Under PREA, what responsibilities do correctional officers have?

• A. Detecting, preventing, reducing, and punishing prison rape
• B. Documenting crimes after the fact
• C. Ignoring inmate-on-inmate interactions
• D. Only focusing on inmate safety during daytime

Answer: (A)

Under PREA, correctional staff are required to actively prevent sexual violence, detect potential abuse, respond promptly to incidents, and support accountability for perpetrators. This means staying vigilant at all times, documenting and reporting concerns, intervening to stop abuse, and implementing prevention measures so abuse is less likely to occur. The option that includes detecting, preventing, reducing, and punishing prison rape best reflects this proactive, comprehensive role. The other choices describe incomplete or inappropriate actions: waiting to document crimes after the fact misses the proactive duties; ignoring inmate-on-inmate interactions violates policy; and focusing only during daytime ignores the ongoing risk and responsibilities across all shifts.