Which statement is NOT one of the three purposes of PREA?

• A. Establish a zero-tolerance policy regarding sexual abuse and sexual harassment
• B. Provide specialized mental health treatment programs for inmates
• C. Develop national standards to prevent, detect, and respond to prison rape
• D. Increase accountability of prison officials who fail to adhere to the national standards

Answer: (B)

PREA is about eliminating prison rape by focusing on prevention, detection, and response, establishing nationwide standards to guide facilities, and increasing accountability of officials who fail to meet those standards. Providing specialized mental health treatment programs for inmates isn’t listed as one of those core aims; while mental health care can be important for victims, PREA’s framework centers on preventing abuse, standardizing how it’s prevented and handled, and holding staff and agencies accountable. The other statements fit PREA’s aims because they align with creating a zero-tolerance approach to abuse, and with developing and enforcing national standards to prevent, detect, and respond to incidents, as well as ensuring officials are held responsible for noncompliance.