Which statement best describes PREA intake regarding reporting channels and risk assessment?

• A. Information about facility rules only.
• B. Clear information about reporting channels, risk assessment, and PREA policy explanation during intake.
• C. No PREA information to avoid confusion.
• D. Only medical screening.

Answer: (B)

During intake, residents should receive a clear briefing that covers how to report abuse, how risk assessment will be used to protect them, and a straightforward explanation of the PREA policy. This combination is essential because it ensures that individuals know exactly where and how to report incidents, understand that a risk assessment will identify their safety needs and inform protective measures, and grasp the rules, rights, and procedures under PREA. Providing all three during intake supports early protection, transparency, and accountability.

Focusing only on facility rules omits reporting processes and the risk assessment; giving no PREA information ignores mandatory protections; and focusing solely on medical screening misses reporting pathways, safety planning, and policy clarity.