The Vermont Department of Corrections has a zero tolerance for sexual abuse. The Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) was passed in 2003 with unanimous support from both parties in Congress. The purpose of the act was 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.” This law applies to all public and private institutions that house adult or juvenile offenders.
PREA Resources
How to Report Institutional Sexual Abuse and Sexual Harassment
If you have information regarding sexual abuse, sexual harassment or retaliation against any person under the supervision of the Vermont Department of Corrections (VT DOC) Email DOC PREA Staff or call (802) 241-0070. All comunications are routed to the VT DOC.
If you call during regular business hours your call may be answered by a VT DOC staff member who will ask you a number questions regarding the allegations.
It is not necessary to identify yourself, but you can leave contact information if you choose.
If your call is placed during non-business hours you will be asked to leave a message that includes as much incident detail as possible:
- The facility where the alleged abuse occurred
- The nature of the sexual abuse being reported
- The names or descriptions of those involved in the alleged abuse
- Any additional details that will assist the investigation of this incident
The details of all reports of sexual abuse and sexual harassment are forwarded to the Prison Rape Elimination (PREA) Office and the Superintendent of the facility where the alleged incident is reported to have occurred.
An investigation will be conducted at the facility. The PREA Office will work with the facility to ensure that all department policies and procedures are followed regarding the incident.
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PREA Poster(s)
These posters (or similar) are displayed in each facility living unit.
PREA Brochures
PREA Standards
Department Directive # 409.09
409.09 Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Staff Sexual Misconduct Facilities, supersedes AHS Inmate/Offender Hotline Memo dated 02/07/2008
Attachments, Forms & Companion Documents:
Learn more about PREA
Aggregated Sexual Abuse Data
Public Facilities
Annual Internal Report
- Sexual Abuse An Analysis of 2015 & 2016 Data
- Sexual Abuse An Analysis of 2016 & 2017 Data
- Sexual Abuse An Analysis of 2017 & 2018 Data
- Sexual Abuse An Analysis of 2018 & 2019 Data
- Sexual Abuse An Analysis of 2019 & 2020 Data
Federal Survey on Sexual Victimization
- Survey on Sexual Victimization 2019
- Survey of Sexual Victimization 2018
- Survey of Sexual Victimization 2017
- Survey of Sexual Victimization 2016
- Survey of Sexual Victimization 2015
- Survey of Sexual Victimization 2014
- Survey of Sexual Victimization 2013
- Survey of Sexual Victimization 2012
- Survey of Sexual Victimization 2011
Privately Contracted Facilities
Federal Survey on Sexual Victimization
- Survey on Sexual Victimization, Privately Contracted 2019
- Survey on Sexual Victimization, Privately Contracted 2018
- Survey of Sexual Victimization, Privately Contracted 2016
- Survey of Sexual Victimization, Privately Contracted 2015
- Survey of Sexual Victimization, Privately Contracted 2014
- Survey of Sexual Victimization, Privately Contracted 2013
- Survey of Sexual Victimization, Privately Contracted 2012
Facility PREA Audits – Final Instruments
Cycle Three- 2019
Cycle Two - 2018
- Northwest State Correctional Facility (NWSCF) 2018
- Marble Valley Regional Correctional Facility (MVRCF) 2018
- Northeast Correctional Complex (NECC) 2018
- Northern State Correctional Facility (NOSCF) 2018
Cycle Two - 2017
- Chittenden Regional Correctional Facility (CRCF) 2017
- Southeast State Correctional Facility (SESCF) 2017
- Southern State Correctional Facility (SSCF) 2017
Cycle One – 2015
- Marble Valley Regional Correctional Facility (MVRCF) 2015
- Northeast Correctional Complex (NECC) 2015
- Northern State Correctional Facility (NSCF) 2015
- Northwest State Correctional Facility (NWSCF) 2015
Cycle One - 2014
- Chittenden Regional Correctional Facility (CRCF) 2014
- Southeast State Correctional Facility (SESCF) 2014
- Southern State Correctional Facility (SSCF) 2014
Links with more information about PREA
- Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Resource Center
- PREA Resource Center FAQ's
- PREA National Standards for Prisons/Jails