Who coordinates the agency's PREA efforts?

• A. The PREA Coordinator
• B. The PREA Compliance Managers
• C. The Chief of Corrections
• D. The Department Director

Answer: (A)

The person who coordinates PREA efforts is the designated PREA Coordinator. This role is the central point of contact responsible for leading the agency’s PREA program and ensuring consistency across all facilities. The PREA Coordinator develops and updates policies, oversees staff training on PREA requirements, coordinates investigations and responses to allegations, and works with auditors during PREA reviews. They also track compliance metrics, coordinate corrective actions, and report progress to agency leadership, keeping PREA activities unified and accountable throughout the organization. While other roles like a chief of corrections or department director have important leadership responsibilities, they are not the dedicated, day-to-day coordinator of PREA activities. And while there may be compliance managers, the standard approach is to designate one PREA Coordinator to oversee the agency’s PREA program.