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PREA Standards

The Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) standards for preventing and responding to sexual abuse in detention facilities.

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Jan 24, 2026

What procedural gaps have watchdogs identified in ICE’s investigations of sexual‑abuse allegations and what reforms have been proposed or implemented?

Watchdogs and advocates say has long suffered procedural gaps in how sexual‑abuse allegations are reported, investigated, and overseen—ranging from thin investigations and poor data transparency to we...

Jan 17, 2026

How do DHS oversight offices (OIG, CRCL, OIDO) document and respond to sexual abuse complaints in ICE custody?

DHS oversight bodies use distinct but overlapping mechanisms to document and respond to sexual abuse complaints in ICE custody: the Office of Inspector General (OIG) receives, investigates, and refers...