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Advocates, survivors and oversight office push Connecticut to codify PREA standards
Summary
On March 4 the Judiciary Committee heard extensive testimony supporting Governor's Bill 89 to codify the Federal Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) into state law; witnesses urged enforceable standards, annual certification and stronger reporting and independent oversight to improve accountability in correctional facilities.
The Judiciary Committee on March 4 heard passionate testimony supporting Governor's Bill 89 to incorporate the Federal Prison Rape Elimination Act, or PREA, into Connecticut statute.
Beth Hamilton, executive director of the Connecticut Alliance to End Sexual Violence, told the committee SB 89 would make PREA standards enforceable at the state level and require annual certification, public reporting and access to confidential advocates and medical care for victims. "SB 89 codifies the Federal Prison Rape Elimination Act or PREA into state law requiring all state and local agencies that incarcerate or detain adults or juveniles to comply with PREA standards," Hamilton said.
Survivors and advocates described systemic failures that the bill aims to address. Alex Brown, an MSW…
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