Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003
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The Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003 (PREA) is the first United States federal law intended to deter the sexual assault of prisoners. The bill was signed into law on September 4, 2003.
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Long title | An Act to provide for the analysis of the incidence and effects of prison rape in Federal, State, and local institutions and to provide information, resources, recommendations, and funding to protect individuals from prison rape. |
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Acronyms (colloquial) | PREA |
Enacted by | the 108th United States Congress |
Effective | September 4, 2003; 20 years ago (2003-09-04) |
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Public law | 108-79 |
Statutes at Large | 117 Stat. 972 |
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Titles amended | Title 42—The Public Health and Welfare |
U.S.C. sections created | 42 U.S.C. ch. 147 § 15601 et seq. |
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Major amendments | |
Second Chance Act of 2007 |
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