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Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003
The Act requires the Bureau of Justice Statistics to analyze the occurence and effects of prison rape and calls for the National Institute of Correction to train Federal, State, and local prison authorities to prevent, investigate, and punish when rape occurs.  It also authorizes monetary grants to help States eliminate prison rape. 

For more information, visit the National Prison Rape Elimination Commission. 

PREA Update – May 2005 (PDF)
Stop Prisoner Rape published an analysis of the affect the Prison Rape Elimination Act and the Prison Rape Elimination Commission has had thus far on prison rape in America.

Congressional Floor Statements

In a rare display of bi-partisanship, the Prison Rape Elimination Act united both Republicans and Democrats.  The following statements from the Senate and House of Representatives display the overwhelming support this legislation received.

Prison Fellowship Played Key Role in Bill’s Passage
Prison Fellowship played an important role in the passage of the Prison Rape Elimination Act, which received unanimous approval in Congress.

President Signs Prison Rape Bill
President Bush signed the Prison Rape Elimination Act into law on September 4, 2003.  Justice Fellowship thanks everyone who played a part in passing this important piece of legislation.

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