Prea

The Kern County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) has a Zero-Tolerance policy against any form of sexual abuse or sexual harassment of inmates detained in its custody. and is committed to enforcing the standards set forth by the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA).

In support of KCSO's zero-tolerance policy, KCSO has established a Detentions Bureau PREA Coordinator to oversee compliance with the PREA standards and respond to any reports of sexual abuse within the jail facilities.

It is KCSO'S policy to promptly, thoroughly and objectively investigate and document all reports of;

• sexual abuse, or harassment of one inmate by another inmate
• sexual misconduct by an employee, contractor, or volunteer
• harassment of an inmate or retaliation of an inmate for reporting or cooperating in an investigation of sexual abuse or harassment.

When appropriate, investigated reports of sexual abuse shall be referred to the District Attorney's office for prosecution.

Any person wishing to contact the PREA Coordinator regarding a sexual abuse, sexual harassment, or retaliation incident occurring in one of the Sheriff's jail facilities may call 661-391-2604 or email PREAcoordinator@kernsheriff.org.

To file a report:

• Click here to download report form
• Complete the report form
• Email form to PREAcoordinator@kernsheriff.org

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