The links on this page are a collection of resources that provide information for learners taking the e-learning courses, Your Role in Responding to Sexual Abuse sponsored by the National Institute of Corrections (NIC). These resources were compiled by the course authors to help learners further explore the topics presented in these courses. If you experience difficulty accessing any of these resources or have a suggestion for a resource to be included on this list, contact: admin@nicic.gov

Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003 (PREA) – Congress composed this act to provide analysis of the incidence and effects of prison rape in Federal, State, and local institutions and information, resources, recommendations, and funding to protect individuals from prison rape.

Final Standards for Prisons and Jails – The Department of Justice issued this final rule adopting national standards to prevent, detect, and respond to prison rape, as required by the Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003.

Bureau of Justice Statistics, Data Collection: Survey of Sexual Victimization – This administrative data collection is part of BJS's National Prison Rape Statistics Program, which gathers mandated data on the incidence and prevalence of sexual assault in correctional facilities, under the Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003 (PREA; P.L. 108-79). It is based on allegations of sexual victimization by other inmates or staff that are reported to correctional authorities.

Help for Victims – If you are in need of emotional support and/or coping mechanisms for any disturbing feelings that may come up while completing the PREA Your Role in Responding to Sexual Abuse course, please visit the Office for Victims of Crime page. This page lists resources available to sexual abuse and assault survivors.

Just Detention International – Just Detention International is a health and human rights organization that seeks to end sexual abuse in all forms of detention.

Bureau of Justice Assistance - Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) – This page on the Bureau of Justice Assistance site provides links to details about the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) of 2003, PREA Management Office contact information, information about the Governors’ PREA Certifications and Assurances, and links to state PREA submissions. 

Glossary for PREA Your Role in Responding to Sexual Abuse – This is a list of terms used in the PREA Your Role in Responding to Sexual Abuse course, and their definitions.

LGBTQ-I Terminology – To appropriately respond to LGBTI inmates, it is useful to understand LGBTI-related terminology. Do your best to prepare yourself to understand and use these terms properly.

National PREA Resource Center - The PREA Resource Center (PRC) is working to address sexual safety in confinement, and to assist state and local jurisdictions with implementation of the Department of Justice National PREA Standards.

PREA Online Learning Courses - NIC's Learning Center Courses

Preamble With Complete Standards - PREA-Final-Rule.pdf