Which agencies are involved in cross-reporting when PREA applies?

• A. Internal security only.
• B. Public media outlets.
• C. Law enforcement, social services, and child protective services when applicable, while protecting privacy.
• D. External auditors only.

Answer: (C)

When PREA applies, cross-reporting means getting the right outside authorities involved so incidents can be investigated and the survivor protected. The agencies typically involved are law enforcement, social services, and child protective services when applicable. This ensures a prompt, coordinated response that follows legal requirements while safeguarding the person’s privacy and confidentiality. Sharing information is limited to what is necessary for safety and investigation, not for internal records or public dissemination.

Internal security alone doesn’t provide the needed investigative reach. Public media outlets would violate privacy and reporting rules, and external auditors focus on oversight, not the ongoing reporting and investigation process.