Incarcerated Survivors

Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA)

PREA was created to eliminate sexual abuse in confinement—the nation’s first federal civil law addressing sexual violence behind bars. Its goal is to eliminate sexual abuse in all forms of detention—adult, juvenile, and immigration facilities. In 2012, the U.S. Department of Justice released national PREA standards designed to prevent, detect, and respond to sexual assault in these environments.

MCRCC is committed to supporting incarcerated survivors of sexual violence through trauma-informed, survivor-centered services. Our support includes:

• Confidential Letter Correspondence
  Incarcerated survivors may communicate confidentially with a Sexual Assault Counselor under California Evidence Code § 1035.4. This written correspondence is protected by law.
  
• Crisis Line Access
  Survivors in custody can reach MCRCC’s Salinas office at (831) 771-0411. Collect calls are accepted. Survivors may also request to contact MCRCC through facility personnel. Please note: calls made from detention facilities may be monitored or recorded and are, therefore, not confidential.
  
• Forensic Exam Accompaniment
  Incarcerated survivors have the legal right to have a Sexual Assault Counselor present during Sexual Assault Forensic Examinations. MCRCC staff and volunteers provide support and advocacy during these exams.
  
• In-Person Support
  Upon request, MCRCC can send a trained Sexual Assault Counselor to meet with survivors in detention facilities to provide crisis intervention and emotional support.
  

MCRCC works closely with the Correctional Training Facility (CTF) and Salinas Valley State Prison (SVSP) to ensure that PREA standards are upheld and that incarcerated survivors receive compassionate, comprehensive care.

To request support, contact MCRCC’s PREA Manager, Carl Mucha, at (831) 771-0411 or carl@mtryrapecrisis.org