.
- The Oregon Department of Corrections has a zero-tolerance standard for incidence of sexual assault and rape and makes prevention of inmate sexual assault and rape a top priority.
- The Bureau of Justice Statistics carries out, annually, a comprehensive statistical review and analysis of the incidence and effects of prison rape.
- The National Prison Rape Elimination Commissin has studied the impact of prison rape on Federal, State and local governments and on communities and social institutions. Their recommended national standards for enhancing the detection, prevention, reduction and punishment for prison rape has been submitted to the U.S. Attorney General
On June 23, 2009 the National Prison Rape Elimination Commission gave their proposed standards to the U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder. Mr. Holder is currenlty reviewing the proposal and holding listening sessions. States will be notified when the standards are finalized and will then have one year to adopt them and be in compliance.
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Inmates who are currenlty being sexually assaulted are encouraged to talk to a staff member. This will allow for the quickest response. Each institution has a Sexual Assault Response Team that can respond and ensure needed services are afforded.
Inmates may report in person, through an inmate communication or though the grievance system.
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| Additional ways to Report |
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The DOC has an Inspector General Hotline that is toll free:
Inmate (503) 555-1234
Public (877) 678-4222
The Governor's Citizen Message Line at (503) 378-4582 or in writing at:
State Capitol, Room 160
900 Court Street
Salem, OR 97310
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