Prison Rape Elimination ACT (PREA)

The Kentucky Department of Corrections has zero tolerance for all forms of sexual conduct between offenders, staff, volunteers, contractors or visitors. To report any incident of a sexual assault or sexual harassment involving an offender, call the PREA hotline toll free at 1-855-700-PREA (7732). You may choose to remain anonymous. Reports of sexual abuse or sexual harassment that involve possible criminal behavior will be referred to the Kentucky Department of Corrections or the Kentucky State Police for investigation.

Allegations of sexual abuse and sexual harassment shall be promptly, thoroughly and objectively investigated. Sexual abuse investigations alleging force, coercion, or possible criminal behavior shall be conducted by specially trained investigators from the Kentucky Department of Corrections, Kentucky State Police, or other law enforcement agency.