The New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) was awarded a $250,000 Project Grant from the Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs Bureau of Justice Assistance under the PREA Program: Strategic Support for PREA Implementation (CFDA 16.735) federal grant program. The grant will support DOCCS' efforts to achieve compliance with the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Standards through initiatives that reduce sexual abuse in facilities, increase staff capacity to prevent sexual abuse, promote PREA Standards in facility operations and culture, identify and document innovative practices, and reinforce DOCCS' zero-tolerance stance on sexual abuse. Key activities include victim advocate training, joint staff training with oversight agencies, forensic evidence training, and developing trauma-informed treatment services for LGBTQ+ incarcerated individuals. The grant will also expand investigative technology licensing and training to improve investigative activities. The total projected period of performance is from October 3, 2022 through September 30, 2025.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $250.0k | 9/16/22 |