What are potential consequences if a facility fails PREA audits?

• A. Corrective actions, sanctions, increased oversight, or funding or accreditation penalties
• B. Automatic closure of the facility with no due process
• C. No consequences; audits are informational only
• D. Increased inmate privileges as compensation

Answer: (A)

The situation being tested is what happens when a facility doesn’t meet PREA standards during audits. When PREA audits uncover noncompliance, the typical outcomes are concrete actions to fix the problems and ensure ongoing compliance. These can include corrective actions like formal action plans, required policy changes, and targeted staff training; sanctions against the facility such as fines or conditional funding; increased oversight through closer monitoring or follow-up audits; and penalties tied to funding or accreditation that can affect eligibility for grants, contracts, or accreditation status. The emphasis is on correcting deficiencies and strengthening protections, not on punishment without due process or on giving inmates more privileges as compensation.

Other options don’t fit because: closing a facility automatically with no due process isn’t how PREA enforcement works; audits are more than informational—there are enforceable consequences; and awarding extra inmate privileges isn’t a consequence or goal of PREA audits.