New York DOCCS Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Page

The New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision PREA page states DOCCS has zero tolerance for sexual abuse, sexual harassment and unauthorized relationships involving incarcerated individuals and releasees, whether in a correctional facility or under community supervision, and that retaliation connected to such an incident or investigation is also prohibited. It states that all allegations of sexual abuse, sexual harassment, unauthorized relationships and retaliation against staff, an incarcerated individual or a releasee for reporting or participating in an investigation will be thoroughly investigated, with discipline and prosecution where evidence shows a crime. The page explains that anyone may report an incident of sexual victimization involving an incarcerated individual or a parolee to the department's Office of Special Investigations and links an online OSI complaint form. It also links educational materials, including the prevention of sexual victimization brochure and a help-for-victims guide covering crisis hotline, victim advocacy and emotional support, plus PREA policy, annual reports and final facility audit reports.