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Dec 13, 2025 54 min

Inside PREA: How Prisons Are Protecting the Vulnerable

from Why be Silent? Hosted by Shannon Vincent

Host Shannon Vincet speaks with Kenneth James, a PREA expert and corrections leader, about the Prison Rape Elimination Act: its origins, national standards, recent statistics, reporting procedures, protections for victims, and the resources and services available both inside and outside correctional facilities. The episode highlights South Carolina’s initiatives, the importance of leadership and trust, and practical steps victims and families can take to access care and support. https://www.prearesourcecenter.org/ https://doc.sc.gov/sites/doc/files/Documents/policy/GA-06-11.pdf https://doc.sc.gov/sites/doc/files/Documents/policy/GA-06-11B.pdf https://doc.sc.gov/preaweb https://www.ojp.gov/news/news-release/bjs-releases-sexual-victimization-prisons-reported-inmates-2023-24-and-sexual

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Inside PREA: How Prisons Are Protecting the Vulnerable

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  1. 0:03 Introduction to Priya
  2. 1:41 Kenneth James’s Background
  3. 3:28 The Importance of PREA
  4. 7:07 Origins of the Prison Rape Elimination Act
  5. 11:42 Understanding Sexual Abuse in Prisons
  6. 15:06 Statistics on Sexual Assault in Prisons
  7. 17:04 Reporting Procedures Under PREA
  8. 20:41 Medical Services for Victims
  9. 23:15 Addressing Retaliation Concerns
  10. 26:34 Continuation of Care After Release
  11. 28:36 Barriers to Reporting Abuse
  12. 32:44 Building Trust in Correctional Facilities
  13. 35:01 Leadership in Correctional Reform
  14. 39:20 Community Impact of Incarceration
  15. 41:13 Educating Inmates and Staff
  16. 47:16 Confidentiality in Reporting
  17. 53:11 Advocating for All Incarcerated Individuals

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