Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) - Arkansas Department of Corrections
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The Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) was passed unanimously by both parties in Congress in 2003. The purpose of the act is to “provide for the analysis of the incidence and effects of prison rape in federal, state, and local institutions and to provide information, resources, recommendations and funding to protect individuals from prison rape.” (
Prison Rape Elimination Act, 2003
.) In 2012, the U.S. Department of Justice (USDOJ) finalized national
PREA Standards
. The Arkansas Department of Corrections (AR DOC) is committed to adhering to the PREA standards to prevent prevent, detect and respond to all incidents of sexual abuse and sexual harassment alleged to have occurred in our facilities.
The AR DOC is responsible for protecting the rights of inmates and offenders placed in the Department’s custody. This includes providing inmates with a safe environment, free from sexual abuse, sexual battery and sexual harassment. The AR DOC maintains a policy of zero-tolerance toward all forms of sexual abuse and sexual harassment.
Administrative Rule 0413: Prison Rape Elimination Act (P.R.E.A.)
and
Secretarial Directive 2026-01: Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA)
clearly outline departmental policies and procedures that address prohibiting, preventing, detecting, and responding to allegations of sexual abuse and sexual misconduct of offenders in AR DOC’s custody. They also encompasses an offender’s right to be free from retaliation if they report an incident or participate in an investigation.
All allegations of sexual abuse are taken seriously. The AR DOC accepts all reports of sexual abuse or sexual harassment whether made verbally, in writing, anonymously, or from third parties. All allegations will be thoroughly investigated by the PREA Coordinator. There is no time limit on when an incident of sexual abuse or sexual harassment can be reported.
PREA Reporting
If you wish to report an alleged incident of sexual assault, sexual abuse, sexual misconduct or sexual harassment on behalf of an offender you may:
Report directly to the AR DOC facility where the offender is housed:
To find contact information for all AR DOC facilities, click the button below.
AR DOC Facilities
Report by mail:
DOC Headquarters Attn: PREA Coordinator
1302 Pike Ave., Suite C
North Little Rock, AR 72114
Fill out the form below:
PREA Reporting
Report sexual abuse or sexual harassment of an inmate, resident or offender by filling out the form below.
Reporting parties please note the following:
The allegation may be discussed with the victim named in the report
The allegation will be disclosed only to those who need to know to ensure victim safety and to investigate the allegation
Please include as much information as is known about the victims, suspects, date, location and details of the incident.
PREA Annual Reports
2024 Annual Report
2023 Annual Report
2022 Annual Report
2021 Annual Report
2020 Annual Report
2019 Annual Report
2018 Annual Report
2017 Annual Report
2016 Annual Report
2015 Annual Report
PREA Audit Reports
Renu Life at Hidden Creek – 06.20.2025
Northwest Arkansas Work Release –
07.07.2025
Central Arkansas Community Correction Center – 07.17.2025
In His Wings – 08.05.2025
J. Aaron Hawkins Unit – 09.19.2025
Malvern Covenant Recovery Re-Entry – 08.02.2025
Omega Supervision Sanction Center – 08.19.2025
Southwest Arkansas Community Correction Center – 08.09.2025
Texarkana Regional Correctional Center – 08.14.2025
Wrightsville Unit – 09.26.2025
Pine Bluff Unit – 10.04.2025
Randall L. Williams Unit – 10.13.2025
Barbara Ester Unit – 10.15.2025
Benny Magness Unit (Formerly North Central Unit) – 11.19.2025
McPherson Unit – 12.05.2025
Grimes Unit – 12.27.2025
Benton Unit – 12.30.2025
Ouachita River Correctional Unit – 01.16.2026
Tucker Unit – 01.26.2026
Larry B. Norris Unit – 02.05.2026
Mississippi County Work Release Center – 02.12.2026
Northeast Arkansas Community Correction Center – 02.20.2026
Varner/Varner Supermax – 03.06.2026
Cummins Unit – 03.16.2026
East Central Arkansas Community Correction Center – 04.03.2026
Arkansas Department of Corrections – 04.13.2026
PREA Resources
National PREA Resource Center
Bureau of Justice Assistance: Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA)
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PREA Reporting
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PREA Annual Reports
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PREA Audit Reports
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PREA Resources
The Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) was passed unanimously by both parties in Congress in 2003. The purpose of the act is to “provide for the analysis of the incidence and effects of prison rape in federal, state, and local institutions and to provide information, resources, recommendations and funding to protect individuals from prison rape.” (
Prison Rape Elimination Act, 2003
.) In 2012, the U.S. Department of Justice (USDOJ) finalized national
PREA Standards
. The Arkansas Department of Corrections (AR DOC) is committed to adhering to the PREA standards to prevent prevent, detect and respond to all incidents of sexual abuse and sexual harassment alleged to have occurred in our facilities.
The AR DOC is responsible for protecting the rights of inmates and offenders placed in the Department’s custody. This includes providing inmates with a safe environment, free from sexual abuse, sexual battery and sexual harassment. The AR DOC maintains a policy of zero-tolerance toward all forms of sexual abuse and sexual harassment.
Administrative Rule 0413: Prison Rape Elimination Act (P.R.E.A.)
and
Secretarial Directive 2026-01: Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA)
clearly outline departmental policies and procedures that address prohibiting, preventing, detecting, and responding to allegations of sexual abuse and sexual misconduct of offenders in AR DOC’s custody. They also encompasses an offender’s right to be free from retaliation if they report an incident or participate in an investigation.
All allegations of sexual abuse are taken seriously. The AR DOC accepts all reports of sexual abuse or sexual harassment whether made verbally, in writing, anonymously, or from third parties. All allegations will be thoroughly investigated by the PREA Coordinator. There is no time limit on when an incident of sexual abuse or sexual harassment can be reported.
PREA Reporting
If you wish to report an alleged incident of sexual assault, sexual abuse, sexual misconduct or sexual harassment on behalf of an offender you may:
Report directly to the AR DOC facility where the offender is housed:
To find contact information for all AR DOC facilities, click the button below.
AR DOC Facilities
Report by mail:
DOC Headquarters Attn: PREA Coordinator
1302 Pike Ave., Suite C
North Little Rock, AR 72114
Fill out the form below:
PREA Reporting
Report sexual abuse or sexual harassment of an inmate, resident or offender by filling out the form below.
Reporting parties please note the following:
The allegation may be discussed with the victim named in the report
The allegation will be disclosed only to those who need to know to ensure victim safety and to investigate the allegation
Please include as much information as is known about the victims, suspects, date, location and details of the incident.
PREA Annual Reports
2024 Annual Report
2023 Annual Report
2022 Annual Report
2021 Annual Report
2020 Annual Report
2019 Annual Report
2018 Annual Report
2017 Annual Report
2016 Annual Report
2015 Annual Report
PREA Audit Reports
Renu Life at Hidden Creek – 06.20.2025
Northwest Arkansas Work Release –
07.07.2025
Central Arkansas Community Correction Center – 07.17.2025
In His Wings – 08.05.2025
J. Aaron Hawkins Unit – 09.19.2025
Malvern Covenant Recovery Re-Entry – 08.02.2025
Omega Supervision Sanction Center – 08.19.2025
Southwest Arkansas Community Correction Center – 08.09.2025
Texarkana Regional Correctional Center – 08.14.2025
Wrightsville Unit – 09.26.2025
Pine Bluff Unit – 10.04.2025
Randall L. Williams Unit – 10.13.2025
Barbara Ester Unit – 10.15.2025
Benny Magness Unit (Formerly North Central Unit) – 11.19.2025
McPherson Unit – 12.05.2025
Grimes Unit – 12.27.2025
Benton Unit – 12.30.2025
Ouachita River Correctional Unit – 01.16.2026
Tucker Unit – 01.26.2026
Larry B. Norris Unit – 02.05.2026
Mississippi County Work Release Center – 02.12.2026
Northeast Arkansas Community Correction Center – 02.20.2026
Varner/Varner Supermax – 03.06.2026
Cummins Unit – 03.16.2026
East Central Arkansas Community Correction Center – 04.03.2026
Arkansas Department of Corrections – 04.13.2026
PREA Resources
National PREA Resource Center
Bureau of Justice Assistance: Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA)
Join Our Family
Interested in joining the Arkansas DOC family?
Check out our newly increased salaries!
Explore career opportunities and sign up for Career Alerts.
DOC Careers